You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to receive a capable phone. The best phones for under $100 offer large screens, expandable storage, and good battery life.
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pros
Extendable storage up to 128GB
2GB RAM
cons
Will not work on CDMA carrier
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Tech specs: Display: 5.7 inches (720 x 1080 pixel resolution), 19:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD, Infinity-V display | CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 octa core A53 cortex running at 1.95GHz | RAM: 2GB | Internal Storage: 16 or 32GB | Rear cameras: 13 MP f/2.2 wide angle + 2 MP f2.4 dual camera, LED flash | Front cameras: 5 MP, f/2.2 | Dimensions: 146.3 x 70.86 x 8.34mm | Weight: 149g | IP Rating: None
The Samsung Galaxy A01 phone runs Android 10 and OEM installed One UI. Its 3000mAh battery is adequate for a day’s use, and 2GB of RAM means that you can run several apps at the same time without any appreciable slowdown. You can extend its internal storage by up to 128GB using the micro SD slot next to the SIM.
The A01 has a reasonable 12MP camera and a 5MP front camera and uses AI facial recognition to log onto the phone. Its 5.7-inch screen has a reasonable resolution and a small bezel size thanks to its V display notch, which gives a 78.8% screen-to-body ratio. This phone will work with most GSM carriers, but it will not work on any CDMA carrier such as Sprint Nextel, nTelos, Verizon, or Virgin Mobile.
Pros & Cons
pros
Storage expands to 128GB
5.5-inch screen
cons
Doesn’t work with CDMA carriers
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Tech specs: Display: 5.5 inches (722x 1440 pixel resolution), 18:9 aspect ratio | CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 quad core A53 cortex running at 1.3GHz | RAM: 2GB | Internal Storage: 16GB | Rear cameras: 5P rear | Front cameras: 2MP | Dimensions: 146.1 x 71.6 x 9.9mm | Weight: 168g | IP Rating: None
The Alcatel 1B 5002A phone is an unlocked phone that will work with any GSM carrier, but it won’t work on any CDMA carrier such as Sprint Nextel, nTelos, Verizon, or Virgin Mobile. The Alcatel 1B is a lightweight phone with a simple interface, 5.5-inch screen display, and a moderately sized bezel around the edge of the screen. It has a 3,000mAh battery with space for one nano-SIM and a nano-SD card up to 128GB. This is not a rugged phone, so it will not take rough handling.
There is a single 5MP camera at the rear of the phone as well as a flash and a 2MP camera at the front. Image adjustments are basic and not designed for the professional photographer. This Android 10 Go edition phone is for someone who wants a phone with a few apps, average performance, and basic functionality. It’s for people who don’t want an all-singing, all-dancing phone for everyday tasks.
Pros & Cons
pros
4,000 mAh battery
Expand storage up to 128GB
cons
With 1GB RAM you might experience performance issues when running multiple apps
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Tech specs: Display: 5.
