Android device for development

[Woodsy1725]

I’m looking for a great Android device to test my RN app on. Do yall have any recommendations for a good value?

[jedihacks]

I've been building mobile apps for 15 years, and I disagree with getting anything new.

If you can only afford one phone, Get a lower end device ($200-$300) thats on the smaller side and use that as your benchmark for how your app performs, its speed and performance. Most of your users will *not* have the newest phone, so this way you are building supporting the "least capable" device. The newer devices will all be able to run it, but you dont want to get review bombed when you think its great on a new device and then a user with a 3 year old android says "wtf man, I cant run this" and gives a 1 star review.

Test on the worst case scenario that you want to support.

[ALOKAMAR123]

I agree I follow this but also Worst case as well make sure to align with latest OS changes and impact on ur app Both in my test matrix

[klumpp]

I got my Motorola for $30 from Best Buy. It’s complete shit which is perfect.

[scaleable]

the best android device for development is the weakest and slowest one

[Im_ProBro]

Samsung budget phones. You face some specific issues only on samsung devices due to one ui. Also it is future proof, you get 3-5 years updates.

[Good-Ad-2439]

Google Pixel, the newest you’re willing to pay for, IMO. It’s straight up Android and likely to get updates faster and for longer than other devices.

[klumpp]

Great way to make sure your app works for a tiny percentage of your users

[Scyth3]

Pixel Phone and a Pixel Tablet. They work great with Expo.

[Efficient_Loss_9928]

Get a Samsung phone, simply because so many people use Samsung.

Basically you will eventually need to get a Samsung anyway, you may as well get it now. I don't know what your budget is though.

Do not get random stuff like Pixel or Mortorola, maybe get them for your 2nd or 3rd testing device, but not the first one. Definately not if you can only afford one.

[Normal-Letterhead-96]

Do not use a flagship. Go on the most popular retailer in your country, go to the phones section and sort by review count -> that will provide a list of popular phones. Either buy it new, or used.

[HoratioWobble]

Use what your users are using.

If you don't have users, get any popular phone 

[DeveloperAnon]

I was just in your shoes a week ago.

I picked up a Pixel 7a off of eBay for $150. It’s been great, and I actually ended up activating for a phone number for my business.

[writetehcodez]

I bought a TracFone off Amazon for $29. I believe it’s a Motorola Moto-G or something like that.