Best Android Under €100

TheCoolWay

Getting parent an android for xmas gift, need something that has a front facing camera, decent screen size (4.5) and 4g would be a bonus (not a priority). Any recommendations? (not ordering one of those chinese models, may try them for myself though at some point)

Sam Mac

There is the Moto G 4G if you can stretch your budget a small bit. Great phone that's always being recommended round here.

TheCoolWay

Sam Mac wrote: »

There is the Moto G 4G if you can stretch your budget a small bit. Great phone that's always being recommended round here.

Have that meself Out of the price range im afraid. 100 max

braddun

landvo l200 but from reviews build quality not best and camera not great but gets good reviews for price

if you want 4g you get landvo l200g but 4gb less memory


what prepaid service has she got,look at companys website and buy 4g phone

unlocked nokia 520 would be ok but you need to buy microsd for more memory

moto g would be good but buy newest version

TheCoolWay

braddun wrote: »

landvo l200 but from reviews build quality not best and camera not great but gets good reviews for price

if you want 4g you get landvo l200g but 4gb less memory


what prepaid service has she got,look at companys website and buy 4g phone

unlocked nokia 520 would be ok but you need to buy microsd for more memory

moto g would be good but buy newest version

Vodafone

Sam Mac

The Landvo is a Chinese Android phone though. Lots of people having SIM issues with it too, and you would be lucky to get it mid January if you ordered it now.

Can they do without the front camera? The Moto E is a great phone for the price.

Just a little Samba

I think the moto g at 99 is a good bet.

kevinroche3333

Does anyone know what shops sell Motorola Moto E?

smilerf

kevinroche3333 wrote: »

Does anyone know what shops sell Motorola Moto E?

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kevinroche3333

smilerf wrote: »

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89euro Moto E today only on three.ie thanks for the tip!

Sam Mac

kevinroche3333 wrote: »

89euro Moto E today only on three.ie thanks for the tip!

79.99 on TescoMobile.ie + €1.50 for unlock code on eBay.

http://www.tescomobile.ie/phones/displayPhone.aspx?p=228

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Motorola-moto-e-on-tesco-unlock-code-XT1021-XT1022-XT1032-Fast-And-Quick-/151461493137?pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item2343cef991

Not to mention the fact that 3 locked phones are near-impossible to unlock.

Just a little Samba

Sam Mac wrote: »

79.99 on TescoMobile.ie + €1.50 for unlock code on eBay.


Not to mention the fact that 3 locked phones are near-impossible to unlock.

Motorola don't network lock their phones. It locks to the first sim put into the phone. And network locks do not variety from one network to another.

Sam Mac

Just a little Samba wrote: »

Motorola don't network lock their phones. It locks to the first sim put into the phone. And network locks so no variety from one network to another.

It is still €10 cheaper than 3, which was my main point.

bennyineire

Sam Mac wrote: »

79.99 on TescoMobile.ie + €1.50 for unlock code on eBay.

http://www.tescomobile.ie/phones/displayPhone.aspx?p=228

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Motorola-moto-e-on-tesco-unlock-code-XT1021-XT1022-XT1032-Fast-And-Quick-/151461493137?pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item2343cef991

Not to mention the fact that 3 locked phones are near-impossible to unlock.

Very easy to unlock any Android phone, all you got to do is root it, google it

beauf

Just a little Samba wrote: »

I think the moto g at 99 is a good bet.

Where

Just a little Samba

beauf wrote: »

Where

Typo, should have been moto e.

That said, the moto g at 158 from meteor is a serious deal. And as I said before, it locks to the first sim you put into it so you can buy it in meteor, pop any sim in and you're good to go.

beauf

Cant find it on meteor

Just a little Samba

beauf wrote: »

Cant find it on meteor

I got one in store in Blanchardstown on the 21st.

theoneeyedman

kevinroche3333 wrote: »

Does anyone know what shops sell Motorola Moto E?

115 in argos sim free.....no bull****/ebay/rooting/bloatware etc.

beauf

Just a little Samba wrote: »

I got one in store in Blanchardstown on the 21st.

Which model was that.

Just a little Samba

beauf wrote: »

Which model was that.

The moto g.

beauf

There's more than one version of the motog. 8/16 gb 3g or 4g 4.5" or 5"

There's the S3 mini or Ace 3 for about 80~99. They are older lesser phones though.

Just a little Samba

beauf wrote: »

There's more than one version of the motog. 8/16 gb 3g or 4g 4.5" or 5"

There's the S3 mini or Ace 3 for about 80~99. They are older lesser phones though.

4.5", 4g, 8gb with expandable memory.

beauf

Ok cheers for that.

sparky63

Littlewoods have the Moto e for 115 euro, delivered in 2 days.

Sam Mac

sparky63 wrote: »

Littlewoods have the Moto e for 115 euro, delivered in 2 days.

79.99 in Tesco Mobile. Comes Sim free too.

bud1970

Alcatel Tablet AND alcatel Pop c1 android phone in Tescos for 99 euro!!!! Bought one myself. cracking wee tablet..

Barginhunter01

I use a moto e. Great little phone.

GaGa21

What is the the screen size of the Moto E in Tesco? Is it a bigger phone than the Moto G?

Mr E

http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/moto-g-vs-moto-e

I just got a Moto E for my Dad's birthday (his first smartphone and a good introduction I think)

Tommay

Huawei Ascend Y550, had a look at one in Meteor the other day, seems like a great deal.

4G Ready
4.5" Display
5MP Camera
Quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU

79.99 on Meteor, possible unlock codes on ebay.

http://www.carphonewarehouse.ie/Product/huawei-ascend-y550/239242/1.112

Poulgorm

The OP needed a front facing camera. The Moto E doesn't have one.

kevinroche3333

Ordered Moto E Monday from 3 for 89e, delivered Tuesday, very happy!

Highly recommended to anyone intending to buy efficient, value for money, good quality smartphone for christmas etc

GaGa21

Thanks for all the info. Wanted a phone for my Mam and was looking at the Moto G or the Sony M2. Have decided on the Moto G 5 now as the big screen is the deciding factor and it's reduced in Argos too. Happy out!

BostonB

They are closer to €200 than under €100

GaGa21

BostonB wrote:

They are closer to €200 than under €100

I know that but I'm not the OP. I wouldn't have even known about the Moto G only for this thread. Others may be in same position so just sharing.

TheCoolWay

ended on with the s3 mini on vodafone. they don't offer any better at that price on android. present for a "novice" android user

Sam Mac

kevinroche3333 wrote: »

Ordered Moto E Monday from 3 for 89e, delivered Tuesday, very happy!

Highly recommended to anyone intending to buy efficient, value for money, good quality smartphone for christmas etc

any reason why you didn't buy from Tesco Mobile for 10 euro cheaper? Just curious. It comes 'Sim free' too and you could use your 3 SIM.