Best budget smartphones

With a name like "smartphone", these devices sound like they should demand a hefty price tag, but you'd be surprised at how little you need to pay to get a phone with a full range of smartphone features.

We've put together a list of our favourites available in Australia, with the vast majority of these handsets costing less than AU$200. These are available through the major telcos, but you can also find a good range of these handsets at electronics retailers like Dick Smith Electronics and Harvey Norman.

The main difference between the handsets listed below and the more expensive phones around tends to be the size and quality of the touchscreens, so make sure you have a play with a budget-priced phone before buying it to be sure you can easily read and use the display.

If you're shopping for a cheaper smartphone, you might also like to check out our guide to choosing the best value prepaid plans.