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Last updated October 27, 2026

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Samsung INNOV8
7.4
Samsung INNOV8
Samsung · Symbian v9.3 (S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2)
Samsung SGH-a187
7.4
Samsung SGH-a187
Samsung · Custom
LG Neon
7.4
LG Neon
LG · Custom
LG Prime
7.4
LG Prime
LG · Custom
HTC TyTN II
7.4
HTC TyTN II
HTC · Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
BlackBerry 8820
7.4
BlackBerry 8820
BlackBerry · BlackBerry
Asus ZenFone 5 A502CG
7.4
Asus ZenFone 5 A502CG
Asus · Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Pros
+ Crisp and detailed photos
+ Decent performance during standard use
+ Great build quality
+ Good color reproduction, viewing angles and contrast
Cons
− Slow shutter speed
− Mediocre battery life
− Frame rate drops during graphics-intensive games
Oppo A54 5G
7.4
Oppo A54 5G
Oppo · Android 11
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
7.4
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
ZTE · Android 9.0 Pie
Pantech Burst
7.4
Pantech Burst
Pantech · Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Samsung Galaxy A11
7.4
Samsung Galaxy A11
Samsung · Android 10
Pantech Breakout
7.4
Pantech Breakout
Pantech · Android 2.3 Gingerbread
LG Masterpiece
7.4
LG Masterpiece
LG · Custom
BlackBerry Curve 9350
7.4
BlackBerry Curve 9350
BlackBerry · BlackBerry 7
LG Optimus L7 II
7.4
LG Optimus L7 II
LG · Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Pros
+ Customizable side button to quickly open favorite apps
+ Dual SIM card option
+ Good viewing angles and color saturation
+ Excellent battery life
Cons
− Sluggish performance with noticeable stutter
− Poor visibility in outdoor lighting
− Poor video playback quality
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