Comments on: Need a cheap cell phone

Question: Need a cheap cell phone

roaring beast — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:31:14 -0800

Shopping for a cell phone - new unlocked GSM or t-mobile android smart phone, good camera (at least 5 MP), respectable battery life and under $200 without a plan (ebay ok). Any recommendations?

By: wongcorgi

wongcorgi — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:58:29 -0800

You're not going to find any good new off contract phones for under $200. You may be able to find a decent used one for around there. I would go with a used Galaxy S2.

But if you can shell out the extra $100, get the Nexus 4.

By: kindall

kindall — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:11:28 -0800

Yep, the Nexus 4 is going to be so much better than any used phone you get off eBay, stretch and pony up the extra $100 for it.

By: MeghanC

MeghanC — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:13:59 -0800

I think that "new" is going to be your downfall here. If you'll accept "mint" or "excellent" condition used phones, though, you have some options. Wongcorgi's suggestion of the Galaxy S2 is a good one, and I just bought a (used) HTC Sensation that I'm very pleased with. The HTC Amaze is a step down from the Sensation, but still in that price range, and still a good phone. All three of those can be had used from $175-$250, depending on condition, etc.

By: hypersloth

hypersloth — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:00:41 -0800

I just bought an unlocked HTC Sensation 4G for T-Mobile off eBay for $150, certified working by a reputable cell dealer with a 30-day return policy, and it's flawless even though they listed its condition as fair.

By: elmonobonobo

elmonobonobo — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:29:29 -0800

Sensation 4g for the win. The HTC Amaze is a small step *up*. I'm using the Amaze now and previously had a Sensation 4g. Both are great phones.