ZTE Axon 7 Mini
As it is the older brother, ZTE Axon 7 Mini is a solid bang-for-your-buck smartphone, offering glasses just below that of a ship built with the same premium you'll find on smartphones double the cost. Coming in at $ 299, Axon 7 Mini brings a 5.2-inch 1080p AMOLED display, Snapdragon 617 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a 2705 mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0. ZTE also keeps up its performance audio with dual front facing speakers, HiFi audio through the built-in DAC, and Dolby Atmos playback quality improvement across the board. There is also a 16MP rear camera, 8MP front-facing shooter, and a fingerprint sensor on the back.
LeEco Le S3
LeEco made its debut in the US last month, and with that comes Le S3. This mid-range smartphone, which retails for $ 249 brings Full HD-screen 5.5-inch, all-metal build, Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32 GB of memory, as well as full compatibility with US carriers GSM. It also brings back the camera 16MP, 8MP front camera, USB-C, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and even LCD blaster.
Moto Z Play
We first heard about Moto Z Play at IFA 2016 and now the phone is on sale through Verizon Wireless and Unlocked. This new $ 449 smartphone is not less expensive device in this list, but it is less expensive ways to enter the world of MotoMods until now. The device is compatible with the same MotoMods as Moto Moto Z and Z Force, but this device changes things by offering a 5.5-inch 1080p display, a 2.0GHz octa-core chipset, 3GB of RAM and a 16MP rear camera.
The biggest event of the Moto Z Play Today its battery. While the Z Force Moto impressed us with its great battery life, Moto Z Play prolongs battery life, which is more than 10 hours for the battery pack 3600 mAh. It is 50 hours in total, rather large, to say the least.
Honor 8
One of the equipment we need to talk about is the new 8. Honor For only $ 399 this device is nothing short of great. It brings a great looking, feeling and premium metallic glass to build a compact 5.2-inch screen and rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Also on the back, you'll find a dual-camera system similar to Huawei P9
Under the hood, 8 brings honor by Huawei Kirin 950 octave-core chipset, 4GB of RAM, up to 64GB memory, Android Marshmallow with EMUI 4.0 and 3000 mAh battery with USB C. Honor 8 was very well received so far, and also I have just gone on sale in the United States. Prices start at $ 399 and goes up to $ 449. You can pick it up from Amazon
BLU Pure XR
Blu has been very popular for a while now and its the last option of the land in this list again in the available space phone. New BLU Pure XR is the flagship for the manufacturer, but only $ 299, it's a pretty solid deal. For this price you get an all-metal build, MediaTek Helio processor P10, 4GB of RAM, Android Marshmallow, USB C, fingerprint sensor, 16MP / 8MP camera, and 3000 mAh battery.
ZTE Warp 7
ZTE Warp 7 is the latest in a collection Media All Android ZTE specific smartphones, this time on Boost Mobile. The device is available now for only $ 99 and brings a 5-inch, 720p display, 2GB of RAM, 16 GB of memory, 1.2 GHz Qualcomm processor and Android Zephyr. He also brings a large 3,080 mAh battery that supports Quick Charge and, of course, it allows the LTE connectivity and camera 13MP / 5MP.
Moto G4 Play
Another tool available this month is another addition to the popular series Moto G4. The new Moto G4 Play brings a lesser extent in just 5 inches, with a few lesser specifications. Moto G4 Play brings 410 Snapdragon processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB of storage a 720p display, 8MP camera / 5M and Android Marshmallow. Indeed, this is just a standard version free of G4 Moto. It has the same software and design starting at only $ 149 unlocked for use on any carrier. Otherwise, you can get it for as little as $ 99 if you opt for the prime edition Exclusive ad-supported.
