Amazon Slashes $50 Off Of Budget Smartphones, Loads Them With Ads

There are usually a lot of good deals to be had on Amazon and Prime members can make use of $50 discounts on some decent mid-range smartphones. The catch, however, is that these phones will be loaded up with ads and Amazon-exclusive apps. The smartphones in question are from major brands, including Nokia and Motorola.

As Ars Technica notes, for those who can stomach the ceaseless barrage of ads on their phones, the discounts for the phones are actually quite decent. The merchant giant just added five new phones in its lineup, including the new Nokia 6 and the Moto E4. Originally priced $230 and $130 respectively, the budget phones will now cost $180 and $100 instead.

Regarding the Nokia offering, the phone has a nice metallic body, which gives it the appearance of high-end qualities. It also comes with 3GB of RAM and a 5.5-inch 1080p display. It’s even got a 16MP rear camera and Android Nougat.

Unfortunately, the US version of the Nokia 6 makes it tied to either T-Mobile or AT&T by default due to band support limitations. Those who don’t really mind that particular hitch will find that Nokia’s presentation is rather promising.

As for the Moto E4, the specs are a little below what the Nokia 6 can offer but are still pretty decent considering the price. It’s got a 5-inch display with 720p, a Snapdragon 425 processor, and 2GB of RAM, Business Insider reports.

Then there’s the three Alcatel phones, called the Idol 5S, A50, and A30. The first item is actually the most expensive on the list, with its discounted price standing at $200, down from $280. The display is a 5.2-inch 1080p and the processor is a Snapdragon 625. The Idol 5S also boasts 32GB of expandable memory.

On the other hand, the A50 and A30 are the most affordable on the list, with the latter costing only $80 after the discount. The features are about as basic as users can expect.