Best Budget phone Refurbished or New

[AdmiralMeowmix]

My samsung galaxy s5 has lost it's ability to use the microphone properly. So i need an upgrade or change of phone. Max budget would be $400 but prefer a range more of $250. All I'm really lookin for is the best I can buy for the price. Doesn't matter if it's brand new or refurbished.

[MaxBunny]

31 minutes ago, AdmiralMeowmix said:

Max budget would be $400 but prefer a range more of $250.

Honor 7x is $199.99. They'll be doing flash sales on the 6th to the 8th on their website where you might snag one for $1 if you're fast enough.

 

Otherwise I'd look into whatever's on sale at the time you're buying. Everyone has some special going on all of the time.

[AdmiralMeowmix]

9 minutes ago, MaxBunny said:

Honor 7x is $199.99. They'll be doing flash sales on the 6th to the 8th on their website where you might snag one for $1 if you're fast enough.

 

Otherwise I'd look into whatever's on sale at the time you're buying. Everyone has some special going on all of the time.

I had seen that and was/is still definitely thinkin bout it.

 

 

[AdmiralMeowmix]

30 minutes ago, huilun02 said:

The 7X is hard to beat in its price bracket.

Sure, you may find something better at $300-400 but you will walk into diminishing returns.

Are there any must-haves likes 3.5mm jack, microsd slot, preference of fingerprint placement?

Any problems using your current phone? Any features you would like to have or need to perform particularly well?

Headphone jack is indeed a must.

 

Oh I also should mention it has to work with Sprint.

1 hour ago, MaxBunny said:

Honor 7x is $199.99. They'll be doing flash sales on the 6th to the 8th on their website where you might snag one for $1 if you're fast enough.

 

Otherwise I'd look into whatever's on sale at the time you're buying. Everyone has some special going on all of the time.

So I don't thgink the Honor 7X will work since it's not compatible with sprint.

[MaxBunny]

9 minutes ago, AdmiralMeowmix said:

Oh I also should mention it has to work with Sprint.

Ah. CDMA phone. Well, that limits your options significantly.

 

Kinda have to stick with what your carriers have for the most part unless you can switch plans over. That was part of why I did it too. Otherwise https://smile.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_p_36_7?rnid=14674871011&keywords=cdma+phone&fst=p90x%3A1&rh=n%3A2335752011%2Cn%3A7072561011%2Cn%3A2407749011%2Ck%3Acdma+phone&qid=1522737316&low-price=200&high-price=500

 

That should fit some of your criteria. Finding a new CDMA phone that isn't carrier locked was a challenge for me. It's either random crap without the latest android, cheap models, or too expensive models.

[AdmiralMeowmix]

12 minutes ago, MaxBunny said:

Ah. CDMA phone. Well, that limits your options significantly.

 

Kinda have to stick with what your carriers have for the most part unless you can switch plans over. That was part of why I did it too. Otherwise https://smile.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_p_36_7?rnid=14674871011&keywords=cdma+phone&fst=p90x%3A1&rh=n%3A2335752011%2Cn%3A7072561011%2Cn%3A2407749011%2Ck%3Acdma+phone&qid=1522737316&low-price=200&high-price=500

 

That should fit some of your criteria. Finding a new CDMA phone that isn't carrier locked was a challenge for me. It's either random crap without the latest android, cheap models, or too expensive models.

Seesh yeah not a lot of options aha

[MaxBunny]

15 hours ago, AdmiralMeowmix said:

Seesh yeah not a lot of options aha

Speaking of that moto g5 plus recommendation from hui, https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875209542&Tpk=N82E16875209542

 

It's having a sale right now. Also compatible with CDMA/GSM carriers so you can always switch with one. Pretty neat.

[AdmiralMeowmix]

28 minutes ago, MaxBunny said:

Speaking of that moto g5 plus recommendation from hui, https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875209542&Tpk=N82E16875209542

 

It's having a sale right now. Also compatible with CDMA/GSM carriers so you can always switch with one. Pretty neat.

not bad tho it's just as ugly as my current galaxy s5 lel

[AdmiralMeowmix]

38 minutes ago, MaxBunny said:

Speaking of that moto g5 plus recommendation from hui, https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875209542&Tpk=N82E16875209542

 

It's having a sale right now. Also compatible with CDMA/GSM carriers so you can always switch with one. Pretty neat.

Would you reccomend the LG v20?

[MaxBunny]

1 hour ago, AdmiralMeowmix said:

Would you reccomend the LG v20?

It's a cool phone. I don't know if it has the latest android but it was pretty premium about a year ago I think.

[AdmiralMeowmix]

20 minutes ago, MaxBunny said:

It's a cool phone. I don't know if it has the latest android but it was pretty premium about a year ago I think.

I've read it's getting Oreo this spring alongside the G5 G6 and V30

[AdmiralMeowmix]

19 minutes ago, huilun02 said:

Yes it is. V20 is the best phone available if endurance is your thing. 3200mAh battery might not sound much but you can go from 0% to 100% under 5 seconds without having to carry a charger or power bank. Also if a battery goes bad you won't have to be phone-less while paying big $ to a specialist to have it surgically replaced. All that and a flagship chipset, expandable storage, robust type C port, and audiophile grade audio.

Yeah i might go with it tbh. Do you know how reliable sites like Swappa are by any chance?

[AdmiralMeowmix]

1 minute ago, huilun02 said:

Nope I can't use Swappa. I'm not in NA

Ah I see, I've seen others speak highly of the site and others who have had horrid customer service with the site.