What is a good Android alternative to an expensive new iPhone?

Does anyone else own a Vinci MV?

sorcerousRUDY wrote:
What is a good Android alternative to an expensive new iPhone?
Does anyone else own a Vinci MV?
I think asking about alternatives to 'expensive' Apple phones is inappropriate on an Apple sponsored site. You know very well how to use Google to get the information you seek. Show some tact.

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