10 Cheapest Android Smartphones

With more than half of 2015 behind us and most manufacturers launching smartphones this year, shoppers have a lot of options when it comes to buying a new phone. More importantly, shoppers have a slew of options in the budget segment, where there are countless great Android smartphones under $249.

Now that the LG G4, Galaxy S6, HTC One M9 and more have been announced, buyers are probably considering all their options. This is hard work if you’re not up to date with the latest news, but our list below is everything you need to know. Those looking for some of the cheapest Android smartphones that still offer a good experience will want to check out the many great options we’ve outlined below.

There are many excellent smartphones under $200, and a few are even better in the $249 range. ASUS has a sweet new budget phone this year, LG has launched two low-end phones and another Moto G is coming soon. Not to mention that the flagship phones of past years are now seeing heavy discounts. Below are a few great cheap Android smartphones or options for those who don’t want to sign a 2-year contract.

It would be nice to get a premium device like the leather-clad LG G4 or the new Galaxy S6, but not everyone can afford the high prices or want to be locked into a 2-year contract. And while most carriers have payment plans available, buying a cheaper phone may be a better choice for some users.

We’ve seen some pretty awful budget smartphones launching from LG, Samsung, and others this year, and these aren’t going to make our list. However, what about $200 or less smartphones that are still great options, not just devices bundled for the low-end segment?

Everyone is different and every buyer has different needs or wants. That said, we’ve rounded up a list of some good cheap Android phones that aren’t entirely trivial. These are a few of the editors here. Must Be Mobile the ones agreed upon were good enough to make up the list in no particular order. Even if a few of these are about to be replaced in the coming weeks or months, let’s start with a few of your top picks for 2015.