iPhone 17e
Affordable iPhone experience
Apple's iPhone 17e is designed for people who want the core iPhone experience without stepping into flagship territory. It features a handy 6.1-inch OLED display and brings the A19 chip to a more affordable model. Although it comes with only a single 48MP rear camera, the iPhone 17e still delivers solid performance and the usual iPhone ecosystem perks.
Pros
- Much faster A19 chip
- Lighter, slimmer, and smaller form factor
- Support MagSafe/Qi2 natively
- Base storage of 256GB
Cons
- 60Hz display
- Smaller battery
- Only a single rear camera with no ultra-wide sensor
Pixel 10a
Google's reliable mid-ranger
The Google Pixel 10a isn't dramatically different from last year's Pixel 9a, but it still ticks the right boxes for a mid-range phone. It runs on Google's Tensor G4 chip and features a 6.3-inch OLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, along with a dual-camera setup and a sizeable 5,100 mAh battery.
Pros
- Smooth 120Hz display
- Brighter and slightly larger display with no notch
- Larger 5,100 mAh battery
- Versatile dual-camera system
Cons
- Build quality is less premium
- Tensor chip is slower than Apple silicon
- Base storage of only 128GB
