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The Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ has a superb AMOLED, a 6.5mm body, stereo speakers, NFC and even wireless charging, but short software support.
The Xiaomi 17T Pro has excellent cameras, a 7,000mAh battery and 100W charging, but its €900 launch price makes it worth waiting for a discount.
The Poco X8 Pro offers a superb OLED screen, a 6,500mAh battery, 100W charging and fast performance at a bargain price. Only zoom is missing.
The Galaxy A07 4G costs under €100 yet promises six Android upgrades, with a 90Hz screen, 5,000mAh battery, microSD and a headphone jack.
The S26 Ultra adds a clever Privacy Display, much faster 60W charging and better battery life, but its cameras trail the best Android rivals.
The Pixel 10a is compact, with great cameras, battery life and seven years of updates, but it is almost identical to the cheaper Pixel 9a.
The Infinix Hot 60 Pro+ weighs just 155g, has a bright 144Hz AMOLED, stereo speakers, IP65 and reliable cameras for about $190.
The Galaxy S26 improves battery life and adds AI and video features, but its cameras and 25W charging trail rivals at the same price.
The Phone (4a) Pro adds an aluminium unibody, a 144Hz screen, a faster chip and Glyph Matrix, but the cheaper Phone (4a) is nearly as good.
The Galaxy A17 5G has a nice design, a decent main camera, great selfies, six OS updates and microSD, but the 4GB version felt laggy.
Samsung's new wide Fold has a comfortable cover screen, a 4:3 inner display and flagship speed, but it is very expensive and has no telephoto.
The Nothing Phone (4a) combines a distinctive Glyph design, clean software and a 3.5x periscope zoom, but it is only IP64 and not the fastest.
