Every day, smartphone manufacturers are creating new and improved technologies that seemed unattainable just a few years ago. Even the most sophisticated device released quite recently becomes irrelevant and morally obsolete in a year. And even more so when it comes to inexpensive smartphones, choosing a multifunctional device becomes a difficult task.
What functions are important in a smartphone
When choosing a budget smartphone, first of all, decide what you want from it. If the main thing for you is a large amount of memory and excellent sound in headphones, you should look at smartphones with improved stereo sound and expandable memory. If you lead an active lifestyle and often post your photos on social networks in the selfie style, then you need to give preference to a smartphone with a good camera and a front-facing photomodule, or, more simply, a “camera button on the side panel”.
Well, if the performance and functionality of the device is important to you, you often use various programs and do not mind playing games at all, you should think about purchasing a smartphone with the maximum processor performance and the maximum amount of RAM. In such devices, the quality of the camera, sound and other functions will not be at the highest level.
Choosing an inexpensive smartphone
Of the latest models of budget, but quite productive smartphones, it is worth highlighting 3 devices. These are Fly IQ239, Gigabyte GSmart Maya M1 v2 and Karbonn E8222. As you can see, there are no brand names among these smartphones. This is due to the fact that a gadget of a promoted brand, similar in performance, will cost 30 percent more.
Fly IQ239 is a functional and simple device that supports 2 SIM cards. Probably one of the most inexpensive smartphones on the market. The device is equipped with a single-core processor with a clock speed of 1 GHz, 256 MB RAM, a 2 megapixel camera, and the Android 2.3.5 operating system. The cost of this device is only 2000 rubles.
Gigabyte GSmart Maya M1 v2 is a productive and stylish device. Equipped with a 4-core processor with a clock speed of 1.2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, an 8 MP camera and a Power VRSG544 video accelerator. The device quickly works with many applications at the same time, takes high-quality pictures and videos. The device has the Android 4.2 operating system. The cost of the smartphone is 4800 rubles.
Karbonn E8222 is a stylish black device with stainless steel edging. Equipped with a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 5MP camera and Android 4.2 operating system. The cost of this device is almost 5,000 rubles.
Alternative
If big brands or marketing does matter to you, there are a few simple rules to follow:
- do not buy a smartphone in the first month of its release, literally in a few weeks it will drop in price rather quickly;
- during your expectations, the first reviews and reviews of the desired device will appear on the network, and then you will hear about marriages and shortcomings of the smartphone from the lips of the first buyers;
- when choosing a phone, you need to compare several options at once, pay attention to the processor performance, the amount of RAM and the build quality, since these factors are priority when choosing.
