Best Phones Under $500 in the USA
The best phones you can buy in the USA for under $500, ranked by our review rating and how recent they are, using prices from shops in the USA. The Google Pixel 10a tops the list with a 9/10 rating, from $369.
Shop prices in the USA last checked: September 2026
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Google Pixel 10a price in the USA9/10 Released March 5, 2026$369 Lowest of 4 shops -
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Oppo Find X8 price in the USA9/10 Released November 21, 2024$499 Lowest shop price -
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Xiaomi 14 price in the USA9/10 Released February 25, 2024$309 Lowest of 2 shops -
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POCO X6 Pro 5G price in the USA9/10 Released January 12, 2024$444 Lowest shop price -
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POCO X8 price in the USA8/10 Released September 2026$330 Lowest of 3 shops -
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro price in the USA8/10 Released 2026, August 28$299 Lowest shop price -
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Samsung Galaxy A37 5G price in the USA8/10 Released Announced March 25, 2026, Released April 9, 2026$292 Lowest shop price -
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iQOO Z11 price in the USA8/10 Released 2026, May 05$379 Lowest of 2 shops -
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G price in the USA8/10 Released 2026, April 07$229 Lowest shop price -
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Tecno Spark 50 5G price in the USA8/10 Released 2026, April 03$235 Lowest shop price -
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Samsung Galaxy A57 5G price in the USA8/10 Released March 25, 2026 (Announced)$423 Lowest of 4 shops -
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POCO X8 Pro price in the USA8/10 Released 2026, March 17$449 Lowest of 3 shops -
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Motorola Edge 70 Fusion price in the USA8/10 Released March 2026$340 Lowest of 4 shops -
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Motorola Moto G Power (2026) price in the USA8/10 Released February 6, 2026$99 Lowest of 2 shops -
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POCO M8 Pro 5G price in the USA8/10 Released January 8, 2026$345 Lowest of 2 shops
Frequently asked questions
What is the best phone under $500 in the USA?
Based on our reviews, the Google Pixel 10a is the best phone under $500 in the USA right now, from $369.
How is this list ranked?
Phones released in roughly the last three years whose lowest shop price in the USA is under $500 are ranked by our review rating, then by release date.
Are these prices final?
They are the lowest prices we found at shops in the USA when last checked. Prices and stock change often, so confirm with the shop before buying.