Recommend me a cheap Samsung mid-ranger.

[venom0706]

I am looking to get a Samsung mid-ranger (to use as a secondary phone).

Can you recommend me something really cheap, but good at the same time?

Is A10 a good option or should i save some more for the A40?

Thank you.

 

[Dooki]

I would never recommend a budget Samsung phone.
What is your price range?

 

[Ry]

What's the budget?

Are we talking New only?

 

[Rukbat]

"Cheap" and "mid-range" don't go together. For cheap you get a bottom-line phone. For a mid-range phone, you pay a mid-range price.

But why does it have to be a Samsung? There are a few dozen other manufacturers of Android phones, many better buys than Samsungs. You can get a OnePlus 6 with 64GB of storage and 6GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 845 (quite a bit above mid-range) , for about $300, not much more than an A40, but a lot more phone. (An unlocked A10 is almost $200, and that's only 32GB storage and 2GB RAM [and a slower SoC].)

 

[anon(10181084)]

"Cheap" and "mid-range" don't go together. For cheap you get a bottom-line phone. For a mid-range phone, you pay a mid-range price.

But why does it have to be a Samsung? There are a few dozen other manufacturers of Android phones, many better buys than Samsungs. You can get a OnePlus 6 with 64GB of storage and 6GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 845 (quite a bit above mid-range) , for about $300, not much more than an A40, but a lot more phone. (An unlocked A10 is almost $200, and that's only 32GB storage and 2GB RAM [and a slower SoC].)

Phones (especially Samsung Galaxy and iPhone) are used as fashion statements. Back where in my Serbian city fashion-conscious people ALWAYS buy Samsung because of the "luxury" look it gives them and the good cameras, even if the likes of Xiaomi or some older Samsung flagship are cheaper and way better. Also, there are some people (I.E. theater actresses, etc...) that sell their phones after 2 months and basically act as a supply source for used phone shops. Cheaper mid-range Samsung devices offer the "fashion" without breaking bank.

 

[venom0706]

I would never recommend a budget Samsung phone.
What is your price range?

Around £200.

A40 is £220 here in the UK, an A10 is £140.

 

[Morty2264]

"Cheap" and "mid-range" don't go together. For cheap you get a bottom-line phone. For a mid-range phone, you pay a mid-range price.

But why does it have to be a Samsung? There are a few dozen other manufacturers of Android phones, many better buys than Samsungs. You can get a OnePlus 6 with 64GB of storage and 6GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 845 (quite a bit above mid-range) , for about $300, not much more than an A40, but a lot more phone. (An unlocked A10 is almost $200, and that's only 32GB storage and 2GB RAM [and a slower SoC].)

The OnePlus 6 is an awesome phone - great suggestion! I've been fascinated by OP since the 5 line debuted.

 

[Golurk]

Around £200.

A40 is £220 here in the UK, an A10 is £140.

If your budget is around 200 pounds sterling, I’d recommend the device below:

Redmi Note 8T. It costs 179 pounds and is of excellent value. 4 rear cameras (48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide and 2 2MP depth/macro sensors), a big 6.3 inch FHD LCD, 4000mAh battery with 18w fast charging, a 4GB/64GB configuration and a solid Snapdragon 665 processor. Scores pretty much 8-9/10 everywhere for its category. MIUI might be a little heavy but you can always Install a launcher.

The Samsung A40 might have smoother software and a better display, but the cameras, charging and battery life of the Note 8T are better. As for the brand, don’t worry...Xiaomi is relatively well-known in the West despite being Chinese (due to all the negative stereotypes that are attached to it) and has a reputation for delivering great, high-quality products at a very reasonable price.

N.B: I’m not a Xiaomi employee btw lol

 

[Morty2264]

Did you make a purchasing decision yet, OP? I'm sure there will be some great Boxing Week sales out at the moment!

 

[bembol]

Not sure if it's in OP's budget but the A20 is good. I bought it for my girl's sister.

 

[Morty2264]

Not sure if it's in OP's budget but the A20 is good. I bought it for my girl's sister.

The A20 is a great idea!

 

[noisygirlkk]

Go for Ace series.