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Don't Know Which Mobile Phone to Buy: How to Choose a Smartphone (Want dual SIM model)

The aim of this guide is to help you decide which (smart-)phone is the best for you, based on your needs and budget.

Here are some basic points you should know when buying a smartphone: 

1) Operating system (OS) - The user interface which allows common users to use the hardware components (camera, speakers, etc.). The most common operating systems which run on smartphones are:

  • Android - runs on the majority of smartphones (Sony, Samsung, LG, Huawei, etc.). The latest version of this operating system is Android OS v.6 Marshmallow (as of Aug 2016). Some PROs and CONs using Android as operating system:

    PROs: 
    - A huge catalogue of applications
    - Home-screen widgets
    - Open-source

    CONs: 
    - Back-up options are limited to specific user data
    - No quality control of the applications
  • iOS - runs only on iPhones, iPads and iPods. Its latest version is iOS v.9.3 (as of Aug 2016)

    PROs:
    - Full back-up service
    - Frequent system updates
    - Greater control of notifications and data usage
    - Easier to uninstall applications
    - Mostly high-quality apps are offered in App store

    CONs:
    -     No home-screen widgets
    - Many limitations
     
  • Windows Phone OS - used by Nokia and Microsoft smartphones. The latest version of this smartphone is Windows Mobile 10 (as of Aug 2016)
  • BlackBerry OS - used only on Blackberry smartphones. The latest version of Blackberry OS is v10.3 (as of Aug 2016)

Note that not all devices can be upgraded to the latest OS version. It's mentioned in the solutions listed below. 

2) CPU (Central Processing Unit, or Processor, or the "brain" of a smartphone) - The main component of a smartphone which is a crucial factor for phone speed (how quickly applications open etc.).

There are several types of processors used in smartphones:

  • Single-Core - It has only one independent microprocessor
  • Dual-Core  - A multi-core processor with two independent microprocessors
  • Quad-Core  - A multi-core processor with four independent microprocessors
  • Hexa-Core - A multi-core processor with six independent microprocessors
  • Octa-Core - A multi-core processor with eight independent microprocessors

Note: You should treat the smartphone as a whole, as unity of all the components in it. It doesn't mean that a device which has an Octa-Core processor is faster than a device which has a Quad-Core processor. For instance, iPhone 6s has a Dual-Core processor, but it doesn't lag as much as some Octa-Core-processor smartphones.

The above-mentioned note also applies to camera quality. It doesn't mean that a 21 megapixel camera will produce higher-quality images than an 8 megapixel one (take iPhones for example. iPhone 6s has a 12 MP camera and produces better images than smartphones with 21 megapixel camera).

3) RAM (Random Access Memory) - The more RAM the more applications you can run in parallel.  Usually, the amount of RAM in smartphones varies from 1 GB to 4 GB.

4) Storage size - The space you have to store your pictures, music, videos or other documents. The amount of free memory on smartphones varies from 4 GB - 128 GB of internal memory, plus the ability to add a microSD card (up to 256 GB)

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  1. Buy Lenovo Vibe x3 (from $297.00) − Currently unavailable

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    Lenovo Vibe X3 is the current Lenovo flagship model on the market, featuring high quality audio, excellent specifications and performance and a very good screen. The only drawback is the average camera quality.

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
    • A Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & Dual-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A57 processor
    • 3 GB RAM
    • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
    • 21 MP camera with autofocus and a 8 MP front camera
    • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • Its 5.5-inch display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    • Internal memory of 32/64 GB (depends on the model), with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 256 GB (which will use the SIM 2 slot)
    • A non-removable 3500 mAh battery, which offers you up to 31:00 hours of talk time and up to 618 hours of stand-by. (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Large internal memory (32/64 GB)
    • Large RAM (3 GB)
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Large screen size
    • Great camera quality
    • A fast and accurate fingerprint sensor
    • Amazing sound quality

    Cons

    • Heating issues
    • Battery backup is not up to expectation
    • No dedicated microSD slot (it uses the SIM 2 slot)

    • You can purchase the 32 GB version of this smartphone which is rated with 4.3/5 stars by customers, from Amazon.
    • You can also buy the 64 GB version of this smartphone from Amazon.

      This smartphone is currently unavailable.

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  2. Buy Huawei G8 (a.k.a. GX8, from $285)

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    Good screen and great specifications are the highlights of Huawei G8, the only downside is its bad design and odd interface (according to users).

