Best Phone For Around $400 or less

so my mum got a really decent Motorola phone a a couple of months ago does everything she needs

but in the last month or so my nephew phone won't hold a good charge anymore seems to last 5hrs with lite use before it could last 10hrs or so it is a 5 year old phone

so my mum was thinking to give him her phone to him for Christmas gift and get a new one

her budget is around $400 because she as she does need a really high end phone having a look online most of the phones are not much better or are worse then the phone she already has

what would you guys recommend

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  • bought Samsung Galaxy A56 8+256G last week, $499 ($599 - $100 Blackfriday) + free charger on their website.

  • IMO this is the best budget phone right now - massive battery, fast 5G data speeds, decent performance.
    $267 - https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MPHMIX0115100/Xiaomi-Redmi-…

    • +1

      4GB RAM is a NO! You'll regret getting it and will hate your phone over time
      Get the 8GB/256GB version at $318

  • Motorola Moto G56

    $319 Noels
    https://www.noelleeming.co.nz/p/motorola-g56-5g-with-spark-s…

    $319 JB HiFi
    https://www.jbhifi.co.nz/products/moto-g56-5g-256gb-black-oy…

    Feature Details
    Network compatibility 5G
    SIM type Dual SIM (nano-SIM + eSIM + micro-SD)
    Colour Black
    AI features moto ai
    Screen size 6.7"
    Resolution 2400 x 1080 pixels
    Display type LCD up to 120Hz
    Touchscreen Yes
    Internal storage 256GB
    Expandable memory Up to 1TB (Micro SD card)
    Battery capacity 5200 mAh
    Face unlock Yes
    Fingerprint sensor Yes
    Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7060
    RAM 8GB
    Rear cameras 50MP + 8MP
    Front camera 32MP
    Built-in flash Yes
    Face detection Yes
    Smile detection Yes
    Video recording Full HD
    Video FPS 1080p @ 60/30fps
    Environmental protection Waterproof, Dustproof
    IP rating IP68 & IP69
    GPS Yes
    USB (Type-C) 2.0
    USB-C ports 1
    USB-C Power Delivery 30W
    NFC Yes
    Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
    Bluetooth v5.4
    Warranty 2 Years

    https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g56_5g-13841.php

    • See Sroby comment for the phone significantly cheaper.

  • +1

    Motorola G56 is $229 from Dick Smith/Kogan .
    Get it for $219 & free shipping with their First option (First is free If you cancel First in 14 days)

    I bought one a week ago. For $218 it really cant be beaten .
    https://www.cheapies.nz/node/53826?utm_source=newsletter&utm…

    • They also have the Moto G86 Power 5G (8G RAM/128G storage) for $289 ($279 w/ First).
      Less storage than the G56 and no headphone jack, but faster and a bigger battery.

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