Phones under $200: Top picks and promising new budget phones
It seems like your choices are small if you’re looking for a reliable phone for $ 200 or less. However, there are a few options that we wholeheartedly recommend – such as Motorola Moto G-series phones and an even cheaper E-series phone. Upcoming and recently announced devices from Samsung and Xiaomi look impressive not only because these phones come from well-known companies and cost less than $ 200, but also because they have decent specifications and an elegant design.
Check out the list below to see our tips. Some of them have been fully reviewed by CNET editors, and we hope to get our hands on others soon (and we will update this summary as soon as their respective reviews are available). 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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Samsung Galaxy A11
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For $ 180, the newly announced Galaxy A11 offers a 6.4-inch display and three cameras: a 13-megapixel wide-angle camera, a 5-megapixel wide-angle shooter, and a 2-megapixel deep camera. It also offers a large 4,000 mAh battery and expandable memory.
Read the Galaxy A11 first.
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The often discounted Moto G7 Play is one of our most popular affordable Android phones and is currently priced at $ 130. It has a 5.7-inch display, a water-repellent coating and a single 13-megapixel camera. For those who like to take a lot of selfies, you will find a selfie camera flash on the front of the phone that will brighten up all of these unforgettable moments.
Read more about the Moto G7 Play.
Samsung Galaxy A01
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As the cheapest of Samsung’s new A phones, the Galaxy A01 surprisingly offers a lot for $ 110. These include a quickly rechargeable 3,000 mAh battery, a 5.7-inch display and two reversing cameras.
Read the Galaxy A01 first.
Motorola Moto E6
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The Moto E6 launched in July 2019 now only costs $ 100. It has a 13 megapixel camera, a headphone jack and a 5.5 inch display. Oddly enough, it also has a micro USB port for charging (instead of the newer USB-C).
Read the Moto E6 first.
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.
Read the LG K40 at your fingertips.
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Our favorite budget phone from 2018 is now much cheaper. The Moto G6 for $ 150 offers an almost standard version of Android Oreo and solid dual rear cameras. It also charges quickly.
Read our Motorola Moto G6 review.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
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Although Xiaomi hasn’t released any information about the availability of the Redmi Note 9 yet, the phone itself sounds promising. The device has four rear-view cameras, including a wide-angle lens, an elegant pinhole camera on the front, a robust 5,020 mAh battery and a nice selection of color options – all for $ 199.
Read the Redmi Note 9 first.
