Need a New iPhone or Android Phone? Consider These Factors Before You Buy

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The iPhone 16 Pro, Google Pixel 9 Pro and Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra all offer a huge lineup of amazing flagship features, including lightning-fast performance, big, vibrant displays and camera setups that give professional cameras a run for their money. These elite handsets represent the pinnacle of today's mobile technology, so it's no surprise they come with sky-high prices to match. That means they're out of reach for many of us -- or are unnecessary for those of us who simply want an all-around device for ...