Recommend cheap phone for mum Please

activ8newbs on 18/12/2018 - 18:52

Hi guys

I don't know much about cheaper phones.

Everything I know about phones is just via YouTube tech reviews such as Mkbhd etc. They have a tendency not to cover cheaper/less tech-y phones.

My mum has never owned a phone in her life. Her birthday is coming up and I think I want to get her one.

My minimum requirements are:
- smart phone
- Bluetooth
- preferably NFC (I might put a tag in her car to auto toggle Bluetooth)
- can easily run maps and Spotify (together) without too much hassle
- battery life isn't important
- small-medium sized phone
- Not concerned about brand/company

I was hoping to get something basic under $100. Not sure if this is achievable.

Any thoughts on the Half Price Woolies phones?

Also would love a recommendation on phone plans: Around 5gb per month. Hoping for $10-$15 per month

Thanks!

Mobile Mobile Phone

Comments

  • outlander on 18/12/2018 - 19:16

    If you find a phone with NFC for less than $100, let me know because I'd be interested in getting a few.

    Otherwise, the Telstra Nokia 2.1 is pretty decent for the money. I've got one, and I've been really impressed by the battery life on it. Despite its 1gb ram, its pretty zippy. It has the bonus of a free google home too.

    Oldies like the bigger screens, because they're easier to hold and easier to see, and for women the size isn't a problem because it goes in a purse.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/417833

  • kizashi on 18/12/2018 - 20:32

    Telstra have a Samsung J2 Pro for $129 ($50 off) with a free google mini.

    • rokoz on 19/12/2018 - 10:37

      Be mindful these are locked to Telstra and will cost $80 to unlock…

      • kizashi on 19/12/2018 - 10:49

        $25 after 6mths, or free after 2yrs. But, yes you are right if unlock early.

  • activ8newbs on 18/12/2018 - 21:44

    Can these be unlocked cheap/easy? I'm v interested in these Telstra phones…but the problem is that they are..with Telstra!

    I was hoping to get mum on a cheapie Kogan/Aldi Sim!

    Thanks

    • qwerty on 18/12/2018 - 22:06
      +1

      $25 on ebay to unlock the jp and 12 for the other

    • Wystri Warrick on 19/12/2018 - 00:40

      eBay or Bagman for unlock codes.
      I've unlocked several phone's through eBay and never had a problem.

    • rokoz on 19/12/2018 - 10:43

      Tried unlocking a Samsung J2 Pro through eBay and got refunded as they couldn't get a code, might pay to be wary of that model at least.

  • follow on 18/12/2018 - 22:23

    Look on gumtree for one.
    Recently bought a pixel xl for $100

  • Vancomycin 1000mg on 18/12/2018 - 22:46

    I saw a few phones listed for 1/2 price on woolworths for upcoming promotions through out festive period. The list is not available to public as far as I know.

  • relentless on 18/12/2018 - 22:54

    You could try hunting down a Nokia 3 for $89 from a few retailers.

    The Vodafone Huawei Y5 2018 4G is $99 from tomorrow at Coles.

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