Who does not like unlocked smartphones? Everybody loves the freedom from contracts and the freedom to choose their own carrier. These unlocked devices are available in the market and even online. The prices may differ, but choices are more.

The reason why buyers prefer unlocked smartphones is that they get the carrier and cell phone plans of their choice.

Best unlocked phones

Most online smartphones are pretty cheap. Normally, the buyer gets good deals on new unlocked phones sales that take place every so often.

• Samsung Galaxy S8

This phone needs no introduction. The unlocked version costs $575. It is the best-selling phone in the Android segment. Nothing beats the Samsung Galaxy S8 in terms of features, camera, and screen display.

• BLU R1HD

Easy on the pocket, this BLU phone is simple and comes with a dual SIM capacity. It has an expandable storage of up to 64GB. This phone is GSM enabled so it may be compatible with a few carriers.

• Alcatel Ideal

This is possibly the cheapest phone in the unlocked smartphone category. Priced reasonably at $39, Alcatel runs on the 4G LTE network. This is a very sturdy phone and works amazingly well.

• Moto G Plus (5 ^th generation)

This phone is carrier friendly i.e. it works with most carriers, including international carriers. Moto G is priced at $300. It has Android v7.0 Nougat and is the fastest 4G LTE smartphone.

• Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

Samsung is the market leader in the Android phone category. This 32GB, a dual SIM-enabled device will give you great value for money. The Galaxy J7 is priced at $235. It is compatible with most GSM SIM cards and carriers but will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon, Sprint, and Boost.

• BLU Studio X8 HD

This has a very old version of Android, the 4.4 KitKat. BLU Studio is priced at $50. It is a great phone for the price tag it comes with. Though the model is old, it works like a charm.

Unlocked smartphones are convenient for those who do a lot of traveling as they let you use any carrier, including ones overseas. Unlocked smartphones enable buyers to insert the SIM of the carrier he chooses and his phone is activated