Product Review: I've Tested a Ton of Cheap Phones. Here's How to Tell if One Is a Deal or Trash

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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 06 June 2026; Created: 06 June 2026; Last Updated: 06 June 2026

Lower-priced phones often get even cheaper during events like Amazon Prime Day, which is just weeks away. Sometimes sales line up perfectly with when you actually need to upgrade, making those phone deals genuinely worth grabbing. But like many shopping deals and doorbusters, I noticed that Prime Day phone deals sometimes include a few duds -- and you might not…
Product Review: I've Tested a Ton of Cheap Phones. Here's How to Tell if One Is a Deal or Trash

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