Samsung Galaxy M20 vs. Galaxy M10: Which should you buy?

With new phones hitting shelves every week, it's a gargantuan task to find a device that suits your needs. That's where we come in. Here at Android Central we use dozens of budget phones over the course of a year, and that's why we're here to help you spend your money wisely.

Samsung Galaxy M20

Our pick

₹12,990 at Amazon India

Pros

• Exciting design
• Robust hardware
• Massive battery
• Great value
• Vivid screen

Cons

• Still on Oreo

The Galaxy M20 is one of the best budget phones Samsung has launched to date. With a new chipset that delivers excellent performance, the M20 is able to handle everyday tasks with ease, and the monstrous 5000mAh battery easily lasts for two days at a time. The design combined with the hardware makes the M20 a great value budget phone.

Samsung Galaxy M10

Recycled specs

₹8,990 at Amazon India

Pros

• Affordable
• Same design aesthetic as M20

Cons

• Outdated specs
• Low-res display
• Sub-par camera
• No fingerprint sensor

The Galaxy M20 is a fantastic device that gets a lot right. The M10 is none of those things. Samsung used whatever parts it could find from the leftover bin, and the result is a device that was outdated even before it hit the shelves. Don't be swayed by the entry-level pricing; pay ₹4,000 more and get the M20.

With the Galaxy M series, Samsung is finally showing that it can tackle Chinese brands head-on in the budget phone segment. Of its two models currently available, there's a clear favorite.

Should you buy the Galaxy M20 or the Galaxy M10?

Samsung ceded a lot of ground to Xiaomi in India over the last two years, and the Galaxy M series is the first wave in the South Korean manufacturer's salvo against Chinese brands.

In a lot of ways, Samsung is emulating the same strategy that allowed Xiaomi to dominate the budget segment in recent years: the Galaxy M10 and M20 sport fresh designs, are sold exclusively online, and offer attractive specs on a budget.

With a 5000mAh battery, the Galaxy M20 is a battery leader.

The Galaxy M20 in particular is one of the best budget phones you can buy today. Sporting a modern design with a waterdrop cutout at the front, the M20 offers robust hardware in the form of an Exynos 7904 Octa chipset, FHD+ display, and a humongous 5000mAh battery.

Samsung has clearly paid attention to what Xiaomi and others have been doing in this space, because the M20 holds its own against the likes of the ZenFone Max Pro M2, Redmi Note 6 Pro, and more.

It all comes down to the specs

If you're deciding between the M20 and the M10, this is a remarkably easy choice. The M20 retails for ₹12,990 ($185) in India, with the M10 costing a mere ₹8,990 ($125). The ₹4,000 differential may not seem like much, but there's an absolute sea change between the two devices in terms of specs and value.

Category	Samsung Galaxy M20	Samsung Galaxy M10
Operating system	Android 8.1 Oreo Samsung Experience 9.5	Android 8.1 Oreo Samsung Experience 9.5
Display	6.3-inch PLS TFT 2340x1080 (19.5:9)	6.2-inch PLS TFT 1520x720 (19:9)
Chipset	Exynos 7904 Octa Mali-G71 MP2	Exynos 7880 Octa Mali-T830 MP1
RAM	3GB/4GB	2GB/3GB
Storage	32GB/64GB	16GB/32GB
MicroSD slot	Yes (up to 512GB) Dedicated slot	Yes (up to 512GB) Dedicated slot
Battery	5000mAh Non-removable	3400mAh Non-removable
Charging	USB-C 15W	Micro-USB 15W
Security	Fingerprint sensor	Face unlock
Rear camera 1	13MP f/1.9 PDAF	13MP f/1.9 PDAF
Rear camera 2	5MP f/2.2	5MP f/2.2
Front camera	8MP f/2.0	5MP f/2.0
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 5.0 GPS FM radio	Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth 4.2 LE GPS FM radio
Audio	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water resistance	No rating	No rating
Dimensions	156.4 x 74.5 x 8.8mm 186g	155.6 x 75.6 x 7.7mm 163g
Colors	Ocean Blue Charcoal Black	Ocean Blue Charcoal Black

The Galaxy M10, for instance, has a 6.2-inch 720p panel, which isn't ideal. The M20 offers a 6.3-inch 1080p display, and things continue in much the same vein with the rest of the hardware as well. The Exynos 7904 on the M20 delivers much better performance than the M10's Exynos 7880. The Exynos 7880 has been around for a while now, and in 2019 it's as relevant as Vanilla Ice.

