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Affordable Android Excellence: Best Smartphones Under $200 in 2024 (www.gizchina.com)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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While flagship smartphones boast impressive features, spending $1,000 is not a prerequisite for a satisfying Android experience nowadays. If you’re in need of a new smartphone and have a budget of approximately $200, there are numerous excellent options available. Surprisingly, some of the best Android phones under $200 come equipped with features like 5,000mAh batteries, multi-lens camera setups, and the promise of extended software updates.

We thoroughly evaluate various Android phones to ensure optimal performance without encountering unexpected issues down the line. If we were to recommend one Android smartphone in the sub-$200 price range, it would be the latest addition to Samsung’s lineup, the Galaxy A15 5G. Boasting a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen, a sizable battery with 25W fast charging support, and more, it offers a compelling package. Alternatively, consider Motorola’s Moto G Play (2024) for a straightforward yet functional device.

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[–] [email protected] 23 points 7 months ago (2 children)

This article seems like each piece was written by the companies themselves. Like it says the A15 only.charges at 25w and then uses words like " charges rapidly at 18w" on the next phone. Really shitty writing.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Almost like they just threw a bunch of press releases into an AI and let it jumble them into an "article".

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

gizchina.com is an unreliable source for impartial information?!

NO WAI!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Although I daily hate the operating system, my cheapish xiaomi has 120w charging and I never knew I'd love that so much! I can charge to 100% in half an hour!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Install LineageOS

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Xiaomi phones are a pain to unlock the bootloader. You have to use their shitty Windows app, wait one week after the first step...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I know, but it's still worth it to not use spyware.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

The best is not to buy a Xiaomi phone to start with

[–] [email protected] 18 points 7 months ago

I'm currently using a pixel 5a with grapheneos. A little slow, but otherwise great! Usb-c AND a headphone jack? I feel like that gen was far too short.

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