Best Android Phones Under $500

ASUS Zenfone 6

The newest phone on this list is the ASUS ZenFone 6, which got released in May of 2019 for only $499. We know ASUS isn't a household name for phones, but they make some of the best computers and laptops on the market. 

ASUS' new phone for 2019 is seriously crazy impressive considering the price point. Plus, it has something very special going on. It matches or beats the Galaxy S10+ and OnePlus 7 Pro in multiple areas, yet it's very affordable. Here's what's important and why you should consider it. 

This phone has a bezel-free, notch-free, all-screen 6.4-inch 1080p HD display that looks pretty great. Then, it runs on the same Snapdragon 855 as the Galaxy S10+ so it's plenty powerful. You get 8GB of RAM, 128 or 256GB of storage, and a massive 5,000 mAh battery, which is downright insane. The Galaxy S10+ is only 4,150 mAh. You'll also enjoy Android 9 Pie, dual stereo speakers and a headphone jack. It has it all. 

And finally, you'll enjoy a nice 48-Megapixel main and 13MP ultrawide camera setup on the back. Here's the kicker, there's a motor inside the camera and it actually flips out and up, over the top, and becomes your front-facing camera. It's a bit odd, and potentially something that could break, and a very different approach than what we've seen from Samsung, Apple, or even the popup from OnePlus. Either way, it's pretty unique and a for-sure conversation starter. All of this is surprisingly very cheap. 

Buy it Now from ASUS for $499 or Gearbest for $549