Finding the best smartphone for your budget is pretty hard right now, especially since some people are still suffering from the effect of the current global COVID-19 pandemic, and with Apple, Google, Samsung, and other giant smartphone manufacturers releasing new flagships.
Apple VP Greg Joswiak announces the new iPhone SE during an Apple special event at the Apple headquarters on March 21, 2016 in Cupertino, California. The company is expected to update its iPhone and iPad lines, and introduce new bands for the Apple Watch.
However, these models will surely hurt your bank account since they are pretty expensive. But, some not-so-old models are cheaper than the latest Samsung Galaxy S21, iPhone 12, and other new models.
On the other hand, tech experts also confirmed that they still offer great features that will make your smartphone experience a little better.
To help you further, here are the best $500-budget handsets this 2021.
Best $500-Budget Smartphones You Can Try
Google Pixel 4A
If you can't afford to buy one of the latest smartphone flagships, Google Pixel 4A is one of the best budget smartphones you can rely on. This device offers a clean version of Android.
An attendee holds a stack of the new Google Pixel 3a during the 2019 Google I/O conference at Shoreline Amphitheatre on May 07, 2019 in Mountain View, California. Google CEO Sundar Pichai delivered the opening keynote to kick off the annual Google I/O Conference that runs through May 8.
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It is also one of the Google flagships that always receive the latest Android system updates. Although it doesn't have the fastest processors, tech experts still claimed that Google Pixel 4A can compete with other models that cost $1,000.
Samsung Galaxy A52
Meanwhile, The Verge reported that Samsung Galaxy A52, including its 5G version, is also one of the cheap advanced smartphones of Apple's giant competitor.
It has a 6.5-inch OLED screen with good contrast. This means that you can play online games on HD. Aside from this, you can also take advantage of its 120Hz refresh rate, which is currently unavailable on other expensive devices, such as the latest iPhone 13.
Another great thing about Galaxy A52 is its Snapdragon 750G processor, which is partnered by a 6GB RAM feature.
iPhone SE
If you are an Apple fan but short on budget, the best model you can purchase is the popular iPhone SE. This $500-budget smartphone offers a 128GB of storage.
It has the same design as iPhone 6, which is another older model of the popular Apple smartphone. Aside from this, you can also expect the latest iOS features since Apple usually allows iPhone 6 and other newer models to have its latest smartphone system version.
Best Places to Buy Used Smartphones
Aside from these three $500-budget smartphones, you can also get cheaper used devices on various online stores and retailers. Well Kept Wallet provided the safest places to buy second-hand smartphones.
To help you further, here is the complete list:
- eBay
- SellCell
- Swappa
- Gazelle
- Amazon
- Decluttr
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Written by: Griffin Davis
