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Last updated October 29, 2026

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Micromax Canvas Hue
7.3
Micromax Canvas Hue
Micromax · Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Samsung Captivate Glide
7.3
Samsung Captivate Glide
Samsung · Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Samsung Galaxy Fold
7.3
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Samsung · Android 9.0 Pie
Motorola Moto G53
7.3
Motorola Moto G53
Motorola · Android 13
Samsung Galaxy M30
7.3
Samsung Galaxy M30
Samsung · Android 8.1 Oreo
TCL 40 SE
7.3
TCL 40 SE
TCL · Android 13
Samsung Infuse 4G
7.3
Samsung Infuse 4G
Samsung · Android 2.2 Froyo
Samsung Galaxy Pocket
7.3
Samsung Galaxy Pocket
Samsung · Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
BlackBerry Passport
7.3
BlackBerry Passport
BlackBerry · BlackBerry 10.3
HTC Smart
7.3
HTC Smart
HTC · Brew Mobile Platform Brew Mobile Platform
Asus ZenFone AR
7.3
Asus ZenFone AR
Asus · Android 7.0 Nougat
Pros
+ Crisp, bright display
+ Tons of storage space
+ Good performance
+ Excellent camera
+ Project Tango support
+ Google Daydream support
Cons
− Price
− Poor app selection for Tango/Daydream content
− So-so battery life
Samsung Galaxy Beam
7.3
Samsung Galaxy Beam
Samsung · Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Sanyo Innuendo
7.3
Sanyo Innuendo
Sanyo · Custom
Huawei Impulse 4G
7.3
Huawei Impulse 4G
Huawei · Android 2.2 Froyo
Pantech Breeze II
7.3
Pantech Breeze II
Pantech · Custom
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