You don’t need to shell out four figures to find the perfect smartphone. In fact, you don’t even need to spend half that to get one that covers all the bases and then some. Its regular price is $300. it was already our choice around. It’s currently on sale for $US250 ($50) off, which makes it an even better deal. This is near a record low. The sale is part of a wider sale .
OnePlus
Our pick for the best budget smartphone is currently $50 off its regular price.
The OnePlus Nord N30 5G offers great value however you cut it. The phone has a relatively tight Snapdragon 695 5G processor, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of memory that can be expanded with a microSD card.
You’ll get a 16MP front camera and 108MP primary and 2MP macro lenses on the back. The 5,000mAh battery should get you through a day of moderate use, while OnePlus says 50W fast charging support will boost it from a one percent charge to 80 percent in 30 minutes. The OnePlus Nord N30 5G also has a 6.7-inch, 120Hz IPS display, which is great for gaming.
On the downside, there is no IP rating for dust or water resistance. With the phone running on Oxygen OS 13.1 (based on Android 13), OnePlus has committed to bringing just one major Android update to the N30, along with three years of security support. This is unfortunate for those looking for something that will stay relevant for a few years without breaking the bank, but this level of Android support is typical for budget phones.
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