Smartphones that cost $1000 and upwards have quickly become commonplace in the market, and for anyone on a budget, those steep prices can quickly induce a headache. Thankfully, cheap smartphones are still plentiful with more great options to choose from than ever before. If you need a new handset but only have $200 to spend, these are your best options.
One of the best
Moto G6
Staff Pick
Motorola's Moto G6 may not be the newest Moto G phone around, but it's still a really capable handset that's now more affordable than ever. Reaching the very top of our price range, the Moto G6 delivers a large 5.7-inch Full HD+ display, 12MP + 5MP dual rear cameras, a fingerprint sensor, and a 3,000 mAh battery with Motorola's TurboPower fast charging. The phone is unlocked and works on all major U.S. carriers.
Perfect for Cricket customers
Nokia 3.1 Plus
The Nokia 3.1 Plus is exclusive to Cricket Wireless in the States, and while that does limit its availability, it's a seriously great purchase if you're on or switching to Cricket. The Nokia 3.1 Plus delivers a 5.99-inch HD+ screen, 13MP + 5MP rear cameras, a fast fingerprint sensor, a huge 3,500 mAh battery, and an incredibly well-built polycarbonate body.
Awesome value
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
A phone under $200 that you probably haven't heard of is the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite. Powered by Android 9 Pie with Google's Android One program, the Mi A2 Lite has a lot going for it — a 4,000 mAh battery, Full HD display, and dual 12 + 5MP rear cameras. You can buy the Mi A2 Lite in the U.S., but just be aware that it's lacking some of the country's LTE bands and doesn't have a manufacturer warranty.
Top of our budget
Moto G7 Play
At the tip-top of our budget is the Moto G7 Play. This is one of the latest entries in Motorola's popular G series and gives you a lot for your money. There's a 5.7-inch 1512 x 720 HD display, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of expandable storage, and Android 9 Pie is ready to go out of the box. We're also big fans of the snappy Snapdragon 632 processor and 3,000 mAh battery that charges via USB-C.
Built like a tank
Nokia 6
Want a Nokia phone that you can use on carriers other than Cricket? The Nokia 6 works with AT&T, T-Mobile, and their respective MVNOs. It has a 5.5-inch Full-HD display with 2.5D curved glass, 16MP rear camera, expandable storage, and is running Android 9 Pie. We also really love the body that's made out of 6000 series aluminum and the front-facing fingerprint sensor.
Samsung on a budget
Samsung Galaxy A10
Samsung's A-series is home to the company's budget phones, and with the Galaxy A10, you get a ton of bang for your buck. The phone has a large 6.2-inch HD+ screen with a 19:9 ratio and waterdrop notch. It's powered by Samsung's Exynos 7884 octa-core CPU, 2GB of RAM, and has 32GB of storage that can be expanded up to 512GB.
The Moto G6 is the best overall option
Hands down, the Moto G6 is easily one of the best phones you can buy in this price range. From a design standpoint, it looks like a modern handset thanks to a glass back and a narrow 18:9 display with slim bezels. Under the hood, it impresses with a capable Snapdragon 450 processor, a solid battery, and wide carrier compatibility.
It may be a year older than the new Moto G7 Play that's also on this list, but from a specs-to-price ratio, it's the best bang-for-your-buck thanks to price cuts that have brought it down considerably from the original MSRP.
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