With the ubiquity of social media platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp and Viber, Smartphones have turned into an essential device for everyday use. We see smartphone adver­tisements all around us, and most flaunt a company’s flagship device that costs an arm and a leg. If you’re in the market for a decently priced smartphone that performs well, you might need to do a lot of research before you settle on one that you like. To make things easier, here we look at some devices that gives you the best value for money.  

 

 

 

Xiaomi RedmiNote 5 AI Dual Camera  

Price Rs 29,999  

 

Following the success of the Redmi Note 4, Xiaomi’s new iteration to the Redmi Note line improves on its predecessor and provides an even better value for money. The phone comes with the mid-ranged Snapdragon 636 SOC with an octa-core processor for better performance. With 4GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage, the main selling point of the device, however, is its spectacular dual camera system with AI augmentations. The phone takes sharp photos with plenty of added features like depth-of-field, beauty mode and others. It also has a great display in front with a 5.99-inch 18:6 aspect ratio which makes it vibrant and bright. For the price, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera is a great phone to invest in.  

 

 

Huawei Nova 3i

Price Rs 38,900

 

 The Huawei Nova 3i is a bit on the expensive side of mid-ranged smartphones but having been released in 2018, it has all the feature to add to the longevity of your phone. It is powered by the company’s octa-core HiSillicon Kirin 710 processor and comes with 4GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, with an additional microSD slot for expansion. In everyday use, the phone was smooth and worked without any hiccups. On the outside, the phone looks like a flagship too with a narrow bezel 6.1-inch screen under a unibody design. Even in the camera department, the phone performs well with dual cameras not only at the back but on the front as well, which will come handy for better selfies. Although a bit pricy, the Huawei Nova 3i offers great value for money.  

 

 

OPPO A71 2018

Price Rs 15,900  

If performance is not on the top of your list of concerns but price is, then the Oppo A71 2018 is the device for you. It is not as powerful as the other devices on this list, with a low-end Snapdragon 450 processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 16 GB of inter­nal storage. But the phone does perform well in light use. It will hold its ground with social media apps although more power intensive tasks like gaming might cause it to stutter. The phone also has a decent 5.2-inch screen in front that looks crisp and sharp although it’s running at a lower 720p resolution. Capable 13 megapixel and 5 megapixel cameras adorn the rear and the front of the device respectively, both shooters providing decent images. At this price-point, the Oppo A71 2018 is a steal and the device, although not capable of more intensive tasks, performs well on moderate use.