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18 Best Rated Best Phones Under $250 in January 2022

The best phones under $250 list is compiled from brands: Motorola, TracFone, Apple, SAMSUNG, Samsung Electronics, TCL, Ulefone, Blackview, CUBOT, Kyocera, Jethro Trading Ltd.. This post is based on 80,811 customer reviews.

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Moto G Fast | Unlocked | Made for US by Motorola | 3/32GB | 16MP Camera | 2020 | White

Moto G Fast | Unlocked | Made for US by Motorola | 3/32GB | 16MP Camera | 2020 | White

SCORE
9.2
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Brand
Motorola
Prime

Operating System: Android 10
6.4" Max Vision HD+ display. Bring your favorite photos, movies, shows, and games to life on an ultra-wide display.more

2

TracFone Samsung Galaxy A01 4G LTE Prepaid Smartphone - Black - 16GB - Sim Card Included -CDMA

TracFone Samsung Galaxy A01 4G LTE Prepaid Smartphone - Black - 16GB - Sim Card Included -CDMA

SCORE
9.0
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Brand
TracFone
Prime

5.7" HD Screen; 2.0 GHz + 1.45 GHz Octa-Core Processor; Android 10.0
Note: This phone is carrier locked; Customers must have had their locked device activated on TracFone service for no fewer than 12 months, redeemed air time cards in no less than 12 months, and not have had their telephone number recycled or portedmore

3

Apple iPhone 8, 64GB, Gold - Fully Unlocked (Renewed)

Apple iPhone 8, 64GB, Gold - Fully Unlocked (Renewed)

SCORE
8.8
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Brand
Apple
Prime

Successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality and removal of any prior-user personal information.
Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.more

4

Samsung Galaxy A20s A207M 32GB DUOS GSM Unlocked Phone (International Variant/US Compatible LTE) - Black

Samsung Galaxy A20s A207M 32GB DUOS GSM Unlocked Phone (International Variant/US Compatible LTE) - Black

SCORE
8.8
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Brand
SAMSUNG
Prime

OS: Android 9.0 (Pie) - Chipset: Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 - CPU: Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 -GPU: Adreno 506
Main Camera: Triple - 13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide) + 5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor w/ LED flash, panorama, HDR : Selfie Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0more

5

Samsung Galaxy A21 Factory Unlocked Android Cell Phone, US Version Smartphone, 32GB Storage, Long-Lasting Battery, 6.5” Infinity Display, Quad Camera, Black

Samsung Galaxy A21 Factory Unlocked Android Cell Phone, US Version Smartphone, 32GB Storage, Long-Lasting Battery, 6.5” Infinity Display, Quad Camera, Black

SCORE
8.8
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Brand
Samsung Electronics
Prime

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A Lens for Your Favorite Angle: Capture shareable cell phone portraits, wide shots and videos with the Samsung Galaxy A21’s versatile, 16MP triple-lens cameramore

6

TCL 10L, Unlocked Android Smartphone with 6.53" FHD + LCD Display, 48MP Quad Rear Camera System, 64GB+6GB RAM, 4000mAh Battery

TCL 10L, Unlocked Android Smartphone with 6.53" FHD + LCD Display, 48MP Quad Rear Camera System, 64GB+6GB RAM, 4000mAh Battery

SCORE
8.8
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Brand
TCL
Prime

Up to 64GB of internal memory, expandable up to 256GB via microSD card (sold separately).
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Octa-core processor, and 6GB of RAM for a smooth performance.more

7

Moto E | Unlocked | Made for US by Motorola | 2/32GB | 13MP Camera | 2020 | Blue

Moto E | Unlocked | Made for US by Motorola | 2/32GB | 13MP Camera | 2020 | Blue

SCORE
8.8
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Brand
Motorola
Prime

Ultra-responsive performance. Feel your phone respond instantly to every touch, tap, and swipe with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 octa-core processor.
Convenient fingerprint reader. Instantly unlock your phone with the discrete fingerprint reader on the back of the device.more

8

Apple iPhone 7 Matte Black 32GB Verizon Unlocked (Renewed)

Apple iPhone 7 Matte Black 32GB Verizon Unlocked (Renewed)

SCORE
8.4
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Brand
Apple
Prime

New 12MP camera, optical image stabilization, Quad-LED true Tone Flash, and live Photos LTE Advanced up to 450 Mbps and 802. 11a/b/G/openings/AC Wi-Fi with MIMO iOS 10 and iCloud
An entirely new camera system. The brightest, most colorful iPhone display ever. The fastest performance and best battery life in an iPhone. Every bit as powerful as it looks.more

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Unlocked Smartphones Ulefone Note 9P (2020) Android 10 Unlocked Cell phones, Triple Rear Camera Triple Card Slots, 6.52" Waterdrop Full-Screen Dual SIM Phones, 4500mAh Global Bands, US Version - Green

Unlocked Smartphones Ulefone Note 9P (2020) Android 10 Unlocked Cell phones, Triple Rear Camera Triple Card Slots, 6.52" Waterdrop Full-Screen Dual SIM Phones, 4500mAh Global Bands, US Version - Green

SCORE
8.2
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Brand
Ulefone
Prime

💫 Ultra-Large 6.52-inch Waterdrop Screen 2.5D curved glass; 4500mAh with OTG function
💫 3 independent card slots for dual Nano SIM and 1* TF cardmore

10

Apple iPhone 7, 32GB, Gold - Fully Unlocked (Renewed)

Apple iPhone 7, 32GB, Gold - Fully Unlocked (Renewed)

SCORE
8.2
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Brand
Apple
Prime

Inspected and guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage, which is not noticeable when the device is held at arms length.
Fully unlocked and compatible with any carrier of choice (e.g. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, US-Cellular, Cricket, Metro, etc.).more

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