The best cheap phones aren't as flashy as the very best phones, but they do excel at the basics and, as a result, offer great value for money.

A selection of the phones we tested for this article. Pictured: the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 and Poco X7 Pro (The Independent) We tested each of the best cheap phones by swapping it out for our normal ...

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 ...

As far as upcoming phones go, we're expecting Google to release the Pixel 9a in March, and we're currently testing the new iPhone 16e. The best phones ... you're on a tight budget or have a ...

For more details, read how we test and rate products. 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.

Learn more In the last few years, the best budget Android phones have significantly closed the gap between budget and premium, and there's no better time to buy one, whether you've always bought ...

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.