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While smartphone brands charge a hefty premium for extra internal storage, you can still choose from these Android phones that allow microSD cards.
Google has just issued an updated Android distribution chart and it makes for an alarming read. The latest OS — Android 16 — was on just 7.5% of phones when the data was captured in December, while Android 15 is on 19.3% of phones, Android 14 on 17.9% of phones and Android 13 on 13.9% of phones.
There are so many good Android phones to buy in early 2026 — but there are also some you should stay away from.
Via Game Hub and VKD3D, Cyberpunk 2077 is actually playable at 30 FPS on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones.
In November, Google linked its Android Quick Share feature to Apple's AirDrop for file transfers between the two mobile OSes. It was initially restricted to Pixel 10 phones, but the company is now reportedly planning to expand the feature to more Android phones.
Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed to malware and spyware attacks.