Was considering a Nexus 5X for my GF, what should I buy instead?

[deadken]

I'm looking to replace my girlfriends Galaxy 4 cell phone. We bought her son a Galaxy 5 refurb for $125 a few months back (right after they announced that it would not get the next version of Android OS). She likes my Nexus 5X (H790) and I still love my phone (IOW: I'm not giving her mine and buying something else). Lately I've been hearing about problems with the 5X after the Nougat update, so I'm considering other phones (besides, I can't find a refurbished 5X for less than $300 and can't find a new one for less than $380 (must be H790, not H791)).

So, I figured I'd ask here. Perhaps there will be some sales coming up now that the holiday buying season has passed?

-Ken

 

[JimKiler]

samsung jhas a deal on the Galaxy 7 for $480 with an EPP account.

https://slickdeals.net/f/9533336-sa...ng-epp-ymmv?src=SiteSearchV2_SearchBarV2Algo1

I am not sure if this is outside your budget but for 32GB of internal storage plus you can add external it is super cheap for an unlocked phone.

 

[deadken]

Thanks for the suggestion. While that is a good deal, we are both pretty comfortable with something not the latest and perhaps under $300. Personally, after tasting clean Android, I really would not want to go back to a Samsung. I wouldn't have a big problem rooting it if I bought it for me. But, I'm pretty positive, she wouldn't want to 'tweak' it anytime soon.

 

[JimKiler]

Thanks for the suggestion. While that is a good deal, we are both pretty comfortable with something not the latest and perhaps under $300. Personally, after tasting clean Android, I really would not want to go back to a Samsung. I wouldn't have a big problem rooting it if I bought it for me. But, I'm pretty positive, she wouldn't want to 'tweak' it anytime soon.

I hear you i got a Moto X Pure edition and while it is not perfect i prefer it over the touchwiz interface even though i would not say one is better, just different.

 

[RockinZ28]

I hear you i got a Moto X Pure edition and while it is not perfect i prefer it over the touchwiz interface even though i would not say one is better, just different.

Best Buy via Ebay has it for $235. Seems like a good deal. Does have ability to root I believe.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-Mo...cked-Bamboo-/322376997522?hash=item4b0f2a9a92

Enter code CNEWYEAR15OFF.

 

[preslove]

Wait for the honor 8 to get to a price you're willing to spend. $330 on amazon. It often hits $300 online https://www.amazon.com/Huawei-Honor-Unlocked-Smartphone-Camera/dp/B01IVV7WGE?th=1

 

[quikah]

Wait for the honor 8 to get to a price you're willing to spend. $330 on amazon. It often hits $300 online https://www.amazon.com/Huawei-Honor-Unlocked-Smartphone-Camera/dp/B01IVV7WGE?th=1

honor 8 is good if you can find it for $300. About the same size as Nexus 5X also if size is a consideration. I have used it for about 1.5 months, no complaints really. There are very few good android phones in the ~5" size. Most everything is 5.5" these days.

 

[NAC]

I love my Nextbit Robin. They may be coming out with a new model - their website has no stock, and Amazon is clearing them out for $150 to $160. IMO - great phone, and a real bargain for the $$$.

 

[JimKiler]

Best Buy via Ebay has it for $235. Seems like a good deal. Does have ability to root I believe.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-Mo...cked-Bamboo-/322376997522?hash=item4b0f2a9a92

Enter code CNEWYEAR15OFF.

While i like my Moto X Pure, i would not buy it now, too many newer phones out now that will last longer.

 

[pete6032]

Mint condition $275.

https://swappa.com/buy/nexus-5x-unlocked