Replace my broken 630?

[23kid]

Dropped my 630 last night and badly cracked the screen. Was planning to wait for the flagships but now it comes to it; I'm tempted to replace early.

My requirements are;

• Expandable memory
• Screen no bigger than 5"
• Half-decent camera (the 630 is poor)
• QI charging would be a bonus
• Not ridiculously expensive - this may be the killer for the flagship issue

My decision has come down to three choices;

• 830
• Second hand 630/635 temporarily and wait for the flagship (can I even afford one?)
• Cope with the lack of QI and a worthy camera and get the 640

What would you do?

 

[Harrie-S]

- I am used to QI charging and I don't want a phone anymore without it.
- What about the 735 it has QI (with additional back cover).
- A flagship will be at least >> 500-600 US dollar and the flagship is still not out so we don't know the spec (SD card for example)

If you have the money for a flagship go for a second hand phone to bridge the time.
If you do not have the money for a flagship I would go for the 830 otherwise to the 735 (cheaper and has QI) and in the last place the 640.

 

[23kid]

830 and 735 are the same price when comparing various websites/deals so getting the 830 would be a no brainer when comparing the two, especially with the difference in camera quality.

I really can't see the flagships not having expandable memory - that would make them basically useless. But I guess we will have to wait for that. I think they may be well out of my price range though, so that's a good point.

After more research the 830 may be the best option (for the same price as the 735)

 

[Harrie-S]

Indeed for about the same price go for the 830. In my country there is still a considerable price difference.

Good Luck,

 

[23kid]

I think the one I found is a one-off deal. It's in Orange which seems unpopular so maybe selling off stock.

I have also found a replacement screen for a very good price (much less than I expected) so may go for that after all. Although now I'm looking at the 830 I'm very tempted just to upgrade...

 

[Harrie-S]

Difficult decision but more good deals will come and if you go for the orange then you always can get a different back cover if you do not like the color.
Or do both then the 630 can be your backup.

 

[23kid]

Was thinking about just that.