The best smartphones under $300

Except for who’d win in a battle between Elon Musk and the ghost of Steve Jobs, the query I’m requested most is easy methods to discover the very best budget-friendly smartphone.

As an unbearable early adopter/energy person, I’m used to spending $1,000-plus on my each day dependancy, however you don’t must get an important succesful telephone in 2024. This time round, our high picks value between $100 and $300, so we actually imply cheap. (Actually, our picks undercut my go-to recommendation of the Pixel 7A, which is hovering above $400.)

Take a look at our guide, which incorporates units from OnePlus, Samsung and Moto.

— Mat Smith

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