Black Friday, the precise day, is lastly right here. At this level we assume you already know what sort of cellphone you’re in search of, so we’ll bounce straight to it. We tried to group associated telephones the place potential. And earlier than you ask, Apple is sitting this one out, so it’s an Android bonanza.
Which means that one of the best digicam telephones you may get are going to be the Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely or the highest Pixel. Each value across the similar, each will final you round 7 years (with software program assist and elements for restore out there), each have massive screens and batteries. Should you haven’t already, try 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 dimension comparability to see how they stack up towards 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 dimension because the 9 Professional, has an identical display (decrease decision and it isn’t an LTPO panel), the primary 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 cellphone – 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 larger battery (with quicker 45W charging as well) in comparison with the small S24.
Alternatively, you may get the identical dimension show (decrease decision, FHD+ vs. QHD+) at a lower cost 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 effective 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 will be mentioned of the Tensor G3 contained in the Google Pixel 8a. This cellphone 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.
Should you’re seeking to get into foldables or improve from an previous mannequin, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is a strong $500 off. It’s obtained 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” interior show in comparison with 7.6”. Solely the Galaxy foldables have mud resistance (IP48), different foldables are solely waterproof (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 type, 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 interior shows (6.7” vs. 6.9”), related batteries (4,000mAh vs. 4,200mAh) and cameras (50+12MP vs. 50+13MP).
Should you just like the Moto however need extra efficiency, the Motorola razr+ 2023 is kind of much like the razr 2024 apart from the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.
The Pink Magic 9S Professional is gaming cellphone with a singular characteristic – an energetic cooling fan, in order that its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset maintains prime efficiency even throughout lengthy gaming classes. The cellphone has a 6.8” show with an beneath 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 an easy characteristic cellphone that may preserve the little ones off social media and it’s as pink because it will get.
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