But if you're an Android phone fan, you've got a few low-cost options. These are the best cheap phones under $300 that I've found in my search for the best phones overall.

The X6 Phantom keeps costs low with a stock Android loadout, surprising durability, and an interesting thermometer feature.

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Samsung has a new phone coming soon, and it may start an exciting new trend for the company's cheaper smartphones.

It’s been a wonderful move in the right direction for Android devices, but it’s also largely only applied to pricey smartphones. The cheapest Android device currently getting this lengthy of ...

Most cheap phones run on Android, and older versions may not receive timely security patches from Google. Some budget phones come with pre-installed apps, or bloatware, which can pose security risks ...

Samsung might expand long-term software support to budget phones. The upcoming Galaxy A16 5G may get six years of OS and security updates. This move could encourage other Android brands to improve ...

Best camera The Google Pixel 8a features a second time in our best cheap phone guide for its category-defying cameras. If you want an affordable Android phone and care about photo quality ...