Ask HN: Good basic Android handset for development?

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15 years ago

To date I've been a fairly committed iPhone user, and I developed an iPhone app which I'm using for data collection as part of my PhD (mappiness.org.uk).

An Android port is the most requested feature on the app's feedback forum and, having never touched an Android phone, I think the first step is probably to use one for a bit and see how it works and how it feels.

So, 3 questions:

- I see 'Android Dev Phones' mentioned on developer.android.com, but I can't see what the terms (or UK availability) are without paying to join the dev programme. Anyone know?

- I'm in the UK, and it seems I can pick up a Samsung Galaxy Ace or HTC Wildfire S for around £150 pay-as-you-go. Is either of those a particularly good or bad bet for development/testing?

- Any other opinions regarding a good (budget) dev phone and the best way to get hold of one?

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