Both the Galaxy S8 and S8+ are fantastic phones — in fact, we think they’re the best Android phones available and Samsung is now taking orders on unlocked versions of the phones. But regular prices starting at $750, Samsung’s latest phones are pretty expensive as well. And that only makes inexpensive Android phones even more appealing, particularly if they’re not tied to any carrier.

As far as other unlocked Android phones go, the Pixel and Pixel XL from Google are terrific options, and while they’re cheaper the the Galaxy S8 and S8+, it’s not that much of a cost savings. If you’d prefer to spend less than $500 on your next smartphone, you can’t go wrong with the OnePlus 3T ($439), the latest phone from OnePlus which features a better processor and longer battery life than its predecessor, our former top pick, the OnePlus 3. (Just be aware that OnePlus reportedly is working on a new version of its flagship phone for later this year.) Meanwhile, one of our favorite unlocked phones from 2016 — Huawei’s Honor 8— has been updated to the latest version of Android.
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