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- Smartphones have become increasingly expensive in recent years, but you don’t need to spend nearly $1,000 when shopping for a new phone.
- You can find compelling options from companies like Samsung and Apple for under $300.
- These budget-friendly phones require you to make some sacrifices, but they’re plenty capable of covering the basics.
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The newest smartphones from Apple and Samsung can cost upwards of $900, but that doesn’t mean you need to spend nearly $1,000 when shopping for a new mobile device.
There are plenty of options worth considering that you can get for a fraction of the price of today’s flagships. If you don’t mind sacrificing a bit when it comes to camera and display quality, it’s worth checking out budget options from Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, and Apple.
Here’s a look at some of the best choice out there if you’re shopping on a budget of $300 or less.
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Motorola Moto G7
Motorola
At just $250, the Moto G7 is definitely a budget phone, but it certainly doesn’t seem like one. The Moto G7 has a dual camera with 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel sensors and high-resolution zooming.
It also has a large full HD+ 6.2-inch screen that’s nearly borderless, matching the design that’s become popular on most high-end smartphones in recent years.
But it doesn’t offer NFC, so don’t count on using Google Pay to pay with your smartphone instead of a credit or debit card at the checkout counter.
Samsung Galaxy A7
Samsung
While cameras with three lenses are becoming increasingly common on high-end smartphones, Samsung has brought this feature to its budget Galaxy A7 as well. The Galaxy A7, which is available for $260 on Amazon, comes with three cameras, including a 120-degree ultra-wide angle lens. That’s almost as wide as the 123-degree ultra-wide-angle lens on the Galaxy S10.
Otherwise, the Galaxy A7 has a 6-inch screen with a 2280 x 1080 resolution and a 24-megapixel front-facing camera. It’s also one of the few smartphones you can buy today that still has a headphone jack.
However, it has a micro USB port instead of the more modern USB-C, which has become the standard on most smartphones. And the phone’s two additional cameras have 5-megapixel and 8-megapixel sensors, which is considered low compared to today’s smartphone cameras.
Nokia 7.1
HMD Global
Nokia’s 7.1 Android phone offers a 5.8-inch screen, making it about the same size as the iPhone XS, and a dual-lens camera for $300.
You’ll have the option of choosing between 32GB and 64GB storage capacities, and like the Galaxy A7 it also comes with a headphone jack. Similar to the other phones on this list, the Nokia 7.1 also features a nearly bezel-free design that’s become common on today’s pricier smartphones.
But the phone’s second camera only as a 5-megapixel sensor, which isn’t nearly as sharp as what you’d find on a more expensive phone.
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Source: Business Insider – leadicicco@businessinsider.com (Lisa Eadicicco)