The Best Unlocked Cell Phones under $700
Huawei P30 Pro
★ Top Choice
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From $629.9
Features
- Leica Quad Main Camera | 40MP + 20MP + 8MP + TOF cameras.
- The Leica quad camera and the latest light fusion sensor technology create breathtaking photos in extreme low light and night time conditions.
- This phone will work on GSM SIM cards like AT&T or T-Mobile or any other GSM SIM Card network provider but it will NOT work on CDMA such as Sprint, Verizon or US Cellular or Boost Mobile or any other CDMA Networks.
- All new HUAWEI 3D modelling and 3D object interaction - dance with scanned objects 8GB Ram, 128Gb Rom, Kirin 980, 4200 mah battery.
Pros
- ⊕ Great zoom.
- ⊕ Sharp design.
- ⊕ Very capable auto mode.
Cons
- ⊖ Expensive.
- ⊖ Not available in the US.
Reviewed
Huawei P30 Pro Review - pcmag.com
Best for Camera Fanatics
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Runner-Up, Best Overall
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Huawei P30 Pro
♥ Runner Up
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From $675
Features
- 6.47 inches, OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- Dual/Hybrid-SIM, Network Compatibly : SIM CARD 1 [ 2G GSM 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 and/or 3G 800(B6) / 800(B19) / 850(B5) / 900(B8) / 1700|2100(B4) / 1900(B2) / 2100(B1) and/or 4G/LTE 700(B12) / 700(B17) / 700(B28) / 800(B18) / 800(B19) / 800(B20) / 850(B5) / 850(B26) / 900(B6) / 900(B8) / 1500(B32) / 1700|2100(B4) / 1800(B3) / 1800(B9) / 1900(B2) / 2100(B1) / 2600(B7) | TD-LTE : 1900(B39) / 2000(B34) / 2300(B40) / 2600(B38) ] and SIM CARD 2 [ 2G GSM 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 ].
- Android 9.0 (Pie), HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7 nm), Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55), Mali-G76 MP10.
- 256GB Storage, 8GB RAM, Up to 256GB Card slot (Uses shared SIM slot).
- For USA Buyers : This Smartphone is compatible/will work with any GSM Networks such as AT&T, T-Mobile. For exact 2G GSM, 3G, 4G/LTE compatibility, please check with your network provider in advance prior to your purchase. This phone WILL NOT WORK with any CDMA Networks such as VERIZON, SPRINT, US CELLULAR.
Pros
- ⊕ Huge battery.
- ⊕ Strong camera.
- ⊕ Fantastic zoom.
- ⊕ Fantastic cameras.
- ⊕ Eye-catching design.
Cons
- ⊖ Specs don't wow.
- ⊖ EMUI lacks polish.
- ⊖ No US availability.
- ⊖ Only Full HD display.
- ⊖ Display 'only' Full HD.
Specs
- RAM: 8GB.
- Weight: 192g.
- Front camera: 32MP.
- Battery: 4,200mAh.
- OS: Android 9.
- Screen size: 6.47-inch.
- CPU: Kirin 980.
- Storage: 128/256/512GB.
- Dimensions: 158 x 73.4 x 8.4mm.
- Rear camera: 40MP + 20MP + 8MP + ToF.
OnePlus 7 Pro
Best Design
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From $675
Features
- Triple camera lens - 48MP Main, 16MP Ultra Wide Angle, 8MP 3X Telephoto, Hidden away Pop-up front camera lens.
- 6.67 inches, 3120X1440 pixels QHD+ AMOLED Display, 90Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+. In-display fingerprint sensor - Simply touch the screen to unlock your device in just 0.21 seconds.
- Snapdragon 855, Android 9. 4000 mAh battery with "Warp Charge 3.0" which can charge battery in 20 minutes for whole day use.
- FDD LTE: Band B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/66/71, TDD-LTE: Band B34/38/39/41/46/48, UMTS(WCDMA): Band B1/2/4/5/8/9/19, CDMA: BC0/BC1, GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz.
- OnePlus 7 Pro, US Version model GM1917, This factory unlocked phone is compatible worldwide. In US it’s compatible with carriers like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, H20, Simple Mobile, Consumer Cellular, Metro PCS, Cricket, Straight Talk GSM, Tracfone GSM, Ting GSM, Project Fi GSM and other prepaid carriers.
Pros
- ⊕ Three lens rear camera.
- ⊕ Motorized pop up camera.
Runner-Up, Best Camera
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BlackBerry BBE100-5 KEY2 LE Unlocked
Best Overall
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From $697.32
Features
- 6GB RAM/64GB ROM, micro SD (up to 256GB), 3500 mAh battery with quick charge 3.0; powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor with faster LTE for Super-fast file sharing.
- Durable Series 7 aluminum alloy frame, textured diamond grip non-slip back, impact-resistant frame with stunning 4.5-inch touch screen display with Corning Gorilla glass protection.
- 12MP + 12MP dual real camera with dual tone LED flash, portrait mode, optical superzoom, 4K video recording; 8MP fixed focus front camera with selfie flash, 1080p video recording.Dual Sim.Bluetooth 5.0.
- 100% Android with latest Android 8.1 Oreo with access to over a million apps and services from Google play, GSM Unlocked (AT&T, T-Mobile), DTEK by BlackBerry security monitoring.
- Redesigned smart keyboard with speed key, touch navigation, flick typing for faster predictive text, customizable shortcuts and embedded fingerprint sensor.
Pros
- ⊕ Elegant design.
- ⊕ Great battery life.
Cons
- ⊖ Dim screen.
- ⊖ Disappointing cameras.
- ⊖ Lackluster performance.
- ⊖ Screen measures only 4.
- ⊖ Frustrating physical keyboard.
Reviewed
BlackBerry Key2 Review - pcmag.com
Best Overall
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Mentioned
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