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop), planned upgrade to v6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • A Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 processor (depends on the model)
    • 2/3 GB RAM (depends on the model)
    • Dual SIM (Micro SIM) support
    • 13 MP camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera
    • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • A 5.5-inch display
    • Internal memory of 16 GB (2 GB of RAM) / 32 GB (3 GB RAM) with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 64 GB (which uses the SIM 2 slot)
    • A non-removable 3000 mAh battery, which offers you 27:44 hours of talk time, 10:00 hours of web browsing and 10:20 hours of video playback (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Dual SIM
    • Large RAM (2/3 GB)
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Large screen size

    Cons

    • No sound-enhancing technology
    • No FM radio

    You can become the owner of the 16 GB version of Huawei GX8, which is rated with 3.8/5 stars by customers on Amazon, if you follow this link.

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  3. Buy Huawei Mate 8 (from $422.01)

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    Mate 8 has a beautiful display, elegant design and a long battery life. Highly recommended for anybody who is looking for a classy phone.

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • A Quad-core 2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 + quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex A53 processor
    • 3/4 GB RAM (depends on the model)
    • Dual SIM (Nano SIM) support (depends on the model)
    • 16 MP camera with autofocus and a 8 MP front camera
    • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • Its 6-inch display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 4
    • Internal memory of 32/64 GB (depends on the model) with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 256 GB (which will use the SIM 2 slot)
    • A non-removable 4000 mAh battery, which offers you 26:45 hours of talk time, 17:05 hours of web browsing and 12:34 hours of video playback and up to 528 hours of stand-by. (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Dual SIM
    • Large RAM (3/4 GB)
    • Large internal memory
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Large screen size
    • A 4000 mAh battery

    Cons

    • A bit too large to hold
    • SIM 2 slot shared with microSD card
    • Lacks 4K Video recording

    • You can become the owner of the 32 GB version, which is rated with 4.2/5 stars by customers on Amazon, if you follow this link.
    • If you want to purchase the 64 GB version, which is also rated with 4.1/5 stars, click here.

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  4. Buy LG Magna ($134.97) − Currently unavailable

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    An average smartphone, featuring a big screen and Android 5.0 Lollipop and a good display.

    Very poor memory storage for its competitors and angular design which some users find rather unpleasant for handling is what makes the downside of this phone.

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
    • A Quad-core 1.2 GHz /
      Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 - H502 model processor (depends on the model)
    • Dual SIM support (Micro-SIM)
    • 1 GB RAM
    • 8 MP camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera
    • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • A 5.0-inch display
    • Internal memory of 8 GB with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 32 GB
    • A removable 2540 mAh battery, which offers you 10 hours of talk time and 350 hours of stand-by. (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Fast processor
    • Good front camera
    • 4G-LTE Support (the LTE model only)
    • Great design

    Cons

    • Weak RAM
    • 3.4 GB out of 8 GB Internal memory is usable

    You can buy this smartphone from Amazon.
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  5. Buy Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe (from $272.86)

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    Zenfone 2 Deluxe is a beautifully designed Android phone that features good performance and a solid display. On the downside, camera is rather disappointing compared to competitor models.

     

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop), planned upgrade to v6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • A Quad-core 2.3 GHz / Quad-core 1.8 GHz / Quad-core 2.5 GHz processor (depends on the model)
    • 4 GB RAM
    • Dual SIM (Micro SIM) support
    • 13 MP camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera
    • IPS capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • Its 5.5-inch display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    • Internal memory of 64/128 GB (depends on the model) with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 256 GB
    • A non-removable 3000 mAh battery, which offers you 20:22 hours of talk time, 07:43 hours of web browsing and 11:32 hours of video playback (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Decent 64 bit Quad core processor
    • Large RAM (4 GB)
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Large screen size

    Cons

    • Back mounted volume buttons
    • Low battery life

    You can purchase the 128 GB version of this smartphone, which is rated with 3.8/5 stars by customers, on Amazon, if you follow this link.

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  6. Buy Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (from $165.00)

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    Zenfone 2 Laser is a great phone, featuring great display and performance and an excellent camera. Negative side is that the battery life is unsatisfying and low volume speakers (according to some users).

