By: Mohamed Adel & Heidi Soliman

Want to buy a smartphone but only have a 1000 EGP to spare? No worries! We’ve got you covered! Yaoota has prepared for you this list of the 10 best smartphones under a 1000 EGP to aid you in your decision-making phase.

*Prices listed in the article are the ones provided when the article has been published, and they are subject to change according to supply and demand of the market.

LG l4 Optimus || E445

Features

• 3.8-inch screen
• 1 GHz Cortex-A9 processor
• 512 MB RAM
• 4GB internal memory
• 3MP rear camera
• No front Camera
• Battery (1700mAh)
• Operating system (Android Jelly Bean)

LG I4 Optimus || E445 Pros

1. The battery capacity (1700mAh) is satisfactory. It gives users enough power for 625 hours in StandBy Mode, and 10 hours & 30 mins of voice calls. The battery suits the device’s screen and resolution.
2. The phone lets users use two SIM cards at the same time.

LG I4 Optimus || E445 Cons

1. Small screen (3.8 inch), moderate resolution (320 x 480 pixels) with 152 ppi pixel density. The screen isn’t satisfactory for users who like to watch high-definition videos or play high- definition mobile games. The screen’s visibility is also weak in sunlight.
2. The device’s performance is moderate, with only 518 MB RAM and 1 GHz processor. The performance isn’t steady nor rapid. Apps run continuously slowly. The phone doesn’t handle high-definition games or advanced apps. Also, the device will freeze if operating more than one app at once and it might even heat up rapidly during the process.
3. The phone has an internal memory of 4 GB, which is considered a limited space, and the remainder of the memory (after the phone setup) won’t be enough for users at all. The main problem of the internal memory is that it doesn’t give users the choice to transfer any of the stored data to the external memory in order to free some space up. This memory problem leaves users in a crunch when their memory is full.
4. The phone has only one camera. Although the camera has a built-in flash, its resolution is low (3MP). The camera takes moderate-quality photos only in proper lighting, while in dim lighting, the image quality is rather poor.  

The LG l4 || Optimus E445 provides an average experience in regards to performance, size, screen quality, photography experience versus its competitors of smartphones under 1000 EGP. The phone offers a fair experience when it comes to its battery life. The ability to operate two SIM cards at the same time is its strongest point.

you can check out LG l4 || Optimus E445 from here.

Huawei Y3C

Features

• 4 inch screen
• Quad-core 1.2 GHz
• 512 MB RAM
• 4 GB internal memory
• Rear camera (5 MP) and front camera (2 MP)
• Battery capacity: 1730mAh
• OS (Android KitKat)

Huawei Y3C Pros

1. Its 4 inch screen provides a decent quality in relation to its size. However, the screen isn’t suitable for high-definition mobile games.
2. The device’s size and dimensions are suitable. It’s also light in weight, which makes it easy to use with a single hand.
3. Adequate rear camera (5 MP). The camera has two built-in flashes. It takes good-quality photos in bright lighting.
4. Adequate front camera (2 MP), offers a good experience when capturing quick moments in good lighting.   
5. The phone can use up to 32 GB SD cards.
6. Supports dual SIM cards.
7. Battery capacity (1730mAh), allows 7 hours and a half of voice calling, and 6 hours and 40 minutes of VOIP using 3G network. It allows 280 hours when in StandBy Mode.

Huawei Y3C Cons

1. The phone’s efficiency isn’t satisfactory for its price or screen size. The screen isn’t the best choice for users who enjoy high-definition mobile gaming.  
2. The phone’s performance is moderate based on its 512 MB RAM and 4GB internal memory. This slows down the device’s performance and limits users downloading many apps. Users can’t run more than one app at the same time. It will slow down the device on the long run. The user will be forced to delete apps and data from the phone’s memory eventually.
3. The phone’s rear camera takes poor-quality photos in dim lighting.
4. There isn’t a proximity sensor on the top front of the phone, so during calls the screen stays lit and active. Users might unintentionally press on any button when they have the phone pressed to their ears during a call.    

Huawei Y3C is a suitable choice for those who need a phone to make calls and use the internet moderately. Also, it’s suitable for users who are looking for a strong battery life. However, for users who are enthusiastic for apps, photography, or mobile gaming, Huawei Y3C won’t be the best choice, as, the device lacks a high-capacity internal memory in comparison to its competitors in the same low-cost criteria. The low memory will disable users from downloading many apps.  

you can check out Huawei Y3C from here.

