Budget Android Phones

Discussions focus on recommending affordable Android smartphones such as Xiaomi, Pixel 4a, Moto G, and Pocophone as value-packed alternatives to expensive flagships like iPhones and Samsung devices.

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SuperHitler Feb 25, 2018 View on HN

Take Samsung Galaxy S9 or similar phone, but Xiaomi for the fraction of the price.

fomine3 Oct 1, 2020 View on HN

Pixel 4a (4G) must be for you. If you need much cheeper, it's Xiaomi's chance.

jsolson Nov 13, 2013 View on HN

Why not a Nexus 5? It didn't skimp on any of those things and is $349 unlocked on the Play store.

tbrock May 18, 2017 View on HN

Yes. It's half the price of other flagship phones.

desi_ninja Aug 30, 2023 View on HN

It's not as wallet melting costly as other phones like iPhone and Samsung, atleast in the US.

RobotToaster Feb 21, 2023 View on HN

My over two year old Xiaomi (mi max 3) cost just under that, it still works fine ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

emilburzo Aug 5, 2015 View on HN

A cheap Android phone might be easier.

bdz Oct 9, 2018 View on HN

Save your money and buy a Pocophone F1 for $300https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=9256&idPhone2...

ce4 Mar 7, 2018 View on HN

You don't want the cheapest. Better something nice like a Xiaomi Mi A1. It is part of the Android One program (clutter free stock Android, timely updates) and doesnt cost a fortune.

BadHumans Feb 5, 2024 View on HN

I want a phone like this but I'm not willing to pay $500 for it.