Phone Options

[Mr_Argon]

I am looking for a phone that is $340 (USD) or less that can compete with an iPhone 7 (32GB).

I am reluctant to go used, although I am willing to consider refurbished as long as it's from a reliable source.

 

Please also note I live in New Zealand, so I would have to use the global version.

[dizmo]

Are you buying from the US?
If not, don't quote USD pricing, it's not really relevant to you.

[Mr_Argon]

2 hours ago, dizmo said:

Are you buying from the US?
If not, don't quote USD pricing, it's not really relevant to you.

Last time I used NZD I only go told things that were in USD, even though I said it was NZD. I am not buying from the US. I am just looking for some general recommendations.

[Mr_Argon]

1 hour ago, huilun02 said:

Please link us to the store(s) from which you intend to buy from

 

This is so we can make recommendations that are guaranteed to be both available and within your budget at the same time.

 

I don't play guessing games. And I am not in/from Australia or NZ

As long as its from the past 2-3 years it will likely be available. Here is a link to a local store if you want. I am simply asking for recommendations, not the be all and end all answer to my problems.

 

Last time I asked (a couple of years ago) I got many recommendations for the Pocophone F1, even though I just said my price point. I just wanted some idea of some good options.

[dizmo]

28 minutes ago, Mr_Argon said:

Last time I used NZD I only go told things that were in USD, even though I said it was NZD. I am not buying from the US. I am just looking for some general recommendations.

USD pricing doesn't help you though, as you won't be using it, so not waiting for someone who'll steer you in the right direction won't really be much help.

Pricing varies drastically from country to country. So if you're not importing it, looking at USD pricing doesn't really matter.

@huilun02's method is the only way you'll get accurate help.

 

Honestly, looking at your budget you're not really going to find a competitor to the iPhone 7. The phones in your price bracket are solidly lower mid tier or upper entry level. The Redmi Note 9s is probably your best bet if it supports the bands you need.

[Mr_Argon]

18 hours ago, huilun02 said:

The Redmi Note 9s is the best within your budget on that site

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MPHMIX019100/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-9S-2020-Dual-SIM-Smartphone-6GB1

 

They are selling the iPhone 7 32GB model as the cheapest iPhone available, at NZD $600

32GB... 

 

You like wasting your time on suggestions that are either unavailable or not within your budget? Why?

I said what my budget was in my original post. And I also know the iPhone 7 is way above my price range from the store, I'm buying it from someone. (Yes its second hand, but I know its been cared for and not used much)

[kartxtpro]

On 9/19/2020 at 8:28 AM, Mr_Argon said:

I am looking for a phone that is $340 (USD) or less that can compete with an iPhone 7 (32GB).

I am reluctant to go used, although I am willing to consider refurbished as long as it's from a reliable source.

 

Please also note I live in New Zealand, so I would have to use the global version.

If you are okay with Huawei then consider this: Huawei Y9 Prime. This one has Google Apps.