Top rated smartphones on Amazon that won't break the bank
Buying a phone outright can prove costly – more often than not top of the range can set you back thousands. But cheaper options can be found if you do a bit of digging. Quality, durable and easy-to-use smartphones that are highly rated and affordable aren't out of reach.
To help, we've rounded up some of the top rated smartphones on Amazon that cost as little as $177.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Motorola Moto G62
Price: $397
Amazon star rating: 5/5
The Motorola Moto G62 comes with a 6.5 inch display and four cameras: a 50MP, 8MP and 2MP triple rear camera, and 16MP front camera. It also has a refresh rate of 120Hz to avoid lag.
Oppo Reno8 Lite
Price: $497
Amazon star rating: 5/5
Weighing only 173g the Oppo Reno8 Lite certainly lives up to the 'lite' title.
One of the main draw cards for the Reno8 Lite is its camera functionality, with the main rear camera being 64MP. With several camera mode settings, you can also film videos in dual video mode to record with both the front and rear facing cameras at the same time.
Vivo Y21
Price: $237
Amazon star rating: 4.5/5
It might not be a brand that springs to mind, but Vivo phones are on the rise in popularity while staying low in price. One of the unique aspects of the Vivo Y21 is its side mounted fingerprint unlocking as opposed to the typical front mounted unlocking on other phones. It also has all the standard features you'd find in a good smartphone like a 6.5 inch display, blue light protection features and 5000mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy A13
Price: $299.90
Amazon star rating: 4.5/5
One of the highest rated and best priced Samsung phone options is the Galaxy A13. With its 6.6 inch display and in-built FHD+ technology, you'll be able to see more and enjoy crisper and cleaner visuals. The 50MP quad rear camera is also a huge selling point offering macro and ultra-wide lenses as well as a 123-degree angle of view to capture a whole new perspective.
If you are a Samsung tech purist, you're in luck as this phone is compatible with other Samsung products like the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds.
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Google Pixel 6a
Price: $582
Amazon star rating: 4.5/5
The Google Pixel 6a is all about speed and longevity. The battery can last over 24 hours on a single charge. It also has a software known as Google Tensor which makes the phone fast to open apps, load images and run smoother than ever.
Vivo Y11s
Price: $177
Amazon star rating: 4/5
Despite being one of the cheapest smartphones on the market, the Vivo Y11s really stacks up against the competitors. A full charge can provide enough power for 16 hours of HD streaming and with 5V/1A Reverse Charging engineering, you can charge other devices using the power from the phone.
Nokia G21
Price: $289
Amazon star rating: 4/5
The old school brick Nokia phones may no longer be in fashion, but the brand keeps on delivering in the mobile department. The Nokia G21 has a 6.5 inch screen, a 90Hz refresh rate and a battery life of up to three days on a single charge.
Motorola Edge 30
Price: $499
Amazon star rating: 4/5
The Motorola Edge 30 has a 64MP camera system to capture every little detail. It also has a built-in 1.6GHz Octa-Core processor and dual sim compatibility to help balance out your work and personal calls and contacts all on the one device.
Samsung Galaxy A53
Price: $596.99
Amazon star rating: 4/5
Living up to the Samsung Galaxy title, the A53 has a 64MP quad rear camera and 32MP front facing camera to be viewed on the 6.5 inch Infinity-O display. It also has a 120Hz refresh rate, two-day battery life and IP67 water resistance rating – one of the highest protection levels available.
iPhone SE
Price: $719
Amazon star rating: 4/5
Apple has finally made an appearance in our list with the iPhone SE. With up to 15 hours of video playback, a wide lens rear camera and touch ID system, it does everything you need a smartphone to do all at a decent price point.
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