{"id":149838,"date":"2021-01-07T16:00:33","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T13:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-01-07T16:00:33","modified_gmt":"2021-01-07T13:00:33","slug":"whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#What\u2019s the Least You Should Spend on a Smartphone? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4e09102f3d6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#Under_100_Buy_Used_Instead\" >Under $100: Buy Used Instead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#100-200_Expect_Some_Compromises\" >$100-200: Expect Some Compromises<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#BLU_G9_Pro\" >BLU G9 Pro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#Moto_E_2020\" >Moto E 2020<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#Moto_G7_Play\" >Moto G7 Play<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#200-300_Surprisingly_Good_Deals\" >$200-300: Surprisingly Good Deals<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#BLU_G90_Pro\" >BLU G90 Pro<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#300-500_The_Smartphone_Sweet_Spot\" >$300-500: The Smartphone Sweet Spot<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#Google_Pixel_4a\" >Google Pixel 4a<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#Apple_iPhone_SE_2020\" >Apple iPhone SE (2020)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#Samsung_Galaxy_A51\" >Samsung Galaxy A51<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#500-700_Going_Back_For_Seconds\" >$500-700: Going Back For Seconds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#Google_Pixel_4a_5G\" >Google Pixel 4a 5G<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#Samsung_Galaxy_S20_Fan_Edition\" >Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#Apple_iPhone_11\" >Apple iPhone 11<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#700-1000_Flagship_Playground\" >$700-1000: Flagship Playground<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#Google_Pixel_5\" >Google Pixel 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#OnePlus_8_Pro\" >OnePlus 8 Pro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#Apple_iPhone_12\" >Apple iPhone 12<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#Over_1000_I_Want_It_All\" >Over $1000: I Want It All<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#Apple_iPhone_12_Pro_Max\" >Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#Samsung_Galaxy_S20_Ultra\" >Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-least-you-should-spend-on-a-smartphone-review-geek\/#Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold_2\" >Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What\u2019s the Least You Should Spend on a Smartphone? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-66624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/18f919c4957b2b2d2ce9330aebaee7be\/p\/uploads\/2021\/01\/x33a38fb0.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.vgdeyCsjVb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When I tell people my job, I\u2019m often asked, \u201cwhat\u2019s the least I should spend on a new phone?\u201d The answer, if an admittedly pithy one, is \u201cwhatever your budget can afford.\u201d With smartphones as with everything else, if you spend more, you get more. But if all you can afford is a $150 phone, then get a $150 phone.<\/p>\n<p>Now, assuming that you\u00a0<em>can<\/em>\u00a0spend more than the bare minimum your budget will allow on a phone, and you <em>want\u00a0<\/em>to spend less money, we\u2019re talking about a different range of priorities. And at that point, it\u2019s important to consider your expectations of what you want your phone to do. In 2021, you can get a pretty good phone for $250, and a really great phone for $400, but you won\u2019t get the latest status symbol with a 5G radio, folding screen, and built-in Bat signal.<\/p>\n<p>So with this in mind, here are a few guidelines on what you can expect at the various price levels. It\u2019s <em>not<\/em> my job to tell you how much is too much to spend on a phone\u2014your own budget and your desire for features can tell you that. But you can use this information to find a place where those constraints (if you have them) meet in the middle.<\/p>\n<p>And keep in mind that we\u2019re using US dollars as our rubric here. The scale may be different internationally, sliding up or down based on more factors than mere currency conversion. Also note that most carriers now offer monthly payment plans. These don\u2019t typically save you money over a two-year period, but with zero interest, they don\u2019t cost you anything except the lack of choice to switch to another carrier for a couple of years.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Under_100_Buy_Used_Instead\"><\/span>Under $100: Buy Used Instead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Woof. Buying a new phone for less than a hundred bucks is a tough proposition: if you want anything beyond a basic \u201cfeature phone\u201d (an old-fashioned one that does not run Android or iOS), you\u2019re going to have to make pretty huge compromises on every front: performance, storage, screen, camera quality, sometimes even basic build quality and call reception.<\/p>\n<p>If you positively need a smartphone for less than $100, I recommend that you buy used or refurbished. Android phones lose value quickly, so you can probably find a mid-range phone from 2-3 years ago, or a flagship phone (or iPhone) that\u2019s older than that, in this price range. If it hasn\u2019t suffered screen or water damage, it\u2019s probably going to be a much better experience than the absolute cheapest new phone that you can buy.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing to degrade on pretty much every smartphone is the battery. If you can get the battery replaced with a new one (typically around $75 at a phone repair shop), you can revitalize an old phone very quickly.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"100-200_Expect_Some_Compromises\"><\/span>$100-200: Expect Some Compromises<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66625\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-66625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/e845eee4641f20aa841194025e44012a\/p\/uploads\/2021\/01\/x1778bb2e.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.9Uwbcsq7jW.jpg\" alt=\"Blu G9 Pro\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Cameron Summerson\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cameron Summerson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is about the bottom of the range for a new budget smartphone at the moment. At under $200, you\u2019ll get most of the standard capabilities of Android and iOS: browsing the web, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a>ing apps, taking photos, using Bluetooth accessories, sometimes even (gasp!) texting and talking. You can play mobile <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s, so long as you keep it basic.