I downgraded too, also from a Sony Xperia to a $70 Blu Life Advance 4.0. It's got a crappy camera and screen, but it handles tethering 4g, music, can run apps

I downgraded too, also from a Sony Xperia to a $70 Blu Life Advance 4.0. It's got a crappy camera and screen, but it handles tethering 4g, music, can run apps and browse the internet. And dual sim + unlocked. I really can't imagine spending $500 - $700 on a phone again, the cheap end is improving all the time. http://www.amazon.com/BLU-Advance-Unlocked-Phone-Black/dp/B00GXHPN1U http://www.amazon.com/BLU-Advance-Unlocked-Phone-Black/dp/B0...