Best smartphones under $160

Top pick: Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (128GB, unlocked) — the best all-rounder here. A 6.5" Super AMOLED screen, fingerprint unlock and the strongest owner rating of the bunch; it's the phone most people should buy at this price.

Who the others suit:

• Motorola Moto G Stylus 2025 — if you want a stylus for notes and sketching; check the listing says unlocked before buying.
• Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (RedPocket bundle) — the cheapest way into the same phone, but a single-SIM variant.
• BLU K2 / BLU G35 — basic backup or first phone; smaller brand, fewer updates.
• iPhone 11 / iPhone SE (2nd gen) — only if you want iOS; both are older models sold refurbished, not new.
• NANNEE models — skip unless budget is everything; ratings are weak.

Stick to the A15 or Moto G Stylus for a phone you'll keep.