Before you dive into the comments section, I'm fully aware that previous years have given us flagship-like devices with reasonable price tags. The Galaxy S10e from 2019 stands out as a good example, as does the OnePlus 7T. But while those used to be few and far between throughout a given year, 2020 ramped up both the quality and quantity of these releases.
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Perhaps the best example of this is the Galax S20 FE. It's the least technically-impressive entry in the Galaxy S20 family, but despite that, it holds a strong position as our pick for the best Android phone of the year. On a list that also highlights phones like the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, OnePlus 8 Pro, and even the Z Fold 2, the $700 Galaxy S20 FE is our number one overall pick.