Best affordable phones of 2021

With Black Friday coming up, you may find yourself in the market for a new smartphone. Whilst newly released high-end phones like the iPhone 12 continue to skyrocket in price, it’s Android competitors are also getting much more advanced, yet for a more reasonable price point. 

If you’re looking to stick to a smaller budget in 2020 then why not check our top 3 picks below. It even includes phones under $600, some of which are actually heavily discounted high-tier models that are a few years older, yet still offer fantastic features. 

Samsung Galaxy S10e - $599 

Know as the more affordable version of the Samsung Galaxy S10, this model saves you money in ways that won’t be detrimental to your experience. It offers a great main and ultra wide cameras, advanced specs and a small foam factor. The only thing you may miss is the in-screen fingerprint sensor, which if you ask us is kind of non-essential. 

iPhone SE 2020 - $399 

you may have heard of the newest and ‘cheap’ iPhone, this new release uses the exact same chipset powering as the iPhone11 making it fast and compatible with the newest iOS 13, unlike some older models like the iPhone 8. It’s also got a great camera for the price and several storage options which peak at a whopping 256GB. 

OnePlus 7T - $599 

Our final pick is the OnePlus 7T, a cutting edge device with great cameras and a large 6-inch screen. This device is compatible with the Latest Android software and flagship-level specs for a fraction of the cost. If this phone interests you, its definitely also worth checking out the 2018 model OnePlus 6T as this runs on 2 year specs for an even cheaper