Best 10 smartphones under 200$ in 2021 :Features,price and many more

Best 10 smartphones under 200$ in 2020

Greetings to all. My today’s review is devoted to smartphones with a cost within 200$ . I will introduce you to the TOP 10 smartphones and introduce you to their characteristics that make these devices worthy of the title of the best in the indicated price category.

Huawei P30 Lite New Edition (6/256)

 

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FEATURES 

• U-display 6.15 ″, IPS, 2312 × 1080, 415 ppi, 19.3: 9.
• HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor, 8 cores, 12 nm.
• Graphics accelerator Mali-G51 MP4.
• Operating system Android 9.0 Pie.
• EMUI user interface 9.1.
• RAM 6 GB.
• Built-in memory 256 GB (UFS 2.1).
• Dual hybrid slot for 2 nanoSIM.
• MicroSD support up to 512GB (instead of 2nd SIM).
• Main triple AI camera at 48 MP (f / 1.8).
• Add. sensors 8 MP (f / 2.2, 120 °) + 2 MP (f / 2.4).
• Front camera 32 MP (f / 2.0).
• Built-in 3340mAh battery.
• Fast charging 18 watts (adapter included).
• USB Type-C and 3.5mm minijack.
• Conversational + 1 music. speakers, 2 microphones.
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz.
• Support for 4G LTE network.
• NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, FM radio.
• Fingerprint scanner on the back.
• 4 color options:
  black, white, blue, turquoise gradient.
  Glass body, plastic side frame.
• Dimensions (H × W × T) – 152.9 × 72.7 × 7.4 mm; weight – 159 g.

The rating is opened by the Huawei P30 Lite New Edition smartphone, which entered the global market at the beginning of 2020. The model is notable for an excellent 48 MP triple main AI camera with an ultra-wide angle and a depth sensor for creating a bokeh effect, as well as a high-quality 32 MP selfie sensor, an NFC module for contactless payments and pre-installed Google services. Among other things, the smartphone received an outstanding amount of storage – 6 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. This is perhaps the most generous memory configuration in this price segment. At the same time, the gadget also provides the ability to expand the built-in memory by connecting an external drive. The device supports microSD memory cards up to 512 GB.

The Kirin 710 8-core processor is responsible for the performance of the smartphone, and the built-in 3340 mAh battery with support for fast charging with 18 watts is responsible for autonomy.

The 6.15-inch bezel-less TFT LCD display of the gadget with a standard U-shaped drop-shaped notch for the front and an IPS matrix has a Full HD Plus resolution. The screen is assembled using full lamination technology and equipped with a high-quality oleophobic coating.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (6/64)

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FEATURES 

• V-display 6.53 ″, IPS, 2340 × 1080, 395 ppi, 19.5: 9.
• MediaTek Helio G90T processor, 8 cores, 12 nm.
• Graphics accelerator Mali-G76 MC4.
• Operating system Android 9.0 Pie or MIUI 10 or 11 user interface.
• RAM 6 GB (LPDDR4x).
• Built-in memory 64 GB (UFS 2.1).
• Dual hybrid slot for 2 nanoSIM.
• Supports microSD up to 256GB (instead of 2nd SIM).
• The main quadruple AI camera is 64 MP (f / 1.89).
• Add. sensors 8 MP (f / 2.2, 120 °) + 2 MP (f / 2.4) + 2 MP (f / 2.4).
• Front AI camera 20 MP (f / 2.0).
• Built-in 4500mAh battery.
• Fast charging 18 watts (adapter included).
• USB Type-C and 3.5mm minijack.
• Conversational + 1 music. speakers, 2 microphones.
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz.
• NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio, infrared, 4G LTE support.
• Rear fingerprint scanner + face unlock.
• Dust and splash proof.
• 4 color options:
• dark gray, blue, green, pearl white.
• Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides, plastic side frame.
• Dimensions (H × W × T) – 161.35 × 76.4 × 8.79 mm; weight – 199.8 g.

Next in the ranking is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone with a memory configuration of 6 plus 64 GB. The gadget was released by a well-known Chinese brand in the second half of 2019 and immediately became a favorite of users, which it remains to this day. The main advantages of this model are the main AI quad camera with 64 MP with ultra-high resolution, a powerful professional game processor Helio G90T with a liquid cooling system, a large and bright 6.53-inch frameless IPS LCD display with a diagonal of 6.53 inches with Full HD Plus resolution, and a capacious battery 4500 mAh with support for fast charging with a power of 18 watts and multifunctional NFC with support for Google Pay.

