Best budget Android phones

We've roundup the best budget Android smartphones on the market, from brands including Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony Ericsson and Motorola

Google's Android platform provides a number of benefits over Apple's iPhone including an open applications market, a fully customisable user interface and full multitasking. The Android platform continues to go from strength to strength, with smartphones now available at all price points including the low-end, budget market. We take a look at the best budget Android phones.

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Samsung Galaxy 580

The Samsung Galaxy 580 Android smartphone is compact and feature packed, but it remains overpriced compared to alternatives, particularly the excellent LG Optimus One.

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  • 2nd Feb., 2011
  • Ross Catanzariti
  • Samsung
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  • Pros:
  • Android 2.2, compact design, capacitive touchscreen, Swype text input
  • Cons:
  • Small screen, overpriced compared to alternatives, excessive Optus customisation

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