Zone Telechargement Gratuit: Best cheap Android phones (September 2016)

There was a time, not all that long ago, that in order to own a powerful smartphone you would either need to commit to a two-year contract, or you would be expected to pay as much as $600 – $800. Thankfully, this has changed considerably in the last few years. There are now several manufacturers that offer handsets that bring quality specs and yet are priced low enough you don't need to take out a second mortgage or sign your life away to a carrier. In this article, we take a look at some of the best low-cost Android phones on the market.

Now, obviously the idea of "low-cost" is somewhat subjective. For some folks it is anything under $300, for others it might mean devices that are under $200. With this in mind, we'll bring you nine devices in all: three that are under $200, three that are under $300, and three that are under $400 — this way everyone wins.

As for how we'll 'rank' the phones? Basically we are looking at a number of factors though price/value ratio is probably among one of the highest factors here. It is also worth mentioning that all devices on this list will be full unlocked, and off contract. For those US readers looking for even cheaper phones and don't mind going with a locked-down handset through a prepaid carrier, you'll want to check out our Cricket, AT&T, Boost, T-Mobile and Verizon prepaid lists.

Editor's note – we will be updating this list as more devices hit the market. This article reflects things from a US/EU centric perspective, though many of these devices and pricing will apply to other international markets as well.

Update, September 2016: This month we removed the ASUS ZenFone 2 and BLU Life One X to make room for the Nexus 5X and Moto G4 Play.

Best phones under $200

#1 – Moto G4 Play

Lenovo's Moto G4 Play enters the market with a low price tag, solid specifications and a familiar design language we've all grown to love.

It sports a 5.0-inch HD display, solid Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB of RAM, and an 8MP rear camera that's great for snapping the occasional photo. Plus, you get a removable 2800mAh battery, which is a feature many manufacturers have been leaving out of their phones lately.

Specs

5.0-inch IPS LCD display with 1280 x 720 resolution, 294ppi
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
2GB of RAM
16GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
Removable 2800mAh battery
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
144.4 x 72 x 9.9mm, 137g

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#2 – Motorola Moto G (2015)

The Moto G, one of the most beloved budget phones on the market, is now in its third iteration. This time around, the handset offers up a 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor and either 8GB storage and 1GB RAM, or 16GB storage and 2GB RAM. bother models include microSD support, a 13MP rear cam, a 5MP front cam, a 5-inch 720p LCD display, and a hefty 2470mAh non-removable battery. While the Moto G has never been about flashy extras, this year's model does introduce waterproofing and LTE to the mix.

For those that lust for customization, the Moto G also includes limited Moto Maker support. While this feature isn't as robust as you'd find with the Moto X Style (Pure Edition), it's still a great step in the right direction. As for software? The phone runs Lollipop out of the box, and it is likely only a matter of time before a Marshmallow upgrade makes its way into the hands of consumers.

It should be noted that only the model with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of on-board storage reaches the under-$200 price point. To get the higher end variant, you'll need to pay around $219 in most regions.

Specs

5.0-inch LCD display with 720 x 1280 resolution, 294 ppi
1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
1/2 GB of RAM
8/16 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 32 GB
13 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
Non-removable 2470 mAh battery
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6 mm, 155 g

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#3 – honor 5X

Huawei has finally announced its plans to break into the US market with the honor 5X. The honor 5X was announced a number of months ago, but it was just recently revealed that the dual-SIM budget handset would be coming to the United States for only $200.

Featuring an all-metal build and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, the 5X absolutely comes to market with a few features that we don't normally see on sub-$200 smartphones. It comes with a big 5.5-inch Full HD display, Snapdragon 616 processor, 16GB of storage and microSD expansion up to 128GB. It also comes with a 13MP rear camera, a pretty sizable 3000mAh battery, and runs Huawei's EMUI atop Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box. Huawei says the device will receive its update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow sometime soon, as well.

You can purchase the honor 5X from Amazon in Dark Grey, Daybreak Silver or Sunset Gold color options for only $199.99.

Specs

5.5-inch IPS LCD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 401 ppi
1.5 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor
2 GB of RAM
16 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 128 GB
13 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
Non-removable 3000 mAh battery
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
151.3 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm, 158 g

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Best phones under $300

#1 – Moto G4 Plus

The Moto G series has always been among the best bang for your buck smartphones around, and things remain the same with Motorola's latest mid-ranger, the Moto G4 Plus. It has everything you'd want in an inexpensive smartphone: a big Full HD display, plenty of RAM and on-board storage, and also a great 16MP rear-facing camera. This G4 Plus model also comes with a fingerprint sensor, which is a first for the Moto G line.

The best part? It's available for just $250 through Moto Maker, so you'll be able to customize the colors, engraving on the back, greeting, and more.

Specs

5.5-inch IPS LCD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 401ppi
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor
2/3/4GB of RAM
16/32/64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
16MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
Non-removable 3000mAh battery
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
153 x 76.6 x 9.8mm, 155g

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#2 – Nexus 5X

Google chose to release two Nexus smartphones in 2015 – the higher-end Nexus 6P made by Huawei and the LG-made Nexus 5X, which is the true sequel to LG's beloved Nexus 5 from 2013. Both of these devices feature similar specifications, but they still manage to stand out drastically from one another. The Nexus 5X has one of the best processors on the market (the Snapdragon 808), a decent 2700mAh battery and a really great 12.3 megapixel rear-facing camera. It also boasts a fingerprint scanner on the back Google is calling Nexus Imprint, a front-facing speaker that provides decent audio quality and of course, this phone runs the latest version of Android.

