Hi all
Wife is needing a new phone shortly
Currently has a note 10 plus
What decent phones are around for 5-600 bucks? Can't justify $1200+ anymore
Motorola? Which one?
Anyone had issues with Amazon supplied phones?
New Phone at $500 Range
pvoss91 on 29/03/2025 - 13:42
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Google Pixel 8a 5G
Moto G75 5G 256GBI upgraded from a Note 10 + to an Motorola Edge 50 Neo at the beginning of the year and so far so good. It has everything the Note 10+ has except the S Pen. The camera in the Edge 50 is also not as good in low light but for $1k less its been great.
I have also loaded two different E Sims in it for different countries and this has been a game changer for me - so easy when travelling.
If you have a Telstra Plan, Samsung A56 @ $549 seems like a decent deal. it is 40% faster than Edge 50 Neo according to Antutu.
Motorola Edge 50 Pro
For budget phones, you need to check from aliexpress.
Have a look at nothing phones
Poco X6 pro
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The Gadget Guy reviews offerings as well as ProductReviews site, for a good pair of informative reads.
Google has a price list to suit.Would go an excellent/ very good refurb - Can get a Pixel 8 / 8 pro or Samsung S23 Ultra
or for new phones agree with above, Pixel 8a, Nothing Phones or Motorola Fusion 50 Pro (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/899429)
I had the Motorola 50 Neo from the $200 deal this year. It was ok bit overhyped to be honest. Looking to now sell it.
Then tried the Nothing Phone 2a and I thought that was fantastic. Much better with updates, extremely fluid and great battery life..
Would you consider selling the 50 neo to me? I need a spare phone impacted by the hardware ban of shutting down 3G network.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/cat/mobile