retiree 36 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I need a low-cost (<$150) smartphone for home network use only -- I'm just using it to say "Ok, google -- translate (some English phrase) to Thai" or vice versa. So, the only thing that matters is fast browser response. Is there any brand or model that's better than the others? Phone service doesn't matter -- I won't insert a SIM (actually, I don't even own a cellphone, hence my ignorance). Thanks, Retiree 1 Link to post Share on other sites
lopburi3 9,909 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 You ask in USD so not clear if in USA or Thailand - here they seem to be available for under 1,500 baht ($50) - would a cheap notepad be more useful? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Eindhoven 2,952 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 3 hours ago, retiree said: I need a low-cost (<$150) smartphone for home network use only -- I'm just using it to say "Ok, google -- translate (some English phrase) to Thai" or vice versa. So, the only thing that matters is fast browser response. Is there any brand or model that's better than the others? Phone service doesn't matter -- I won't insert a SIM (actually, I don't even own a cellphone, hence my ignorance). Thanks, Retiree 4000 baht ok? https://www.jd.co.th/product/2696738.html Link to post Share on other sites
retiree 36 Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 Sorry; I should have said "<4,500 baht". Want phone rather than notepad 'cause phone fits in my shirt pocket. And yes, I know there are plenty available; lol there are a half-dozen 7/11's on my block! I just have no clue if one of the low-cost brands is appreciably better than the others in terms of how fast the browser (and I guess the Android implementation) runs. Does that Huawei model zip along? Thanks, -- Retire Link to post Share on other sites
Eindhoven 2,952 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 9 minutes ago, retiree said: Sorry; I should have said "<4,500 baht". Want phone rather than notepad 'cause phone fits in my shirt pocket. And yes, I know there are plenty available; lol there are a half-dozen 7/11's on my block! I just have no clue if one of the low-cost brands is appreciably better than the others in terms of how fast the browser (and I guess the Android implementation) runs. Does that Huawei model zip along? Thanks, -- Retire It has the specs to do so. Of course if anyone else has any better ideas... Here are a couple more within budget: https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?&idPhone2=9814&idPhone3=9324&idPhone1=10192 Though there are some complaints concerning WiFi connections on some Redmi phones. In addition, there is another low cost Smartphone thread currently running. So maybe some ideas there. Link to post Share on other sites
owl sees all 7,848 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) The cheapest 'vivo'. 790 baht. Takes good pics too. Just don't drop it. Edited November 4, 2020 by owl sees all 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
vandeventer 913 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 I have a Redmi note 7 for almost 2 years and it's really good. They now have out a Redmi note 9 and I hear it's much better. And that sells for under 3500 baht at Lazada. Lazada has many prices so you have to look around. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sandyf 6,379 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 18 hours ago, retiree said: Sorry; I should have said "<4,500 baht". Want phone rather than notepad 'cause phone fits in my shirt pocket. And yes, I know there are plenty available; lol there are a half-dozen 7/11's on my block! I just have no clue if one of the low-cost brands is appreciably better than the others in terms of how fast the browser (and I guess the Android implementation) runs. Does that Huawei model zip along? Thanks, -- Retire I have had 2 Neffos, made by TP Link, that were about 4000 baht and worked well. I have voice only SIM so only use the internet on home network or hotspot from wife's phone. I changed the first one after about 4 years quite recently for the newer model X9 as the android was a bit old. Available on Lazada just search Neffos. Word of warning, my niece had problems with her Huawei and the google updates. Link to post Share on other sites
Chaspul 5 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Do not buy Huawei, recently purchased mate pad t 8 inch. EMUI 10 now bars anything Google, due apparently to the fight between USA and Huawei. I have spent hours installing a second boot system best one so far is VMOS PRO. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
hotchilli 16,590 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 21 hours ago, retiree said: Does that Huawei model zip along? Yes, cheap & cheerful, with features. Link to post Share on other sites
lopburi3 9,909 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Yes, cheap & cheerful, with features. And some of the reported features are not exactly desired. Quote Chinese phone makers Huawei and ZTE, who are Telstra's key manufacturing partner for their house brand pre-paid phones, have been caught up in claims that their budget devices are secretly sending user data – including full text messages back to a secret Chinese server. https://www.smarthouse.com.au/secret-chinese-code-that-sends-information-back-to-china-found-on-huawei-and-zte-phones/ 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Cake Monster 4,474 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Take a good look at the VIVO Y11model phone. Approx 3,800 baht 3 Gb Ram 32 gb memory ( Expandable with an SDI Card ) 2 Sim card slots Good Security Large Screen I have one and its all I need in a Phone Whatever you choose to go with, enjoy ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
steevjee 119 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 21 hours ago, retiree said: Sorry; I should have said "<4,500 baht". Want phone rather than notepad 'cause phone fits in my shirt pocket. And yes, I know there are plenty available; lol there are a half-dozen 7/11's on my block! I just have no clue if one of the low-cost brands is appreciably better than the others in terms of how fast the browser (and I guess the Android implementation) runs. Does that Huawei model zip along? Thanks, -- Retire The better known Chinese units are generally best bang for buck nowadays. Xiaomi and Oppo are both very good, I have the Xiaomi Mi9 Lite and it's brilliant. YouTube has lots of good reviews for budget phones. Link to post Share on other sites
eero 28 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 I bought T910 Tablet 10 inc. 1578 Bath from Lazada ,have also sim place but I used only wifi and works very good internet websites. 3BB glasfiber Download 412 up 265 1 Link to post Share on other sites
philba 71 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 My wife bought an Oppo A53 for 5400bht a couple of weeks ago. It's superfast and responsive in every dept. and the battery is an easy 2 day plus. When I update my phone, I'll probably buy the same. It's an excellent phone. They're on lazada for about 4900, so almost within your range. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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