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The video provides a comprehensive review of the best budget-friendly smartphones available for around £200, highlighting key models such as the Motorola Moto G54 5G, Nokia G22, Nokia G42, Poco M5, and Realme 8 Pro. Key features emphasized include strong battery life, solid performance with various chipsets like MediaTek Dimensity and Snapdragon, and user-friendly aspects such as stock Android experiences, replaceable components, and expandable storage. Specific models like the Nokia G42 also stand out for their bright color options and improved performance with Snapdragon 480 Plus chipset. The video concludes with recommendations and a summary of the top budget smartphones, inviting viewer interaction and feedback.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the best smartphones available for around £200. They highlight several budget-friendly options, including the Motorola Moto G54 5G. The Moto G54 5G is praised for its stock Android experience, additional Motorola features, and solid hardware, including the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 chipset, a 6.5-inch full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 5,000 mAh battery. Despite limited software support, it offers good value with 256GB storage and microSD support. Other alternatives mentioned are the older Moto G23 and G32 models. Additionally, Nokia’s G22 is noted for its budget-friendly price, reliable updates, and durable design.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses a smartphone model that boasts an Emo aesthetic and has been upgraded to Android 13, with an expected upgrade to Android 14. The phone provides a couple of years of security updates and features that allow users to replace the screen or battery themselves. The phone supports NFC and a dual SIM setup, along with a separate micro SD slot for expandable storage. It has a 720p IPS screen which is adequate for streaming and browsing. The phone uses a Unisoc T606 chipset, suitable for everyday tasks but not recommended for intensive gaming.
Additionally, the phone has a 5,000 mAh battery that can last a couple of days on a single charge. The 50-megapixel rear camera is adequate for daily use but struggles with focus and moving subjects. The speaker also mentions the Nokia G11, another model with excellent battery life and decent performance for media streaming but with basic camera technology.
Moreover, the Nokia G42 is highlighted for its bright color options, including pink, purple, and gray, and shares the Quick Fix design with the G22. The G42 features a 6.56-inch 720p display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a simple mono speaker setup. It runs on a Snapdragon 480 Plus chipset, providing better performance than the G22. The phone also has a 5,000 mAh battery and a 50-megapixel rear camera, with a price under 200 GBP.
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In this segment of the video, the reviewer discusses the Poco M5, highlighting its 50-megapixel camera that performs well in good lighting but struggles in low light despite a useful night mode. It features a 6.58-inch full HD+ IPS screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, and is suitable for streaming services like Netflix. The Mediatek Helio G99 chipset can handle light gaming, and its 5,000 mAh battery ensures a full day’s use. The device also includes microSD support and a headphone jack.
The reviewer recommends the Poco M5, while noting the quirks of the MIUI launcher and lack of guaranteed updates, which might be a drawback for some users.
The segment also covers the Redmi Note 11, highlighting its Snapdragon 680 processor, similar MIUI experience, 6.43-inch AMOLED display with full HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging. Its 50-megapixel camera performs adequately in good lighting. Finally, it mentions that the newer Redmi Note 12 can offer similar specs for a slightly higher price, and briefly introduces the Realme 8 5G as another budget-friendly option.
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In this segment, the speaker highlights the features and performance of several budget smartphones, including the Realme 8 Pro, which has a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, a 90Hz IPS screen, and long-lasting battery life. They also mention the Realme C31 and C35, both priced under £150. The C35 is particularly praised for its better screen, more storage, faster charging, and various improvements despite its tendency to oversaturate photos taken outdoors. The segment concludes with a roundup of the best budget smartphones under £200 available in the UK, encouraging viewers to share their favorites and to subscribe to the channel.