I want to buy my mom a new phone for Christmas. She has an A20 that she got in 2019.

She uses tracfone. She mostly calls and texts, and uses FB messenger to talk to me (I live in a different country). She occasionally watches a YouTube video or uses Google Maps if she gets lost. She’s retired, so battery life isn’t a big deal. She can charge her phone whenever.

The A54 is $299 through tracfone. I saw the 23 FE on sale for $399.

If I were buying for myself, I’d get the FE. However I don’t think she’ll notice the difference.

I’d like to get something that’ll last 5 years.

  • avalanch@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’m not sure how much the A54 is but this thing, the S23 FE weighs a pretty hefty 6 oz.

  • LarryMelman1@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    DO NOT buy a Tracfone FROM TRACFONE. I made that mistake earlier this year, and when it was defective I returned it and they played the “oh sorry, our warehouse is out of stock” game for about a month and finally I disputed it to my credit card in order to get a refund. Never again.

    Watch sites like QVC and HSN for deals. About 2 months ago, I got a A53 with a case and a car charger and a wall charger and 1 YEAR SERVICE, for about $120. The phone itself came in the same Tracfone packaging that you would get anywhere else. And if I have a warranty problem, replacement would be through the retailer, not TF.

  • IsleptwithMaryJane@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Get the s21+ for 300-350 used and you’ll that you did. I bought the a54 and returned it and then bought thr s21+ because it’s a better phone and less cost