Want a good quality smartphone that does not compromise on features, yet does not burn a deep hole in your wallet?
Fear not! T-Mobile has some great smartphone deals for those on a budget that offer the best value for your hard-earned dough.
We take a look at some of the nifty smartphones for the savvy budget-conscious shopper.
1. LG G Stylo
Lusting after a five-inch-plus screen sized smartphone like the iPhone 6 Plus and the Galaxy S6 Edge but these are way out of your budget? No worries, as the LG G Stylo from T-Mobile, the bigger sibling of the LG G4, may just be what you're looking for.
The LG G Stylo touts a massive 5.7-inch HD IPS display with a 1280 by 720 pixel resolution. It also houses a quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz and has 2 GB of RAM.
The camera on this phablet does not disappoint either as it packs in a 13 MP rear-facing camera and a 5 MP selfie camera. The primary camera on the LG G Stylo also boasts laser autofocus. Moreover, the 4G LTE-enabled device's battery supports up to 18 hours of talk time. It is available in 16 GB, and memory can be expanded up to an additional 32 GB via the memory card.
The smartphone also comes with a stylus and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box.
T-Mobile is offering the unlocked LG G Stylo for $289.92. Alternately, you can get the phone for zero down payment but will need to fork out $12.08 per month for two years.
2. iPhone 5
T-Mobile also has the older Apple smartphone — the iPhone 5 — for those eyeing a good smartphone but with budget constraints. However, this is a certified pre-owned iPhone 5. So, if you don't have any qualms about a pre-loved device, then you can check out this four-inch smartphone offering of the 16 GB variant from the carrier.
Moreover, since it is certified by the network operator, the iPhone 5 should be in good condition.
Purchasing the pre-owned iPhone 5 will also set you back by $289.92. The new iPhone 5 sells for $499, so you effectively save $209. Alternately, you can get the phone for zero down payment but will need to fork out $12.08 per month for two years.
3. Samsung Galaxy Avant
The Samsung Galaxy Avant is for those who are looking for a cheaper option than the above two smartphones as T-Mobile is charging $199.92 for the unlocked variant. Normally, the 16 GB Galaxy Avant costs $230.40 from the carrier, so you save $30. Alternately, you can get the 4.5-inch Samsung smartphone for zero down payment but will need to shell out $8.33 per month for two years.
The Galaxy Avant touts a qHD display and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box. It has a 5 MP primary camera and a VGA front-facing camera. It houses a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor with 1.5 GB of RAM, and the camera also supports a beauty feature for image touch-ups. The device can support up to 18 hours of talk time and has 16 GB of memory (expandable to 64 GB).
4. Sony Xperia Z
The Xperia Z being offered from T-Mobile is also pre-owned and certified by the carrier. The five-inch Xperia Z normally costs $398 for the 16 GB model, but T-Mobile has discounted it by $228, so you only need to pay $169.92 for the unlocked variant. Alternately, you can get the Xperia Z for a zero down payment but will need to pay $7.08 per month for two years.
5. Nokia Lumia 635
If you're partial to Windows Phone over iOS and Android, then T-Mobile is also offering the Nokia Lumia 635 for a cheap sum. The Lumia 635 runs on the latest Windows Phone 8.1 OS and touts a 4.5-inch screen. It also packs in Cortana, a 5 MP primary camera and runs on a quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz.
This deal is a complete steal as the 8 GB unlocked Lumia 635 with microSD expansion up to 128 GB can be yours for only $69.84 instead of the usual $99, meaning you save $29. Alternately, you can get the Lumia 635 for zero down payment but will need to shell out as little as $2.91 per month for two years.
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