My iphone finally crapped out completely and I need to get a new phone but I really don't want another iphone, I really developed a burning hatred of apple over 7 years with this damn phone. I really don't know much about phones though so I'm looking for suggestions, mostly I just use my phone for text, calls, and youtube so I'm not too concerned about specs or cameras and such.
That is unfortunately true, but you should be able to import it into quite a few countries outside of Europe without issue, just check a site like Kimovil to make sure it supports bands that are available in your area. For example, here in Canada, I'd have quite good support with it on Rogers or Vidéotron.