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Last updated October 27, 2026

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Nokia 3.1 Plus
7.2
Nokia 3.1 Plus
Nokia · Android 8.0 Oreo
LG Optimus F6
7.2
LG Optimus F6
LG · Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Pros
+ Decent performance without lag
+ Good viewing angles and color reproduction
+ Excellent call quality through earpiece
Cons
− Low resolution display leads to pixelization
− Camera takes very poor low-light images
− Very limited internal memory
Nokia 8600 Luna
7.2
Nokia 8600 Luna
Nokia · Custom
Samsung Magnet A257
7.2
Samsung Magnet A257
Samsung · Custom
Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G
7.2
Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G
Samsung · Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Samsung Chrono 2
7.2
Samsung Chrono 2
Samsung · Custom
Archos 50 Platinum
7.2
Archos 50 Platinum
Archos · Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
LG Viewty Smart
7.2
LG Viewty Smart
LG · Custom
Sony Xperia ZL
7.2
Mid-range Sony Xperia ZL
Sony · Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Pros
+ Bright Display
+ Good call quality
+ Fast processor
Cons
− Short battery charge
− Narrow viewing angles
− Sluggish camera
Samsung M370
7.2
Samsung M370
Samsung · Custom
Samsung Jitterbug Plus
7.2
Samsung Jitterbug Plus
Samsung · Custom
Kyocera Loft
7.2
Kyocera Loft
Kyocera · Custom
XOLO Q2000
XOLO Q2000
XOLO · Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Microsoft Lumia 950
7.2
Microsoft Lumia 950
Microsoft · Android 10
Pros
+ Sharp and clear display
+ Smooth performance during all tasks
+ Excellent picture quality in good and low light situations
Cons
− Iris detector feature doesn't work all the time
− Continuum feature requires peripheral accessories and only works with a few apps
− Very limited app selection in Microsoft Store
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
7.2
Samsung Galaxy Prevail
Samsung · Android 2.2 Froyo
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