In our full review, we had just a few gripes. While the Snapdragon 808 processor is very capable of performing just about everything you throw at it, the fact that the 5X comes with just 2GB of RAM makes us nervous for the future. It also only comes with 16 or 32GB of on-board storage with no microSD card expansion, so folks who are used to 32 or 64GB variants will need to rely on cloud storage when it comes to keeping media on the phone.
Considering that the Nexus 6P costed only $120 more than the 5X at launch, it was a tad difficult to recommend this smartphone at the start. Now that it's dropped in price, though, we really think this is one of the better phones you can buy at this price range.

Specs

5.2-inch IPS LCD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 423 ppi
1.8 GHz hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor
2 GB of RAM
16/32 GB of on-board storage, no microSD card expansion
12.3 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
Non-removable 2700 mAh battery
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
147 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm, 136 g

#3 – OnePlus X

The OnePlus X is one of the best budget devices you can purchase right now. It's compact, extremely fast, and boasts many of the same software features that come with its older brother, the OnePlus 2. It has an impressive 5.0-inch AMOLED display, a perfectly capable Snapdragon 801 processor, 3 gigabytes of RAM, microSD card expansion up to 128GB and two SIM card slots.

There are a few things to watch out for, though. If you want to activate the device on AT&T or T-Mobile's networks, you may not have great 4G LTE coverage, as the device is missing the appropriate bands. It also comes with no NFC on board, so you won't be able to use mobile payment methods like Android Pay.

If you're looking for a budget-friendly smartphone and don't mind spending a few extra bucks, get the OnePlus X. You can purchase it from OnePlus' website for $249.99.

Specs

5.0-inch AMOLED display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 441 ppi
2.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor
3 GB of RAM
16 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 128 GB
13 MP rear camera, 8 MP front camera
Non-removable 2525 mAh battery
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
140 x 69 x 6.9 mm, 138 g

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Best phones under $400

#1 – ZTE Axon 7

ZTE's Axon Pro from 2015 was a good phone, but it fell short in a few key areas. It came to market with only one storage option, no expandable memory, and the dual camera setup on the back of the device felt a bit gimmicky. Not only does the company's latest flagship fix all of those problems, it brings much more to the table.

It has a big 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED display, the latest Snapdragon processor, plenty of RAM, multiple storage options, and yes, expandable memory up to 256GB. It also sports some killer front-facing speakers, all-day battery life, a great camera, and a sleek, attractive design. While certain parts of the software could use a little more polish, the ZTE Axon 7 goes toe-to-toe with the best in the Android market. It's also inexpensive at only $400, making this an even more attractive option for folks looking to score a solid flagship device.

Specs

5.5-inch AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 538ppi
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
4/6GB of RAM
64/128GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
20MP front camera, 8MP rear camera
Non-removable 3250mAh battery
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
151.7 x 75 x 7.9mm, 175g

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#2 – OnePlus 3

OnePlus did a great job at hyping up its 2015 flagship, the OnePlus 2. After missing the mark in a few key areas like camera and software performance, though, it was very clear the company still had a lot of work to do.

Fast forward to 2016 and we now have the OnePlus 3. Not only does it fix many of the issues we had with the 2, it also brings some new software and camera features to the table that are definitely worth checking out.

With the OnePlus 3 you get a thin, all-metal unibody design, a Snapdragon 820 processor, a massive 6GB of RAM and a perfectly capable 16MP rear camera. The battery is a little smaller this time around, but it does come with Dash Charging technology that will be able to get you a 60% charge in just 30 minutes. Oh, it has NFC too!

The best part? You can buy it right now for just $399 without and invite. That's right – OnePlus has finally done away with the dreaded invite system for good.

Specs

5.5-inch Optic AMOLED display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 401ppi
2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
6GB of RAM
64GB of on-board storage, no microSD expansion
16MP rear camera, 8MP front camera
Non-removable 3,000mAh battery
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
152.7 x 74.7 x 7.35mm, 158g

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#3 – Motorola Moto X Pure Edition (aka Style)

The Moto X Pure Edition (or Moto X Style if you live outside the U.S.) boasts a big 5.7-inch Quad HD display, a powerful Snapdragon 808 processor, a really good 21MP rear camera and a big 3000mAh battery. You can also customize this device through Moto Maker, allowing you to choose whichever back plate, front plate and accent colors you'd like. Additionally, this is one of the first flagship devices other than Google's own Nexus phones to receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

It might not be the most high-end device on this list, but the combination of a cheap base price, customizability via Moto Maker and amazing software experience really helps set this phone apart from the rest. The Moto X Pure Edition can be yours starting at just $399.99 from Motorola or Amazon.

Specs

5.7-inch IPS LCD display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 520 ppi
1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor
3 GB of RAM
16/32/64 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 128 GB
21 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
Non-removable 3000 mAh battery
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
153.9 x 76.2 x 11.06 mm, 179 g

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So there you have it – our picks for the best budget-friendly options Android has to offer at the moment. Did we miss anything? Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Best cheap Android phones (September 2016)

Best phones under $200

#1 – Moto G4 Play

#2 – Motorola Moto G (2015)

#3 – honor 5X

Best phones under $300

#1 – Moto G4 Plus

#2 – Nexus 5X

#3 – OnePlus X

Best phones under $400

#1 – ZTE Axon 7

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#2 – OnePlus 3

#3 – Motorola Moto X Pure Edition (aka Style)

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