Back to school: Best Android phones

The best Android phones for school and university students

Heading back to school or university? Why not aid your studies with an inexpensive Android phone!

There are a range of Android phones available that won't break the bank. These smartphones have all the features and benefits of higher priced models, but often have smaller, lesser quality screens. We round-up the best Android phones for back to school students.

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Samsung Galaxy Y

Provided you don't expect it to effectively compete with more expensive phones, the Samsung Galaxy Y is great value for money. A tiny screen and average battery life do dampen its appeal, but the Galaxy Y remains a good budget smartphone.

  • Review Date:
  • Reviewer:
  • Manufacturer:
  • 9th Feb., 2012
  • Ross Catanzariti
  • Samsung
  • Rating:
  • Price:
  • 3.50
  • $ 129.00
  • Pros:
  • Competitive price
  • Attractive design
  • Good features list
  • Cons:
  • Tiny screen
  • Average battery life
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