Oh, and remember that 5000mAh battery on the M20? The M10 has a more modest 3400mAh battery, but the real downside is that it charges over Micro-USB. The M20, meanwhile, has USB-C. Thankfully, both phones offer 15W fast charging.

What's even more egregious is that the M10 doesn't even have a fingerprint sensor. Samsung is instead pushing face unlock as the de facto means of authentication, with the feature not as secure as the traditional fingerprint reader.

You'll have to wait awhile for the Pie update

Both phones feature Samsung Experience 9.5 out of the box, and they're still on Oreo. Samsung says it will deliver the Pie update sometime in Q2, so regardless of whatever device you pick up you're going to be on Oreo for a while.

Both phones have the same software skin — and are still running Oreo.

That said, the interface itself feels faster than you'd imagine, and that's because Samsung cut out a lot of the extraneous features. The result is that even on the M10, the UI feels relatively bloat-free most of the time.

The lightweight skin combined with the hardware on offer with the M20 makes the device an absolute delight to use for everyday tasks. And even with the Pie update hitting later in the year, Samsung won't switch the devices to One UI — both phones will continue to be on Samsung Experience 9.5.

Given that there's just ₹4,000 between the two devices, it's an easy decision to make here. The Galaxy M20 is the clear winner here, and the higher-res screen combined with better internal hardware and massive 5000mAh battery make it a standout in the budget segment.

Samsung Galaxy M20

Our pick

₹12,990 at Amazon India

One of the best budget phones around

It took Samsung several years, but it finally created a budget phone that can hold up to the best that Xiaomi has to offer. The Galaxy M20 ticks all the right boxes for a device in this segment, and the performance here combined with the two-day battery life makes it a great choice for under ₹15,000.

Samsung Galaxy M10

Recycled specs

₹8,990 at Amazon India

Do yourself a favor and get the M20

The Galaxy M10 doesn't fare nearly as well as its sibling, and that's down to the outdated specs. Even though it costs just ₹8,990, you're much better off spending a little extra to get your hands on the M20. If nothing else, do so for the fact that the M20 has a fingerprint sensor.

How to make your Chromecast work properly on hotel Wi-Fi

Hotels don't always make it easy to use your Chromecast. They use complicated network access management tools to govern guest connections, and they'll often limit rooms to one device per connection for technical and economic reasons. These things are especially problematic for a Chromecast because it can't handle the typical hotel Wi-Fi setup. But don't fret because a simple travel router can make your Chromecast work just the way Google intended no matter what hotel you're at.

Products used in this guide

• Amazon: Chromecast ($35)
• Amazon: TP-Link N300 Wireless Travel Router ($30)
• Amazon: Ethernet Cable ($12)

Why won't my Chromecast just work on hotel Wi-Fi?

More and more, folks are looking to take their streaming devices on the road as hotels refuse to budge on bloated movie rental prices. The Chromecast is a great little tool for this purpose considering how small it is and how easy it is to use.

Unfortunately, hotels also want to sell expensive Wi-Fi, or they'll use network management tools for security and performance reasons. These measures work in ways that make devices like Chromecast fail to work properly. If you find yourself in that predicament, a travel router is what you want.

The reason this is the perfect tool to get your Chromecast up and running is that while your router is using the hotel's network, it's taking that connection and using it to create a wider network that doesn't have messy access management tools that can cause your Chromecast to trip up. To the hotel, you're still just using one device on that one connection.

