Need help/recommendation on buying a backup phone...

[sunrat39]

Hello all,

I have 6 total people on my account and I thought it would be wise to have a backup phone incase something happens to someone's phone. 5 out of 6 have iPhone's and one has a RAZR M. I was wondering what is a good backup phone for android? I am mainly looking for the best bang for the buck and is OFF CONTRACT. I have thought about the Galaxy Nexus (especially with the new 4.4 ROM that is out).

Here is some info about what I am looking for:

- We are on Verizon
- I would like for it to be 4G
- HD display
- Front camera and a decent/good back camera
- Price range: I really didn't want to go above $150 (off contract)

Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[Matt_Zenick]

Hello all,

I have 6 total people on my account and I thought it would be wise to have a backup phone incase something happens to someone's phone. 5 out of 6 have iPhone's and one has a RAZR M. I was wondering what is a good backup phone for android? I am mainly looking for the best bang for the buck and is OFF CONTRACT. I have thought about the Galaxy Nexus (especially with the new 4.4 ROM that is out).

Here is some info about what I am looking for:

- We are on Verizon
- I would like for it to be 4G
- HD display
- Front camera and a decent/good back camera
- Price range: I really didn't want to go above $150 (off contract)

Any suggestions? Thanks!

honestly the Moto X or the Nexus 5 is the best phones out there now if you get it you wont want it to be your backup phone you will want it to be your main phone lol

 

[sunrat39]

honestly the Moto X or the Nexus 5 is the best phones out there now if you get it you wont want it to be your backup phone you will want it to be your main phone lol

I have been trying for that Moto X cyber deal but I worked all the days they have offered it so far and I will work next Monday lol! I have been eying that Moto X (I have an iPhone 5) but I dunno if I want to fully jump ship just yet. My last android was Droid X.

 

[someguy01234]

honestly the Moto X or the Nexus 5 is the best phones out there now if you get it you wont want it to be your backup phone you will want it to be your main phone lol

Poor recommendation. The Nexus 5 is compatible with Verizon, however, Verizon business strategy is not compatible with Nexus 5 (in other word, the N5 doesn't work with Verizon). Moto X is $350 off contract, the camera is average for its price, not as good as the N5, and that's still $200 more than you're looking to spend.

Unless Verizon decide to support the Moto G, which have poorer camera than the Moto X even, but I predict Verizon will not support it.

There is nothing that fit your requirements at $150 off contract. The closest I can think of is a used Verizon Galaxy Nexus.

 

[Matt_Zenick]

I have been trying for that Moto X cyber deal but I worked all the days they have offered it so far and I will work next Monday lol! I have been eying that Moto X (I have an iPhone 5) but I dunno if I want to fully jump ship just yet. My last android was Droid X.

i would absolutely love to get the Moto X or the Nexus 5 but idk which to pick between

 

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