Top 10 Budget Android Phones in 2027
The Google Pixel 9a is the best budget Android phone, from $499 with 7 years of updates. The Motorola Moto G Power (2026) at $399.99 is #2 and the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G at $379.99 is #3.
At a glance
| # | Pick | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google Pixel 9a | From $499 | Buyers who keep a phone for years |
| 2 | Motorola Moto G Power (2026) | $399.99 | Big screen and big battery for the money |
| 3 | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | $379.99 | An AMOLED screen at a mid-range price |
| 4 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | $499 | A fast, distinctive phone |
| 5 | Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026) | $499.99 | Note-taking with a built-in stylus |
| 6 | Google Pixel 10a | From $599 | The newest Pixel A-series phone |
| 7 | TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro | $329.99 | A paper-like, easy-on-the-eyes screen |
| 8 | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | $489.99 | Samsung buyers who want IP68 |
| 9 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | $269.99 | A low price from a major brand |
| 10 | TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G | $249.99 | The lowest price on the list |
Pick by what you want
The ranking
Google Pixel 9a
The Google Pixel 9a starts at $499, gets 7 years of updates, and has a 48 MP wide and 13 MP ultrawide camera.
Motorola Moto G Power (2026)
The Motorola Moto G Power (2026) costs $399.99 and has a 6.8-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, a 5200mAh battery and a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip.
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G costs $379.99 and has a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display and a 5,000 mAh battery rated for up to 23 hours of video playback.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro costs $499 and has a 6.83-inch 144 Hz display, a 5,080 mAh battery and a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip.
Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026)
The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026) costs $499.99 with a 5200mAh battery, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip, 8GB of RAM and IP68 protection.
Google Pixel 10a
The Google Pixel 10a starts at $599, with a 6.3-inch display that goes up to 120Hz, 7 years of updates and IP68 protection.
TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro
The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro costs $329.99 and has a 6.9-inch FHD+ 120Hz NXTPAPER display, a 5200mAh battery and a 50MP rear camera with OIS.
Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G costs $489.99 with a 6.7-inch display, a 5,000 mAh battery and IP68 protection.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G costs $269.99 and has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display in a 7.5 mm body.
TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G
The TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G costs $249.99 and has a 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz NXTPAPER display, a 5010mAh battery and a 50MP primary camera.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What is the best budget Android phone?
The Google Pixel 9a, from $499, with 7 years of updates and a 48 MP wide camera.
What is the cheapest phone on this list?
The TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G at $249.99; the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is $269.99.
Which budget Android phone has a built-in stylus?
The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026), at $499.99, with 8GB of RAM.
How long does the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro get updates?
Nothing promises 3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches.
List price (as published) at a glance
Official sites
- Google Pixel 9a · store.google.com
- Motorola Moto G Power (2026) · motorola.com
- Samsung Galaxy A27 5G · samsung.com
- Nothing Phone (4a) Pro · us.nothing.tech
- Motorola Moto G Stylus (2026) · motorola.com
- Google Pixel 10a · store.google.com
- TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro · us.tcl.com
- Samsung Galaxy A37 5G · samsung.com
- Samsung Galaxy A17 5G · samsung.com
- TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G · us.tcl.com
Sources
Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.