Moto G Stylus 5G 2024
A noteworthy release, for less
Motorola's Moto G Stylus line of phones have long been renowned as great budget picks with a bonus stylus. While the stylus isn't on the level of a Galaxy S24 Ultra, it's 1/3 the price and still offers quite a bit of similar functionality. Plus, Motorola's excellent hardware design and software features make this phone truly shine amongst the pack.
For
- Included stylus
- 120Hz OLED display
- Cameras are impressive for the price
- Useful Motorola software features
- Lovely design with vegan leather
- Great performance and battery life with fast charging
Against
- Stylus still isn't amazing
- Only one OS upgrade
- In-display fingerprint scanner is uncomfortably low
Samsung Galaxy A35
A solid new budget phone
Samsung's phones are always among the best Android phones you can buy, and the company's latest mid-ranger is a solid choice in 2024. With years of software support and a powerful processor, this one provides great bang for your buck.
For
- Secured by Samsung Knox Vault
- Four OS upgrades, five years of security updates
- Long battery life and fast charging
- 120Hz AMOLED display
Against
- Only 6GB RAM
- Low-Hz PWM dimming at all brightness levels
- Boring design
