By Matt Staker. Last updated Feb 9, 2017. The ReviewGist pick for the best smartphone under $200 for early 2017 is the Huawei Honor 5X. Unlock An Android Phone From Carrier more. Even though the Huawei Honor 5X has flagship level specs on paper, the real world performance leaves a lot to be desired in almost all fronts. The Honor 5X has garnered an average of 3 star rating from over 13 expert reviewers and has been universally panned for its sluggish performance, poor low light camera, cumbersome interface and a cheap feel to the build. Iphone 6 16gb Unlocked. That being said, it has been redeemed by its display which has earned top marks and for $200, it is still the best smartphone out there. What we found digging through some of the top cellphones under $200: The best cellphones under $200 on the market include some of the lower end Android and Windows phones.

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