Google's Pixel 3a is a game changer. It's an affordable smartphone with a top-tier camera and great battery life that genuinely poses the question "why spend more?".
They might look a little weird, but Samsung's Galaxy Buds Live are damn good headphones.
The Samsung Galaxy A71 tells the story of smartphones in 2020. When mid-range phones are these good, why even consider the flagship models?
Despite a few premium trimmings, the LG Velvet fails to stand out from increasingly crowded competition in the upper midrange space. As refreshing as it is to see LG do something other than chase Apple and Samsung, the Velvet just doesn't do quite enough for an $899 phone.
The Mate XS is a stunning flex of Huawei's engineering prowess; it's a foldable device that works equally well as a phone and a tablet. However, a sky high price-tag, a lack of Google apps and services, and serious concerns around durability make it impossible to recommend.
The Motorola Edge has some brilliant attributes, although it’s poor camera performance is a snag that derails the whole device.
The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra feels like a misstep for Samsung. It's certainly not a bad phone, but poor battery life and an inconsistent camera make it hard to recommend, especially when you consider the asking price.
The Pixel 4a is a value-packed device that nails the essential. It has a top-tier camera, reliable battery, and smooth performance. Most importantly, it's only $599 outright. The Pixel 4a is the most sensible smartphone you can buy.
TCL’s entrant to the mid-range phone competition is the TCL 10 Pro. Retailing at $749 with specs on par with its major competitors, the device hits the lower cost side without compromising on the tech we’d expect from a mid-tier phone.
The Alcatel 3L may have the best camera in a phone in this price range, and a great screen and solid battery round out this excellent package.
There is nothing wrong with the Moto G8 Power Lite, it is a perfectly good phone for the starting price of $279.