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<\/p>\nThis year sprang some more surprises with the flooding of the US market with some of the best-unlocked smartphones to purchase under $300. The disruption with prices of smartphone devices between high-end phones and mid-range ones cannot be wished away with the wave of the hand. What makes it increasingly impressive is the fact that the hardware and software features of today\u2019s mid-range smart devices sometimes makes a mockery of the high-end phones except for those shopping for comfort, tastes, and style.<\/p>\n
Here is good news for low budget smartphone buyers? Now, you can get the smart device you need without having to break the bank or fret so much! Congrats! Now, hitch a ride with me as we explore five of the recommended unlocked smartphones with no contact in today\u2019s US market.<\/p>\n
This elegant looking bright eye smartphone comes as no surprise to most phone lovers. The ZTE Axon 7 Mini is a follow up to ZTE\u2019s Axon 7 with some moderations.<\/p>\n
Axon 7 mini comes as 5.2 inches display with 1920 x 1080 resolution compared to Axon 7\u2019s 5.5 inches display screen. For hitch-free operations, the Axon 7 mini uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 chipset processor and Android version 6.0 Marshmallow Operating System. CPU uses an Octa-core processor with a Qualcomm Snapdragon.<\/p>\n
It’s a good-enough internal memory of 32 GB for an average user, but with the hybrid microSD slot, you can expand using external memory up to 256 GB. Other specs include a 3 GB RAM, permanently fixed 2705 mAh Li-Ion battery delivering over 10 hours talk time and an 8 MP front, 16 MP rear camera with auto-focus and dual flash LED light.<\/p>\n
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Now let\u2019s not forget the Axon 7 mini\u2019s high-quality speakers producing eloquent audio sounds to the listener’s delight.<\/p>\n
ZTE\u2019s Axon 7 Mini presents the best of the best for less than $300 with innovative design, sleek and stylish single unit smartphone body. It has easy to navigate software and a fingerprint touchpad.<\/p>\n
In this year, Motorola, a brand with a reputation for smartphones did outdo itself regarding innovative designs with the Moto G5 plus. Moto G5 Plus is apparently the best for battery life quality of over 8 hours talk time. It offers you a unique 5th Generation of excellent craftsmanship using Android 7.0 Nougat. Motorola G5 Plus pitches a tent with mid-range phones providing one of the best cheapest Android smartphones in the US market below $300, amazing!<\/p>\n
The G5 Plus also joins the switch from all plastic casing smartphones to the use of metal casing on the glass. With a slightly curved rear back design this elegant, smart device I dare say is a must-have!<\/p>\n
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The 3,000 mAh battery life guarantees up to 6 hours of interrupted power supply. The Snapdragon 625 2.0 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm processor with an ample 2-4 GB RAM space helps protect the battery from draining out fast. The specs include:<\/p>\n
Are you crazy about picture and video quality? Well, then I guess the Huawei Honor X6 smartphone is just the best for you when on a budget below $300. With a spacious 5.5 inch, IPS LCD 1080p Full HD display screen with 1920 x 1080 resolution you can\u2019t miss anything in the sight of your camera. The camera offers an 8 MP front camera and 2 MP sensors plus 12 MP rear cameras to increase the quality of the visuals.<\/p>\n
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It has a sleek and sturdy metallic body and glass screen that gives it more aesthetic value and a fingerprint sensor for secure manipulations. The choice of a 655 processor Octa-core Hi-Silicon Kirin 655 is just perfect for hitch-free operations. Other specs include:<\/p>\n
However, if you are crazy about sound quality also, you might not get the perfect sound with the Honor X6 because the bottom rear speaker comes just at a regular pitch.<\/p>\n
Now you can enjoy an Amazon exclusive smart device for below $250 with all the functionalities an Android 7.1 Nougat split-screen display view can offer. You also can enjoy multitasking while on the go with the Alcatel Idol 5S\u2019s 2.0 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa-core processor and 3 GB RAM. With such processor speed, you can enjoy your lovely videos and games, using the camera and manipulate your apps as you require.<\/p>\n
Alcatel is an old but evolving smart name in the smartphone world that delivers innovative phones for both high-end and low-end users. The quick responding fingerprint sensor makes the experience all the more fun and easy.<\/p>\n
Though not so excellent with photo quality it comes squarely with those in its league using a 12 MP rear camera for high definition exposures. It has an internal memory of 32 GB plus as much as 512 GB of microSD expandable memory space.<\/p>\n
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About Alcatel Idol 5S\u2019 aesthetics? It comes out looking good and trendy though within its league. With the neat, slim, and sleek metal designs and a toughened 2.5D glass, the Alcatel Idol 5S is worth the try as the best on a budget smartphone device.<\/p>\n
The Motorola Company is at it again offering an excellent hardware installation with great software and features at a ridiculously low price I must say. The Moto E4 is Motorola\u2019s gift to low-budget smartphone seekers at a cost below 300 dollars. It works with all the US cellular providers including Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile.<\/p>\n
What you get for this purchase is a 5 inch 1,280 x 720 HD display screen with resolutions for excellent picture and video quality. To ensure smooth processing speed, you enjoy Moto E4\u2019s Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor at 1.54 GHz aided by 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage space, and expandable to 128 GB microSD for additional storage.<\/p>\n
The smart device runs on Android 7.1 Nougat with a front camera of 5 MP and rear of 8 MP and a removable battery of 2,800 mAh. The battery guarantees up to 8 hours of talk time more so with a quad-core processing unit.<\/p>\n
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In a nutshell, the competition is stiff, the market is saturated, and buyers are yearning for more innovative concepts. Sincerely mid-range smartphones present a very tricky zone for manufacturers to conquer. It gives the herculean task of identifying what should be on a smart device and what you could withhold without denying consumers the best of functionalities.<\/p>\n
And so most manufacturers opt for something of something or if you like, a little of everything. That way, it\u2019s a win-win situation for you and the company. However, the truth is that you honestly do not expect to get the best on a cheap unlocked smartphone for $300 \u00a0or less. How brilliant is a smartphone at such rates?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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