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I f you want a top-end smartphone in 2019, you can’t do better than one with a Snapdragon 855 chipset. While such smartphones are often among the costliest in the market, there are a number of them available at bargain prices. Here are the cheapest Snapdragon 855 phones available in the market today .
The most powerful Android smartphones and the best phones in 2019 are powered by Snapdragon 855, the top processor in the smartphone market. There are lots of technical points that make the Snapdragon 855 chipset shine, but we will stick to explaining this in a non-technical way: just know that it provides the best capabilities for today’s premium, flagship phones. These includes phones like the Samsung Galaxy S10 range and the Galaxy Fold.
The average Snapdragon 855 phone sells for $800 (about N300,000) and above. Some cost as much as $1700 (about N600,000). But there is a crop of pocket-friendlier phones using the SD855 chipset that you can buy for less than $500 (about N180,000). Find below the list of the cheapest Snapdragon 855 phones you can buy today.
OnePlus 7 Pro
With a base price tag of $679, OnePlus 7 Pro barely makes the list of the cheapest Snapdragon 855 phones. But almost doesn’t count; right? What matters is that it made the list.
The One Plus 7 Pro has a 6.67-inch AMOLED notchless display, 16 MP rising selfie camera, 48 MP + 20 MP + 5 MP rear triple camera, 10 GB RAM, up to 256 GB internal memory, and a 4000 mAh battery.
Price : $678 / N244,000. OnePlus 7 Pro specs .
Lenovo Z5 Pro GT
Another great bargain SD855 phone is the Lenovo Z5 Pro. It is almost as good a bargain as the Pocofone F1, because it can be found at prices close enough. That makes it one of the very cheapest Snapdragon 855 phones on this list. It isn’t as popular as the F1 and other devices listed here, but it is a solid smartphone for the price.
Price : $327 / N115,000
Xiaomi Mi 9
Xiaomi is known for manufacturing more affordable devices. Its 2019 flagship model, Mi 9, is a Snapdragon machine that is quite a bargain, coming in just below the $500 mark. Not only is this one of the cheapest Snapdragon 855 phones available, it is also one of the best.
Xiaomi Mi 9 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, 48 MP triple camera, 20 MP selfie camera, up to 12 GB RAM, up to 256 GB internal memory options, and a 3300 mAh battery .
Price : $455 / N160,000. Xiaomi Mi 9 .
Redmi K20 Pro
This Snapdragon 855 smartphone is yet to be officially announced, but we have seen leaks, teasers and benchmark test results. As far as benchmark tests go, it is the most powerful Snapdragon 855 smartphone right now, and with Redmi being a budget brand, it will be one of the cheapest.
This page will be updated with the price of the Redmi K20 Pro as soon as it is official. There are also rumours that the K20 Pro will be announced as the Pocophone F2, successor to the Snapdragon 845 budget flagship, Pocophone F1 .
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The Mara Z phone was announced along with the entry-level Mara X and are two of the latest droids in the market. Both phones are manufactured in Rwanda.
Mara Z summary of specs
- OS: Android 8 Oreo
- Release Date: October 2019
- Network Type: 2G/3G/4G
- Display: 5.7-inch, 720 x 1440 pixels resolution
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
- Selfie Camera: 13 MP
- Rear camera: 13 MP
- RAM: 3 GB
- ROM: 32 GB
- Battery: 3070 mAh
- Related: Mara X.
Mara Z specification
Mobile Wireless Network and Software
- 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
- 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
- 4G mobile network bands: LTE 1(2100), 3(1800), 5 (850), 7(2600), 8(900) 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300)
- 5G mobile network bands: No.
- SIM Type:
- Software / OS: Android 8 Oreo (Go Edition)
Design, Form Factor, Appearance
- Dimensions : 164.64 x 76.57 x 8.8 mm
- Weight : 183g
- Display : 5.7 inches (14.48 centimetres), 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD 2.5D glass with Corning® Gorilla® Glass and Oleophobic Coating.
- Colours : Black. Gold. Grey.
- Physical Build : Brushed Aluminium
Internal Hardware Specifications
- Processor Type : 64-bit, 1.4 GHz Octa-core
- Processor Name : Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435
- Graphics Processor : Adreno 505
- RAM : 3 GB
- Internal Storage : 32 GB
- External Storage : microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Photography, Video Recording
- Main Camera : 13 MP main sensor, autofocus, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
- Front Camera : 13 MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture
Audio, Video Playback
- Music Support : PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- Audio : 3.5 mm audio jack
- Loudspeaker : Mono speaker. Dolby Audio 5.1.
- Video Support : H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio : Yes.
Phone Sensors
- Digital Compass : Yes.
- Accelerometer : Yes.
- Proximity Sensor : Yes.
- Ambient Light Sensor : Yes.
- Barometer : No.
- Pedometer : No.
- Heart Rate Monitor : No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor) : Yes.
- Fingerprint Scanner : Yes; rear-mounted.
- Face Unlock : Yes.
- Iris Scanner : No.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control : No.
- Voice Control : No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant : Yes; Google Assistant.
- Infra-red Sensor : No.
Connectivity Options
- Bluetooth Version : 4.2
- Bluetooth Profiles : A2DP
- WiFi : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
- GPS : Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- USB : microUSB v2.0. USB-OTG.
- NFC : No.
Miscellaneous Specs and Features
- Battery Type and Capacity : Removable Lithium-Ion 3070 mAh
- Battery Charging : Mara Turbo Charge 18W fast charging (0 to 50% in 30 minutes).
- Wireless Charging : No.
- Reverse Charging : No.
- Model Version/Number :
Launch/Release Dates and Information
- Announced : February 2019
- Release Date : October 2019
Mara Z Prices by Country
- Rwanda : 175,750 Rwandan francs ($190)
- Nigeria : ₦90,000, available on Jumia.
- Egypt : Egyptian Pound
- UAE : AED
- Kenya : Ksh.
- Ghana :
The above prices may change with time from country to country, as market forces and economic policies influence product price movements.
Is Mara Z a 4G phone?
It supports 2G, 3G, and 4G mobile networks.
is Mara Z battery removable?
The 3070mAh battery is removable.
Is Mara Z good for gaming?
The Snapdragon chipset is a mid-range model and supports mostly casual gaming.
Does Mara Z support OTG?
The smartphone supports USB-On-The-Go.
How much is Mara Z?
The selling price in Rwanda is 175,750 Rwandan francs (about $190).
Does Mara Z have Google Play Store?
It supports Google Services and software applications, including Play Store and Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and others.
Will Mara Z work in the USA?
This is a GSM phone and is supported on US GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile and other networks riding on their networks. It does not support CDMA networks. Do make enquiries from your carrier to know what bands/frequencies are supported on their service.
MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict
Looking at the specs and features of the Mara Z phone, it is difficult to justify its $190 price tag. Quite a number of mid-range droid with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB internal storage cost much less.
You will be able to pick up a TECNO, Infinix or Xiaomi smartphone in the same class and with more recent software for $150 to $165. There is no other way to say it: the ₦90,000 price tag in Nigeria is ridiculous for thwe specs.
The Mara Z may be one of the latest phones, but it will be a tough sell in a market choked full of competing products that cost much less.
Our Buyer’s Guide Verdict is a recommendation based on the specs of the device and a general guide to help you understand how much value a device offers for its price. It is not an endorsement of the device. Ask questions and use your judgement when buying any device; MobilityArena takes no responsibility for your buying decisions .
Mara Z Phone Review Rating
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