Hi guys!

So I’m trying to get a super low cost phone to do literally the bare minimum. This is, to be able to use Whatsapp. Maybe FB messenger, but this would be an afterthought. What would you recommend? Living in Asia, so Asian brands might be cheaper/easier to get.

Thanks!

  • butter@lemmy.jamestrey.comEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Go used. Your experience used or refurbished will be much better than a new phone at that price point.

    2 ago I got a OnePlus 8 Refurb from Amazon with all of it’s protections for $300. It just got it’s last Android update, but has a very active ROM scene, so I potentially have another 2 years out of this.

    Even buying this exact phone, and I’m sure you can do better, you’ll have a better experience than a new sub $200 phone. I’ve seen people buy new Samsung J series phones and barely be able to use them.

    Just don’t get a branded phone. Usually can’t ROM them and they only work on the one carrier

    • iturnedintoanewt@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Thanks! I should add that this is for a very inexperienced older user. I’m being told 2nd hand is out of the question, so…yeah. Needs to be 1st hand as well. Thanks!

      • owenfromcanada@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 year ago

        If you’re helping set it up, check out Mere Launcher. I made it partly for my wife’s grandmother who has trouble with fancier UIs. If they’re looking for simple, it might help.