Have you asked, “What are the best new phones in 2021” or “What phone is affordable and good”, you need look no further.
Simply Put:
These devices offer a whole lot of specs, meeting if not surpassing the iPhone or galaxy at the time (Q1 2021). These prices vs the features are completely worth it. Part of our How Not To Spend Strategy, we encourage you to get a new phone… Just spend less for more rather than $1200 dollars.
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The list:
1. Oneplus brand nord N10 5G – $299.99
Simple specs:
- Screen size – 6.49
- Refresh rate – 90Hz refresh (smooth scrolling and videos)
- Screen Type – IPS LCD display
- Processor – Snapdragon 690
- RAM – 6GB
- Camera – 64 MP (has a few)
- Battery – 4300mAh
- Headphone jack
- 5G
- SD card capabilities
Why it’s worth it:
At 300 dollars, this device is quick, 5G capable, and can keep up with the Samsungs for 1/4 of the cost. This is the number one because it is cheap, from oneplus, and is capable of handling whatever power user task that you may put it through.
Compared to a Samsung or Apple, you’ll have the speed, the display, and enjoy the wired headphones that have near zero latency.
2. Oneplus brand nord N100 – $179.99
Simple specs:
- Screen size – 6.52
- Refresh rate – 90Hz
- Screen Type – IPS LCD
- Processor – Snapdragon 460
- RAM – 4GB
- Camera – 13MP (has a few)
- Battery – 5000mah
- Headphone jack
- SD card capabilities
Why it’s worth it:
This is technically the little brother of the Nord N10 5G so the specs are a little bit lower, but still a wolf in younger brother clothing. The refresh rate is the most notable piece of any phone. A slow refresh rate makes a HUGE difference when watching videos or even scrolling. The batter last for days even on heavy use. Plus oneplus has created a real platform on quick charging.
3. TCL 10L Smartphone – 249.99
Simple specs:
- Screen size – 6.53
- Refresh rate – 60HZ
- Screen Type – LCD
- Processor – Snapdragon 665
- RAM – 6 GB
- Camera – 48MP (has a few)
- Battery – 4000mah
- SD card capabilities
Why it’s worth it:
This device can be bought on Amazon with a $75 off coupon that brings the damage down to $174.99 which is much more reasonably priced. It’s a solid device with a solid set of specs. The display is beautiful and the price of the phone is dreamy. Being TCL, you’ll stand out from your friends by a long shot.
4. Google pixel 4a – $346 ~
Simple specs:
- Screen size – 5.8
- Refresh rate – 90Hz
- Screen Type – OLED
- Processor – Snapdragon 730G
- RAM – 6 GB
- Camera – 12MP Dual camera
- Battery – 3140mah
Why it’s worth it:
The pixel has come a long way and provides a great companion device. We highly recommend the pixel, though it will set you back a few hundred dollars. It will last a good while, so you will get some amazing photos and have an all around solid device.
5. Samsung A51 – $269.99 ~
Simple specs:
- Screen size – 6.5
- Refresh rate – 90Hz
- Screen Type – AMOLED
- Processor – Based on variation
- RAM – 4GB
- Camera – 48MP 4 cameras
- Battery – 4000mah
- Finger print scanner in screen
- Brand loyalty?
- SD card capabilities
Why it’s worth it:
Samsung offers a solid device more often than not. After the note 7 fiasco, they’ve been a clean shooter. The A51 series is something out of Area 51 with the price for spec ratio. They did an incredible job. Solid Samsung display, battery life, and everything else samsung.
Bonus 6. Redmi note 9 – $249
Simple specs:
- Screen size – 6.67
- Refresh rate – 60HZ
- Screen Type – IPS LCD
- Processor – Snapdragon 720G
- RAM – 6GB
- Camera – 48MP has 4 cameras
- Battery – 5020mah
- Headphone jack
Why it’s worth it:
This is the extra for the day. It’s a good solid device from the same maker of the pocophone F1 and F2. The cheap, flagship killer that disrupted the industry. You’ll fall in love… The only issue is the note name is synonymous with the Samsung note series and that has the incredible “S-pen”. RIP the note series!
Simple conclusion:
These devices offer a whole lot of specs for a whole lot of….. Well very little money. We can endorse these as tested and tried. Thus why the Nord N10 5G is our number 1.
If you’re in the market for a new device, look no further.
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