<ul><li>Different phone makers have different ideas about what makes a good, affordable phone, so there's likely a budget phone that's perfect for you.</li><li>For budget phone recommendations, we like models that prioritize performance and camera quality; these are the qualities that most directly affect your experience with a phone</li><li>Google Pixel 8a is our top choice among the best cheap phones in 2024.</li><li>If the Pixel 8a is out of your price range, we recommend the Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) as the next best budget option with a truly affordable price tag.</li><li>Our top pick for the best "cheap" iPhone is the iPhone 14; it's nominally cheap but offers the modern Apple smartphone experience for the best value.</li><li>Best overall: Google Pixel 8a - See at Amazon</li><li>Best true budget phone: Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2024) - See at Amazon</li><li>Best cheap iPhone: iPhone 14 - See at Verizon</li><li>Best cheap iPhone alternative: iPhone SE (2022) - See at Verizon</li><li>Best camera: Google Pixel 8a - See at Amazon</li></ul>

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