The best cheap phones aren't anywhere near as flashy as the very best phones, but they do excel at the basics and, as a result, offer great value for money.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces customs duty changes for 2025-26, making some items cheaper and others costlier.

In the Union Budget 2025, Nirmala Sitharaman announced a reduction in the price of Smart LED TVs and smartphones, boosting more manufacturing units in the country.

Here’s how it works. As the prices of flagship smartphones seemingly continues to rise with each new (wanted and unnecessary) feature, the best cheap phones have never been of more importance to ...

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 2025-2026 budget, proposing tax incentives and removing customs duties on minerals for EV batteries. This aims to reduce costs, encourage domestic ...

For more details, read how we test and rate products. The Samsung Galaxy A55 (buy now) is the best cheap phone you can buy. It has a sharp, punchy screen and a very capable multi-lens camera system.

Motorola has released the newly refreshed Moto G and Moto G Power budget smartphones, bringing flagship-level features to highly affordable handsets. Both phones are refreshes of existing models ...

Obviously, value for money is essential when considering a cheap mobile phone plan. Seeing as most phone plans these days offer unlimited national calls and text, you're going to want to find a ...

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If you want to extend your savings further, we recommend Tello Mobile's Build Your Own plan, which can cost as low as $5/ month. Our top picks for the best cheap cell phone plans Best overall ...