How to set up a travel router to use with your Chromecast

Your life will be much easier if you begin this setup process at home before getting to the hotel. We'll look to set up the travel router and get the Chromecast connected to it, that way all you'll need to do when you get to the hotel is plug it up and log in.

1. Plug your travel router into an open wall outlet.
2. Wait about 30 seconds for it to boot up.

3. Find the default Wi-Fi network name and password on the TP-Link travel router and use the credentials to connect via your smartphone, tablet, or PC.

   

4. Use the web browser on the device you just connected and navigate to the router's configuration page. For the TP-Link N300, that address is http://tplinkwifi.net.
5. Log in by typing in "admin" for both the username and password on the TP-Link N300. This may be different on other travel routers.
6. Click Quick Setup
7. Click Next.
8. Click Hotspot Router for your mode.
9. Next.
10. For your WAN Connection Type, select Dynamic IP.
11. Click Next.
12. Select your home Wi-Fi network in the list.
13. Log in to your home Wi-Fi network using your normal Wi-Fi password.

Your network is now set up, but while you're in your router's settings, we strongly recommended going to the Access Point settings page and changing the network name and password. Memorize it or write it down so that someone can't get into your router with the default login information.

With the router setup, we now have to get it talking to the Chromecast. We'll show you exactly how to do that, but first, if you're a new Chromecast owner, you'll need to go through the initial setup process. Even if you already have Chromecast set up in Google Home, you'll want to go through the setup process again to add it to a new "Hotel" profile that you'll only use whenever you're traveling.

How to connect your Chromecast to your travel router

1. Plug your Chromecast directly into your TV.
2. Using the included micro-USB cable, hook the Chromecast up to a power outlet or a free USB port on your PC.

3. Switch your TV's source signal to the HDMI input that has the Chromecast on it. You should see a setup screen.

   

4. Download the Google Home app on your Android smartphone or iPhone.
5. Open the app
6. Sign in with your Google account.
7. On the app's main screen, tap the Add button.
8. Tap Set up device.

9. Tap the New devices option with the Google Home icon next to it.

   

10. Select your preferred home or add a new one.
11. Tap Next.
12. Add "Hotel" as a new home.
13. Grant location access to the Google Home app so it can work properly with Chromecast.
14. Tap Next.
15. Tap Allow when your smartphone asks for permission to use location data.
16. The Google Home app will now search for your Chromecast. If successful, you should see a Chromecast device with a four-digit number matching the device name you see on your TV.
17. Tap that device to select it.
18. Tap Next.
19. After a short time, your device will connect and you'll see a unique code both within the Google Home app and on your TV. If these two codes match, you're connected to the right Chromecast.

20. Tap Yes to confirm you're on the right device. (Tapping "No" takes you through troubleshooting steps to get your Chromecast and phone talking.)

    

21. Choose whether you want to opt into automatic data collection to improve Chromecast by tapping either Yes or No.
22. Specify the room where your Chromecast will primarily be. You can select from the list or type in your own. Feel free to call it something like "Hotel Room", but it can be anything, really.
23. Tap Next.
24. Here's another opportunity to customize the name of your room. Double check the name before proceeding.

25. Tap Continue.

    

26. Now it's finally time to connect to the travel router. Select the router's Wi-Fi name from the list.
27. Tap Next.
28. Enter the router's password.
29. Choose whether to remember the password for setting up future devices.
30. Tap Connect.
31. You should be connected after some time. Google gives one last disclaimer that the app uses your Google Account for personalization.

32. Tap Next to dismiss it.

    

Once you're checked in and unpacked at your hotel, setup should be a breeze. All we're doing now is connecting the travel router to the hotel's Wi-Fi network. Once you have that going, you're golden.

1. Repeat Steps 1-8 in the very first section of this guide, only instead of connecting to your home's Wi-Fi network, you'll connect to the hotel's.

2. On your smartphone and while connected to the travel hotspot, try and navigate to a reliable webpage such as Google.com. If you're able to get there, no further steps are needed. Otherwise, read on.