As additional sensors of the quad camera, an ultra-wide angle, a depth sensor and a macro lens with a focusing distance of 2 cm are installed. The 20 MP front camera is housed in a barely noticeable mini-teardrop-shaped V-notch. On both sides, the smartphone is protected by the fifth generation Corning Gorilla Glass with an oleophobic coating. Moreover, the rear glass 3D-panel is rounded on four sides. Agree, the characteristics are excellent, especially considering that this is not a flagship, but an affordable mid-budget device.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (4/128)

 

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FEATURES

• O-display 6.53 ″, IPS, 2340 × 1080, 395 ppi, 19.5: 9.
• MediaTek Helio G85 processor, 8 cores, 12 nm.
• Graphics accelerator Mali-G52 MC2.
• Operating system Android 10.
• MIUI 11 user interface.
• RAM 4 GB.
• Built-in memory 128 GB.
• Triple slot, 2 nanoSIM + 1 microSD.
• The main quadruple AI camera is 48 MP (f / 1.79).
• Add. sensors 8 MP (f / 2.2, 118 °) + 2MP (f / 2.4) + 2 MP (f / 2.4).
• Front AI camera 13 MP (f / 2.25).
• Built-in 5020mAh battery.
• Fast charging 18 watts + reversible 9 watts.
• 22.5 watt charger included.
• USB Type-C and 3.5mm minijack.
• Conversational + 1 music. speakers, 2 microphones.
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz.
• NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, IrDA,
• 4G LTE network support.
• Fingerprint scanner on the back.
• Unlock using face recognition.
• Protective coating against drips and moisture on the back.
• 3 color options (green, gray-blue, polar white).
• Front – Gorilla Glass 5, back panel and frame – plastic.
• Dimensions (H × W × T) – 162.3 × 77.2 × 8.9 mm;
• weight – 199 g.

The next line of the rating also belongs to the smartphone from the Chinese Xiaomi. This is the Redmi Note 9 model, which received 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The gadget appeared on the world market in the spring of 2020. Visually, it is difficult to recognize a representative of an affordable price segment in it – the smartphone has received an absolutely flagship design. The only thing that betrays its belonging to the mid-budget with a democratic price is the plastic back panel. Although, to give credit to Xiaomi, the material for the cover of the smartphone is of very high quality, with a special nano-coating that protects the back panel from scratches, as well as from drops and moisture.

Among the features of the gadget, it is worth noting a powerful high-performance processor MediaTek Helio G85, a main quad camera of 48 MP, a high-capacity 5020 mAh battery with support for fast 18-watt and reversible 9-watt charging, a colorful 6.53-inch bezelless Dot display with a Full resolution HD Plus plus a dedicated memory card slot and NFC for contactless payment. A miniature hole that houses the 13MP front camera can be seen in the upper left corner of the display. As for the quad camera, extra wide sensors, a depth sensor, and a macro lens with autofocus from 2 to 10 cm act as additional sensors.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (4/128)

 

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FEATURES 

• V-display 6.3 ″, IPS, 2340 × 1080, 409 ppi, 19.5: 9.
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor, 8 cores, 11 nm.
• Graphics accelerator Adreno 610.
• Operating system Android 9.0 Pie.
• MIUI 10 or 11 user interface.
• RAM 4 GB (LPDDR4x).
• Built-in 128GB memory (eMMC 5.1).
• Triple slot, 2 nanoSIM + 1 microSD.
• 48MP main AI quad camera (f / 1.75).
• Add. sensors 8 MP (f / 2.2, 120 °) + 2MP (f / 2.4) + 2 MP (f / 2.4).
• Front camera 13 MP (f / 2.0).
• Built-in 4000mAh battery.
• Fast charging 18 watts (10 watt adapter included).
• USB Type-C and 3.5mm minijack.
• Conversational + 1 music. speakers, 2 microphones.
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz.
• Support for 4G LTE network.
• Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio, infrared.
• Fingerprint scanner on the back.
• Unlock using face recognition.
• Protective coating against drips and moisture on the back.
• 3 color options (black, white and blue gradients).
• Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides, plastic side frame.
• Dimensions (H × W × T) – 158.3 × 75.3 × 8.35 mm;
• weight – 190 g.
  
  

Another smartphone with an affordable price and great specs from Xiaomi is the Redmi Note 8 with 4 plus 128GB memory configuration. The gadget was released in the second half of 2019. The characteristics it received from the developers make it worthy of attention even for demanding users.

