Smartphones in the price range from $100 to $200 – perhaps the best category in which we were able to realize ourselves
Note that this is not about models thatcame out this month, and about the best and most current devices to date. Devices are arranged in random order: each of them is an excellent choice depending on the needs of the user.
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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
Although from the point of view of characteristics thisThe smartphone is far from flagship, it is still an excellent choice if you want a model with a trendy 18:9 aspect ratio, high Xiaomi build quality and adequate service. This device is equipped with a 5.99-inch display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an energy-efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. There is 4 GB of RAM and built-in – 64 GB, support for micro SD cards is present.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus also has an excellent12 megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture, 5 megapixel front module. The smartphone is equipped with a large 4,000 mAh battery and an LTE module that works on all networks except band 20.
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Current price for Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
If you don't particularly care about 18:9 and you're just looking for a good combination of features, quality and price, then check out the Redmi Note 4. This budget model from Xiaomi also comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
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The device is equipped with a 5.5-inch FHD IPS display andA 13-megapixel main camera (Sony IMX258 or Samsung S5K3L8, depending on version) with an f/2.0 aperture, which is capable of shooting slow-mo video at 120 frames per second. The front camera is 5 megapixel, just like the Redmi 5 Plus.
The two Xiaomi have a similar battery – VRedmi Note 4 also has a gigantic 4,000 mAh battery. Thanks to the combination with an energy-efficient processor, the smartphone is guaranteed to last all day in active use. Note 4 Global Edition works on almost all LTE networks.
Current price for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Xiaomi Mi A1
Yes, another Xiaomi – but this time on“clean” Android without the proprietary MIUI shell. It can be called a premium version of Redmi Note 4. Yes, yes, again Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory (there is also a version with 32 GB, both support expansion with micro SD cards).
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Why is this version premium ifAre the characteristics the same? While for some users the fact that Android is stock will be enough, the presence of a dual main camera – plus it’s much more objective. It allows you to take professional-looking photos with a bokeh effect. The result is similar to the photos taken on the Xiaomi Mi 6, but the Mi A1 costs significantly less. Both main camera modules have a resolution of 12 megapixels. As for video recording, the Mi A1 can record videos in 4K; Slow-mo support at 120 fps is also present. Front camera – 5 megapixel Samsung S5K5E8.
Xiaomi Mi A1 is equipped with a 3,080 mAh battery and works on almost all LTE networks in the Global Version modification.
Actual price for Xiaomi Mi A1
Huawei Honor 7x
The price tag of this model – $200, which is barelyfalls within the reviewed range, but if you are willing to spend that much, the Honor 7x will certainly please you. It is called a “premium budget car”: despite the low price, it has excellent characteristics. The processor is Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 659, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory. A slot for micro SD is present. In addition, the device is equipped with a 5.93-inch FHD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a dual camera that Huawei is famous for.
In particular, the main camera consists of 16 megapixelsa module with an f/2.2 aperture, which allows you to shoot video in 4K, and an additional 2 megapixel, thanks to which the camera creates a beautiful bokeh effect. At the front there is an 8-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture.
The Honor 7x battery capacity is 3,340 mAh and supports all LTE networks except band 20.
Also in this price range, you can pay attention to the Huawei Honor 9 Lite. It costs about the same, but there is one gigabyte less RAM.
Current price for Huawei Honor 7x
Meizu M6S
Another great smartphone recently released– Meizu M6S. It was equipped with a powerful and at the same time energy-efficient Samsung Exynos 7872 processor with 3 GB of RAM and 32/64 GB of internal memory, depending on the modification.
Of course, the aspect ratio is 5.7-inchdisplay – 18:9, resolution – 1440 x 720 pixels. On the back panel there is a 16-megapixel main camera with f/2.0 aperture and phase detection autofocus. An 8-megapixel front camera is responsible for high-quality selfies. The battery here is 3,000 mAh
“Out of the box” M6S runs on Android 7.0 Nougat and supports most LTE networks around the world.
Current price for Meizu M6S