7 best phones under $300: Moto G Power, Galaxy A50, LG K40 and more
If you’re on a tight budget but need a phone upgrade, there are plenty of solid smartphone options that cost $ 300 or less. Some of our favorite cell phones come from Motorola, which is not surprising as the company has been manufacturing feature-rich, affordable phones for years. In addition to the latest cell phones, this offers Moto G stylus and G performanceThe Motorola G-phones from 2019 are still cheap. There are also some Android Telephone receivers from other telephone manufacturers, which we also recommend.
An inexpensive phone is cheaper, but many of them still have features that enthusiasts crave, including wireless charging, a great front and rear camera, and even an elusive headphone jack! Check out the list below and read CNET’s reviews to see our top deals. Note that we have linked to the unlocked version of each phone and this should run on most of the four major U.S. mobile operators unless otherwise stated.
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If you’re looking for a cell phone that serves as a cheaper Note 10 alternative, the Moto G stylus device offers a stylus for $ 300 that you can keep in the phone along with the built-in Notes app to increase productivity . The phone also has a triple rear camera, 128 GB internal memory and a robust 4,000 mAh battery.
Read our Moto G Stylus review.
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Samsung Galaxy A50
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Even though the Galaxy A50 came out last year (and is the predecessor of the newly announced A51 phone), it’s still a great phone. At $ 250, it’s even cheaper than when you first started it. The phone has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen, an on-screen fingerprint reader, and a headphone jack. On the back of the three cameras there is a wide-angle lens and a “deep lens” with which portraits are taken with blurry, dramatic backgrounds.
Read our Samsung Galaxy A50 review.
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The new Moto G Power is a little cheaper than the G Stylus at $ 250, but has a sturdy 5,000 mAh battery. During our tests, it took an impressive four days without a charge. The phone has three rear cameras (with a macro lens on them), a 6.4-inch display and expandable memory.
Read our Moto G Power Test.
LG K40
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The mid-range LG K40, available for less than $ 200, was launched in 2019 and features a 5.7-inch display, fingerprint sensor, and 13-megapixel camera. The phone is powered by an octa-core processor and a 3,000 mAh battery.
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The Moto G7 may not be as cheap as its counterpart to the G7 Play (see below), but at $ 300, it’s still a good deal. Although the single speaker doesn’t offer the best sound and takes mediocre photos and videos in low light, the Moto G7 has a dual camera setup on the back, long battery life, and a sleek design. It also charges quickly, which is useful if you need to juice on the go.
Read our Motorola Moto G7 review.
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The often discounted Moto G7 Play is one of our most popular affordable Android phones. Like the Moto G7, it has a Snapdragon chipset and a water-repellent coating. However, the G7 Play has a smaller 5.7-inch display and a single 13-megapixel camera. For those who like to take a lot of selfies, there is a selfie camera flash on the front of the phone that will brighten up all of these unforgettable moments.
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As the phone with the longest lasting battery that we tested in 2019, it’s $ 250 Moto G7 Power can keep you going all day. Although there are no dual rear cameras like the Moto G7 flagship, the 5,000 mAh battery in the G7 Power lasted 23 hours and 10 minutes.
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