5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 10a

by dbadmin | Feb 19, 2026 | Features, Google Pixel 10, Google Pixel 10a, Google Pixel 9a, Motorola Moto G, Nothing Phone 3a, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

Google launched the Pixel 10a this week and uh … well, it’s a weird one. Google isn’t a stranger to releasing minor year-over-year smartphone upgrades, but the Pixel 10a takes things to a level we haven’t seen before. Looking at the Pixel 10a side-by-side with last...

The Pixel 10a is here, but I’m not upgrading

by dbadmin | Feb 18, 2026 | Google Pixel 10a, Google Pixel 9a, Versus

I love my Pixel 9a, even though I switched to it from a flagship. Naturally, I was excited for the launch of the Pixel 10a, hoping it would offer enough upgrades to justify buying it. Well, that didn’t happen. There’s exactly zero reason to upgrade if you have a Pixel...

You told us: These are the phones you should totally avoid buying in February

by dbadmin | Feb 16, 2026 | Android, Google Pixel 9a, Motorola Moto G, OnePlus 15, OnePlus 15R, Polls, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S25, Survey, Survey Results

Credit: Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority The remaining half of February 2026 is a busy month for the smartphone industry, with so many launches lined up. Google has already confirmed the Pixel 10’s launch for later this week. The iPhone 17e is expected to follow it...

As an Android expert, here are 8 phones I don’t recommend buying right now

by dbadmin | Feb 9, 2026 | Features, Google Pixel 9a, Motorola Moto G, OnePlus 15, OnePlus 15R, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S25

In 2026, it’s pretty difficult to buy an outright bad or terrible Android phone. Whether you’re in the market for a high-end flagship or an affordable mid-ranger, you have so many options to choose from — as is evident by our best Android phone list. However, buying...

Whatever you do, don’t buy a cheap Google Pixel phone right now

by dbadmin | Feb 4, 2026 | Features, Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 10a, Google Pixel 9a

If you’re in the market for an affordable Android phone, chances are you’ve been looking at cheap Pixel phones — specifically, the Google Pixel 9a. Released last April, the Pixel 9a is about as good as it gets for a budget handset. It’s well-made, has good cameras,...

Google Pixel 9a drops to record-low price, but only in one color

by dbadmin | Feb 3, 2026 | Deals, Google, Google Pixel 9a, News, smartphones

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Can you guess which is the phone I recommend the most? Yes, it would be the Google Pixel 9a. The phone’s price is accessible, and it’s a pretty capable device. Today’s deal makes it an even better offering, bringing the price...