Best Stock Android Phones (Autumn 2024) | Pixel 9 & Beyond!

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.

[jordydt]

Amid all the iPhone videos launching today, this feels like a breath of fresh air.

[farhanmahalludin]

Got myself Nothing Phone 2a for just $320 recently. Absolutely solid phone for the price.

[shankthenoob]

I was expecting uncle spurt to pass some honest thoughts and mean impressions to iphone 16 series 😂

[Interconnector-podcast]

Dear Asus, just commit to software updates for the Zenfone 10 and people will buy your phone, thanks, love from everyone.

[GK-qcry]

Love Nothing phones but pretty big in the pocket.

[KhairiAidel]

that thumbnail. i thought pep guardiola reviewing phone

[camotech]

Moto Edge 50 Neo is a crazy phone for the price, and it has a telephoto lens!!

[cheesekesitos]

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!

[therealakmal]

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.

[spark_]

Can't believe how underrated this channel is

[putraariyavira]

What about the CMF Phone 1 by Nothing..? Isn't that coming with stock Android as well?

[MrPontiacman]

Hello from Sweden.
You missed Sony Xperia 1 mark 6.

[pixelgaming]

The Xperia 1 VI is also a great option with that unique continuous periscope.

[bloodynorahvan]

Recent convert from iphone to Pixel 8 Pro here. So far, so great

[mshembesh]

Great video as usual brother, but seriously where do you get your wallpapers? your wallpaper game is on point.

[nivero]

Where does this guy get all his euphemisms?! Most of it I can't even understand but it's genius

[QuinchGaming]

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!

[cbread]

I appreciate your humor, it's infectious 🙂

[Daemonarchk]

Drinking game challenge. Take one shot for every "blower", take a sip of beer for every "bloody"... See you in the hospital!

[dynamotightstar]

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.