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Google Pixel 8a. The back panel of this smartphone is matte, although it is made of cheaper materials. Therefore, there are no fingerprints left on it. This model is also comfortable to hold in your hand. It has the same processor as the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. When you purchase this phone, you will receive 7 years of system and security updates. Plus they have great cameras.
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G. Thanks to the presence of metal on the body, the smartphone feels and looks the same as the flagships. Unlike Pixel, it has IP67 water and dust protection. You can also count on 5 years of security updates.
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G. Alternative to the A55 for slightly less money. This is also a water-resistant smartphone with an AMOLED display, stereo speakers and good optics.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE. This is an alternative version of S24. It makes sense to buy it at a discount.
Nothing Phone 2a. Its cost starts from just over 34 thousand rubles. There’s no wireless charging support, but you still get plenty of other features. Including the glyphs on the back.
Nothing Phone 2. It is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. It also has a slightly larger battery than the 2a. This is a serious rival to Pixel 7.
Vivo V30 and Pro. The regular model is equipped with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and the Pro is equipped with Dimensity 8200. Both smartphones are fast, but the Pro version copes better with tasks under load. These devices also get a little warm.
Honor 90. The manufacturer promises three years of software updates for it. The smartphone itself is quite bulky, but you will have enough memory. That’s right, the speaker here is mono. Supported charging power is 66W.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. This is a 6.67-inch version with a slightly curved screen. It has IP68 protection against water and dust. The charging power here is 120 W, but there is no wireless charging support. Pictures taken with the main 200 megapixel camera come out normal.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G. It has a lower degree of moisture resistance and charging is slightly slower. The processor here is Snapdragon 7s Gen 2.
Xiaomi 13T. If you have a little more money, you can buy this model. You will receive 5 years of security updates and 4 years of operating system updates. The screen refresh rate is 144 Hz. Charging power – 67 W.
Poco X6 and Pro. The regular version has Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Pro has Dimensity 8300-Ultra. There are also differences in photo quality between these models.
Poco F4 GT. Perfect for game lovers. It is equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and also has physical triggers. The charging power of this smartphone is 120 Hz.
Poco F6 and Pro. They will receive 3 years of operating system updates and 4 years of security updates. Naturally, images come out better in the Pro version.
Source: Ferra
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