Best unlocked smartphones under $200 (2017)

Unlike some years ago, in 2017, cheap unlocked nokia parts 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 in the US (with warranty). Unfortunately, just one of these handsets - we'll mention it - can be used on all US carriers, the rest being fully compatible only with GSM/LTE carriers (T-Mobile, AT&T, and so on). On the bright side, all the smartphones listed below - in no particular order - currently run Android Nougat, either out of the box, or following official updates.

Motorola Moto E4

Announced and released last month, Motorola's Moto E4 is the newest nokia replacement parts on this list (perhaps that's why it runs Android 7.1 Nougat, not 7.0 Nougat like the other devices you'll see here). Since it's sold for just $129.99, the Moto E4 doesn't offer any mind-blowing features, but it's seriously one of the best handsets at this price point.

Partially made out of metal, the Moto E4 sports a 5-inch 720p display, and benefits from a splash-resistant coating. The phone is powered by a decent quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, further offering 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of expandable internal memory, and a very accurate fingerprint reader. You're also getting two cameras (rear and front) with LED flashes. Best of all, the Moto E4 is the only handset on our list that's fully compatible with all US carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint