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Last updated October 27, 2026
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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
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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
Nokia 7610 Supernova
7.4
Nokia 7610 Supernova
Nokia · Custom
Nokia X30
7.4
Nokia X30
Nokia · Android 12
LG G3 Beat
7.4
LG G3 Beat
LG · Android 4.4.2 KitKat
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Pros
+ Good battery life
+ Display has good viewing angles and color reproduction
+ Great build quality
Cons
− Slippery and prone to drops
− Lag and stutters during basic games and multi-tasking
Lenovo S660
7.4
Lenovo S660
Lenovo · Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
LG GT405
7.4
LG GT405
LG · Custom
Motorola Moto G Fast
7.4
Motorola Moto G Fast
Motorola · Android 10
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Pros
+ Decent performance
+ Budget-friendly price
+ Solid battery life
+ Includes fingerprint scanner
+ Expandable storage
+ Software shortcuts
Cons
− Poor audio quality
− Mediocre camera quality
− Disappointing display
− Weak multitasking
Motorola Admiral
7.4
Motorola Admiral
Motorola · Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
7.4
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
Xiaomi · Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
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Pros
+ Impressive camera performance for budget category
+ Good basic performance
+ Budget price tag
Cons
− Performance lags with multiple apps open
− Mediocre sunlight legibility
− Colors fade on lower brightness setting
Motorola Moto C Plus
7.4
Motorola Moto C Plus
Motorola · Android 7.0 Nougat
Sony Xperia XZs
7.4
Sony Xperia XZs
Sony · Android 7.1 Nougat
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Pros
+ Super slow-motion video capture
+ Excellent detail and color reproduction in photos
+ Bright and sharp screen
+ Good performance
Cons
− No fingerprint sensor for US phones
− Almost same phone as Xperia XZ
− Large bezels above and below screen
ZTE Open
7.4
ZTE Open
ZTE · Firefox OS
HTC Tattoo
7.4
HTC Tattoo
HTC · Android 1.6
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