10 Best Cheap Smartphones 2017

The Asus ZenFone 3 Laser has a really nice 13 megapixel camera that brings images into focus fast, so you'll always get your best shots. After capturing that photo, you can view it in high clarity on the gorgeous 5.5 inch, fully HD display.
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The Blu Life XL comes with either 8GB or 16GB, both of which have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 1.2GHz octa-core processor. It comes to you unlocked for any GSM network carrier, and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop.
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If I weren't stuck paying off my current expensive Samsung Galaxy Edge phone, I'd probably pick up one of these myself. The most advanced camera in its class - 16 megapixel rear camera with two rapid focus technologies - laser focus and phase detect autofocus.5 MP wide angle selfie camera is perfect for group shots.The all-day battery also comes with TurboPower(TM) charging which provides up to 6 hours of use in just 15 minutes.Moto G is unlocked and carrier friendly - it works on all major carrier networks.
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The Huawei Mate 2 features a useful feature called reverse charging which allows you to charge other micro USB devices. It has a 6.1-inch display, which makes it one of the largest smartphone screens on the 2017 market.
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The device?s 5-inch borderless display gives you less bezel and more view. Sony?s Exmor RS 13MP main camera and 8MP front-facing camera can capture quick shots with a dedicated camera key. The Octa-core processor delivers reliable power and performance, and a 2300mAh battery to keep you going.
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IDOL 3 is completely reversible, so it can be used with the display right side up or upside down, making using IDOL 3 simple and more intuitive ? whether you?re browsing the web or even taking phone calls.
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The Motorola Moto E is probably the best smartphone you can get for under $100. It has a sharp 4.5-inch HD screen and is capable of 4G LTE browsing speeds on any GSM carrier, whether in the US or overseas. It only has 8GB of internal memory, but that could be ok depending on your needs.
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Another decent choice for those looking to stay under $100 would be the ZTE Blade L2 phone. GSM 900/1800/1900MHz, UMTS 900/2100MHz5.0 Inch Screen (16M Colors)8MP Camera Rear with Auto Focus, Flash and 1MP Front CameraAndroid 4.4 / (Dual Sim)Quad Core Processor, 1.3 GHz
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The Huawei Honor 6X is a strong offering from a brand known for making great inexpensive phones. It comes in a few different colors, and features a dual lens camera that is remarkably fast to focus in on your subject.
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The LG G2 has 32GB of onboard storage, unheard of in this price rance, but sadly it has no SD card slot. A Gorilla Glass touch screen allows it to endure some punishment without the screen shattering.
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We found the cheapest cell phone plans: traditional plans from the likes of Sprint and T-Mobile, prepaid plans and plans with and without data.

Not willing to sign a cell phone contract? All of the major carriers offer prepaid plans, but so do some of the little guys, and you can find some serious bargains if you know where to look.

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