OnePlus Nord N10 5G

Bottom Line

The OnePlus Nord N10 5G tops our list of budget phones thanks to its strong performance and gorgeous 90Hz display.

US Street Price$299.99

PROS

Bright 90Hz display

Solid performance

Excellent 5G connectivity

 

CONS

Camera struggles in some low-light conditions

At $299.99, the OnePlus Nord N10 5G teeters on the line between the budget phone and midrange phone markets. It's one of OnePlus's first budget phones, and it couldn't come at a better time, since many people continue to struggle with financial setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With its sleek design, vivid 90Hz display, and 5G connectivity on T-Mobile's network, the N10 punches well above its weight, surpassing not just the similarly priced Motorola Moto G Power but also the more expensive Motorola One 5G Ace. It handily wins our Editors’ Choice award for budget phones.