Best budget Android phones
We've roundup the best budget Android smartphones on the market, from brands including Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony Ericsson and Motorola
- — 08 March, 2011 10:28
Google's Android platform provides a number of benefits over Apple's iPhone including an open applications market, a fully customisable user interface and full multitasking. The Android platform continues to go from strength to strength, with smartphones now available at all price points including the low-end, budget market. We take a look at the best budget Android phones.
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Huawei Sonic
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Telstra Qwerty-Touch
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Huawei IDEOS X3
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LG Optimus One
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Telstra Smart-Touch
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Huawei IDEOS (U8150)
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HTC Wildfire S
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Samsung Galaxy 5
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Samsung Galaxy 580
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LG Optimus Me
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Huawei IDEOS X5
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini Pro
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini
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HTC Aria
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8
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HTC ChaCha
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HTC Salsa
Samsung Galaxy 5
The Samsung Galaxy 5 is the cheapest Android smartphone currently available in Australia. The reasonably stylish Galaxy 5 has most of the capabilities of more expensive devices, though its low res display and mediocre camera aren't impressive. At this price, we have few complaints though.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 15th Oct., 2010
- Ross Catanzariti
- Samsung
- Rating:
- Price:
- From $ 99.00
- Pros:
- Capacitive touchscreen
- Loses minimal capabilities of more expensive devices
- Swype text input
- Cons:
- Glossy finish
- Low resolution display
- Poor camera
