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Choosing the Right Budget Smartphone with a good Camera

Choosing the Right Budget Smartphone with a Good Camera

Choosing the Right Budget Smartphone with a good Camera

To find a good budget smartphone with a good camera should be chosen by focusing on the right features to make the best choice. Here are some key considerations to guide your decision.
They are:

1. Camera Specifications

  • Megapixels (MP): Higher MP means the image will have higher detailing of image. But it doesn’t always mean that the image will be of better quality. It comes into more usage will zooming in. It is good to make sure to look for at least 12-48 MP for sharp images.
  • Aperture: Camera's with wider apertures like f/1.8, capture more light due to which they are great for low light photography. But the aperture should not be too wide because then the camera will struggle with bright light conditions. It is better for smartphones to have an aperture ranging between f/1.5 to f/2.0.
  • Additional Lenses: Many of the modern Smartphones come with multiple lenses which help it with different types of photography. Great smartphones have wide, ultrawide and telephoto lenses

2. Image Processing

Budget phones often rely heavily on software for processing and enhancing photo quality. Some really great functions a good smartphone can have are: AI enhancements, HDR(High Dynamic Range), Noise Reduction, Image Stabilization and Night Mode. So the Smartphone you choose should have great Image processing.

3. Video Recording Features

Budget smartphones offer decent video recording features, with Full HD (1080p) resolution as standard and some models supporting smoother 60 fps or even 4K at 30 fps. Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) is common for reducing shakiness, while modes like slow motion (up to 240 fps), time-lapse, and HDR enhance versatility and vibrancy. Audio quality benefits from noise cancellation and, occasionally, stereo recording. Camera software adds value with Pro Video modes for manual adjustments and AI features like scene optimization. Popular options include the Redmi Note series (1080p/4K with EIS), Samsung Galaxy A-series (stable Full HD), and Realme Narzo series (AI video enhancements). Accessories like gimbals or clip-on microphones can further improve results.

4. Display

Budget smartphones typically come with a HD+ (720p) or Full HD+ (1080p) displays which come between 6 inches to 6.8 inches. Most have LCD panels which offering decent brightness and colors accuracy. Some models come with AMOLED for vibrant visuals. Standard refresh rates of budget smartphones are 60Hz. You can try to get smartphones with 90Hz to 120 Hz which can improve your gaming experience. Brightness levels of these smartphones range from 400 to 600 nits which is mostly useful for indoor use. Additional features like Gorilla Glass protection and modern designs with punch-hole or waterdrop notches enhance the experience.

5.RAM and Storage

Budget smartphones typically have 6GB of RAM which is sufficient for multitasking and normal usage. The LPDDR4X RAM can help you get better RAM and processing performance. If you can get 8GB RAM, it would be really helpful. A good budget smartphone has storage options which range at about 128GB and many smartphones support expandable storage via microSD cards up to 1TB. Phones with UFS storage provide faster performance than those with eMMC. For smartphones with limited internal storage you can use cloud services like Google Drive or Apple cloud services.

Top Picks

  • Realme NARZO
  • Redmi 13 5G
  • iQOO Z9x 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
  • OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G
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