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Indicative price range: ($250-$399)

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Lower Mid-RangeAndroidValueGlyph design / everyday value

Nothing Phone 3a

3 reviews16mo ago$379Value Strong buy

Rare spec to verify: Verify update policy, storage tier, camera lag, display brightness, and whether carrier deals change the value case.

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Lower Mid-RangeAndroidValueFast charging / efficient chipset

OnePlus Nord CE 5

5 reviews12mo ago$329Value Strong buy

Rare spec to verify: Verify screen-on endurance, standby drain, charger compatibility, and heat during fast charging.

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Lower Mid-RangeAndroidValueMediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra

Poco X6 Pro

5 reviews30mo ago$320Value Strong buy

Rare spec to verify: Thermal throttling and sustained performance during intensive gaming sessions.

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Lower Mid-RangeAndroidValueQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 / Periscope telephoto camera

Realme 12 Pro+ 5G

3 reviews29mo ago$349Value Strong buy

Rare spec to verify: Consistency and quality of the periscope zoom lens across different zoom levels, especially at higher digital zoom.

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Lower Mid-RangeAndroidShortlistMediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra / High performance

Poco X6 Pro 5G

7 reviews30mo ago$349Value Strong buy

Rare spec to verify: Sustained performance and thermal throttling under extended gaming sessions.

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Lower Mid-RangeAndroidShortlistQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

Samsung Galaxy A27

4 reviews1mo ago$375Value Strong buy

Rare spec to verify: Verify camera consistency, battery life, modem reliability, update policy, display brightness, and repair terms.

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Lower Mid-RangeAndroidCompareQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 / Ultra-tough display

Honor X9b

3 reviews33mo ago$349Value Strong buy

Rare spec to verify: Real-world drop resistance and screen repair costs if it does break.

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Lower Mid-RangeAndroidShortlistQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2

Poco X6 5G

5 reviews30mo ago$219Value Strong buy

Rare spec to verify: Assess the sustained performance under heavy gaming to check for thermal throttling.

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Lower Mid-RangeAndroidShortlistQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 / AMOLED display

Vivo V30 Lite 5G

3 reviews30mo ago$399Value Strong buy

Rare spec to verify: Long-term software update policy and actual frequency of updates.

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Lower Mid-RangeAndroidShortlistExynos 1380

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

2 reviews16mo ago$329Value Strong buy

Rare spec to verify: Samsung promises 6 OS updates and 6 years of security patches.

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