The Most Solid Entry-level Smartphones of 2020
To overcome the global
threat of COVID19, the human race is easing into a totally new lifestyle,
ensuring health through social-distancing and adopting hygiene as the primary
protocol. Telecommunications provide sustainable growth for us, as innovative
and resourceful enterprises are coming up with a blast of futuristic devices
and solutions to deliver the most needed services for the masses.
The telecom market in
Pakistan has also evolved according to the situation and changes in consumers’
expectations. Powerful with appealing looks, new smartphones are introduced
with superior functions to ease lives of consumers during the strict preventive
lockdowns.
On top of this list of
feature-rich devices, the tech-analysts and experts have time and again focused
on entry-level smartphones as more and more consumers get to buy them. While
the market is littered with such entry-level phones, we’ve picked out the best
ones based on their design, battery, and performance but most importantly
pricing!
HUAWEI Y6p (PKR 20,899/-)
Aimed at addressing the
communication needs of YOUNGSTERS with the smallest budgets, Huawei has
launched an impressive device named the Y6p. It enables unmatched prowess for
more intensive and critical use, with its 5,000 mAh battery and a 13MP Triple Camera
setup that captures spectacular images (impressive night-mode too) with
stunning clarity in pictures. Put together with a 5MP Ultra Wide lens and a 2MP
depth sensor, it can create super-impressive and natural bokeh effects in your
photos.
This device also allows
fascinating creative expressions and sharing on social networks with its 16MP
selfie camera on the front.
Packed with a 3GB RAM and
64GB ROM, HUAWEI Y6p features immersive viewing on its 6.3-inch HD+ display,
while a rear ultra-fast fingerprint sensor ensures complete security of data.
Enjoy the most awesome surround-sound music and crisp audio, with the HUAWEI
SuperSound and party-mode with FM radio. It is available in three soothing
colors – Phantom Purple, Emerald Green & Midnight Black.
Samsung Galaxy A20s (PKR 30,500/-)
Another big name in the
‘Budget’ Smartphones category is the Samsung Galaxy A20s. It offers attractive
specs for the consumers who want to have a good phone at an ‘almost’ affordable
price. Its 6.5-inch Infinity-V display doesn’t match an HD+, but it provides
good experience while gaming or watching movies or videos. Its triple
rear-camera setup comprises of a 13MP main sensor, enriched by an 8MP Ultra
Wide sensor, and a 5MP Depth Sensor, along with a flash. While its front camera
can take 8MP Selfies. Data security is ensured by a fingerprint reader, while
its 4,000 mAh battery delivers average battery usage. Moreover, with such a big
screen, this may not prove itself to be good at battery timing, especially if
you’re an intensive phone user. The 1.8GHz Octa-Core Processor chipset is good
enough for an entry-level phone, but it may prove to be a bit uninspiring, when
compared to the other competing devices, in this category. The 3GB or 4GB RAM
and 32GB or 64GB ROM are quite good, but may be less than some generic devices
in this category and this price tag. This phone tends to be priced higher than
its competitors in this category.
Oppo A5s (PKR 20,999/-)
The 3GB version of the
Oppo A5s is an entry-level mobile, the consumers may find it very attractively
priced at PKR 20,999/- in Pakistan as the primary attraction of this brand is
its cheaper price, but this device did compromise on its capacity, with a lower
ROM of 32GB, while some users may also have complaints about its performance
and durability. The MediaTek Helio P35 is the most common chipset used in the
cheapest smartphones, so the phone may be a bit slow on multitasking. If the
users get uncomfortable with the storage capacity, they can use a dedicated
microSD card to add 256GB extra, which is usually far slower than primary
storage. Even the Dual camera setup is not as good as the Triple cameras
offered by the premium branded phones in this category. It has a dual
rear-camera with 13MP primary sensor and only a 2MP depth sensor and an LED
flash. The selfie sensor on the front is 8MP. Here the camera pales in
comparison to the HUAWEI Y6p which offers more for a slightly lesser price. The
visual experience is quite good due to its 6.2 inches Full HD+ resolution,
while your data is strongly protected, due to a rear-mounted fingerprint
scanner. Powered by a 4,230 mAh battery, it is somewhat lesser than its
competitors in this segment, while the Android 9 Operating System is also an
attractive feature of this low-priced phone.
Vivo Y11 (PKR 19,999/-)
Another brand, Vivo is
emerging well in several segments of the Pakistani market. In the entry-level
segment, Vivo has introduced the Y11 smartphone, priced at PKR 19,999/-. This
device is bought for its cheaper price alone as the features offered are quite
basic. The photography enthusiasts however may find it exciting due to the 13MP
Dual Camera, featuring a 2MP Depth sensor, but you may also know that higher
number of megapixels don’t actually have that good outcome when it comes to
camera result. The selfie freaks may also love its 8MP front camera, to capture
their most memorable moments, while they can enjoy their visual experiences
with the 6.35 inch IPS HD screen. The robust 5,000 mAh battery also makes it a
good choice, as it promises lasting performance for the passionate surfers and
social-media geeks. Let’s hope Vivo also offers good battery optimization in
this low budget phone, otherwise these specs are just numbers. The Qualcomm Snapdragon
439 OctaCore processor may not be the best in class, however, users may enjoy
some degree of multitasking, while the 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM also adds to their
performance capacity. Another thing to note here is that Vivo Y11 gives you
32GB while you can get a 64GB on the HUAWEI Y6p – for almost the same price.
Other than that, the ease of use and convenience for users is also enhanced by the
Android 9 Operating system.
All these low-priced
devices are within the reach of consumers with limited budgets. Now, everyone
can have access to the fascinating world of digital info-tainment and global
accessibility, to enhance their personal performance and quality of life, while
they can engage more closely with the digital communities around the globe.
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