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Last updated October 29, 2026
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Motorola DROID 4
7.3
Motorola DROID 4
Motorola · Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Motorola Droid Pro
7.3
Motorola Droid Pro
Motorola · Android 2.2 Froyo
LG Revolution
7.3
LG Revolution
LG · Android 2.2 Froyo
Huawei Ascend P6
7.3
Huawei Ascend P6
Huawei · Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Silent Circle Blackphone 2
7.3
Silent Circle Blackphone 2
Silent Circle · Android Silent OS
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Pros
+ 128-bit AES encryption
+ Spaces
+ Granular permissions controls
+ Ample storage
+ Good battery life
+ Bright, clear screen
+ Comfortable design
Cons
− Price
− Mid-tier performance
− Non-removeable battery
− Weak camera
Samsung ATIV S Neo
7.3
Samsung ATIV S Neo
Samsung · Windows Phone 8
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Pros
+ Excellent battery life
+ Good display with crisp details and good color reproduction
+ Sturdy design
Cons
− Sluggish 3G network connection
− Mediocre camera
− Slippery plastic chassis
Nokia 2.4
7.3
Nokia 2.4
Nokia · Android 10
Sony Xperia miro
7.3
Sony Xperia miro
Sony · Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Fairphone 3
7.3
Fairphone 3
Fairphone · Android 9 Pie
BlackBerry Z30
7.3
BlackBerry Z30
BlackBerry · BlackBerry 10.2
ZTE Blade
7.3
ZTE Blade
ZTE · Android 2.1 Eclair
BlackBerry Torch 9800
7.3
BlackBerry Torch 9800
BlackBerry · BlackBerry 6.0
LG K20 (2019)
7.3
LG K20 (2019)
LG · Android 9.0 Pie
LG GM200
7.3
LG GM200
LG · Custom
TCL 10L
7.3
TCL 10L
TCL · Android 10
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