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!

    • MetalAirship@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Exactly this. I got a Moto Stylus 5G recently for $180 refurbished and it has been fantastic so far. Sure it’s nothing crazy or special, but its new enough that it’s still feels faster than my old phone (pixel 3a xl) and has a high refresh rate display so it “feels” smoother

    • iturnedintoanewt@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Thanks. They’re trying to avoid second hand, so it’s a bit of a tricky issue, but definitely second hand market is livelier.

  • twistedtxb@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    FB Messenger is an unoptimized ressource hog, I doubt you’ll be able to get a brand new $150 phone that will handle it.

    I’d say look on the second hand market for an old S10