Cheap Android phones with USB Type-C

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  Kangal on 12/12/2016 - 02:51

  The Nexus 5X is definitely high-upon that list.
  However, the battery and the SoC let it down… and it seems like it will get support dropped by Google sooner than you'd think.

  There's the Nexus 6P, which fares better, but obviously it will cost you.
  I don't recommend the Google Pixel devices though.

  Also on your list should be the OnePlus 3 and 3T. Or anything with a QSD 820 (or better).
  Which should last as long OR longer than the Nexuses (Nexi) in terms of support.

  Not to mention some competitors of the 1+3, such as the Axon 7 etc etc.
  http://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_3t-review-1531p9.php

  You sort of just missed this deal:
  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/280965

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    iridiumstem on 12/12/2016 - 06:28

    I've heard news about how Nexus 5X users are getting a refund instead of LG fixing the devices because of certain parts are not available.

    LG is issuing full refunds for owners that are suffering from a particular malfunction that causes a "boot loop" and an unusable phone.
    …
    The service email to multiple customers says that the company simply doesn't have the parts available to fix this specific problem, which would indicate that said part isn't interchangeable with a more mainstream device.

    http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/11/24/lg-is-issuing-full-r…

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    CyberMurning on 12/12/2016 - 09:23

    +2

    "I don't recommend the Google Pixel devices though"
    OP is asking cheap phones $200… if only pixel is that price range i will buy as well

    its like "can i cheap car with ferrari engine?"

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    JimmyF on 26/08/2017 - 22:29

    and it seems like it will get support dropped by Google sooner than you'd think.

    Old thread I know, but was looking for something cheap so applies.

    Just on this, Nexus 5X got Oreo, so to claim it will be dropped soon isn't NQR. Yes this will most likely be its last update though.

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  shiznit on 12/12/2016 - 09:25

  The Lenovo Zuk Z2 looks pretty good, it was $227 in this deal but it just expired.

  I'd get one if you don't mind fiddling with it to flash a custom ROM and don't care about the missing band 28.

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    normanwall on 12/12/2016 - 11:01

    I bought it on Saturday evening (after the deal said expired) for ~AUD$232.

    Hoping it won't take too long to arrive

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      dpassionate on 12/12/2016 - 11:45

      Do they charge in AUD or we have to pay currency conversion fees?

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        normanwall on 12/12/2016 - 11:53

        There's an option just to the left of the price for currency, you can select AUD

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        dpassionate on 12/12/2016 - 12:33

        @normanwall: Thanks.

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  ully on 12/12/2016 - 11:29

  http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/192002996553?_trksid=p2060353.m27…

  Nextbit Robin is another option

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  Oz-bargainer on 18/12/2016 - 22:36

  Well I ended up getting the Nexus 5X. Thanks anyways guys.