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What is a good, cheap Android phone?
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Different countries use different technologies and bands, so you'll need to check what works in your country.
If you want a cheap phone with long support and just want to text, call, and be able to hot spot, your options are either getting a used (or old) flagship (better specs and build quality, fewer years of support) or getting a new entry-level phone (lower specs and build quality, but longer support).
For used flagships, I would suggest older models of Sony or OnePlus. Fairphone or Pixel would have longer support in theory, but the specs and build quality are worse so this rarely matters.
For new entry-level phones, I would suggest Xiaomi's Redmi or Poco lines. The UI is bad, but specs are good and they are less locked down than most other companies. If you want a better UI, try Nokia / HMD but be prepared for worse specs. Avoid Samsung like the plague.