Don't Buy A Cheap Android Phone Without These Non-Negotiable Features

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What good is a phone that can't keep up with the average person's day-to-day needs?

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You don't have to spend an arm and a leg on an Android phone, even if it's brand-new. You can find plenty of great cheap Android phone options for $300 or less, if you know what to look for. And that's the biggest thing to consider: knowing what features are crucial to have and where you can make concessions. Paying less for a phone that doesn't have a sleek titanium frame, for example, is totally fine; you probably will (and should) put a case on it, anyway. But getting a phone with insufficient RAM, horrible battery life, poor cameras, a bad processor, or a small screen is where you want to draw the line.

In some cases, what you're willing to sacrifice is an individual decision. If you're a casual content creator, for...

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