The smartphone is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor, a 4000 mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging, as well as a 6.3 ” Full HD Plus bezel-less Dot Drop display and an advanced 48MP AI quad camera with ultra-high resolution. The main sensor of the quad camera is complemented by an 8 MP super-width and 2-megapixel depth sensor and a macro lens with a minimum focal length of 2 cm. The 13 MP front camera is housed in a teardrop-shaped V-notch. The fifth generation Corning Gorilla Glass is installed on both sides of the gadget.

Among other things, it is especially worth noting a triple separate slot for two SIM cards and one memory card, a nano-coating that protects the gadget from moisture, and a high-quality multimedia speaker that provides excellent loud and clear sound.

Samsung Galaxy A51 (4/64)

 

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FEATURES 

• O-display 6.5 ″, Super AMOLED, 2400 × 1080, 405 ppi, 20: 9.
• Exynos 9611 processor, 8 cores, 10 nm.
• Graphics accelerator Mali-G72 MP3.
• Operating system Android 10.
• User interface One UI 2.0 or 2.1.
• RAM 4 GB (LPDDR4x).
• Built-in memory 64 GB (UFS 2.0).
• Triple slot, 2 nanoSIM + 1 microSD up to 512 GB.
• Main quadruple AI camera at 48 MP (f / 2.0).
• Add. sensors 12 MP (f /, 123 °) + 5 MP (f / 2.2) + 5 MP (f / 2.4).
• Front camera 32 MP (f / 2.2).
• Built-in 4000mAh battery.
• Fast charging 15 watts (adapter included).
• USB Type-C and 3.5mm minijack.
• Conversational + 1 music. speakers, 2 microphones.
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz.
• Support for 4G LTE network.
• NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio.
• In-screen fingerprint scanner.
• Unlock using face recognition.
• 3 color options (white, red, dark gray).
• Front – Gorilla Glass 3, back panel and
• frame – plastic.
• Dimensions (H × W × T) – 158.5 × 73.6 × 7.9 mm.
• Weight – 172 g.
  
  

In the middle of the ranking is the Samsung Galaxy A51 smartphone with a memory configuration of 4 plus 64 GB. The gadget was released by the famous Korean brand at the very end of 2019 and very quickly received the well-deserved love of users. The characteristics of the smartphone that helped him win popular love include a colorful 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with Full HD Plus resolution, a powerful 4000 mAh battery with support for fast 15-watt charging, a 48 MP main AI quad camera, plus a dedicated slot for micro memory cards up to 512GB and NFC with Google Pay and Samsung Pay support.

As additional sensors of the quad camera, an ultra-wide 12 MP is installed, as well as a depth sensor and a macro lens of 5 MP each. The lens of the 32-megapixel front camera is in its proper place under the speaker grill, but not in the teardrop-shaped notch, but in a tiny hole. This point is the only thing that in theory can distract from what is happening on the screen, but in practice it is completely invisible. The smartphone display is protected by the third generation Corning Gorilla Glass with an oleophobic coating.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T (4/128)

 

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FEATURES 

• V-display 6.3 ″, IPS, 2340 × 1080, 409 ppi, 19.5: 9.
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor, 8 cores, 11 nm.
• Graphics accelerator Adreno 610.
• Operating system Android 9.0 Pie.
• MIUI 10 user interface.
• RAM 4 GB (LPDDR3 / LPDDR4x).
• Built-in 128GB memory (eMMC).
• Triple slot, 2 nanoSIM + 1 microSD.
• 48MP main AI quad camera (f / 1.75).
• Add. sensors 8 MP (f / 2.2, 120 °) + 2MP (f / 2.4) + 2 MP (f / 2.4).
• Front camera 13 MP (f / 2.0).
• Built-in 4000mAh battery.
• Fast charging 18 watts (adapter included).
• USB Type-C and 3.5mm minijack.
• Conversational + 1 music. speakers, 2 microphones.
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz.
• Support for 4G LTE network.
• NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio, infrared.
• Fingerprint scanner on the back.
• Unlock using face recognition.
• Moisture-repellent nano-coating on the back.
• 3 color options (dark gray, white and blue gradients).
• Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides, plastic side frame.
• Dimensions (H × W × T) – 161.15 × 75.4 × 8.6 mm;
• weight – 199.8 g.
  
  

Another smartphone from Xiaomi that deserves a place in this ranking is the popular Redmi Note 8T, which entered the global market at the end of 2019.

The gadget in question is positioned by the manufacturer as an affordable camera phone. The gadget received the main AI quad-camera with the main super-sharp lens of 48 MP and a set of additional sensors, consisting of an 8 MP ultra-wide and a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a macro lens, the minimum focal length of which is 2 cm.The front camera of the smartphone has a resolution of 13 MP.

