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Kids Top Phablets Cheap Phablets <$100 <$250 <$500

Sub-flagships that can be mistaken for the best.

This year the gap between $250 mid-range phones and $650+ flagships has been filled with what we're calling sub-flagships in the $500 range. Sub-flagships offer high-quality designs, materials, and build, but might dial specs back from the bleeding edge. These handsets are an excellent balance between price and performance. In the prepaid category, this means you're probably looking at last year's flagships that have been discounted down to attractive price points but the unlocked option is particularly attractive.

Boost Mobile
iPhone 6

Cricket
Samsung Galaxy S6

MetroPCS
LG G Stylo

Unlocked
Moto X

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