Lumia 550

 Features

• 4.7-inch screen
• Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 processor
• 1 G RAM
• 8 GB internal memory
• Rear camera (5MP) & front camera (2MP)
• Battery capacity (2100mAh)
• OS Windows 10

Lumia 550 Pros

1. The screen size is satisfactory (4.7 inch), with 720p resolution (approx. 315 ppi pixel density). Thus, the screen displays clear visibility and vivid colors. Screen brightness is adequate to work in sunlight and is comfortable for the eyes. The Glance screen allows users to see the time and date even when the screen is locked off, this feature is called ‘Always-On’.
2. High-quality voice calling that supports LTE.
3. Lumia 550 is one of the most important low-priced phones that operate by Windows 10, which added a special feature to the device. That is, in addition to the Glance screen feature mentioned before and its distinct personal assistant Cortana.
4. Battery capacity is 2100mAH. It’s a distinguishing capacity in relation to the phone’s low price. Users can replace the battery anytime if they choose to. It allows 60 hours of music playing, 16 hours calling using 2G network and 14 hours of calling using 3G network.  

Lumia 550 Cons

1. Front & rear cameras are equipped with the Fixed Focus feature, which doesn’t allow users to adjust the focus manually. The photographing experience in dim lighting is poor.
2. The device’s chipset, Snapdragon (1.1 GHz), causes its performance to be moderate and doesn’t allow rapid, efficient performance. This causes the phone to heat up when operating more than one app at once. The device could even freeze for seconds.
3.  The phone’s memory is only 8 GB, which is considered a small space and not enough for users to download enough games, files, photos, or apps. Therefore, users are forced to use an external memory card.
4. The phones doesn’t support dual SIM cards, which is a drawback for users. They will have to carry two phones for each SIM.
5. The device and its screen are black, which makes the phone vulnerable to getting peeled off. Also, the screen isn’t covered with a protector.

Lumia 550 is one of the first phones that were supported by Microsoft and are operated by Windows 10. The phone’s performance is slow. Its platform, Snapdragon 210, isn’t efficient. The camera takes poor-quality photos, which is a drawback for photography enthusiasts. Internet surfing is adequate on this phone. If users want to download many apps, this phone won’t be the best choice due to its low internal memory space. On the long run, they would need to use an external memory card.  

you can check out Lumia 550 from here.

Philips S307

Features

• 4-inch screen
• Quad-core 1.3 GHz
• 512MB RAM
• 4GB internal memory
• Back camera (2MP)
• Battery capacity (1630mAh)
• OS (Android v4.4 kitkat)

Philips S307 Pros

1. Its light weight makes it easy to carry in one hand, and it won’t bother users if they carry it in their pockets.
2. It’s easy and efficient through its operator Philips Launcher.
3. Efficiency in moderating primary mobile games.
4. Good battery capacity (1630mAh). That suits the device’s small screen and its moderate resolution.
5. Users can use two SIM cards and an SD card at the same time.
6. Quad core 1.3 GHz processor delivers an efficient performance for primary mobile games.

Philips S307 Cons

1. The device has 512 MB RAM, which limits users to using a single app at once. Thus, the device won’t able to multi-task. It will also face a problem during switching between apps. When users leave the app and try to go back to it, the app might fail.  
2. Rear camera is only 2MP and takes poor-quality photos in both bright and dim lighting.
3. 4GB of internal memory, which is considered a small space and users won’t be able to download most of their apps-of-choice on the device.

Philips S307 performance is considered moderate and not rapid. It’s not satisfactory even for its low-cost criteria. Its screen doesn’t give users an enjoyable experience while playing high-definition mobile games. Also, the camera takes poor-quality photos. It won’t be suitable for photography enthusiasts. However, the phone performs well with primary mobile games. However, it disables users from using more than one app at once, due to its small amount of RAMs.  

you can check out Philips S307 from here.

IKU K45i

 Features

• 4.5-inch screen
• Dual-core 1.2 GHz
• 512MB RAM
• 4 GB internal memory
• Main camera (8MP) and rear camera (1MP)
• Battery capacity (1600mAh)
• Operating system (Android KitKat)

IKU K45i Pros

1. Attractive design that looks like an iPhone from the front side. Its size makes it suitable for users to use it with one hand. Light in weight. Supports up to 64 GB MicroSD, which compromises for its low internal memory space (only 4GB). That allows users to download all the apps and data they need on their device.
2. Users can use dual SIM cards, and they can track their calls without the hassle of changing from one line to another.
3. Rear camera is 8MP and takes moderate-quality photos in bright lighting. However, in dim lighting, the details of the photos aren’t clear enough.

