Reddit reviews LG Optimus L9 P769, 4G (T-Mobile)
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Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) operating systemSlim! only .36 inches in depth4.5 inch display1 GHz dual core processorWiFi calling enabled on T-Mobile
The Ace 2 is pretty good for ~$200, but here are some alternatives in the price range that you might like more:
Sony Xperia U: Same price, better build quality, and better performance across the board. This upgrade is pretty much a no-brainer.
LG Optimus L9: Same price again, but you'll need to buy a MicroSD card to get the most out of this device (half of its internal memory is taken up by T-Mobile bloatware). The camera isn't particularly impressive, but the battery life and build quality are best in class.
Nokia Lumia 620: If you're willing to consider a Windows 8 phone, this is probably the most well-rounded and well-built device in this price range. It's seriously the nicest low-end phone I've ever held. The biggest drawback is the fact that it is a Windows 8 phone, really.
$200 total with no subsidies will get you a smartphone from late 2011 to early 2012. Your best bet would be a used Galaxy S2, HTC Amaze, HTC One S, HTC Sensation, or Optimus L9, which are all 4.3" or larger. You may also find a Nexus 4 in the high $200s.
Anything newer still carries a significant premium. As you've seen, you can expect a Galaxy S3 around $300 to $350, and a Note 2 around $400 to $450.
Swappa used for all prices.
Edit: Amazon has the L9 new for under $200.
also not sure if you have a target nearby, but they have a 30 day return policy for mobile devices and they price match Amazon. Options L9 for $179 from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AKG2XSQ
LG Optimus L9
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AKG2XSQ/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
GSMarena Review
http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_optimus_l9_p760-review-868.php
Blu Phones are rebranded Chinese phones and so I'm extremely hesitant to recommend them.
Sorry I didn't answer your question but I don't want to recommend a phone I myself wouldn't use.
I have Ptel with an old T-Mobile phone that was given to me. I pay 5 cents a minute.
There is a sale on a prepaid T-Mobile LG Optimus L9 for ~$180 with no tax from several stores online.
You could get that and the T-Mobile $50 unlimited talk, text and web prepaid plan and you'd be set.
edit: check it out http://www.amazon.com/LG-Optimus-L9-P769-T-Mobile/dp/B00AKG2XSQ/