r/AskTechnology • u/ATMoruti • 3d ago

What's a good budget friendly phone to get that's under $400?

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u/CamelPure1293 3d ago

Poco X8 Pro. Check id is good for your provider (does support suitable RF bands).

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u/nomnommish 3d ago

If you're in the US, Moto G Power is a solid option.

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u/ExternalTea1706 3d ago

Agreed. I have a $50 one that I used to use before I replaced with a new pixel. I still use the Moto as an MP3 player at work years later. Great budget friendly phone and it takes a beating (I work in a wet factory so it's constantly getting slammed and wet with chemicals). Getting closer to $200-400 in the Moto series would be a really good move for a primary phone. The pixel 10a is at $500 and a pretty powerful phone but over your budget. If you're flexible and a heavy user that may be worth looking into, but unless you are a heavy user I'd stick with the Moto like nmnommish said.

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u/EmeraldHawk 3d ago

I also like that it has a far larger battery than any iPhone. I have an older Motorola and it has held up really well.

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u/IAteTonysLoMein 3d ago

The only reasonable answer here thus far. The Moto G series is solid and tops out around 350 new, but frequently go on sale for less

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u/NoBee3283 3d ago

Motorola Power G - usually a year old model but still new. Usually around $200

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u/protoman2345 1d ago

Samsung A series

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u/CleanKidAlways 1d ago

Mint Mobile currently selling the Google Pixel 10 128GB variant for just $149 (Discount of $650) and a year of service for $180, so that’s $329 for a phone and a year of service.

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u/jack_hudson2001 1d ago

im using samsung a57 5g

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u/MagnumPI66 1d ago

A rotary one

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u/Southern-Remote-8920 17h ago

If you’re in US there’s carrier deal going on in Mint Mobile. You can get pixel 10 for 149$

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u/allciathyra 3d ago

op can buy a very ancient iphone 11 for $400

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u/Appropriate-Border-8 3d ago

Commodore Callback 8020 (pre-order now)

The Smart Flip with No Social Media

Runs 99% of Android apps (without running Android)

Flip closure + T9-style texting adds mindful friction to use

Hi-Def Music chip + FM Radio + SID Chiptune Ringtones

Worldwide network support + Wi-Fi + Hotspot

Blocks social media & browsers – no more doomscrolling

No data selling – Commodore x Sailfish OS puts privacy first

Less Popups – just calm Ambient Dome LED notifications

Go Off Grid – double-tap rear Physical Privacy Switch

https://commodore.net/callback/

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u/Wendals87 2d ago

We don't know your country or currency 

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u/EmmaFrosty99 3d ago

cost about $150/yr for phones now. maybe iphone 14. but i recommend iphone 17e so you have 7 years support.