{"id":21110,"date":"2018-02-02T16:56:48","date_gmt":"2018-02-02T14:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=21110"},"modified":"2018-03-28T09:46:45","modified_gmt":"2018-03-28T07:46:45","slug":"the-top-5-phones-you-can-get-for-under-r2500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/the-top-5-phones-you-can-get-for-under-r2500\/","title":{"rendered":"The top 5 phones you can get for under R2500"},"content":{"rendered":"

You don’t need to spend a fortune when getting a new phone.<\/p>\n

Here are my top 5 picks for the best smartphones you can get for under R2 500:<\/p>\n

Nokia 2<\/span><\/h4>\n

The latest budget friendly phone in Nokia’s resurgence looks far more expensive than it actually is.<\/p>\n

The Nokia 2 has an impressive 4100mAh battery which will give you up to 2 days use on a single charge. It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack, micro-USB charging port, 5-inch HD touchscreen display, 8GB onboard storage (expandable via an SD card), an 8 megapixel rear facing camera and a 5 megapixel front facing camera.<\/p>\n

It only has 1GB RAM, no fingerprint scanner and is a bit slow when in use, but the aim of bring a capable smartphone to everyone, no matter the cost, is exactly what Nokia is achieving with this phone.<\/p>\n

It’s great as a “going out” phone, a phone for someone who isn’t tech savvy, or a great starter phone for your kids.<\/p>\n

Cost: From R1 699<\/p>\n

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Redmi 4A 32GB<\/span><\/h4>\n

Xiaomi has been making waves across the globe with their well made smartphones that don’t cost an arm and a leg.<\/p>\n

The Redmi series – an even more wallet friendly range of handsets – is perfect if you’re looking for a good smartphone without a hefty price tag. One of the latest<\/p>\n

devices in the range – the\u00a0Redmi 4A has a matte metal body, a 5-inch HD display, dual LTE SIM capabilities, a 13MP rear-facing camera, 5MP front-facing camera and 32GB onboard storage (expandable via SD card).<\/p>\n

To make the phone even more appealing, Xiaomi has equipped the Redmi 4A with a 3120mAh battery which the company says can provide up to 7 days standby time.<\/p>\n

All of this is powered by a Snapdragon 425 processor and 2GB RAM. While this is groundbreaking when compared to current flagship smartphones, it’s definitely better than the average device in this price range.<\/p>\n

Cost: From R1 739<\/p>\n

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Huawei Y5 II<\/span><\/h4>\n

Huawei is one of the few companies that excels at making flagship smartphones as well as mid-range and even entry level devices.<\/p>\n

While many people are (rightly) obsessed with the Lite range, the Y series is impressive for its price.<\/p>\n

It comes with a 5-inch HD display, 1GB RAM, 8GB onboard storage (which is expandable via SD card), 8MP rear facing camera and 2MP front facing camera.<\/p>\n

The phone has a 2200mAh battery and is powered by MediaTek quad-core processor.<\/p>\n

It, like many phones in this price range, lacks a fingerprint scanner and features like water-resistance, but considering what the device costs, you’re getting quite a lot of bang for your buck.<\/p>\n

Cost: From R2 099<\/p>\n

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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Samsung’s Galaxy J3 (2016) doesn’t have the amazing Infinity Display that’s found in the S8\/S8+, Note 8 or A8, but it provides a decent offering for it’s sub- R2000 pricepoint.<\/p>\n

The 2016 edition of the J3 has a 5-inch HD Super AMOLED display,\u00a0 8GB onboard storage (expandable via SD card), 8MP rear-facing camera, 5MP front-facing camera, 3.5mm headphone jack, 2600mAh battery and 1.5GB RAM.<\/p>\n

It’s not going to take on the company’s flagship devices, but it will definitely get you through the day and ensure that you’re always connected.<\/p>\n

Cost: From R2 199<\/p>\n

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Hisense Infinity U989<\/span><\/h4>\n

Hisense’s Infinity U989 might have an awkward name but it’s a very capable phone, especially when you consider that it costs less than a quarter of most flagship smartphones.<\/p>\n

It has an 8MP rear-facing camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, 8GB storage (which is expandable via SD card) and a 3.5mm headphone jack.<\/p>\n

Cost: From R1 799<\/p>\n

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You don’t need to spend a fortune when getting a new phone. Here are my top 5 picks for the best smartphones you can get for under R2 500: Nokia 2 The latest budget friendly phone in Nokia’s resurgence looks far more expensive than it actually is. The Nokia 2 has an impressive 4100mAh battery<\/p>\n

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