Which budget Android phone works on T-Mobile in Las Vegas?

Hi,

I'm due to go on holiday later this year to Las Vegas (coming from the UK). The best tariff I've found is T-Mobile PAYG. I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300), which, as far as I'm aware, isn't compatible with T-Mobile's US network.

I'm looking to sell this handset just before I leave and pick up a cheap budget Android off eBay that is definitely compatible with T-Mobile whilst I'm in Las Vegas. Can someone inform me of both some good cheap options and the bands that T-Mobile specifically uses for USA/Las Vegas?

Thanks alot in advance

Thanks for that, looks like a very interesting choice! Initially I was put off by the £160 price tag new (I know thats cheap for a new phone, but I was looking for something around £70ish 2nd hand on eBay). But after looking around on eBay I can see that you can get this phone 2nd hand for around £80/90ish (if you keep a sharp eye on listings). And that will surely drop as it gets closer to my trip!

Do you have any other suggestions around my pricepoint that I can compare the Moto G with? Cheers!

Hi, thanks again for all this great advice! Whilst I do have a Samsung phone currently, its got a custom ROM so I'm pretty used to all different kinds of UI's. The phone I'll be taking to Vegas will be strictly for the 2 week trip. I'll be due an upgrade by then, so I'll be listing the phone on eBay as soon as I'm back and getting a new contract.

The Moto G looks like a great choice for the price. I think it should hold its resale value well too. I'm now thinking I should sell my Galaxy S3 sooner rather than later because I imagine as soon as the S5 is officially announced the S3's value will plummet (being 2 gens old and whatnot). I can get about £190/200 2nd hand for my current S3, which would put £100ish into my pocket after buying a Moto G.