Reviewing the best stock Android phones you can buy in the back half of 2024. From Google’s Pixel 9 to the Pro XL and Fold, to the Nothing Phone 2a and Motorola’s Edge 50 smartphones, these are my favourite vanilla Androids to suit all budgets. Over 15 top mobiles in total!
Best Stock Android Smartphones 2024 Chapters:
0:00 – Oh god get on with it
0:42 – Pixel 8a
2:28 – Pixel 9, 9 Pro & 9 Pro XL
5:02 – Pixel 9 Pro Fold
6:07 – Asus Zenfone 10
7:25 – Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
7:54 – Nothing Phone 2
9:10 – Nothing Phone 2a & Plus
10:01 – Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
11:42 – Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
12:35 – Motorola Edge 50 Neo
13:06 – Motorola RAZR 50 & Ultra
14:45 – Motorola Moto G85
15:54 – HMD Global phones
Of course, one of the best options for a stock Android vibe is buying a Google smartphone. If you’re on a budget, the affordable Pixel 8a boasts Google exclusive features and some of the best camera phone action in 2024 for a mid-range handset. If you have more cash, the Pixel 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL are even more premium. They boast upgraded cameras, Tensor G4 performance and excellent battery life.
My Pixel 9 vs Pro vs Pro XL comparison is live right now, as are my reviews of these flagship phones.
The Nothing Phone 2 is a strong rival, with a unique Glyph Lighting design and the option of Nothing OS’ dot matrix stylings. For a stricter budget, check out the Nothing Phone 2A and 2A Plus.
Likewise, Motorola recently released its fresh Moto Edge 50 Ultra, Fusion and Neo phones. These boast slick design and a similar stock Android vibe to the Pixels.
I’m also a massive fan of the Asus Zenfone 10, one of my favourite compact smartphones launched last year. It’s another stock Android setup, with incredible battery life despite its mini form factor. And if you want to go foldable, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Moto RAZR 50 Ultra are your two main options.
Bro where is my iphone 16 pro max review
Hello from Sweden.
You missed Sony Xperia 1 mark 6.
Man, Motorola is really pushing it with these sponsored apps huh? Theyre getting farther from stock Android every day…thank goodness they can be deleted and Android Debloater is also a thing.
0:44 the pixel eeet eeee
i always love your wallpapers, please share your collection!!!
Love Nothing phones but pretty big in the pocket.
What about Sony Xperia 1 VI?
Stock android sucks
that thumbnail. i thought pep guardiola reviewing phone
I kinda interested with Nothing phones but they're huge! I'd consider if it is smaller and more compact.
Anyway, Sony Xperia phones do offer stock Android experience but not as good as the Pixel's.
4:26 did someone also notice the frame drops of the animation in the camera app? I tried these phones irl in the retailers and got the same. It feels cheap…
Just sent the Google pixel 8 pro back, it was way too hot on my hand and Bandcamp was banned from it, utterly gutted that camera was outstanding
Now looking to OnePlus
Great video as usual brother, but seriously where do you get your wallpapers? your wallpaper game is on point.
Hello grandpa spurt
Can't wait to hear your review of the iPhone 16.
No CMF?
Got myself Nothing Phone 2a for just $320 recently. Absolutely solid phone for the price.
Where does this guy get all his euphemisms?! Most of it I can't even understand but it's genius
I switched from Pixel 8 to Nothing Phone 2 because I was not satisfied with the buggy experience I had with the Pixel.
Can say that I love the Nothing Phone 2, too bad it's humongus compared to the P8 ;n;
Pixel is best Far better than chompy Apple inteligence.
Dear Asus, just commit to software updates for the Zenfone 10 and people will buy your phone, thanks, love from everyone.
I started cutting firewood for the winter ☃️❄️
Where do you get your wallpapers?
It'd be the moto edge ultra or pixel xl for me
Honor 200 pro is very underrates too. Got it for 570€ with the Honor Band, Honor Watch, Honor Bluetooth Speaker, Honor Earbuds and the phone itself is amazing!
A video with PERFECT timing for me…I ordered a Pixel 9 and, yes, it's basically an iPhone and horrible to hold so have sent it back and desperately looking for an alternative! Thank you!
Asus Zenfone 10 is best vanila Android, but to bad they don't offer updates for at least 4 year's…damn Asus
Hello moto ❤❤❤
Got new nothing Phone 2a for €180 four days ago. Switched from Pixel 8a,NP2 feels way better than 8a.
In the US, the options are Pixel or nothing. I was considering it since last year, but they made it look exactly like an iphone… except with Star Trek goggles instead of Steampunk goggles. It somehow looks even worse than iPhone.
Yes you can get any unlocked phone for T-Mobile, but it will not have as good a signal as something specifically designed for the US bands.
I still don't y people believe the pixel 9 looks like an iPhone
I really wish these stock android phones come and sell in the Philippines. I'm tired of chinese os bloatware and os theming
Uncle BRITTON. What about POCO F6 Series?
