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

submitted 9 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] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

That only works if there is support for the phone from developers. For many phones there isn't any, both because the OEM did not make their source available and no individual Dev was interested in doing support for it.

If you want a new phone that has support you need to research it first.

Phones with Mediatek processors tend to be the worst for this, because the source code often is not released, contrary to the open source license.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

That is a good point. I always make sure that my devices can run lineage before buying them because I don't want to be stuck with a brick.