Flagship smartphones are very expensive, and not everyone can buy them. The good news is that there are so many affordable, awesome phones on the market right now that you really don't need to spend a lot of money unless you want a top-of-the-line phone.
1. Xiaomi Mi MIX4
Xiaomi unveiled an impressive high-end smartphone, the Xiaomi Mix4, powered by the Snapdragon 888+ 5G. Has a 6.67-inch 120-Hz AMOLED screen, up to 12 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage. The Mix 4 is Xiaomi's first smartphone with an off-screen camera, with a 108 MP Samsung Isocell HMX1 triple camera system as the main camera, in addition to a 4,600 mAh battery and 120 watts of fast charging, which can be charged in less than 30 minutes.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX4 has all this hardware that is top-notch, and its software is brightly colored, lively, and full of whimsical animations. All in all, it's a phone with cutting-edge new camera technology, the best processor in Android, a top-of-the-line flagship screen, haptics, speakers, and almost flagship cameras. More importantly, the Mix 4 is relatively cheap compared with similar products, and the current domestic price has reached 4,000 yuan.
2. OnePlus 9RT
The OnePlus 9RT phone launched on October 13, 2021. The phone has a 6.62-inch touchscreen screen with a resolution of 1080x2400 pixels. The OnePlus 9RT is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. It comes with 8GB of RAM. The OnePlus 9RT runs Android 11 and is powered by a 4500mAh battery. The OnePlus 9RT supports proprietary fast charging.
As far as the camera is concerned, the oneplus 9RT is equipped with a triple camera setup on the back, with a 50-megapixel main camera and an f/1.8 aperture; a 16-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel camera. The rear camera setting has autofocus. It has a front camera setup for selfies and a 16-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 aperture.
OnePlus 9RT runs ColorOS based on Android 11 and includes 128GB of built-in storage. The current price is 3299 yuan.
3、OPPO K9 Pro
The Oppo K9 Pro is powered by MediaTek's Dimnesity 1200 SoC and features an on-board on-screen fingerprint sensor. It features a 6.43-inch Full HD + (1,080x2,400 pixels) display with 91.7% screen ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 409ppi pixel density, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. The back of the phone comes with a triple camera setup and a 64-megapixel main camera. The Oppo K9 Pro also comes with a 4,500mAh battery and supports 60W flash charging. Oppo K9 Pro runs ColorOS 11.3 based on Android 11 software and supports dual SIM (Nano) slots. Internal storage is listed as high as 256GB. The 8GB of RAM in your phone will ensure that there are no problems during multitasking. The app will load quickly and the game won't be a problem.
Overall, the Oppo K9 Pro will be a great smartphone for Oppo. OPPO K9 Pro is currently priced at 2699 yuan.
4. True Self GT Neo2
The True Self GT Neo 2 is a full-featured mid-range smartphone. Its color choices range from restrained to gorgeous, and its screen is clear and smooth. The Snapdragon 870 has a very good performance and price-performance ratio. Coupled with an exceptionally rich cooling system, it is able to operate quickly and coolly. At the same time, the large 5000mAh battery provides excellent endurance, and the bundled 65W charger is extremely fast. There's nothing special about its camera system, and it can't set up a pulse race car like the previous True Me GT. But the True Me GT Neo 2 is an all-round performance balanced phone, and you'll find it's worth the money.
True Self GT Neo2 is priced at 2699 yuan.
5. Red rice K40
The Redmi K40 Pro is an Android smartphone with innovative features, it is a great choice for the most cost-effective and is one of the best phones ever. The 6.67-inch screen makes this Redmi the best in its class. The resolution is also high: 2400x1080 pixels. The Redmi K40 Pro offers a lot of features, and they're all top-notch. Starting with 5G, in addition to the Wi-Fi and GPS connections present in the device, data transmission and excellent internet browsing are allowed. It also has a multimedia player, video conferencing and Bluetooth. We emphasize the excellent internal memory of 128 GB, but there is no possibility of expansion.
