Ebay - johny641 (98.8% feedback - 56960 feedback since 2001) has the very popular Lower Price: Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini Unlocked Smartphone 4G Smartphone (Factory Unlocked Version) in White or Blue for $239 + Free Shipping. This Smartphone is not available from any US carrier, so you need to purchase it directly from a merchant.

Be sure to read our article: iPhone vs. Android: Making the best Choice

Consider purchasing an unlocked cell phone if you are on AT&T or T-Mobile and want a new Smartphone without a contract. Unlocked Smartphones allow you to subscribe to low cost carriers mentioned below and function internationally, so you can use the same phone abroad.

This smaller brother to the chief rival to the iPhone 5 is probably one of the best Android Smartphone out today. Up to 9.2 hours of talk time. Fast Quad-core processor and large 4in screen.

Important Information:

• Unlocked GSM cellphones work on AT&T and T-Mobile in the USA

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini i8910 Specifications:

• Color: Blue or White
• Large 4" AMOLED 1280x720 screen
• 1GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor
• GSM Quad band (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHZ)
• 1 GB RAM
• 8GB built in storage
• 5MPixel camera w/ 720p video capture
• Bluetooth 4.0
• Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
• MicroSD slot for expansion slot (up to 64GB)
• Wireless N Wi-Fi
• Near Field Communication (NFC) for transactions, data exchanges and other short-range wireless interaction.

Low Cost Service Plan with Unlimited Talk, Text, and Data

T-Mobile offers a web exclusive pre-paid plan great for unlocked phones:

• $30/mo for Unlimited Web & Text with 100 Minutes Talk

Straight Talk, a prepaid carrier that is owned by Tracfone and Wal-mart, sells micro SIM cards for the that cost $14.99 + Free Shipping.  You can pop these into any AT&T-compatible, T-Mobile-compatible, or unlocked GSM phone.

• $45 a month buys you unlimited talk, text and data with no contract or credit check.