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Check these 5 heavily discounted phones from Gearbest [Sponsored]
Black Friday has arrived and Gearbest is also getting in on the discounted festivities, offering deals on a variety of gadgets.
Gearbest offers a variety of eclectic brands, but what if you’re looking for a big discount on popular smartphones? Here are some of the better discounts you should check out.
Huawei Honor 6X (from $244 to $190)
The Honor range is renowned for being cheaper than Huawei’s standard phones anyway. But the brand new Honor 6X sees an even bigger discount.
Opt for this phone and you’re essentially getting a turbocharged version of the P8 Lite 2017. It’s got the same Kirin 655 processor and a full HD screen, but adds 4GB of RAM, a 3340mAh battery and a 12MP+2MP dual-camera layout.
Buy the Honor 6X here.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (from $303 to $230)
Got massive hands or just prefer a smartphone that’s closer to a tablet in size? Then Xiaomi’s Mi Max range is for you, and the latest model has seen a big price cut.
The Mi Max 2 offers a massive 6.4-inch full HD screen, power-efficient Snapdragon 625 chip, mammoth 5300mAh battery, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. You can also expect a 12MP main camera and 5MP front-facing camera.
Buy the Mi Max 2 here.
Asus Zenfone 4 Max Plus (from $201 to $170)
Looking for a budget phablet with great endurance and dual-cameras? The Zenfone 4 Max Plus ticks all these boxes — and it’s even cheaper now.
The Zenfone 4 Max Plus offers a mid-range MTK6750 processor, 5.5-inch 720p screen, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The addition of a 13MP+8MP dual camera and large 5000mAh battery and you’ve got a solid combination.
Buy the Zenfone 4 Max Plus here.
Moto Z2 Play (from $480 to $370)
The Moto Z2 Play is already available in South Africa, but Gearbest is significantly cheaper thanks to this discount.
Your $370 gets you a phone that accepts Moto Mod hardware add-ons, an energy efficient Snapdragon 626 chip, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and a 5.5-inch full HD screen. The phone also comes with a 12MP f/1.7 main camera and a 3000mAh battery.
Buy the Moto Z2 Play here.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A with Mi Band 2 ($134 to $110)
The budget-minded Redmi Note 5A is a good deal at $110, but Gearbest is also tossing in a free Mi Band 2 fitness tracker.
As for the Note 5A, you’re getting a Snapdragon 425 chip, 5.5-inch 720p display, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. Otherwise, a 13MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera and 3080mAh battery are the other key stats worth knowing.
Buy the Redmi Note 5A here.
Check out all Gearbest’s Black Friday sales here.