<\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t get what you might think of as the side dishes of the mobile world. No NFC chips for mobile payments, no wireless charging, no water resistance to protect your phone if you drop it in the sink. You might not even get a fingerprint reader. You\u2019ll also be looking at a pretty huge performance gap: with slower processors and less memory, you\u2019ll see apps open and switch slowly, and running multiple high-performance apps at once might tax your phone a lot.<\/p>\n<p>You might be able to find a big screen phone in this range, but it will be a low-resolution, low-quality LCD panel. Lower-quality phone components, including the phone\u2019s body and tempered glass, will probably make it more fragile. The low-quality cameras won\u2019t beat out a point-and-shoot, and with less storage (get a MicroSD-packing model, if you can) you\u2019ll be able to take fewer of them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nUnder $200 Phone Pick<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07VB5LDD1?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/417YeKIyWdL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for BLU G9 Pro\" aria-label=\"Shop for BLU G9 Pro\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07VB5LDD1?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BLU_G9_Pro\"><\/span>BLU G9 Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The G9 Pro includes a huge screen and surprisingly packed features for its price. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nUnder $200 Phone Pick<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B086H3HH5V?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41Q4q9FB50L._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Moto E 2020\" aria-label=\"Shop for Moto E 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B086H3HH5V?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moto_E_2020\"><\/span>Moto E 2020<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">This entry-level phone from Motorola is almost as cheap as they come, just be prepared to deal with low power and few features. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nUnder $200 Phone Pick<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08LF2SZSZ?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41J3GWDlvXL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Moto G7 Play\" aria-label=\"Shop for Moto G7 Play\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08LF2SZSZ?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moto_G7_Play\"><\/span>Moto G7 Play<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The G7 Play has a little more oomph than the Moto E, thanks to a Snapdragon 632 processor. It also has a fingerprint reader. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"200-300_Surprisingly_Good_Deals\"><\/span>$200-300: Surprisingly Good Deals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66626\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-66626 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/b632bc716ff651d278767c38da120cfd\/p\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xf25946d0.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.JGWMtcRoXg.jpg\" alt=\"OnePlus Nord N10 5G\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" data-credittext=\"Andrew Heinzman\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Andrew Heinzman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This section of the smartphone market has seen some shocking improvement over the last few years. These phones aren\u2019t just \u201cacceptable,\u201d they\u2019re pretty darn good in their own right. The biggest boost over the lower level is better processors and more memory, allowing for smooth performance in most apps and easy (if not instant) switching between them.<\/p>\n<p>At this price range, you still won\u2019t get those fancy extras like wireless charging or water resistance in most cases, and the quality of tempered glass is often below others. But you might be able to find NFC for mobile payments, and the cameras will be good enough for posting selfies on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a> networks at approximately point-and-shoot level. These phones can probably at least try to run 3D mobile games, though performance may not be smooth.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of 2021 you should see at least a few 5G phones below the $300 price point. Even so, you\u2019ll probably still want to find one that lets you expand the storage small standard storage with MicroSD.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nUnder $300 Phone Pick<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08C6XBCRT?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/4110mLc9aqL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for BLU G90 Pro\" aria-label=\"Shop for BLU G90 Pro\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08C6XBCRT?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BLU_G90_Pro\"><\/span>BLU G90 Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The G90 Pro has tons of features and great specs for its price, with few compromises. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"300-500_The_Smartphone_Sweet_Spot\"><\/span>$300-500: The Smartphone Sweet Spot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66627\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-66627 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/d53e8869656e292eb289e55a008c88e2\/p\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xf87d7693.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.C3lq9Jp02s.jpg\" alt=\"Pixel 4a\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Justin Duino\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Review Geek\u2019s Phone of the Year for 2020 is the Pixel 4a, which retails for $350. And it\u2019s easy to see why: it gets almost everything you want in a high-end Android phone, in a price that\u2019s accessible to many more people than before. The iPhone SE (2020 version) is just a bit more at $400, and it\u2019s the first iOS phone on this list. Again, it\u2019s a great device, giving you almost everything you want from an iPhone for about half the price of the cheapest \u201cflagship\u201d model.<\/p>\n<p>In this range, you can get good performance, good (occasionally great!) cameras, good screens, NFC for payments, and you might even see one or two of those premium features, like wireless charging or water resistance. (The iPhone SE has both!) We\u2019re even starting to see 5G phones dip into this price range, though I\u2019d consider that the last feature you should look for at its current adoption level.<\/p>\n<p>If your budget is anywhere below $500, you can get an excellent phone for significantly less than a flagship, with few compromises and no regrets. It\u2019s the optimum mix of value and performance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nUnder $500 Phone Pick<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08CFSZLQ4?