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We choose the best smartphones with a price of up to 100 euros

Not everyone can afford to pay a higher amount for a smartphone, and in today’s coronavirus epidemic, this is doubly true. People try to save where possible and especially retirees cannot afford to spend a three-digit amount on the phone.

A cheaper smartphone is also suitable for children entering the world of mobile technologies. In this selection, we will look at the best smartphones with a price below 100 euros. The selection is quite wide and as you will see, even in the category of around 100 euros, you can find really interesting and high-quality pieces.

The best smartphones up to 100 € for the year 2021 – overview:

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Motorola moto e7 power

Motorola moto e7 power belongs to the lower class, and therefore to the cheapest smartphones from the Motorola workshop. It came on the market at the beginning of 2021 for a price hovering around our magical limit of € 100. Despite the low price, this novelty offers a pleasant 6.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1560 × 720 pixels.

Above the display is a 5-megapixel selfie camera, which also allows you to record Full HD videos. From the point of view of smartphone security, the fingerprint reader located on the back in the manufacturer’s logo is not missing. Next to it is a pair of cameras in the upper left corner: a 13-megapixel camera with an f / 2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro sensor.

The Android 10 operating system is run by a 12 nm eight-core MediaTek Helio G25 processor with operating frequencies of 2 GHz and 1.5 Ghz. The PowerVR GE8320 graphics core is also added to the chipset. The RAM has 2 GB and the internal expandable memory is 32 GB.

In addition to the low price, the Motorola moto e7 power also attracts with long battery life. It has a capacity of 5000 mAh, which in practice means that there are at least two days of normal use per charge. Given the selling price, this is an interesting model. The equipment also includes a 3.5 mm jack or Dual SIM. But NFC support is already lacking.

There is also a model with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage for sale on our market, but there is already a slightly higher price to be expected – the difference is around € 15-20, so you should carefully consider whether this surcharge will not pay off.

Another model has nothing in common with the previous one. It is the Chinese company Lenovo that also owns the American brand Motorola. With the Lenovo K9, you get an even cheaper model with an interesting design reminiscent of glass, but at the same time it is a significantly older piece than the above-mentioned Motorola moto e7 power.

Lenovo K9

The front is occupied by a 5.7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1,440 × 720 pixels without cutouts and holes. Unfortunately, the system is only in Android 8.1 Oreo. Its operation is ensured by a 12 nm MediaTek Helio P22 chipset with 4 GB RAM. The internal memory with a size of 32 GB can be expanded with microSD cards up to 256 GB.

The rear dual camera offers a 13-megapixel main sensor with f / 2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The model surprises with a dual selfie camera with the same sensors as the rear camera.

There is no GPS, Glonass, LTE, 3.5 mm audio jack, USB-C connector or a fingerprint reader on the back. The battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh is charged by 10 W fast charging.

Although the Lenovo K9 had a retail price of 119 euros after its launch, today it is well below the sum of 100 euros in verified e-shops.

Alcatel 1S 2020

Mobile phones of the French brand Alcatel were popular in Slovakia, especially at the beginning of this century. Although the brand is now owned by the Chinese company TCL, this does not mean that it does not produce interesting models. The Alcatel 1S 2020 is definitely one of the most affordable smartphones to pay attention to.

Alcatel 1S

Alcatel 1S 2020 is a reliable smartphone with an interesting design suitable for less demanding users.

The Android 10 operating system is powered by a MediaTek MT6762D processor along with 3 GB of RAM and a 4000 mAh battery. You have 32 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded with a micro SD card.

Its 6.22-inch IPS display offers a resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. The top of the front is dominated by a 5 megapixel selfie camera.


On the back you will find three cameras – 13 megapixel main sensor, 5 megapixel ultra-wide sensor and 2 megapixel macro sensor. Artificial intelligence is used to create images, which can recognize up to 22 scenes.

The equipment also includes a 3.5 mm jack, FM radio support and a fingerprint reader. We would only search for NFC in vain, but given the price, this is not a big surprise.

Xiaomi Redmi 9A

The Chinese company Xiaomi is one of the most popular manufacturers on the Slovak market. The reason is her philosophy of a 5% margin and thus the low prices of her smartphones. Therefore, the Redmi 9A model with an excellent price-performance ratio must not be missing from the selection.

Its IPS display has a diagonal of 6.53 inches and a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G25 processor, which is seconded by 2 GB of RAM. Internal, expandable memory has a capacity of 32 GB.

At first glance, it is clear that although we will find an interesting processor and a nice display, unlike the above-mentioned competitors, we have to rely on only 2 GB of RAM.


The system is in the Android 10 version with the MIUI 12 extension. On the back, the customer will find a 13-megapixel camera with an aperture of f / 2.2. The front selfie camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels.

However, the battery capacity is excellent, up to 5000 mAh, which should take care of enough energy for at least two days of normal use. Dual SIM support is a matter of course. There is also a 3.5 mm jack.

Doogee S40

If someone is looking for increased durability with smartphones with a price below 100 euros, then the Doogee S40 model could definitely interest them. In addition to the IP69K and MIL-STD-810G resistance, it has increased fall resistance due to its massive construction, rubberized body and aluminum plate.

Another plus is that the 5.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 960 × 480 pixels can also be operated with gloves. The resolution is low, but durable smartphones in this price category can not be expected to work wonders. In practice, however, it should not be so terrible that you would be bothered by the resolution.

Android 9.0 Pie is powered by a MediaTek MT6739 chipset and 3 GB of RAM. The internal memory is 32GB and can be expanded with microSD cards.

The rear camera offers an 8-megapixel main sensor with excellent f / 2.2 brightness. The front camera has 5 megapixels. Of course, there is no GPS or 3.5 mm audio jack, the surprise is NFC. Dual SIM, fingerprint reader and support for face security will also please.

Seniors, but also workers and mountain visitors will appreciate the SOS button for quick help. To this are added practical things such as a compass, height measurement or spirit level. An excellent feature is the battery with a capacity of 4650 mAh, which should offer great endurance due to the parameters.

Realme C11

Very interesting model for undemanding users or even beginners. This means that it is also very well suited as the first smartphone for schoolchildren.

In the category up to € 100, it certainly has something to say and it can be said that it is quite deceptive with its high-quality processed plastic body with recessed cameras.

The IPS display has a diagonal of 6.5 inches with a resolution of 1560 x 720 pixels. On its top we find a cutout for a selfie camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels.

This smartphone with the Android 10 operating system is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 processor, which is seconded by a 2 GB of RAM. The internal memory has a capacity of 32 GB. You can expand it with microSD cards. Dual SIM support is also available.

On the back is a 13-megapixel camera with an aperture of f / 2.2. The company makes him a 2 megapixel depth sensor. Needless to say, the Realme C11 may seem like four cameras at summer, but it’s not.

It will please a battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh, which should take care of at least two to three days of normal use without the need for recharging as standard. There is a 3.5 mm jack, but on the other hand we will not find an FM radio, a fingerprint reader or an NFC chip.

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