Top 10 smartphones under $750 in USA (October 2024)

There is no need to splurge like crazy on a flagship smartphone if all you want from your device is efficient performance and a good primary camera. Premium smartphones may have powerful telephoto cameras and other flashy features, but a price tag of over $1,500 is rarely ever worth it. The sub-$750 category is where you’ll find the best pound-for-pound smartphones in the market. These smartphones perfectly bridge the divide between flagship specs and affordable pricing. So, let’s jump into our list of the top 10 smartphones priced under $750 in the USA.

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iPhone 15

Price: $699 on Apple.com

Key Specs

Now that the iPhone 16 Series is finally here, Apple has slashed the prices for last year’s iPhone 15. The vanilla variant of the iPhone 15 is priced at $699 while the Plus variant fetches $799. The smartphone flaunts a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display that can reach a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. Under the hood, the iPhone 15 is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic chipset. Its camera sensors comprise a 48MP primary shooter and a 12MP ultrawide lens. Up front, it gets a 12MP selfie sensor housed inside the pill-shaped Dynamic Island. If you’re an iPhone loyalist, this is one of the best smartphones you can buy in the USA, now that Apple has discontinued its Pro variants.

Samsung Galaxy S23

Price: $699 on Samsung.com

Key Specs

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series was launched last month, which means 2023’s Galaxy S23 series can now be purchased at a reduced price. The base variant of the Galaxy S23 is priced at $699, making it an excellent deal. The smartphone gets a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The triple camera module at the back of the smartphone consists of a 50MP primary shooter, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 10MP telephoto sensor. Samsung Galaxy S23 is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.

Google Pixel 8

Price: $549 on the Google Store

Key Specs

Pixels are all about impressive cameras and clever software. The newest Pixel 8 series upholds that reputation. The non-Pro Pixel 8 is priced modestly (as far as flagships go) at $549. Powered by Google’s in-house Tensor G3 chipset, the Pixel 8 replicates a similar performance as its Pro sibling. The signature Pixel camera band at the back of the smartphone houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 12MP ultrawide lens. Up front, the 10.5MP selfie camera is contained in a punch-hole cutout. Google Pixel 8 is equipped with interesting features like Best Take, Magic Editor, and more. Read our review of the smartphone to learn more.

Motorola Edge 2024

Price: $549.99 on Motorola.com

Key Specs

The newly launched Motorola Edge 2024 retains its signature eco-leather back and packs a number of important upgrades. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC. It is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. The 6.6-inch P-OLED display on the smartphone has a refresh rate of 144Hz and peak brightness of 1,300 nits. The dual camera panel at the back comprises a 50MP primary shooter and a 13MP ultrawide lens. The 5,000mAh battery on the Edge 2024 can easily last a day. There’s support for 68W wired and 15W wireless charging.

OnePlus 12R

Price: $499 on OnePlus.com

Key Specs

Released alongside the flagship OnePlus 12, the 12R could very well be one of the best midrange smartphones of 2024. It is powered by last year’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and flaunts a 6.82-inch LTPO4 AMOLED display. OnePlus 12R matches the design of the flagship unit but manages to stay in the affordable price bracket by ditching features like wireless charging. Its rear camera module replaces the telephoto lens from the flagship with a 2MP macro sensor. Other than that, you get a 50MP primary camera and an 8MP ultrawide lens.

Asus Zenfone 10

Price: $599 on Asus.com

Key Specs

One of the best compact smartphones around, the Asus Zenfone is also one of the best smartphones you can buy for under $750 in the USA. It features a 5.92-inch Super AMOLED display and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The two rear cameras are housed in individual cutouts. The 50MP primary camera can record 8K videos at 24fps. The 13MP ultrawide camera is a nice addition to the camera module as well. Up front, the 32MP selfie camera is placed inside a punch-hole cutout on the display. Due to its small size, the Zenfone 10 only has a 4,300 mAh battery but it can easily last you an entire day.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Price: $649 on Samsung.com

Key Specs

Samsung’s S24 series has finally received a ‘Fan Edition’. The crowd favourite is certainly one of the best smartphones you can buy under $750 in the USA. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE flaunts a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,900 nits of peak brightness. The device is powered by the Exynos 2400e processor. It is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. Its rear triple camera setup comprises a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP telephoto sensor, and a 12MP ultrawide lens. The smartphone can record 8K videos at 30fps. Its 4,700mAh battery pack lasts an entire day on a full charge.

