Hi everyone
Just bought my first drone, a pre-owned / very little used DJI Mini 2 Fly More kit . I need to upgrade my mobile from my current Moto 5,( on Tesco ) as it is running on Android 7 O/S , to something that will allow me to download the DJI Fly App but on a budget , as Android 7 won’t let me install the DJI Fly app. onto my Moto.
Any ideas for a ‘budget’ ( up to max £150 ) phone that will work ?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Have you looked at any phones that are compatible, up too date to work with the fly app ? ,
Might give you an idea with your budget …
I use apple so sorry I can’t advise with android.
Maybe have a look on here first
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The DJI approved phones are all main stream Samsung, etc., and not cheap - let alone £150 cheap.
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I know this isn’t on the list but it’s android 12
Samsung - Galaxy A13-6.6" Smartphone - FHD+ - 4/64GB
Black https://amzn.eu/d/6V1iCnT
Maybe see if other members may have tried
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I thought that, that said none of the apple I phone se’s have ever been listed for the fly app but for me when I had them, worked better than what I have now, I phone 12.
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I use a Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro. You can pick them up for £170, sometimes less.
I used to have all the mainstream flagships before that. But honestly can’t justify spending £1,000 on a phone, when a £150 phone will do at least 80% of what the flagships can.
I used mine with the Fly app, works fine. It has 6.67" 120hz screen which is 1200 nits, so bright outdoors, even on a sunny day. The 108mp camera takes great photos and videos too. Full specs here.
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Samsung Galaxy Note8 SM-N950 - 64GB
I bought this November 2020 to go with my new mini 2 released same month.
I went through mini iPads and other tablets in the past and at that time found nexus 7 tab the best imo but I wanted something to compliment the mini 2 in size and quickly set up with out the bulk.
I did the search and found that this phone was amazing in bright sunlight, I’m using it with my air 2s atm.
I recently tested a new Samsung 10 inch tablet and immediately went back to the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 as the Nits on this is awesome if thou it’s a few years old.
You can get this cheap on eBay for ½ the price of your budget.
Before you spend your money on a phone check the Nits as this is definitely one of the most important things you should look at imo otherwise your be looking to be in a shaded area under trees against a building which since using this phone with my bad eyesight have never worried about bright days.
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I’m using an Honor 10 Lite. Not the brightest but never had any issues with the Fly app.
Have a look at CEX. they do some good second hand stuff and everything they sell online comes with a 2 yr warranty. Haven’t bought a new phone in years.
Maybe a Google pixel 4a would do the job. Some bargains to be found.
Many thanks for this, more to check out.
Yes, I’ll have a look at CEX as there is a store local to me.
Many thanks for your reply.
Thanks, hadn’t heard of this one.
I use a Huawei P40 lite E that I bought off a member on here for £70. I think it takes 256Gb SD cards and when I’m not using it for flying, I change the card, link the Bluetooth earphones to it and play Da Blues man!! 
Yet another one to look for.
I downloaded the fly app on a Motorola G10 no problems.
Phone is great.
Thanks Stillight.
Just to add, the Fly App specs say Android 7 or later - did you try the APK download on your phone?
Failing that GiffGaff sometimes have good prices on refurbished phones.
Have you not considered a tablet?
Much bigger screen than the average phone, and also safe from being interupted by calls in the middle of a flight.
I now use a 10" amazon fire tablet - {black friday deal at around £80}, but their 7 inch tablet costs less than £60 (only £35 when they have their offers on)
Its also easy to sideload the google play store