I spent a week using Samsung's best-selling phone (which costs just $150!)

We all love our heroes, no matter if we’re talking about movies, books or real life. It’s easy to love a Tom Cruise movie or admire Morgan Freeman for his performance in Shawshank redemption. Sometimes, however, supporting roles are equally important, as Angelina Jolie learned, getting that Oscar for Girl Interrupted.

Smartphones are quite like actors: it’s easy to enjoy and admire a flagship phone, but it’s good to remember that Oscars are awarded for supporting roles too. After testing many high-end flagship devices, I decided to pay homage to the little guys. The everyday heroes. And ...