- Which is better for a kid's first phone?
- The TCL Flip 3 is the safer pick. It has 4G, a simple flip design and a much higher rating. The A17 Mini is smaller but runs on 3G, which is being retired.
- Does the NANNEE A17 Mini work on US carriers?
- It is unlocked and takes dual nano-SIMs, but it is 3G only. Check that your carrier still runs a 3G network before buying.
- Is the TCL Flip 3 worth the lower price?
- Yes, if you accept TracFone service. At $19.88 as of November 1 it costs less than the $28.49 A17 Mini and adds 4G and a better camera.
- Which has the better screen?
- The A17 Mini. Its 3-inch screen is 854 x 480, sharper than the Flip 3's 320 x 240 panel, though the Flip 3 screen is slightly larger at 3.2 inches.
- Which lasts longer on a charge?
- TCL rates the Flip 3 at 14 hours of use. NANNEE quotes 24-48 hours of standby for the A17 Mini, which is not the same measure, so real talk time is unclear.
- Can I use the TCL Flip 3 on another carrier?
- No. It ships locked to TracFone. The A17 Mini is unlocked, but its 3G radio limits which networks it can join.
