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Buying criteria, technology and legal matters around smartphones – explained factually, with matching models and current prices from our comparison.
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- Guide · 7 min readBuying a smartphone in 2026: the jargon-free guideSpec sheets full of numbers, hundreds of models – this guide shows you which specs really matter when buying a smartphone and which you can ignore.Updated 23/09/2026
- Guide · 7 min readBuying a refurbished phone: what you should knowRefurbished smartphones save money and resources. To make a good purchase, you should understand condition, battery, updates and your rights – here is everything that matters.Updated 23/09/2026
- Guide · 7 min readiPhone or Android: which suits you better?Both systems are mature – the choice depends on your devices, your budget and your preferences. Here are the key differences at a glance.Updated 23/09/2026
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- iPhone18 models · from €100Compare iPhone prices from retailers side by side – from the latest models to older generations that cost far less when refurbished.
- Samsung Galaxy84 models · from €99Samsung is the best-selling Android brand in Germany. Compare Galaxy models from every series – from the affordable A range to the Ultra.
- Samsung Galaxy A43 models · from €99The A series is Samsung’s volume range: big batteries, solid cameras and AMOLED displays at prices well below the S series. Find the latest deals here.
- Xiaomi, Redmi & Poco34 models · from €89Xiaomi stands for generous specs at a fair price. Compare models from the main brand and its sub-brands Redmi and Poco.
- Google Pixel16 models · from €60Pixel smartphones get Android updates directly from Google, with particularly long update commitments. Find new, refurbished and used deals here.
- Phones under €200113 models · from €60You can get a decent smartphone without spending much. Find new Android phones under €200 here – and learn which specs really count.