In addition to cameras, this smartphone model is notable for a powerful 4000 mAh battery with support for 18-watt fast charging, a large 6.3-inch Dot Drop display with Full HD Plus resolution, loud and clear speakers, multifunctional NFC with support for Google Pay and high-performance Snapdragon 665 processor with 3rd generation neural module. On both sides the gadget is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The back panel is equipped with 2.5D glass with a high-quality moisture-repellent nano-coating.

Honor 9X (4/128)

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FEATURES 

• Full View-display 6.59 ″, IPS, 2340 × 1080, 391 ppi, 19.5: 9.
• HiSilicon Kirin 710F processor, 8 cores, 12 nm.
• Graphics accelerator Mali-G51 MP4.
• Operating system Android 9.0 Pie.
• EMUI user interface 9.1.
• RAM 4 GB.
• Built-in 128GB memory (eMMC).
• Dual hybrid slot for 2 nanoSIM.
• MicroSD support up to 512GB (instead of 2nd SIM).
• 48MP main dual AI camera (f / 1.8).
• Add. sensors 2 MP (f / 2.4).
• Retractable 16 MP front camera (f / 2.2).
• Built-in 4000mAh battery.
• Supports 10 watt charging (adapter included).
• USB Type-C and 3.5mm minijack.
• Conversational + 1 music. speakers, 2 microphones.
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz.
• Support for 4G LTE network.
  NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, FM radio.
• Fingerprint scanner on the back.
• 3 color options (black, blue, green).
  Front – 2.5D glass, back panel and
• frame – plastic.
• Dimensions (H × W × T) – 163.5 × 77.3 × 8.8 mm.
• Weight – 196.8 g.
  
  

The Honor 9X smartphone with a memory configuration of 4 plus 128 GB is close to the top three in the ranking. This gadget entered the global market in late fall of 2019 and instantly entered the history of the brand, becoming the first smartphone from Honor to receive a retractable front camera. The 16 MP sensor is hidden in a pull-out module at the top of the gadget. As you might guess, the next feature of this smartphone is a 6.59-inch bezel-less Full View display with no cutouts or holes.

In addition, among the advantages of this gadget, it is worth noting a 48 MP dual main camera with a depth sensor, an energy-intensive 4000 mAh battery, a powerful Kirin 710F processor, as well as a spectacular holographic design of the back cover (in blue and green versions) and an NFC module. Let me emphasize that this gadget is a full-fledged Android smartphone with pre-installed Google services.

Honor 20 Lite (4/128)

 

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FEATURES

• U-display 6.15 ″, IPS, 2312 × 1080, 415 ppi, 19.5: 9.
• HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor, 8 cores, 12 nm.
• Graphics accelerator Mali-G51 MP4.
• Operating system Android 9.0 Pie.
• EMUI 9.0 + Magic UI 2.1 shell.
• RAM 4 GB.
• Built-in 128GB memory (eMMC 5.1).
• Dual hybrid slot for 2 nanoSIM.
• MicroSD support up to 512GB (instead of 2nd SIM).
• Main triple AI camera at 48 MP (f / 1.8).
  Add. sensors 8 MP (f / 2.4, 120 °) + 2MP (f / 2.4).
• Front AI camera 24 MP (f / 2.0).
• Built-in 3340mAh battery.
• Fast charging 18 watts (adapter included).
• USB Type-C and 3.5mm minijack.
• Conversational + 1 music. speakers, 2 microphones.
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz.
• NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, FM radio, 4G LTE support.
• Fingerprint scanner on the back.
• Unlock using face recognition.
• 4 color options: white, black, blue-violet and blue gradients.
• Glass body (front – 2.5D, back – 3D),
• frame – metal.
• Dimensions (H × W × T) – 152.9 × 72.7 × 7.4 mm;
• weight – 159 g.

The three leaders are opened by the Honor 20 Lite smartphone. This gadget was released in the fall of 2019, but continues to enjoy popularity to this day. However, this is not surprising. This smartphone model is a classic mid-budget device, showing an excellent combination of specifications, build quality and value. If you prefer gadgets in which everything is balanced, then this smartphone will definitely become one of your favorites.

The advantages of this gadget include a bright 6.15-inch bezel-less LTPS screen with Full HD Plus resolution, a powerful 3340 mAh battery with support for 18-watt fast charging, an NFC module, a powerful and nimble Kirin 710 processor, and a high-quality triple main 48 MP camera and 24-megapixel front camera. The rear camera sensor set, in addition to the main lens, includes an ultra-wide and a depth sensor. The body of the smartphone is made of glass. A protective 2.5D glass is installed on the front side, and a 3D glass panel is placed on the back side.

