Besides premium phones with pretty high prices, we have affordable ones and many of them are strong enough to perform most tasks well. You can take 10 machines below as examples of best budget smartphones.
1. LeEco Le 2
LeEco Le 2 comes in an all-alloy body with a 5.5-inch HD display on the front surface, just like its predecessor LeEco Le 1s. Under the hood, there are a Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 or Snapdragon 652 chip, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of non-expandable ROM, EUI 5.6 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a dual SIM, Dolby Atmos technology, a USB Type-C port, and a fingerprint scanner helping running the whole device.
As for energy, LeEco Le 2 is fueled by a decent 3,000mAh battery which can be charged fast thanks to Quick Charge 2.0 tech (50% in 30 minutes). Besides, LeEco Le 2 specs also include a combo of 16MP rear (with f/2.0, PDAF + dual LED flash) and 8MP front (with f/2.2, 1.4 µm pixel size + 1080p) camera to assist users in taking pictures. In terms of LeEco Le 2 price, you can purchase one with just $165. Is it awesome?
2. Lenovo VIBE P1a
Next, we have Lenovo VIBE P1a, which is powered by a Snapdragon 615 64-bit octa-core 1.5GHz chipset, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, 2GB RAM paired with 32GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB). Other Lenovo VIBE P1a specs are a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, 4G LTE network, a massive 5,000mAh battery, and a set of 13MP main (with super fast auto focusing and dual-color LED flash for capturing moments night or day) and 5MP secondary snappers. Lenovo VIBE P1a price is about 13,950 PHP (or $297) now in Philippines.
3. Infinix Note 2 X600
Thirdly, it is Infinix Note 2 X600, priced at 5,990 PHP (or $128) in Philippines. No doubt this phablet is very affordable and won’t let you down when it comes to Infinix Note 2 X600 specs. There are a big 5.98-inch HD screen, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, an octa-core 1.3GHz 64-bit MT653 processor, 4G LTE connectivity, a standard package of 13MP primary + 5MP selfie shooter, 2GB RAM, and 16GB ROM. Those are pretty good specifications, but its most important feature is the 4,000mAh batt under the hood and able to live through 2 days easily. Cool, isn’t it?!
4. Sony Xperia E5
Sony Xperia E5 was launched in May 2016, featuring a 5.0-inch HD display, a quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor, 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory (expandable up to 256GB), and a 13MP + 5MP cam set. In addition to Sony Xperia E5 specs, we also find Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS and a 2,700mAh battery on board. In general, the E5 is not only a beautiful and decent handset for consumers but also an affordable one. Sony Xperia E5 price is $221 in Europe and won’t change much in other markets.
5. Panasonic Eluga A2
Panasonic Eluga A2 specs contain a handy 5.0-inch HD display, a quad-core 1.0GHz chip, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory (+256GB). Additionally, a package of 8MP main + 5MP selfie snapper, 4G LTE connectivity, a 4,000mAh battery, and FitHome UI based on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS are also included in the A2’s hardware. Generally, this is kind of a cool budget device for your normal use. Panasonic Eluga A2 price is $141 for those who want to purchase it.
6. YU Yunicorn
YU Yunicorn is a nice name and YU Yunicorn specs are also great as well. Running the entire machine is a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a MediaTek Helio P10 chip, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS, a dual SIM, DTS audio tech, a fingerprint scanner, a large 4,000mAh batt, 32GB ROM (+ 256GB) paired with 4GB RAM. About camera, you will find a 13MP sensor (with f/2.2, PDAF + dual LED flash) on the back and a 5MP one (with f/2.0) on the front. YU Yunicorn price ranges from $193 to $200. Wow, that’s fantastic for a 4GB RAM smartphone, rite?!
7. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) specs offer a handy 5.2-inch HD Super AMOLED screen, a quad-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon 410 chip set, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB), and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS. To take photos, you can use its 13MP rear-facing (supported by f/1.9, 28mm, autofocus + LED flash) or 5MP front (with f/1.9 + LED flash) shooter and capturing things in low-light conditions will not be a problem. Unlike the 2015 version, the company equipped the 2016 ver with a much better batt capable of 3,100mAh. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) price is around $215.
8. Meizu M3 Note
Here we’ve got Meizu M3 Note, built with a 6000 series aluminum unibody. Spec-wise, it sports a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a 4,100mAh battery, a dual SIM, Flyme UI based on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, a MediaTek Helio P10 processor, a fingerprint scanner, a 13MP + 5MP camera combo, 2/3GB of RAM, and 16/32GB of ROM (+ 256GB). Meizu M3 Note price is only 799 Yuan ($120) for the 2GB RAM model and 999 Yuan ($150) for the 3GB.
9. Xiaomi Mi4s
Xiaomi Mi4s is also one of the best budget smartphones we’d like to mention today. It seems more beautiful than its sibling Xiaomi Mi4. Besides, Xiaomi Mi4s specs are also powerful enough to compete with others in its kind. Specifically, the Mi4s boasts a handy 5.0-inch Full HD screen, a Snapdragon 808 hexa-core processor, 3GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM (expandable up to 256GB). As for photography, its 13MP rear (with PDAF plus dual LED flash) and 5MP front cam will help you take gorgeous pics. Xiaomi Mi4s price is 1,699 Yuan or $260.
10. ASUS ZenFone Max Pro
Last but not least, let’s see what ASUS ZenFone Max Pro can give you. As we know, this handset has just been introduced lately with a massive 5,000mAh battery like its bro Max. In addition to ASUS ZenFone Max Pro specs, there are a 64-bit quad-core Snapdragon 410 chipset, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, 2GB RAM paired with 32GB of ROM (+ 64GB), a 5MP selfie + 13MP main camera, and a 5.5-inch HD screen under the hood. ASUS ZenFone Max Pro price ranges from $140 to $167.
Well, those are 10 of the best budget smartphones from various levels and brands we can think of now. What do you think about them? Share with us your favorite ones.
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