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.

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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. Inside is the Exynos 14800 CPU and 8/12GB of RAM which ...

The Moto G (2025) is the latest version of Motorola's budget phone. It delivers the long-lasting battery life of previous versions while making unexpected improvements in other areas.

Even though I reviewed my fair share of affordable phones, my other colleagues also contribute collectively as a group for our picks for the best cheap phones under $500. If that's still too much ...

Gather round for this unbeatable deal on the Sony SRS-XE300! Available for a hefty $199.99 upon its release, the unit is currently available at a dirt-cheap price, thanks to Walmart's clearance deal!

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 ...

Learn more When it comes to making the best cheap phones, phone makers have to balance more carefully which features to prioritize and which they can sacrifice from their premium and flagship lines.

We tested dozens of affordable phones, from budget options like the $114 Samsung Galaxy A03S to flagship-level models like the $500 Google Pixel 8A and $700 OnePlus 12R. Our expert, award-winning ...

So, you have a Walmart Family Mobile phone. Walmart Family Mobile is owned by TracFone and so Walmart Family Mobile phones are locked to either TracFone or Family Mobile. This means that should you ...