Phones Best Android phone for £400?

[SammyxVine]

Hi all,

I am looking to buy an Android phone for my mum for Xmas. She currently has a Motorolo G53 5g phone but the screen has cracked.
She is in her 60's so she isn't looking for a phone with a lot of features, as she isn't the best with tech. She just wants a phone that has a large screen, has good picture quality and is easy to use. She mainly uses her phone for WhatsApp messaging and watching YouTube and TikTok videos.

My budget is £400 but I can stretch if necessary.

 

[MarkX]

Hi all,

I am looking to buy an Android phone for my mum for Xmas. She currently has a Motorolo G53 5g phone but the screen has cracked.
She is in her 60's so she isn't looking for a phone with a lot of features, as she isn't the best with tech. She just wants a phone that has a large screen, has good picture quality and is easy to use. She mainly uses her phone for WhatsApp messaging and watching YouTube and TikTok videos.

My budget is £400 but I can stretch if necessary.

There are so many choices, would you go for a Chinese branded android phone?

From Samsung you could get the 256gb Galaxy A36. It would be a solid phone and do everything your mother needs. It has a nice big screen for aging eyes and watching content.

 

[SammyxVine]

There are so many choices, would you go for a Chinese branded android phone?

From Samsung you could get the 256gb Galaxy A36. It would be a solid phone and do everything your mother needs. It has a nice big screen for aging eyes and watching content.

Somebody I know recommended the Google Pixel 9A. Would you say that would be a good choice?
I don't know too much about Android phones and I need to order it today so that it comes in time for Xmas day.

 

[robvalentine]

Somebody I know recommended the Google Pixel 9A. Would you say that would be a good choice?
I don't know too much about Android phones and I need to order it today so that it comes in time for Xmas day.

The 9a will have a smaller screen, but the launcher (the look and layout of apps, and menus) will be closer to the Moto than the Samsung A36. The samsung A 36 has a larger display, but cameras will be weaker imo.

I prefer the pixel ecosystem/launcher so I would say Pixel 9a, but I am bisaed lol. Both phones have software updates that will outlast the phone (6 years for the samsung and 7 for the pixel),m the pixel ones will be quicker and more frequent, which might not be an issue tbh.

 

[SammyxVine]

The 9a will have a smaller screen, but the launcher (the look and layout of apps, and menus) will be closer to the Moto than the Samsung A36. The samsung A 36 has a larger display, but cameras will be weaker imo.

I prefer the pixel ecosystem/launcher so I would say Pixel 9a, but I am bisaed lol. Both phones have software updates that will outlast the phone (6 years for the samsung and 7 for the pixel),m the pixel ones will be quicker and more frequent, which might not be an issue tbh.

Yes, the 9a looks small. I don't think my mum will like the Samsung tbh.
Do you have the 9a? If yes, do you use a screen protector and case?

 

[robvalentine]

Yes, the 9a looks small. I don't think my mum will like the Samsung tbh.
Do you have the 9a? If yes, do you use a screen protector and case?

I have the 10 pro XL with a cracked screen protector 😂 and a case