Secondary phone suggestions?

[Zxian]

I'm looking to get a backup phone for me to have so I don't have to bring my Nexus5 with me when travelling, skiing, camping, etc. LTE is nice, but not needed. Max price I'm willing to pay is ~$200. I'll probably just be throwing CM onto whatever device I get (TouchWiz can go to hell).

I've got rewards credit with my present carrier that would let me get a Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini for $160 after taxes. Other options I've entertained are to get a Moto G, but I'd have to order that from the US and pick it up.

Second hand phones are also an option if someone has another good suggestion.

 

[Piotrsama]

Lumia 520.

 

[dguy6789]

Moto G gets my vote

 

[zerogear]

Lumia 520/521 -- 60-70$.

 

[paperwastage]

is your carrier t-mobile? (was going to point out t-mobile branded devices just for wifi calling feature, though loading CM would negate that)

probably non-US, based on your comment about ordering from US to ship somewhere else

// I wanted a waterproof/resistant phone to complement my nexus 5 when I go skiing / sports...

backed the omate truesmart kickstarter (water resistant smartwatch with 3G connection)

too bad they have problems with FCC approval / timeline management, hopefully I get the device soon (was promised Oct 13, now saying Feb 14)

 

[T_Yamamoto]

Moto G gets my vote

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[vi edit]

Yep, $50-$60 lumia 520. Also doubles as a decent GPS if you need that. Incredible little phone for the money.

 

[Zxian]

For clarity, I'm not looking to sign another contract, so contract discounts are out of the picture.

Most used Nokia 520's that I can find here are selling for $120+. I'm a little wary of buying an AT&T model and having it shipped to Canada since I'm not familiar with the unlock process for Windows phones. I think that I'd rather stick with Android as well, since contacts and settings will automatically be synced between my devices.