   

3. You may come across the hotel's login page at this point. This may look and work differently depending on which hotel you're at. Some have specific usernames and passwords for each guest, some only require you to press a login button, and some might even require the help of hotel staff. Do whatever you need to do to login.
4. Once you're in, all of the devices connected to that travel router will also have access. This includes your smartphones, tablets, laptops, and yes, your Chromecast.
5. Plug your Chromecast into the hotel's TV and power it using the USB cable, and voila — you have a fully functioning Chromecast in your hotel room.

The beauty of this setup is that you don't have to do anything differently for each hotel you go to except log into its unique session portal. There's no messing with MAC addresses or using your phone's mobile hotspot as a Wi-Fi sharing point or anything else. And you don't even have to talk to hotel staff if you don't want to.

Our top equipment picks

You'll need a Chromecast if you don't already have one, as well as the travel router we discussed. If you want to be on the safe side, picking up an ethernet cable will cover those weird hotels who have yet to step out of the dark ages.

Cast everything

Chromecast

$35 at Amazon

One of the most versatile streaming sticks ever

Chromecast can make dumb TVs smarter, and they don't cost all that much. Plus, the small size makes it perfect for traveling.

While some people have resorted to using other devices for travel entertainment, the Chromecast is still a workhorse when paired with the right equipment. If you don't mind adding one to your bag, a portable travel router is inexpensive and removes all the headaches associated with hotel Wi-Fi.

Hotel-Ready

TP-Link N300 Nano Travel Router

$30 at Amazon

Your own personal Wi-Fi network

This travel router fits into any pocket or compartment of your bag and makes life on hotel Wi-Fi pain-free.

With the ability to turn almost any hotel internet connection into a private Wi-Fi access point, TP-Link's N300 nano travel router eliminates the technological weirdness that causes your Chromecast — and potentially other devices — to fail to work.

It's small and light, so finding room for it in your travel kit is not an issue. It also has functionality for using both ethernet and Wi-Fi connections to create your private network, so it should work for virtually any hotel room you go to. Set all your gadgets up with it at home before heading to the hotel for the best experience.

Additional Equipment

Some hotels may still only provide ethernet access. If so, you'll need a cheap ethernet cable to go with your travel router.

AmazonBasics RJ45 Cat-6 Ethernet Cable

$12 at Amazon

This standard cable delivers gigabit speeds across a reliable hard line.

Save on summer travel with these huge credit card sign-up offers

Heads up! We share savvy shopping and personal finance tips to put extra cash in your wallet. Mobile Nations may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network.

Summer travel planning season (at least for the northern hemisphere) is upon us, which means it's time to think about how to get the most out of the money you spend on travel. Of course, new credit cards are one of the best ways to do so, and Delta has just launched some limited time offers on their Amex co-branded cards. From now until April 3, you might qualify for the following offers:

• Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express - 60,000 miles and $50 statement credit when you spend $2,000 in 3 months.
• Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express - 75,000 miles, 5,000 MQMs and $100 statement credit when you spend $3,000 in 3 months.
• Delta Reserve® Credit Card from American Express - 75,000 miles and 5,000 MQMs when you spend $5,000 in 3 months.

So what can you do with your new batch of SkyMiles? First of all, Delta is known for having frequent flash sales for domestic travel, sometimes with round-trip economy awards starting at 10,000 SkyMiles. With 60,000 miles, an entire family of three could theoretically book 2 round-trip vacations within the US. Or perhaps you want an easy way to take care of your travel to a few summer weddings. Either way, the 60,000 miles and waived first year fee on the Gold card will help you out significantly. To see all current deals, visit Delta's SkyMiles Deals page. In addition to a trove of miles, welcome bonuses for Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express and Delta Reserve® Credit Card from American Express also include 5,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) which help you achieve Medallion Status more quickly.

On the topic of international destinations, perhaps you're eager to boost your mileage accounts at SkyTeam partners. Your new SkyMiles will be redeemable on all SkyTeam partners, including Air France and Korean Air.

