Update:This article has beenupdated for late 2017 here.

But that’s not always the smartest move.

We often see Apple playing this card with olderiPhones with great results but not so much for Android manufacturers.

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We believe that’s a missed opportunity.

So what about the older LG G3?

Was it still available?

Turns out it is, and it’sonly $195.

I recalled it was pretty good… in 2014.

But how about now?

Which of the two would you rather hold?

Not to mention the G3 has a very respectable 13-megapixel OIS-equipped camera and a first-generation 1440p display.

There is no competition here: the G Flex 2 absolutely obliterates these devices across the park.

It’s a steal at this price and should be the preferred option for all budget handset buyers.

Plus the Moto X is only eight months old.

The8 GB third-gen Moto Gis available for the same price but falls way behind in the hardware department.

Do Budget Phones Still Have A Purpose?

However, there are still some caveats to buying a machine released several years ago.