These days, our quality of life often depends on the quality of our phone, which is why many people spend up to $1000 on new phones. Were no longer living in the 1990s and neither should our phones, which is why you should consider investing in a smartphone. Oftentimes, a smartphone can run you thousands of dollars, which for many of us is beyond our means.
Below is a list of the best budget-friendly smartphones expected to hit the market in 2021:

1. OnePlus 8T
The OnePlus 8T is one of the most affordable smartphones on the market, which features a 120Hz screen and can be purchased for $749. The phone is equipped with premium hardware and comes with a 65-watt charger, which has a similar design to the OnePlus 8 Pro. The 8T features 12GB of Ram and 256GB of storage and equipped with a 48 MP triple camera. The phone also features built-in Alexa, which allows you to control your smartphone hands-free. The 8T also utilizes state of the art LPDDR5 Ram, which consumes less power and improves operating speeds. Features:

• 12GB of Ram
• 256GB of Storage
• Built-in Alexa
• 90 Hz Fluid Display

2. Nokia 9.3 PureView
The Nokia 9.3 PureView is a highly anticipated budget-friendly smartphone that’s expected to hit the market sometime in 2012, which is equipped with a 6.3-inch PureDisplay V3. Although the phone hasn’t been officially released, it’s expected that it’ll utilize ZEISS optic technology and be capable of capturing full-8K videos, which features 5 cameras that work simultaneously. Features:

• 256GB of Storage
• 8GB of Ram
• 6.3 Inch Display

3. Apple iPhone 12 5G
As far as smartphones go, it doesn’t get any better than the iPhone. The new iPhone is expected to go on sale sometime in late October, in which prices will start at $829. The iPhone 12 will feature a 6.1-inch screen, but unlike previous versions of the iPhone, instead of a LED screen, this phone will be equipped with an OLED screen. The screen features a scratch-resistant coating to improve water-resistance and durability. It’ll also feature aluminum sides to provide an overall sleeker look and will be available in 5 colors, black, blue, white, red, and green. The iPhone 12 will have 3 storage options, 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. Features:

• OLED Screen
• Flat Edges
• A14 Bionic Processor, which increase speeds by 50%

4. Huawei Mate 40
The Huawei Mate 40 is a smartphone developed by the Chinese-based company Huawei. The smartphone will be equipped with a 6.7 screen, waterfall edges, and a circular camera, which features a telephoto lens. The phone also features a 4,000mAh power cell to improve battery life and a 5nm Kirin processor to deliver faster-operating speeds and longer battery life, which makes the Mate 40 the first Android phone to utilize 5nm technology. Features:

• 6.62-Inch Display
• 5GB of Ram
• Telephoto Lens

5. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is an upcoming smartphone, which is scheduled to be released sometime in January. The phone is equipped with a 6.9-inch display, 12GB of ram, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 processor. The smartphone will come in black, white, and gray, which features an aluminum frame. Features:

• 12GM of Ram
• 6.9 Inch Display
• 120Hz Refresh Rate