ASUS Zenfone 3/ZenFone 3 Laser
Another embodiment of the solid in the mid-range is derived from ASUS. ZenFone 3 line includes a variety of different smartphones from all ends of the spectrum. Do you have a cheap, yet solid devices up to expensive and powerful options. Two of them we would like to emphasize are standard ZenFone ZenFone 3 and the laser 3.ZenFone 3 Standard comes in at $ 369 unlocked and brings a 5.5-inch display, processor Snadragon 625, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of disk space. In addition, it offers a rear camera 16MP, 8MP front-facing camera, and it unlocked are available for use on any GSM network. As for the hardware is concerned, ZenFone 3 brings premium metal
On the other hand, there is the ZenFone 3 Laser. At $ 199 it brings a metal construction with specifications that, while still respectable, are more toward the bottom of the spectrum. It features a 5.5-inch 1080p screen, Snapdragon 430 processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage with a microSD card slot and dual-SIM connectivity (GSM only). As its name implies, the ZenFone 3 laser brings auto focus laser to the 13MP rear camera. There is also an 8 MP front camera. As mentioned, the starting price for this model is $ 199, but you can also upgrade the specs to a 625 or 820 Snapdragon for $ 200 and an additional $ 300 respectively.
ZTE ZMax Pro
Cheap phones are barely better than ever, but 99 $ ZTE ZMax Pro is easily the best option at its price point. For this price you will get a massive 6-inch display and Snapdragon 617 processor, 2GB of RAM, and 32 GB of storage. It also comes with rear camera 13MP, 3400 mAh battery, and even sensor fingerprints. These are found herself specifications on devices that are far more expensive, so for $ 99 this is a great deal, but not without concessions.
For now, the ZMax Pro is exclusive to MetroPCS and only comes down to $ 99 after a discount. You can unlock it for use in other GSM networks, but only after 3 months of active service. You can get more information on ZMax Pro in our full review here. If you are looking to buy, it is now available through MetroPCS.
ZTE Axon 7
The second ZTE device to land on this list is the Axon 7. Starting at just $ 399, the Axon 7 includes a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen, a fully metallic design, front speakers and premium specs that include the top Of the Snapdragon 820 chipset line. It also contains 6 GB of RAM and support for Google Daydream.
The ZTE Axon 7 is available for purchase at ZTE, Amazon and many other retailers around the web for $ 399 unlocked for use on GSM carriers. Alternatively, you can also grab the Axon 7 Mini slightly smaller and cheaper.
Alcatel IDOL 4S
There is also the Alcatel IDOL 4s. This hits our budget top at $ 399, but for that price is a fantastic phone. The design is made up of glass and metal with a 5.5 inch QHD AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 652 processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, a 16 MP rear camera and a 3000 mAh battery. The packaging of the device also functions as a VR headset with several pre-loaded VR applications. There is also a fingerprint sensor on the rear and stereo speakers on both sides of the phone.
You can order the 4S Idol now from Alcatel in exchange for $ 399 with a set of headphones and free JBL Incipio case together with the phone. Instead, the device is also available on Amazon.
Moto G4 Family
After debuting last month, the Moto G4 family continues to be one of the best budget options available right now. Starting at $ 199 you get a standard G4 with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage memory. An additional $ 30, and double storage. And G4 Plus, on the other hand, will start at $ 249 for the 16GB model with 2GB of RAM, but you can also upgrade to the first-class model for 64GB of storage and 4GB of RAM to another to reach $ 50 Memory ($ 299).
Both phones share 1080P screens with 5.5 inch Gorilla Glass 3 and 617 Snapdragon processor under the hood. They also have 3000 mAh battery for a quick charge. And last but not least, since both share, close to the action Android 6.0 builds marshmallow.
The differences come into play in the camera department. Both have 5MP front-facing cameras, but the G4 standard has a 13MP sensor with the G4 Plus getting a slightly better 16MP sensor with Lenovo's 'Hybrid Focus' auto focus system. The G4 Plus also packs a fingerprint sensor on the front that can recognize and unlock the phone in less than 750 milliseconds.
One of the highlights to keep in mind with this device is that it is not only unlocked, but is compatible with all major US companies. AT & T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and almost everyone else is supported - just pop in a SIM and go. Both devices are now available with complete MotoMaker customization. You can also pick up the Moto G4 or Moto G4 Plus on Amazon, with a "prime-exclusive" Moto G4 also available starting at $ 149.