Today, the smartphone market is huge and there are plenty of models to choose from. There are smartphones that run on Android, iOS, Windows Phone or Symbian systems as well as those who run on a traditional system such as RIM, Apple’s iPhone OS, Nokia N95 (N800) and even BlackBerry. The phones on this list run on affordable hardware that offers features like full HD screens with top-notch cameras, storage capacities up to 16GB and some have been updated since their launch. Although they all come equipped with a robust technical base, none offer anything special in terms of design or build quality that makes them outstanding, so we’ve added the best cheap Android phone for you.


We've chosen these phones because they are very good value options. They're not budget offerings but they're still very cost-effective. This includes the high-end Samsung Galaxy S20, which comes at an initial $1000. Also, if you want the best 5G phone, then you should consider the Google Pixel 4a. It offers the same specs at only $300 less. If you really want something flashy, then look no further than the latest LG G5. It's a pretty decent device on its own, but it also has a camera array that rivals a lot of other flagships out there. With its excellent microphone and overall low asking price, this might as well be your next purchase. However, if you are looking for an ultra-portable that performs at similar speeds as a flagship flagship, we recommend another one. While budget lines may not be able to match the performance that premium devices do, they can definitely compete if you can affordably upgrade later on.


1. Samsung Galaxy S 20 FE


Battery capacity: 5000 mAh, 4400 mAh battery life


Screen size : 6.7 inches


Recharge time: 90 minutes


Size : 128 g


SIM card : Nano-SIM dual SIM, Dual Standby


Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, USB Type C 1.4, GPS BLE, NFC, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MicroSD card slot


Storage size: 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB


Design: Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus; Aluminum alloy shell, metallic body coating and glass frame


Color option – Stainless Steel, Silver Matte, Gold


Price – Starts at approx $700


2. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4


Battery capacity: 5000 mAh, 4530 mAh battery life


Screen size : 10.8 inches


Recharge time: 2 hours


Size : 144 g


SIM card : nano SIM dual SIM, single stand-by


Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, USB Type A.1, GPS BLE, 3.5mm headphone Jack, Multi-Card slot


Storage size: 128 GB


Design: IP54 Water & Dust resistant; Stainless steel frame, glossy back. Aluminum frame, flat bottom panel


Color option – Gloss Black, Crystal White, Obsidian Green


Price – Starts at approx $650.


3. Google Pixel 7 Pro


Battery capacity: 4450 mAh, 4070 mAh battery life


Screen size : XL


Recharge time : 1 hour


Size : 151 g


SIM card : Single SIM + Ultra Wideband


Connectivity: Ethernet, USB Type C, HDMI 2.0, USB Type -A


Storage size: 16 GB Internal Storage, 128 GB External Storage, 256 GB Micro SD Memory


Design: Display protected by Gorilla Glass 7; Dimensions 190 x 163 x 8 mm / Weight 175 grams; Size 19.7 x 22.3 x 9.8 mm / Height 24.5 mm, Width 17.7 mm, Depth 18.8 mm.


Color option – Sandstone Black, Granite Blue, Midnight Purple


Price – Starts at approx $700


4. Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2


Battery capacity: 5000 mAh, 4400 mAh battery life


Screen size : 5.5 inch, WQXGA (1920 x 1080 pixels)


Recharge time : 80 minutes


Size : 143 g


SIM card : Nano SIM Dual SIM, Single stand-by


Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, USB Type A


Storage size: 32 KB Internal Storage, 512 MB External Storage, 8 GB Multimedia Card Slot


Design: IP67 rated water & dust resistant; Material Frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus


Color option – Space Gray, Stormy Black


Price – Starts at approx $550


5.  Nokia Lumia 1530


Battery capacity: 4500 mAh, 3420 mAh battery life


Screen size : 11 inch, resolution 1280 x 800 px, 1600 x 1200 px


Recharge time: 150 minutes


Size : 148 g, thickness 12.6 mm


SIM card : Single SIM


Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v5.0, USB type-C, GPRS, GPS, Multi-Card slot


Storage size: 32 GB Internal Storage, 384 MB External Hard Drive


Design: Alloy frame made of stainless steel; Aluminium alloy outer shell, textured plastic rear frame (black)


Color option – Arctic White, Desert Pink, Mystic Red, Natural Gray


Price – starts at around $300 (without screen protector), about $400 (screen protector)


6. LG G V10 ThinQ


Battery capacity: 4000 mAh, 3300 mAh battery life


Screen size : 8.8 inches


Recharge time : 30 minutes


Size : 164 g


SIM card : micro SIM dual SIM


Connectivity: USB Type C 1.4, Wireless LAN, USB Type AA(LTE).


