Best unlocked smartphones under $200 (2017)

Unlike some years ago, in 2017, cheap unlocked smartphones are not at all terrible. Thus, if you don't have more than $200 to spend, you can still find a brand new, reliable handset that runs a recent version of Android and doesn't skimp on features seen as high-end a while back (like LTE connectivity).

If you're looking for the best such handsets - under $200, but with decent features and performance - we have a list that should help you find what you need. 

For this article, we've considered only unlocked phones that are officially sold ...