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WIRED Rounds Up the Best Cheap Phones of 2026

Original: 7 Best Cheap Phones (2026), Tested and Reviewed There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones

WIRED has published its tested and reviewed list of the seven best budget smartphones of 2026, with picks ranging from $100 to $800 across both iPhone and Android. The outlet argues there is little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone, as affordable models now hold up well under testing.

Why now: Consumers are actively looking for advice on affordable phones as budget models increasingly match pricier flagships.

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• 7 Best Cheap Phones (2026), Tested and Reviewed There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $800—stood up to WIRED’s testing. https://www. wired.com/story/best-cheap-pho nes/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews #… · techwire@gamefan.net · 3

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