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Last updated October 27, 2026

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LG Optimus 3D
7.3
LG Optimus 3D
LG · Android 2.2 Froyo
Nokia 225 4G
7.3
Nokia 225 4G
Nokia · Custom Series 30+
Huawei Ascend P1
7.3
Huawei Ascend P1
Huawei · Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
LG Cookie 3G
7.3
LG Cookie 3G
LG · Custom
Nokia 215
7.3
Nokia 215
Microsoft · Custom Nokia OS Series 30
Alcatel One Touch Idol
7.3
Budget Alcatel One Touch Idol
Alcatel · Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
HTC Desire 526G+
7.3
HTC Desire 526G+
HTC · Android 4.4 KitKat
Kyocera DuraXE
7.3
Kyocera DuraXE
Kyocera · Custom Proprietary
Compass Verdict

If you’re looking for all of the media flexibility, connectivity, and communications options of a smartphone without the actual “smarts” this one is a great pick. 

Pros
+ Long battery life
+ 4G support
+ microSD support
+ Loud speaker
Cons
− Price
Kyocera Cadence
7.3
Kyocera Cadence
Kyocera · Custom Proprietary
Motorola Moto E13
7.3
Motorola Moto E13
Motorola · Android 13
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
7.3
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
Xiaomi · Android 9.0 Pie
Micromax Yu Yutopia
7.3
Micromax Yu Yutopia
Micromax · Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
7.3
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Xiaomi · Android 9.0 Pie
Vodafone Smart N8
7.3
Vodafone Smart N8
Alcatel · Android 7.0 Nougat
HTC Desire 601
7.3
HTC Desire 601
HTC · Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Pros
+ 5MP camera produces good quality images
+ Decent processor performance when using apps and browsing the web
+ 4G LTE connection
Cons
− Only 4.68GB of usable onboard storage
− Slow screen response
− Display suffers from washed out colors
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