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Any phones worth getting under $500 (new or used)?

Posted on 8/17/21 at 3:21 pm
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
19153 posts
Posted on 8/17/21 at 3:21 pm
I've had a $70 moto G7 for the past year and I'm getting tired of its shitness finally. Are there any good options out there right now under $500 with all the chip shortage issues?
Posted by UltimaParadox
North Carolina
Member since Nov 2008
51354 posts
Posted on 8/17/21 at 3:30 pm to
Pixel 4a/5a?
Posted by junkfunky
Member since Jan 2011
35779 posts
Posted on 8/17/21 at 3:48 pm to
quote:

Pixel 4a


I'm happy with mine.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
91582 posts
Posted on 8/17/21 at 4:04 pm to
quote:

I've had a $70 moto G7 for the past year and I'm getting tired of its shitness finally. Are there any good options out there right now under $500 with all the chip shortage issues?


bad timing. i'm hanging onto my cracked 3XL for a bit longer because the 5a is supposed to debut next month for $450 and the 4a 5G is selling for almost that much used on swappa right now.

if you can hang on for a couple more months you should be able to get a much better deal or just pick up the 5a if the market doesn't drop much..thats in your price range.
Posted by blueridgeTiger
Granbury, TX
Member since Jun 2004
22041 posts
Posted on 8/17/21 at 4:06 pm to
I got an iPhone12 mini from Best Buy for $499.
Posted by ArkLaTexTiger
Houston
Member since Nov 2009
2568 posts
Posted on 8/17/21 at 4:45 pm to
iPhone SE with 64GB storage for $400: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-se
Posted by TheLSUriot
Clear Lake, TX
Member since Oct 2007
1563 posts
Posted on 8/17/21 at 5:17 pm to
I got a free Samsung A32 5G last week. Think it is normal priced at $299. So far it has performed well. Isn't the worst free phone ever, quite functional actually.
Posted by xXLSUXx
New Orleans, LA
Member since Oct 2010
10580 posts
Posted on 8/17/21 at 6:09 pm to
Pixel 5a. $450

One of the best camera/photo processing on the market, even against >$1k phones. Won't have certain 5g capabilities, but OLED screen, IP water proof rating, biggest battery in a Pixel so far.

I still have my Pixel 3a and trying to make it until the 6a comes out. No complaints.
This post was edited on 8/17/21 at 6:15 pm
Posted by Gold Tiger
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2008
798 posts
Posted on 8/17/21 at 6:29 pm to
Check out this place. Good prices, 30 day returns and one year warranty.
LINK
Posted by Matt225
St. George
Member since Dec 2019
1161 posts
Posted on 8/17/21 at 8:57 pm to
Can get Galaxy S20 5G refurbished for ~$500
Posted by roach3
Just moved to LA TOUR!!!
Member since Dec 2009
3001 posts
Posted on 8/18/21 at 12:13 am to
Pixel 5a 5g just came out on preorder
This post was edited on 8/18/21 at 12:14 am
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
19153 posts
Posted on 8/18/21 at 7:05 am to
I was looking at the s20 or OnePlus 8 pro

Also might just splurge for the OnePlus 9 pro for $700
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
86459 posts
Posted on 8/18/21 at 7:34 am to
Pixel 4XL is a great phone.
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
19153 posts
Posted on 8/18/21 at 8:45 am to
I think I'm going to go with the oneplus 8t. Seems like much better value then the Pixel 5a and they can be had sub $500 brand new
Posted by prplhze2000
Parts Unknown
Member since Jan 2007
56947 posts
Posted on 8/18/21 at 8:53 am to
Pixel 4a5G but the 5a version rolling out August 26
Posted by CarRamrod
Spurbury, VT
Member since Dec 2006
58306 posts
Posted on 8/18/21 at 10:10 am to
quote:

I've had a $70 moto G7 for the past year and I'm getting tired of its shitness finally. Are there any good options out there right now under $500 with all the chip shortage issues?


bad timing. i'm hanging onto my cracked 3XL for a bit longer because the 5a is supposed to debut next month for $450 and the 4a 5G is selling for almost that much used on swappa right now.

if you can hang on for a couple more months you should be able to get a much better deal or just pick up the 5a if the market doesn't drop much..thats in your price range.


go 6 or go home weirdo.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
91582 posts
Posted on 8/18/21 at 11:08 am to
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go 6 or go home weirdo.


5a is up for pre-order now for $449.

LINK
Posted by CarRamrod
Spurbury, VT
Member since Dec 2006
58306 posts
Posted on 8/18/21 at 12:17 pm to
why do you want 5 when you can have 6?
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
91582 posts
Posted on 8/18/21 at 1:13 pm to
How much the 6 gonna be tho?

I do want wifi6 and wireless charging so maybe I'll skip the 5a depending on what the 6 has.
Posted by CarRamrod
Spurbury, VT
Member since Dec 2006
58306 posts
Posted on 8/18/21 at 2:13 pm to
quote:

How much the 6 gonna be tho?

I do want wifi6 and wireless charging so maybe I'll skip the 5a depending on what the 6 has.

does it matter.....it is 6...and has wifis6 and GeeBees
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