Suggestions Wanted for New Smartphone under $250

Hey there.

Just looking at some options for a new phone because my current phones battery lasts about 2 hours, any Xiaomi or similar brand phone would be enough.

Min specs-

SD 660 or similar
3 or 4gb ram
6’ screen 720p or 1080 preferred
Type c input

Please leave your suggestions below, thanks.

Comments

  • +2

    Redmi Note 8 if you don't need NFC

    • +1

      Note 8T if you do

  • Samsung a30 is a great phone especially if you can get it for $179 again ( https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/507859 )
    was around $6 to unlock it from optus
    normal price is around $299, $249 on special and really good at $179

  • +1

    Redmi Note 8T from Toby Deals. The 8T version does have NFC and B28.
    Create an account and use WELCOME10 for a further $10 off. Price includes GST & shipping.

  • Yep, as implied by the above posts look for a Samsung that is not 'top of the range' but has all the features you require. There's heaps of great/surplus Samsung phones out there that are still 'new' (i.e., in box/unopened/never used)/being sold by dealers with excess stock. For two-fiddy you will get a very nice UNLOCKED phone from one of them :)

    Do make sure that you buy one that is UNLOCKED when it arrives. Pissing around getting that done yourself can be time-consuming/a hassle (or worse; a bit costly).

  • Isn't it cheaper to buy a new battery

    • True however the 1st generation pixel was infamous for its 2 minute battery life, also I bought the 1st phone, then the battery had an issue so this is the second one I’ve had and the battery life is the same, I have only had this phone for 6 months

      • np you never mentioned what brand the phone was, yeah with that prob def a newer phone

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