I am contemplating having to sell my Galaxy S3 as I may need to raise some funds. If I was to sell it and need to buy a cheaper alternative.. what phone would you recommend?

(preferably on the android platform)

Samsung Galaxy Ace is quite nice if you don't mind rolling back to Gingerbread.

Or an Ace 2 which will be getting a Jelly Bean update if you can stretch a little further price wise.

I did mean the Ace 2. Honest. I bought my wife one.

what is your budget ?

sell it and by a chinese S3 clone.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1777011

I have the NOTE 2 clone, and works like a charm, and at only £140 was a steal