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41I1QypfYXL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Google Pixel 4a\" aria-label=\"Shop for Google Pixel 4a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08CFSZLQ4?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Pixel_4a\"><\/span>Google Pixel 4a<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Review Geek&#8217;s Smartphone of the Year for 2020, the Pixel 4a is everything you need in an Android phone and nothing you don&#8217;t. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nUnder $500 Phone Pick<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B087623TMW?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41wlFGoj8yL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Apple iPhone SE (2020)\" aria-label=\"Shop for Apple iPhone SE (2020)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B087623TMW?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apple_iPhone_SE_2020\"><\/span>Apple iPhone SE (2020)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">With a stunning mix of features and performance, the iPhone SE is an absolute star &#8230; unless you want a big screen. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nUnder $500 Phone Pick<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B086FKHTLZ?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41if3zURcIL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Samsung Galaxy A51\" aria-label=\"Shop for Samsung Galaxy A51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B086FKHTLZ?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samsung_Galaxy_A51\"><\/span>Samsung Galaxy A51<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The Galaxy A51 gets the essence of Samsung&#8217;s flagship phones, while shaving a few features off to bring the price down. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"500-700_Going_Back_For_Seconds\"><\/span>$500-700: Going Back For Seconds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66628\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-66628 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/9a2789c237c38c9618144d045ab7b619\/p\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xb09e356a.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.aSgIcGQAya.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy S20 Fan Edition\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" data-credittext=\"Niki Reed\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Niki Reed<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For a few bucks above the midrange phone models, you can get a really nice experience with slightly better screens and cameras. But the big difference will be faster processors and more memory, allowing you faster access to your apps and fewer restarts after you switch away from them. At this price range, there\u2019s a barely-noticeable difference in performance in stepping down from top-tier devices.<\/p>\n<p>Materials start to get much better at this price range, too. Phone cases switch from plastic to metal and\/or glass, giving them a more premium feel, and features like 5G, wireless charging, water resistance, and multi-lens camera modules are much more common. With access to premium processors and some clever engineering, they tend to have very good battery life, too.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that you can usually get last year\u2019s flagship Android and iPhone models in this price range, picking up the last new units that weren\u2019t sold at carriers or retailers. One year\u2019s improvement is usually pretty slight, and most of them (especially iPhones) will be running the latest version of the software.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nUnder $700 Phone Pick<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08H8VZ6PV?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/411wOTpPu5L._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Google Pixel 4a 5G\" aria-label=\"Shop for Google Pixel 4a 5G\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08H8VZ6PV?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Pixel_4a_5G\"><\/span>Google Pixel 4a 5G<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The 4a 5G is this year&#8217;s big-screen Google phone, with extra 5G and multi-camera capabilities over the cheaper Pixel 4a. Note: the Verizon version is more expensive!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nUnder $700 Phone Pick<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08FYVMRM5?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31E08r3vEcL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition\" aria-label=\"Shop for Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08FYVMRM5?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samsung_Galaxy_S20_Fan_Edition\"><\/span>Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Samsung makes a play for value with this budget alternative to the S20, only skimping on a glass case and high-res screen. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nUnder $700 Phone Pick<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07ZPKR714?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41Uq0DlOwBL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Apple iPhone 11\" aria-label=\"Shop for Apple iPhone 11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07ZPKR714?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apple_iPhone_11\"><\/span>Apple iPhone 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Last year&#8217;s iPhone is still an awesome mobile machine, with fantastic cameras and the latest iOS software. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"700-1000_Flagship_Playground\"><\/span>$700-1000: Flagship Playground<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66630\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-66630 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/cb28db14350a2a4cd99632df643a5fbc\/p\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xc8f8f5c0.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.CSxH4l-pO9.jpg\" alt=\"OnePlus 8 Pro\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Cameron Summerson\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cameron Summerson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is the price most phone makers want you to consider \u201cstandard,\u201d even though it\u2019s moved a lot in the last few years. For $700-1000, you get the tip-top of almost everything: fantastic, high-refresh screens, the latest camera <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a>, great battery life, and all the extras like wireless charging, 5G radios, and water-resistant body designs with premium materials.