No matter how you look at it, the prices of flagships or high-end smartphones are still a deterrent for many people, especially those on a limited budget. Thankfully, some outstanding affordable alternatives have significantly improved over the past few years. Features such as battery life, charging speed, and display were major differentiators between flagships and mid-rangers over the past couple of years, but even today’s entry-level smartphones come with astonishing battery life and impressive displays.