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Brookhouse's avatar
Brookhouse
SMARTY Commentator
01-02-2023

Cheap Android phone with 5G and GooglePay

I'm looking for a budget Android phone, just as a backup phone, that works with 5G on Smarty and supports GooglePay (maybe they all do?).

Any suggestions or preferences?

6 Replies

  • MSF's avatar
    MSF
    SMARTY Guru
    02-02-2023

    Just had a look through Amazon's offerings.

    It looks like the terms "5G" and "budget" are not often seen together. Couldn't see anything much under about £330.

  • George's avatar
    George
    Team SMARTY
    02-02-2023

    Yeah Brookhouse like MSF says there - 5G and budget are really rare, even with Android devices. If it is purely a backup then I would encourage you to have a look at some of the refurbished devices you can get nowadays, a lot of providers still offer a decent warranty with them and there is usually a chunk of the cost of the device.

    • Brookhouse's avatar
      Brookhouse
      SMARTY Commentator
      03-02-2023

      What about the Honor 8X 5G, which I've subsequently found? It's £199.99. Any thoughts?

      It's on the list of 5G phones that work with Smarty, but seems to have an older version of the operating system, and perhaps a bespoke version?

  • Chalkychap's avatar
    Chalkychap
    SMARTY Trendsetter
    02-02-2023

    Have a look at the Google Pixel 6a.
    This is a 5G handset, and should last you for 4-5 years.
    Currently £399 in Argos (SIM Free), or directly from Google (with the option of 0% APR financing for 24 months at £16.63/month).

  • RalphDa_1828705's avatar
    RalphDa_1828705
    SMARTY Pioneer
    04-02-2023

    Oppo A74, £150 at Argos, £125 on eBay