What makes this Redmi K40 Pro exceptional is its 64-megapixel camera, which lets you take stunning photos at 9238x6928 pixel resolution and record 8K video at an astonishing 7680x4320 pixel resolution. With a thickness of just 7.8 millimeters, the Redmi K40 Pro is one of the thinnest phones available.
The price of the Redmi K40 has fallen below 2,000 yuan.
6. True Self GT
The True Self GT 5G is what we now habitually call the "flagship killer," and this phone has everything that deserves that title — flagship screen, flagship performance, flagship camera, flagship battery, charging, and killer price. The True Self GT is the company's first mobile phone with a Snapdragon 888 processor, featuring a 120Hz AMOLED screen made by Samsung with 360HZ touch sampling. There's also the Dolby dual speakers, and a big battery that charges up to an astonishingly faster rate of 65W. The phone comes with a 65W SuperDart charger. The True Me GT has a triple camera on the back and a selfie camera on the front. The main rear camera is the 64MP Sony IMX682 camera, next to the 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro cameras.
The price of the True Self GT has fallen below 2,000 yuan.
7. Redmi Note11 Pro
The Redmi Note11 Pro is equipped with MediaTek's 920 5G octa-core processor. It is powered by a non-removable Li-Po 5160 mAh battery and 67W fast charging, capable of being 100% full in 43 minutes. The phone runs on Android 11 + MIUI 12.5 operating system, which is able to provide smooth operation.
The phone's rear camera has 108 MP + 8 MP (ultra-wide) + 2 MP (telephoto macro). There is a 16 MP camera on the front. The smartphone features a 6.67-inch AMOLED touchscreen that delivers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Equipped with impressive features and a nice configuration, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro is a perfect choice, starting at 1899 yuan.
8. Motorola Edge S30
The Motorola Moto Edge S30 uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC and features up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Equipped with a 6.8-inch FHD+ (1,080 x2,460) IPS LCD panel with a refresh rate of 144Hz, it is also HDR10 certified. The phone's 16MP selfie camera is located at the punched cutout in the center of the top edge.
The camera unit of the Moto Edge S30 contains a 108MP wide-angle lens, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The smartphone is 8.89 mm thick, weighs 202 grams and is IP52 waterproof and dustproof. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. Wireless connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.2, 5G, and 802.11 b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor handles biometric authentication.
The Moto Edge S30 includes all the high-end hardware and is relatively affordable, starting at $1799.
9、iQOO Z5
Officially released on September 28, 2021, the iQOO Z5 features an IPS LCD 6.67-inch screen with a 395 PPI density and HDR10. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G octa-core processor. It comes with 8 GB and 12 GB of RAM, as well as 128 GB and 256 GB of memory, with no memory card slots to further expand the memory. The phone runs on Android 11 + Funtouch 12 (international), OriginOS for iQOO 1.0 (China). It has a triple camera on the back, consisting of 64 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultra wide) + 2 MP (macro), while the front has a 16 MP (wide) camera. With a non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery + 44W fast charge, it charges 50% in 26 minutes (advertised) and is available in a variety of colors
The iQOO Z5 is currently priced at 1799 yuan.
10. True Self Q3
The True Self Q series has always been an exclusive product for its domestic market, and the new True Self Q3 and Q3 Pro smartphones include many mid-range features and offer 5G connectivity. This value-added budget phone takes advantage of the most advanced 120HZ refresh rate in the Super AMOLED and IPS LCD options. You can rely on the 8nm Snapdragon 750G 5G and 6nm Dimensity 1100 5G chipsets for a great performance experience. Use the True Self AI camera software and triple camera setup to take stunning photos and videos. After the Real Me 2.0 UI update, the combination of software looks elegant. Finally, the 4500 mAh and 5000 mAh high-capacity batteries on the True Self Q3 and Q3 Pro support 30W fast charging.
The price of True Self Q3 starts from 1099 YUAN.
epilogue
The ten phones recommended today have undergone rigorous benchmarking and practical use, including tests to ensure that screens, cameras, processors, etc. meet the standard, although each phone will vary according to its advantages. Be confident that they are the most affordable phones you can buy right now. If you have other comments or better recommendations, please feel free to leave a comment in the discussion area.