ZDNET's key takeaways Both of these Blackview smartphones retail for under $100
Both handsets have what it takes for tasks such as messaging, taking photos and video, social media, and browsing the web
Both benefit form bumping up the virtual RAM to the max. $94.99 at Amazon
It's easy to think that you have to drop hundreds -- if not thousands -- of dollars to get a new smartphone. If you want a flagship smartphone from the big brands, then yes, you're going to experience some serious weight reduction in the wallet or purse.
But fear not, because if what you're after is a cheap and cheerful smartphone to handle things like calling, messaging, social media, and browsing the web, then you have options for handsets that you can pick up for under $100.
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I've been testing two of them, the Wave 8 and the Wave 8C, both from Blackview, a company better known for building rugged handsets.
A lot in common
Looking at the spec sheet, these handsets have a lot in common.
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