Storage size: 128GB memory card, 8GB internal memory


Design: Low power consumption aluminum frame; Full HD display


Price – Starts at around $650


7.  Huawei Nova X7 Pro


Battery capacity: 4000 mAh, 3000 mAh battery life


Screen size : Mini curved display (upgradable to OLED)


Recharge time : 60 minutes


Size : 146 g


SIM card : Nano SIM dual SIM


Connectivity: UFS, VoWiFi, eSIM, Bluetooth, HVEC


Storage size: 128GB internal storage, 512MB external storage card


Design: Copper frame, Carbon material exterior. Lighter weight and stronger casing compared to other Huawei mobile handsets.


Battery life measured between 10 minutes to 60 minutes with light usage, average use being 25 minutes with moderate usage.


Price – Starts at approx $300


8.  Samsung Galaxy M32s Plus


Battery capacity: 4100mah, 3700mah battery life


Screen size : 3.8 inches


Recharge time: 50 minutes


Size : 160 g


SIM card : micro sim dual SIM


Connectivity: BT5.0, LTE, hotspot, Hotspot 2.0, GPS, GNSS, GLONASS


Storage size: 128GB internal storage, 256GB external hard drive


Design: Plastic frame


Color option: Phantom Gray and Sky Blue


Price – Starts at around $300


9.  Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 5


Battery capacity: 4000 mAh, 3620 mAh battery life


Screen size : 7 inch


Recharge time : 120 minutes


Size : 161 g


SIM card : micro SIM


Connectivity: Bluetooth ®v5.0, IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n, GPRS, UMTS Cat16, UHF, GSM 850


Storage size: 32GB Internal storage, 64GB external storage


Design: Toughened aluminum frame with anti-slip sides, smooth texture and matte finish. Sturdy magnesium alloy case and side covers on front


Color option: Starlight white, Sage green or Aurora blue


Price – Starts at around $350


10.  Huawei Matebook Neo Duo


Battery capacity: 4800mAh, 6000mAh battery life


Screen size : 14 inches


Recharge time: 60 minutes


Size : 149.75g


SIM card : Single SIM


Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.2, 3.5mm Headphones jack, 3.5mm charging puck; Qualcomm SM8280 Snapdragon™ processor


Storage size: 8GB Internal storage,256 GB External storage; 12 MP f/1.8 Camera Main, 13MP f/1.9 Front


Design: Backlit keyboard, Touchpad; Lightweight cover glass cover


Color option: Jet Black


Price – Starts at around $300


Huawei P30 Lite


Battery capacity: 4200 mAh, 3820 mAh battery life


Screen size: 4.7 inches


Recharge time : 40 minutes


Size : 156 g


SIM card : Nano SIM dual SIM


Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, USB Type C 1.4, USB Type A


Storage size: 16 GB Internal Storage, 128 GB External storage


Design: Slick and modern copper shape chassis, smooth texture and non scratch proof


Color option: Platinum Quartz


Price – Starts at around $650


11. LENOVO Y3i-G


Battery capacity: 4400 mAh, 3500 mAh battery life


Screen size : 2.8 inches


Recharge time: 50 minutes


Size : 154 grams


SIM card : nano SIM


Connectivity: wifi 802.11b/g/n, bluetooth 2.0, USB Type C


Storage size: 64 GB inbuilt storage, 256 GB external storage


Design: lightweight aluminium frame, sturdy build


Color option: Midnight Black


Price – Starts at around $150


Huawei Mate X Pro


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