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The Best Unlocked Cell Phones under $490

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Samsung Electronics

Galaxy S9

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From $488.99

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OnePlus 7 Pro

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Features

  • Triple cameara 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.
  • 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

  • ⊕ All-day battery life.
  • ⊕ Novel pop-up front camera.
  • ⊕ Brilliant all-screen display.
  • ⊕ Fast performance and charging.
  • ⊕ In-display fingerprint scanner.

Cons

  • ⊖ No headphone jack.
  • ⊖ Not for small hands.
  • ⊖ 'Only' full HD display.
  • ⊖ Camera is good, not great.
  • ⊖ Camera is good, but not great.

Specs

  • Front camera: 16MP.
  • Weight: 206g.
  • RAM: 6/8/12GB.
  • Battery: 4,000mAh.
  • Screen size: 6.67-inch.
  • OS: Android 10.
  • Resolution: 1440 x 3120.
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB.
  • CPU: Snapdragon 855.
  • Rear camera: 48MP + 8MP + 16MP.
  • Dimensions: 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8mm.

Huawei P30 Pro

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Features

  • 128GB + 6GB RAM - NM (Nano Memory), up to 256GB (uses SIM 2) - HiSilicon Kirin 980 Octa-core 2.6GhZ - Non-removable Li-Po 3650 mAh battery.
  • 6.1 inches 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) - IP53 dust and splash protection - Android 9.0 + EMUI 9.0.
  • Unlocked cellphones are compatible with most of the GSM carriers ( Like T-Mobile or AT&T ) but please be aware that are not compatible with CDMA carriers ( Like Sprint or Verizon Wireless for example ).
  • Rear Camera: 40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide) + 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide) + 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto) - Front Camera: 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide) - Video: 2160p@30fps.
  • 3G HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - 4G LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(900), 7(2600), 8(900), 9(1800), 12(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300) - Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) > (ensure to check compatibility with your carrier before purchase).

Pros

  • ⊕ Powerful.
  • ⊕ Impressive camera.
  • ⊕ Great battery life.
  • ⊕ Fast wireless charging.
  • ⊕ Hidden fingerprint scanner.

Cons

  • ⊖ Dull screen.
  • ⊖ Bloated EMUI.
  • ⊖ Slippery to hold.
  • ⊖ Not available in the US.

BlackBerry Key2

Best Keyboard
BUY NOW From $486

Features

  • Compatibility with all Canadian Carriers including Bell Telus, Rogers, MTS, SaskTEL, Videotron, Eastlink, Freedom Mobile, Sub-Brands, Virgin Mobile, Koodo, Chatr, Fido, PC mobile, Lucky Mobile, WOW mobile.
  • 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.1620 x 1080 IPS LCD.
  • Powered by 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.
  • ⊕ Useful Speed Key.
  • ⊕ Improved keyboard.
  • ⊕ Great battery life.
  • ⊕ Robust security features.

Cons

  • ⊖ Lackluster performance.
  • ⊖ Strange 3:2 aspect ratio.
  • ⊖ Poor multimedia experience.
  • ⊖ Terrible portrait mode camera.
  • ⊖ Frustrating physical keyboard.

Specs

  • Battery capacity: 3,500mAh.

Samsung Electronics Galaxy S9

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Features

  • IP68 rating: withstands splashes, spills, and rain so it can take a dip, worry free.
  • Infinity Display: edge to edge immersive screen, enhancing your entertainment experience.
  • Bluetooth v5.0 (LE up to 2 Mbps).
  • Battery: AOD off: Up to 326 hours (13.6 days), AOD on: Up to 82 hours (3.5 days).
  • Super Speed Dual Pixel Camera; Music Play Time: AOD off: Up to 90 hours, AOD on: Up to 51 hours.

Pros

  • ⊕ Excellent camera.
  • ⊕ Loaded with power.
  • ⊕ Sleek, premium build.
  • ⊕ Gorgeous Quad HD screen.
  • ⊕ Easy to use with one hand.

Cons

  • ⊖ Design is a little dated.

Specs

  • RAM: 4GB.
  • Ports: USB-C.
  • Weight: 5.6 oz.
  • Platform: Android.
  • Battery Capacity: 3,000mAh.
  • Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB.
  • Camera: 12MP (f/1.5-f/2.4).
  • Product Dimensions: 5.18 x 2.7 x 0.33 in.
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845.
  • Waterproof: IP68 water/dust resistance.
  • Color: Black, Coral Blue, Lilac Purple.