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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

I bought a Moto G Stylus 4G a few months ago for $39. The Blue Box had some online special for some reason. It's hard to believe how cheaply you can get a nice phone.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (4 children)

My experience with the galaxy a series is they break the first time you drop them . But it's been about 2 years maybe it got better .

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Their parts are pretty cheap and easy to repair.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I've been rocking a Galaxy A52 bought new up to now. Dropped it many times than I could count. No issue except for the back panel glue breaking apart. Nothing I had to break my bank fixing.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Nice . I had much worse luck . I broke 3 galaxy A phones ( can't remember the exact names , one was the A5 ) my Galaxy S21 seems in destructible. I slipped on some ice and my phone flew 10 feet in the air and landed on pavement with no issues . Also dropped it in a bunch of cat used cat litter someone had dumped in the garbage for my apartment and had to wash it with dish soap and water . Plus my son dropped it a few times from shopping cart height.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

I think a good phone case goes a long way. I've had to discard a case that fell apart after receiving so many impact, while the phone itself is virtually unharmed.

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