Good Feature Phone?

[ryankul]

Considering ditching my smartphone for something more basic and using my tablet
for everything else. Looking at Nokia 3310 which some local stores are selling for $50.
Any other recommendations? Be nice to have a few more features but don't need
anything crazy. I'm not a huge fan of flip phones but would consider one if it was
the better option. I do text a lot but can do the old school texting fine. Thanks!

 

[bandrews]

Punkt phones are nice but pricey.
https://www.punkt.ch/en/products/mp...eNADFRTjUo92RQgvPD8tYtxoC1tQQAvD_BwE#overview

 

[ryankul]

Punkt phones are nice but pricey.
https://www.punkt.ch/en/products/mp...eNADFRTjUo92RQgvPD8tYtxoC1tQQAvD_BwE#overview

This looks awesome, except the price.. That’s more then the $250 brand new iPhone 6S I bought on ATT Go.

Anyone else seen any good options?

 

[Ulenspiegel]

I would consider the Nokia 8110 4G ("the banana phone").
Here is the comparison of Nokia 3310 and Nokia 8110 4G.

 

[mi7chy]

First choice: factory unlocked Moto E4 or ~$50 unlocked Verizon Moto E4
Second choice: ~$70 AT&T Huawei Ascend XT2

*remove bundled SIM before turning on device

 

[ryankul]

First choice: factory unlocked Moto E4 or ~$50 unlocked Verizon Moto E4
Second choice: ~$70 AT&T Huawei Ascend XT2

*remove bundled SIM before turning on device

These are both full on smartphones. Also Ive used the Ascend XT2. Too big.


Any other suggestions?

 

[noobinator]

I found this recently updated article: https://www.lifewire.com/basic-cell-phones-577534

Some decent, low priced options too.

 

[mi7chy]

These are both full on smartphones. Also Ive used the Ascend XT2. Too big.


Any other suggestions?

Don't use the smart features then it's just a feature phone that's upgradeable in the future if you change your mind. Don't see the point of paying more than ~$50 for a feature phone anyway.

 

[pika2000]

These are both full on smartphones. Also Ive used the Ascend XT2. Too big.


Any other suggestions?

The problem with feature phones today is that many are only 2G capable. You have to dig through (much) older Nokia phones to get 3G or get a carrier specific model for 4G support. Many carriers in emerging markets develop 4G/VoLtE feature phones, but they are specific to the country/carrier.

 

[ryankul]

I like the idea of that Punkt phone but just too much... I might stick it out with the Nokia 3310. I seen a LG flip phone online. Had a 5mp camera and rest was basics. Still trying to find something that will work good.

I did just order a XIAOMI QIN 1S. Usb-C and more. Hoping it works in the us. I'll let you know.