Seems like a good price for a decent spec phone. Looking to replace my Honor 7 with another Huawei but wanted one with NFC and more storage and this seems to fit the bill.
I know that Huawei can be slow to release updates but I've not had many issues with my Honor as I've managed to run LOS on it.
£10 Quidco available too.
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leelukehope
24 Jul 171#1
Looks like a good deal. I’m using a P9 Lite as a backup and it’s the smoothest android phone I’ve ever had. I agree with the slow updates as mine is still waiting for nougat lol. Is LOS as smooth and quick as the stock firmware?
dws199 to leelukehope
24 Jul 17#3
Yes LOS is very smooth, battery life could be better but I'm not sure if that's just due to LOS or the age of the battery, I suspect the latter
Masteryates
24 Jul 171#2
If this was nearer £200, I'd be all over it. For £250, may be more tempted by something like a used S6. Not hot or cold for me.
keifrb
24 Jul 171#4
Bought their flagship P8 when it was brought out and the stopped updates after 11 months. Will never but another Huawei again.
Crossbow to keifrb
25 Jul 171#12
Had about 12 updates since I bought my P8 in Feb2016 from CPW - last 8 have been one every month. Latest security patch is July 2017 - view screenshot from my phone below. Most obtained via the free Huawei Firmware Finder app (your phone must not be network-branded & non-rooted for these updates to work):
eliHd452
24 Jul 17#5
is camera any good on this?
robchester
24 Jul 17#6
I'm tempted by one of these, as its comparable with the G5 plus but appears to have a compass built in.
I'm just waiting on details of the G5S due to be announced tomorrow (25th).
awoo
25 Jul 17#7
Are Huawei slow with the monthly security updates too or just the os? Anyone have any idea if this has gorilla glass?
thomvog to awoo
25 Jul 17#8
I just spoke with Huawei support. No, it does not have Gorilla Glas
awoo
25 Jul 17#9
awoo
25 Jul 17#10
Oh right thanks for that, I wonder what protection it does have then? I would be a bit worried about dropping it and it smashing...
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I know that Huawei can be slow to release updates but I've not had many issues with my Honor as I've managed to run LOS on it.
£10 Quidco available too.
All comments (34)
I'm just waiting on details of the G5S due to be announced tomorrow (25th).