February 9, 2025
Tech

Budget Phone 2023: 10 best cheap smartphones

How to choose the best Cheap smartphone in 2023? Obviously, the main criterion that dictated our choice of the models on this list was the relationship between quality and price, sifting through the current offers on the main stores and e-commerce sites around the web, we have collected the most interesting phones at the moment not disdaining even the models that came out a year ago and are now available at a cheaper price. For the rest, we have selected smartphones that can be used without problems in everyday life in the name of good processors for playing in peace, high-resolution AMOLED screens, compatibility with the 5G signal and good cameras for documenting holidays or social shots to be optimized perhaps with some top accessories. Here are the reference models to help you find the best cheap smartphone you can buy right now.

Poco M4 Pro – designed for gamers

Little is pure power dedicated to entertainment since it became independent from Xiaomi. The smartphone in question reproduces the best shows preferred by users thanks to the MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor, without spending a fortune. Designed for young people interested in trendy and cool devices, Poco M4 Pro 5G offers powerful video streaming and a gaming interface that offers an incredible immersive experience, thanks to a fluid display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 33W Pro fast chargeable to power the phone all day.

Redmi Note 11S – the best in the ratio of quality and price

6.43-inch 90Hz AMOLED screen, 108MP triple camera and 5000mAh super battery with 33W fast charge. This mid-range model from Xiaomi is a concentrate of technology that can really satisfy everyone; photographers, gamers and mobile workers, without spending a fortune.

Samsung Galaxy M13 – for those who bet everything on autonomy

It may not be the best Samsung phone on the market overall, but the M13 is able to offer you all the Galaxy quality at a very affordable price. Infinity-V display with 90Hz refresh rate, a powerful processor and, above all, the long-lasting 5000mAh battery, together with One UI Core – Samsung’s Android 12 customization for better viewing and interaction of content on the screen.

The other smartphones to take into consideration

REDMI 10

After a full set of major upgrades over its predecessor, Redmi 10 boasts a series-series 50MP high-resolution camera, 6.5-inch 90Hz FHD+ display, powerful chipset and elegant design, thus delivering outstanding performance at an ever-increasing number of people. Combined with AdaptiveSync technology, Redmi 10 automatically adjusts the refresh rate to individual content, thus maintaining longer battery life.

HONOR X7

Honor’s entry-level is perfect for having an extra touch of elegance without too many compromises. The biggest renunciation concerns the 5G (absent), but otherwise, you take home a lot of power, a 6.74-inch display and a triple 48 MP camera.

REALLY 9

If you are looking for a powerful device, with 5G and with an excellent 5000 mAh battery , realme 8 is one of the best alternatives in terms of value for money. The 6.6-inch FHD + 120Hz display, the triple 50 MP camera with Nightscape mode and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chip are excellent. It is a model from last year, but it has all the credentials to do well.

OPPO A77

One of the latest arrivals at Oppo carries on the tradition of the A series and stands out for the particular finish created with the innovative Oppo Glow proprietary production process, capable of giving life to magnificent plays of light and variations of shades on the rear body. Featuring a smoother, more responsive Full HD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, the 6.56-inch screen is perfect for streaming video and playing games. The 5000 mAh battery is good combined with the innovative 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging system that allows you to recharge your smartphone in just a few minutes.

HUAWEI NOVA 9 SE

The Huawei nova 9 SE has a 6.78-inch screen with FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate, powered by a Snapdragon 680 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The 4 cameras on the back take care of the rest, where the 108 MP main camera stands out together with a wide angle, a macro camera for close-up shots and a depth camera to better “blur” the clippings around your portrait photos.

SAMSUNG GALAXY A22

One of the best-selling smartphones in this category stands out for its excellent 48MP camera, compatibility with the 5G signal and an excellent 4900 mAh battery. If you want to play it safe – especially for the guarantee of the Samsung ecosystem, solid and consolidated over time, this is the model to buy with your eyes closed.

MOTOROLA EDGE 20 LITE

Another valid alternative in this price range is the Motorola Edge 20 Lite, excellent 6.7-inch OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and two stereo speakers equipped with Dolby Atmos technology. Not forgetting the excellent triple rear camera. The sensor of the main one – 108MP with Quad Pixel technology – allows you to capture moments with maximum versatility, taking clear photos even in low light conditions. The MediaTek Dimensity 720 processor with 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage space and the 5000 mAh battery that lasts up to two days and is equipped with TurboPower 30 fast charging takes care of the rest. Released at the end of 2021 as a premium smartphone.

This article was originally published on GQ (Italian Edition)

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