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    25 Best Rated Best Smartphones Under $250 in March 2023

    The best smartphones under $250 list is compiled from brands: BLU, OUKITEL, TCL, Motorola, Samsung Electronics, DOOGEE, Simple Mobile, CUBOT, Ulefone, Nokia, SAMSUNG, GreatCall, ZTE, RCA. This post is based on 11,502 customer reviews.

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      Mar 20, 2023 1:39 PM
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    BLU G90 Pro – 6.5” HD+ Gaming Smartphone, Quad Camera, 128GB+4GB RAM – Purple Haze
    BLU G90 Pro – 6.5” HD+ Gaming Smartphone, Quad Camera, 128GB+4GB RAM – Purple Haze
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      9.0
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    • Brand
      BLU
    • Quad A.I Camera 48MP Sony Sensor + Depth Recognition + 8MP Wide Angle 120° + 2MP Macro + LED Flash, and 32MP Front Selfie Camera
    • Gorgeous 6.5” Full HD+ Infinity Display; Premium Glass Designmore
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    OUKITEL WP8 Pro (2020) Rugged Smartphone, 6.49” Display, 4GB 64GB Dual SIM IP68 Waterproof Unlocked Cell Phones, 16MP Triple Camera Android 10, 5000mAh Battery Face/Fingerprint ID, GPS NFC, Orange
    OUKITEL WP8 Pro (2020) Rugged Smartphone, 6.49” Display, 4GB 64GB Dual SIM IP68 Waterproof Unlocked Cell Phones, 16MP Triple Camera Android 10, 5000mAh Battery Face/Fingerprint ID, GPS NFC, Orange
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      8.8
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    • Brand
      OUKITEL
    • ▶▶【6.49 inch Display & 16MP Triple Rear Camera】 OUKITEL WP8 Pro rugged smartphone uses a large 6.49 inches 19.5:9 HD+ IPS display with a screen ratio of up to 90%. It is equipped with In-Cell full-fit screen technology to make color performance accurate and has a comfortable screen visual experience. WP8 PRO is equipped with a 16MP+2MP+2MP triple rear camera and an 8MP front camera, which can shoot at close range clearly, allowing you to capture the moments and beauty of the world freely.
    • ▶▶【Custom Button & Other Outdoor Functions】 The custom buttons of the OUKITEL WP8 Pro IP68 rugged mobile phones allow you to quickly access flashlights, cameras, SOS emergency calls, etc., making your life and outdoor work easier. WP8 Pro has a multi-functional NFC, allowing you to conveniently use Google play and car payment. It also includes a series of other outdoor functions, such as facial recognition, fingerprint unlock, compass, GPS positioning, etc.more
    3
    TCL 10L, Unlocked Android Smartphone with 6.53" FHD + LCD Display, 48MP Quad Rear Camera System, 64GB+6GB RAM, 4000mAh Battery - Arctic White
    TCL 10L, Unlocked Android Smartphone with 6.53" FHD + LCD Display, 48MP Quad Rear Camera System, 64GB+6GB RAM, 4000mAh Battery - Arctic White
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      8.8
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    • Brand
      TCL
    • Compatible with GSM carriers, including AT&T and T-Mobile. This device is also certified for use on Verizon’s LTE network. If your device is not receiving messages or experiences an error when making phone calls on Verizon, your account may need to be provisioned to support “CDMA-less” devices. To do this, please contact Verizon’s technical support team or your account’s business representative for assistance. This device is not compatible with CDMA networks.
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Octa-core processor, and 6GB of RAM for a smooth performance.more
    4
    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
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    • SCORE
      8.8
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    • Brand
      Motorola
    • In-box: Charger, USB Cable, Guides, SIM tool
    • Ultra-responsive performance. Feel your phone respond instantly to every touch, tap, and swipe with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 octa-core processor.more
    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
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    • SCORE
      8.8
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    • Brand
      Samsung Electronics
    • Charge Up. Power Through: Spend more time scrolling, texting and sharing, and less time looking for an outlet to charge your mobile phone; Its long-lasting battery has the power to keep up with you
    • 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
    OUKITEL C21 Unlocked Smartphone, Android 10 Unlocked Cell Phone with Dual Sim 64GB/4GB 20MP Selfie Helio P60 6.4'' FHD+ Octa Core 4000mAh Face ID + Fingerprint GSM 4G, GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi
    OUKITEL C21 Unlocked Smartphone, Android 10 Unlocked Cell Phone with Dual Sim 64GB/4GB 20MP Selfie Helio P60 6.4'' FHD+ Octa Core 4000mAh Face ID + Fingerprint GSM 4G, GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi
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    • SCORE
      8.6
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    • Brand
      OUKITEL
    • 【Vivid FHD+ Display & Suitable Size】6.4'' FHD+ Hole Punch LTPS 19.3:9 Fullview Display, 2310x1080 Resolution. Brings you sharp display and fits in the palm of your hand comfortably
    • 【Cell phones with 20MP Selfie】 OUKITEL C21 come with amazing AI 20MP Selfie + 16MP Main Quad Camera. AI scene recognition intelligently detects different scenes and automatically adjusts brightness, contrast, saturation, etc. Recording your unforgettable life, discovery wonderful moment and take beautiful Selfiesmore
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    Unlocked Smartphone DOOGEE N30 (2021) Mobile Phone 4GB+128GB Triple Rear Camera 6.55" Infinity Display Android 10.0 4500mAh 4G Dual SIM Phones White
    Unlocked Smartphone DOOGEE N30 (2021) Mobile Phone 4GB+128GB Triple Rear Camera 6.55" Infinity Display Android 10.0 4500mAh 4G Dual SIM Phones White
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    • SCORE
      8.4
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    • Brand
      DOOGEE
    • ★ Fast and Stable Performance ★ Equipped with a Mtk Helio A25 Octa Core, 4GB RAM, Android 10, DOOGEE N30 smartphone is smooth and fast without delays. 4500mAh battery offers continuous working time of 8 hours and standby time of over 24 hours. Keep your smartphonephone online for a long time.
    • ★ Extreme Pleasure Experience ★ DOOGEE N30 unlocked cell phone has a specially configured LCD screen with 93% HD+ screen-to-Body Ratio and a separate graphics card to improve the image quality, hole screen and 6.55" display to achieve a maximum appearance. 128GB Storage and 256GB expandable storage, let you enjoy the mobile phone video game experience.more
    8
    Simple Mobile Samsung Galaxy A01 4G LTE Prepaid Smartphone - Black - 16GB - Sim Card Included - GSM
    Simple Mobile Samsung Galaxy A01 4G LTE Prepaid Smartphone - Black - 16GB - Sim Card Included - GSM
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    • SCORE
      8.4
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    • Brand
      Simple Mobile
    • 5.7" HD Screen; 2.0 GHz + 1.45 GHz Octa-Core Processor ; Android 10.0
    • Unlimited Talk, Text and Data Plans starting as low as $25/monthmore
    9
    CUBOT X30 Unlocked Smartphone, 8GB/256GB,6.4 Inch FHD Display, 48MP Five Al Rear Camera, Android 10 Unlocked Cell Phones 4200mAh Battery, 4G Dual SIM, Gradiet+Green
    CUBOT X30 Unlocked Smartphone, 8GB/256GB,6.4 Inch FHD Display, 48MP Five Al Rear Camera, Android 10 Unlocked Cell Phones 4200mAh Battery, 4G Dual SIM, Gradiet+Green
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    • SCORE
      8.4
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    • Brand
      CUBOT
    • ※【4200mAh Huge Battery, 5V / 2A Fast Charge】: This unlocked phone can be used for more than 12 hours with intensive use. 7 days standby time. Thanks to fast charging, X30 smartphone is ready for use again more quickly. Modern USB Type C charging port ( Type C headphone jack)and non-removable battery.
    • ※【 4G Dual SIM, Global Band】: CUBOT X30 phone compatibility with GSM, WCDMA and 4G LTE in most carriers such as T-mobile, Metro PCS, Cricket, AT&T, it also supports dual Nano SIM Card Or 1 Nano SIM + 1 TF Card, GPS systems Gallileo, NFC, Glonass, and Beidou. Thanks to 4G LTE Band you can connect your family all over the world.more
    10
    OUKITEL WP5 (2020) Rugged Smartphone, 8000mAh Battery IP68 Waterproof Android 10 Unlocked Cell Phones 4G LTE Dual SIM, 5.5inches 4GB 32GB Triple Camera Face/Fingerprint Unlock GPS Global Version
    OUKITEL WP5 (2020) Rugged Smartphone, 8000mAh Battery IP68 Waterproof Android 10 Unlocked Cell Phones 4G LTE Dual SIM, 5.5inches 4GB 32GB Triple Camera Face/Fingerprint Unlock GPS Global Version
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    • SCORE
      8.4
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    • Brand
      OUKITEL
    • ▶▶【IP68 Waterproof Dustproof Drop-proof】The rugged phone OUKITEL WP5 has been designed with an IP68 rating and a wide operating temperature range of -10°C to 70°C , specific for outdoor use, has drop proof, waterproof and dustproof (Resistant to survive from 1.2 meters dropping and waterproof under 1.5 meters until 30 minutes)
    • ▶▶【13MP+5MP+2MP Triple Rear Cameras & Dual SIM Cards】 Oukitel WP5 smartphone equipped with a 13MP + 5 MP + 2MP rear lens, gives you the freedom to capture the moment and beauty of the world. It supports two cards simultaneously, you can insert 2 sims card or 1 sim card + 1 SD card. Now you can carry both your SIM cards and expand the storage of the phone up to 128 extra GBs using a Micro-SD card! Store more, delete less.more

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