WTB: Affordable mobile phone to function as an audio device

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jonathan18

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#284278 11-Apr-2021 18:12

I'm looking for a mobile phone for my son to use solely for audio. The current one he's using (some old Vodafone number that belonged to my father) is beyond slow, and we'd like to remove any need for him to use his iPad or Chromebook for this purpose.

It'll be used for Spotify, Borrow Box, podcasts etc
Screen res/quality/size is not that important, but a decent enough battery life is key as is ok speed for general use/running basic apps.
Prefer Android as we're big users of GA/Google devices (and ideally running a not-too-old version).
Budget may be flexible but would prefer to pay under $100.

Has anyone got anything they'd be happy to move on?

Thanks in advance.

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#2691016 11-Apr-2021 19:08

I've got a Nokia 3.1 (Android One device running Android 10) - basically unused, bought it to test an Android app and has since sat on my desk unused. More information: https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_nz/nokia-3-1

Flick me a PM with an offer if you'd like it?

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#2691119 12-Apr-2021 05:50

Thanks, Michael, for the offer. Nice to know it’ll be hardly used so I imagine battery capacity will still be decent. When you did use it, how did you find its speed in regards to opening and switching between apps? Reviews I’ve read say it’s fairly slow, but hard to know whether that’s meaningful in the context of how it’ll be used here.

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#2691120 12-Apr-2021 06:48

This could be good for $99:

https://www.jbhifi.co.nz/phones/all-phones/huawei/huawei-y5p-black/381305

Check the app store situation tho.

I think Nokia 3.1 is Android One - should be good for O/S updates.

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#2691387 12-Apr-2021 13:09

gzt: This could be good for $99:

https://www.jbhifi.co.nz/phones/all-phones/huawei/huawei-y5p-black/381305

Check the app store situation tho.

I think Nokia 3.1 is Android One - should be good for O/S updates.

Thanks, on first glance that does seem a decent deal but yep it does indeed come sans Google services, and I don’t think it’s worth the risk in this case even if they can be user-installed (as it seems a bit of a hassle; also unsure what happens when the OS is updated etc).

Does anyone else have anything suitable hanging around they’d be keen on sellling?

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#2691402 12-Apr-2021 13:34

I’ve got an LG G7 sat in a drawer somewhere. Good condition and very good DAC as well. Also has proper headphone socket!

It’s been unused for several years but was working fine last time it was powered up.

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#2691467 12-Apr-2021 14:57

Geektastic: I’ve got an LG G7 sat in a drawer somewhere. Good condition and very good DAC as well. Also has proper headphone socket!

It’s been unused for several years but was working fine last time it was powered up.

That is a good option for phone-only sound - the BoomBox feature vibrates the back cover:

"LG G7 BoomBox Speaker Demo: Louder Than the iPhone X" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSWCGHVWxiw

The LG G7 also works even better with wired devices such as headphones and speakers, because the excellent DAC and headphone amp kick in.

Edit: Forgot to add this link: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/review-and-audio-measurement-of-lg-g7-thinq-smartphone.4468/

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#2691482 12-Apr-2021 15:25

jonathan18:

Thanks, Michael, for the offer. Nice to know it’ll be hardly used so I imagine battery capacity will still be decent. When you did use it, how did you find its speed in regards to opening and switching between apps? Reviews I’ve read say it’s fairly slow, but hard to know whether that’s meaningful in the context of how it’ll be used here.

It was OK when I was using it however wasn't doing anything intensive.

But go with the LG G7 offer. It is a far better phone. The Nokia can sit on my desk for a bit longer :)

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#2691506 12-Apr-2021 15:55

Geektastic: I’ve got an LG G7 sat in a drawer somewhere. Good condition and very good DAC as well. Also has proper headphone socket!

It’s been unused for several years but was working fine last time it was powered up.

@Geektastic: Thanks for this; how much are you looking for the phone including shipping to PN?