Best list · updated October 2026
Best phones under $500
Phones whose official launch price was $500 or less, sorted by Zynverse Score. Prices are US launch prices; where a phone had no US price we convert its official price in another market (marked ≈).
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1
Google Pixel 9a
$499
- ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4
- Main camera48 MP
- Battery5,100 mAh
Zynverse Score 70 · Launch price USD 499 (US) ≈ UAH 22,746 · All specs & sources
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2
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
$499.99
- ChipsetExynos 1580
- Main camera50 MP
- Battery5,000 mAh
Zynverse Score 64 · Launch price USD 499.99 (US) ≈ UAH 22,791 · All specs & sources
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3
Motorola moto g power (2025)
$299.99
- ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300
- Main camera50 MP
- Battery5,000 mAh
Zynverse Score 47 · Launch price USD 299.99 (US) ≈ UAH 13,674 · All specs & sources
Questions
Which one is first for under $500 on Zynverse?
Google Pixel 9a is first on this list ($499). The list uses official specs only, so it measures hardware, not hands-on tests.
What are the top 3?
Google Pixel 9a ($499), Samsung Galaxy A56 5G ($499.99), Motorola moto g power (2025) ($299.99).
Which one on this list is the cheapest?
Motorola moto g power (2025), with an official launch price of $300.
How is this list made?
Phones whose official launch price was $500 or less, sorted by Zynverse Score. Prices are US launch prices; where a phone had no US price we convert its official price in another market (marked ≈). No brand pays to be on it, and the order updates as soon as specs or new products are added.