A hostess holds two new Samsung Galaxy S9 cell phones during the Samsung Galaxy S9 Unpacked event on February 25, 2018 in Barcelona.(Photo: GENE LLUIS, AFP / Getty Images)

With Apple's next big date in September, the eyes of the tech world, not to mention consumers looking to modernize, are on the new iPhones that the company will introduce.

Those of you who are looking for a new iPhone should, for various reasons, wait until then. But what about Android users? You should probably wait too, if only to see the offers that other companies offer in response.

If you can not wait, know that many options are available, especially in some of the best phones of last year.

The deal agreement

Motorola X4 Moto (Photo: Motorola)

One of the great benefits of Android devices is their affordability. While Apple's new iPhones typically start above $ 600, a number of compatible Android phones are priced at much lower prices.

Motorola X4 Moto is such a phone. At $ 299.99 unlocked (or $ 249.99 if you have Amazon Prime), it offers a large 5.2-inch HD display, two cameras at the back, a fast charge, a resistor at the very least. water and 32GB of built-in storage. It runs on any of the four major wireless service providers.

Although it was released last year, its Qualcomm 630 processor is still solid and Motorola has a proven track record in updating its phones. The company has already promised to update the phone to the latest version of Android, called Pie, this fall.

Another advantage: the X4 always has a headphone jack.

Finalist: Now at just $ 309.07 on Amazon, last year 's Essential Phone is an interesting option. It has a faster processor than the X4, a sharper screen of 5.71 inches and 128 GB of storage. Although it is devoid of water resistance and the X4's headphone jack, it features a superb edge-to-edge screen (with a small notch for the front camera) that rivals the the iPhone X.

While the phone has not done much to distinguish itself from the iPhone or Galaxy at its initial price of $ 749.99, at this level it's a compelling choice. As for why he does not bring the Moto X4 out of the recommended list? The company has struggled, its very survival is in the air. It was said to be on sale earlier this year.

For now, Essential is still there and is even one of the first phone makers to deploy Android Pie on its phones.

The best value

The OnePlus 6 (Photo: OnePlus)

In terms of value, the OnePlus 6 is currently the best mix of price and performance. With the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, a modern 2018 design with a 6.28-inch edge-to-edge display (with a notch), solid cameras, a headphone jack, and 64GB of storage for a powerful, fast, and impressive up to Apple and the last of Samsung.

At a starting price of $ 529 unlocked (a model with more RAM and 128GB of storage is $ 50 more, one with 256GB of storage is $ 629), it is also a lot cheaper than these phones.

Yes, it has drawbacks such as wireless charging, headphone jack or water resistance. And as with previous OnePlus phones, carrier support is limited to AT & T, U.S. Cellular or T-Mobile networks. But for those who want to save money and get a high-end device, the OnePlus 6 is hard to beat.

Finalist: The Samsung Galaxy S8 may not have the improved camera and processor of the latest Galaxy S9, but it's still a great phone. On the Samsung website, you can get it between 450 and 672 dollars (the price varies depending on the discounts given by the operator).

The S8 features an impressive 5.8-inch inboard display, water resistance, great cameras, a headphone jack and a wireless charger. .

The phone is slower and his camera is not all the same tricks as his successor S9. But it costs $ 120 less, making it one of the best deals for those looking to get a Samsung phone while saving money.

The competitors of the iPhone XS Max

With the rumor of Apple launching the iPhone XS Max, an iPhone with a massive 6.5 inch screen, those looking for an Android option the size of a monster should consider the Samsung Galaxy S9 + and Note9.

The Galaxy S9 + is the largest of Samsung's two new Galaxy phones. (Photo: examen.com / Michael Desjardin)

Both phones are pretty comparable. Each has a similar water-resistant design with massive edge-to-edge displays, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon processors and Samsung's enhanced camera optics for low-light images. Both systems also offer wireless charging, headphone jacks and support for the latest 4G LTE networks.

More: Why the Samsung Galaxy S9, S9 + are the best Android phones

More: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review: Samsung's best phone is impressive, if not exciting

What is different? The S9 + has a 6.2-inch screen compared to the Note9's 6.4-inch display and starts with 64GB of storage versus 128GB. The Note9 also adds support for the Samsung S Pen and has a bigger battery.

On August 7, 2018, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 file photo is shown in New York. (Photo: AP)

Both phones are among the best Android devices on the market, with the biggest difference between the two devices. Like the iPhone X, Note 9 is expensive with a starting price of $ 999.99.

The S9 +, although it is not as packaged in terms of features, at $ 839.99, costs about $ 160 less than the Note9. Both phones become a bit more affordable if you want to swap your old phone, assuming it's relatively in good shape.

But if you're looking for the best Android phone currently available, it's hard to beat Samsung.

What comes

The new iPhones are not the only new smartphones coming this fall. In addition to Samsung's recent Note9, a few other companies would be introducing new phones in the not-too-distant future.

Among the most notable of this group is Google, which, according to many leaks, will present updated versions of its range of phones Pixel at its event of 9 October. The latest version of Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL has been released in recent weeks. recently with the XL variant popping up at the back of a Lyft.

Pixel devices from Google are known for their excellent cameras, their quick updates to the new versions of Android and their impressive performance. The biggest change expected on this new model is the redesign of the XL to include an edge-to-edge display with a notch and two front cameras.

Without the imminent arrival of new devices, the Pixel 2 XL would be one of the recommended options with the Galaxy Note9 and the S9 +.

Red Hydrogen One (Photo: red)

Beyond Google, new phones should also come from OnePlus and Samsung, which announcing a foldable phone later this year. RED, the popular high-end camera, will also sell a "holographic" smartphone on Verizon and AT & T this year, although the phone's operation remains to be demonstrated.

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