Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A5G
Apple’s new IPhone 12 And the iPhone 12 Pro are the best phones, but some people prefer Android devices.
If you do not like the iPhone 12 you want to upgrade, here are three good Android phones you need to know recently. They all include 5G as well as the new iPhones, so if you plan to grab your phone for future-verification next two years yourself. They also have solid cameras. They are all cheaper than the standard iPhone 12, which starts at 99 799.
Samsung Galaxy FE 5G
Samsung’s Galaxy FE was released earlier this month. It offers many of the features found on Samsung’s more expensive flagship phones, but starts at 99 699 instead of 99 999 like the Galaxy S20 phones. It’s made of aluminum and plastic – this’s a place where Samsung can cut costs – but still has a high quality Qualcomm 865 processor, sharp and colorful screen and water resistance. Also, like the iPhone 12, it is available in colors like red, blue, purple and green.
It has two features that are not present in the iPhone 12. It has a high-update display, for example, and is smoother than things on the iPhone 12 for things like scrolling through websites or Twitter. It has a fingerprint reader at the bottom of the screen, which is useful for unlocking your phone while wearing a mask (which allows you to open a face recognition like Apple’s FaceID). I like that it has a microSD card so you can expand the storage to download more movies and games.
Google Pixel5
Because Google does a lot of work in improving the software. It also has a fingerprint reader on the back – again, useful if you wear a mask – and can do some of the things the iPhone 12 can do, like night mode imagery. I also like the soft-touch aluminum body, which does not stain with fingerprints, the unique green color that Google sells.
Finally, the Pixel 5 comes with some Google exclusive features that I like that are not available on other Android phones. The voice recorder application automatically translates interviews into text, for example. If you are in a car accident you can find it and dial 911 automatically. It also has great spam call screening features.
OnePlus 8D
OnePlus has made a name for itself as a company that sells phones at affordable prices with primary glass. Its prices have started to crawl in recent years, but the OnePlus 8D returns to the original model, starting at 49 749 with higher specifications on the phone.
OnePlus phones are also known to be super fast, and the OnePlus 8D has that promise.
It has the same colorful and premium metal and glass design as the iPhone 12, and is a unique feature that I really dig into: it can fully charge in 39 minutes, faster than any other phone I’ve tested. The iPhone 12 charges 50% in about half an hour. But, you do not get wireless charging or any certified water resistance rating, two things I like.
Like the Galaxy FE, it has a fingerprint reader, which works well and is hidden on the screen. The cameras are adequate, but I like pictures from the Pixel 5 and the Galaxy FE. But, you still get wide angle, ultra wide angle and macro lens for different types of photos from landscape images to really close up shots.