5 awesome smartphones under Dh750 in Dubai

Motorola Moto G4 Plus - the best in its class

Dubai - The power of an iPhone for way less than one

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By Curated by Keith Pereña

Published: Wed 30 Nov 2016, 2:09 PM

Last updated: Wed 30 Nov 2016, 10:14 PM

If you're thinking: "Oh this story will probably have smartphones that are cheap but slow, and have poor performance." You're definitely wrong. We've picked out this year's best of the bunch that isn't an iPhone by any measure, but could still pack a fair punch. You'll never buy a mainstream Android or Apple ever again once you try one of these out.

Moto G4 Plus

Dh749, buy at Jumbo stores
The Specs: 16MP main camera, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal memory
"The best camera of phones under Dh1,000"
If you think Plus means it's just a bigger version of the phone hear us out. The plus version of the G4 comes loaded with extra features hence the "Plus" tag. Additional features include a fingerprint scanner and an improved camera over the base model G4 - like a 16MP camera, way better than an iPhone 6S with its 12MP camera.

Huawei Honor 5c

Dh664, buy at Jumbo stores
The Specs: 13MP main camera, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory with microSD slot
"Many names, one great phone."
Known also as the Honor 7 Lite and the GT3, Huawei's Honor 5c is a strong choice for a quick low-cost upgrade with is powerful processor and the combo 13MP main camera and a stunning 8MP front camera. Prepare to take selfies. lots of them.

Samsung Galaxy J5

Dh519, buy at Samsung Stores
"Forget Samsung's recent mishaps, the J5 proves that they're a worthy competitor for Apple."
The Specs: 13MP main camera, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory with microSD slot
All things considered, it's a Samsung - the brand speaks for itself and about what this phone can do. A Super AMOLED display, 13MP HD camera, elegant, slim body and a battery life that can be summarized as 'eternal', the J5 is for those who'd like a smartphone from a premier brand without breaking the bank way too much.

HTC Desire 728

Dh549, buy at Jacky's stores
"Oh so desirable."
The Specs: 13MP main camera, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory with microSD slot
HTC is no stranger to the mid-range UAE market and it is one of the brands trying its best to be back in the game. The Desire 728 is one such offering that they have. Most average users will enjoy the efficiency provided by the 1.3GHz processor with 2GB RAM. The 13MP camera doesn't disappoint too.

Lenovo A7000

Dh495, buy at Eros stores
The Specs: 13MP main camera, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory with microSD slot
"Nifty camera features make the A7000 a must-have for social media savvy users."
For Dh495, you get a phone with a camera that can - beautify selfies, have a flash for the front facing camera, can recognize smiles and hand gestures AND looks good. Need we say more?

Curated by Keith Pereña

Published: Wed 30 Nov 2016, 2:09 PM

Last updated: Wed 30 Nov 2016, 10:14 PM

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