2015’s Budget Savvy Smartphones
Gone are the days of flip phones and phones used for practicability, and here are the days of finding a phone that can do as much as possible for you, without costing an arm and a leg. Looking for a great Smartphone while on a budget is not an impossible feat. We watch TV and are convinced that iPhones that cost upwards of $600 are the only choice if we’re in the market for a new phone, yet the reality is that a lot of companies have great phones with innovative, forward thinking features that are comparable to the all-powerful iPhone, without breaking the bank. Here are some great tips and ideas for finding excellent Smartphone options while working on a tight and restrictive budget.
Samsung Galaxy S4 – If you’re not currently under contract with a phone company, head over to Sprint and checkout their great deals for this Smartphone if you join a 24-month contract of service. With zero money down and only $17 a month in payments, the phone is paid off by the time you’re eligible for your free upgrade at Sprint if you want to sign on for a new contract. The phone itself has a 5” high definition screen, which is great for photos, videos, and reading. In addition, it has the most up-to-date Android operating system, making it the most cutting edge in Android technology.
LG Optimus Zone 2 – This no-contract phone is offered through Verizon for the one time low price of $49.99. Weighing only 4 ounces, this sleek, black phone provides all the fundamentals and necessities in a Smartphone. From an easy navigation system, great MP3 playback, durable, and great audio and video quality, it’s one of the best choices on the market that accommodates even the tightest of wallets.
Amazon Fire Phone – Amazon has made a name for themselves as the go-to stop for books, movies, and music, and quickly make an impact on how we read with the invention of the Kindle. This past year, they made major news with a brand new, innovative mark in the Smartphone niche with their Amazon Fire phone. For $199.99 consumers get a 2-year contract with AT&T, pre-downloaded Amazon app access, a 13 mega pixel image display, and what can be argued as one of the best photo features in any Smartphone on the market today. Amazon knows their customers and knows what people are looking for in their technology, so they’ve joined the game of Smartphone retailers to offer their customers the best features for a reasonable cost.
Lumia 830 – Windows’ venture into Smartphones, off contract this brand will cost you a steep $400, but with a 2-year AT&T agreement, you can walk way with Bill Gates’ version at a great value. For $99.99, you’ll not only get the phone, but also a bundle that includes a free FitBit, which can be linked to your phone to track your diet, nutrition, and activity progress. The 10 pixel featured camera is the major selling feature of the Lumia that sets them apart from the competition.
Apple iPhone 5 – The iPhone is the Lexus of luxury phones, yet somehow everyone and their mother seem to have one. When something is considered so lavish and such a perk, how is it possible that so many people are able to afford them? Well, the answer is in free-upgrades. With the iPhone six costing close to $700, and a brand new iPhone 5C costing $450, you can’t beat the deal that if you sign up for a 2-year contract with either Verizon Wireless or AT&T, this phone is a free giveaway. With all the regular features of the iPhone, this is an 8 gigabyte model that comes in an array of incredibly fun colors, from green, blue, pink, and white. If the iPhone 5C isn’t your style, for $99.99 with the same 2-year contract from the phone distributors, you can upgrade to a 5S, which at 16 gigabytes gives you more storage for images, videos, and music and comes in more sophisticated colors like gold, silver, slate gray, and black. Having an iPhone doesn’t mean you need to have the most updated version, it simply means that you should take advantage of the overstock left over from previous models, which are just as stylish and offer the same excellent Apple features.
The key to finding the phone that works best for you is to investigate by looking at what upgrades and sign-on deals are being offered by each phone company. If you will be eligible for a great deal in the near future once your current contract has expired, wait it out and bide your time to save for the best upgrade deals.