<\/p>\n<p>The screen, processor and RAM, and the camera are the most dramatic improvements at this price range. Performance in all apps and games is buttery-smooth on a flagship phone, with quick switching between them. Some of the photos you can take will rival that of a DSLR thanks to advanced post-processing and the latest sensors and lenses. They\u2019ll also get access to some neat extras, like reverse wireless charging (for charging up true wireless headphones on the go) or Apple\u2019s MagSafe magnetic attachment system.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll pay for the privilege in all of these phones, as these are the money-makers in the market. But they do make the experience pretty great. Whether that\u2019s worth the extra expense is up to you. You might consider one last thing: these popular flagship phones also have the widest support for cases, screen protectors, and other accessories.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nUnder $1000 Phone Pick<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08H8Y7W47?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/416LyyeZkLL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Google Pixel 5\" aria-label=\"Shop for Google Pixel 5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08H8Y7W47?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Pixel_5\"><\/span>Google Pixel 5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The spirit of the Nexus returns in this nearly flawless (if slightly pricey) Google flagship phone. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nUnder $1000 Phone Pick<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08723FJMF?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41YvBAPwVmL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for OnePlus 8 Pro\" aria-label=\"Shop for OnePlus 8 Pro\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08723FJMF?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OnePlus_8_Pro\"><\/span>OnePlus 8 Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The OnePlus flagship hits all the same notes as competition from Google and Samsung, with smart software tweaks and a great screen to boot. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nUnder $1000 Phone Pick<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08L5P7DYY?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41xssMLI2DL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Apple iPhone 12\" aria-label=\"Shop for Apple iPhone 12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08L5P7DYY?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apple_iPhone_12\"><\/span>Apple iPhone 12<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The most popular, for a reason. Apple&#8217;s mix of software and hardware is nearly impossible to beat, and the new MagSafe accessory system is great. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_1000_I_Want_It_All\"><\/span>Over $1000: I Want It All<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66629\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-66629 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/23c111e8746e259c2e87120ce69bcfdb\/p\/uploads\/2021\/01\/x528f3633.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.wTZOBewBIA.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 12 Pro\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" data-credittext=\"Justin Duino\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If your budget stretches to the very top of the market, there\u2019s not a lot that you can\u2019t do. To be honest, pretty much no one really <em>needs<\/em> a phone this expensive, but if you can afford it and you want truly the latest and greatest, it\u2019s what you\u2019re going to spend.<\/p>\n<p>There are two primary areas where these phones go above and beyond the previous range. The first is camera quality. Both Apple and Samsung reserve their very best camera technology for the tip top of the market in their \u201cPro\u201d and \u201cUltra\u201d phones, respectively. With more sensors, better lenses, and add-ons like extreme telephoto and laser depth processing, they can capture images and videos that are jaw-dropping. If you have the skills (and sometimes the equipment) to complement them, you can sometimes get even better photos than a DSLR with these phones.<\/p>\n<p>The other area is one that\u2019s less definable: cutting-edge form factors, like folding phones. Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Flip and Galaxy Z Fold <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a>, as well as the Surface Duo (Android-powered despite coming from Microsoft), are all well above the $1000 mark\u2014some approaching close to double that. These whimsical designs might be the future of the smartphone market, but for the time being, they\u2019re priced way out of the reach of most buyers. They\u2019re also still going through fairly rapid design evolution in both software and hardware, so even if you can afford them, you might want to go for a super-premium conventional design instead.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nOver $1000 Phone Pick<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08L5PHJ2Y?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41N9-hbLe0L._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max\" aria-label=\"Shop for Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08L5PHJ2Y?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apple_iPhone_12_Pro_Max\"><\/span>Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The best that Apple has to offer combines a massive screen with a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>le rear camera module that can go toe-to-toe with professional DSLR cameras. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nOver $1000 Phone Pick<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B082XYGR2C?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31NrZFqXSUL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra\" aria-label=\"Shop for Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B082XYGR2C?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samsung_Galaxy_S20_Ultra\"><\/span>Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Samsung&#8217;s ace in the hole for the camera war is a dedicated lens that can hit a ridiculous 100x zoom. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nOver $1000 Phone Pick<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08GL5YRQT?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31Ik-6qSsxL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2\" aria-label=\"Shop for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08GL5YRQT?tag=reviewgeek-20\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samsung_Galaxy_Z_Fold_2\"><\/span>Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">With a shocking price tag that matches its whiz-bang folding form factor, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the ultimate in smartphone extravagance. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>setTimeout(function(){!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');fbq('init','1137093656460433');fbq('track','PageView');},3000);<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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