With Android and iOS dominating the smartphone operating system market; HTC, Motorola, Samsung, and of course Apple have all closely attached their names to the devices. Google is playing on its list of Gmail, Google Play, Cloud, and Calendar apps. The iPhone is giving all in one with its App Store. If you crave one, you don’t need to budget for it for months; look for the following list instead.
- 10 Samsung Galaxy s3
Price $250
The Galaxy S3 went viral at Samsung outlets. A couple of years ago this phone was the perfect choice for most. With 16GB of storage, it’s not fixed there as Samsung added a MicroSD slot. The screen is 4.8 inches and 720p, the camera is 8 megapixels, 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and 2GB RAM.
- 9 moto g
Price $180
The Motorola Moto G is making a good deal with 8GB of storage, 1GB of RAM, a 4.5-inch display, and a 5-megapixel camera. Motorola phones have always been distinguished by their long battery life, this merit works well in their smartphones.
- 8 htc wish 610
Price $170
The Desire 610 is distinguished by its beautiful design. It has further added the benefit of a front speaker along with MicroSD slot. The screen is 4.7 inches, the processor is 1.2 GHz, the RAM is 1 GB and 8 GB of storage. The black color is a nice addition to the design.
- 7 lumia 356
Price $145
Nokia has done well with the look and feel of Windows 8, it has become an important feature in their smartphones. The Lumia 356 has a 4.5-inch screen, a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, and a meager 513MB of RAM. The camera is at the average level of 5 megapixels. The problem with Lumia is its lack of apps that are at the heart of modern phones and small devices!
- 6 iPhone 5
Price $250
I know you’re a little stunned to see Apple’s on the list. However, this price would be available on used Apple iPhones and it all depends on their condition. The camera is 8 megapixels, 16GB of storage, 4-inch screen and iOS 8.1.1.
- 5 htc wish 816
Price $250
With a front and rear camera, 1.6 GHz quad-core, 1.5 GB of RAM, you’ll probably enjoy this HTC more because of its screen. 5.5 inches will give you the best screen you’ll find in a smartphone for movies and games.
- 4 Sharpened Aquos Crystal
Price $150
A smaller screen is still on the impressive side with the Aquos’s 5-inch screen. Other specs include 1.2GHz quad-core, 1.5GB RAM, 8GB storage, MicroSD, and 8-megapixel camera. Although the screen and the price of the Aquos are tempting; the low quality of the camera will make you think twice.
- 3 Big X Max+
Price $200
Phablets are rarely found at this price point; In case you’re not familiar with the term, phablets are so called because of their size that falls between phones and tablets. This Grand X Max is a ZTE product that offers you a large 6-inch 720p display. The processor is 1.2 GHz, the RAM is 2 GB and the internal storage is 16 GB and external MicroSD. ZTE makes the offer more tempting with a front and rear camera of 13 megapixels the first and 5 megapixels the second; long battery life is guaranteed.
- two Huawei Ascend
Price $300
A 6-inch screen, 1.6 GHz quad-core and 2 GB of RAM. Huawei offers a front and rear camera with 13 megapixels and 5 megapixels respectively. The camera is of good resolution 1280 by 720 pixels.
- 1 One plus one
Price $300
This smartphone has very good specifications for its price, but it is not widely available in stores. With 5.5-inch 1050p display, 2.5GHz quad-core processor, 3GB RAM and 16GB storage, 13-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel selfie camera; you have the smartphone of your dreams.
It may be that One_Plus_One has sealed the deal; Still, I’d love to know which one you prefer and if there’s another one we missed.