A phone that actually costs less than $100 will make money from something other than its purchase price.
In some markets, that means the carrier subsidizing the phone and charging you a high monthly rate. I would counter that phone service should not cost more than $15/month.
The other thing it might do is preload adware, spyware, or outright malware.
Every time I see the next “phone for people who dislike modern phones” concept they never address my problem. A phone should not cost more than $100.
A phone that actually costs less than $100 will make money from something other than its purchase price.
In some markets, that means the carrier subsidizing the phone and charging you a high monthly rate. I would counter that phone service should not cost more than $15/month.
The other thing it might do is preload adware, spyware, or outright malware.
For that kinda money, you should get yourself a flip phone. They still exist. ;)
I’m willing to pay upwards of £300 max, but it should also include being able to have a SIM card AND an SD card, as well as a headphone jack.