Clean, Solid Android < $400

[Deactivated] on 16/08/2019 - 13:01
Last edited 16/08/2019 - 13:04

Hey all

Looking for a new phone for my partner as hers has died. I have a OnePlus 5T and love its solidness, reliability, and being free of crap addons etc. I'd buy another one of those but I can't find them anywhere.

So, looking for recommendations for a cheap (ish - less than $400 ideally) phone that is solid and will last a long time and runs pretty clean Android. Sick of buying a new cheapo every 12 mo.

Doesn't need anything fancy, just nice and quick at every day stuff (no games or anything) and with a nice camera. Hook me up!

I should also add that it should have a decent battery and b28 etc, all the normal stuff people here want.

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Comments

  • dcep on 16/08/2019 - 13:03

    mi a3

    • [Deactivated] on 16/08/2019 - 13:04

      B28?

      • dcep on 16/08/2019 - 13:05
        +1

        yes

        • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 16/08/2019 - 13:17
          +1

          Everything ticks the boxes until I saw the resolution :(

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 16/08/2019 - 13:51

      You stole my thunder. ;)

    • slow on 16/08/2019 - 15:38
      -1

      Only 3GB RAM ?

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 16/08/2019 - 13:10
    +2

    I'm in the same boat with the same requirements.

    I've narrowed my selection to Samsung A30 but haven't pulled the trigger yet.

  • fishball on 16/08/2019 - 13:47

    I've been using the Sharp Aquos S3 as a spare phone. I don't take any photos with it so the mediocre camera doesn't bother me.

  • GG57 on 16/08/2019 - 13:57
    +1

    There is a 'new' player in this market apparently:
    https://www.mintt.co/

    Gets a decent review here:
    https://www.smh.com.au/technology/this-phone-does-the-job-of…

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 16/08/2019 - 14:07

      Looks like a rebadged Xiaomi.

    • [Deactivated] on 16/08/2019 - 14:27
      +2

      Unknown, likely unsupported, with no aftermarket accessories does not scream solid or reliable to me but thank you for the suggestion!

  • itsfree on 16/08/2019 - 14:21

    I'd personally pay a bit extra and opt for a Pixel 3a on sale, but that's because I value the Pixel-exclusive features. Otherwise, a very cursory search yielded the OnePlus 3, which seems like it might do the job – particularly price-wise

    • [Deactivated] on 16/08/2019 - 14:25
      +1

      What are the pixel exclusive features exactly? I don't think she's willing to spend Pixel money unfortunately, she just doesn't care that much. Thanks for the OnePlus 3 rec!

  • theHMASfriendship on 16/08/2019 - 14:51
    +1

    Nokia 7.1

  • extract on 16/08/2019 - 14:52

    LG V30+

  • Kangal on 16/08/2019 - 14:52
    +4

    Besides, these threads keep popping up every now and again, the last time, I answered it here:

    • Sony XZ Premium for $400
    • LG V30 for $400
    • Moto G7 Plus for $350
    • Nokia 8.1 for $450
    • Nokia 7 Plus for $400
    • Nokia 7.1 for $350
    • Xiaomi Mi 9t for $450
    • Redmi PocoPhone F1 for $350
    • Huawei P30 Lite for $380
    • Huawei P20 Pro for $500
    • Razer Phone 2 for $580
    • Samsung S9 for $550
    • Samsung A70 for $520
    • Samsung A50 for $400
    • Samsung A30 for $300

    …gotta be quick to snag the deals on OzBargain, maybe setup subscriptions
    (also check Facebook Marketplace/gumtree/eBay/Chinese Online Stores etc etc)

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 16/08/2019 - 15:12

      LG V30 vs Samsung A30, which wins out of those 2?

      • donnot on 16/08/2019 - 15:32
        +2

        V30 wins on just about all accounts (bar maybe battery life). The CPU is well ahead of the V30 and it has an extra 1GB RAM (models in Aus (AU Stock - Optus, JB, BigW, MobileCiti etc) that I've seen of the A30 come with 3GB). Having tried the A30, it feels much, much slower than my old Galaxy S8 which shares its CPU with the LG V30 (Snapdragon 835).

  • slow on 16/08/2019 - 15:39

    Samsung A40s (Grey import)

  • xuqi on 16/08/2019 - 16:26
    +1

    Don't know your location but a 2nd hand as-new phone may also work. Purchased (few days old) a P30 lite earlier in the week from Gumtree for $230 (asking price):

    https://imgur.com/a/IKGiXF4

    Box, accessories & JB Hi-Fi receipt was provided. Person was given the phone to use but decided to stick with Apple.

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