ZTE ZMax Pro
Cheap phones are hardly ever good, but the $99 ZTE ZMax Pro is easily the best option at its price point. For that price you’ll get a massive 6-inch display, Snapdragon 617 processor, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. It also comes with a 13MP rear camera, 3,400 mAh battery, and even a fingerprint sensor. These same specs are found on devices which are far more expensive, so for $99 this is a fantastic deal, however it’s not without compromises.
For now the ZMax Pro is an exclusive to MetroPCS and only comes down to $99 after a rebate. You can unlock it for use on other GSM networks, but only after 3 months of active service. You can learn more about the ZMax Pro in our full review here. If you’re looking to buy, it’s available now through MetroPCS.
BLU Studio Touch
Another great $99 smartphone that released recently was the BLU Studio Touch. For $99 the Studio Touch brings a 5-inch HD display, MediaTek 1GHz quad core chipset, 8GB of storage, and 1GB of RAM. It also comes with an 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, 8GB of storage, and a fingerprint sensor, all wrapped up in an all-metal body. Another variant will also be coming next month with double the storage and RAM for an extra $10.
Obviously this device doesn’t compare very well to the ZMax Pro mentioned above, but this device runs just $99 outright, no rebates required. For a quick and cheap option, this is a fine device that will work for just about anyone using a GSM carrier.
The BLU Studio Touch is available from Amazon for $99 in both Gold/White and Black/Grey.
ZTE Axon 7
The second device from ZTE to land on this list is the Axon 7. Starting at just $399, the Axon 7 packs a 5.5-inch AMOLED display, an all-metal design, front facing speakers, and premium specifications including the top of the line Snapdragon 820 chipset. It also packs an insane 6GB of RAM and support for Google Daydream.
The ZTE Axon 7 is available for purchase from ZTE, Amazon, and many other retailers around the web for $399 unlocked for use on GSM carriers.
Alcatel IDOL 4S
The last major new release this month is the Alcatel IDOL 4s. This one hits our budget cap at $399, but for that price it’s a fantastic phone. The design is made up from glass and metal with a 5.5-inch QHD AMOLED display, Snapdragon 652 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 16MP rear camera, and a 3,000 mAh battery. The device’s packaging also doubles as a VR headset with several pre-loaded VR applications on the device. There’s also a fingerprint sensor on the rear and stereo speakers on both sides of the phone.
You can order the IDOL 4S now from Alcatel for $399 with a free set of JBL headphones and Incipio case along with the phone.
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