Recommend Me a Smart Phone $200 to $400

realrift on 23/07/2015 - 16:42
Last edited 23/07/2015 - 17:01

Hi All,

I am looking to get a new phone. I would like to use it for mainly reading documents, calls/messaging/emails. May have occasional use for movies and games.

I have a few things I am looking for:

-IPS FullHD Screen 5.0-5.5"
-Memory >=2gb
-Takes MicoSD card
-9H glass screen protectors available
-4G network (ideally 700mhz support but not a deal breaker)
-Decent camera
-Able to be rooted and has custom firmwares
-User replaceable battery (ideally)
-Warranty/support in Aus (ideally)
-Android (ideally updateable or flashable to Lollipop)

Any advice is appreciated

Cheers,
Rift.

Mobile

Comments

  • Looking4Bargians on 23/07/2015 - 16:45

    Looking for same and found Lumia 735 is a good choice.

    • realrift on 23/07/2015 - 17:02

      Sorry, should have said I was looking for Android. Have updated the first post

  • sajidmib on 23/07/2015 - 16:51

    nexus or LG g3 i would suggest are better than all for that much price

    • Looking4Bargians on 23/07/2015 - 17:00
      -1

      LG G3 is not less then $450 or $500

      • hellbound on 23/07/2015 - 17:02
        +2

        I got the 3GB version of the G3 in the last ebay sale for <$400, so it certainly meets all the criteria.

        • Looking4Bargians on 23/07/2015 - 17:04
          -1

          You can buy anything cheaper from ebay. I personally don't buy electronics from online auction/grey market.

        • Vampyr on 23/07/2015 - 18:05
          +1

          I'm very happy with my LG G3 3gb model for sub $400.

        • sajidmib on 24/07/2015 - 15:46

          @ozyboy: its really worth it though they are grey but they are covered by warranty

  • pernunz on 23/07/2015 - 16:54

    What you can get for $200 is vastly different to what you can get for $400.

    Ideally, you should wait until early next week, as Motorola will be announcing the new Moto G, and possibly 2 new Moto X's. Motorola have always been quite competitive when it comes to price. Also, OnePlus will be formally announcing the OnePlus 2, which is also competitive on price.

    • realrift on 23/07/2015 - 17:04

      Was looking at Oneplus One which is just over $400 at present(hopefully it will drop with new model being announced) and the Asus Zenfone 2.

  • Davros on 23/07/2015 - 17:03

    "Recommend Me a Smart Phone $200 to $400"

    What did your own research and the interwebs tell you?

    • realrift on 23/07/2015 - 17:05

      see reply to pernunz, Oneplus One, Asus Zenfone 2. Also a budget option of Lenovo K3 Note.

  • oscargamer on 23/07/2015 - 19:08
    +1

    sony xperia Z2 or Z3

  • Vermiculite on 31/07/2015 - 09:41

    What did the OP decide on?
    My wife dropped her galaxy s5 in the toilet and it now keeps thinking there is a charger being constantly attached and removed which drains the battery. It will cost $297 to fix from Samsung. Looking at a replacement and there are so many options out there. It is for her work and reading emails are important to her. Any thought on the Xperia M2 Aqua.

  • altomic on 31/07/2015 - 20:45

    Lenovo K3 Note. around AU$225 delivered

  • beaver2233 on 01/08/2015 - 22:59

    Moto G 3rd Gen.

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