For our list of the top 5 best entry-level smartphones of 2022, we will put into consideration devices that retail for less than $200. Getting good devices within this price range is often difficult for some people, but with this list, we will bring the light some of the best options on the market. It is important to note that at this price range it is not important to expect much from a device, but still, it is important to know the devices that tick the most boxes. To check our list of the top 5 best budget smartphones below $300 in 2022 click this link.
UMIDIGI C1&G1 Max
These are two devices from UMIDIGI with the same specifications but a slight difference in design on the edges. The UMIDIGI C1&G1 both come with a 6.52-inch HD full-screen waterdrop display. The processor on these devices is the Unisoc T610, and they both come with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. For their camera abilities, these devices both feature a dual camera setup with a 50MP main camera lens and an 8MP selfie camera lens. The devices run Android 12 and have a battery capacity of, 5150mAh with 10W fast charging. As for its pricing, the two device start at $167 with their major difference being the flat edges on the G1 Max as against the curved edges on the C1 Max.
Realme C30s
The Realme C30s is yet another entry-level device, and it comes with a 6.5-inch full-screen display. Its processor is the Unisoc SC9863A platform, and it comes with up to 4GB of memory. This device comes with one rear camera on this device, and is an 8MP lens, on the front is a 5MP selfie camera. For its software, the Realme C30s runs Android 12 Go edition and brings a 5000mAh battery capacity. Its retail price starts at $95 and depending on going for the larger storage option will bring the price up to $113.
OPPO A17k
With this 6.56-inch screen size device, OPPO aims for the entry-level Android smartphone market. The processor here is the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, and it comes with up to 3GB worth of RAM. Just like the Realme C30s, the OPPO A17k comes with a single rear camera cutout housing an 8MP main camera lens and on the front is a 5MP selfie camera sensor. Similarly to the two devices before it, this entry on our list runs Android 12 out of the box. Its battery capacity is, 5000mAh, and it retails for $129.
Vivo Y02s
The Vivo Y02s is a 6.51-inch HD+ screen size entry-level smartphone with a waterdrop screen cutout like every other device on this list. It comes with the MediaTek Helio P35 processor and up to 3GB worth of RAM for the smooth running of the device. This device also has a single rear camera cutout with an 8MP main camera lens and a 5MP selfie camera. The operating system on this device is Android 12, and it comes with a 5000mAh battery capacity with 10W fast charging. For its retail price, the Vivo Y02s starts at $116 and only comes with one storage option.
Nokia G11 Plus
Smartphone manufacturer Nokia comes onto our top 5 best entry-level Android smartphones in 2022 list with the G11 Plus, which has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD screen display. It uses the Unisoc T606 processor with up to 4GB worth of memory capacity. For camera abilities, this device comes with a dual rear camera setup housing a 50MP main camera lens and on the front is an 8MP selfie camera lens. This device runs Android 12 out of the box and has a 5000mAh battery capacity that supports 10W fast charging. The G11 Plus starts at a retail price of $153, and it comes with two storage options.
These are the top 5 best entry-level Android smartphones in 2022, and they are all available for purchase. All devices on this list became official within the year hence running Android 12 out of the box. Until the next-generation entry-level Android device launch, these are the best you can buy now.
