Looking for a new cell phone to buy? We indicate the best premium intermediary and other alternatives that will interest you. If you’re looking to have a flagship experience or even a top-of-the-line model from past generations, you’ll find good options here. The selection was made thinking about those who want a smartphone that is good for any type of task, and that delivers a more advanced set than the intermediate models.
The guide is constantly updated, always aiming to gather here the best options between R$1,700 and 2,200. Bearing in mind that prices vary frequently, so some model may end up escaping the price range a little, but this normalizes over time.
“Entry” device in Motorola’s main line, the Edge 20 Lite is a good option for those who want a device with 5G connectivity, but are looking for a device that is a little more refined and with advantages when compared to other alternatives in the same price range.
Among the highlights that draw attention to this device, we have that the Motorola Edge 20 Lite features a 6.67″ Full HD+ gOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, premium performance and a 5000 mAh battery that charges fast and offers great autonomy. .
A good option for those who want to have an iPhone without investing in a very old device and are looking for the most up-to-date design, the iPhone XR has finally reached R$2000 and with that, it enters the radar of interesting options for those who want to change their device.
Still only compatible with 4G networks (that is, no 5G here), the iPhone XR earned points in our review for offering a great set of cameras, sufficient performance for all kinds of tasks, good battery life and good audio system. , thus proving to be an interesting device for day-to-day use and also for the consumption of audio and video content.
Looking for a good intermediary with 5G connection to be prepared for when the new generation of mobile internet arrives in your city? The Moto G 5G is a great option if you plan to spend a maximum of BRL 2,200. It comes equipped with Snapdragon 750G and delivers great performance in everyday use and gaming.
Another big highlight is its battery, which is among the best we’ve seen. In addition, there is a good IPS LCD screen, but it does not bring 120 Hz like the Poco X3. Its cameras record good photos during the day and do not disappoint in dark places, thanks to Motorola’s efficient night mode. It could only have shorter recharge time and stereo sound to be perfect.
If you are looking for a device with an updated and visual set that bets on a thin and light device, an option that may please you is the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE, which was presented in the second half of 2021 with a focus on the younger audience.
The embedded set combines the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G platform with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage, plus a 4250mAh battery and 6.55″ AMOLED Full HD+ display.
Another Motorola device that can be considered an option up to BRL 2,200 is the Motorola Edge 20, the brand’s premium mid-range device that earns points for offering a more elegant and thin design, in addition to offering a great 144 Hz screen, agile, fast performance. recharge and more complete Ready For.
Summing up what we found in this hardware guy: it combines the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage (no expansion support), 6.67″ Full HD+ pOLED display with 144 Hz refresh rate and a 4000 mAh battery with 30W fast charging. In terms of cameras, we have a 32 MP front and on the back, a triple combo with the main 108 MP as a highlight.
Looking for a more affordable alternative? The Galaxy S20 FE is a recent flagship from Samsung that can currently be found for less than R$ 2,500. This makes it compete with the premium intermediaries of some brands, but delivering a much better set. Here you have 120 Hz AMOLED screen, powerful sound, average performance, battery that lasts well and great cameras.
The S20 FE is a cheaper solution to the S20 and you have cameras that are only slightly inferior, but with the same hardware. If you don’t care so much about design, then you won’t mind the slightly wider edges of the S20 FE. Just the selfie camera that could be better for the price, but will still please most.
