Welcome to our monthly rendezvous where we review the best smartphones, breaking them down by price range. In particular, in this article we will look at the best phones in the lowest price range.
Redmi Note 8 2021
The Redmi Note 8 2021 continues to be one of the best phones in this price range as it packs a powerful MediaTek Helio G85 processor along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of built-in storage.
It's also a relatively compact phone with a 6,3-inch Full HD+ IPS display. Meanwhile, for photos, we find a 48-megapixel main camera combined with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, a single 13-megapixel module.
Finally, the Note 8 2021 comes with a small 4000mAh battery that supports faster-than-average (for the price) 18W charging. Other features include a 3,5mm audio jack, an infrared emitter and runs on MIUI 12.
Realm C21Y
Next we have the Realme C21Y on Unisoc Tiger T610 along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of built-in storage (expandable via microSD).
The Realme C21Y sports a large 6,5-inch IPS LCD display, but with a lower HD+ resolution, and a 5-megapixel selfie camera in the top notch. On the back of the device is a 13-megapixel primary camera paired with a 2-megapixel portrait mode sensor and a 2-megapixel macro lens.
Finally, Realme's C21Y is powered by a large 5000mAh battery, equipped with a 3,5mm audio jack and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Ulefone Notes 13P
Another interesting smartphone in this price range is the latest Ulefone Note 13P with a MediaTek Helio G35 chipset along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable).
The smartphone is equipped with a 6,5-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and a 16-megapixel front-facing camera located in the cutout at the top. On the back, we see a 20-megapixel main camera with an aperture of f/1,8, combined with a 2-megapixel macro lens.
Finally, the Ulefone Note 13P has a 5180mAh battery, NFC and a 3,5mm audio jack.
doogee n40 pro
If power is all you care about, the Doogee N40 Pro is the most powerful phone on the list with a MediaTek Helio P60 chipset along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage (expandable). As for the display, it is equipped with a large 6,52-inch IPS panel with HD+ resolution.
On the photography front, we have four rear cameras, including a 20-megapixel primary, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. There is a 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
Finally, the Doogee N40 Pro comes with a powerful 6380mAh battery and supports 24W fast charging.
Blackview A55
Last but not least, we have a budget phone on the list that costs around $90, the Blackview A55. The smartphone is equipped with a MediaTek Helio A22 processor along with 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of built-in storage (expandable).
The A55 features a large 6,53-inch panel with HD+ resolution and a 5-megapixel selfie camera at the top. Meanwhile, on the back we have an 8MP primary camera and two more 0,3MP sensors.
Finally, the Blackview A55 comes with a good-capacity 4780mAh battery, a 3,5mm audio jack and even NFC.
