Technology

59421 readers

4793 users here now

This is a most excellent place for technology news and articles.

Our Rules

Follow the lemmy.world rules.
Only tech related content.
Be excellent to each another!
Mod approved content bots can post up to 10 articles per day.
Threads asking for personal tech support may be deleted.
Politics threads may be removed.
No memes allowed as posts, OK to post as comments.
Only approved bots from the list below, to ask if your bot can be added please contact us.
Check for duplicates before posting, duplicates may be removed

Approved Bots

founded 1 year ago

MODERATORS

[email protected]

237

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

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

123 comments fedilink hide all child comments

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.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] [email protected] 39 points 9 months ago (27 children)

And then how long do you get any updates?

[–] [email protected] 23 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (24 children)

I flash custom ROMs, so get updates pretty frequently, but that is beyond most people's capabilities, for sure. I currently use the OnePlus Nord N200 which i got new for $250 and installed LineageOS 20 (Android 13) on it. You can still tell it's a $250 phone compared to like $1000 phones but the differences aren't noticeable enough to cause me issues and make me want to upgrade.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 9 months ago (5 children)

Idk, I bought a used Pixel and use it with GrapheneOS. 150/200€ often, if you repair it yourself its cheaper.

LineageOS is just the tip of the iceberg. There are many components that will likely not get any updates

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Graphene does not offer any support at all though once the manufacturer stops releasing new versions. With Lineage I've seen two or three more major Android versions ported than the manufacturer released.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

No, they get minimal security patches for nearly a year.

Thats not much but its harm reduction as they cannot

update any part of the firmware
maintain an old kernel
port it to a newer kernel

DivestOS is recommendes AFTER the device is EOL.

load more comments (3 replies)

load more comments (21 replies)

load more comments (23 replies)