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Bargain hunters like yourself are looking for the best bang for buck. These are the best budget phones in the USA in 2023 for you to choose from.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the year 2020 saw a number of solid budget smartphones manufactured and released into the United States of America. All the budget phones listed below are smartphones that cost less than $400 and are available both carrier locked and unlocked all around the USA.
We have also taken the pains to list phones under different price brackets, so there is something for everyone, including those who are not looking to spend more than $200 on a smartphone this year.
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The best budget phones in the USA in 2023
Our list starts from the top down and presents you with options from manufacturers like Google, Apple, Motorola, and Nokia.
The best budget phones in the USA under $400
Google Pixel 4a . This is easily the best bargain smartphone available in the USA at this time. What does it bring to the table?
A 5.81-inch OLED display, Android 10 OS, Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset, 6GB of RAM, a generous 128GB of internal memory, as well as a 3140mAh battery coupled with 18W fast charging.
The selfie camera is an 8-megapixel shooter, while at the back is a single but capable 12MP camera – perhaps the best camera you can buy for the price.
This entire package is available unlocked for only $349 and it is compatible with all US networks.
iPhone SE 2020 is the most affordable iPhone in the market today. It has 4.7″ display and is powered by the A13 Bionic chipset and packs 3GB of RAM and has options of 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB internal storage.

The SE 2020 has a 12MP camera and is well built, like all Apple smartphones. The battery is small-sized though – a mere 1821mAh capacity. 18W fast charging and Qi wireless charging are available.
It is the only iOS device on our list of the best budget phones in the USA in 2021. You can pick the Apple iPhone SE 2020 up from your carrier or independent retailer/store for $399.
The best budget phones in the USA under $250
Moto G Power brings a 6.4″ display to the table, with Android 10 and a SNapdragon 665 processor. RAM is 4GB, and internal memory is 64GB, expandable via memory card. The front camera is a 16MP shooter.
Flip the phone over to observe a triple camera setip of 16-megapixel main lens, 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth sensor.

Moto G Power has stereo speakers and is IP 52 water-repellent, so it can take splashes and droplets of water in stride. There is a hefty 5000mAh battery to keep the lights on for long periods.
Moto G Power is available unlocked for $220. You can also pick a carrier locked unit for a mere $146 on the Total Wireless network. You will not be able to use it on any other wireless carrier though, unless you get it unlocked.
The best budget phones in the USA under $200
Nokia 5.3 is an Android 10 smartphone with a 6. 55-inch HD+ display. It runs the stock version of Android OS and so offers a clean user experience devoid of blotware. The software will be upgraded to Android 11 and 12 when those are available.
It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage. The option to expand it via a memory card is available.

The front camera has an 8-megapixel lens. At the back is a quad camera with a 13MP primary lens, a 5MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor.
Battery capacity is 4000mAh and 10W charging is available via a USB Type-C port.
The Nokia 5.3 is available unlocked for all cell phone carriers at a pocket-friendly price of $189 only.
The best budget phones in the USA under $150
Moto G Fast is one of the best cheap phones in the US. It has a 6.4″ HD+ display and is powered by a Snapdragon 665 chipset. It has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

The front camera has an 8-megapixel lens. There is a triple camera at the back, comprising of a 16MP main lens, a 2MP macro lens, and an 8MP ultra-wide lens. Battery capacity is 4000mAh.
The Moto G Fast is available unlocked and is compatible with all US GSM networks. Motorola says it is made for the US. It is available in colour White and goes for $149.99.
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Android phones are now commonplace, with more people increasingly relying on them in their daily lives. However, there are times when these devices seem to develop a mind of their own and begin to display a Process System is Not responding error message, what do you do when this happens? Well, you can find out in this guide.
The “Process system is not responding” error message is particularly popular with Android phones, especially devices that are over a year old. Some of the more popular causes of this occurrence range from a low device storage space to updates not installing properly on your Android device.

But then, the fact your Android smartphone displays this error message does not mean you should get a new one, no, you can always take a number of steps to take care of this anomaly.
Today, we will be looking at a number of quick tips that can help you get control of your Android smartphone when it displays an error message.
- Restart the device: Sometimes, all your Android smartphone needs is a good old phone reboot. For most Android devices, all you need to do is hold the power button down for a number of seconds, a number of options will come up, click on Reboot to restart your device. If this does not work, you can also try holding down the power button and volume up button at the same time, then use the power button to turn on the device.

Android OS is the most popular mobile operating system with over 2.5 billion users worldwide
- Try a factory reset: This method is seen by most as a last resort, this is because you will end up losing all your device’s data. Due to this fact, it is best to back up your phone’s data before trying this out. To restore your device to its factory settings, follow these simple steps:
- Navigate to the Settings section of your Android phone.
- Go to General > Backup & Restore .
- Select Factory Data Reset. Your Android device will warn you about files that may be lost, then click on the Reset button.
After you turn on your device, the Process system is not responding error messages should no longer pop up.
- Check your Android device’s SD card: Messages popping up on your screen saying Process system is not responding may be due to problems with your SD card. First off, check if your SD card is working well and is not corrupted, if it is corrupted, then you need to get another memory card. If it is not corrupted, then this issue may be due to a full storage, so try freeing up some memory on your phone.
You can do this by transferring some of your apps to your phone’s internal storage. Go to Settings > Application manager , then select the app you wish to transfer. If the app is stored on your card, you will see an option prompting you to move the app to your device storage, tap this and move the app to your phone memory. However, you need to take note of the phone memory before doing this so you do not run into the same storage problem again. At least your Android device should have an internal memory of 500MB and adequate RAM to ensure smooth operations.
Author:Alfa Baye
Staff Writer