{"id":18262,"date":"2020-04-23T22:37:23","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T22:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rbsitsoftwaresolution.com\/blog\/best-phones-under-500-new-iphone-se-galaxy-a51-pixel-3a-xl-and-more.html"},"modified":"2020-04-23T22:37:23","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T22:37:23","slug":"best-phones-under-500-new-iphone-se-galaxy-a51-pixel-3a-xl-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rbsitsoftwaresolution.in\/blog\/best-phones-under-500-new-iphone-se-galaxy-a51-pixel-3a-xl-and-more.html","title":{"rendered":"Best phones under $500: New iPhone SE, Galaxy A51, Pixel 3A XL and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

With recently announced phones like the new iPhone SE<\/span>, the Galaxy A51<\/span> and the Moto G Stylus<\/span>, phone buyers on a tighter budget now have more options than ever to choose from. In addition to those phones, there are plenty of reliable handsets from 2019 as well — and all of them cost about $500 or less. And despite their affordable prices,\u00a0budget smartphones are getting more advanced<\/span> and pack premium features of their own like fast processors, amazing cameras and modern-day software features. To see our top picks, check out the list below and read CNET’s reviews. Note that we’ve linked to the unlocked version of each phone, and they should run on most of the big four US wireless carriers, unless specified otherwise.<\/p>\n

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With a four-year gap between the 2020\u00a0iPhone SE<\/a> and the previous one, Apple packed its latest budget phone with a bunch of upgrades. That includes wireless charging, better camera specs and water resistance. (Unfortunately, for wired headphone users, it doesn’t have a headphone jack.) If you’re looking for a new iPhone but want to save as much money as possible, the $399 (\u00a3419, AU$749) iPhone SE is your best bet.<\/p>\n

Read our Apple iPhone SE (2020) review.<\/p>\n

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In addition to its main Galaxy S flagship phones, Samsung has a more cost-conscious A series line of phones. This year it launched the\u00a0Galaxy A51, another phone that costs $399 (there is a\u00a05G<\/a>\u00a0variant that costs $499). The device has four cameras, an in-screen fingerprint reader and expandable memory.<\/p>\n

Read the Galaxy A51 first take<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Google’s\u00a0Pixel 3A XL<\/a> has everything you like about the Pixel 3A<\/a> (which is also on this list), but in a larger package (it has a 6-inch OLED screen compared to the Pixel 3A’s 5.6-inch screen). Both phones, however, have a headphone jack and keep the same amazing Night Sight camera from the original\u00a0Pixel 3<\/a>, which can shoot great photos in the dark. (Daytime photos and video recording look amazing, too.) The device is compatible with all the major US phone carriers as well.<\/p>\n

The bigger counterpart also features a larger 3,700-mAh battery.<\/p>\n

Read our Google Pixel 3A XL review.<\/p>\n

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If you’re looking for a cheaper Note 10<\/a> alternative, the $300 Moto G Stylus\u00a0features a stylus that you can store inside the phone along with built-in Notes app to help with productivity. The phone also features triple-rear cameras, 128GB of storage and a robust 4,000mAh battery.<\/p>\n

Read our Moto G Stylus review.<\/p>\n

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Although the\u00a0Galaxy A50<\/a>\u00a0came out last year (and is the predecessor to the A51 phone mentioned above), it’s still a great phone. Plus, at $250 it’s even cheaper than when it first launched. The phone has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen, an in-screen fingerprint reader and a headphone jack. On the back, the three cameras include a wide angle lens as well as a “depth lens,” which is used to take portrait shots with blurry, dramatic backgrounds.<\/p>\n

Read our Samsung Galaxy A50 review.<\/p>\n

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As the little brother of the Pixel 3A XL, the\u00a0Pixel 3A<\/a>\u00a0has nearly identical specs but\u00a0has a smaller screen and a smaller battery. It’s also cheaper, at only $399.<\/p>\n

Read our Google Pixel 3A review.<\/p>\n

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The new Moto G Power<\/a>\u00a0is a tad cheaper than the G Stylus at $250, but it packs a robust 5,000-mAh battery. During our testing, it lasted an impressive four days without a charge. The phone has three rear cameras (on of which is a macro lens), a 6.4-inch display and expandable memory.<\/p>\n

Read our Moto G Power review.<\/p>\n

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The Moto Z4<\/a>\u00a0launched in May 2019 without much fanfare, despite the fact that it’s one of the earliest phones that can connect to 5G<\/a>. It works with a Moto Mod modular accessory, which attaches to the back of the smartphone using magnetic pins. The phone is $499 and the Mod costs extra, but even with the additional costs, the Z4 is one of the cheaper 5G phones available now.<\/p>\n

Read our Motorola Moto Z4 review.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0often discounted<\/a>\u00a0Moto G7 Play<\/a> is one of our favorite affordable Android phones. Like the pricier Moto G7 (which we’ll get to later), it has a Snapdragon chipset and a water-repellent coating. But the G7 Play features a smaller 5.7-inch display and a single 13-megapixel camera. For those who like to take a lot of selfies, on the front of the phone you’ll find a selfie camera flash to brighten up all those memorable moments.<\/p>\n

Read more about the Moto G7 Play<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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It’s been two years since its launch, but the Galaxy S9<\/a> is still a phone worthy of consideration. Discounted at about $450 from online retailers, the phone is water resistant, has wireless charging, expandable storage and a headphone jack. Plus, its curved OLED display screen lends the phone a modern-day look that still endures.<\/p>\n

Read our Samsung Galaxy S9 review.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Moto G7<\/a>\u00a0may not be as cheap as its G7 Play counterpart, but at $300, it’s still a good deal. Though its single speaker doesn’t offer the greatest sound, and it takes mediocre low-light photos and video, the Moto G7 has a rear dual camera setup, an enduring battery life and a sleek design. It also charges quickly, which is useful when you need to juice up while on the go.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Read our Motorola Moto G7 review.<\/p>\n

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