Less than $100 Smartphone

Gunther on 05/02/2015 - 15:24

Looking for a bargain unlocked smartphone for less $100 for basic web browsing and phonecalls.

Anyone make a recommendation or snabbed a good deal lately?

Mobile

Comments

  • iridiumstem on 05/02/2015 - 15:32
    +3

    If you don't mind Telstra locked phones. Lumia 530 from Woolies locked to Telstra is $39.50 I believe.
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/181627

    • Gunther on 05/02/2015 - 16:15

      Nah not interested in Telstra.

      • iridiumstem on 05/02/2015 - 17:13

        Even if you are not interested in Telstra, if you go for a budget phone under $100, Lumia 520, 525, 530 series are a decent choice. I unfortunately don't know other deals, but unlocked 530s should be under $100. Though as they are Windows phone, app selections are awful, but they do what they are built for at the very least.

      • scrimshaw on 05/02/2015 - 20:14

        What about Boost?

        They have a quad core 5 inch device (made by Alcatel) for only $99.
        http://www.boost.com.au/view-5-prepaid-mobile.aspx

      • cheapy on 06/02/2015 - 00:01

        Optus locked $79 @ Officeworks

      • srhardy on 06/02/2015 - 16:56

        you can go telstra reseller

        telechoice
        GT mobile

        ect and put thier SIM in it

    • pointless martyr on 05/02/2015 - 16:30

      This phone is great for the money, got one a few months back amd am using it instead of iphone

  • polol on 05/02/2015 - 17:56

    some chinese android phones from DX can be had for <$100 AUD shipped

    • scrimshaw on 05/02/2015 - 20:12

      Just beware of the really, really crap exchange rates that Paypal gives you.

  • ams898 on 05/02/2015 - 20:54

    Boast View 5.0 for $99 is not bad if you are with Boost/Telstra. Box and Boost site state it has a 5MP camera but the rear camera actually is 8MP (same as the Pop C7 from Alcatel which it's based on).

    Only 512MB RAM though.

  • ams898 on 05/02/2015 - 20:57

    I have the both the 530 and a Boost View (530 is 5MP whilst Boost one is 8MP-as EXIF data in Photoshop for photos imported from the latter indicates 3840x2160)

  • knaff on 05/02/2015 - 22:36
    +2

    Huawei Y550 $89, unlock for $4,

    • andylch on 06/02/2015 - 12:16

      Yes, Y550 @ DSE is the best option. It comes with 4G cat 4 and 1GB RAM, blows off all other competitors miles away.

  • Gunther on 06/02/2015 - 12:11

    So many options, yet all locked to a specific network.

    Anything that isnt? Need the freedom to jump around.

    • ESEMCE on 06/02/2015 - 12:21

      Chinadroid.
      Heaps of options and great bang for buck.

      THL 4000 is well built, and you'll never have to worry for battery life. It's a bit chunky due to the battery size, but responsive and dirt cheap can be had for about $US85 delivered provided you're happy to wait a few weeks.

    • ddrex on 14/02/2015 - 11:54

      Unlock y550 for $4 within a couple of hours by bagman here ;)

  • anna10 on 10/02/2015 - 18:16

    They are generally unlockable for ~$5

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