Buying Guide: Best cheap phones in the US for 2016

Best cheap phonesThe best cheap phone in the US is a complicated find. As we exit May and check into June 2016, carriers still love to lock you into contracts for budget phone prices, only to have you pay the full amount back in high monthly fees.That's why we have sorted through hundreds of inexpensive smartphones in order to rank the best options that you can buy unlocked without monthly fees and, importantly, without a two-year contract.And good news: while many are $200 or less, you'll actua