Deciding on a mid-range Android phone

[Larry101]

I'm looking for a new Android phone that's not particularly expensive (hopefully something < 3.5k). Currently, the choices seem to be:

• Moto G
• Galaxy S3 Mini
• LG L7 II
• Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos
• Sony Xperia SP
• Huawei Ascend P2

There are a couple of other options for a bit more (e.g. S3, Huawei P6) and I know there's an LG L70 and L90 around soon too. Anybody have any thoughts on any of the above? I'm not that keen on the first two because I do use my phone's camera quite a bit. I'm not quite sure how Huawei phones are for software updates, parts availability etc. Are there any other obvious alternatives that I've missed?

 

[OGroteKoning]

Best I can advise is that you compare the phones on gsmarena. See what you like best and then look for their reviews relating to the cameras

 

[Gulio]

S4 mini?

 

[Polymathic]

Moto G best bang for your buck

 

[Larry101]

S4 mini?

S4 mini still seems a bit crazily priced for what you get. Hard to find it under 5k. Perhaps that will change once there's an S5 mini.

 

[kingrob]

If the phone is at least dual core, 1GB RAM and has a notification light, I will take it.

 

[ahoudet]

I'd say the P6 or the P2. The LG L7 II is good too. Moto G is the best value for money

 

[MR.C]

I've seen an Xperia V for sale at R2500 on another classified forum. I think it's a good deal. PM if you want the details.
PS , no affiliation.

 

[ahoudet]

I've seen an Xperia V for sale at R2500 on another classified forum. I think it's a good deal. PM if you want the details.
PS , no affiliation.

A mate of mine had a V... Had issues and Vodacom replaced it with an S4 mini... Much happier now

 

[MR.C]

A mate of mine had a V... Had issues and Vodacom replaced it with an S4 mini... Much happier now

I've got a V and had problems.
What issues did he have?

 

[ahoudet]

I've got a V and had problems.
What issues did he have?

I know he complained about freezing and some other things... Not sure about the details

 

[Brawler]

P6 is very nice for the price.

 

[Analog Revenant]

I've got a 3 months old Xperia SP for you at R2800.

 

[Vulk]

I'm looking for a new Android phone that's not particularly expensive (hopefully something < 3.5k). Currently, the choices seem to be:

• Moto G
• Galaxy S3 Mini
• LG L7 II
• Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos
• Sony Xperia SP
• Huawei Ascend P2

Moto G is clearly the best - it's not even close. But do any South African networks offer it? I was under the impression that none of them do.

 

[ahoudet]

Moto G is clearly the best - it's not even close. But do any South African networks offer it? I was under the impression that none of them do.

Nope

 

[Larry101]

Moto G is clearly the best - it's not even close. But do any South African networks offer it? I was under the impression that none of them do.

I think it's one of the few (only) phones Amazon will ship to SA. 8GB version was listed for $179 last I saw. Not sure what that works out to with shipping + VAT.