What is Reddit's opinion of BLU Studio X8 HD - 5.0" GSM Unlocked Smartphone -Black?

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It's a horrible price.

You can get a modern phone for basically the same price.

Android $50 phone on Amazon, brand new

Comparing the two phones, it's obvious which is better

It's a horrible price.

You can get a modern phone for basically the same price.

Android $50 phone on Amazon, brand new

Comparing the two phones, it's obvious which is better

As long as they are locked to T-Mobile you should be fine.

Alternatively check out the BLU phones on Amazon, they are unlocked:

• https://www.amazon.com/BLU-Studio-X8-HD-Smartphone/dp/B01EYT1URO/

• https://www.amazon.com/BLU-Grand-XL-Unlocked-Smartphone/dp/B074ZRWD4C/

• https://www.amazon.com/BLU-S010Q-Unlocked-Quad-Core-Android/dp/B01M98XZVZ

if you can somehow get to $100, consider these: https://www.androidcentral.com/best-android-phone-under-100

https://www.amazon.com/BLU-Studio-X8-HD-Smartphone/dp/B01EYT1URO

else if you just cant order it online and have to walk somewhere to get one, just get a prepaid $40 moto e4 from walmart or the cheapest one they have.

https://www.amazon.com/BLU-Studio-X8-HD-Smartphone/dp/B01EYT1URO/

too slow to do much other than send texts or hail an uber

If you want to get it as low as $10, you're going to have to get a bit creative. Check out grocery stores like Kroger and Meijer, they often clear out older models for $10-20. If you're willing to spend a bit more, here's one for $50.

https://smile.amazon.com/BLU-Studio-X8-HD-Smartphone/dp/B01EYT1URO/

(note: buy through that Amazon Smile link, a bit of the money goes to the EFF)

One thing to keep in mind is unlocking the phone. A lot of the cheaper models are locked to a certain network, or only work on CDMA networks. You'll want to buy a phone that works on GSM networks so you can bring your own SIM, and if it's not unlocked, you'll want to see if you can unlock it either through the carrier, or by purchasing an unlock code for $5-10 on ebay.

EDIT Another option is ebay. Here's a Moto E 2nd gen for $24 with free shipping. That's a totally reasonable phone that can get you through a week or so of usage. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-Moto-E-2nd-Gen-XT1527-Consumer-Cellular-4G-LTE/302584295360?hash=item46736defc0:g:UuUAAOSwvihY-kWN

BLU, which sort of owns the US burner dumbphone market, now does smartphones now for $50. As you said, it's a no-brainer to get a burner smartphone.

If you are that impatient, just buy a cheap android: https://www.amazon.com/BLU-Studio-X8-HD-Smartphone/dp/B01EYT1URO

Here is one even cheaper but it's locked to AT&T: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/at-t-zte-maven-3-4g-with-8gb-memory-prepaid-cell-phone-black/6008100.p