I'm looking for a replacement smartphone that is priced in the range of $120 to $200, give or take $20. I require front-firing speaker(s) and LTE speed on T-Mobile network. My current phone has a 4.7" screen. Now I'm looking for 5.0" - 5.5". I'm not particularly thrilled with Lollipop because of its restrictions on SD data, so I can accept KitKat 4.4.2+ as the version of Android, or Android with an option to upgrade to Android Mushroom or M.
I've already selected two possible solutions:
1. Motorola Moto G 3rd-gen 2015 (16gb SSD / 2gb ram)
pro: upgradeable Android 5.1, 5-inch screen, LTE speed, front speaker
con: battery not replaceable, pricey ($229), screen gets warm to the touch, no NFC, no Band 12
2. HTC Desire 626 (16gb SSD / 1gb ram) factory unlocked (possible 16/2 variant)
pro: front speakers, 5-inch display, LTE speed, KitKat 4.4.4 (upgradeable)
con: small battery (2000mAh) not replaceable, not enough RAM, over $200, does not do T-Mobile 3G
3. HTC Desire 620
pro
con
HTC phones are known for having front-firing speakers. I've looked over HTC phones, notably the HTC One M9 (hit-or-miss battery life/performance) and HTC Desire 826 (heating issue), as well as Alcatel Idol 3 (needs screen protection, heating issue, poor battery life). Please recommend smartphones that are within the above guidelines. If you own a Moto G, 2nd or 3rd gen, please give your impressions and a critical review.
Thanks,
binsonk
I've already selected two possible solutions:
1. Motorola Moto G 3rd-gen 2015 (16gb SSD / 2gb ram)
pro: upgradeable Android 5.1, 5-inch screen, LTE speed, front speaker
con: battery not replaceable, pricey ($229), screen gets warm to the touch, no NFC, no Band 12
2. HTC Desire 626 (16gb SSD / 1gb ram) factory unlocked (possible 16/2 variant)
pro: front speakers, 5-inch display, LTE speed, KitKat 4.4.4 (upgradeable)
con: small battery (2000mAh) not replaceable, not enough RAM, over $200, does not do T-Mobile 3G
3. HTC Desire 620
pro
con
HTC phones are known for having front-firing speakers. I've looked over HTC phones, notably the HTC One M9 (hit-or-miss battery life/performance) and HTC Desire 826 (heating issue), as well as Alcatel Idol 3 (needs screen protection, heating issue, poor battery life). Please recommend smartphones that are within the above guidelines. If you own a Moto G, 2nd or 3rd gen, please give your impressions and a critical review.
Thanks,
binsonk
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