Discover 5 cell phone options that fit your budget. See the best value for money in 2023.
You may have heard that if a phone is too cheap, it can't be any good. Well, the truth is that choosing a really good and cheap phone is not easy these days. But if you look more closely, there are rare cases where the choice can be worth it, whether for good specifications or performance.
Therefore, to help you with this difficult task of finding a so-called good and cheap device, we made a list of 5 cheapest cell phones to buy in 2023. And the best part is, all of them are below R$1,200.
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
Starting with the cheapest, in 2023, Samsung improved its entry-level phones and offered good things in this category, it is worth keeping an eye on the smartphones of this brand. In the range of R$1,000, we have two Samsung devices that can be considered the best budget devices on the market in 2023.
First of all, the Galaxy A14 comes with an Exynos 1330 processor, supports 5G, NFC, and a configuration of 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, which is the minimum acceptable for those who don't want to be annoyed by their phone freezing. In addition to the low price, its biggest highlight is the 50MP rear camera, which has two additional 2MP sensors each, as well as a 6.6-inch screen that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. This means that in addition to saving money, you can still have fun with a game or two and even take beautiful photos.
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
Carrying almost the same set of specifications, we also have the Galaxy M14. It has the same processor, memory options, screen size, and camera setup as the Galaxy A14. The main difference between them is the excellent 6,000 mAh battery, perfect for those who like to use their phone all the time. Other than that, everything remains the same, even the round price of R$1,000.
For those who don't know, the reason Samsung produces two identical phones is because they sell them exclusively online in the case of the Galaxy M, while the Galaxy A can also be found in physical retail stores in Brazil.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
The Redmi Note 12 is a model with a 6.67-inch OLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate. In addition, it has support for HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Regarding the camera, it has 13 MP on the front and on the back it has a primary 50 MP configuration, accompanied by an 8 MP ultra-wide camera and 2 MP depth.
In terms of performance, the device is equipped with a Snapdragon 685 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of internal memory and a 5,000 mAh battery. We can say that it is a good option for those who want to do the basics without difficulty, but unfortunately we have to inform you that it does not perform so well in games.
Moto G52
When it comes to cheap Motorola phones, we have the Moto G52. Equipped with a Snapdragon 680 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory. We have a 6.6-inch pOLED screen, FULLHD with a 90 Hz refresh rate, it has a 50MP main sensor and 16MP for the selfie camera. It has a 5,000 mAh battery with a 33 W charger, stereo sound, headphone jack, NFC, but no 5G network. All this, you are probably thinking, oh, this phone must cost more than R$1,500, but no, my friends, it costs less than R$1,200.
Realme C55
Finally, the Realme C55 also deserves to be on this list for having modern specs without being expensive. Even below our maximum limit of R$ 1,200, the device offers 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage, a rarity for an entry-level phone, especially at this price.
Its processor is MediaTek Helio G88 and it has a 6.72-inch IPS screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate. Regarding the camera, realme uses a 64 MP main camera, as well as an 8 MP front camera. Other than that, it is a very good phone. It may not run everything you want, mainly due to the cheaper processor, but overall it is good enough for those who like to take great photos, load lots of apps and run more basic games.
