Being a fully optimized touch-phone, this set gives you a great value for money with its 5 MP camera, sensitive Sense UI, and a screen, which has 16 million colors. HTC has released two Wildfire phones with the latest version (Wildfire S) offering excellent speed and connectivity. But because we are talking of a budget phone, we suggest you should pick the HTC Wildfire.

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As you can see, Wildfire is an excellent choice for anyone looking to try Android. You can download apps, do multi-tasking, and in short turn your mobile phone into a mini computer that can handle all of your “on the go connectivity” needs. The only glitch (all devices come with their own plus and minuses and Wildfire is no different) can be occasional slow response time.

Motorola is another leading mobile manufacturer in the list of those who’ve adopted the Android platform.  Though some of the previous phones from Motorola weren’t as impressive, this one comes in with a 1GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, coupled with a built in biometric fingerprint reader (fingerprint scanning for identification).

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True that MotoBlur UI is not as impressive as the HTC, and neither as stylish and glossy as any of the Samsung series but still a good deal.

A sturdy smart-phone that runs on the fastest version of Android; the Gingerbread OS, powered by a 1 GHz processor, this one is a must have for Android obsessed geeks. Remember that the Nexus S 4G is an improved version of the Nexus S, with the difference being that this one runs on 4G; the next generation WiMax network.

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If you want to experience 4G and have a go at the Android’s fastest OS ever, this one is for you!

A collaborative venture of Samsung and Verizon, the Samsung Droid Charge is again a 4G phone, but on a budget. Deemed to be in close competition with the HTC ThunderBolt, the Samsung is often preferred because of its stylish looks (while ThunderBolt scores big on battery life).

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The battery life will improve if you can follow some battery saving tips such as turning off the GPS, the Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi when not in use, or getting a good battery optimizer application to enhance battery performance.

One of the cheapest Android based smart phone, but not so low in the list when it comes to specifications. Coming at the price of $ 100, the Huawei Ascend X is for people who want to have a taste of the Android without having to spend too much, making it a good choice for trying out Android.

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Though the name (Huawei) is not as big as HTC, Motorola, or Samsung, it still manages to pull off the show quite well!