{"product_id":"hot-pepper-chilaca-black","title":"Hot Pepper Chilaca – Black (Refurbished)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"dg-pdp-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy a certified refurbished Hot Pepper Chilaca in Black\u003c\/strong\u003e from $44 at Device Giant — every Chilaca is fully tested under our 25-point \u003cstrong\u003eTrueGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e inspection, ships unlocked-ready, and is backed by our 90-day warranty and free US shipping. The Hot Pepper Chilaca, released in 2017, was designed as an affordable smartphone primarily for the US market, often available through prepaid carriers. It featured a 5.5-inch HD display, a quad-core Snapdragon 210 processor, and launched with Android 7.1.2 Nougat. With its modest specifications, it aimed to provide essential smartphone functionality at an accessible price point. Compare grades, storage and carrier options below and save versus buying new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChilaca key features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5-inch HD Display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear-mounted Fingerprint Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpandable Storage via microSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5mm Headphone Jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4G LTE Connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChilaca full specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e5.5 inches IPS LCD, 1280 x 720, 60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eQualcomm Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eRAM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e2GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e16GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eRear camera\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e8 MP (wide)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eFront camera\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e2 MP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e2600 mAh, 5W wired charging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eBuild\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003ePlastic body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eOperating system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eAndroid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eNetwork\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eGSM \/ HSPA \/ LTE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eBiometrics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eRear-mounted fingerprint sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e154.5 x 77.2 x 8.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;white-space:nowrap\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e165 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy a refurbished Chilaca?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSave big\u003c\/strong\u003e — a used Chilaca starts at just $44, well below retail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25-point TrueGrade tested\u003c\/strong\u003e — battery, screen, cameras, buttons and network all verified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90-day warranty \u0026amp; free shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e on every Chilaca.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter for the planet\u003c\/strong\u003e — buying refurbished keeps e-waste out of landfills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffordable entry-level smartphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable for basic communication and apps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and lightweight design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChilaca pros and cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget-friendly price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpandable storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated headphone jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical fingerprint sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModest performance for demanding tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-resolution cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited internal storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder Android version (by current standards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCarrier compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis refurbished Chilaca is available \u003cstrong\u003eunlocked\u003c\/strong\u003e and compatible with GSM Unlocked. Check the carrier selector above — we only show options we have in stock so you can buy the exact Chilaca that works on your network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Chilaca in 32GB. Pick more storage for photos, apps and offline media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrueGrade condition guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade A — Excellent:\u003c\/strong\u003e like-new, minimal to no visible wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade B — Great:\u003c\/strong\u003e light signs of use, fully functional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade C — Fair:\u003c\/strong\u003e visible wear at the best price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs-is \/ damaged:\u003c\/strong\u003e clearly described cosmetic or functional notes, priced accordingly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChilaca — frequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Hot Pepper Chilaca still worth buying in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — with 5.5-inch HD Display and a proven design, the Chilaca remains a great-value refurbished phone, especially at $44 with a 90-day warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the refurbished Chilaca come unlocked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Chilaca units are sold unlocked and ready for GSM Unlocked. Carrier-specific versions are clearly labeled in the carrier selector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does a used Chilaca cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Device Giant a refurbished Chilaca starts from $44, with the exact price depending on storage, carrier and TrueGrade condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included with a refurbished Chilaca?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Chilaca ships fully reset and tested with a compatible charging cable, a 90-day warranty and free shipping. Accessories vary by condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the condition grades mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the TrueGrade guide above — A (excellent), B (great), C (fair) and clearly-described as-is options, so you can pick the right balance of price and cosmetics for your Chilaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hot Pepper","offers":[{"title":"32GB \/ GSM Unlocked \/ Grade B — Great","offer_id":49952789692645,"sku":"HPCHLA-GSU-32-BLK-B","price":43.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/devicegiant.com\/products\/hot-pepper-chilaca-black","provider":"Device Giant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}