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THIS DEAL IS DEAD AS OF 12/27. SAMSUNG WEBSITE SHOWS "Your preferred phone is currently unavailable, but here is a comparable phone you are sure to enjoy."
Groupon coupon code doesn't stack with other Samsung coupon code, so please don't buy the Groupon code.
If you bought Groupon, somebody doing the S20+ deal may need it.
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expiredtwinbird posted Dec 26, 2020 9:43 PM
T-Mobile: 128GB Samsung Galaxy A71 5G Smartphone
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$600
w/ Qualifying Trade-inat Samsung
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P4a5G gets 3 Android version updates.
You are incorrect again.
Assume it takes like 13 months between system updates just like from 10 to 11, it will leave the Pixel 4a 5G with getting 2 system updates over their 3 years. The Pixel 4a 5G came out when Android 11 just came out. Think about that.
Pixel 4a 5G (android 11...... Sept.) 2020 <--- came with
android 12 ..... Nov 2021 <-- 1 system update
android 13....... Dec 2022 <--- 2nd system update
The 3rd system update won't happen before November 2023.... That equates to 2 system updates unless Google starts putting out system updates less than 1 year. Do you believe Google will start putting out system updates in like every 10 months?
HISTORY: I had a s9+ for almost 2 years. I tried to catch a good deal on the s10 or s20, but samsungs retail prices are outrageous and all promotions require an add-a-line. I got sick and tired of waiting and got an iPhone 11. Very powerful and smooth machine but i couldn't get used to the switch, specially without a fingerprint scanner.
Then I decided if I can't get a deal on a flagship phone, I'll try a "mid" tier Samsung A71. It's not a mid tier people. It's not. You'd think a phone that retails at $650 would be solid, its not. It stutters like the old cheap crap that cost $130 in a t-mobile store 7 years ago. Can't multitask properly. Almost freezes at least 2-3 times a day. Gotta close all the apps to give a chance to breathe. The s9+ was a much more solid performer. The freaking iPhone has their flagship processor in their $650 AND $400 phones. Only the size and features are different. Samsung should do the same.
Here's the worst part. A $650 that's not waterproof. They say it should handle a bit of splashing here and there, IT DOESNT. I was listening to a podcast in the shower and minimal water splashed on it. I wiped the water right after. The phone started acting like crazy. For almost a week, the volume is going up and down without the rockers being touched. Thought it was the case, but it wasn't. Also I couldn't hear anyone or anyone hear me no matter what I tried. Speaker, Bluetooth device, car. I Reset the phone 4 times during that period. Thankfully, it slowly went back to normal.
Also the fingerprint scanner is straight trash. It will scan my fingerprint on the first attempt 1 in 10 times if I'm lucky. I usual get frustrated and swipe up to use the pattern
This is my last Samsung device for a while. I'm probably going to give the pixel a try, and go back to the iPhone when they bring back the fingerprint scanner.
Further PROOF that this phone is trash. the pixel 5 and iPhone 11 are in the same retail price range, but never have these kind of promotions. And Samsung never has similar promotions on their other phones. Also, try to trade this phone BACK in to SASMUNG for their flagship phones, YOU SIMPLY CAN'T. It's not even listed. Because they know it has no value.
If you need a phone to get by, go for it. But do NOT buy this phone thinking it's a solid mid tier phone.
HISTORY: I had a s9+ for almost 2 years. I tried to catch a good deal on the s10 or s20, but samsungs retail prices are outrageous and all promotions require an add-a-line. I got sick and tired of waiting and got an iPhone 11. Very powerful and smooth machine but i couldn't get used to the switch, specially without a fingerprint scanner.
Then I decided if I can't get a deal on a flagship phone, I'll try a "mid" tier Samsung A71. It's not a mid tier people. It's not. You'd think a phone that retails at $650 would be solid, its not. It stutters like the old cheap crap that cost $130 in a t-mobile store 7 years ago. Can't multitask properly. Almost freezes at least 2-3 times a day. Gotta close all the apps to give a chance to breathe. The s9+ was a much more solid performer. The freaking iPhone has their flagship processor in their $650 AND $400 phones. Only the size and features are different. Samsung should do the same.
Here's the worst part. A $650 that's not waterproof. They say it should handle a bit of splashing here and there, IT DOESNT. I was listening to a podcast in the shower and minimal water splashed on it. I wiped the water right after. The phone started acting like crazy. For almost a week, the volume is going up and down without the rockers being touched. Thought it was the case, but it wasn't. Also I couldn't hear anyone or anyone hear me no matter what I tried. Speaker, Bluetooth device, car. I Reset the phone 4 times during that period. Thankfully, it slowly went back to normal.
Also the fingerprint scanner is straight trash. It will scan my fingerprint on the first attempt 1 in 10 times if I'm lucky. I usual get frustrated and swipe up to use the pattern
This is my last Samsung device for a while. I'm probably going to give the pixel a try, and go back to the iPhone when they bring back the fingerprint scanner.
Further PROOF that this phone is trash. the pixel 5 and iPhone 11 are in the same retail price range, but never have these kind of promotions. And Samsung never has similar promotions on their other phones. Also, try to trade this phone BACK in to SASMUNG for their flagship phones, YOU SIMPLY CAN'T. It's not even listed. Because they know it has no value.
If you need a phone to get by, go for it. But do NOT buy this phone thinking it's a solid mid tier phone.
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I put add on offerup that i buy XR cracked for $50. Bought 4 of them, trade them for A71 anf sold for $400 a piece. I like those deals. BTW if u planning to do that. Make sure if u order more then one, when u order send it to a different address. Works 100% cause for some reason I couldnt use the same address on more then one order
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