The Black Friday shopping season is the perfect time to buy one of the best cheap phones, and we're tracking plenty of Black Friday phone deals that include our favorite bargain models.

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 ...

But if you work from home a lot, then a cheaper plan is likely the best bet for you. Mint Mobile is our pick for the best cheap phone plan because you can get service for just $15 per month.

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.

Whether you want a basic smartphone or a retro flip phone, these are the best budget-friendly handsets we've tested for around $300 or less. I’m one of PCMag’s mobile analysts. That means I ...

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The best cheap phones offer great value for money and often rival the best phones when it comes to software and battery life. The cheap mobile aisle was once shorthand for poor quality ...