Hi all
I'm looking to buy a new Android phone. When my MTN contract ends in about 2 months, I want to go the prepaid route. I currently have a Motorola Defy, witch is a nice phone but ageing (running Cyanogenmod 7.2 = Android 2.3.7).
I don't want to spend much more than 4k. I'm comfortable going the second hand route if the phone is not older than a few months and has no damage and all accessories. There are many Samsung Galaxy S3's on Gumtree in the R3.5k-3.8k region, some still sealed. My issue with the S3 is that it only has 1GB ram, which might be a limiting factor in a year or two. The 512MB Ram on my current phone is the main reason why Cyanogenmod 9/10 doesn't run well.
Alternatively I can try to get the Nexus 4 (2GB Ram) from Esquire. First issue is that they only keep stock in Midrand, while I'm in Cape Town. Secondly, it's a little more expensive than I'd like it to be (the 8GB version). Thirdly, 8GB storage on a phone without a SD card slot sound like a bad idea.
It's basically a certainty that the phone will get the Cyanogenmod treatment, so only hardware vs price is a concern.
Any insights or suggestions? Should I look at other phones?
I'm looking to buy a new Android phone. When my MTN contract ends in about 2 months, I want to go the prepaid route. I currently have a Motorola Defy, witch is a nice phone but ageing (running Cyanogenmod 7.2 = Android 2.3.7).
I don't want to spend much more than 4k. I'm comfortable going the second hand route if the phone is not older than a few months and has no damage and all accessories. There are many Samsung Galaxy S3's on Gumtree in the R3.5k-3.8k region, some still sealed. My issue with the S3 is that it only has 1GB ram, which might be a limiting factor in a year or two. The 512MB Ram on my current phone is the main reason why Cyanogenmod 9/10 doesn't run well.
Alternatively I can try to get the Nexus 4 (2GB Ram) from Esquire. First issue is that they only keep stock in Midrand, while I'm in Cape Town. Secondly, it's a little more expensive than I'd like it to be (the 8GB version). Thirdly, 8GB storage on a phone without a SD card slot sound like a bad idea.
It's basically a certainty that the phone will get the Cyanogenmod treatment, so only hardware vs price is a concern.
Any insights or suggestions? Should I look at other phones?
