Need some advice regarding phones

[jonhcox]

Ladies & Gentlemen,

So 6 months ago my wife and I decided to experiment and try a couple iPhone 6 Pluses. We went with the AT&T Next plan so we pay for them in installments. This month we have decided to start putting in a serious effort to pay off debt. So we are going to sell our iPhones and pay off the Next plan. I'm looking at Swappa for some decent sub $250 handsets that we can use for a year or two while we cut back the phone bill. My question is, what's a decent phone that we can use for a while? We both need smartphones because we need access to email and other apps, and I'd like to stay away from iOS. We both decided that though the phone was nice, the OS was lacking. I was looking at a couple lightly used LG G2's and a couple Moto X's (2013 version). I've had a Moto X prior to the iPhone and I enjoyed the phone a lot, not so much the camera, but I have a real camera if I need to take serious photos. Would either of those phones be viable and usable for around 15-18 months?

I very much appreciate any and all input.

 

[IronCat21]

I really liked my Galaxy S4, there are going for 190-200 on Amazon right now without a contract. It should be getting lollipop as well!

 

[mdk32014]

I got a used s3 on Amazon $120. I love this phone.

 

[gone down south]

Maybe a Nexus 5?

 

[mcg3745]

G2 would be a great choice. I just had a terrible experience with Cell Phone Doctor on Swappa when buying a G2. Their phones must look ok to the masses but I am pretty picky and both phones they sent me had poorly replaced screens. Anyway, a G2's screen is really good, camera is better than my note3 and you can get about any accessory for pretty cheap.

Yes, I Note.

 

[EliteNode]

As IronCat said Galaxy S4 is a great choice if you can get it under $200. Look for the I9505 as well, it has more developer support.

 

[Nice N Sticky]

I know it's a bit unorthodox to suggest a non android phone, but it might be worth looking at a Nokia 1520. They tend to go for 200-300 on ebay unlocked.

 

[IronCat21]

I hear really good things about Amazon Fire Phones as well, if you want something that's not an android phone.

 

[Nice N Sticky]

I hear really good things about Amazon Fire Phones as well, if you want something that's not an android phone.

It's based on android though, and while they call it Fire OS it is quite similar in many aspects.