#pixel-9a

#pixel-9a

If you're in the market for a cheap Android device, it currently doesn't get any better than the Pixel 9A. The budget-friendly handset offers a 6.3-inch OLED screen that's noticeably brighter than its predecessor, making it easier to see in direct sunlight. It also now carries a robust IP68 rating, so you don't have to panic over dropping it in water or dirt. And while its wireless charging isn't the fastest at up to 7.5W, it's a feature you don't always see at this price point.

If you're looking for a quick easy answer, it's the Pixel 9a. Released last spring, between the Pixel 9 and 10 generations, the 9a is Google's "entry-level" phonebut it's still got excellent battery life that will last you most days from the moment you get up until bedtime. All the while you'll be looking at an OLED screen and taking stunning pictures with its 48 megapixel camera. Even compared to the most popular alternatives from Nothing and OnePlus, the Pixel 9a undercuts them on price. But there's nothing budget about it.