The variety of phones available for purchase in 2022 presents endless options of brands and price. Here’s an overview of some great phones available this year, many of which cost less than you’d think without sacrificing speed or quality. Also read about the latest budget iPhone unveil.
Samsung Galaxy Line
This M01 Core phone comes in at just Rs 4,999 and features a quad core 1.5 GHz MediaTek MT6739 processor and 1GB of ram. It has a 5.3 inch display and a 3000 mAh battery, with micro-USB port and 8MP primary camera. With 16GB of storage, the Galaxy M01 Core is an impressive offering for a budget phone, with decent pixel density, the latest version of Android, and support for 4G VoLTE. Its lightweight and sleek design are also a plus. Due to the 1GB of ram, the device might sometimes be a bit slower for more intensive phone operations. For 1,000 more, there is a 2GB Ram option, with an extra 16GB of storage.
Samsung has many other offerings in the Galaxy line, all the way up to phones that outprice and outpace the iPhone. The Galaxy M53 is a mid-range phone, and it is currently available for Rs 6,500 off the MRP, which means just Rs 28,499 or 1260.47/Mo. for 24 months. This phone has a segment best 108MP quad camera, AMOLED 120hz screen, and a 6nm processor with 5G connectivity, which means blazing fast performance, crisp bright screen and pictures, and amazing photos.
Infinix Smart 5A
The Smart 5A currently starts at just Rs 6,699, which is over 1,000 off its original price of Rs 7,999. It comes with 2 gigs of RAM and 32GB of storage, and is offered in three colors, Midnight Black, Cyan, or Ocean Wave (a light blue). It’s sleek and colorful back has a fingerprint scanner, to make opening the phone incredibly easy, in addition to its 1-second face unlock feature. It has a large 6.52 inch display and an 8MP dual rear camera with triple LED flash. The MediaTek Helio A20 processor is fast for most tasks, and it has a large 5000 mAh battery that lasts all day. Its DTS surround sound will make it sound less like a phone and more like a stereo.
New iPhone SE
While it is not the cheapest phone on the market, the new iPhone SE, just released this year, is indeed the cheapest iPhone, and it starts at just Rs 43,900. It comes in either 64, 128, or 256GB sizes, and features the same A15 Bionic Apple chip that is in all of the iPhone devices. This means the iPhone SE is just as fast as its big brother iPhones. With a smaller 4.7 inch retinal-HD display, the iPhone SE is one of the smallest phones to hold on the market, making it easy to fit in one hand, or in your pocket, and is incredibly lightweight.
Itel A23 Pro
The A23 Pro is another great budget option, with current deals being offered at Rs 3899. It has a smart face unlock, dual 4g, and a 5-inch bright display. A 2400mAh battery powers the phone, and it features 1GB of Ram and 8GB of memory. So, while it is not the most powerful phone, it still enables you to stay connected, game, and listen to music and videos.
Lava Z41
The Lava Z41 brings you Youtube with a speed like you’ve never seen at this price point. Preloaded with Youtube Go, you can download, watch, and enjoy all your favorite movies everywhere you go. The 16GB inbuilt memory and 128gb expandable memory mean that you’ll never have to delete apps again to make space on your phone. Starting at just Rs 4636, this 5 inch phone packs a lot of value for the price, and has a fast face unlock to get you access on the go. The 5MP rear and 2MP selfie camera have real-time Bokeh Mode to get you excellent photos front and back.