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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/technology

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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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[–] aluminium 7 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (11 children)

If you are shopping for sub 200$ buy used. I have bought a Note 9, S10E, LG G8, ... for under 80$ each. Imagine what 200$ gets you.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 9 months ago (10 children)

None of these are getting updates though.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 9 months ago (4 children)

Yeah, buying phones that old is dumb advice

worn out battery that probably wont charge fully or last another 2 years
outdated OS that wont get security updates

I'm 100% all for keeping old phones running for many years, but buying a note 9 in 2024 is not how to go about doing that

[–] steveman_ha 10 points 9 months ago (2 children)

... Unless you put your own OS on it? Think that's still possible in 2024, right?

[–] ben_dover 5 points 9 months ago

even that will be out of date. when the oem stops updating a device, there's only so much custom roms can do

[–] Pwnmode -1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

That's assuming you even can. I do not believe Snapdragon based Samsungs can be rooted/rommed.

[–] utrinity 1 points 9 months ago

Well you're wrong tho, I have a S22 and rooting it was a piece of cake same as flashing a custom rom👌

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