iPhone X cost too much? Great smartphones in every price range

Most of the smartphones in my 10 best list are high-end smartphones, but there are also very capable phones in the $500 and even $200 range. Make sure to check out some excellent options on the Amazon Prime Exclusive page.

The new Moto X4 is a very capable smartphone that can be used as an unlocked phone that also supports the Google Fi network.

The Moto X4 has a rock solid build, stock Android with Moto enhancements, IP68 dust and water resistance, and a dual rear camera setup for advanced photography at a low price.

Check out the full ZDNet review for more details on this phone.

Price: $299.99 as an Amazon Prime Exclusive phone

The HTC U11 Life is very similar to the look and feel of the more expensive HTC U11. It has a gorgeous blue back, HTC USonic earbuds and advanced audio performance, HTC Edge Sense functionality, and more.

The HTC U11 Life has 16 megapixel cameras on the rear and the front with the ability for massive storage with a microSD card slot. It has a fairly stock Android experience and is a good performer.

Check out the full ZDNet review for more details on this phone.

Price: $300 from T-Mobile and $349 from HTC.com

The OnePlus 5T will be sold starting on November 21 with two RAM and internal storage options. It is a slight upgrade over the OnePlus 5 with a larger 6-inch 18:9 display and slightly changed dual rear camera setup.

It packs in many flagship specs at a price nearly half that of the leading flagship smartphones. You get a lot for your money with a Snapdragon 835 processor, dual rear cameras, large amount of RAM and storage, and fast charging support. It also keeps the headphone jack that so many others are taking away.

Price: Starts at $499 from OnePlus for 6GB/64GB and $100 more for 8GB/128GB.

Andy Rubin, one of the creators of Android, launched a new company earlier this year and kicked off sales of the Essential Phone for $699. It didn't seem to sell that well at this price, but recently saw a massive $200 price cut and is now a fantastic option for Android fans.

The Essential Phone has a unique full screen display with a small area in the display for the front facing camera. It is made of titanium and ceramic so it feels fantastic in your hand and is built to withstand some accidental drops.

It features flagship specs with a Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, and dual rear camera setup. It runs a stock version of Android with a promise of timely updates too.

Check out the full ZDNet review for more details on this phone.

Price: $499 from Essential.com

I've used BlackBerry devices for years and the KEYone is the best modern full QWERTY keyboard device available. It's not just the keyboard, but the software enhancements that BlackBerry provides.

The BlackBerry KEYone is a mid-level smartphone, but it has a large battery that will see you through days of use. It sees updates nearly as fast as Google's own phones too.

Check out the full ZDNet review for more details on this phone.

Price: $514 from Amazon

Many years ago we saw PDAs and smartphones with unique form factors, but for the last several years we have mainly seen black slabs. ZTE changed things up a bit with the new ZTE Axon M.

It is a very well constructed phone with two displays and interesting software that lets you choose how you want to utilize that second display that folds around to the back. The metal construction feels great in the hand, but it remains to be seen if the dual screen adds enough value for the price.

Price: $725 from T-Mobile

If creating video content is one of your primary needs, then the LG V30 is one to consider. It takes the best from the LG G series and combines that with the LG V series. You end up with a dual rear camera setup that captures fantastic video while also having advanced audio with a Quad-DAC.

Like the LG G6, the LG V30 has a high dust and water resistant rating and MIL-STD 810G drop certification. The dual rear cameras let you capture all of the world around you with a wide-angle lens. A large 6-inch display with minimal bezels is present too and it feels fantastic in your hand.

Check out the full ZDNet review for more details on this phone.

Price: $800 from T-Mobile

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a stunning smartphone and was positioned at the top of my 10 best smartphones list for a couple of months. I've spent a couple months with it and it wasn't until I tried the iPhone X that I put it aside.

The Note 8 has all of the latest technology with the S Pen stylus and advanced inking experience. It has a large 6.3-inch display that still fits in your hand. Dual rear cameras offer advanced still and video capture while the phone has water and dust resistance to be useful in many environments.

Check out the full ZDNet review for more details on this phone.

Price: $950 from Samsung

Ten years ago Apple released the first iPhone and changed the way we interact with our phones. The new Apple iPhone X is the first major redesign of the iPhone in both hardware and software.

I wasn't quite sure I wanted the iPhone X, but after using it as my daily driver it may be my favorite smartphone ever. It packs in a lot of power in a reasonable size with consistency and reliability as well.

Check out the full ZDNet review for more details on this phone.

Price: $1000 from Apple for 64GB of storage. $1,150 for 256GB of internal storage