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Last updated November 9, 2026

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HTC One (M8) for Windows
8.0
HTC One (M8) for Windows
HTC Β· Windows Phone 8.1
Pros
+ Great performance
+ Plenty of storage space
+ All-metal design
+ Bright, crisp display
+ XLTE and GSM support
+ MicroSD card support
Cons
βˆ’ Lack of app availability
βˆ’ Average camera
βˆ’ Windows phone interface
Honor 90
8.0
Honor 90
Honor Β· Android 13
OnePlus 2
8.0
OnePlus 2
OnePlus Β· Android 5.1 Lollipop
Pros
+ Fast and fluid performance
+ Clear and bright display
+ Customizable back covers
+ Long battery life
+ Good daylight and night time picture quality
Cons
βˆ’ No NFC
βˆ’ Limited editing and settings for camera
βˆ’ No Quick Charge
LG V10
8.0
LG V10
LG Β· Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Pros
+ Vivid and sharp main display
+ Shock resistant
+ Additional screen for quick access to time, apps and contacts
+ Smooth performance
+ Rear camera takes detailed and color accurate pictures
Cons
βˆ’ Heavy and awkward to use one-handed
βˆ’ Wide angle front lens distorts around the edges
βˆ’ Added features not necessary for casual smartphone user
Huawei Honor 8 Pro
8.0
Huawei Honor 8 Pro
Huawei Β· Android 7.0 Nougat
Pros
+ Bright, detailed display
+ Solid build quality
+ Buttery smooth performance
+ Great camera quality
Cons
βˆ’ Mediocre battery life
βˆ’ No optical image stabilization
βˆ’ No water resistance
Sony Xperia XA2
8.0
Sony Xperia XA2
Sony Β· Android 8.0 Oreo
Our Verdict

If you don’t mind Sony’s design choices, the XA2 is one of their strongest mid-tier phones yet. While it doesn’t excel at any one thing, it offers decent battery life, solid performance, and a detailed — albeit slow launching — camera at a respectable price.

Pros
+ Sturdy, reassuring design
+ Decent rear camera
+ microSD support
+ Android 8.0
+ Solid battery
+ Respectable performance
Cons
βˆ’ No fast charger included
βˆ’ Phone prone to smudges and scratches
βˆ’ Hit-or-miss low-light camera performance
βˆ’ Camera slow to launch
βˆ’ Lots of pre-installed apps
Google Pixel 4 XL
8.0
Google Pixel 4 XL
Google Β· Android 10
Xiaomi 11T Pro
8.0
Xiaomi 11T Pro
Xiaomi Β· Android 11
Samsung Galaxy A52
8.0
Samsung Galaxy A52
Samsung Β· Android 11
Our Verdict

Otherwise, if you want something capable and lighter than theΒ A72, this is comparable in just about every way.

HTC One mini
8.0
HTC One mini
HTC Β· Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro
8.0
Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro
Sony Β· Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
8.0
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
Xiaomi Β· Android 8.1 Oreo
Samsung Nexus S
8.0
Samsung Nexus S
Samsung Β· Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Honor 70
8.0
Honor 70
Honor Β· Android 12
ZTE nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
8.0
ZTE nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
ZTE Β· Android 12
Our Verdict

A gaming powerhouse with standout cooling, offering high performance but average camera abilities.

Pros
+ High-performance chipset
+ Gaming-focused design
+ Effective cooling system
+ Long battery life
+ Affordable price
Cons
βˆ’ Poor camera performance
βˆ’ Bulky design
βˆ’ Inconsistent software updates
βˆ’ No water resistance
βˆ’ Underwhelming display brightness
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