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Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« on: November 16, 2017, 01:51:15 PM »
Title says it all. It needs to work with T Mobile, and a good camera would be appreciated.

Any thoughts?

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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2017, 02:00:00 PM »
Some options..


Moto x4
LG V20 (not my Taste but some people like it )
One Plus 3
Honor 8


Are you willing to buy used ?
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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2017, 02:22:06 PM »
Are you willing to buy used ?
No

Thanks

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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2017, 06:08:08 PM »
I've done Apple, Samsungs and I chose this one for my most recent purchase (for $200 more back in June)

https://www.amazon.com/Huawei-Amazon-Alexa-Leica-Camera/dp/B01MYRABC3/ref=sr_1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1510873421&sr=1-3&keywords=huawei+mate+9
 
If you don't need a USA warranty there are newer models and/or cheaper high-end grey/imported options from Huawei.

If you absolutely can't go higher than $400 look at the Huawei 8.


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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2017, 07:44:05 PM »
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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2017, 08:28:00 PM »
I've had this for a year and think it's great..
https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16875705054

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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2017, 08:31:38 PM »
I've had this for a year and think it's great..
https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16875705054
+1 Another nice choice
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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2017, 09:47:18 PM »
Is the Samsung Galaxy or an iPhone not Considered unlocked?
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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2017, 09:48:38 PM »
Is the Samsung Galaxy or an iPhone not Considered unlocked?
OP said under $400 and not used.

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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2017, 09:50:57 PM »
OP said under $400 and not used.
I have gotten a Samsung Galaxy S7 for under 400 brand new from swappa.
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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2017, 09:51:28 PM »
I have gotten a Samsung Galaxy S7 for under 400 brand new from swappa.
great deal

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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2017, 09:52:22 PM »
great deal
sure was, I have gotten many phones over the past few years from them very reliable and great condition and even some new ones.
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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #12 on: November 17, 2017, 05:35:50 AM »
Thanks all

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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2017, 10:42:23 PM »
Title says it all. It needs to work with T Mobile, and a good camera would be appreciated.

Any thoughts?

My 2 Cents:

ZTE Axon 7 - $379 new, on sale every now and then. Newegg
Pros:
  • Built like a tank. Trust me, I've dropped it too many times to count.
  • Didn't mess up android too much, surprisingly good with Android updates
  • Good Battery, Fast charge 3.0
  • AMAZING Speakers and audio
  • Great Samsung made AMOLED screen
Cons:
  • The camera is only OK, it can take nice shots in manual mode though.
  • Buttonplacement takes some getting used to.

LG V-20 - $319 new, on sale often as well. amazon
Pros:
  • Built Well, metal etc. Just watch out for the camera lens glass
  • Didn't mess up android too much, LG is usually good with upddates
  • Great camera, Wide angle camera (Unique to LG phones)
  • REMOVABLE BATTERY! Good Battery, Fast charge 3.0
  • Great headphone audio
  • huge screen (LCD), 2nd screen
Cons:
  • The camera is only OK, it can take nice shots in manual mode though.
  • the 2nd screen takes getting used to before it begins felling useful


These 2 phones are very different in size, that may be the main decider.
Both have Fast, good service on T-mobile.
Both have good hardware and SD card slots.

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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #14 on: November 24, 2017, 09:29:59 PM »
How about PIxel 2? Anyone who's using it, please share your experience?

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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #15 on: November 25, 2017, 03:39:40 PM »
I ended up getting the Mate 9. Hope it works out.

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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #16 on: November 25, 2017, 06:16:35 PM »
I ended up getting the Mate 9. Hope it works out.
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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #17 on: November 25, 2017, 06:44:55 PM »
How about PIxel 2? Anyone who's using it, please share your experience?
Dw's cousin is a photographer. He bought one and was soo impressed with the camera that he uses it instead of his professional camera.

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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #18 on: November 25, 2017, 07:08:44 PM »
LG G5 32GB Unlocked Smartphone For $199.95 Shipped From B&H https://t.co/dbC5nCLzfb
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Re: Best Unlocked Android Phone Up To $400?
« Reply #19 on: November 25, 2017, 07:33:14 PM »
If u work for a living, why kill urself working?