For years, Google's Pixel A-series has offered an incredible value that's offered unmatchable camera quality, offered more updates than other phones in its class, and often outperformed everything at the sub-$500 price range because of its Google Tensor processor.
But then the Nothing Phone 2a came around. At $350, it's $150 less than the Pixel 7a (and likely the Pixel 8a), all while offering flagship design, a better display than anything in its price range, and battery life and charging speed that'll make anyone happy.
