Best Android Smartphones Below $500: Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Moto X Pure Edition, Galaxy Note 4 And More The smartphone market is replete with handsets running on the Android platform. The Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Moto X Pure Edition, LG G4 and more are some of the best Android smartphones that can be purchased for under $500. by Sumit Passary