Now, more than ever, budget smartphones are on the priority list of all phone manufacturers. Even bigger companies, including Apple and Samsung, are coming up with affordable offerings. On the other hand, brands like OnePlus have established a name with their economical smartphones that have great specifications. This makes it very difficult to choose a budget smartphone out of the multitude of options.

Here are the top smartphones in 2021 that come at a cost-effective rate.

1. Apple iPhone SE
This smartphone from Apple comes at a reasonable rate. It offers a complete package of good software, long battery life, sturdily built, and impressive camera performance. The 128 GB model should be the ideal choice for all, as it has enough space to last you at least for a couple of years. The Apple iPhone SE comes with a 4.7-inch LCD screen and has comparatively bigger bezels than other phones in its price range. However, what you get is the A13 Bionic processor, which is quite fast considering the price.

2. Samsung Galaxy A51
This is one of the best mid-range phones from Samsung, with the impressive build quality and surprisingly good display. The phone comes with the capability for dual SIM, and the camera is decent. The 4000-mAH battery lasts you throughout the day on moderate usage. There are four cameras at the back and one camera using a punch-hole display in front, making it a premium-looking phone. Furthermore, this phone comes with an option of 5G, and the price is much more pocket-friendly compared to other 5G smartphones in the market.

3. OnePlus Nord N10
OnePlus has taken its range to the premium price point over the years but still comes up with offerings that suit the requirements of budget phone buyers. OnePlus Nord N10 is an excellent choice for people who want good features at a lower price. It comes with a 6.49-inch screen that has a 90 Hz refresh rate. The 128 GB variant with 6 GB RAM is a good buy among all the options available. The phone comes with 5G capability, making it future-proof. The glass-like design on the back makes the phone look stylish. All of these offerings make the OnePlus Nord N10 one of the certain additions to our list of the top smartphones in 2021.

4. Google Pixel 4A
In the list of companies offering budget smartphones, Google is not left far behind. The Google Pixel 4A is certainly an improvement over the last generation 3A, and yet it comes with a lower price. It takes good low-light photos, which Google has been using as the key USP to promote its phones. The battery lasts a day, and even with a 5.8-inch screen, the phone is compact.