Hey OB! My Oppo A53s hit the floor a little too hard and now I'm up for a new phone, doesn't need to be an upgrade just need something to get me by. The Oppo was great and never let me down. I'm needing a phone for basic tasks, no 5G, no gaming no heavy multitasking required. Just need something not too laggy for moderate use with browser and a few basic apps running. Prefer non-terrible camera if possible, I know my budget is low. Happy with refurb or new just want the best bang for buck! Thanks for helping.
Best Budget Phone under $250?
figarow on 25/04/2023 - 16:06
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Think the Oppo had more features 😅
What are the “basic apps” you run this phone doesn’t?
Preowned galaxy s something?
I have an OPPO A54, slightly over $250 but well worth it- really good phone (though 100% need a screen protector) and the cheapest I found with NFC. You may be able to price match somewhere and get a 'beat by 5-10% too.
https://www.mobileciti.com.au/oppo-a54-5g-dual-sim-6-5-039-0…
Don't all oppos come with a screen protector already on? Every one I've ever gotten has.
Oh, you're right! Ha didn't even notice. I'm now happier that the glass wasn't what was getting dinged up (only had it a month)
Does mean I have two layers of screen protector on now…
motorola g22 - pretty snappy 4gb ram ($179)
has NFC/Contactless payments and a decent camera (I spent 5 hrs researching for a phone under $200 that is most bang for buck)
You just reminded me that you don't seem to hear about Oppo mobile deals anymore. 2 years ago it was constant and convinced me to get the A91 at half price. It has been surprisingly pain-free for my basic needs (I don't game either), except the unexpected requirement for VOOC chargers and cables for fast charging.
I had a very frustrating experience with a budget Motorola in the past, but it may have been related to the very low specs.
My oppo a52 hit many hard surfaces 'accidently' too hard, repeatedly.
And when I lost half my junk on it I didn't care, ahhhh catharsis.
Motorola Moto G62 as per Best Budget Smartphone (Under $300) in 2023. Unfortunately you missed the recent deals where it was $249. It's $347 now which may still be the best value at the moment since the next highly rated phone is the Pixel 6a as per Best Mid-Range Smartphone ($300 ⇆ $500) in 2023 which is not currently on sale unfortunately so quite outside your budget.