# Help me pick out a phone that works on the Verizon Wireless network **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 11, 2017, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-a-phone-that-works-on-the-verizon-wireless-network/801286 "2017-11-11T03:32:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Wesley\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wesley_clark/32/20581_2.png) [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2017, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-a-phone-that-works-on-the-verizon-wireless-network/801286/1 "2017-11-11T03:32:01Z")
I’m on a prepaid plan, but someone I know has a Verizon Wireless unlimited plan. The cost would be about the same so I’m looking to switch providers to join their plan. However my phone won’t work on their network. I need a phone, and I’m looking at either new or used. Here are my requirements: [ul] [li]Android (I don’t like apple)[/li][li]Under $250[/li][li]Has a microSD slot that can handle a 128GB microSD card[/li][li]32GB internal memory[/li][/ul] My current phone has 16GB internal memory. I thought that would be enough, but even with trying to move apps to the SD card, I still am running out of memory. I’d prefer my next phone have 32GB internal memory. So what are my options? I am checking swappa, and I am perfectly fine with a used phone. I don’t need the $800 top of the line new phones, a phone that was top of the line 2-3 years ago is fine by me. What models should I look into? ---
**Author:** ![Yodalicious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yodalicious/32/8195_2.png) [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2017, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-a-phone-that-works-on-the-verizon-wireless-network/801286/2 "2017-11-11T05:20:36Z")
Look into the Samsung Galaxy S 5 or 6. Sent from my HTC U11 using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tastes_of_chocolate/32/3232_2.png) [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2017, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-a-phone-that-works-on-the-verizon-wireless-network/801286/3 "2017-11-11T21:31:14Z")
We just got my mom her first smart phone, on my Verizon plan. If you want new, take a look at a Samsung Galaxy J7. I don’t care as much about the phone being new, so last year I bought a refurbished Samsung Galaxy 5 on Amazon for about $200, and I would do it again. If you go this route, be sure to read the description, to make sure it works on the Verizon network. If you need to have a microSD slot, Samsung seems to be your best bet. ---
**Author:** ![4d3fect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/4d3fect/32/9728_2.png) [@4d3fect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/4d3fect)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2017, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-a-phone-that-works-on-the-verizon-wireless-network/801286/4 "2017-11-11T21:51:17Z")
unlocked Moto G5 plus? I have an older G4, really like it. ---
**Author:** ![4d3fect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/4d3fect/32/9728_2.png) [@4d3fect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/4d3fect)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2017, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-a-phone-that-works-on-the-verizon-wireless-network/801286/5 "2017-11-12T00:14:27Z")
> **[Amazon.com: Moto G Plus (5th Generation) - Lunar Gray - 64 GB - Unlocked :...](https://www.amazon.com/Moto-Plus-5th-Generation-Unlocked/dp/B01MR2ZFBI)** > > Meet the new, carrier-friendly Moto G PLUS. This phone is all about performance you won’t outgrow. It takes stunning photos thanks to an advanced 12 MP camera and along with an all-day battery, gets up to 6 hours of power in just 15 minutes of... here’s the 64GB unlocked ad free version, hope it helps ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Jake\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake_Jones)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2017, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-out-a-phone-that-works-on-the-verizon-wireless-network/801286/6 "2017-11-12T13:29:45Z")
I have a Nexus 6P (64GB, unlocked, purchased from Google) that I will sell at a very fair price. PM if interested.