Retailers at Gitex Shopper 2017 are sending out the message that there are plenty of options for customers looking for a smartphone that won't put a strain on their wallets.

The popularity of the smartphone segment has meant that retailers are well-stocked when it comes to devices that cost less than Dh1,000, yet offer an impressive set of features. Experts at the ongoing Gitex Shopper 2017 exhibition revealed that while high-end smartphones such as the new iPhone and Samsung are resonating very well with customers, there is also a strong market for budget smartphones.

"Many people might like a second phone, which they will use for their business, in addition to the one that they already have for their own use," said Vishal Agarwal, a promoter at the exhibition.

Agarwal has two smartphones in mind for shoppers looking to purchase a budget phone - Motorola's new Moto G5S and the Moto E4 Plus. The 5.2-inch Moto G5S - which has a 1.4GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor and a 16-megapixel primary camera - is priced at Dh719 at the Emax stand.

At Dh599, the Moto E4 Plus on the other hand comes with a 5.5-inch display, a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and a 13-megapixel main camera. Emax is giving away several freebies with the phone.

Promoters at the Jumbo stand recommend the Nokia 6, Nokia 5, and Nokia 3 for anyone interested in a budget smartphone. At Dh799, Dh649 and Dh499 respectively, all three phones fall well within a Dh1,000 budget.

All three devices are an excellent choice for those parents looking to get their children their first smartphones. At the Axiom stand at Gitex, shoppers were heavily favouring the Huawei lineup of budget smartphones. At Dh789, the Huawei Honor 6X comes with a free backpack and headset worth Dh398. Two other models that were gaining a lot of attention included the Huawei Honor 8 Lite, and the Huawei Y7 Prime, priced at Dh699 and Dh749 respectively. Both phones come with a free Bluetooth speaker worth Dh199.

Source: Khaleej Times