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Best budget smartphone 2014: Best Budget Phone

The best smartphone under the mid-range price threshold — proof that you don't need to spend a fortune.

1 Years
1 Brands
OnePlus

2014 Champion — Best budget smartphone

⭐ Featured Winner 2014
OnePlus One

Best Budget Phone of 2014. Redefined what a $300 phone could deliver — the original flagship killer.

Display 5.5-inch 1080p IPS, 60Hz
Camera 13MP main
Battery 3,100 mAh
Launch Price $299
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All-Time Best Budget Phone Winners (2014–2014)

Year Winner
2014 OnePlus One — OnePlus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best budget smartphone in 2014?

According to MKBHD's 2014 Smartphone Awards, the best budget smartphone is the OnePlus One by OnePlus. The OnePlus One redefined what a $300 phone could do. Best Budget Phone of 2014. Redefined what a $300 phone could deliver — the original flagship killer.

Who won MKBHD Best Budget Phone in 2014?

The MKBHD Best Budget Phone winner for 2014 is the OnePlus One by OnePlus. The OnePlus One redefined what a $300 phone could do.

Which brand makes the best budget smartphone?

OnePlus has won the MKBHD Best Budget Phone award 1 time — more than any other brand. 1 different brands have won this award since 2014.

What is the MKBHD Best Budget Phone award?

The best smartphone under the mid-range price threshold — proof that you don't need to spend a fortune. It is one of several annual awards given by Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) in his yearly Smartphone Awards video, which he has published on YouTube since 2014.

Has any phone won MKBHD Best Budget Phone more than once?

No single phone model has won the MKBHD Best Budget Phone award more than once. However, OnePlus have had multiple winning devices across different years.

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