Black Friday, the precise day, is lastly right here. At this level we assume you already know what sort of telephone you’re on the lookout for, so we’ll bounce straight to it. We tried to group associated telephones the place doable. And earlier than you ask, Apple is sitting this one out, so it’s an Android bonanza.
Which means that the most effective digicam telephones you may get are going to be the Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely or the highest Pixel. Each price across the similar, each will final you round 7 years (with software program help and elements for restore obtainable), each have massive screens and batteries. If you happen to haven’t already, take a look at our Galaxy S24 Extremely vs. Pixel 9 Professional XL article for a head-to-head comparability.
If these are too massive, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and Google Pixel 9 Professional are fairly small – take a look on the 3D measurement comparability to see how they stack up in opposition to one another. The Samsungs have extra processing energy (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs. Tensor G4), however the Pixels have extra RAM – double within the case of the S24 vs. 9 Professional.
There’s additionally the Google Pixel 9 – it’s the identical measurement because the 9 Professional, has the same display (decrease decision and it isn’t an LTPO panel), the principle and extremely broad cameras are literally the identical, however there isn’t a telephoto lens. It’s the identical G4 chipset too, although with solely 12GB of RAM (that’s as a lot because the S24 Extremely has).
The Samsung Galaxy S24+ is a big telephone – not as a lot because the Extremely, however nonetheless. Its cameras are the identical as on the small S24, so not as succesful because the Extremely. Nonetheless, you get a sharper, bigger display and greater battery (with quicker 45W charging besides) in comparison with the small S24.
Alternatively, you may get the identical measurement show (decrease decision, FHD+ vs. QHD+) at a cheaper price with the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. Our comparability article has extra particulars on what you’re giving up.
The Samsung Galaxy A35 is slated for 4 OS updates and is an efficient general performer with a 6.6” 120Hz FHD+ OLED show, a 50+8MP digicam and 5,000mAh battery. The Exynos 1380 is first rate, however not nice.
“First rate however not nice” is greater than could be mentioned of the Tensor G3 contained in the Google Pixel 8a. This telephone is smaller with a 6.1” show and can get 7 OS updates. The digicam is 64+13MP and the battery has 4,492mAh capability.
If you happen to’re seeking to get into foldables or improve from an outdated mannequin, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a strong $500 off. It’s acquired the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 efficiency and the mature multitasking options of One UI. The Google Pixel 9 Professional Fold is thinner (10.5mm closed vs. 12.1 for the Samsung) however heavier (257g vs. 239g).
That is with a bigger 8.0” internal show in comparison with 7.6”. Solely the Galaxy foldables have mud resistance (IP48), different foldables are solely water-resistant (IPX8). The Z Fold6 has a 50+10+12MP digicam, whereas the Pixel has a 48+10.8+10.5MP digicam with an extended telephoto lens (112mm vs. 66mm).
The opposite sort of foldable, the flip sort, is represented by the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Motorola razr 2024. The Samsung has a a lot quicker chipset (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs. Dimensity 7300X). Each have comparable cowl shows (3.4” vs. 3.6”) and internal shows (6.7” vs. 6.9”), related batteries (4,000mAh vs. 4,200mAh) and cameras (50+12MP vs. 50+13MP).
If you happen to just like the Moto however need extra efficiency, the Motorola razr+ 2023 is sort of just like the razr 2024 apart from the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.
The Pink Magic 9S Professional is gaming telephone with a novel characteristic – an energetic cooling fan, in order that its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset maintains high efficiency even throughout lengthy gaming periods. The telephone has a 6.8” show with an below show digicam so it’s an ideal rectangle. There’s a big 6,500mAh battery with 80W quick charging (100% in 35 minutes).
Lastly, the HMD Barbie is a straightforward characteristic telephone that may hold the little ones off social media and it’s as pink because it will get.
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