Samsung Galaxy A31 (4/128)

 

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FEATURES 

• U-display 6.4 ″, Super AMOLED, 2400 × 1080, 411 ppi, 20: 9.
• MediaTek Helio P65 processor, 8 cores, 12 nm.
• Graphics accelerator Mali-G52 MC2.
• Operating system Android 10.
• User interface One UI 2.0.
• RAM 4 GB (LPDDR4x).
• Built-in 128GB memory (eMMC 5.1).
• Triple slot, 2 nanoSIM + 1 microSD up to 512 GB.
• Main quadruple AI camera at 48 MP (f / 2.0).
• Add. sensors 8 MP (f / 2.2, 123 °) + 5MP (f / 2.4) + 5 MP (f / 2.4).
• Front camera 20 MP (f / 2.2).
• Built-in 5000mAh battery.
• Fast charging 15 watts (adapter included).
• USB Type-C and 3.5mm minijack.
• Conversational + 1 music. speakers, 2 microphones.
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz.
• Support for 4G LTE network.
• NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio.
• In-screen fingerprint scanner.
• Unlock using face recognition.
• 3 color options (white, red, black).
• Front – Gorilla Glass 3, back panel and
• frame – plastic.
• Dimensions (H × W × T) – 159.3 × 73.1 ×8.6 mm.
• Weight – 185 g.

The second place in the ranking is occupied by the novelty of the spring of 2020 – the Samsung Galaxy A31 smartphone, which received 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory. The gadget is notable for a bright 6.4-inch bezelless display with a Super AMOLED matrix and Full HD Plus resolution, a powerful 5000 mAh battery with support for 15-watt fast charging, as well as a main AI quad camera with a 48 MP main sensor and additional ultra-wide sensor depth and macro lens. And, of course, one cannot but rejoice in the presence of an NFC module for contactless payments that supports work with payment systems Google Pay and Samsung Pay, and a dedicated slot for a micro-memory card. The smartphone supports drives up to 512GB, so there is definitely enough storage for everything.

Among other features of this model, it is worth emphasizing that this gadget is one of the few smartphones in this price category, which received a fingerprint scanner built into the display, typical for more expensive devices. The screen of the gadget is protected by the third generation Corning Gorilla Glass.

 

Honor 10i (4/128)

 

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FEATURES

• U-display 6.21 ″, IPS, 2340 × 1080, 415 ppi, 19.5: 9.
• HiSilicon Kirin 710 (710F) processor, 8 cores, 12 nm.
• Graphics accelerator Mali-G51 MP4.
• Operating system Android 9.0 Pie.
• User interface EMUI 9.0.
• RAM 4 GB.
• Built-in 128GB memory (eMMC 5.1).
• Dual hybrid slot for 2 nanoSIM.
• MicroSD support up to 512GB (instead of 2nd SIM).
• Main triple AI camera at 24 MP (f / 1.8).
• Add. sensors 8 MP (f / 2.4, 120 °) + 2MP (f / 2.4).
• Front AI camera 32 MP (f / 2.0).
• Built-in 3400mAh battery.
• Supports 10 watt charging (adapter included).
• MicroUSB and 3.5mm mini jack.
• Conversational + 1 music. speakers, 2 microphones.
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, 2.4 GHz.
• Support for 4G LTE network.
• NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, FM radio, USB OTG support.
• Fingerprint scanner on the back.
• Unlock using face recognition.
• 3 color options (black, gradient lilac and fuchsia).
• Front – 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3, back and
• frame – plastic.
• Dimensions (H × W × T) – 154.8 × 73.64 × 7.95 mm;
• weight – 164 g.

And at the top of the ranking is the Honor 10i smartphone, released on the world market in the spring of 2019. The model received 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory with the possibility of expanding storage by installing a microSD up to 512 GB. True, for this you have to sacrifice a second SIM card – a hybrid card slot.

The main advantages of this gadget are a 6.21-inch borderless LTPS screen with Full HD Plus resolution, a triple main camera of 24 MP with an ultra-wide angle and a depth sensor, a high-quality 32 MP front-facing AI camera, a powerful Kirin 710 processor, and support for the mode USB On-The-Go and NFC module with Google Pay support.

The back panel of the smartphone is based on 3D photolithography technology. The gadget is available in three shining and iridescent colors – black, lilac and fuchsia. The last two are made in a gradient style and give the smartphone an incredibly beautiful look. As for the front side, the display is protected by the third generation 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass.

So these are the best 10 smartphones which you can buy under 200$ in 2021.

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