the best 250$ future proof phone

samstalker · Aug 30, 2016

what is the best phone in the price of 250$ that could last with me for 2-3 years without giving me a hard time ?

Corwin65 · Aug 30, 2016

2 soup cans, 2 nails and a string. Ultimate future proofing. Great battery life.

Any current phone in that price range should last 2-3 years with proper handling.

samstalker · Aug 30, 2016

Corwin65 :

so you don't have anything to recommand for me?

Corwin65 · Aug 30, 2016

What type of phone do you need/want. There are so many variables.

What things are important to you in a phone? What country?

My general answer was to your general questions.

I will gladly help you if you provide me with a little bit more information.

JQB45 · Aug 30, 2016

Nexus 5 or Nexus 5X
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875136384

samstalker · Aug 30, 2016

Corwin65 :

the important stuff are the performance while doing some heavy stuff on it like gaming for a long time i i prefer if it support an sd card for more memory

samstalker · Aug 30, 2016

JQB45 :

yeah i saw the phone it looks nice but i can't add sd cards or anything to it witch might be a problem after a long time

hang-the-9 · Aug 30, 2016

samstalker :

Any new or even 1 or 2 yr old top tier phone will be fine for several years. Samsung S7, S6, LG G3-4-5, iPhone 6, etc...

I have an LG G3 that is a few years old that I feel will be fine for several more years. I just made sure I got a phone with an easily replaceable battery and an SD card slot since the battery is likely to go before the phone is no longer usable. Price all depends on where you are and how you buy it. I got my phone free with a 2 yr contact extension with Verizon, you may need $600 for yours if you buy it unlocked without service.

samstalker · Aug 30, 2016

hang-the-9 :

samstalker :

Any new or even 1 or 2 yr old top tier phone will be fine for several years. I have an LG G3 that is a few years old that I feel will be fine for several more years. Price all depends on where you are and how you buy it. I got my phone free with a 2 yr contact extension with Verizon, you may need $600 for yours if you buy it unlocked without service.

but when you bought that phone it was new and more than 350$ right?

Corwin65 · Aug 30, 2016

JQB45 :

Lack of warranty would make me nervous.

hang-the-9 · Aug 30, 2016

samstalker :

No, when I got that phone it was new and free with the contract since I had an upgrade. If you were to buy an LG G3 when it was new, unlocked and no contact, it's about a $500 phone then.

I doubt you can get a fast phone unlocked now that is decently usable for $250, since that is at the low to maybe mid range of the devices. Just look at what your carrier offers. Biggest issue people run into is they get a cheap phone with low internal storage and then can't install programs.

You can find a used phone also for $250 that is in good shape and fast. A used S6 should be in that range in good shape.

samstalker · Aug 30, 2016

Corwin65 :

so no more suggestions?

samstalker · Aug 30, 2016

hang-the-9 :

samstalker :

No, when I got that phone it was new and free with the contract since I had an upgrade.

I doubt you can get a fast phone unlocked now that is decently usable for $250, since that is at the low to maybe mid range of the devices. Just look at what your carrier offers. Biggest issue people run into is they get a cheap phone with low internal storage and then can't install programs.

You can find a used phone also for $250 that is in good shape and fast. A used S6 should be in that range in good shape.

i was searhcing for lg g4 witch is a nice phone but didn't find it at any local store they say i have to wait 2-3weeks to get one

hang-the-9 · Aug 30, 2016

So if you like it, wait 2-3 weeks, unless your current phone is dead, that is not long to wait.

samstalker · Aug 30, 2016

hang-the-9 :

yup it's dead

it's an htc sensation been using it for 4 years

samstalker · Aug 30, 2016

you think 32gb and 2gb ram will be enough for 3 years without the need to add more?

samstalker · Aug 30, 2016

so the only phone you guys suggest is the nexus 5x?

hang-the-9 · Aug 30, 2016

samstalker :

32 gb internal memory is plenty, even with many apps on the thing.

samstalker · Aug 30, 2016

hang-the-9 :

ok ty

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