Best Phones 2024 Under 500.  — google kept its midrange phone under $500, making the pixel 8a one of the better values you can find if you don't want to pay flagship prices.  — the best cheap phones.

 — let’s start with the best phones under $500.  — without a doubt, the google pixel 8a is the best phone under $500 — but fortunately, we’re living in a day and age that’s full of excellent and affordable smartphones.