Best Cheap Android Phones for 2025
You don’t need to spend a fortune to get a phone that handles daily tasks. Here are top budget Android picks that balance camera, battery, display and performance.
Top budget picks (2025)
- Google Pixel 9a — Excellent camera and clean Android; typical price: $400–$500. Buy / Search on Amazon
- Nothing Phone 3a — Stylish design with Glyph lighting and solid battery; typical price: $300–$350. Buy / Search on Amazon
- Moto G Power (2025) — Outstanding battery life; typical price: $200–$300. Buy / Search on Amazon
- Samsung Galaxy A36 5G — Balanced performance and good display with 5G; typical price: ~$350. Buy / Search on Amazon
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G — Long battery life and durable features; typical price: $300–$400. Buy / Search on Amazon
- OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite — Good hardware and near-stock Android; typical price: ~$300. Buy / Search on Amazon
What to look for
- Screen: brighter displays and OLED/AMOLED options when possible.
- Battery: aim for ~5000 mAh for all-day life.
- Performance: 8GB RAM or more for smoother multitasking.
- Support: longer security and OS update lifecycles add value.
Price range definition: typically $150–$350 is the budget sweet spot; below that risks compromise and above that moves toward midrange/flagship territory.
Originally appeared on Engadget (source removed per posting rules).
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