If you opt for the Platinum card, just remember that you will have an annual fee of $195, and it will not be waived in the first year. However, there are some additional perks that might make the card worth it:

1. Receive an annual companion certificate each year after your account renewal. This is good for a free (after taxes/fees) round-trip, main cabin domestic flight. Bring a date to one of those weddings!
2. Earn a mileage boost of 10,000 bonus miles and 10,000 bonus MQMs after spending $25,000 in a calendar year. Then earn another 10,000 miles and 10,000 MQMs after spending $50,000 in the same year.
3. Purchase Sky Club Access for a discounted $29 per-visit.
4. Get your first checked bag free, priority boarding, and 20% in-flight savings. Now you can feel less guilty for buying Wi-Fi onboard to send mid-flight selfies.

If you opt for the Reserve card, you'll be able to get that companion certificate for first class instead of main cabin, and your Sky Club access will be free. However, the annual fee will be a whopping $450, which may not make sense for those who aren't road warriors and Delta loyalists. The true value of the Reserve card is the ability to waive the Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQD) requirement for Diamond Medallion status, Delta's highest level. However, to achieve that waiver, you'll have to spend a crazy $250,000 in a calendar year. Count me out.

If you're like me, you're mostly interested in the sign on bonus. In that case, I'd recommend the Gold version. It's a great way to boost your SkyMiles account without an upfront fee. In a year's time, you can decide if priority boarding and a free checked bag are worth $95.

Sennheiser's Wireless Headphone System reaches one of its best prices

This system lets you listen up to 328 feet away.

Sennheiser's RS 175 Wireless Headphone System drops to $149.95 at Newegg Flash when you enter promo code NEFPBG35 during checkout. With today's deal, you're saving over $40 off its average cost at Amazon where it sells for up to $280. Shipping is free.

The RS 175 Wireless Headphone System comes with wireless headphones featuring a closed, circumaural design and a multi-purpose transmitter that offers audiophile-worthy levels of digital audio clarity and a range of over 300 feet. The transmitter also allows you to connect wired devices like your TV, a soundbar, or your phone to listen wirelessly with the headphones. There are various listening modes including Bass Boost and Surround Sound, along with on-board controls on the headphones. They're also comfortable enough to wear for hours at a time too, which is noted by several of its nearly 1,300 reviews at Amazon. It's garnered a high rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars there.

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Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is a remaster of a classic kart racer

Crash Team Racing is the next of our childhood classics to be remastered.

After successfully releasing the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Activision is back at it again remastering another classic Crash title. It's been nearly twenty years since Crash Team Racing first released for the original PlayStation in 1999, and though the Mario Kart series has dominated the kart racing scene for those two decades, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled looks to give it a run for its money.

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What is Crash Team Racing?

Originally developed by Naughty Dog, Crash Team Racing is a kart racer featuring a bunch of characters from the Crash Bandicoot series. The evil boss, Nitros Oxide, is the self-proclaimed fastest racer in the galaxy, and he looks to turn Crash's earth into a concrete parking lot. The only way to save it? For Crash and pals to beat him at his own game. Because don't ever let anyone say a racing game can't have a plotline.

Taking the reins from Naughty Dog, developer Beenox has now been tasked with remastering the game and releasing it as Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. If the name Beenox sounds familiar, that's because it's the same studio that developed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered.

Gameplay

According to Thomas Wilson, creative director at Beenox, the team's main goal was authenticity. As such, you can expect a game that delivers a similar experience to the original. Back in 1999, Crash Team Racing featured five game modes: Adventure, Time Trial, Arcade, Versus and Battle. These should be making a return with some minor adjustments, one being the inclusion of online multiplayer. In Wilson's words, "Playing split screen is a lot of fun, but racing online is awesome!" After all, what good is a remaster if the experience isn't modernized a bit? If online multiplayer isn't your thing, you'll be happy to know that it still offers local 4-player split screen.