Nubia Z50S Pro

Price: $649 on Nubia.com

Key Specs

Powered by the updated Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2, the Nubia Z50S Pro is an all-round performer. Its rear camera dial houses a 50MP primary shooter, another 50MP ultrawide lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens. Up front, the 16MP selfie camera is housed in a punch-hole cutout. The primary shooter can record 8K videos at 30fps. However, the selfie camera’s recording resolution is capped at 1080p (30fps). The smartphone gets a silicone polymer (eco-leather) back with dual-tone colour schemes. There’s support for 80W wired charging. The Z50S ships with a power adapter inside the box. Easily one of the best smartphones you can buy for under $750 in the USA.

Motorola Razr+

Price: $699 on Motorola.com

Key Specs

One of our favourite foldable smartphones, the Motorola Razr+, is next on the list. This folding phone packs the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and runs stock Android 13 OS out of the box (upgradeable to Android 14). The 3.6-inch AMOLED cover display ensures you don’t have to flip the phone open to check notifications, respond to messages, or carry out other quick tasks. The inner 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display is superfluid, owing to its 165Hz refresh rate. The 3,800 mAh battery pack on the smartphone can provide a day’s worth of charge on normal usage. The Razr+ supports 30W wired charging and 5W wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro

Price: $600 on Samsung.com

Key Specs

If you’re looking for a rugged phone, the Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro is one of the best ones around. This sturdy smartphone is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance and is MIL-STD-810H compliant. It can easily take a fall from 1.5 metres. Talking about the specs, the XCover6 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC and is upgradeable to Android 14. While it is only available with 128GB of internal storage, it has a memory card slot for expandable storage. The rear camera unit of the smartphone houses a 50MP primary shooter which can record 4K videos and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The 13MP selfie camera is housed inside a waterdrop notch and can record 1080p videos.

Honorable Mentions

Redmagic 9 Pro

Price: $649 on Redmagic Store

Key Specs

Gaming specialist Redmagic 9 Pro has a perfectly flat form factor, with no camera bumps jutting out of the rear panel. To maximise the gaming experience the smartphone offers a ‘true fullscreen’ display, meaning the selfie camera is tucked under the AMOLED panel. This diminishes the quality of the selfies, but if your main priority is getting a distraction-free display for gaming, you will relish this smartphone. The ICE 13.0 cooling system with a built-in cooling fan keeps the internal temperature of the device in check. Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset is an excellent choice for this smartphone. For gaming enthusiasts, the Redmagic 9 Pro is one of the best smartphones in the USA priced under $750.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Price: $599 on Samsung.com

Key Specs

The Fan Edition variant of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series has all the makings of a great smartphone. It is one of the best smartphones you can buy for under $750 in the USA. The US version of the S23 FE holds a massive advantage in the form of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset powering the device. International models of the smartphone are powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2200 SoC which pales in comparison to Qualcomm’s 2022 chipset. The 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display works like a charm and is practically flagship grade. The vertical camera array comprising a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultrawide sensor produces great results as well. Read our full review of the smartphone to learn more.

Nothing Phone 2

Price: $599 on Nothing.tech

Key Specs

After bursting onto the scene with its debut smartphone in 2022, British tech outfit Nothing followed it up with the rock-solid Phone 2. Refining the Glyph design of the smartphone, Nothing added more functionality to it, letting users track their cab and other orders on the LED strip. Powering the smartphone is the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. The 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display is a great choice for the midrange device. Nothing also upped its software game on the Phone (2) with the release of the Nothing OS 2.5. Check out our full review of the smartphone here.

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Conclusion

These are the top 10 smartphones you can buy for under $750 in the USA. If you are willing to expand your budget to $799, you can get the newest iPhone 14 and Samsung Galaxy S24. Think we missed out on a smartphone that deserves to be on this list? Let us know in the comments!