Best sub £150 Android phone?

Columbo · 23 Nov 2014 at 19:28

I've just bought the 2nd Gen for it's dual sim functionality and it's honestly a superb bit of kit. My wife has the 1st gen and the 0.5" extra makes a huge difference also don't under estimate how much better the camera is on the 2nd gen as it loads better.

Even better is that Lollipop is about to be released shortly and it's actually already out in some countries.

Liquid_Entity · 23 Nov 2014 at 19:41

I guess you don't suffer from the apps closing issues then. Must be lucky as there's definitely a bug, it's all over the Motorola forums.

Columbo · 23 Nov 2014 at 20:50

Liquid_Entity said:
I guess you don't suffer from the apps closing issues then. Must be lucky as there's definitely a bug, it's all over the Motorola forums.

Nope not had single issue but then I don't play games or spend my entire day looking at a phone screen so I've only got about 10 apps installed most of which are email, office or news related.

Liquid_Entity · 23 Nov 2014 at 21:01

I only have a few apps too and family guy game. It's noticeable when just browsing etc. Not just in games.

Skeeter · 14 Jan 2015 at 22:51

UPDATE:

So the GF decided she could live with the dying screen on her One, but its pretty much given up the ghost today.

Is the Moto G 2nd Gen still top of the budget smart phone charts? Or shall I get her to use my old phone for a while if theres something new on the horizon?

dbmzk1 · 15 Jan 2015 at 07:03

Skeeter said:
UPDATE:

So the GF decided she could live with the dying screen on her One, but its pretty much given up the ghost today.

Is the Moto G 2nd Gen still top of the budget smart phone charts? Or shall I get her to use my old phone for a while if theres something new on the horizon?

Personally I went for the 1st gen with G4 because is smaller, has better battery and has 4G. But yes, it's still probably the best budget phone there is and probably will be for a while.

rossk26 · 15 Jan 2015 at 14:27

Or the Nexus 4...

http://www.rakuten.co.uk/shop/expansys/product/269857/?l-id=gb_search_product_4

Brilliant phone

Columbo · 15 Jan 2015 at 16:15

rossk26 said:
Or the Nexus 4...

http://www.rakuten.co.uk/shop/expansys/product/269857/?l-id=gb_search_product_4

Brilliant phone

Only issue is 8gb and no SD slot, the OS will take 2-3gb of that if not more I would presume so in storage terms you left with a pitiful amount left with zero options.

Skeeter · 30 Jan 2015 at 22:58

Are all Gen 2 Moto Gs dual sim?

Participant · 31 Jan 2015 at 07:19

Moto G 4G version is £99 at Tesco from Monday. Absolute bargain.

Asus Zenfone 2 should be out soon too and looks like it will be a real contender in the budget smartphone market.

millsy888 · 31 Jan 2015 at 08:22

Participant said:
Moto G 4G version is £99 at Tesco from Monday. Absolute bargain.

Asus Zenfone 2 should be out soon too and looks like it will be a real contender in the budget smartphone market.

Link for the £99 Moto G 4G. Starts Monday (2nd Feb).

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/tes...99-tesco-direct-instore-starts-monday-2132223

And a link to unlock the phone if needed.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorola-...n_3&hash=item338b4dfd81]Unlock the phone here!

TripleT · 31 Jan 2015 at 10:38

Got a second gen Moto g for my wife and it's fantastic. The dual SIM was useful for number porting, not so now but I believe they all have them.

matt100 · 31 Jan 2015 at 11:29

Yep they only released the dual sim here because there was no point releasing multiple versions.

Great phones... I have a 2014 Moto X and frankly the new G is probably 80% of that phone for 25% of the price.

Skeeter · 31 Jan 2015 at 12:54

I think its going to be a 2nd Gen in white. Bigger screen is worth more to her than 4G.

nam · 31 Jan 2015 at 16:39

Is the tesco one dual sim ? it does not mention ?
http://www.tesco.com/direct/motorola-moto-g-4g-white/349-3752.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=349-3752

Orcvader · 31 Jan 2015 at 17:12

nam said:
Is the tesco one dual sim ? it does not mention ?
http://www.tesco.com/direct/motorola-moto-g-4g-white/349-3752.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=349-3752

That's the 1st gen version so chances are it's only single SIM.

Deus Ex · 31 Jan 2015 at 17:32

2nd gen moto g. I broke mine and got a nexus 4, theres not much between them, but the moto g is such good value.

Skeeter · 2 Feb 2015 at 20:22

2nd Gen Moto G arrived today, it's amazing for £150! Looks and feels like a much more expensive device.

rickjames · 2 Feb 2015 at 22:05

Having noticed that Moto G Tesco offer will it match up to replacing my Nexus 4? I've leaned so heavily on it I don't know how I feel about parting with it even though it's clearly broke.

Orcvader · 2 Feb 2015 at 22:27

In terms of performance it's a downgrade. I guess the only good thing about the G compared to the N4 is that it's easier to hold.