Best Five Budget-Friendly Phones of 2022


So you are planning on getting a new phone but your budget isn’t high enough to get you the flagship phones introduced by Apple down to Oneplus, well you don’t have to worry because there are other’s that you are guaranteed to appreciate and are reasonably priced to fit your budget. Below is the list and specs of the bests five you can get for less than $500.

1. Google Pixel 6a Price: $449



SPECIFICATIONS

Screen size: 6.1 inches

Android version: 12

Processor: Tensor

Cameras: 12.2MP main, 12MP ultrawide (Rear); 8MP (Front)

RAM/Storage: 8GB/128GB


WHY YOU SHOULD BUY

  • The best cameras on a budget phone
  • Bright display
  • Tensor chip powers new experiences


WHY YOU SHOULDN’T BUY

  • Poor result on our battery test
  • Noticeably cheap materials


This phone is said to be the best cheap phone one can go for. Its price is sure to drop lower in a couple of weeks to come.


2. iPhone SE (2022) Price: $429



SPECIFICATIONS

Display: 4.7-inch LCD (1334x750)

CPU: A15 Bionic

RAM: 4GB

Storage/ Expandable: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / No

Rear camera: 12MP (ƒ/1.8)

Front camera: 7MP (ƒ/2.2)

Weight: 5.09 ounces


WHY YOU SHOULD BUY

  • Very affordable
  • Fast A15 Bionic performance
  • Very good camera quality


WHY YOU SHOULDN’T BUY

  • Small 4.7-inch screen
  • Big bezels
  • No camera night mode


We all know how good iPhones are. Having the mini iPhone makes sure you are part of the Apple ecosystem. It is also sure to drop in price in the coming weeks.


3. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G. Price: $259.99



SPECIFICATIONS

Display: 6.5-inch AMOLED (2400 x 1080)

CPU: Exynos 1280

RAM: 6GB

Storage / Expandable: 128GB / Yes

Rear cameras: 64MP main (f/1.8), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2), 5MP macro (f/2.4), 5MP depth (f/2.4)

Front camera: 32MP (f/2.2)

Weight: 6.7 ounces


WHY YOU SHOULD BUY

  • Good display with a 120Hz refresh rate
  • Expandable storage of up to 1TB
  • Nice design and build quality
  • Excellent software support


WHY YOU SHOULDN’T BUY

  • Mediocre performance


The Samsung galaxy A53 is the best alternative cheap phone for Android lovers. With its storage expanding to 1TB, you can take all the pictures and videos you want without any storage concerns. Its prices are sure to drop also.


4. OnePlus Nord N20 5G. Price: $282



SPECIFICATIONS

Display: 6.43-inch AMOLED (2400 x 1080)

CPU: Snapdragon 695

RAM: 6GB

Storage / Expandable: 128GB / Yes

Rear cameras: 64MP (f/1.8) main, 2MP (f/2.4) monochrome, 2MP (f/2.4) macro

Front camera: 16MP (f/2.4)

Weight: 6.1 ounces


WHY YOU SHOULD BUY

  • Beautiful design
  • Good performance for the price
  • Solid battery life
  • Nice display


WHY YOU SHOULDN’T BUY

  • Very underwhelming cameras


The cameras are pretty underwhelming for a phone under $300, but for what you get it’s better than most phones give.


5. Tecno Camon 19. Price: $78


Credit to Tecno Mobile.

SPECIFICATIONS 

Display: 6.8-inches, 109.8 cm2 1080 x 2460 Pixels,395 PPI

CPU: A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) Processor

RAM: 4/6GB

Storage / Expandable: 128GB/No

Rear Camera: 64MP Triple rear camera

Front Camera: 16MP front selfie camera

Weight: 180


WHY YOU SHOULD BUY

  • It comes in three colors, Eco Black, Sea Salt White, and Digital Green
  • It comes with a micro SD card slot
  • Very affordable


WHY YOU SHOULDN’T BUY

  • Weak battery life
  • Big bezels 


This phone will be released on the 22nd of this month. With its affordable, you can quickly grab your once it’s released.


If you have a budget of $500 or below, you can grab one of the choices above, you will be guaranteed to have a good experience even if it’s not as good as the premium phones.

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