We’re now in Memorial Day sales season, which means it’s one of the best times of the year to pick up a new smartphone. But while the latest top-tier handsets – like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, iPhone 14 Pro, and Google Pixel Fold – might have caught your eye, it’s worth considering something a little older.
Often, when we can’t afford or justify the top model in a series, we look for a cheaper but similarly-new alternative – for example, the Google Pixel 7a instead of the Google Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro. But while there’s logic to that, you can sometimes get much more for your money by choosing an older model that used to be a flagship – such as the Pixel 6.
