These products come with powerful configurations and numerous features similar to high-end phones but at a more affordable price.
1. Outstanding smartphones under $200 that match high-end performance
These products are equipped with strong configurations and many features similar to high-end phones but at a more budget-friendly price.
Samsung Galaxy A80 ($349.99)
Samsung's premium A series smartphone boasts the largest OLED display on the market - a 6.7-inch screen without a notch, along with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Notably, the device features a unique sliding and rotating camera setup that can be used for both front and rear photography. The triple camera system includes a 48-megapixel f/2.0 lens, an 8' wide-angle lens with f/2.2, and a 3D Depth-assist camera. In terms of specifications, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 7150 chip, 8GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage, running on Android 9.0. The phone is equipped with a 3,700mAh battery, supports super-fast 25W charging technology, and integrates an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Oppo Reno ($299.99)
Reno is Oppo's latest smartphone series. The standard version features the Snapdragon 710 chip with a dual rear camera setup, including a 48-megapixel main camera and a 5-megapixel depth-sensing camera. The impressive front of the device showcases a pop-up selfie camera in a shark fin style. Instead of sliding up like the F11 Pro or sliding up the entire top edge like the Find X, Reno's selfie camera pops up diagonally, revealing the lens and flash when needed. The device utilizes a 6.4-inch OLED display with an in-display fingerprint sensor. It packs a 3,765mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charging.
Xiaomi Mi 9 ($449.99 and $499.99)
Mi 9 features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display. It is Xiaomi's first model equipped with a triple rear camera system, including a 48-megapixel main sensor, a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with a 117-degree field of view, and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens. The 24-megapixel front camera handles selfies. Xiaomi has packed its most powerful configuration on this smartphone with the Snapdragon 855 chip, 6GB RAM, and 64GB or 128GB internal storage. The device houses a 3,500mAh battery with fast charging. Mi 9 also includes an advanced in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor similar to the Galaxy S10.
Huawei P30 ($599.99)
P30 features a 6.1-inch Full HD+ resolution display. Similar to the P30 Pro, it includes an in-display fingerprint sensor but retains the traditional earpiece. The front camera boasts a 32-megapixel resolution - currently the highest available - with AI HDR+ support for low-light photography. The rear camera system, developed by Leica, consists of a 40-megapixel main camera, a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera. Unlike its counterpart, P30 only supports 5x hybrid zoom but still offers optical image stabilization and AI assistance. The hardware is akin to P30 Pro, with a slightly lower 6GB RAM. The device is equipped with a 3,650mAh battery and supports 22.5W fast charging, excluding reverse charging as seen in the P30 Pro.
Oppo R17 Pro ($599.99)
Oppo's premium flagship smartphone features a waterdrop-style OLED display, measuring 6.4 inches with Full HD+ resolution. It is among Oppo's first phones equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The front camera boasts a 25-megapixel resolution with AI-powered facial recognition and beautification features. R17 Pro is Oppo's first smartphone with a triple rear camera setup, featuring a main camera with adjustable aperture from f/1.5 to f/2.4, similar to the Galaxy Note9. The device runs on the Snapdragon 710 chip, 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM, a 3,700mAh battery, and supports SuperVOOC charging, allowing for a 40% charge in just 10 minutes.
BlackBerry Key2 LE ($449.99)
BlackBerry Key2 LE is the compact version of the Key2, maintaining the candy bar form factor with a 4.5-inch touchscreen and an integrated QWERTY keyboard. However, Key2 LE omits the dual camera setup, opting for a single 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. The configuration is scaled down to 4GB RAM, 32GB or 64GB internal storage, and it uses the Snapdragon 636 chip instead of the 660. BlackBerry's distinctive keyboard supports touch input, and the Space key integrates a fingerprint sensor. Unique to BlackBerry, the device features a Speed Key for quick access and app switching without returning to the home screen. The phone houses a 3,360mAh battery with USB-C charging and Quick Charge 3.0 support. It runs on Android 8 with a stock interface and comes pre-installed with BlackBerry's applications and proprietary software such as Dtek, Locker, Launcher, and BB Hub.