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7.7
Sony Xperia XZ
Sony · Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
31 critic reviews
Display
5.2"
Battery
2,900 mAh
Pros
+
Vivid, crisp display
+
Fast performance
+
Plenty of internal storage
+
microSD support
+
Great front-facing camera
+
Clean, minimalist design
+
Fast charging
+
All-day battery life
Cons
−
Price compared to competition
−
Lackluster rear camera
−
No waterproofing
7.7
Samsung Galaxy Ace 4
Samsung · Android 4.4 KitKat
1 critic review
Display
4.3"
Battery
1,900 mAh
Pros
+
90Hz display
+
Headphone jack
+
Affordable 5G access
+
Good performance
Cons
−
Unimpressive cameras
−
Dim display
7.7
Huawei Ascend G610
Huawei · Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
1 critic review
Display
5"
Battery
2,150 mAh
7.7
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
Sony · Android 5.1 Lollipop
19 critic reviews
Display
5.5"
Battery
3,430 mAh
Pros
+
4K resolution display offers vibrant colors
+
Speedy overall performance
+
Dust- proof and water-resistant
Cons
−
Heavy and slippery
−
Camera produces dull and cold images on basic setting
−
Processor heats up during intense gaming sessions
−
Hard to see advantages of 4K over 2K
7.7
Huawei Ascend Y 300
Huawei · Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
4 critic reviews
Display
4"
Battery
1,730 mAh
Pros
+
48MP camera
+
IP68 rating
+
Fingerprint-resistant screen
+
Reasonably priced
Cons
−
Older CPU
−
Missing dust and dirt protection for ports
7.7
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Motorola · Android 9.0 Pie
20 critic reviews
Display
6.3"
Battery
4,000 mAh
7.7
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
OnePlus · Android 12
11 critic reviews
Display
6.59"
Battery
5,000 mAh
7.7
Nokia E72
Nokia · Symbian v9.2 (S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1)
4 critic reviews
Display
2.4"
Battery
1,500 mAh
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