Affordable smartphone in CH under 2k. Where to get or what a good model?

[jay36]

Does anybody know where or how to get an affordable smartphone under 2000 baht low risk or safely?

 

Or what is a good model thats decent for this price. Just need secondary phone for apps and web, so probably android, and good cheap recommendations?

 

Lazada seems to have a ton of crazy cheap ones with lots of reviews and he prices are like 20% of those phones elsewhere so I dont understand what is wrong with those offers or why they are so cheap. Surely cant be complete scams with all those review but wondering whats the catch, been hesitant to order since I cant read Thai and worried i miss some fineprint translating it.

 

Any thoughts? Thanks

[SamSanuk]

I’m not a cellphone connoisseur by any means, but I bought a rather inexpensive SamSung that has held up well. My suggestion is to visit one of the malls where they have a shop. $60 American is pretty low….I think I spent $100….but you never know. 

[Dmaxdan]

The super cheap ones on Lazada may be reconditioned.

[Bruno123]

Start at 3000.

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/xiaomi-redmi-9c-364gb4gb128gb-global-version-1-i4104325403-s16048715172.html

 

The 9A is cheaper, but only has a rear camera. But the price of the 3GB version is closer to the 9 price anyway. So better the 9C.

 

[vinci]

True shop have some really cheap one 

[petermik]

3 minutes ago, vinci said:

True shop have some really cheap one 

Only if you sign up for a monthly package..........

[dddave]

I tested those super cheap Lazada adds.  99% a total scam.  First of all, look at the spelling of the brand name.  Usually it will be a slightly misspelled version of a major brand: SAMSUGN instead of SAMSUNG, etc.

While the big text in the display ad will say stuff like 6 1/2" super display. 512ram, blah, blah, somewhere in the description or in the listing in your cart it will say "phone may differ".  What arrived when I bought one for B1000 was a 4 1/2 inch GSM model from at least 10 years ago.  Seller refused return but Lazada overruled and I got my money back.

 

The best cheap phones on Lazada are Real Me and Xiaomi.  Just be aware, in todays world, a phone with 2gb ram and 32 gb storage is going to be VERY limited.

[Gottfrid]

Just face it 2k baht (54 USD) is too small. You do not get a good model of phone for that amount. If can´t spend at least 5k baht on a phone, I can´t see a good future for such person in Thailand.

[gearbox]

You can't get a reasonable spec brand name phone under 2k. Try pawn shops or second hand. The phone shouldn't be too old model/OS version as you may not be able to get security updates.

 

Memory wise ram is much more important,  don't go below 3gb as it would run very slow.

[Sparktrader]

Samsung a12

[Chris.B]

Cheap Charlie.

 

 

Edited September 25, 2022 by Chris.B

[rankric]

2k can get you a <deleted>oni BG50.

 

Decent phone with decent weather resistance, specifically developed with Begpacker friendly apps pre-installed, Patreon and gofundme straight out of the box. 

 

 

[rankric]

Just now, rankric said:

2k can get you a Shytoni BG50.

 

Decent phone with decent weather resistance, specifically developed with Begpacker friendly apps pre-installed, Patreon and gofundme straight out of the box. 

 

 

 

[MrBrad]

9 hours ago, Chris.B said:

Cheap Charlie.

 

 

Maybe.  Maybe not.  Who cares?

[Rimmer]

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