Back in 2019, purchasing a phone that cost $500 or less seemed almost impossible. That was especially true if you wanted advanced features, like multi-lens cameras and 5G. That's no longer the case in ...

Powerful enough to run most apps and games. Takes decent photos. More than a day of battery life. Excellent 120-Hz AMOLED display. 5G connectivity, MicroSD card slot, headphone jack. NFC for ...

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