If you are in the market for an Android smartphone that offers great performance and feel at a budget, then the Pixel 7A is the smartphone for you. Carrying a $500 price tag, this smartphone does make a compelling case for itself.
When it comes to the performance, the Pixel 7A is powred by the super snappy Tensor G2 chipset while the display operates at 90Hz. Google has also added in wireless charging support for the smartphone, which is a first in Google’s celebrated A-series. The design is quintessentially Google with IP67 Water Resistance. It’s like buying a Pixel 7 at a $100 discount. Google has also promised five years of security updates and 3 years of software updates.
In all honesty, the Pixel 7a isn’t flawless. There’s no dedicated zoom lens, and if you’re all about that mmWave 5G, you’ll need to cough up a bit more for the $550 Verizon model. But for the price and what you’re snagging, those are some pretty minor trade-offs in the grand scheme of things.
Number 4. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
So, let’s talk about the Galaxy S23 Ultra – yeah, it’s a bit of a splurge at $1,200, but trust me, it’s like having the Rolls Royce of smartphones. Pricey, but oh so worth it.
Imagine this – a massive 6.8-inch OLED display that’s smoother than butter with that 120Hz refresh rate. And when it comes to cameras, it’s not playing games – main, ultra-wide, 3x zoom, 10x zoom, and a selfie shooter. And get this – they even threw in a built-in S Pen stylus. Perfect for doodling, jotting down notes, you name it. It’s like having your own little creative hub.
