#entry-level smartphone

Samsung has officially introduced the Galaxy F70e, a new entry-level smartphone that focuses on long battery life and basic everyday features. We are in the start of the year 2025, and HMD Global has officially unveiled an entry-level budget phone, the HMD Key. Would this fit your needs for a budget smartphone? Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon C platform, a new processor designed for entry-level laptops priced starting at around USD 300. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is currently working on an entry-level MacBook model with an A-series iPhone processor, set to debut in the first half of 2026. Priced below $1,000, it’s positioned to compete directly with Chromebooks and entry-level Windows laptops Rumors suggest it could feature the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone 16 Pro, delivering performance on par with the M1 MacBook Air while maintaining strong power efficiency. 3) HTC One X The One X is a perfect indicator that HTC has changed its smartphone design philosophy (somehow). Despite the aging Snapdragon S3 processor, the flagship Xperia Ion [in the Philippines] is one of the better-looking smartphones locally available and is basically an upsized Xperia S. Read more in our articles including "Samsung unveils Galaxy F70e with 6,000mAh battery" and "HMD 100 announced".