staff@slashgear.com (Lynnae Williams)
2024-04-20 10:15:52
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While there are quite a few budget-friendly Android phones worth checking out, sometimes buying the cheapest model will cost you more than you would’ve paid for an expensive device in the long run. The least-expensive smartphones only get barebones support, meaning you’ll get one, maybe two, major software updates after your purchase. This leaves you without the latest features and can compromise the security of your phone.
Furthermore, at the budget end of the market, manufacturers cut corners in processing power, memory, and storage to keep prices low. With many of these options, it won’t be long before you experience slowed-down performance, frequent lag, and inability to handle multitasking. These problems cause devices to age more quickly than even moderately priced versions.
For many of us, our phones are our only cameras. One of the biggest trade-offs when you buy a cheap phone is camera performance. These low-cost models usually lack the advanced camera sensors and features found on more expensive devices, meaning poorer photo and video quality. So, while you may save money upfront on an inexpensive phone, you’ll most likely have to replace it a lot sooner.