Moto Edge 50 Neo is a crazy phone for the price, and it has a telephoto lens!!
Have you checked out the 2024 g stylus yet?
Mate, its the 2nd time now you are skipping the Xperia 1 VI.
Hilarious….
Can't believe how underrated this channel is
None of the phones presented by you in this video are in the Top 10 best-selling phones of the first 6 months of 2024.
Linus made a video on what stock Android is. None of these in the video are stock Android
Yay no Shamesung TouchWiz 2.0 crap in here
hi can i know how to download anime wallpaper like you video?
For the sake of clarity, no high profile android smartphone launches with "Stock" android anymore.
The Pixel line uses a custom Google launcher on top of Android.
Googles phones aren't stock android. it's still a skin on top of actual base android just like One UI or Oxygen OS.
Really no samsung A series on the list at all?
What about pixel 8?
Watching on pixel 8a
Drinking game challenge. Take one shot for every "blower", take a sip of beer for every "bloody"… See you in the hospital!
Was considering a pixel which is better an 8 pro or the base 9
Recent convert from iphone to Pixel 8 Pro here. So far, so great
Great thanks but is the Pixel 7 family still a worthy mention. Dont they still have like 2 years of support puting them in contention with some of the phones on the list?
What about the CMF Phone 1 by Nothing..? Isn't that coming with stock Android as well?
5:37 It's a 10.8MP 5x periscope.
My guy where do you get your wallpapers from for the folds ???
The Xperia 1 VI is also a great option with that unique continuous periscope.
Sony Xperia
Tech Spurt, I Am 30 Years old and Have a S7 Samsung Galaxy still lol What is a good budget phone to buy in 2024 that's around the level of an S7? It's still pretty quick and the battery is kinda messed up but still lasts long lol really dont have a clue where to start and if you see this/reply thank you in Advance
Great video!
But I also find it weird you'd complain about the Pixel 9 looking like the iPhone and call the distressing, yet you don't mention that at all for either of the Nothing phones. Especially the Phone 2 that can literally fit inside an iPhone 14/15 case.
you dont really get stock android with google, you get google heavy apps
Well darn. I was pretty sure I wanted the Pixel 9, potentially 9 Pro as my next phone now in Autumn, as my Moto Edge (1st gen) is no longer cutting it. But then you went on about that the camera of the Edge 50 Ultra wasn't shroddy either.
Now I've got some big thinking ahead of me, I guess.
Thanks for a great summary, really appreciate these comparison videos a few times per year to get up-to-date with the market!
How does Huawei keep on innovating,triple fold smart phone is insane
How much difference does an 8gb RAM and 12gb RAM have???In what ways???
Stock android phones just means 'Android phones that arent a Samsung' (at least outside of China, for the most part). So, why dont we just say THAT?
What's your favourite Chris out of them all
i want HMD Skyline
Motorola is not stock android anymore..Their new bloated ui is calked hello ui. Only Nokia and pixel doesnt have ui of their own.
Where's the Samsung?
Not even getting one of these phones but watched the full video and have tabs open with the other videos you mentioned making. For this, you are an absolute BELLEND
I've got a Pixel 4A as a back up phone and I love that thing. I've also got a Pixel 6A but I never really bondd with it. My main blower is a an S23 and that's fits my needs perfectly.
Reviews we good. Jokes were poor.
Love me some bendy buggers
Hello could you please test out the HTC U 24 Pro
Us HTC fans do exist hehe
Thanks man
Motorola is doomed. If your technology is used by western governments like israel for terrorist attacks on civilians, your company is doomed. Word will out about how involved motorola was in granting access to their supply chain, which allowed the pager attack in Lebanon yesterday. This one attack, which killed a ten-year old and injured thousads, including healthcare workers, is also likely to impact the global markets of western tech companies in general. Sure, call it paranoia, but finally trust is a critical — if under-acknowledged — part of commerce.
a legless tortoise with a bag on its head..thats a new one
Where do you get your cool ass wallapers from?
Hey! Where I can find every wallpaper you use in your videos?
Share your wallpapers
I really like the Zenphone 10 hardware wise, but the extremely short software support really is no go in 2024! Currently, have a Pixel 6 which I found it to be a bit big for my taste but haven't been able to find any alternative…
Pixel 5 us still the best. Phones have got stupidly big and heavy.
9:38 Persona 3 Reload mentioned
I think you'll find the edge 50 neo supports 5 years of upgrades + 6 years of security updates
Ur daughter is an unhealthy weight
Need details on where you get these wallpapers ❤❤❤
I see a suspicious lack of xperia
Listening to Ark by Crossfaith, based
Uncle Spurt 1+ mill subs, respect
If I'm going to change phone, I want to try Pixel or Motorola but sadly, moto is not available in the market even in online here in the Philippines. So that's one less market to look at.
Thanks!
@tech spurt can you make a video about stock android