{"id":678,"date":"2014-06-20T13:19:11","date_gmt":"2014-06-20T13:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/?p=678"},"modified":"2015-01-06T11:08:14","modified_gmt":"2015-01-06T11:08:14","slug":"5-of-the-best-budget-smartphones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2014\/06\/20\/5-of-the-best-budget-smartphones\/","title":{"rendered":"5 of the Best Budget Smartphones"},"content":{"rendered":"

While Samsung and Apple are busy designing super phones brimming with new (and sometimes pointless) features, a new market for budget smartphones has emerged.<\/p>\n

These phones are less powerful and offer less features but can cost as little as \u00a360, meaning you can buy one outright and not be tied to a contract.<\/p>\n

Here are our favourite budget smartphones.<\/p>\n

Motorola Moto G – \u00a3130 – 160 (but cheaper on contract)<\/h3>\n

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The Motorola G costs less than \u00a3200 but has the features of a much more expensive phone, with a 4.5\u201d\u009d HD screen and a quad-core processor.<\/p>\n

It also had a 5MP camera (and 1MP front camera) and 8GB of built in memory. It\u2019s basically a slightly less powerful version of a Samsung Galaxy \u201d\u201c if you\u2019re coming to end of your contract on an S2 or S3, you won\u2019t find the Moto G too much of a step down.<\/p>\n

ZTE Blade V – \u00a370 – \u00a399<\/h3>\n

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A quad core phone for less than \u00a3100?! Oh yeah.<\/p>\n

Although it doesn\u2019t run as quickly as higher end models, the Blade V is about as fast as you can get for the cost. With a 5MP camera and 4GB of internal storage (and the option to insert an SD card), this is the ideal phone for those on a budget. It would make a great 2nd<\/sup> phone too (we won\u2019t ask why you need one…).<\/p>\n

Nokia Lumia 510 – \u00a369<\/h2>\n

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If you don\u2019t need \u201d\u201c or want \u201d\u201c the more advanced features of modern handsets, you\u2019ll love the Lumia 510. While it only has a single-core processor and 3GB of internal memory, it does the basics perfectly and you really can\u2019t argue with that price. Ideal for younger people too!<\/p>\n

BlackBerry Curve 9320 – \u00a360<\/h2>\n

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Imagine every Curve in a slightly cheaper package and you\u2019ve got the Curve 9320. This version of the Curve is aimed squarely at the youth market, as shown by the button dedicated to BBM on the side. At \u00a360, it\u2019s a decent birthday or Christmas present for a nagging teen!<\/p>\n

Just don\u2019t mention the fact it\u2019s not touchscreen…<\/p>\n

Huawei Ascent G510 – \u00a399 – \u00a3130<\/h2>\n

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Chinese budget phone manufacturer Huawei aren\u2019t that well known, but are bound to become better known once their line of budget smartphone catches .<\/p>\n

With a 4.5\u201d\u009d screen, a dual-core processor and a 5MP camera, the Ascent G510 is a great phone for an even better price. It\u2019s sturdy too, making it ideal for anyone with an active lifestyle.<\/p>\n

What budget smartphones would you recommend? Let us know in the comments, Facebook<\/a> or Twitter<\/a>!<\/p>\n

If you need a bit of cash for a new phone, why not sell your current model to musicMagpie<\/a>?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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