Upgrading to a touch-screen phone

[queenie]

I am considering buying a Samsung Galaxy S3 mini. I currently have a Nokia 3310 with a pay as you go account with o2. Will i have to change the sim card?

[queenie]

First of all, I refuse to be defined by technology! So all those out there who can't bear to be out of sight of their mobile phone I say 'Get a life!'.

Secondly, after being puzzled about my phone being 14 years old, I went to check a bit more carefully and discovered it's a Nokia 6300. Fairly basic, I know but it has served me well.

[queenie]

As I have just told PapaDug, my current phone is not a Nokia 3310 after all but a 6300.

I will not have any difficulty using a smartphone as I already have a Samsung tablet. I just wanted some extra connectivity.

[Anonymous]

Enjoy the journey.

[queenie]

As I mentioned to another poster, I have a Samsung tablet and wanted more connectivity when out and about.

By the way, my phone is actually a Nokia 6300 not a 3310 as I first thought.

[Anonymous]

I've used both Nokia models and liked both.

Just to recap if your intending to use data etc when 'out and about' try to get as much data allowance as is possible.

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Hi @queenie

One thing to be aware of that has yet to be mentioned is battery life. Please just be aware that whatever phone you decide on the battery will need charging a lot more than your 6300. Most of the battery use tends to be the screen.

As a Samsung stalwart of a number of years I tend to sway towards them but recently through Try The Tech I have opened my eyes to others including Windows Phone and BlackBerry. As you already have a Samsung tablet I would stick with Android and I agree that it would be a great idea to pop into an o2 or CPW store and have a play.

Please let us know what you decide to do. We are here to help 😀

[MI5]

The 6300 is a good phone and was the last candybar style phone I had before moving to a Galaxy S1 smartphone, so the S3 for you seems a logical step in my opinion.
Phone usage shouldn't offer you any challenges as you are already familiar with the Android system but just in case you need help, we are here for you.
Enjoy your phone

[queenie]

Just like to say thanks to all those who have replied to my posts and given their advice. I will go to a store and have a further play before I decide which way to go.

[Anonymous]

You're most welcome.

Have fun.

[Anonymous]

Good luck and enjoy the experience. Have a play and decide what is best for you. 😆