A phone is one of the most important and useful forms of technology you will buy. It is also the most used piece of technology. People use their phones more than their laptops, computers, and TVs. But just because everyone has a cell phone doesn’t mean everyone can afford to spend an exorbitant amount of money on one. Well, if you are looking for a phone next year, you are in luck.

Here are five budget-friendly phones to be on the lookout for in 2021:

1. OnePlus 8T
OnePlus may be a phone many don’t know about, but that is their loss. OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro have users accustomed to certain specs and Snapdragon 865 chipset. The new OnePlus 8T doesn’t deviate too far from this, but there are some upgrades. This phone will have a 120Hz display and 65W charging. This means that it will charge faster than previous models. The phone will also support the Android 11 operating system.

2. Nokia 9.3 PureView
Nokia 9.3 may be released in November, but we do not yet know an exact date. Allegedly, the phone will have a 6.7-inch display and Snapdragon 865 chipset. The phone has a dual-LED, and tone flash HDR, and panorama capabilities. It comes with 6 GB and 8 GB Ram, and the internal storage can either be 128 GB or 256 GB.

3. Apple iPhone 12 5G
No phone list is complete without an iPhone. Apple has released four iPhones this year, and now they will release the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. The phone has more of an angular design this time, putting it more in line with the iPad Air. It has a 6.1-inch display and OLED super retina XDR display. It also allows you the option to control the display setting. This means you can save power in between charges. Apple also claims that the new phones will have a ceramic shield. This shield will be on both the front and the back of the phone. They make this ceramic shield from a tempered glass that is allegedly stronger than other smartphones.

4. Huawei Mate 40
Huawei phones have made a strong comeback in the last few years. They are set to launch Huawei Mate 40 on October 22, 2020. With a sleek design, the Mate 4o will have the new Kirin 9000 chipset and 66W charging capabilities. It also comes with a 6.5-inch screen and a P40-style hole for front cameras.

5. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Samsung just released a phone in August and is set to release another one early next year. There have been some changes to the design, like the placement of the camera. They have moved the camera from the center to the corner on the left side. It is believed that the phone will still have its waterproof body and metal frame. It is also believed that the phone will have many of the same specs and display.