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to v6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • A Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 processor
    • 2 GB RAM
    • Dual SIM (Micro SIM) support
    • 13 MP camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera
    • Capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • Its 5-inch display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 4
    • Internal memory of 8/16/32 GB (depends on the model) with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 256 GB
    • A removable 2400 mAh battery

    Pros

    • Gesture controls
    • Large RAM (2 GB)
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Large screen size

     

    Cons

    • Rear camera is not good performer in poor lit.
    • No headphones included with handset
    • Older version of chipset

     

    • You can purchase the 16 GB version of this smartphone which is rated with 3.9/5 stars by customers on Amazon, if you follow this link.
    • In addition, you can purchase the 32 GB version, which is rated with 4.0/5 stars by customers on Amazon, if you follow this link.

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  7. Buy Huawei P8 (from $274.49)

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    P8 has a premium design, good display and a strong price-quality ratio.

    Its key features are:

    • A Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 / Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 processor
    • 3 GB RAM
    • Dual SIM (Nano SIM) support
    • 13 MP camera with autofocus and a 8 MP front camera
    • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • Its 5.2-inch display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    • Internal memory of 16/64 GB (depends on the model) with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 256 GB (which uses the SIM 2 slot)
    • A non-removable 2680 mAh battery, which offers you 13:50 hours of talk time, 13:32 hours of web browsing and 09:25 hours of video playback (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Dual SIM
    • Large RAM (3 GB)
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Large screen size

    Cons

    • No Quick charging
    • No Fingerprint scanner

    • You can become the owner of the 16 GB version (single SIM) of Huawei P8, which is rated with 5.0/5 stars by customers on Amazon, if you follow this link. (This version is currently unavailable.)
    • If you want to purchase the 64 GB version, which is also rated with 5.0/5 stars, click here.

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  8. Buy Huawei Mate S (from $300)

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    Huawei Mate S is a smartphone with good specifications, the only feature that stands out is its elegant and luxurious design.

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop), planned upgrade to v6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • A Quad-core 2.2 GHz & quad-core 1.5 GHz processor
    • 3 GB RAM
    • Dual SIM (Nano SIM) support (depends on the model)
    • 13 MP camera with autofocus and a 8 MP front camera
    • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • Its 5.5-inch display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 4
    • Internal memory of 32/64/128 GB (depends on the model) with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 256 GB (which will use the SIM 2 slot)
    • A non-removable 2700 mAh battery, which offers you 13:53 hours of talk time, 09:43 hours of web browsing and 11:26 hours of video playback. (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Dual SIM
    • Large RAM (3 GB)
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Large screen size
    • Smooth gaming experience
    • High-quality pictures

    Cons

    • A bit too large to hold
    • The SIM 2 slot shared with microSD card
    • Expensive



    • You can become the owner of the 32 GB version, which is rated with 4.0/5 stars by customers on Amazon, if you follow this link.
    • If you want to purchase the 64 GB version, which is also rated with 5/5 stars, click here.

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  9. Buy Lenovo K3 Note (from $140)

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    Lenovo K3 Note is a cheap yet very good smartphone, featuring excellent performance and good display and sound. Camera quality and battery life are not that good though.

     

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to v6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • An Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 processor
    • 2 GB RAM
    • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
    • 13 MP camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera
    • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • Its 5.5-inch display is protected with Asahi Dragontrail Glass
    • Internal memory of 16 GB, with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 32 GB
    • A removable 3000 mAh battery, which offers you 17:13 hours of talk time, 05:56 hours of web browsing and 06:55 hours of video playback and up to 750 hours of stand-by. (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Large internal memory (16 GB)
    • Large RAM (2 GB)
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Large screen size
    • 1080p videos and apps run smoothly without any lag
    • Supports 4G in both SIM slots
    • LED notification for messages and missed calls

    Cons

    • Sometimes call clarity gets distorted
    • The speaker is not very loud (according to users)
    • Earphone not included in box

     

    You can buy this smartphone, which is rated with 3.4/5 stars, from Amazon.

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  10. Buy Lenovo A7000 (from $198.00) − Currently unavailable

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    Lenovo A7000 has a bad camera and sometimes software freezes but besides that, this phone is pretty good (and cheap).

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to v6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • A Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 processor
    • 2 GB RAM
    • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
    • 8 MP camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera
    • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • A 5.5-inch display
    • Internal memory of 8 GB, with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 32 GB
    • A removable 2900 mAh battery, which offers you 16:00 hours of talk time and up to 264 hours of stand-by. (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Large RAM (2 GB)
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Large screen size
    • Flawless multi-tasking

    Cons

    • Poor camera quality
    • The front camera captures mirror image
    • Lack of backlit LED key
    • Contacts takes more time to load (according to a user)

    You can buy this smartphone from Amazon.
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  11. Buy Asus Zenfone 5 (from $318.31) − Currently unavailable

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    Zenfone 5 is a mid range Android phone that has an attractive screen and UI, however battery life is very short and it uses outdated Android version compared to its competitors.

