5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy A56

by dbadmin | Jan 26, 2026 | Features, Google Pixel 9a, Motorola Moto G, Nothing Phone 3a, OnePlus 13R, Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

Samsung’s Galaxy A series is one of the most popular affordable Android phone lines, and the Galaxy A56 5G is one of the latest entries. With a decent spec sheet, modern design, and $500 price tag, it should be an easy recommendation … right? As it turns out, it’s...

The RAM shortage is about to ruin cheap Android phones, so buy these 5 now

by dbadmin | Dec 30, 2025 | Cheap Android Phones, Features, Google Pixel 9a, Motorola Moto G, Nothing Phone 3a, OnePlus 13R, Samsung Galaxy A

It’s hard to believe, but 2026 is almost upon us. It’s a new year for renewed resolutions, fresh starts, and — unfortunately — more expensive smartphones. As AI continues to get bigger, companies are building more and larger data centers to keep the lights on. Those...

Which old OnePlus phones are still worth buying? Here are your best options

by dbadmin | Dec 29, 2025 | Features, OnePlus, OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13R

Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority While OnePlus may not be a household name in the US, it remains a strong option if you want something a little less mainstream than a typical Apple, Samsung, or Google device. The OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R might be the...

5 Android phones you should buy instead of the OnePlus 15R

by dbadmin | Dec 19, 2025 | Features, Google Pixel 10, Nothing Phone 3, OnePlus, OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13R, OnePlus 15R, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

I recently reviewed the OnePlus 15R and, spoiler alert, I came away very disappointed in the phone. OnePlus’s R series has typically provided great options in the mid-tier/value flagship space, but the 15R breaks that trend. It removes OnePlus’s iconic alert slider...

OnePlus announces Android 16 ‘open’ beta — but it’s not as open as it sounds

by dbadmin | Oct 9, 2025 | Android 16, News, OnePlus, OnePlus 12, OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13R, OnePlus Open, OnePlus OxygenOS

TL;DR OnePlus has launched an Oxygen OS 16 Open Beta Test based on Android 16 for several devices. Despite being an “open” beta program, the test requires users to apply via a questionnaire and is currently available only in India. The wait time is up to five days...

OnePlus 13R drops to $499.99, treating you to a $100 Prime saving

by dbadmin | Oct 8, 2025 | Amazon Prime Day, Deals, News, OnePlus 13R

Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority The OnePlus 13R was one of our recommendations as an alternative to the Galaxy S25 FE, and it just caught our attention with an impressive discount. This drop is part of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, which winds up at midnight...