Hal65 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 In the past I made the mistake of buying a smart phone with 512 MB of internal memory. I came to find out that Google Android will not install many apps on the SD card even after using programs like App2SD. My next phone will have at least 2 GB of internal memory. Can anyone recommend a good lower-cost option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) You can use sites like GSMArena and enter your spec criteria, and return models which meet your requirements. http://www.gsmarena.com/search.php3 You might want to share: smart/dumb your budget your OS data requirements screen size using just 2 GB of ROM will return a gazillion models. Edited August 16, 2016 by mtls2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal65 Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Ok, I'm looking for Android, around 1,500 baht (I want to not feel bad if it breaks or gets stolen so "on the cheap side"). Other criteria of no importance, just need Line on wifi and some other basic apps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I have a Doogee Y6 (think it is) with 2gb of RAM and 16gb storage which I use only in Thailand. Only cost £55 off ebay lovely phone for the money and not a big deal if you drop or lose it . Plenty of room for apps or certainly what I need anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Do you only need to use the phone in Thailand? Would you be happy being locked to a particular network? AIS, DTAC and TrueMove H all have some 'bargain' phones, but these may be locked to that network, and you may have to subscribe to a specific plan. http://www.ais.co.th/supervaluepack/smartphone/ http://www.dtac.co.th/search/device/index.html?ftp=dp&dmanu=dtac&dmdel=&pmp=900 https://truemoveh.truecorp.co.th/device/detail/183?bundle=package You could grind through http://www.thaimobilecenter.com/home/index.asp looking for models which might meet your budget. 1,500 THB is a fairly aggressive price-point, unless second-hand or found on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal65 Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 There are phones for 1,500 and below at Big C. I would be happy with an AIS phone also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 http://www.shopat7.com/mobile/cherry-mobile/spin-2-black.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal65 Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 8 hours ago, mtls2005 said: http://www.shopat7.com/mobile/cherry-mobile/spin-2-black.html MemoryROM 4 GB. / RAM 512 MB. Does that mean only 512 mb app storage (neglecting an APP2SD type of program)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Yes, just 512 MB. It's hard to find a decent smartphone at that price point with a lot of internal memory, even at Big C. http://www.bigc.co.th/i-mobile-smartphone-model-i-style-219.html http://www.bigc.co.th/ais-smartphone-model-super-combo-lava-iris-360-3-5-inch.html http://www.bigc.co.th/true-smartphone-smart-max-4-inch.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 10 hours ago, Hal65 said: Does that mean only 512 mb app storage Errm apps are stored on the ROM and sdcard partition and loaded/unloaded into RAM as and when necessary or am I wrong ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I noticed that the Microsoft Lumina 640 LTE is now priced at 3,450 baht. I bought one some months back just to see what a Windows 10 phone was all about. Android is without a doubt a better system but the Lumina hardware is VERY good. 8 GB memory and is compatible with a memory card. The signal strength and call quality is excellent. The camera is also excellent as well as battery life. The battery is removable. I had a Samsung Galaxy S3 that I replaced to screen and was using it. Right now I'm using a phone as a hotspot modem for the Internet. I was disappointed with the S3 speed and tried the Lumina. It is much faster. The S3 is now in a drawer and the Lumina is back as my daily driver. I posted this to say that the Lumina is a lot of phone for a small price. If you can get used to Windows 10, it may be the best choice you could make for an inexpensive phone. Windows 10 is not as intuitive as Android but everything is there if you look for it. There are a lot fewer apps but I have found what apps I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xircal Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 8 hours ago, Gary A said: I noticed that the Microsoft Lumina 640 LTE is now priced at 3,450 baht. I bought one some months back just to see what a Windows 10 phone was all about. Android is without a doubt a better system but the Lumina hardware is VERY good. 8 GB memory and is compatible with a memory card. The signal strength and call quality is excellent. The camera is also excellent as well as battery life. The battery is removable. I had a Samsung Galaxy S3 that I replaced to screen and was using it. Right now I'm using a phone as a hotspot modem for the Internet. I was disappointed with the S3 speed and tried the Lumina. It is much faster. The S3 is now in a drawer and the Lumina is back as my daily driver. I posted this to say that the Lumina is a lot of phone for a small price. If you can get used to Windows 10, it may be the best choice you could make for an inexpensive phone. Windows 10 is not as intuitive as Android but everything is there if you look for it. There are a lot fewer apps but I have found what apps I use. Don't buy a Windows phone: https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-is-demolishing-its-smartphone-business-1778594627 Also, you won't qualify for the free Windows 10 upgrade on the Lumina 640 which Gary A suggested. That's why it's cheap: http://betanews.com/2016/03/21/windows-10-mobile-does-not-support-older-lumias/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xircal Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 8 hours ago, Gary A said: I noticed that the Microsoft Lumina 640 LTE is now priced at 3,450 baht. I bought one some months back just to see what a Windows 10 phone was all about. Android is without a doubt a better system but the Lumina hardware is VERY good. 8 GB memory and is compatible with a memory card. The signal strength and call quality is excellent. The camera is also excellent as well as battery life. The battery is removable. I had a Samsung Galaxy S3 that I replaced to screen and was using it. Right now I'm using a phone as a hotspot modem for the Internet. I was disappointed with the S3 speed and tried the Lumina. It is much faster. The S3 is now in a drawer and the Lumina is back as my daily driver. I posted this to say that the Lumina is a lot of phone for a small price. If you can get used to Windows 10, it may be the best choice you could make for an inexpensive phone. Windows 10 is not as intuitive as Android but everything is there if you look for it. There are a lot fewer apps but I have found what apps I use. Don't buy a Windows phone: https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-is-demolishing-its-smartphone-business-1778594627 Also, you won't qualify for the free Windows 10 upgrade on the Lumina 640 which Gary A