3 best budget smartphones of 2022
At Androidworld, we close the year 2022 in style with the nice articles that we bring every year in December, but also with interesting annual overviews. In this article we look at the 3 best budget smartphones of 2022.
These are the 3 best budget smartphones of 2022
1.Samsung Galaxy A13
Samsung’s Galaxy A13 is a budget phone that was announced in March 2022. It is the successor to the popular Galaxy A12. First of all, the A13 has been given a more modern look that is reminiscent of the design of the Galaxy S22 Ultra with its camera arrangement. The phone also has a microSD slot, a side fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm audio jack.
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Samsung has also given the screen and the camera setup a major update. The 6.5 inch HD panel was replaced by a 6.6 inch LCD screen with a Full HD resolution of 2408 x 1200 pixels. And there is now a 50 MP main camera and the phone comes with a 5 MP wide-angle camera, a 2 MP macro camera and a 2 MP depth camera. The selfie camera is an 8 MP one.
- Editor Sebastien: “If you want to spend little money on a phone, you better make sure it lasts a long time. That is exactly what makes the Galaxy A13 so special in its price range. It receives security updates and version updates for four years up to and with Android 15.”
- Editor Laura: “It is not original, but it is true: the Samsung Galaxy A13 offers the best value for money of all budget phones. This is really the kind of smartphone that you recommend if your slightly less tech-savvy parents are looking for a new phone.”
- Editor Jelle: For people who do not want to spend more than about 175 euros on a smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy A13 is the best choice. In my review of the device, I said the following about it: ”However, are you looking for a device that is as cheap as possible, but still serves as a full-fledged and good smartphone. Then you get a good smartphone with the Samsung Galaxy A13.
- Editor Claudia: “Don’t want to spend hundreds of euros on a smartphone, but do want one with a large screen, a large battery and a very good update policy? Then you’re in the right place with the Galaxy A13 from Samsung. This is the best budget phone of the moment in terms of price-quality ratio.”
Samsung Galaxy A13 4G
The Galaxy A13 has a 6.6 inch screen with a super smooth screen display. Perfect for gaming and scrolling. Thanks to the versatile cameras of the Galaxy A13, you can be sure that you always take pictures that make you happy. In addition, the device is equipped with a battery of 5000mAh and a fast charging capacity of 15W. This allows you to go all day with the same battery.
From € 189,-
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2.Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 is a budget smartphone from Xiaomi. The device has a Full HD+ AMOLED panel with a refresh rate of 90Hz. With this, the Redmi Note 11 currently has perhaps the best screen that you can buy around the price of 200 euros. Many competitors here have an LCD panel with a refresh rate of 60 Hz. In addition, the screen has a high brightness of 1,000 nits. This makes it easy to read in the sun.
The Redmi Note 11 also has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor. This is a fairly fast processor for its price range. The phone also has a colorful design and an extensive camera island including a 50 MP main camera and an 8 MP wide-angle lens.
- Editor Sebastien: The Redmi Note 11 offers a nice overall package for its price. 90 Hz AMOLED screen? Check. A sturdy battery and 33W fast charging? Check. powerful stereo speakers? Check and check. “
- Editor Laura: “I like phones with funny colors and Xiaomi meets me with Redmi Note 11. On the other hand, that is of course not the point: this smartphone has a very good screen on which you can do everything perfectly even in the bright summer sun see. The fact that the battery life is also very good makes it a very nice device to take with you on holiday or a festival, for example, where sockets are often somewhat scarce.”
- Editor Jelle: In the price category up to 200 euros, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 is one of the best smartphones you can buy in 2022. The device includes a Full HD+ AMOLED panel with a refresh rate of 90 Hz and a peak brightness of 1000 nits. This gives the smartphone the best screen that you can buy around the price of 200 euros. In addition to the screen, the Redmi Note 11 has a fairly smooth Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, an extensive camera island, a microSD card reader and a 3.5 mm audio jack. In short: incredibly complete for its class.
- Editor Claudia: “The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 has a large battery that lasts a day, and a beautiful AMOLED screen. With this device, Xiaomi gives a great example of how to make a phone with a limited budget.”
Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 has a 6.43 inch screen with a fullHD + resolution and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The phone also has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset and gets a maximum of 6 GB of memory.
€199
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3.POCO X4 Pro
The POCO X4 Pro 5G is packed with flagship specs at an interesting price. There is a 6.67 inch 120 Hz AMOLED screen, a 108MP camera, and a Snapdragon 695 5G processor. The Poco X4 Pro gets a 108 MP main camera on the back, with a wide-angle lens and a lens for taking macro photos. The battery is a 5,000 mAh one that charges with a 67W fast charger.
- Editor Sebastien: “A 1,200 nits Super AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 108 megapixel camera. Are we still talking about budget phones, because I’m starting to doubt it.”
- Editor Laura: “Speaking of colours, we don’t often see a yellow telephone. The POCO X4 Pro is also a powerhouse when it comes to photography, so you can post your photos on social media without too much fuss.”
- Editor Jelle: The POCO X4 Pro is a very complete smartphone and must above all offer a good general user experience. The device does this, among other things, with a beautiful and smooth AMOLED panel, a good battery and an excellent 108 MP main camera.
- Editor Claudia: “Unfortunately, the POCO X4 Pro does not follow its predecessor with lightning-fast specifications for an attractive price. You do get a lot for your money with this phone. It is a good smartphone with a beautiful screen, very strong battery and excellent camera.”
POCO X4 Pro
The POCO X4 Pro 5G is packed with flagship specs, including a 6.67-inch 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 108MP camera, a Snapdragon 695 5G processor, and 67W fast charging.
From 299 euros
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