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Bang for the buck: the best affordable Android phones under $300 unsubsidized

By Daniel Petrov

Updated: Jul 22, 2013, 7:39 AM

Bang for the buck: the best affordable Android phones under $300 unsubsidized

Android phones needn't be expensive to run their basic tasks, and its entry or lower midrange level handsets out there were the ones that really dug the grave for the feature phone, sporting a decent design, plethora of features, access to the Play Store apps, and... a sub-$300 price tag without subsidy.

Of course, there will be tradeoffs to make at such a price, but in the phones below those are a surprisingly small number for the tag they are sold with at the moment.

After covering the $300-$500 SIM-free range, check out the sub-$300 handsets handpicked below if you are in the market for a decent affordable Android - we are including both devices announced this year, and some of last year's crop that have fallen in price quite a bit by now.

Bang for the buck: the best affordable Android phones under $300

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.

Bang for the buck: the best affordable Android phones under $300 unsubsidized

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