IKU K45i Cons

1. Due to the small amount of RAMs, users won’t be able to use more than one app at once. This slim number of RAMs will cause the phone to operate slowly and apps will freeze. Users will have no choice but to quit the app while in use, then re-open it for the app to start working again.
2. The phone’s front camera is only 1MP. It takes poor-quality photos and users won’t be able to take good selfies, which is a drawback for many users, especially those who like to take lots of selfies.
3. Screen resolution is poor compared to its size. Users won’t enjoy playing mobile games, but if it’s not high-definition games, users will be satisfied with their experience.

IKU K45 offers a balanced experience for users who are looking for a light weight and practical device. The device allows users to use dual SIM cards and supports up to 64 GB SD memory. The rear camera takes adequate-quality photos. The phone’s performance will be considered slow for many users, due to the small amount of RAMs (only 512 MB) and the phone’s small internal memory (4 GB). Finally, this device won’t be the best choice for mobile gaming enthusiasts due to its poor screen resolution.

you can check out IKU K45i from here.

Sico Smartphone Pro 3

 Features

• 5-inch screen
• Quad-core 1.3GHz
• 1 GB RAM
• Rear camera (5MP) and front camera (2MP)
• Battery capacity (2200mAh)
• Operating system (Android Lollipop)

Sico Smartphone (Pro 3) Pros

1. The device’s large screen allows users to enjoy internet surfing. It’s easy for users to type on the device, as it’s comfortable both for the hands and the eyes. The screen brightness is suitable for use in sunlight.
2. This device is considered ideal in relation to its low-price. It’s 1 GB RAM allows users to use the phone efficiently. It works perfectly with high-definition mobile games. The device has a multi-tasking feature, as the RAMs and the Quad-core allow users to operate more than one app at the same time.
3. Users can save music, photos, videos, and data on the phone’s internal memory (8 GB). Also, users can use an SD card with up to 32 GB in case they need extra memory space.
4. Users can also use dual SIM cards, and they can use both SIMs to make calls at the same time by using the Dual Standby feature.
5. The battery capacity (2200mAh) is large, in relation to the device’s screen size and resolution. It offers a satisfactory performance for a low-priced phone (below 1000 EGP). The battery allows 6 hours of continuous calls and can last up to 220 hours in standby mode.    

Sico Smartphone (Pro 3) Cons

1. Front camera takes poor-quality photos, so users won’t be able to take proper selfies, and that would be disappointing for many. Moreover, the camera doesn’t function well in dim lighting or sunlight.
2. The speakers are positioned beside the main camera at the back of the phone, which is not practical at all. Users won’t hear their phones ring if it’s in their pocket.

Sico Smartphone Pro 3 is an excellent phone in the under-1000-pounds criteria. It offers an ideal performance that allows users to operate more than one app at once efficiently. Also, users can play high-definition mobile games efficiently without any slowing down. Additionally, the rear camera takes good-quality photos. The battery capacity is suitable for the device and its screen size. 

you can check out Sico Smartphone Pro 3 from here.

SNOKOR Z5000 Rocket

 Features

• 5-inch screen
• Quad Core 1.2GHz
• 1GB RAM
• 8 GB internal memory
• Rear camera (5 MP) and front camera (2 MP)
• Battery capacity (3600mAh)
• Operation system (Android Lollipop)

SNOKOR Z5000 Rocket Pros

1. The phone’s 5-inch screen is its strongest quality. It’s high in resolution and works well under direct sunlight. The screen’s display has a clear visibility, where vivid colors pop, making the screen very comfortable to use.
2. The efficiency of the phone is great in relation to its price category. The amount of RAMs and the Quad-Core allow users to use more than one app at one time rapidly and smoothly. Users won’t have to quit an app in order to use another one efficiently.
3. The device has 8 GB internal memory, which opens the door for users to download many apps.
4. The battery capacity is ideal compared to other phones in the same low-price criteria. It allows users to use their phones for long-lasting hours without needing to charge it in the middle of the day.  
5. Both rear and front cameras take good-quality photos, especially in bright lighting.
6. The device supports OTG Two-way charging; it can act as a source of power that can charge another phone.

SNOKOR Z5000 Rocket Cons

1. The phone’s design is regular and unattractive. Its design is similar to other phones in the same low-price criteria.
2. Users are restricted to use SD card up to 16GB, which is considered a low memory space, especially that the phone’s internal memory is only 8 GB.

SNOKOR Z5000 Rocket offers a satisfactory experience for phones that are in the same price criteria of less than 1000 pounds. It’s an ideal device in regards to its performance and its efficiency in operating apps and advanced games. The battery capacity (3600mAh) is also strong. However, the memory of the phone is a drawback for users and they can’t use more than a 16 GB SD card. Despite all that, the phone’s cameras take good-quality photos, which might make up for the cons if you are a photography enthusiast.  

 you can check out SNOKOR Z5000 Rocket from here.

