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

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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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[-] wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works 14 points 8 months ago

None of these are getting updates though.

[-] 9488fcea02a9@sh.itjust.works 13 points 8 months ago

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outdated OS that wont get security updates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@lemmy.world 10 points 8 months ago

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

[-] ben_dover@lemmy.world 5 points 8 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even that will be out of date.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@lemmy.world -1 points 8 months ago

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

[-] utrinity@lemmy.world 1 points 8 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👌

[-] AzureRT@reddthat.com 1 points 8 months ago

You're right, but all these phones will be better than any current budget. People who just need a phone to do basic things will probably not care updates, and they'll be fine as long as they don't download anything off random sites.

[-] wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works 5 points 8 months ago

Yeah that's not at all how malware distribution works these days. It's done through hacked websites, shady ad networks, and highjacked apps.

[-] aluminium@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

it doesn't matter, they don't stop working If you are a couple of Versions behind. App developers have adopted and Always Support multiple old Versions.

Security - yeah maybe but I'd personally would feels 10x safer using a Stock Android Phone that doesn't get updated than a up to date Samsung.

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