Tech & Auto
New Android Phones To Avoid In 2023
By GARRETT ETTINGER
There are numerous Android smartphones that run the latest OS currently available, but some models simply can’t compare to the competition in terms of hardware.
TCL 30 V 5G
The TCL 30 V 5G is an affordable budget phone, but it’s also potentially one of the worst 5G phones currently on the market despite what its spec sheet says.
The phone uses an older processor and limited RAM, making it sluggish and outdated. Users have reported performance issues with the phone and a short battery life.
Nokia C110
Even for a budget phone, the Nokia C110 has very low-end specs. This model includes limited features like a chipset from 2018 and only 32 GB of internal storage.
Besides its low price tag of $39.99 at Straight Talk and a built-in micro SD slot, there isn’t anything particularly notable about the C110.
Blu Bold N3
While the Blu Bold N3 looks good on paper, with features like its sizable 6.78-inch screen and 256 GB of internal storage, the phone suffers from Blu’s lack of software updates.
The Blu Bold N3 breaks the company’s trend of shipping phones with older versions of Android, but they don’t mention any plans for future updates.
Updates
Getting a higher-quality, refurbished older phone may be tempting, but this could lead to serious issues since it will eventually stop receiving new security patches.
Without these updates, your phone will be more vulnerable to attacks from malicious actors. Not all Androids lose support simultaneously, so some might be secure longer than others.