By: Luke Ren
Has your budget Huawei phone just become unusable in the U.S.? Do you want a quality budget phone in general? Are you looking for a graduation gift that won’t eat out your parents’ bank account? There are budget phones for every situation, and this is the place to find them.
I want the best budget phone. Period.
If you want to stay on the cheaper side of phones, the Google Pixel 3a offers midrange performance and an absolute beast of a camera for a magically low price. Being a Google device, the Pixel 3a will also guarantee quick and frequent software updates to maintain the performance of the phone. While storage, memory, and speed are not the phone’s strong points, it offers premium build quality and well-roundedness which earns it the title of king of all budget phones.
I have a little bit more cash to spend.
Samsung opened up their premium market to midrange smartphone consumers with the release of the Samsung Galaxy S10e. The Galaxy S10e offers the most modern processor, operating system, and camera for the price of a mid range smartphone. If you are willing to spend more cash, the Galaxy S10e offers strong value that will persist for the next few years.
I want a fast and smooth experience.
If speed is the game, then OnePlus is the developer. Nicknamed the “flagship killer,” OnePlus continues to release a line of high speed and premium quality phones. Whether you step into the midrange market with the OnePlus 7 Pro or settle for the OnePlus 6t, you are almost guaranteed a high quality budget phone.
I just NEED an Apple device now.
Apple released their own budget smartphone to ease the flooding of their markets with wallet-burning premium phones. The iPhone XR offers decent value if you are absolutely craving an Apple device. The iPhone XR provides a strong battery and processor while integrating you into the iOS ecosystem.
I am running low on cash.
If you just need a passable phone to get by each day, the Moto G7 Power offers just that. While you are not getting the same premium look as a lot of other midrange budget phones, the G7 Power provides incredible battery life, decent performance, and up-to-date software.
Uh…Someone stole my wallet.
Do you just want a smartphone, preferably one that works in America? The Moto G6 offers more than just functional processing speed and a powerful battery life for under two grand. If you really just want a temporary phone to help you get by until the next flagship device comes out, the G6 is a solid option.
Budget phones come in all shapes and sizes and can provide good value even in the premium smartphone market. The budget phone market will keep growing as long as we continue to demand affordable, high quality smartphones.