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v5.0.2 (Lollipop)
    • A Dual-core 2.0 GHz processor
    • 2 GB RAM
    • Dual SIM (Micro SIM) support
    • 8 MP camera with autofocus and a 2 MP front camera
    • An IPS capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • Its 5-inch display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    • Internal memory of 8/16/32 GB (depends on the model) with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 64 GB
    • A non-removable 2110 mAh battery, which would offer you up to 18:30 hours of talk time and up to 353 hours of standy-by.

    Pros

    • Large RAM (2 GB)
    • Affordable price
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Large screen size

    Cons

    • Heating issues



    You can purchase the 16 GB version of this smartphone from Amazon.
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  12. Buy Asus Pegasus (from $184.00) − Currently unavailable

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    An average phone with no significant pros and cons. If you prefer Asus phone and you're not looking to spend much money on it, Pegasus is a highly recommended way to go.

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v4.4 (KitKat)
    • A Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 processor
    • 2 GB RAM
    • Dual SIM (Micro SIM) support
    • 8 MP camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera
    • IPS capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • A 5-inch display
    • Internal memory of 8/16 (depends on the model) with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 32 GB
    • A non-emovable 2500 mAh battery that will last up to up to 174 hours (3G) of stand-by time and up to 17 hours 40 minutes (3G) of talk time with a single charging

    Pros

    • Decent 64 bit Quad core processor
    • Large 2 GB RAM
    • Low price
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Large screen size

    Cons

    • Outdated Android version

    You can purchase the 16 GB version of this smartphone from Amazon.
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  13. Buy Asus Zenfone Selfie (from $199)

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    The highlight of Zenfone Selfie is pretty much self-explanatory, it is taking "selfies". Zenfone Selfie features brilliant front camera, pretty design and beautiful screen and UI.

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to v6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • A Quad-core Cortex-A53 & Quad-core Cortex-A53 processor
    • 2/3 GB RAM (depends on the model)
    • Dual SIM (Micro SIM) support
    • 13 MP camera with autofocus and a 13 MP front camera
    • IPS capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • Its 5.5-inch display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and oleophobic coating
    • Internal memory of 16/32 GB (depends on the model) with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 256 GB
    • A removable 3000 mAh battery, which offers you 20:22 hours of talk time, 07:43 hours of web browsing and 11:32 hours of video playback (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Dual SIM
    • Large RAM (2/3 GB)
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Large screen size

    Cons

    • A bit too large to hold
    • Absence of the "slow motion" feature

    • You can purchase the 16 GB version of this smartphone from Amazon.
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  14. Buy Asus Zenfone 2 (from $209)

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    Zenfone 2 has a beautiful display and a solid battery life but the design is rather bland and the camera is average.

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to v6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • A Quad-core 1.8 GHz (2 GB RAM model) / Quad-core 2.3 GHz (4 GB RAM model) processor
    • 2/4 GB RAM
    • Dual SIM (Micro SIM) support
    • 13 MP camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera
    • IPS capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • Its 5.5-inch display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    • Internal memory of 16/32/64 GB (depends on the model) with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 256 GB
    • A non-removable 3000 mAh battery, which offers you 15:47 hours of talk time, 07:52 hours of web browsing and 08:34 hours of video playback (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Good for multi-tasking
    • Large RAM (2/4 GB)
    • Voice and Call quality
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Large screen size

     

    Cons

    • SIM 2 slot only supports 2G

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  15. Buy Huawei Y6 (a.k.a Huawei Honor 4A, from $161.99) − Currently unavai

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    Y6 is a top notch low budget smartphone, featuring beautiful display, great build quality and a solid all-round performance.

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop) Operating system
    • A Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 processor
    • 1/2 GB RAM (depends on the model)
    • Dual SIM (Micro SIM) support
    • 8 MP camera and a 2 MP front camera
    • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • A 5-inch display
    • Internal memory of 8 GB with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 256 GB
    • A removable 2200 mAh battery, which offers you up to 300 hours (3G) of stand-by time and talk time up to 11 hours (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Dual SIM
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Large screen size

    Cons

    • Too little RAM memory (1 GB RAM)
    • Low-resolution camera (5 megapixels)
    • Lack of autofocus

    You can purchase Huawei Y6 (a.k.a Huawei Honor 4A) from Amazon.
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  16. Buy Huawei Honor 6 (from $199.99) − Currently unavailable

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    Honor 6 has one of the best price-quality ratio, featuring fast performance and a solid full HD display.

