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The best budget smartphones of 2026 include the iPhone 17e at $699, Pixel 10a at $499, Galaxy A57 5G at $549, Nothing 4(a) Pro at $499, and OnePlus 15R at $699. The iPhone 17e runs on the A19 chip. The Pixel 10a offers Google's camera quality and a flat back. The OnePlus 15R features a 165Hz display and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset.
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