In a world where high-end Android smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, many prefer something that won’t break the bank. Luckily, there are tons of cheap Android phones to choose from. These are more suitable for average users.
“Cheap” is a relative term, though. It means something different to people, depending on their income and spending habits.
If you’re looking for the best cheap phone then you’re obviously looking to save money, but affordability varies from person to person, so what constitutes a cheap phone will as well. As high-end phones get more expensive, awesome budget Android phones get even better. We’ve researched and ranked all of the best cheap Android phones you can buy today. you will find the best smartphones reviewed by us that cost less than 200 Euros, or around $240.
Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro
The Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro offers high performance at an affordable price. Its high-end SoC ensures smooth system and application performance, and it supports the most important communication standards including NFC, LTE, and Wi-Fi. Additional features include a fingerprint reader and face recognition. Its very bright display offers a well-balanced way to look at its 48 MP camera’s overall good photos.
Xiaomi’s Poco X3 Pro is a well-equipped and very fast mid-range smartphone at a low price.
Battery life is on par with other smartphones in its price range, and the Poco X3 Pro’s case is IP-certified and splash as well as dust proof.
Xiaomi smartphones are not available in North America.
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Samsung’s lineup of mid-tier Android phones has gotten a lot better in recent years, with one of the latest examples being the Galaxy A32 5G. This is at the mid-range of Samsung’s more affordable Galaxy phones.
this is the cheap Android phone to get if you care about cameras. The heart of the Galaxy A32 5G is its 48MP primary camera, and photos taken with it look excellent. There’s a lot of detail, good dynamic range, and vibrant colors. To help expand the types of pictures you can take, the A32 5G is also equipped with an 8MP wide-angle camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 5MP portrait camera.
Outside of the camera department, the Galaxy A32 5G is just as impressive. It delivers a quality 6.4-inch TFT display at 720p, decent performance in day-to-day tasks thanks to its MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 720 5G, and a beefy 5,000 mAh battery that allows long endurance. Tie all of that together with USB-C charging and a headphone jack, and you end up with quite the package.
Moto G Stylus (2021)
It’s slim pickings for Android users who want a new budget phone with a stylus. With LG exiting the smartphone market this year and Samsung pausing (or perhaps ending) its premium Galaxy Note series, there’s only Motorola’s Moto G Stylus left to hold the line.
Of the Motorola budget devices we’ve tested this year, the Moto G Stylus (2021) offers the best balance of features and cost-saving measures. It’s a good phone for $280, whether you’re a stylus devotee or just stylus-curious.
IT’S A GOOD PHONE FOR $230, WHETHER YOU’RE A STYLUS DEVOTEE OR JUST STYLUS-CURIOUS
It has a big 6.8-inch LCD display at 1080p resolution, good battery life with its 4,000mAh cell, and ample internal storage with 128GB of capacity. Thanks to its Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 processor and 4GB of RAM, the G Stylus performs just fine with the occasional hiccup. The cameras, though flawed, are good enough to get by. You won’t find an amazing night mode or top-notch picture quality here, but for a sub-$300 phone, it does the job just fine.
The Moto G Stylus’ stylus is built into the device like the Galaxy Note. Popping it out brings up a quick menu of shortcuts to stylus-friendly apps, like its coloring book app.
There’s no telling how much longer Motorola will make the Moto G Stylus, so if you want a budget phone with a built-in stylus, you should grab one while you can.
Motorola Moto G50
The Motorola Moto G50 is a solid mid-range smartphone powered by a pure vanilla Android operating system without any unnecessary bloatware apps taking up precious storage space. It comes with a 90 Hz display for smooth scrolling as well as support for 5G connectivity.
The Motorola Moto G50 is a decent mid-range smartphone.
The device feels robust and looks great. Battery life is decent, and the device itself turned out to be fairly efficient. Equipped with a matching power supply it even supports fast charging. Unfortunately, the included power supply turned out to be somewhat slow.
The Motorola Moto G50 is not officially sold in North America. Unlocked international GSM-only models are available on Amazon with prices starting at around $220.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is an affordable lower mid-range smartphone that offers solid everyday performance for most applications. More demanding applications will require some patience while everyday apps, such as WhatsApp or web browsers, will run just fine. Battery life is decent, and the camera is adequate for occasional snapshots.
The Redmi Note 10S is a well-balanced smartphone for its price range.
When compared to other Redmi 10 models the Note 10S offers a decent overall compromise. Its display is bright, and its dual speakers performed decent. Its IP53-certification ensures adequate protection against ingress of dust and water. Another benefit is its dedicated microSD slot that does not share its physical space with the secondary SIM card.
Xiaomi smartphones are not available in North America.
Motorola Moto G10
The Moto G10 is one very interesting offer for its large battery, quad-camera, and efficient chipset. It is a €139 phone with cheap yet splash-resistant design and a cheap HD screen, but it offers a large battery with impressive endurance (152h), and a capable quad-camera with 48MP primary, an 8MP ultrawide, a 2MP macro and a depth sensor.
The Moto G10 isn’t the best phone in this category, but it could be a good companion for watching videos, music or browning, provided you don’t care much about gaming skills and lag-free Android operation.
The charging is rather slow, too, but you can throw a few extra bucks on top of the G10 and get the Moto G10 Power with an even larger 6,000mAh battery and faster 20W charging.
Vivo Y70
The Vivo Y70 is a decent mid-range smartphone with the added benefit of a very long guarantee for system updates. We liked its well-made OLED display and its decent system performance. It offers plenty of storage capacity, and its call quality and battery life are good.
The Vivo Y70 is a good and well-equipped mid-range smartphone.
Its main triple-camera performs well enough for occasional snapshots. It comes with a microSD car slot for internal storage expansion, NFC, a 3.5-mm headphone jack, and a fast charger in the box.
Vivo smartphones are not sold in North America. At the time of writing, the imported and unlocked international GSM-only model was not yet available for sale either.
