Phones every traveller must consider opting for when on a budget

To start off, travelling is now a whole lot easier given the technological advancements in various fields. With that being said, as millennials we can’t seem to get by any day without our phones, making it difficult to live without one.

Who can blame us, when that single block of silicone magic can accomplish tasks which would take days at best? Amazing isn’t it? Some may disagree and state concerns with regards to health risks the user faces.

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Nevertheless, having a phone with you on your journeys is great and a more effective way of getting by the days on your trip. Gone are the days when travellers carried maps, compasses, flashlights, survival guides and what not, when all that is stuffed into your phone at a price seemingly reasonable.

In the list, we’ve taken the liberty to check out phones that are reasonably priced, easy to handle, long-lasting and camera’s ability to capture content and storage options that are available. Not to forget the headphone jack, wouldn’t want to miss out on our favourite songs now, would we?

As mentioned above here are the points we considered in the phones we sought out:

Camera Quality
Battery Life
Storage
Price Range
Phone’s body
Reliability

Please note that most of the phones mentioned are listed as per their usability in offline conditions, many phones having the same specifications or pricing may not appear on this list due to this obvious reason.

1. The Motorolla Moto G6

Common, well-known and versatile. What more can be said about this piece of silicone beauty? The Moto G6 packs a great deal of features, has plus points in sectors of the phone and is considered a great combo dweller and tops the list as a good overall phone.
Boasting a glass back of Corning Gorilla Glass, the phone houses a powerful 3000 mAh battery that will last you a day of functionality and fun. So you know the time you have until you find the next power socket when travelling. The phone’s trademark TurboPower charging allows you to use the phone for hours for a charge done in mere minutes, great if you’re constantly on the move. Movie buffs will love the 18:9 ratio the G6’s screen has to offer, throwing in Dolby Audio’s preset modes would probably be the icing on the cake.
Boasting a glass back of Corning Gorilla Glass, the phone houses a powerful 3000 mAh battery that will last you a day of functionality and fun. So you know the time you have until you find the next power socket when travelling. The phone’s trademark TurboPower charging allows you to use the phone for hours for a charge done in mere minutes, great if you’re constantly on the move. Movie buffs will love the 18:9 ratio the G6’s screen has to offer, throwing in Dolby Audio’s preset modes would probably be the icing on the cake.
Moving onto the camera scene, travellers who like to travel light and don’t want to carry a dedicated camera will love the 12+5 MP Dual Camera set up that clicks amazing photos and serves as a perfect reminder why you love to travel. With f/1.8 aperture, never miss a single shot! Keeping in mind that this phone also has a swell 16 MP front camera that’s supported with a LED flash to get that glow on your face.
To wrap up this phone’s swell package, we take a look into its quick gesture system that allows certain functions to take place once activated. Twisting the wrist twice to open the camera or even chopping down twice to switch the flashlight on is what the G6 offers. Remember to have the phone in your hand while doing those gestures.
Priced at around ₹13,999 for the 3 GB RAM variant and an extra ₹2,000 for the 4 GB RAM variant. The phone offers expandable memory to 256 GB

2. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1

Another mega package phone, the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is a solid contender for your travels. The phone packs a whopping 5000 mAh battery that will last you two entire days! Incredible for those who travel into remote locations for a long time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa Core Processor does its job tremendously well, bringing a fast user experience at any time.
The camera does boast a Dual setup of 13MP + 5MP with f/2.0 aperture and an 8MP facing you. 4K recording, portrait mode and many other features that catch the eyes of photography enthusiasts. Nevertheless, being any kind of photographer, you would capture stunning pictures and videos.
The fast charging that the phone offers allows you to get an immense amount of charge on your phone for a short charge.
The 18:9 ratio allows the phone to display a widescreen and bring a bigger picture to the one you would normally see on mediocre phones.
Metal body frame, designed to keep your phone light and less bulky, giving you the feel of holding a phone of luxury while keeping it to last long.
To wrap up this package of goodies, the phone offers face unlock as well as fingerprint unlock, which allows you to unlock even if your finger’s damp.
Priced at ₹14,000 for 4GB RAM version and has an expandable memory up to 2TB.

3. Nokia 6.1

With Nokia rising from the ashes, it’s no surprise that a phone from their arsenal would be on this list. Taglined, “a phone you can rely on”, is truly living up its end of the bargain.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 coupled with a 3 GB RAM, the phone provides a fast app-switching experience for people on the go.

The phone runs on Android One, a program run by Google that brings the best Android experience to your screens, and making sure that the latest updates are brought onto your systems.

Get about 50% of charge in 30 minutes with fast charging, swell if you’re on the move.

The phone is made from a single block of Aluminium, built to take on your daily mishaps and also the Corning Gorilla Glass that takes up the screen.

With Zeiss optics, the 16MP camera is meant to take crisp captures as well as 4k recordings with brilliant sound. Bokeh mode on the 8MP front camera seems a weird flex, but okay. The phone’s Dual-Sight mode allows capturing photos and videos of you and the things in front of you.

Priced at ₹16,500, the Nokia 6.1 is available at 4GB RAM and two color segments.

4. Honor 7X

Bringing Honor 7X into this list is probably seen coming by, a mile away. The phone offers a good set of features and at a very low price at that. Being priced at ₹12,000 is the cheapest on this list and with what this phone offers, a great steal if you ask me.

An 18:9 display ratio, the phone offers an amazing view of what you want to capture with its 16 MP and 2MP Dual Lens setup, calling out your inner photographer. Fast autofocus, portrait mode and algorithms that allow capturing splendid pictures.

The face unlock feature does catch on with most phones and this one is no exception. Its unlocking algorithm is also one to look out for as it securing unlocks the phone on a certain way and prevents unlocking the phone with your eyes closed. Talk about privacy.

The nearly 6-inch display gives a Full HD resolution, thus brightness wouldn’t be an issue in dark places. Not to mention the compactness of the phone that lets you fit it comfortably in your hand.

Unlike other processors on this list, the Honor 7x houses a Kirin 659 Octa core, ensuring smooth functionality and optimization, perfect for those who need to open apps at the snap of their fingertips.

Woah! Let’s not forget the battery! A whopping 3340 mAh battery makes sure you got enough time on the go before needing the ultimate recharge.

The metal body design delivers toughness with an Aluminium chassis and round edges to the phone.

Wanted to be a hero? Well, in this case, the phone can act as a Wi-Fi bridge and share the connection with four other devices seamlessly. Your friends can surely thank you enough.

5. Mi A2

To end our list, we present the Xiaomi Mi A2, a fresh contender and an even fresher take to the budget phone game. Priced at 15 grand, the phone aims at the picture seeking traveller as its signature feature is its stunning photograph package

A setup bringing glory to mobile photography in 12MP + 20MP, coupled with Sony Sensors, you’ve got a wide f/1.75 aperture and auto HDR, capable of taking stills in both day and night. You also have 4k video recording with Electronic Image Stabilization, capturing stills even with shaky hands or on bumpy roads.

Power? This phone has loads! Powered by a 3010 mAh Battery, the Mi A2 processes data with a swell Snapdragon 660 Octa Core Processor coupled with an Adreno 512 GPU. Now that’s some power package right there.

A 6 inch full HD display, need to elaborate?

Metal body and a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 screen, protection anyone? Perfect for those long hours travelling and misplacing your phone into your pockets with keys. A nightmare right there.

And the icing of the cake, the Android One. Yes, the phone is powered by Google’s Android One program that will certainly bring new updates frequently and timely. This also means less show and more practicality from apps that you need at most. Android One also brings fluidity to the table, ensuring tasks are properly and smoothly running.