# Budget Chinese Smartphones Huawei's Latest Budget Phone Offers Surprisingly Strong Video-Recording By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budget-phone References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/huawei-g9-plus-officially-revealed-19-08-2016/) & [consumer.huawei](http://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobile-phones/index.htm/) Some years ago, you'd take for granted that any device described as a budget phone was basically a low-end instrument with no desirable features, but that is certainly not the case with the brand new [Huawei](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-pura-70-ultra) G9 Plus. Expected to start retailing in China in the coming days, this budget phone happens to come powered by a [Qualcomm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisense-f60-5g) Snapdragon 625 processor, and comes with either 3GB of RAM and 32 GB of on-board storage or 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage depending on how much buyers are willing to spend. Perhaps the highlight feature of this device is the fact that it is capable of recording glorious 4K video, again a feature you'd normally not associate with a budget phone. This budget phone is a great option for anyone who wants prime video-recording capabilities without an exorbitant price tag. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable High-end Technology:** These new budget phones are offering high-end features expected from more expensive devices, shaking up the mobile industry and creating opportunities for new markets. - **4K Video on Budget Devices:** The ability for budget devices to capture high-quality 4K video is creating new opportunities for content creators and filmmakers to capture footage discreetly and affordably. - **Global Smartphone Penetration:** As more affordable smartphones with advanced features become available, the opportunity for tech companies to expand into new global markets increases. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Technology:** The trend towards more affordable high-end devices has the potential to disrupt the mobile technology industry, with new competitors emerging in the budget device market. - **Content Creation:** The ability for budget devices to capture high-quality video creates opportunities for content creators to produce high-quality content on a tighter budget. - **Emerging Markets:** As affordable smartphones with advanced features become more widely available, the opportunity for tech companies to expand into untapped emerging markets is increasing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Octa-Core Budget Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octacore-budget-smartphone.md) - [Feature-Rich Budget-Conscious Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-x6a.md) - [Ultra Low-Cost Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-200-smart.md) - [Ultra-Affordable Name-Brand Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-wildfire-e5-plus.md) - [Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-pura-70-ultra.md) - [Powerful Camera-Equipped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-4-ultimate.md) - [Feature-Rich Jewel-Like Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-90.md) - [Cost-Conscious Flagship-Like Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-g77.md) - [Compact Power-Focused Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-80-gt.md)