Even though the smartphone world has been quite focused on the explosion controversies, this didn't stop the manufacturers from creating solid midrange phones for people who are not after the flagships. As surprising as it may seem, there may actually be more people looking for a good midrange instead of an expensive flagship. If you're looking to buy a new phone before the year ends, here are some options for you.
Sony Xperia E5
Launched May and released in June, the Sony Xperia E5 is one of the most solid options when it comes to midrange phones. It has a 5-inch display with a 720 x 1280 pixels resolution and it runs Android Marshmallow from the box. It's powered by a Mediatek MT6735 processor and comes with 16 GB internal storage. You can expand this storage to up to 256 GB through its microSD slot.
For the phone's RAM, the Sony Xperia E5 comes with 1.5 GB RAM. For the cameras, GSM Arena says that it comes with a 16 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera. Like most midrange phones, the Xperia E5 also comes with an FM radio and a sufficient 2300 mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy A8 2016
The A8 is one of Samsung's most recent midrange smartphones. It has a 5.7-inch display and comes with a 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution. It runs Android Marshmallow and powered by an Exynos 7420 Octa chipset. The Galaxy A8 comes with 3 GB RAM and a 32GB/64GB internal storage. A 256 GB microSD capacity is also included in the smartphone.
For the Galaxy A8's cameras, it comes with a 16 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera. It then has a 3300 mAh battery and four color variants. The Galaxy A8 also has a fingerprint sensor.
Samsung Galaxy On8
The Samsung Galaxy On8 is also one of Samsung's most recent releases. Just like the A8, the On8 also runs Marshmallow from the box and comes with 3 GB RAM. However, the Galaxy On8 has a 5.5-inch display and is powered by an Exynos 7580 Octa chipset. It's internal storage is only at 16 GB, but it does come with a 256 GB capacity microSD slot. The Galaxy On8 comes with a 13 MP camera, a 5 MP camera, and a 3300 mAh battery.
Motorola Moto E3 Power
The Motorola Moto E3 Power is a 5-inch smartphone with a decent 720 x 120 p resolution and a Marshmallow OS. While the phone may be on the lower end of the midrange spectrum, it's not that bad as well. It comes with a modest 2 GB RAM and a 16 GB internal storage. It also comes with a 32 GB capacity microSD slot.
The Moto E3 Power is powered by a Mediatek MT6735P chipset and it comes with an 8MP/5MP camera combo. Fone Arena says that the E3 Power comes with a 3500 mAh battery. The source also says that the device's battery is Fast Charging enabled.
LG X Power
The LG X-Power has been announced last May but it just made an appearance last month. The phone comes with a 5.3-inch display and runs Marshmallow from the box. It comes with three chipset variants and has 2 GB worth of RAM. Its internal storage is just 16 GB but it can also be expanded to up to 256 GB through its microSD slot. The X-Power has an 8MP/5MP camera combo and it comes with a Fast Charging enabled 4100 mAh battery.
Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL
The Asus Zenfone 3 Max is yet another Asus masterpiece that caters to midrange lovers. The phone has a 5.2-inch display and runs Android Marshmallow from the box. It is powered by a Mediatek MT6737M chipset and comes with a 16GB/32GB internal storage. The RAM sizes are 2 GB and 3 GB depending on the storage variant. The phone also has a microSD slot capacity of 256 GB.
For the camera, the Asus Zenfone 3 Max comes with a decent 13 MP rear camera. Its front cam is a modest 5 MP camera. The phone also has a fingerprint sensor and an impressive 4130 mAh battery.