suggested. That's why it's cheap: http://betanews.com/2016/03/21/windows-10-mobile-does-not-support-older-lumias/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) 9 hours ago, Xircal said: Don't buy a Windows phone: https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-is-demolishing-its-smartphone-business-1778594627 Also, you won't qualify for the free Windows 10 upgrade on the Lumina 640 which Gary A suggested. That's why it's cheap: http://betanews.com/2016/03/21/windows-10-mobile-does-not-support-older-lumias/ That's rather odd. My Lumina 640 upgraded to Windows 10. My Lumina 640 LTE upgraded a couple months ago. Whatever MS ends up doing is OK with me. The phone will be entirely obsolete in a couple years anyways. In the meantime, I am quite impressed with the hardware and performance. I don't care if Windows phones totally die. I have mentioned that Android is a better operating system. Like many others I'm NOT a MS fanboy. Edited September 16, 2016 by Gary A Add info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Don't buy a Windows phone: https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-is-demolishing-its-smartphone-business-1778594627 Also, you won't qualify for the free Windows 10 upgrade on the Lumina 640 which Gary A suggested. That's why it's cheap: http://betanews.com/2016/03/21/windows-10-mobile-does-not-support-older-lumias/ Nonsense. My wife had a 640 which upgraded to W10. Sadly W8.5 was better so we have now both ditched MS phones and gone over to Android now that the OS is actually usable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xircal Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 7 hours ago, JaseTheBass said: Nonsense. My wife had a 640 which upgraded to W10. Sadly W8.5 was better so we have now both ditched MS phones and gone over to Android now that the OS is actually usable. I provided the links to save anyone the problem they're likely to come across by buying a Windows phone and then discovering it can't be upgraded (according to the editors who wrote those articles). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I can assure you that my Lumina 640 LTE has Windows 10. Even if still had Windows 8.1, it is still a great piece of hardware. I still have an old Nokia C5 5MP and other than the small screen it takes very good pictures and has good reception and voice quality. Granted, it doesn't do much else but is great for calls and taking pictures. As a side note, my Wife's Galaxy S5 died a few days ago. As you likely know that was a Samsung flagship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 On 10/6/2016 at 5:36 PM, Gary A said: I can assure you that my Lumina 640 LTE has Windows 10. Even if still had Windows 8.1, it is still a great piece of hardware. I still have an old Nokia C5 5MP and other than the small screen it takes very good pictures and has good reception and voice quality. Granted, it doesn't do much else but is great for calls and taking pictures. As a side note, my Wife's Galaxy S5 died a few days ago. As you likely know that was a Samsung flagship. As I suspected, the mainboard failed. Samsung wants 7,000 baht to replace it. That's two S4's and now an S5 with mainboard failures. I'm finished with Samsung phones. I'll see how long the Microsoft Lumina lasts. I can buy two more Luminas for the cost of the S5 repair. With the latest Samsungs catching on fire and my experiences that's a good reason to change brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siam2007 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 WIKO ROBBY (2016 version) - 2 GB RAM / 16 GB internal. 5.5" screen. android 6.0 very friendly update policy cost: 3.790 THB (make sure you get the 2016 version as the older version comes with 1GB Ram) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbra Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 BIGC is offering a smart phone by IAS for 34baht + 400baht of calls = 432 baht ,is 4G 2 cams 4GB internal mem 4" screen for purchase by Thai citizens only. They work great for LINE.internet browsing and WIFI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themerg Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) We are being worked over by the smartphone industry and they are winning. The market is made in such a way that if you want apps, you will have to go for the higher RAM and the higher price. The higher RAM and ROM will be the standard soon. I you do not want apps, go to Gearbest.com for an 800 baht,32 gb RAM and 32 gb ROM GSM only phone. If you want apps, 1 gb RAM will not be enough. I found all this the hard way over the course of 2 years in LOS. I just got a One plus 3 phone for 16900 from Lazada.co.th. I paid through 7-11, had in my hands in 4 days. Phone is 5.5 inch, 6 gb RAM, 64 gb ROM, dual sim card, no SD card but who needs an SD card with 64 gb ROM. My advice is pay a lot but not a lot of a lot, and I am cheap. Edited October 19, 2016 by themerg typing mistakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I would go for at least 16 GB fixed storage. There are plenty of lower priced phones now with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikbenhet Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) RAM : Random Access Memory ROM: Read Only Memory So a SmartPhone with specs 2GB/512MB will have 2GB internal storage(to store the OS and Apps) and 512 MB RAM (internal memory) to run the OS and Apps in. An optional SD card will give you additional storage which can only be used for the storage of some Apps, not all apps are compatible, and data (Docs,photo's, Music, Movies. etc.) Edited October 19, 2016 by ikbenhet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I've found 2 GB definitely not enough. Like the OP, many apps can't be moved to SD card so it didn't take many apps to where I basically have to delete an app to install one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainLife Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Now you are smart, guess you can buy a new smartphone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheops Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 4 hours ago, norbra said: BIGC is offering a smart phone by IAS for 34baht + 400baht of calls = 432 baht ,is 4G 2 cams 4GB internal mem 4" screen for purchase by Thai citizens only. They work great for LINE.internet browsing and WIFI We have one for our 6 year old son. I have to say it's pretty capable and not too slow. If you don't need a high end this will do fine. It's a prepaid phone. Not sure though if it's locked to a provider, but the phone will be mostly used with wifi anyway. It even has indeed 4G and GPS as well. Also tons of other features. Very bright screen also. Don't know about battery life. Don't know the requirement if for Thai only. My wife and sil bought it when shopping last week. Anyway for the money 432 Thai baht its of course worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realenglish1 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 For the money OPPO is a good phone for about 5000 baht Great Memory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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