The five best smartphones under US$500 you can buy
Xiaomi, Oppo, HTC, Huawei and LG devices give you plenty of bang for your buck and a host of options and features if you want a new smartphone but can’t afford the big two
Buying a new smartphone is practically an annual decision for many of us today, and it can be challenging financially to keep up with the best and latest on the market. Aside from flagships from market leaders Samsung and Apple, there are other options that are just as decent, but come with a less hefty price tag.
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Xiaomi’s latest flagship smartphone, the 5.15in Mi 6 hits all the right notes for specifications and build quality, yet retains the brand’s trademark price competitiveness.
The compact phone fits nicely in your hand, with an attractive curved design and a haptic engine in place of a clickable home button. The back and recent buttons are illuminated with a dot and can be swapped in software, with tactile feedback delivered using the same haptic engine.