On top of that, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled will still retain its traditional kart racing feel. From official screenshots that have already been released, it looks like crates are making a return, meaning that you'll be able to access a variety of power-ups and weapons to give you an advantage while on the track. Essentially, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled will have everything from the original (characters, power-ups, tracks, modes) with a few new features thrown in. Beenox teases that even more has been added to the experience like new karts and tracks, and the ability to customize your kart.

Confirmed characters include:

• Crash Bandicoot
• Coco Bandicoot
• Nitros Oxide
• Doctor Neo Cortex
• Polar
• Pura
• Dingodile
• Tiny Tiger
• Dr. N. Gin
• Ripper Roo
• Papu Papu
• Komodo Joe

Graphics

Developer Beenox has confirmed that Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled will run at 4K on PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X. Presumably the standard PS4 and Xbox One will run at 1080p.

Frame rate is harder to guess at this point. For comparison, the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy runs at 30FPS on consoles, but PC supports 60FPS. We'll need to wait and see just how well Beenox can optimize the game.

As for the design and aesthetic itself, Wilson said, "We established very early on that we wanted CTR Nitro-Fueled to be brimming with personality both from an environmental and character stand point. Fans will see this attention to detail shine through in every part of the game from the camera work, to the characters' quirky animations, to the lush environments you're racing in."

You can expect the same level of care that Activision's previous remasters, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Spyro Reignited Trilogy, received.

When can you play it?

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is set to release on June 21, 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

You can pre-order the Standard Edition right now for $40. A digital-only Nitros Oxide Edition can be pre-ordered from the PlayStation Store for $60, and it includes a few additional character skins, Nitros Oxide as a playable character along with his kart, and more content to be announced at a later date. (Nitros Oxide and his kart can also be unlocked in-game for players who do not purchase the Nitros Oxide Edition.)

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Updated February 2019: We've added a list of playable characters, details on which systems support 4K resolution, and gameplay footage that Activision has released.

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YouTube is starting to disable comments on videos featuring minors

YouTube's also testing a new comments classifier.

There's been a lot of controversy lately regarding YouTube and predatory content being added to both videos and in the comments of videos focused at kids. In response to this, YouTube's announced that it's now automatically banning comments from videos featuring children/minors.

Per a blog post published on February 28:

Over the past week, we disabled comments from tens of millions of videos that could be subject to predatory behavior. These efforts are focused on videos featuring young minors and we will continue to identify videos at risk over the next few months. Over the next few months, we will be broadening this action to suspend comments on videos featuring young minors and videos featuring older minors that could be at risk of attracting predatory behavior.

YouTube says that "a small number of creators" will be allowed to have their comments section remain open on these videos, but that they'll need to actively moderate comments and prove to YouTube that their comments sections have a low risk of predatory behavior.

Furthermore, YouTube's also launching what it calls "an even more effective [comments] classifier.

While we have been removing hundreds of millions of comments for violating our policies, we had been working on an even more effective classifier, that will identify and remove predatory comments. This classifier does not affect the monetization of your video. We accelerated its launch and now have a new comments classifier in place that is more sweeping in scope, and will detect and remove 2X more individual comments.

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Your Galaxy S10 is a phone and a wallet thanks to a wallet case

Buying a wallet case for your phone lets you completely reconsider what you actually need to carry on a daily basis. With a phone as capable as the Galaxy S10, pairing it with a wallet case means you really only need to carry your ID if you can otherwise rely on using Google Pay or Samsung Pay for most purchases. Picking the right wallet case will depend on your lifestyle and personal needs, but these are the best brands and styles you should consider.

Carry all your cards

Case-Mate Folio Wallet

Staff Favorite

The Case-Mate is the case you want for your Galaxy S10 if you want to add a fully-featured wallet to your phone. You get four card slots (including a dedicated ID card slot) along with a cash pocket, and it's all made from pebbled genuine leather. It also folds over into a stand for watching media, which is always handy.

$50 at Amazon

Designed by Samsung

Samsung LED Wallet Cover

Samsung offers a multifunctional wallet case that features handy LED notifications on the screen cover and a card slot on the inside. Your Galaxy S10 is held in place and protected by a slim shell casing while the exterior has a fabric finish that looks and feels great. It's a premium case designed for a premium phone.

