Author: Cameron Summerson / Source: reviewgeek.com
There are, quite literally, hundreds of Android phones out there, so picking the best one can be a challenge. Here are the best Android phones you can buy at various price points to help you narrow it down.
The Best Premium Phones ($800+): Google Pixel 2 and Samsung Galaxy S9
If you’re looking for the cream of the Android crop, then look no further than the most recent flagship handsets from Google and Samsung.
Each phone is offered in two different display sizes—the Pixel 2 (5-inch) and Pixel 2 XL (6-inch) from Google; Galaxy S9 (5.8-inch) and S9+(6.2-inch) from Samsung—so you can find the best footprint for your lifestyle.Flagship phones offer premium cameras, premium features, and, naturally, a premium price tag.
Otherwise, both of these phones offer everything you could want from flagship-level handsets: the best displays, the fastest processors, and the best cameras on the market. You really can’t lose with either one.
That said, the primary difference between the two comes in the form of software. The Pixel 2 phones use pure, stock Android designed and updated by Google, where the Galaxy S9 and S9+ use Samsung’s flavor of Android. The core functionality—apps and whatnot—are the same, but the overall look and feel is definitely altered here.
Neither one is particularly “better” than the other when it comes down to using the phones—it’s very much a matter of preference and feel. Thought it’s worth mentioning that if accessories and third-party support are important you, you may want to look closer at the S9 than the Pixel.
The Best Mid-Range Phones ($400-500): Essential Phone and Motorola Moto X4
While the premium Android phone market is traditionally held by just a couple of bigger names, the mid-range market is a lot more competitive. Manufacturers are struggling to keep performance up and costs down, all while still being financially successful.
It’s a tough line to walk, but two brands do a great job of it: Motorola and Essential.Want a solid phone without getting close to the almost-a-mortgage-payment range? Consider these two fantastic phones.
Both phones run nearly stock Android, offer exceptional performance for the cost, and have good cameras for the price range. When it comes down to it, however, the Essential Phone takes the top spot, only slightly edging out the Moto X4 as the better of the two.
What gives the Essential Phone the top spot? It has routinely gotten very prompt updates to the latest Android versions, and is currently one of the few phones running Android 8.1, Oreo. Solid support and timely updates? That’s a good look for any company.
Currently, the Moto X4 goes for $399, but you can oftentimes find it for less—it’s currently $299 on Amazon. The Essential Phone is $499 directly from Essential, but like the Moto, you can often find it on sale for as little as $400. That’s an absolute steal for a phone of this quality.
Note: You may be wondering why we haven’t mentioned OnePlus, the current favorite of Android budget-buyers. While the phone you get for the money with OnePlus is hard to ignore, we simply can’t justify recommending them based on history. The…
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