Google Pixel 4a 5G
The Google Pixel 4a 5G is only $500, making it one of the cheapest sort-of flagship 5G smartphones. It has a 6.2-inch OLED screen, base storage of 128GB, and two rear cameras capable of some of the best low light shots in the industry. There are no fancy features like wireless charging and water resistance, but the latter is in exchange for the now-rare headphone jack. Unfortunately for Verizon users, you’ll have to pay an extra $100 for the Pixel 4a 5G model that’s compatible with the carrier’s mmWave 5G.
The $700 Pixel 5 is also a 5G-compatible option if you’re particularly committed to Google, though it costs $200 more for the bump in the processor, battery, and water resistance. The camera hardware remains the same between models, so save your money if you think it’s worth the compromises.
