5 Phones You Shouldn’t Buy in 2020

If you’re hunting around for a new smartphone you’ve got a lot of options, but there are some devices you should probably avoid if you plan to buy something new in early 2020.

Google’s Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are top notch. The OnePlus 7T is out with an assortment of upgrades. Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 and new Galaxy S20 series are powerhouses. And Apple’s iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max are top notch options. If you’re looking to buy in February, those devices should be on your list.

If you don’t have that kind of money to spend on a new phone, you’ve also got some older options like Google’s Pixel 3, Apple’s iPhone XS and iPhone XR, Samsung’s Galaxy S10 series, the OnePlus 7, and many, many others.

There are also a mind-boggling number of budget devices out there if you don’t want to spend your cash on a high-end smartphone.

The iPhone 8 is still a great phone, so are Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. And don’t sleep on the Galaxy Note 9, OnePlus 6T, Pixel 2, and other former flagships that are now in the bargain bin.

So those are some of the devices that should absolutely be on your shopping list if you need a new phone in early 2020. With that out of the way, here are some phones that don’t belong there for one reason or another.

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