It seems like your choices are scarce when you are looking for a reliable phone that is $ 200 or less. But there are some budget options available that we recommend, such as devices from Samsung and Motorola’s Moto G series.
Check out the list below to see our cheap smartphone selection. Some of these options for the best phones under $ 200 have been fully reviewed by CNET editors, while others will be in the hands soon. (We’ll update this compilation as soon as their reviews are up as well.) Please note that we’ve linked to the unlocked version of each phone, where available, and that it should work on most of the four major US wireless carriers, unless otherwise indicated.
If the price of the phone shown here or at the seller’s is more than $ 200, it’s because inventory and prices (often from third-party retailers) have changed since we originally published this story or review here. .
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The Galaxy A01 is the cheapest of Samsung’s A phones and offers surprisingly much for the cheap phone price. These include a 3000 mAh rechargeable battery for up to 25 hours of battery life, a tear-drop camera design and a 5.7-inch screen. Read our Samsung Galaxy A01 review.
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Despite the low 720p screen resolution, the Moto G Fast is still a good value from Motorola. (This is often reduced to $ 150.) This low-cost smartphone features a 6.4-inch screen, a triple rear camera and a Snapdragon 665 processor. Read more.
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The Galaxy A11 has a 6.4-inch screen and three cameras: a 13-megapixel wide-angle camera, a 5-megapixel wide-angle shooter and a 2-megapixel depth camera. It also offers a substantial 4000 mAh battery for up to 28 hours of battery life and expandable storage. It does not have wireless charging, but it does have a headphone jack. Read our Galaxy A11 for the first time.
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While not as good as the above Moto G Fast, the Moto E’s cheaper price makes it even cheaper. Motorola is currently $ 100 and features a 6.2-inch screen, Snapdragon 632 processor and dual camera setup in a modern, sleek design. And read CNET’s comparison between Moto G Fast and Moto E for more information.
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The Moto E6 smartphone, launched in July 2019, is now widely available for $ 100. It features a 13-megapixel camera, a headphone jack and a 5.5-inch screen. Oddly enough, it also has a Micro-USB port to charge (rather than the newer USB-C). Read our Moto E6 first survey.
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The mid-range LG K40 Android phone, which is available for less than $ 200, was launched in 2019 and features a 5.7-inch screen, a fingerprint sensor and a 13-megapixel camera. The phone is powered by an octa-core processor and a 3000 mAh battery. Read our practical LG K40.
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The regularly purchased Moto G7 Play is a favorite affordable Android smartphone. It has a 5.7-inch screen, a water-repellent layer and a single 13-megapixel rear camera. For those who like to take selfies, you will find a selfie camera flash on the front of the phone to spice up all the memorable moments. Read more about the Moto G7 Play.
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As the phone with the longest battery we tested in 2019, the Moto G7 Power can keep you going all day; during laboratory tests, its 5000 mAh battery lasted 23 hours and 10 minutes. The phone also has a 12-megapixel camera, a 6.2-inch screen and a fingerprint reader. Read ZDNet’s review of the Moto G7 Power.