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Top 6 Entry-level Android Smartphones For New Users in 2016

May 13, 2016

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Smartphones have slowly become the “norms” of today’s society, though they’re still people that have yet to know and learn how a smartphone works and how it differs from normal cellular phones. With that, we figured to list down 5 budget-friendly handsets that new users could easily get used to.

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SKK Chronos Cross

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SKK’s newly introduced Chronos lineup has a lot of interesting offerings on hand, such as the 6-inch budget and newbie friendly Chronos Cross. The SKK Chronos Cross has a pretty decent line of specs, built for light usage, which fits the bill of a new smartphone user, a good way to introduce new users to the function of the smartphone with ease. The SKK Chronos should now be available in any SKK stores nationwide for Php 3,299.

See also SKK Chronos Cross full review

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SKK Chronos Cross specs, PH price, features

Display: 6-inch 540p qHD display
Chipset: Spreadtrum SC7731 chip
RAM: 1GB
Memory: 8GB internal storage
Main camera: 8MP rear shooter
Front camera: 5MP selfie shooter
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Battery capacity: 2800mAh removable battery
Ports: microUSB v2.0
Release Date: April 2016
Official Price: Php 3,299 original price

SKK Chronos Ace

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The SKK Chronos Ace is another entry from SKK and we got it here because it’s not only a newbie-friendly user but also introduces new users to the updated Marshmallow OS. With this, new smartphone users can easily grasp on the newer OS as oppose to being lost in transition once they move over from Lollipop to Marshmallow. The 5-incher Chronos Ace is priced at a very affordable Php 2,299.

SKK Chronos Ace specs, PH price, features

Display: 5-inch 720p HD display, 293ppi
Chipset: Mediatek MT6580 or Spreadtrum SC7731
RAM: 1GB
Memory: 8GB internal storage
Main camera: 13MP rear shooter
Front camera: 5MP selfie camera
Connectivity: 3G/HSPA+, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS
OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Battery capacity: 2500mAh battery
Ports: microUSB
Release date: April 2016
Official price: Php 2,299 official price from SKK

Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini 2016

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The Samsung Galaxy J-series is more inclined to the budget-wise, which fits the bill on the recently introduced Galaxy J1 Mini 2016. The Galaxy J1 Mini 2016 is a capable performer, despite lacking any strong specs line. It is a capable gaming device and an all around a smartphone, though it lacks the power to perform better, due to its limited 768MB RAM. However, for new users who mostly would focus on simply tasks and activities, the Galaxy J1 Mini 2016 is a great pick. The Galaxy J1 Mini 2016 is priced at Php 3,900.

Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini 2016 edition specs, PH price, features

Display: 4-inch TFT LCD, 400×800 WVGA resolution, 223ppi
Chipset: Spreadtrum Quad-core 1.2GHz processor
RAM: 768MB
Memory: 8GB internal storage, microSD up to 128GB
Main camera: 5MP main sensor
Front camera: 0.3MP VGA front-facing selfie
Connectivity: Dual MicroSIM 3.5G, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi n, GPS, GLONASS
OS: TouchWiz on Android 5.1 Lollipop
Battery: removable 1500mAh, up to 9 hours browsing, 7 hours video battery life
Port: microUSB 2.0
Release Date: February 2016
Price: P3,900 pesos official SRP via online and local stores

Samsung Galaxy J1 2016

For a more premium and upgraded version, the original version of the Galaxy J1 Mini 2016 might also be up for grabs, but not exactly yet. Nevertheless, it’s a good pick to save your buck into if you’re a newbie smartphone user looking for his/her first smartphone. The Galaxy J1 2016 has a bigger 1GB of RAM, which is the standard RAM size for entry-level smartphones and also has 2050mAh battery capacity for a prolonged smartphone experience. When the Galaxy J1 2016 hits shelves, it should be around Php 5,000-7,000 in PH price.

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) specs, PH price, features

Display: 4.5-inch Super AMOLED, 400 x 800 pixels, 198 ppi
Chipset: Exynos 3475 chip
RAM: 1GB
Memory: 8GB internal storage, microSD up to 128GB
Main camera: 5MP main sensor
Front camera: 0.3MP VGA front-facing selfie
Connectivity: WiFi n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, GLONASS
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Battery capacity: 2050mAh battery
Ports: microUSB v2.0
Release date: February 2016
Official price: Around Php 5,000 to Php 7,000

CloudFone Thrill HD

The CloudFone Thrill HD has been included in one of our previous lists for a good reason. Like SKK’s Chronos Ace, the Thrill HD runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which is Android’s newest OS line. As mentioned from before, this will help in introducing the new user to the Marshmallow OS, which would likely run the majority of smartphones on this year. However, adding up is its more capable 8MP/2MP camera setup, which could interest a few new smartphone users, who’re into cameras and such. The CloudFone Thrill HD is priced at Php 3,000.

CloudFone Thrill HD specs, PH price, features

Display: 5-inch 720p IPS HD display
Chipset: MediaTek MT6580 chip
RAM: 1GB
Memory: 8GB internal storage, microSD card expandable up to 64GB
Main camera: 8MP rear shooter
Front camera: 2MP selfie shooter
Connectivity: 3G HSPA+, WiFi n, BT 4.0, GPS
OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Battery capacity: 2000mAh battery
Ports: microUSB
Release date: January 2016
Official price: Php 3,000 price through online stores and CloudFone stores nationwide

MyPhone My85 DTV

MyPhone recently introduced a new DTV-capable Android smartphone, which looks rather promising. Not only does it have a decent line of specs, but it’s also equipped with DTV function, which could be a major added feature to a few smartphone newbies out there. The 5-incher My85 DTV also has a decent 13MP/5MP camera pairing for an entry phone, which alone makes it a bang-for-your-buck. The MyPhone My85 DTV should hit PH shelves next month, with a price tag of Php 2,999.