The latest iPhones and Samsungs retail for more than $700, and the price goes up quickly if you want extra storage space or a bigger screen. But you don’t have to pay big bucks to get a quality product.
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In fact, you can get a new phone with a great camera, loads of storage space and all of the other perks for less than half the price of a new iPhone 8.
Here are four smartphones under $400 to consider:
Credit: Lenovo Phab 2
Credit: Lenovo Phab 2
Although this is one of the cheapest smartphone out there, that doesn’t mean you’re sacrificing any quality. If you’re looking to stream Netflix or listen to music when you’re on the go, this device is an ideal option.
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With a 6.4" HD screen and incredible Dolby audio, the Lenovo Phab 2 is the perfect device to meet your entertainment needs. The rear camera is 13-megapixels, with 5-megapixels in the front to capture stellar selfies. Lenovo Phab 2 comes with the standard 32GB of storage, but is easily expandable up to 128GB as well.
Buy it today for $199.99.
Credit: Nokia 6
Credit: Nokia 6
Nokia was formerly one of the world's biggest mobile phone producers. But with the rapid rise of iPhone and Android smartphones, the company fell behind. The struggling brand was sold to Microsoft in 2014, and has since been making strides to regain its prominence.
The Nokia 6 is a major step in the right direction for the brand. Launched a year ago, the phone features a 5.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels at a PPI of 403 pixels per inch. Packing 32GB of storage (expandable to 128GB) and powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor with 3GB of RAM, the Nokia 6 provides the speed and convenience you require from your phone for a low price.
Buy it today for $229.00.
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Credit: HTC U11 Life
Credit: HTC U11 Life
The sleek and stylish HTC U11 Life has all the features of its more expensive competitors for half the price. The 16-megapixel camera with 2.0 aperture, ensures you'll be able to capture quality photos.
The phone also features pressure-sensitive edges that detect when you're squeezing the phone. These allow you to launch designated apps, or to perform specific actions such as zooming out in Google Maps.
Buy it today for $349.00.
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Credit: Asus ZenFone 4
Credit: Asus ZenFone 4
With a 120 degree wide angle lens and 5x light sensitivity, the ZenFone 4 promises great photos for a fraction of the price of top of the line devices.
In addition to shooting high quality photos, ZenFone 4 features 64GB of internal storage, which can be increased to a whopping 2TB with a MicroSD card. And on top of the quality camera and hefty storage space, the phone can even includes an FM radio receiver.
Buy it today for $379.00.
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