Best Budget Smartphones in August 2018



With new smartphone launches by top manufacturers budget smartphone segment has become more competent. In this case we are considering budget as 220 $ to 280 $ .
New budget smartphones have high performance processors, 3GB/4GB RAM, decent dual cameras and their performance is similar with some entry level flagship/expensive phones. So here is the list of 5 best budget smartphones available in different regions across the world.

  • Xiaomi Mi A2
Xiaomi Mi A2 is the best budget smartphone available currently. It is balanced in features and performance. It has Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa-core 2.0 GHz CPU, 5.99 Inches Full HD+ display, 3GB/4GB RAM, 64GB Storage and decent 3000 mAh battery. The best thing about this phone is that it comes with Android One stock OS which means you will get guaranteed software updates for at least next 2 years.

Display
5.99 Inches 2280x1080 FHD+
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz SMD660
RAM
3GB / 4GB  
Internal Memory
32GB / 64GB
OS
Android Oreo 8.1.0 
Rear Camera
Dual ( 12 MP 1.25um, f/1.2 ) + 20 MP 1.0um, f12.8 )
Front Camera
20 MP, SONY IMX376, 4 in 1, 2.0um
Battery
3000 mAh

  • Moto G6 Plus

Motorola Moto G series produces some of the best budget smartphones in recent years. Moto G 1st launched in 2013 was the start of high quality budget smartphones. I personally own a Moto g 1st while in college and still have it in my drawers. Motorola Moto G6 Plus is best designed budget smartphone currently available. It has good camera, powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor and stunning design.

Display5.9 Inches 2160x1080
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 630
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz SMD630
RAM4GB   
Internal Memory64GB
OSAndroid Oreo 8.1.0 
Rear CameraDual 12 MP f/1.7 + 5 MP f/2.2 
Front Camera8 MP
Battery3200 mAh



  • Xiaomi Note 5 AI and Pro

Xiaomi Note 5 pro is the first phone from company features Qualcomm Snapdragon 636. With impressive camera, curved corners and decent bezel it locks attractive but also have solid build quality with all metal body.
Display5.99 Inches 2160x1080
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 636
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz SMD636
RAM4GB 
Internal Memory64GB
OSAndroid Oreo 8.1.0 
Rear CameraDual ( 12 MP 1.25um, f/2.2 ) + 5 MP 1.12um, f/2.2 )
Front Camera20 MP or 13MP
Battery4000 mAh

  • Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1

Asus was quite successful with zenfone series in 2014 but after that Xiaomi devices become hosteller.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is decent smartphone in less price than other competitors. It has Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 with 3/4/6 GB RAM option. Asus says they will provide updates upto Android Q which is another good point. It has bigger 5000 mAh battery but battery life is not impressive for a 5000 mAh capacity.
Display5.99 Inches 2160x1080 
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 636
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz SMD636
RAM3GB / 4GB  / 6GB
Internal Memory32GB / 64GB
OSAndroid Oreo 8.1.0 
Rear CameraDual ( 13 MP 1.12um, f/2.2 ) + 5 MP 1.12um, f/2.4 )
Front Camera8 MP or 16MP
Battery5000 mAh

    • Nokia 6.1 Plus

    Nokia 6.1 is latest entrant in budget smartphone category. It comes with Android One which means guaranteed updates and fast performance. It has Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 and 16 MP rear camera from Zeiss optics and 8 MP front. This could be the alternative to Xiaomi Mi A2 if you can not get Mi A2 in flash sales.

    Display5.8 Inches 2280x1080 
    ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 636
    CPU
    Octa-core 1.8 GHz SMD636
    RAM4GB  
    Internal Memory32GB / 64GB
    OSAndroid Oreo 8.1.0 
    Rear CameraDual 16 MP 1.0um, f/2.0  + 5 MP 1.12um, f/2.4 )
    Front Camera16 MP
    Battery3060 mAh