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat), v5.1.1 (Lollipop), planned upgrade to v6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • A Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15 and Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor
    • 3 GB RAM (depends on the model)
    • Dual SIM (Micro SIM) support (some models)
    • 13 MP camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera
    • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • Its 5-inch display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    • Internal memory of 16/32 GB (depends on the model) with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 64 GB
    • A non-removable 3100 mAh battery, which offers you 17:13 hours of talk time, 12:59 hours of web browsing and 12:51 hours of video playback (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Dual SIM
    • Large RAM (3 GB)
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Low battery consumption

    Cons

    • A prone-to-scratch back panel
    • Low earpiece volume during calls



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  17. Buy Huawei Ascend Mate 7 (from $267.81)

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    Ascend Mate 7 has aluminium casing, huge screen (6.0")  and a solid battery life, however, many users point out that there are lot of software issues with this phone.

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to v5.1.1 (Lollipop) and planned upgrade to v6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • A Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor
    • 2/3 GB RAM (depends on the model)
    • Dual SIM (Micro SIM or Nano SIM) support (depends on the model)
    • 13 MP camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera
    • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • Its 6-inch display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    • Internal memory of 16/32 GB (depends on the model) with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 256 GB (which will use the SIM 2 slot)
    • A non-removable 4100 mAh battery, which offers you 20:06 hours of talk time, 13:53 hours of web browsing and 14:04 hours of video playback and up to 648 hours stand-by. (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Dual SIM
    • A 4100 mAh battery
    • Large RAM (2/3 GB)
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Large screen size
    • Sharp screen
    • Fingerprint sensor

    Cons

    • A bit too large to hold
    • Battery takes ages to charge
    • Heavy (185 g)

    • You can become the owner of the 16 GB version, which is rated with 4.3/5 stars by customers on Amazon, if you follow this link.
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  18. Buy Alcatel OT−997 (from $63.09)

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    Alcatel OT-997 is a relatively cheap smartphone, but has many glitches with software and the battery life is not so good.

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
    • A Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor
    • 1 GB RAM
    • Dual SIM (Mini SIM)
    • 8 MP camera with autofocus and a VGA front camera
    • TFT capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • A 4.3-inch display
    • Internal memory of 4 GB,  with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 32 GB
    • A removable 1800 mAh battery (depends on the model), which offers you up to 16 hours of talk time, and up to 400 hours of stand-by. (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Affordable
    • Removable battery
    • Average screen size

    Cons

    • Average battery life
    • Outdated operating system
    • Poor front camera
    • No 4G-LTE Support


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  19. Buy Lenovo S60 (from $148.00) − Currently unavailable

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    Lenovo S60 has a solid camera for its price range and decent RAM memory. Recommended for anybody who is looking for a solid phone for low price.

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to v5.0 (Lollipop)
    • A Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 processor
    • 2 GB RAM
    • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM or Nano-SIM - depends on the model)
    • 13 MP camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera
    • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • A 5-inch display
    • Internal memory of 8 GB, with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 32 GB
    • A non-removable 2150 mAh battery, which offers you up to 30 hours of talk time, and up to 336 hours of stand-by. (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Large RAM (2 GB)
    • Dual SIM
    • Large screen size
    • Good camera quality

    Cons

    • Non-removable battery
    • Low internal memory
    • No protection against scratches

    You can buy this smartphone from Amazon.

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  20. Buy Asus Zenfone Zoom (from $236.11)

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    Asus Zenfone Zoom possesses an innovative feature and that is a zoom lens. If you want to take pictures with your mobile from afar, Zenfone Zoom is your best choice. Besides that, Zenfone Zoom has a very elegant design, feels good in hand but battery life is not so great.

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop)
    • A Quad-core 2.3 GHz processor
    • 2/4 GB RAM (depends on the model)
    • Dual SIM (Micro SIM) support
    • 13 MP camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera
    • IPS capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • Its 5.5-inch display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    • Internal memory of 16/32/64/128 GB (depends on the model) with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 64 GB
    • A non-removable 3000 mAh battery, which offers you 20:22 hours of talk time, 07:43 hours of web browsing and 11:32 hours of video playback (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Dual SIM
    • Large RAM (2/3 GB)
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Large screen size
    • 3x optical zoom ability
    • Laser autofocus technology

    Cons

    • A bit too large to hold
    • Heavy body (185 g)
    • Low speaker output
    • No video recording features for front camera

    You can become the owner of the 64 GB version, which is available on Amazon, if you follow this link.

