The best cheap phones from Mobile World Congress

The best cheap phones from Mobile World Congress

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HMD Global’s Nokia phones have become an interesting Android option, because their software is so boring. Instead of stitching on an extra interface, HMD bundles a standard, current release of Google’s (GOOG, GOOGL) mobile operating system, then promptly ships each software update. Most Nokia Android phones now qualify as Android One devices, meaning they’re promised at least two years of software upgrades." data-reactid="26">HMD Global’s Nokia phones have become an interesting Android option, because their software is so boring. Instead of stitching on an extra interface, HMD bundles a standard, current release of Google’s (GOOG, GOOGL) mobile operating system, then promptly ships each software update. Most Nokia Android phones now qualify as Android One devices, meaning they’re promised at least two years of software upgrades.

Nokia 3.2, with a 6.3-inch screen, and the $169-and-up 4.2, with a 5.7-inch screen, check off most of the boxes: fingerprint unlocking (except for the cheapest 3.2), NFC mobile-payment support and a microSD card slot to augment the otherwise sub-par 16GB or 32GB of storage. The 4.2 adds a button to invoke Google Assistant." data-reactid="27">The $139-and-up Nokia 3.2, with a 6.3-inch screen, and the $169-and-up 4.2, with a 5.7-inch screen, check off most of the boxes: fingerprint unlocking (except for the cheapest 3.2), NFC mobile-payment support and a microSD card slot to augment the otherwise sub-par 16GB or 32GB of storage. The 4.2 adds a button to invoke Google Assistant.