Best budget phone below $600

[xuaney]

I wanted to buy a budget phone below $600 so I did some extensive research on it. Just thought of sharing it here so those that want to get a budget phone too can refer to this post.
Honor 10 Lite
• Pros
- Premium look for low cost
- Great display
- Decent battery life (3,400 mAh)
- Feature rich
- 24MP front camera with 13MP + 2MP rear camera
• Cons
- MicroUSB port is dated
- Heavy skinned software missing key features
- Prone to fingerprints
- Plastic build
• Shopee ($248) - https://shopee.sg/Honor-10-Lite-64GB-Fee-Gifts-1-Year-Local-Warranty-i.11323894.1924023729
• Lazada ($255) - https://www.lazada.sg/products/hua-...-royal-light-blue-i327060833-s691096151.html?
• Qoo10 ($286) - https://www.qoo10.sg/item/HONOR-10-...FACTURER-WARRANTY/645942874?banner_no=1305330

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
• Pros
- Big, vibrant screen (6.3 inch screen size)
- Impressive performance (Snapdragon 660)
- Long-lasting battery (4,000 mAh)
- Gorgeous all-glass design
- Impressive dual-camera with 48MP + 5MP rear camera
• Cons
- Overblown software
- Mono speaker
- Busy interface
- No NFC
- Lack of premium features such as an in-display fingerprint sensor, wireless charging and waterproofing.
• Shopee ($289) - https://shopee.sg/2019-Xiaomi-Redmi...r-Collection-Mobile-Pho-i.13486527.2095769103
• Lazada ($399.9) - https://www.lazada.sg/products/xiao...2.searchlist.list.174.2a645a66WqYfga&search=1
• Qoo10 ($354) - https://www.qoo10.sg/item/XIAOMI-REDMI-NOTE-7-NOTE-7-PRO-SG-SELLER/645220213?banner_no=1305330

Samsung Galaxy A50
• Pros
- Best display for the price (6.4-inch AMOLED, 2340x1080)
- Design reminiscent of flagships
- Low price
- Solid performance (Exynos 9610)
- Includes a microSD slot inside the A50, meaning you should never run out of space.
- Triple-lens shooter here with a 25MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP depth sensor.
• Cons
- Lack of support for NFC, which means no Samsung Pay.
• Shopee ($335) - https://shopee.sg/Samsung-Galaxy-A50-(6GB-128GB)-i.48961570.2332302265
• Lazada ($338) - https://www.lazada.sg/products/sams...42.searchlist.list.87.7a435e18KEdQQ7&search=1

Xiaomi Mi 9
• Pros
- Versatile camera
- Stunning value (48MP main sensor)
- Fantastic performance (latest Snapdragon 855 chipset)
- Excellent screen (6.4-inch OLED display)
• Cons
- No IP rating
- No water resistance
• Shopee ($520) - https://shopee.sg/Xiaomi-Mi-9-64GB-128GB-1-Year-SG-Warranty-i.11323894.2027202974
• Lazada ($528) - https://www.lazada.sg/products/xiao...eady-stock-sealed-i312882763-s776172304.html?


References
• https://www.techradar.com/news/best-budget-smartphone
• https://www.t3.com/news/best-cheap-smartphone
• https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/test-centre/mobile-phone/best-budget-phone-3473395/
• https://www.trustedreviews.com/best/best-cheap-mobile-phones-3430364
• https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-unlocked-phones,review-2927.html#section-the-best-under-500
• https://www.wired.com/story/best-cheap-phones/
• https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-android-phones/
• https://www.ign.com/articles/best-budget-smartphones-2019
• https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-cheap-smartphones/
• https://www.drumitloud.com/best-budget-smartphone-singapore/
• https://www.lifewire.com/best-smartphones-to-buy-for-under-300-4045957

 

[xonix]

Your price range very big leh...
From 300 all the way to 600

 

[Nakedtoes]

I got mine k20 pro for 540..

 

[mosmos]

 

[8-lane]

@xuaney
U can get Honor 10 Lite at $219 with local Honor warranty at $219 here...
https://www.qoo10.sg/gmkt.inc/Goods/Goods.aspx?goodscode=555367996

 

[limjialok]

Oppo Reno z at $399 is pretty decent

 

[scourge]

Wah, Honor 10 Lite got NFC.
We don't often see NFC in phones from that price bracket.

 

[sacredrays]

how about samsung a70? got nfc and just a bit over $400..

or redmi k20?

 

[Jun Kid328]

Redmi K20/Xiaomi Mi 9T. That’s the best phone under $600 in my opinion.
SD 730 gives good performance. Triple Camera set up and bezel-less amoled display with pop up selfie camera.

how about samsung a70? got nfc and just a bit over $400..

or redmi k20?

 

[sacredrays]

Redmi K20/Xiaomi Mi 9T. That’s the best phone under $600 in my opinion.
SD 730 gives good performance. Triple Camera set up and bezel-less amoled display with pop up selfie camera.

yea.. and also very similar price to samsung a70.. would be considering either one..

 

[Lex1989]

Never did you consider a Pixel 3a/3a XL?

 

[Nakedtoes]

Never did you consider a Pixel 3a/3a XL?

few ppl will consider this fugly phones

 

[mun]

few ppl will consider this fugly phones

ya... i also find the bezels - top and bottom too thick. else the pixel 3a is okay

 

[Sumimasen]

Courts now have promo. Samsung A series on offer and comes with extended 3 mths warranty.
I test out A70 there seem nice fast enough for me.

 

[8-lane]

Courts now have promo. Samsung A series on offer and comes with extended 3 mths warranty.
I test out A70 there seem nice fast enough for me.

Hellooo... so u've decided to get Samsung A70?