Best Affordable Android Smartphones You Can Buy in July 2017

Published on: 17-07-2017 | by Misty in smartphones

Ben Schoon writes this review for 9to5Google.com.

There are new smartphones hitting the market constantly, but which is the best to pick up when you’re trying to save a buck or two? We’ve seen a lot of big releases in the budget market lately, so let’s take a look at all of the best affordable Android devices you can buy today.

NEW FOR JULY: Moto Z2 Play

Following up on last year’s underdog hit, the Moto Z Play, Motorola recently introduced the Moto Z2 Play. This device introduces an altered design, improved specifications, and the same great Moto Mod-compatibility as the original.

The Moto Z2 Play ditches the Play’s glass back for metal with the same camera bump and pins on the bottom. The new phone is considerably thinner, though, coming in at just 5.99mm. Despite that, it still offers a 3.5mm headphone jack. The battery does see a downgrade however, landing at a disappointing mere 3,000 mAh.

Similar to the original, the Moto Z2 Play runs on mid-range specifications. That includes the Snapdragon 626 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage and Android Nougat. It also uses another 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED display which helps achieve the 30-hour quoted battery life. There’s also a 12MP rear camera and USB-C.

Moto E4/Plus

Along with the Moto Z2 Play, Motorola has also recently debuted an “ultra-budget” device that is available both on Verizon and unlocked. The Moto E4 offers some of Motorola’s best software features, including a fingerprint sensor on the front and the gestures that come with it, but at a cost of just $129.

The E4 has a 5-inch 720p display which has a 1.4GHz Snapdragon 425 processor and 2GB of RAM powering the show. As detailed in our review, it provides a fast and fluid experience, and combined with a 2,800 mAh battery it offers solid battery life.

Alcatel IDOL 5S

Last year’s IDOL 4S was a spectacular phone, but not at a spectacular price point. This year, Alcatel is fixing that with the much more affordable IDOL 5S.

The 5S offers a 5.2-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 625 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, Android 7.1, front-facing 3.6W stereo speakers, and a rear-facing fingerprint sensor on its glass back. There’s also a 12MP rear camera and an 8MP front facing camera.

Alcatel A50

One of Alcatel’s other recent releases is the Alcatel A50. This mid-range device debuted at MWC and got attention for its optional LED back cover. The A50 is a “modular” phone with a couple of rear covers that extend the device’s functionality. One of those is a back panel coated in LEDs that you can customize through the app.

Aside from the modular components, the A50 offers a 5.2-inch 720p display, 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, a 13MP rear camera, and Android Nougat.

Nokia 6

After its announcement at MWC 2017, Nokia has finally brought its return to the smartphone world device to the United States. The Nokia 6 is a mid-range device with a premium build and near-stock Android, all for just over $200.

The Nokia 6 offers a 5.5-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 430 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, Android 7.1, and a 16MP rear-facing camera. The phone also offers a fingerprint sensor on the front and an all aluminum unibody design.

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