Posted 17 November 2023
"Budget" Smartphones
I'm looking for a new smartphone since my Redmi Note 9 is a bit long in the tooth and looks like it's been run over by a forklift truck carrying a palette of sandpaper. Incidentally, I don't have my forklift papers.
I'm keeping my eye on the site while doing a bit of research, but I know that there are some experts on the devices available at the lower price points on here, so I wanted to pick your brains.
My budget is somewhere in the £2-300 range, probably closer to the £2
Redmi Note 12 - There are three versions of this, and they're notably different with better chips in the Pro versions and an SD slot in the bog standard. It looks serviceable, might not last me 3 whole years though.
Samsung A34 - I don't really trust reviews of the big manufacturer's low-end devices, as they always seem to be skewed. This does seem like a decent device, though, and the extended support afforded by Samsung is a selling point
Samsung Galaxy A13 - Again, low-end Samsung doesn't really appeal, but the review sites all say this is a good phone under £200
OPPO A57s, 4+ - Chunky battery and Stereo Speakers, under £200, but only 4G
Other mentions, HONOR 70 Lite, HONOR X7, Honor Magic 5 Lite, Realme 9 (4G), Poco X5, Poco F4, IQOO Neo 6
Ones I missed, that you guys said I should look at (Thanks!): Samsung A54, Oppo A94 5G
So, I'm not sure what to go for - does anyone have any opinions?
I'm keeping my eye on the site while doing a bit of research, but I know that there are some experts on the devices available at the lower price points on here, so I wanted to pick your brains.
My budget is somewhere in the £2-300 range, probably closer to the £2
Redmi Note 12 - There are three versions of this, and they're notably different with better chips in the Pro versions and an SD slot in the bog standard. It looks serviceable, might not last me 3 whole years though.
Samsung A34 - I don't really trust reviews of the big manufacturer's low-end devices, as they always seem to be skewed. This does seem like a decent device, though, and the extended support afforded by Samsung is a selling point
Samsung Galaxy A13 - Again, low-end Samsung doesn't really appeal, but the review sites all say this is a good phone under £200
OPPO A57s, 4+ - Chunky battery and Stereo Speakers, under £200, but only 4G
Other mentions, HONOR 70 Lite, HONOR X7, Honor Magic 5 Lite, Realme 9 (4G), Poco X5, Poco F4, IQOO Neo 6
Ones I missed, that you guys said I should look at (Thanks!): Samsung A54, Oppo A94 5G
So, I'm not sure what to go for - does anyone have any opinions?
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sorted byAfter work (and over the weekend), I might be able to add a bit more detail.
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