5 new budget smartphones from trusted brands

1. Huawei P40 Lite E

Cheap Smartphones - 2020: Huawei P40 Lite E

Display: IPS, 6.4 inches, 1,560 × 720 pixels.
CPU: eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 710F.
Memory: 4 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM.
Cameras: main - 48, 8 and 2 megapixels; frontal - 8 megapixels.
Battery: 4000 mAh.
Operating system: Android 9.0.

The youngest model of the flagship P40 series is on the border between the budget and mid-market segment of the smartphone market. The P40 Lite E has a narrow bezel screen and a small hole for a selfie camera. The front camera can be used to unlock the smartphone in the face, the fingerprint scanner is located on the back cover.

The main 48 ‑ megapixel camera module takes photos with a resolution of 12 megapixels. There is a mode with a high dynamic range HDR. For shooting in the dark, a night mode is provided, which helps to take acceptable shots. Video is recorded up to 4K resolution at 30 frames per second.

The Huawei P40 Lite E is not impressive in performance, but it can handle most everyday tasks. It will also play games, even if not all at high settings.

The smartphone runs Android 9.0 with a proprietary shell EMUI 9.1 without pre-installed Google services.

2. Samsung Galaxy M11

Cheap Smartphones - 2020: Samsung Galaxy M11

Display: PLS, 6.4 inches, 1,560 x 720 pixels.
CPU: eight-core Snapdragon 450.
Memory: 3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM.
Cameras: main - 13, 5 and 2 Mp; frontal - 8 megapixels.
Battery: 5000 mAh.
Operating system: Android 10.0.

The device of the budget line Samsung uses a PLS ‑ screen Infinity ‑ O with a small hole for a selfie camera and a sufficiently capacious battery. The body of the smartphone is made of plastic. The main camera consists of three sensors, including a depth sensor. You can unlock the device by face and fingerprint.

In this model, an entry-class processor is installed, which will not master very heavy games, but will solve everyday tasks without problems.

The gadget is equipped with an NFC-chip and supports 15-watt fast charging via USB Type-C.

3. Realme C3

Display: IPS, 6.5 inches, 1,560 × 720 pixels.
CPU: eight-core MediaTek Helio G70.
Memory: 2/3 GB RAM, 32/64 GB ROM.
Cameras: main - 12, 2 and 2 Mp; frontal - 5 megapixels.
Battery: 5000 mAh.
Operating system: Android 10.0.

The smartphone screen will quickly collect prints: the manufacturer saved on coating technology. For shooting, there is a main camera with three modules and a front camera with one sensor. You can get enough high-quality photos on them only in good lighting. Also Realme C3 is able to record videos in Full HD resolution at 30 frames per second.

The smartphone has an NFC module and support for Google Pay. The battery can power other gadgets with the reverse charging function via USB OTG.

4. Honor 9A

Display: IPS, 6, 53 inches, 1600 × 720 pixels.
CPU: eight-core MediaTek Helio P22.
Memory: 3/4 GB RAM, 64/128 GB ROM.
Cameras: main - 13, 5 and 2 Mp; frontal - 8 megapixels.
Battery: 5000 mAh.
Operating system: Android 10.0.

A smartphone with a capacious battery works on one charge for two days. The selfie camera is housed in a waterdrop notch at the top of the display. Honor 9A handles Internet surfing, video playback, resource-demanding games and other everyday tasks without any complaints, but you shouldn't expect big feats from it.

The smartphone takes photos with a triple main camera (depth sensor - 2 megapixels), which is not bad for its price. The Honor 9A's video shoots at 1,080p at 30fps. The Magic UI 3.1 system shell is based on Android 10.0. The device supports unlocking via the front camera and using a fingerprint scanner.

5. ZTE Blade A7 2020

Display: IPS, 6 inches, 1,560 × 720 pixels.
CPU: MediaTek Helio P22.
Memory: 2/3 GB RAM, 32/64 GB ROM.
Cameras: main - 16, 8 and 2 megapixels; frontal - 8 megapixels.
Battery: 4000 mAh.
Operating system: Android 9.0.

The budget ZTE device, presented at the end of 2019, is equipped with a screen with the usual teardrop-shaped notch for the front camera lens and a basic-level processor. The device will cope with most everyday tasks, it will even handle games, but at minimum. The version of the smartphone with 2 and 32 GB of memory does not have a fingerprint scanner, but in the model with 3 and 64 GB there is a fingerprint sensor.

All versions have an NFC module and a USB Type ‑ C port. A mini-jack is useful for listening to music. The main and front cameras are capable of taking good photos, but only in good daylight.