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.

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.

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 ...

The best cheap phones can't rival the very best phones for camera features or gaming power, but they do offer bright displays, strong battery life, and, above all, great value for money.

The best phones offer stellar performance, cameras, and battery life at affordable prices. Our top picks include the iPhone ...

Samsung’s A-series phones have always been the budget-focused best friend of many Android users, and the A55 is no different.

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 ...

Look, it's Black Friday — you already know how this is bound to go down. There are a lot, and we mean a lot of smartphones on ...

With solid specifications, good design, and plenty of features, the best affordable phones offer outstanding value for money. While you might have to accept a few compromises with a cheaper smartphone ...

Even after being out for a few years, foldables phones are still expensive. So if you've been looking to pick one up on the ...

Here’s how it works. The best cheap cell phone plans out there can give you as much data as you need, while keeping your monthly wireless costs under $40. Most carriers have at least one low ...