If you’re shopping in the $150 range and care more about screen quality and design than raw horsepower, the Infinix Hot 60 Pro+ should be on your radar. This is one of the thinnest curved smartphones on the market at just 5.95 mm, with a 144Hz 1.5K AMOLED panel and a 5160 mAh battery somehow […]
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Google Pixel 9a: The Affordable Gem in a Sea of Hype
Introduction: Not the Best Budget Option You Think Everyone’s buzzing about the Google Pixel 9a being the most affordable smartphone in its class, but let’s pump the brakes for a second. Just because it’s the cheapest Gemini-powered device doesn’t mean it’s the best buy on the market. Priced at around $399, the Pixel 9a is […]
Galaxy A17’s 6-year support sounds huge, but there’s a catch
Everyone is cheering the Galaxy A17 for bringing 6 years of Android updates to a $199 phone. I’m excited too, but not for the reasons Samsung’s marketing team probably expects. Long-term software support on cheap hardware sounds like a pure win. However, when you look past the headline, the Galaxy A17 raises some real questions […]
Pixel 8a showed me how to stop wasting phone money
I’ve tested more cheap Android phones than I care to admit, and the Pixel 8a is the first one that actually made me stop and rethink my entire budget phone advice. Up to now, my line was simple: if you’re not a power user, grab a budget phone and save your cash. But after living […]