The modern phones are said to have hit their inflection point where phones are not getting seemingly better with their newer generations. So getting an older device will save you some valuable budget while giving you the exact experience of a newly released device.
If you are planning to buy a phone this year, here are some older model phones available in the market to consider.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
The Galaxy S20 FE came out in late 2020 and it was an instant hit. Almost 2 years later, this phone is still going strong and right up there with the current modern flagships in terms of performance and features.
S20 FE comes with Samsung’s proprietary Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 865/Exynos 990 chipset, respectable battery life and a well-capable camera array.
It’s running on One UI, which is currently regarded as the best Android UI after the fall of Oxygen OS. It also has dust and water resistance, another welcome safety feature.
Samsung has promised 4 years of software updates on this phone so buying this device means you still have 2 more years of steady software updates.
The 128 GB version of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is currently selling at around Tk 39,000 (4G version), and it is the best value for money flagship-level phone you can get right now. It is recommended to buy the Snapdragon version of this device as it delivers stable performance.
iPhone 11
If you want to enter the iOS ecosystem but don’t quite have the luxury budget to buy a new Apple device, then the iPhone 11 could be your go-to choice.
Apple phones typically last longer than Android phones due to their better optimisation. Although iPhone 11 came out in 2019, it is still going as smooth as you would imagine an iPhone would operate.
iPhone 11’s camera will still give the modern-day flagship camera’s a run for their money and its video capability is still unmatched by most 2022 android devices.
The battery life could be an issue. The A13 Bionic chip is efficient enough to handle day-to-day tasks. The 128 GB version of this phone is currently selling at Tk 60,000.
Xiaomi 11 lite 5G NE
Although it’s not exactly an ‘old’ device, coming out only in 2021, The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE probably offers the best value for money proposition in the market right now.
At just Tk 25,000, it offers a Snapdragon 778G chipset, 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 2.1 storage, 90Hz AMOLED display, and a decent battery.
The daylight performance of its main camera is also commendable. Its closest competitor, the Realme GT master edition is selling at Tk 32,000. The Samsung A52s, which has the same processor, is selling at Tk 45,000. Although the recent instability of MIUI may deter a customer from buying this device.
Poco X3 NFC
If you are planning to buy a phone under Tk 20,000, look for the Poco X3 NFC. It was considered the best value for money device even in 2020 when the phone launched. It has gotten universal praise for its price to performance ratio all over the internet.
The X3 NFC has Snapdragon 732G processor, 120Hz LCD display, and 5000 mAh battery. The Sony IMX 682 lens in the main camera takes excellent photos in this price range.
You may find this device around Tk 18,000 and it’s not hard to see how much value this phone offers in the market right now.
You can also consider: Oneplus 8T, Realme 8, Redmi Note 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A71.