$65 at Samsung

Premium case

Snakehive Leather Wallet

Wallet cases are always a great choice, but especially when they're made with care using genuine leather buy a brand like Snakehive. You'll feel the difference when you invest in a premium case for your S10 versus settling for a cheaper option. You can also get the case in colors to match or complement the color of your new phone.

$37 at Snakehive

Hidden card trick

Spigen Slim Armor CS

Spigen's wallet case looks just like any other generic rugged case — except there's a hidden card slot in the back that can hold two cards. This is a better option if you don't really like the form factor of a folio wallet case, but still want the outstanding protection for your phone with a pocket-friendly design.

From $16 at Amazon

Budget-friendly folio wallet

Goospery Blue Moon Diary

Made with soft synthetic leather, this budget wallet case offers everything you'd want from a folio-wallet. You get three card slots on the inside, a pocket for cash or receipts, and a magnetic clasp to keep it all secure when closed. It's available in three color styles for a very good price.

$11 at Amazon

A rugged case with card slots

Encased Phantom

Encased offers an interesting solution for carrying your most important cards on your phone. From the front, it's a pretty standard phone case that offers dual-layered protection, but on the back, you get a built-in card holder that gives you quick access to your cards.

$15 at Amazon

There are a lot of different types of wallet cases. With something like the Case-Mate Folio Wallet, you get an all-in-one solution that looks great, but then there are also sly options like the Spigen Slim Armor CS that really don't look like a wallet case at all. Samsung's LED Cover Wallet is another great option especially if you're buying your phone through Samsung's website already.

This Moto X4 smartphone sale from $150 is calling for your attention

You'll want to answer this one.

With all of the budget smartphones out there these days, it's hard to know which is truly worth the money. One fantastic choice is the Moto X4 device, and today you can pick one up unlocked at B&H for just $149.99 when you clip the coupon on its product page. It features 32GB of storage, comes in your choice of Super Black or Sterling Blue, and saves you $100 off its average cost at Amazon. That's a savings of $200 off its full price and a return to the best deal we've ever seen on this phone. Considering it was already priced at a bargain, this is a killer offer for a reliable Android device. B&H includes free expedited shipping with your order and offers tax-free purchases for customers in select states.

You could also pick up the 64GB model of this device for $199 by clipping the coupon on its product page. This version comes with a free Avoda TPU Case valued at $20, so that's something to consider as well. Neither option offers too much in terms of storage, but luckily they feature microSD card support up to 2TB.

The Moto X4 is IP68 water-resistant and features a 5.2-inch full HD display with 12MP and 8MP dual rear cameras, along with a 16MP front-facing camera that even has a flash. It's compatible with all major US carriers and is equipped with a 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 octa-core processor and 3GB of RAM. The phone ships with Android 7.1 Nougat installed with the ability to upgrade to newer software versions such as Android 9 Pie, too.

If you're curious to learn more information about the phone, be sure to check out our full review.

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Pick up a Jubor foldable laptop stand at a reduced price of just $14

Look ma, no typos.

Working from a laptop no doubt has its advantages, but the downside comes when you're hunched over a table at a coffee shop, your back forming the letter 'C' whilst your shoulders creep toward your ears. Prevent future issues, no matter how nomadic you are, by picking up this Jubor Adjustable Foldable Laptop Stand at a $3 discount. Your total will be $14.07 instead of the typical $18 price tag. The reviews are very positive so far.

Note that there is a shipping delay of one to two weeks as of the time of publication. However, you can still take advantage of the discount now and your order will ship as soon as possible.

This laptop stand is almost universal, as long as your laptop is at least 11 inches. The adjustable stand will keep your posture nice and your computer running cooler. It can hold up to 30 pounds, so even Alienware can join in on the fun, and the non-skid feet keep your machine stable. When you're done for the day, simply fold it flat and pack it in your bag. Happy hour, here you come.

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