Samsung Galaxy J1 mini

 Features

• 4-inch screen
• Quad-Core 1.2GHz/ 768MB RAM  
• 8 GB internal memory
• Rear Camera (5 MP) & front camera (VGA)
• Battery capacity (1500mAH)
• Operating system (Android Lollipop)

Samsung Galaxy J1 mini Pros

1. The device’s unique design is one of its strongest qualities, as it has a comfortable grip due to its curved and rounded design. It’s easy to use with just one hand. Also, it’s light in weight.
2. The 4-inch screen is satisfactory. It’s high in resolution and visibility. Its brightness is suitable to be used in bright sunlight with its ‘Outdoor’ feature.
3. The phone supports SD cards of up to 128 GB, which makes up for its small internal memory space.
4. The battery capacity is good for the device’s screen size and resolution. It allows 8 hours of voice calls, 9 hours of internet surfing, and 29 hours of continuous music playing.     

Samsung Galaxy J1 mini cons

1. The phone’s screen isn’t ideal. Watching high-definition videos or playing high-definition games won’t give users a crisp and enjoyable display.
2. The rear camera is 5MP with a Fixed Focus feature, which makes photos lose their focus. Also, the camera takes poor-quality photos in dim lighting. Front camera (0.3-megapixel VGA) takes poor-quality photos as well, and they come out blurry.  
3. The device’s performance is moderate, due to its 768MB RAM and its Quad-Core 1.2GHz processor. The process of operating two apps at the same time is enough to slow down the device, and it could even freeze and stop working altogether. Users have to quit all apps in order for the phone to start functioning again. The phone works well with primary mobile games. However, when it comes to operating high-definition games, it’s disastrous.    

Samsung Galaxy J1 mini performance is moderate in regards to playing advanced mobile games, playing videos, and taking photos. It’s an ideal choice for those who are looking for a phone to surf the internet and play primary mobile games, though.  

 you can check out Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini Prime from here.

BlackBerry Curve 9320

Features

• 2.4-inch screen
• 806MHz processor
• 512 MB RAM
• Rear camera (3.15 MP)
• No front camera
• Battery capacity (1450mAh)
• Operating system (BlackBerry OS 7.1)

BlackBerry Curve 9320 Pros

1. Simple and sleek design. Comfortable grip, can be used with one hand.
2. The keyboard’s design is ideal; users can type easily. Its keyboard is reputable.
3. Easy to use, practical, small in size, and light in weight.
4. The device’s body is strong. It’s resistant to falls or drops and scratches.
5. The camera (3.2 MP) takes decent photos. It has a built-in LED flash. However, the camera takes poor-quality photos in dim lighting.
6. The battery capacity is decent (1450mAh). It allows 7 hours of voice calling and 30 hours of continuous music playing.  

BlackBerry Curve 9320 Cons   

1. The choices of apps for users are very limited.
2. The device’s performance is very poor; it causes apps to freeze regularly, which forces users to quit whatever they were doing at that moment and start all over again.
3. The screen’s resolution is very poor and the screen itself is vulnerable to scratches.

BlackBerry Curve 9320 is a suitable phone for businessmen and those who don’t need to use many apps. It’s the best choice for those who are looking for a phone to connect to the internet, make phone calls, and check/send emails.

you can check out Blackberry Curve 9320 from here.

Lenovo A2010

Features

• 4.5-inch screen
• Quad-core 1.0 GHz
• 1 GB RAM
• 8 MB internal memory
• Rear camera (8 MP) and front camera (2 MP)
• Battery capacity (2000mAh)
• Operating system (Android Lollipop)

Lenovo A2010 Pros

1. The phone’s performance is good and efficient. It allows users to work continuously on their favorite apps. It’s also efficient with high-definition mobile games.
2. The battery life is perfect in comparison to the screen’s size and resolution. Its battery supports the operation of the phone for a long time and allows 8 hours and a half of voice calling.
3. The phone is capable of working for long-lasting hours without heating up.
4. The rear camera takes good-quality photos even in dim lighting, with its built-in LED flash.   

Lenovo A2010 Cons

1. The screen’s quality is moderate, so watching high-definition videos or playing high-definition mobile games won’t be visually enjoyable.
2. There are no blinker notifications to notify users when they get a new message.
3. The front camera won’t satisfy users who want to take selfies, due to its poor quality, especially in dim lighting.

Lenovo A2010 is an ideal choice for moderate use. The phone’s efficiency is average in regards to operating apps and mobile games. It’s a suitable choice for users who use their phone in making calls and surfing the internet. However, for those who are looking for a top smartphone performer, this phone is not recommended.   

you can check out Lenovo A2010 from here.