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The 5 best budget smartphones of 2025, so far
Shopping for a new phone? Here's our picks for those that want to stay trendy for a low price.
The biggest drawbacks here are the lack of MagSafe support — so accessories like the Apple Wallet won’t snap on magnetically —and a price that’s significantly higher than the now-retired iPhone SE. If sub-$600 phones still feel too steep, Samsung’s Galaxy A16 5G is the kind of under-$200 steal that proves you don’t have to spend big for a solid Android experience. Its plastic build and large size are easy trade-offs for what you get: a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, splash-proof durability, and surprisingly good photos for a budget phone.
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