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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 10:34 am
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Originally Posted by msp3
I recall months ago I read something about phones with fingerprint sensors are as low as $100 now and didn't think much of it. Recently had to replace a phone and noticed my carrier had this (https://www.bestbuy.com/site/zte-max...?skuId=5902408) for about $45 net.
In fairness, that's a ~$180 phone. The only reason you're seeing it for $45 is because you're committing to 2 years of Sprint service with it. (Although some of the Sprint deals are easy to get out of, as shown by my $140 Essential PH-1 from them...)

I bought the slightly older model of that ZTE Max for my sister a few years ago from Best Buy - unlocked and outright for just under $150, and it certainly is a great phone, especial for that price (or at least, it was until one of her kids dropped it and broke it...)
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