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  21. Buy Nokia Asha 305 (from $99.99)

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    Nokia Asha 305 is a cheap phone that is good for touchscreen phone beginners to learn how to use it. The highlight of this phone is the call quality, which is incredibly good compared to the cost of the phone.

    Its key features are:

    • TFT display with 65K colors
    • Dual SIM
    • A 3-inch display
    • A 2 MP camera
    • Internal memory of 10 MB, with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 32 GB
    • A removable 1100 mAh battery, which offers you 14 hours of talk time and 528 hours of stand-by. (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Very cheap
    • Dual SIM

    Cons

    • No Multitasking option
    • No Youtube support
    • No 3G

    You can buy it from ebay.

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  22. Buy Huawei Y5 (Currently unavailable)

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    Huawei Y5 (also known as Honor Bee) is a solid low budget smartphone with 1.1 GHz CPU, 8 MP camera and a 3G support. Not falling behind its competitors in anything except the poor resolution display.

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
    • A Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 processor
    • 1 GB RAM
    • Dual SIM support (Micro SIM - some models)
    • 5 MP camera and a 2 MP front camera
    • Capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • A 4.5-inch display
    • Internal memory of 8 GB with the possibility to add a microSD card up to 32 GB
    • A removable 2000 mAh battery

    Pros

    • Dual SIM (some models)
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Lightweight smartphone

    Cons

    • Low pixel density screen (218 ppi)
    • Too little RAM memory (1 GB RAM)
    • Low-resolution camera (5 megapixels)

    You can become the owner of Huawei Y5, which is rated with 3.0/5 stars by a customer on Amazon, if you follow this link.

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  23. Buy Lenovo Vibe Z2 (from $174.00) − Currently unavailable

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    Lenovo Vibe Z2 is a best phablet Lenovo ever made, featuring very good specs and an affordable price all in one. Highly suggested for big screen lovers.

    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v4.4 (KitKat)
    • A Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 processor
    • 2 GB RAM
    • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
    • 13 MP camera with autofocus and a 8 MP front camera
    • IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • A 5.5-inch display
    • Internal memory of 32 GB
    • A removable 3000 mAh battery, which offers you up to 30 hours of talk time and up to 408 hours of stand-by. (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Large internal memory (32 GB)
    • Large RAM (3 GB)
    • 4G-LTE Support (Except in India)
    • Large screen size
    • Powerful performance
    • Good camera

    Cons

    • No microSD card slot
    • Average battery life
    • Average sound quality
    • Heating issues

     

    You can buy this smartphone, which is rated with 2.9/5 stars by customers, from Amazon.
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  24. Buy Samsung Galaxy A7 − 2016 (from $214.99)

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    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
    • A Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
      Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 processor
    • 3 GB RAM
    • 13 MP camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera
    • Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • Its 5.5-inch display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 4
    • Internal memory of 16 GB (depends on the model). Also, this device supports microSD card up to 256 GB (on the Dual SIM model, microSD card is inserted in the SIM 2 slot)
    • A non-removable 3300 mAh battery, which offers you 26:00 hours of talk time, 12:00 hours of web browsing and 13:00 hours of video playback. (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Large internal memory
    • Fingerprint sensor
    • Large RAM (3 GB)
    • Large screen size
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Good sound quality

    Cons

    • No separate microSD card slot (the dual SIM version)
    • Battery is non-removable
    • It doesn't have air view or air gestures
    • SIM 2 slot doesn't support 4G (Dual SIM version)
    • Doesn’t have LED notification light

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  25. Buy Samsung Galaxy A5 − 2016 (from $349.99)

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    Its key features are:

    • Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
    • A Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
      Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 processor
    • 2 GB RAM
    • 13 MP camera with autofocus and a 5 MP front camera
    • Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • Its 5.2-inch display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 4
    • Internal memory of 16 GB (depends on the model) and a microSD card slot which supports up to 256 GB
    • A non-removable 2900 mAh battery, which offers you 20:40 hours of talk time, 10:00 hours of web browsing and 12:21 hours of video playback. (according to tests)

    Pros

    • Large RAM (2 GB)
    • 4G-LTE Support
    • Large screen size

    Cons

    • Too many pre-installed apps
    • Non-removable battery

    You can become the owner of this smartphone, which is rated with 4.5/5 stars by customers on Amazon, if you follow this link.

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