Cheap Yet Functional Backup Phone

PurchaseAnxiety on 05/01/2018 - 22:27
Last edited 05/01/2018 - 22:28

Hi all.

My Nexus 5X has finally crapped the bed (again). I'm going through the warranty process, but this is the 2nd time it's happened, so I'm moving onto a different phone regardless. I've ordered a Xiaomi Mi A1 online, but it's probably going to be a couple of weeks before it arrives. So in the meantime, I need a cheap and not so nasty backup phone.

My only criteria is that it's cheap (under $100), available in store locally (waiting for shipping times would defeat the point), and unlocked. Obviously it'd be a nice bonus if it doesn't run like a dogs breakfast and the battery lasts more than an hour, but I'm not expecting miracles from this price range.

I'm currently looking at the Moto C from Officeworks for $99 (https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/motorola-m…), but any other suggestions?

Mobile

Comments

  • scrimshaw on 05/01/2018 - 22:32

    Xperia XA? Probably will be extremely hard to find stock though.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/product/sony-xperia-xa

    • PurchaseAnxiety on 05/01/2018 - 23:48

      Damn, that does look like a nice handset for the price. I'll keep and eye out.

  • Diji1 on 05/01/2018 - 23:09
    +1

    If it's Android 1GB is the useable minimum unless you think repeatedly waiting multiple seconds every few seconds for apps to do things is fun.

  • RockyRaccoon on 06/01/2018 - 07:36
    +1

    Make sure it's software can be updated, with the new vulnerability, you will be exposed to viruses if it cant

  • StrayfireX on 06/01/2018 - 09:29

    I wouldn't buy a Moto C. It just screams terrible. Not even a 720p screen. 1GB of RAM? Ouch.

    I'd go with the Nokia 3 if I had to buy local. Has been as cheap as $107.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/343290

    Right now it's $139, but it ain't a bad when it comes with a free $30 SIM.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/352330

  • try2bhelpful on 06/01/2018 - 12:23

    If you were in Melbourne I would loan you my old iphone 4. Maybe there is someone in Perth who has an unloved one in a draw they can loan to you?

  • the Unforgiven on 06/01/2018 - 13:50

    Best cheap smartphones in Australia for 2018

    http://www.techradar.com/news/best-cheap-phones-in-australia…

  • tank17 on 08/01/2018 - 13:15

    To be honest. I always have a alcatel or similar $20 black and white 2weeks battery phone in the hpuse! that is as reliable as it can get. If u need something more modern, Nokia and Sony do decent products at modest cost, also HTC has nice option. If chinaphone u thinking, i bought a DOOGEE y200 for less than $80 on amazon and it flys!

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