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.

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 ...

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The most affordable iPhone, the iPhone SE (2022), may be worthwhile despite its outdated design and feature set. Our top picks for the best cheap phones Best overall: Google Pixel 8a - See at ...

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 ...

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 ...

From Google's Pixel 9 and Samsung's Galaxy S24 to foldable phones like Motorola's Razr Plus, these are the best Android phones you can buy. Andrew is CNET's go-to guy for product coverage and lead ...

Whether it's as the OnePlus Nord N30 5G in the U.S. or the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite in other parts of the world, this $299 handset from OnePlus is the best cheap phone under $300. (In the U.S., you ...

So let us walk you through all the best affordable phones in 2025, explaining all their pros and cons along the way, so you know what you are getting into. If you want a truly cheap, sub-$500 iPhone, ...

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The best phones offer stellar performance, cameras, and battery life at affordable prices. Our top picks include the iPhone ...