Motorola Mobility Chief Executive Dennis Woodside Poses With The New Moto G Mobile Phone
IN PHOTO. Motorola Mobility Chief Executive Dennis Woodside poses with the new Moto G mobile phone during its worldwide presentation in Sao Paulo November 13, 2013. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

Having a smartphone these days is more of a necessity than just a mere desire to be fashionable. However, that doesn't mean that people will spend a lot of money to get the features they need. There are smartphones with great features, appearance and overall performance, and buyers can actually get one without causing too much damage on their wallet.

Below are a few examples of Android phones that consumers can buy under $200.

Motorola Moto G

Price range: $99-$179

Moto G was launched in the market with price tag of $179. However, according to Gotta Be Mobile, this phone is available for as low as $99 from places like Verizon or other regional carriers without having to go under contract.

This phone is definitely a best buy considering the features that users will get while paying less than $200. Some of these features include the 4.5-inch 720p HD display with 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. It runs on Android 4.4.3 KitKat operating system. The Moto G 2014 aso has a higher camera resolution than the original Moto G, carrying an 8 MP main shooter and a 1.2 MP front-facing camera, reports Android Pit.

Sony Xperia M

Price range: $150 on Amazon.com

Shoppers who do not mind 0.3 megapixel camera will find the Sony Xperia M adequate, says Android Pit. The Xperia M is an entry-level Android phone that will fit the $200 budget, but at the cost of several advanced features. Nevertheless, the Xperia M is equipped to provide users with the most basic smartphone experience. It is available in Amazon for $150.

It features a dual-core 1 GHz processor, 1GB RAM, expandable memory and a thin and sleek design. The battery life of this smartphone is also decent, allowing users to enjoy it without having to recharge every once in a while.

Asus Zenfone 4

Price range: $155 on Amazon.com

According to Android Pit, what the Asus Zenfone 4 lacks in appearance, it makes up for in functionality. People can buy this smartphone on Amazon for only $155.

It looks sleek with its 4-inch screen, with a pixel density of 233 ppi. It comes with 8GB internal storage, which users can upgrade up to 64GB through microSD card. The Zenfone 4 is capable of taking full HD videos, superb battery life, and provides overall commendable user experience.

Consumers do not need to pay more than $200 to get a decent Android phone. Several smartphones like the ones discussed above are emerging, appealing to the more practical audiences.