Are those trendy phones selling for $1,000 worth that much money? The real question is why to spend $1,000 on a smartphone when you can get one with all the capabilities you desire for less than half that amount.

Check out five smartphones that are available for less than $400.

1. Coolpad Legacy

A solid new phone that functions nicely in a family setting is the Coolpad Legacy. The Qualcomm SDM450 CPU and the Android 9.0 Pie operating system, which leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to focus on a user's preferences, are at the heart of its technology. Its 6.4-inch, 2,160 x 1,080 full HD display, and quick-charge, 4,000 mAh battery offer enough power.

Because of its inexpensive cost and simplicity of use, this phone is also excellent for families and elderly people. Additionally, web pages glide smoothly, and apps load rapidly. Also, the screen adapts nicely to various lighting situations.

The Coolpad Legacy is listed for $179.99, but when switching to T-Mobile, it can be had through Metro for as little as $29.99. The phone has 32GB of storage and 3GB of RAM.

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2. Honor 7X

The Honor 7X has a 16 MP dual-lens camera with an 18:9 full-view display. Both facial recognition and fingerprint unlock are supported. It also includes a privacy setting that disables content notifications unless it can recognize your face. It protects your sensitive information from snoopers.

The Honor 7X runs an updated version of Android 8.0, which is claimed to be 50% smoother and 60% faster than its predecessor. A full HD screen with a resolution of 2,160 by 1,080 inches offers an immersive viewing experience.

3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a 3,340 mAh battery are all included with the Honor 7X. For $199, you can get it on Amazon.

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3. Nokia 7.1

The Nokia 7.1 is an Android One device, which denotes that it complies with Google's standards. It has two back cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) that enables artistic photo editing. The phone will assist you in taking pictures that are worth sharing. Nokia's display transforms into bright sunshine or a dimly lit area to provide you with a fantastic viewing experience.

The battery life of Nokia's Snapdragon 636 mobile platform allows it to run most tasks all day long. It includes a 3,060 mAh battery, 32GB of internal storage, and 3GB of RAM. Additionally, the phone has a 5.84-inch full HD display with a 1,080 x 2,280-pixel resolution.

You can buy the Nokia 7.1 for $299.99.

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4. Moto Z3

The Moto Z3 is one of the tiniest smartphones and boasts a stylish metal body. The Z3 runs Android 8.1 Oreo and has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor inside its gorgeous shell.

The Moto Z3 has two depth-sensing cameras and a six-inch full HD display with a 2,160 x 1,090 pixels resolution. The two rear, smart cameras can take beautiful pictures in low light, and the imaging software lets you change layers and colors. With cinemagraphs, your photos can even be animated. Additionally, the Google Lens tools can recognize objects.

The Moto Voice allows you to browse your phone with moto actions or use voice commands to control it; however, it is still in beta mode.

The Moto Z3 is available for a one-time payment of $349.99 or as little as $15 per month. This cost includes a 3,000 mAh battery, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage.

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5. Google Pixel 3A

Without a flash, the Google Pixel 3A's excellent camera performs admirably in dim lighting. You can change the camera's depth of field and make time-lapse movies with it. Even though the battery only has a 3,000 mAh capacity, Google's adaptive battery technology learns which apps are your favorites and devotes most of their battery life. The body has a matte appearance and is made of a lightweight unibody.

The phone has a 5.6-inch screen with a resolution of 2,160 x 1,080 pixels and a back fingerprint scanner. The Google Pixel 3A runs on Android 9.0 Pie, just like the Coolpad Legacy. The phone has 64GB of storage and 4GB of RAM. The phone comes in a "purple-ish" shade in addition to black and white.

The Pixel 3A features a headphone jack, unlike some of the more recent rival smartphones, so you won't have to pay extra for wireless earbuds or headphones. With the accompanying 18-watt adaptor, the battery charges in about 15 minutes and provides seven hours of use.

The Google Pixel 3A sells for $399.

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Conclusion

Anyone looking for a reasonably priced phone with excellent features can examine the five models mentioned above to see which one would be ideal.