The Best Budget Android Phones under $300

By Christie Graham

Last updated 30 May 2022

Chances are you’re reading this because you just can’t bring yourself to fork out $1,000 for ‘the top of the line’ or perhaps your parents need a phone that’s simply a phone and not a second wallet. Either way, you’ve come to the right place because in this article we’ve done the heavy lifting for you and compiled the ultimate list of cheap Android phones that are still great value for $300 or less.

If Android isn’t for you, you can always purchase a refurbished iPhone for a fraction of the price. Check out our guide above for more information.

OPPO A16s

Released in 2021, the OPPO A16s is a great choice for Android users on a budget. Its sleek and stylish design complete with three back cameras and an 8MP front camera means you won’t have to sacrifice good looks or nifty features for an affordable device.

Are your parents filling their phones with photos of their cat? Not to worry, you get 64GB of storage, that you can then expand with a microSD card.

Samsung Galaxy A13

Step your phone game up a notch with the Samsung Galaxy A13. This phone keeps things simple with 4G and 3G network access and 4GB of RAM, all encased in a tidy design. And with a quad rear camera, it's quite a versatile shooter. The Galaxy A13 is available as a prepaid phone at most telcos, but you can also get it outright and unlocked for just $30 more.

Check out Galaxy A13 plans below:

#1	Optus	Optus $55 Optus Choice Plus Plan 50GB data Optus 4G network 36 mths device payments $64.12/mth Min. cost $383.32 Go to Site	$64.12/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $383.32	Go to Site
#2	Optus	Optus $55 Optus Choice Plus Plan 50GB data Optus 4G network 24 mths device payments $68.68/mth Min. cost $383.32 Go to Site	$68.68/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $383.32	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $65 Optus Choice Plus Plan 200GB data Optus 4G network 36 mths device payments $74.12/mth Min. cost $393.32 Go to Site	$74.12/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $393.32	Go to Site
#4	Optus	Optus $79 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 4G network 36 mths device payments Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply. $78.12/mth Min. cost $397.32 Go to Site	$78.12/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $397.32	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $65 Optus Choice Plus Plan 200GB data Optus 4G network 24 mths device payments $78.68/mth Min. cost $393.32 Go to Site	$78.68/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $393.32	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $79 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 4G network 24 mths device payments Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply. $82.68/mth Min. cost $397.32 Go to Site	$82.68/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $397.32	Go to Site
#7	Optus	Optus $85 Optus Choice Plus Plan 400GB data Optus 4G network 36 mths device payments SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $94.12/mth Min. cost $413.32 Go to Site	$94.12/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $413.32	Go to Site
#8	Optus	Optus $85 Optus Choice Plus Plan 400GB data Optus 4G network 24 mths device payments SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $98.68/mth Min. cost $413.32 Go to Site	$98.68/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $413.32	Go to Site

Optus X Delight

The Optus X Delight is a prepaid phone you can get direct from Optus (surprise, surprise) for the low price of $129. For less than two green banknotes you can enjoy a phone that still has three cameras, a touchscreen, expandable storage, a headphone jack, Bluetooth, a fingerprint scanner and a slim, lightweight design.

Optus X Lite

Okay, this one technically doesn't run Android, but if you want simplicity, the Optus X Lite is as easy as owning a phone gets. At just $59 as an Optus prepaid phone, you get a compact 90gram phone with a 2.4-inch display and no complicated touchscreen - just good ol' fashioned buttons. It does still however feature internet connectivity and Bluetooth.