Recommend a cheap android phone

[Guest]

So my brother chews through about a phone every 9-12 months because he works in construction and after 2 months he stops giving a **** and apparently throws his phone at walls repeatedly (not literally). It doesn't take too long before they're covered in concrete powder and the screen gets permanently cloudy from I guess rubbing against all this garbage in his pocket.

 

So he wants affordable phone(s) that work reasonably well.

 

Requirement
-Android (I know you guys want to say Nokia, I understand, but wrong OS, he won't like anything else)
-Sub $120, preferably around $80-100 and we can hopefully slap a good case on it
-Unlocked
-Works in Canada (I'll verify that myself if you guys give me some suggestions)

 

Thanks!

[antoainb]

Check out the Moto E.

[Guest]

It unfortunately doesn't look like I can get my hands on that for less than about $170 but it looks pretty good for the price.

[ShadowCaptain]

why doesnt he get a super tough waterproof case for a phone

[Guest]

why doesnt he get a super tough waterproof case for a phone

I dunno, might want to consider that. What are some reliable brands for those types of cases?

[ShadowCaptain]

I dunno, might want to consider that. What are some reliable brands for those types of cases?

 

Griffin survivor are popular as well as tech 21

[seiny]

It's also possible to get really strong cases to "life proof" your mobile - Check it out here

 

http://www.lovemeicases.com/

[Guest]

Alright thanks guys. Might still end up going for cheap phones but I'll check with him.

[Skylercompany]

You won't be able to get a nice Android phone for under 130, but you can buy a case that will allow his phones to last longer in the rough conditions he works in.

 

If you really had to, you can buy used phones from previous popular models fairly cheaper than you would think.