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budget smartphone; low-cost smartphone
A smartphone that costs significantly less than flagship models, or a smartphone used with a budget mobile carrier (MVNO) plan.
格安スマホに変えた。
I switched to a budget smartphone.
格安スマホで十分だよ。
A budget smartphone is good enough.
格安スマホにしたら月々の料金が半分になった。
When I switched to a budget smartphone plan, my monthly bill was cut in half.
格安スマホ can refer to either inexpensive phone hardware or phone service through MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) that offer cheaper plans than major carriers.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 格安スマホに乗り換える (to switch to a budget smartphone)
- 格安スマホ会社 (budget smartphone company/MVNO)
RELATED TERMS:
- 格安SIM: budget SIM card
- MVNO: mobile virtual network operator
- 大手キャリア: major carrier