Recommend a Phone. Under $500, good performance, likely to last 3+ years.

[1337Rooster]

Hello, I am currently using a Nexus5X and want to upgrade due to having a really slow UI, closing music/podcast apps due to low ram, and just bad experience due to bad performance. I really don't want anything fancy, just something that can use a browser and play podcasts.

I am considering the Galaxy S9 or Pixel3A. But could I get more bang for my buck, basically the best performance, and made by a manufacturer which is not known to just break after 1 year. Any suggestions?

 

[JAy3001]

Android One..?

https://www.android.com/one/

Wide range of phones with various performance specs and guaranteed security and OS updates for 3 years.

Take a look and if anything takes your fancy look for either a network or purchase outright.

 

[ocnbrze]

i trust cnet with their product reviews and this is the best bang for your buck budget phone:
Motorolla Moto G7 review