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Best Android phones under $200 in 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Cheap as chips Take a look at some of the best Android phones under $200, which offer everything from big batteries to years of software updates.

Google Pixel 9a vs. iPhone 16e: Features or form factor?
By Brady Snyder published
iOS vs. Android Google's new Pixel 9a keeps a sub-$500 price point and adds a ton of features, but how does it compare to the pricier iPhone 16e? Let's find out.

Google Pixel 9a vs. Nothing Phone 3a Pro: The sensible and enthusiast picks
By Brady Snyder published
Something or nothing? Google's new Pixel 9a might not have the flashy specs of the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, but it's a more reliable handset in North America.

How bad can this $100 Android phone be?
By Namerah Saud Fatmi published
Gadget Weekly I ventured off on a quest to find out just how bad — or good — could a filthy cheap phone like the NUU N1O be.

Moto G Power 2025 vs. Moto G Power 5G 2024: A welcomed upgrade
By Roydon Cerejo published
Hunt for value The Moto G Power 2025 comes with a few big upgrades over its predecessor. But with the 2024 model's price now slashed heavily, which once should you buy?

Samsung's Galaxy A16 5G comes to the US with a bigger screen and longer software support
By Brady Snyder published
Budget smartphone The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G will be available in the U.S. next week for $199 with a stellar value proposition.

Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 7a: There's a definitive winner
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Pixelate The Pixel 8a is now available, and it has exciting upgrades over the Pixel 7a that make it a magnificent choice.

Samsung's Galaxy A16 5G gets promised six years of updates for cheap
By Nickolas Diaz published
That's a long time Samsung recently listed its new Galaxy A16 5G overseas with details about its flagship-like update promise.
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