Best Budget Phone under $250?

[zombienerd]

I'm looking for a new phone.  USA, Verizon network (but I prefer a phone that has radios to work on multiple networks in case I decide to switch).  Must be unlocked, 32gb storage minimum.  Bigger screen is better.

 

I don't care if it has a big bezel, is thick, etc.  As long as it has power, quick charging capability, and a headphone jack, I'm happy.

 

I currently use the Motorola G4, which has been a great phone.  I've been looking at the Moto G6, but I hear it's not *quite* as good as the G4 was at launch.  

 

I'd love your input!

[Himommies]

Maybe look at used phones?

[zombienerd]

4 minutes ago, Himommies said:

Maybe look at used phones?

Must be brand new with factory warranty.

[Airdragonz]

Your best bet might be a Samsung J3. Not the best, but a brand new phone at that price point that's compatible with CDMA (Verizon/Sprint) bands is next to impossible these days. 

[zombienerd]

4 minutes ago, Airdragonz said:

Your best bet might be a Samsung J3. Not the best, but a brand new phone at that price point that's compatible with CDMA (Verizon/Sprint) bands is next to impossible these days. 

That doesn't even come close to the specs on the G6.  Price is good, but that 720x1280 display makes me want to cry

[zFox]

2 hours ago, zombienerd said:

I'm looking for a new phone.  USA, Verizon network (but I prefer a phone that has radios to work on multiple networks in case I decide to switch).  Must be unlocked, 32gb storage minimum.  Bigger screen is better.

 

I don't care if it has a big bezel, is thick, etc.  As long as it has power, quick charging capability, and a headphone jack, I'm happy.

 

I currently use the Motorola G4, which has been a great phone.  I've been looking at the Moto G6, but I hear it's not *quite* as good as the G4 was at launch.  

 

I'd love your input!

I have a moto z play and I like it alot.

It has great build quality,  super solid,  amazing battery,  I get around 10 hours screen on time,  people report up to 14, has a headphone jack, and fast charging.

 

Here is a verizon unlocked one I found on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-Moto-Z-Play-Droid-Black-Verizon-Smartphone-Factory-Unlocked/282807099128?hash=item41d89ddef8%3Ag%3A8hIAAOSw2tFaWQI8%3Asc%3AUSPSFirstClass!95842!US!-1&LH_ItemCondition=1000

 

If you can verify that every Verizon moto z play comes factory unlocked,  then there is this one for $184 brand new

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Motorola-Moto-Z-Play-Droid-XT1635-1-VERIZON-Smartphone-Black-32GB/233132190298?hash=item3647c2ea5a%3Ag%3AogAAAOSwaqtcZCuW&LH_ItemCondition=1000

the seller doesn't say unlocked,  but from what I've seen every verizon moto z play seems to be unlocked

 

 

There are also moto z2 play (the second gen of moto z play) that you can find for under $250 sometimes,  you need the Verizon unlocked version for your needs

Verizon Unlocked XT1710-02

 

The z2 play has a weaker battery than the z play but some better features like a better camera.

 

[kokakolia]

18 hours ago, zombienerd said:

I'm looking for a new phone.  USA, Verizon network (but I prefer a phone that has radios to work on multiple networks in case I decide to switch).  Must be unlocked, 32gb storage minimum.  Bigger screen is better.

 

I don't care if it has a big bezel, is thick, etc.  As long as it has power, quick charging capability, and a headphone jack, I'm happy.

 

I currently use the Motorola G4, which has been a great phone.  I've been looking at the Moto G6, but I hear it's not *quite* as good as the G4 was at launch.  

 

I'd love your input!

Would you be against getting a refurbished Samsung S8? That’s pretty damn near perfect phone. 

[Lalit Kumar]

On 3/8/2019 at 6:22 AM, zombienerd said:

I'm looking for a new phone.  USA, Verizon network (but I prefer a phone that has radios to work on multiple networks in case I decide to switch).  Must be unlocked, 32gb storage minimum.  Bigger screen is better.

  

I don't care if it has a big bezel, is thick, etc.  As long as it has power, quick charging capability, and a headphone jack, I'm happy. 

 

I currently use the Motorola G4, which has been a great phone.  I've been looking at the Moto G6, but I hear it's not *quite* as good as the G4 was at launch.  

 

I'd love your input!

Why are you not considering the Poco F1 ?

[Mo5]

I can definitely recommend the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite... decent specs, big battery, quick updates because Android One.

[zombienerd]

3 hours ago, Lalit Kumar said:

Why are you not considering the Poco F1 ?

Hadn't heard of it, but just looked, and it was over budget.

57 minutes ago, Mo5 said:

I can definitely recommend the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite... decent specs, big battery, quick updates because Android One.

Hadn't seen that one either, but could have been in the running.

 

 

I ended up picking up the Moto G6 after all.  4GB Ram / 64GB Storage version.  I'm quite happy with it so far.