Best Cell Phones - 13 to 440 Hours Talk Time, Under $300, Doctors

'The Samsung Galaxy J5 is a fine budget smartphone. '

'TouchWiz interface still feels relatively smooth and responsive, and apps don't take an age to open either.'

'This display is pretty incredible for the price, despite its resolution.'

'Quick access to services on Home screen.'

'The Zenfone Max puts its 5,000mAh battery to good use to post an endurance rating of 121 hours;. '

'polished overall experience'

'It’s easily the most impressive phone available under $300, and it doesn’t force you to make the compromises that are commonly required by cheap phones. '

'Mesmerizing IPS-based display'

'In a market full of unwieldy phones, it is refreshingly good to come across a mobile that's actually handy.'

' The Xiaomi Mi 4i packs some fairly impressive hardware, including a 5-inch full-HD display, a 13-megapixel rear camera and a solid compact build while still sticking very close to the lower end of the cost spectrum. '

'Stunning display.'

'Sound quality is the most responsive in the mid-range frequency.'

'On the whole, it's a well built and smartphone that stands out next to its competition and feels more premium than its price tag of Rs. 12,999 would suggest. '

'HTC has taken a minimalist approach when designing the Desire 816.'

'The 720x1280 resolution might be stretched thin over the 5.5in screen, but the resulting 267 pixels-per-inch is dense enough to deliver a solid viewing experience.'

'Footage is smooth, but again, you lose some detail in low light.'

'Giant screen great for video and gaming. '