2020 just kicked off and a lot of amazing and innovative smartphones are hitting the shelves. With 5G and other important innovations, the smartphone world is becoming every day more interesting. But on the other hand, prices get higher and key brands are slowly decreasing, that is why it is more difficult for people finding a high value for money. If you do not want to spend a fortune but you still want the best smartphone for your needs, you are in the right place. Here we will show you the best value for money smartphones of January 2020.
Best value for money smartphones of the month
Redmi K30 5G
Alongside the Reno3 line-up and some Huawei smartphones, the Redmi K30 5G is one of the first midrange smartphones to hit the shelves with 5G connectivity. Just for this reason, its value for money is very high. Further, for about €255 in its base variant, you can get an amazing Snapdragon 765G which is currently the most powerful chipset from Qualcomm’s 700 series. Redmi K30 5G also offers a big 4500 mAh battery, a dual front camera with 20 and 2 MP resolution and a punch-hole display. Thanks to the UFS 2.1 internal storage, the handset may result even faster than you expected.
You can learn more about the Redmi K30 5G by clicking here.
Realme X2 Pro
Realme X2 Pro is not a 2020 device but it still remains one of the best value for money smartphones you can currently get, especially on its price range. It is the most affordable smartphone boasting the most powerful chipset in the Android market: the octa-core Snapdragon 855+ running at a 2.96 GHz max frequency. It is one of the fastest smartphones ever and it even features an amazing display with a 90 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ technology. In its most advanced configuration, it offers 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. You even get one of the fastest charging technology with a max power of 50W. The Realme X2 Pro is sold globally with a price tag starting from just €399 in Europe.
You can learn more about the Realme X2 Pro by clicking here.
Oppo Reno3
Right after Christmas, Oppo announced its first 5G mid-ranger that is already available to purchase: the Reno3. And it is not exactly a mid-ranger. It is powered by the new Dimensity 1000L chipset providing high-end performance, it seems to be even better than the Snapdragon 765G. And the cool thing is that it comes with a modest price. For just €440 in China, the handset offers an amazing quad camera on the rear side, including optical stabilization and a monochromatic sensor. Besides 5G, you also get Wi-Fi 6.
You can learn more about the Oppo Reno3 by clicking here.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite
For the first time in Samsung’s history, the Note series has a Lite variant. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite is going to hit the shelves with a price tag of just €599 and it will still offer all the features of the S Pen, including Air Command. That is something amazing, given that there is not any device other than the Galaxy Note series to come bundled with a pen and a digitizer. Besides being a Lite variant the Galaxy Note 10 is still a high-end device: it features the Exynos 9810 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM. Further, it has a very nice triple camera including OIS, a bright focal aperture and 2x optical zoom. There is even a big 4500 mAh battery.
OnePlus 7T
If you are looking for the best performance but you did not like the Realme X2 Pro and you also need a decent camera, OnePlus 7T is your perfect choice. It is one of the most powerful devices out there in terms of speed as it features an octa-core Snapdragon 855+ chipset paired with 8 GB of RAM and UFS 3.0 internal storage. Just like the Realme X2 Pro it even features an HDR10+ display with a 90 Hz refresh rate and an amazing image reproduction. Unfortunately, the battery is smaller than Realme X2 Pro (3800 mAh) but on the other hand, you get a very good 48 MP triple camera with OIS. The listing price of the OnePlus 7T is not the most attractive, but thanks to the current street prices it is a very good deal as you can even find it for less than €450, with a bit of luck.
You can learn more about OnePlus 7T by clicking here.
Redmi Note 8T
If your budget is very limited, Redmi Note 8T might become your paradise. It offers a very well-balanced specs sheet and its price is incredibly affordable. You can currently find it for much less than €200, thanks to online street prices. Unlike almost every affordable smartphone in the market, it features NFC and that is what makes it differ from the vanilla Redmi Note 8. It is equipped with a 6.3-inch display showing images at a Full HD resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. Under the hood, there is a Snapdragon 665 SoC paired with up to 4 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. On the rear side, you get a quad-camera with a 48 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, a 2 MP dedicated macro camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. Its battery has a capacity of 4000 mAh and it supports 18W fast charging.
You can learn more about the Redmi Note 8T by clicking here.
Huawei Nova 6
We know Huawei is not a trendy brand due to the U.S. ban, but the Nova 6 is still an astonishing device for its price. It is essentially a flagship sold at a midrange price and it even sports a nice camera and a great design. For less than €420, you get a Kirin 990 chipset and 8 GB of RAM, as well as a triple camera with 3x optical zoom and fast autofocus. There is even a punch-hole display embedding a dual front camera with an ultrawide lens. Last but not least, a 4100 mAh battery with 40W fast charging.
You can learn more about the Huawei Nova 6 by clicking here.
