Android Smartphone Recommendations

[this_is_nascar]

It's time for a new phone, as the battery on my Moto G7 Power is shot. I'm looking for a replacement that's $500 or less.

I'm really only interested in Android please.

 

[JAS]

Pixel 5a (5G) with Fi - Google Fi

The Google Pixel 5a (5G) on Fi gets even better coverage through Fi's unique technology that switches you between major cellular networks and secure Wi-Fi hotspots.

fi.google.com

 

[bykfixer]

I do not know if motorola has updated the 019 E6 but it's a throwback number with a replaceable battery and sd card slot.
Not for gaming, moving pictures etc due to a somewhat slow processor and uses micro usb instead of usb c charging. But the unlocked version was $175 last I checked. A Verizon pay as you go was $75 in 021.

It's a great little PDA that texts, takes pictures, and makes phone calls or plays music if that's all you seek.

 

[adamlau]

Pixel 5a and then flash GrapheneOS over the stock OS. Purchase unlocked direct or via a brick and mortar (online or in-store). Don't opt for a (bootloader) locked carrier version. 2.5 years of guaranteed security updates from Google. Else, spring for a Pixel 6 with just over 4.5 years of updates. About as secure and private as it currently gets in the public sector.