Recommend Android Phone $300- $600 Outright?

Ljolt on 30/10/2017 - 12:09
Last edited 30/10/2017 - 12:57 by 1 other user

Hi all

I've checked out the Polls and other forums topics, but nothing seems to quite cover this price range.

I'm looking for a new Android phone that's a step up from the Moto G5 Plus at $250-300 but not stepping into current flagship pricing, so keeping it under $600.

Camera is most important for taking photos of our kids and sharing with family, battery life needs to be decent and I don't want anything too slow and clunky.

I'd really prefer Australia stock to ensure Australian warranty and MicroSD card slot.

LG G6 seemed like an awesome option but I've been burnt by G3 and G4 bootloops before. Oppo R11? Huawei Mate 9?

Thanks in advance!

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cypher67 on 30/10/2017 - 12:17

+5

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x for $150. Spend the $450 bucks you just saved on Eneloops, $2m McFlurries and Bikie consults.
- BadGiraffe on 30/10/2017 - 13:22
  
  If jolt's going the Xiaomi route, I'd suggest the Mi A1. Pure Android, no bloat.
yk300 on 30/10/2017 - 12:25

My preferences below (from research I did a few months ago about G4 bootloop happened):
1. Axon 7
2. One Plus
3. Mate 9 or Moto G
- jolt on 30/10/2017 - 12:27
  
  Which OnePlus model would you consider? What did you end up buying?
  - Baebs on 30/10/2017 - 12:50
    
    Not Yk but I went with the OP5, better value for specs compared to the Axon 7 + excellent battery life, my portable chargers are currently collecting dust.
    
    Downside is that they've finished prelim testing on the AU market. https://oneplus.net/au/oneplus-5
  - yk300 on 30/10/2017 - 14:14
    
    Bought Axon 7. I was looking at 1+5.
    
    I think Axon 7 is great value at that price point. The major downside is the camera (which can be a deal breaker in your case) and some minor UI elements.
    VR at that price is like a daydream.
- virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 00:52
  
  Axon 7 is good but it seems to be known to have some issues with voice call break-ups: https://www.reddit.com/r/Axon7/comments/6f95je/axon_7_breaks…
  
  Found several posts about this through Google.
khalido on 30/10/2017 - 12:33

A google pixel or pixel xl used from ebay or gumtree. they still will have a years warranty left and should be less than 600.

LG g6 is great too.
- jolt on 30/10/2017 - 12:37
  
  +1
  
  I've heard that the LG G6 is starting to have bootloop issues too now that they've been out for a while?
  - Beanvee on 30/10/2017 - 12:54
    
    Yea I'd avoid anything with the Snapdragon 821 CPU, as it seems to be the root cause for the bootloop.
    
    Grey import Samsung S7's are in the $500 range, which is what I have.
stargalaxy on 30/10/2017 - 12:44

HTC U Ultra for $498 at HN, a bit big though.
CLoSeR on 30/10/2017 - 15:18

You should be able to snag a Samsung S7 for that price when combined with eBay sale.
yoyo6 on 30/10/2017 - 15:21

love my oneplus 5
[Deactivated] on 30/10/2017 - 15:45

Very happy with Moto G5 Plus international model.

Recommend Android Phone $300- $600 Outright?

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