An epic smartphone budget is not going to be easy to pull off, especially when you're looking to save up for a new device to meet your needs and those of your family and friends. But with that said, there are still some devices that will work perfectly within the realm of smartphones and other smart devices and that will take less money than you could ever think possible. This is where one of my favourite brands in the industry, known as OPPO, comes into play, and the brand can definitely come back into its own hands. That is why I am bringing you this list of the best phones at all price points available right now. We've tried out some of these devices on day one too, so we know they'll perform well. So whether you want a little something bigger or an iPhone X, we have got you covered.
OPPO has released three different sets of smartphones since 2016. Most notably being the Reno series and their latest release, which is aptly dubbed Reno 7 Pro. In April 2019, the company finally announced that its flagship device would be next year's Google Pixel 6. However, it wasn't until just days before launch that we started receiving news that the actual phone was soon set to turn heads by showing us how great each new model would look compared to the last couple. When it arrived, though, we were greeted with what turned out to be a very compact design. Now, we learn and see why—thanks to that stunning image below from NieR, courtesy of @fantastic_futures_official.
That said, I'm sure everyone who saw it agreed that there was nothing quite like the aesthetic you'd get if you stacked two smaller models together. Yes, there is! The front is even shorter than previous versions, but it looks good and also gives you more screen real estate. One thing, however, stands out above everything else, and that is the fact that this particular edition costs only $899! Wow, that's a lot of money to spend only to get a top-notch smartphone with such gorgeous curves.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro takes you straight into the foldable world and is a perfect example of how the manufacturer has taken over smartphone design and made it cool again. It features a unique camera bump design and also boasts an impressive display while using a small form factor. But hey, no need to worry about taking photos in low light because when you need them, there's always the 12MP selfie camera on the rear. Also, this model allows users to use a microSD card slot as the main storage unit, making it easier than ever to store data and files. All things considered, the Redmi Note 10 Pro is a fantastic idea for anyone considering buying one for themselves or trying to make the most of that "compact" size!
One of my favourites from earlier, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, comes in two variants: a regular and an ultra-large. Both are packed with bells and whistles of the highest quality you can get in a smartphone, both from the hardware side and from the software experience itself. To that end, we've got ourselves a review, courtesy of Vivo. They went ahead and took the time to show us all the internals and specs of both the regular version and the ultra-large variation that can fit almost any kind of user. The biggest draw, of course, is its amazing cameras on the rear, which are equipped with 48MP sensors, which should result in phenomenal video quality and plenty of detail. For content creators, the main advantage is its robust featureset that includes HDR10+ support, 5G, WiFi Hotspot, 50MP front lenses, etc. But then there's also the stylus pen, which makes writing just a snap, and the larger 120Hz AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus with True Tone.
Now for something more affordable... and perhaps the least popular model in this lineup, but still worth mentioning. A bit lower-end but with nice high refresh rate screens as well. If you are willing to spend under $1,000, the Huawei Mate X Pro is as close to a bargain as you can find between $800 and $1,000. For $1,000, you can expect performance powerhouses such as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, a 3.5mm jack, 128GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage, a 32MP single camera, a 4500 mAh battery, and Android 11. As far as design goes, the Mate X Pro offers a curved design that resembles Apple's iPhone designs. There's also a chinless mode and superfast charging capability, which means you don't need to wait long to do your daily tasks anymore!
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