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6 Great Budget Amazon Phones Available Right Now

Spending $700 on a phone these days is ridiculous. You can get a good Android smartphone for less than $300 from reliable brands and sellers. And since Amazon is the preferred place to buy for most people, here are the best Amazon phones you can get for a bargain right now.
As always, we recommend that you buy unlocked carrier-free phones. You’ll pay more initially, but the cost savings over the life of the phone are in the hundreds of dollars.

1. Best Overall: Moto G5 Plus ($299)

  • Screen: 5.2 inches IPS, 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor: 2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 625
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 64GB (with microSD card slot)
  • Camera: 12MP
  • Battery: 3,000mAh
  • SIM: Dual-SIM
  • OS: Android 7 Nougat

Without a doubt, this is the best budget Android phone you can buy today for under $300. Motorola’s Moto G series has made excellent mid-range phones for some time now, and the G5 Plus is the best yet.
It runs on stock Android, so there is no bloatware to slow down the phone. Plus, the processor is powerful enough for most needs. And make sure you get the 4GB RAM version, not the 2GB RAM one.
The G5 Plus also includes one of the best cameras for budget phones. In fact, the camera sensor is the same as the one used in the awesome Samsung Galaxy S7.
The package is rounded off with good battery life. And Motorola has consistently updated its G series of phones with new versions of Android. So this one should get an Android 8.0 Oreo update in the future.
The only major problem with the Moto G5 Plus is its loudspeakers, which are weak. You probably won’t be able to hear videos without earphones.

Also Consider: Huawei Honor 8 ($338)


Unfortunately, the Huawei Honor 8 is a bit above the $300 target we are aiming for. But if you can manage the extra $30, get this over the Moto G5 Plus. It’s a better phone in almost every aspect, and it especially shines in the camera department.

2. Runner Up w/ Bigger Screen: ZTE Blade V8 Pro($230)

  • Screen: 5.5 inches IPS, 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor: 2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 625
  • RAM: 3GB
  • Storage: 32GB (with microSD card slot)
  • Camera: Dual 13MP
  • Battery: 3,140mAh
  • SIM: Dual-SIM
  • OS: Android 6 Marshmallow

The ZTE Blade V8 Pro is similar to the Moto G5 Plus in many ways. It has the same processor, similar battery life, and so on. There is 3GB RAM instead of 4GB. On the other hand, it bumps the screen up to 5.5 inches.
The Blade V8 Pro’s big seller is its camera. It sports dual 13MP cameras, like the new iPhones. That said, don’t expect it to take photos like the iPhone does. The Blade V8 Pro is exceptional for its price range, especially for depth of field and flash, but it can’t take on the big boys.
The one thing that goes against it is that ZTE does not have the best reputation for delivering Android updates. It comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow preloaded, and ZTE has promised 7.0 Nougat. But be ready to install a custom ROM on your Android if you want regular updates.

3. Best Battery and Camera: Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom($300)

  • Screen: 5.5 inches IPS, 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor: 2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 625
  • RAM: 3GB
  • Storage: 32GB (with microSD card slot)
  • Camera: Dual 12MP, 2.3x Optical zoom
  • Battery: 5,000mAh
  • SIM: Dual-SIM
  • OS: Android 7 Nougat

Asus pulled off an excellent trick with the Zenfone 3 Zoom. This phone is all about those who want an excellent camera and plenty of battery life, but are willing to make compromises on other aspects.
With a whopping 5,000mAh battery, the Zenfone 3 Zoom has the longest lasting battery life among phones in the U.S. today. On the back, you’ll find dual 12MP cameras with 2.3x optical zoom—which you almost never get on phones
The Zenfone 3 Zoom also comes with Android 7 Nougat, but it is hidden behind the custom Zen UI. The hardware struggles to deliver a smooth performance with this, so you might want to transform it into stock Android without rooting.

4. Best Under $200: Huawei Honor 6x ($180)

  • Screen: 5.5 inches IPS, 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor: 2GHz octa-core Kirin 655
  • RAM: 3GB
  • Storage: 32GB (with microSD card slot)
  • Camera: Dual 13MP
  • Battery: 3,340mAh
  • SIM: Hybrid Dual-SIM
  • OS: Android 7 Nougat

If your budget is $200 instead of $300, the Huawei Honor 6x will make you sing hallelujah. A follow-up to the Honor 5x, the best $200 Android phone of 2016, it improves upon its predecessor in every way. This is a winner right here.
Huawei is among the few companies to actually do a good job with their custom Android UI skin. The EMUI skin is surprisingly customizable, and is made for those who are switching from an iPhone. Your Android will feel familiar and easy to use if you have been an iPhone user for all these years.
The Honor 6x isn’t the fastest phone, but its battery life is particularly worth mentioning. This is a phone that will easily last you for a day without charging. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have quick charging.

5. Best for $100: Blu R1 HD ($109)

  • Screen: 5 inches IPS, 1280 x 720 pixels
  • Processor: 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Storage: 16GB (with microSD card slot)
  • Camera: 8MP
  • Battery: 2,500mAh
  • SIM: Dual-SIM
  • OS: Android 6 Marshmallow

Android has become too bloated for phones with 8GB internal storage and 1GB of RAM. The Blu R1 HD ticks the right boxes to become a phone worth having in your pocket, especially if you’re a student on a budget
There are two versions of this device, so make sure you get the one with 16GB internal storage and 2GB RAM. Plus, the phone is part of the “Amazon Prime Exclusive Phone” deals, so Prime members get a hefty discount.

Also Consider: Moto E4 ($130)


If you can raise your budget a bit to $130, then I’d recommend buying the Moto E4 instead. It’s a better phone with more battery life, and you’ll get Android 7 Nougat out of the box with regular security updates.

6. For AT&T Customers: LG G5 ($265)

  • Screen: 5.3 inches IPS, 2560 x 1440 pixels
  • Processor: 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 820
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Storage: 32GB (with microSD card slot)
  • Camera: 16MP
  • Battery: 2,800mAh
  • SIM: Hybrid Dual-SIM
  • OS: Android 7 Nougat

The AT&T exclusive version of LG’s previous flagship phone has got a massive price cut now, down to half its original price. Available for only $266, if you are an AT&T user, this is the phone to buy. We have an entire LG G5 review to tell you why.
While the listing says it is unlocked, multiple customers have said that it isn’t fully unlocked. While you can use a different carrier’s SIM, the device has several AT&T locked features. The most important of those is that only AT&T users get Android updates. That’s a big red flag, given the new Android security flaws uncovered regularly.
But if you are an AT&T subscriber, boy, you just hit the jackpot. There is no reason for the LG G5 to cost this little, so grab this bargain before you miss out.

Also Consider: Samsung Galaxy S6 ($300)


The Samsung Galaxy S6 is inferior to the LG G5, but it’s still a great phone nonetheless. Plus, it isn’t locked to AT&T like the LG is, so if you want a big brand name, this is great value for money.

Which Budget Deals Did We Miss?

Obviously, we can’t list every single deal here. And there were a few arguments about whether some phones deserved to make the cut above the competitor in this list. Some good choices like the Nokia 6, one of the best cheap Android phones, didn’t warrant a place.
Which other budget Android bargains on Amazon did we miss here?

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