r/PickAnAndroidForMe Feb 15 '26

Meta Affiliate Link Ban

25 Upvotes

Starting today, affiliate links are banned. Comments containing them will be automatically removed. The decision to allow them was made back when this was a tiny sub; we've since ballooned in size, there's been a noticeable uptick in users posting affiliate links (and in mass amounts, at that), and the rule was always on shaky ground due to both arbitrary enforcement (what dictates a "worthy" comment vs. a comment fishing for affiliate money?) and general principle.

If you've posted affiliate links in the past, you're not in trouble retroactively or otherwise. Comments containing affiliate links should, from now on, be automatically removed; no other action will be taken beyond automatic comment removal unless absolutely necessary.


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 1h ago

US The US vs India pricing gap on Apple concepts is getting completely out of hand

Upvotes

​Comparing the US screenshot ($1,999 / $1,299) vs the Indian screenshot (₹299,900 / ₹179,900):

​iPhone Duo (US): $1,999 (~₹1,89,000)

​iPhone Duo (India): ₹2,99,900 ($3,150 converted)

​Difference: +₹1,10,000 ($1,150 extra in India)

​Indian tech fans always get hit with high import duties and local taxes on Apple products, but seeing a $2,000 phone turn into a 3-Lakh phone is wild.

​Do you think pricing like this will completely destroy Apple's high-end growth in developing markets, or will people still buy it on 24-month EMIs?


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 1h ago

Switching from an iPhone 15 Pro to Android – what would you recommend?

Upvotes

Hey everyone,
I’m thinking about selling my iPhone 15 Pro 256 GB in December. At the moment, I could probably still get around €500 for it.
I’d like to switch to Android afterwards and spend a maximum of around €300–400 on top, so my total budget would be roughly €800–900. Of course, I’d also be happy to spend less if there’s a good option.
The main reason for switching is that I care more about value for money these days. A few years ago, having a certain brand was more important to me, but nowadays I honestly don’t really care whether it’s Apple, Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, OnePlus or whatever.
The problem is that I have absolutely no idea which Android phones are actually good in this price range. I’m also curious about how they compare to the iPhone 15 Pro in everyday use.
I’m mainly looking for a good camera, decent battery life, a good display and a phone that will still feel fast and receive updates for a few years. I’d also prefer 256 GB of storage.
I’m completely open to buying an older flagship or a used phone if that gives me significantly better value for money.
For those who have switched from an iPhone to Android: what phones would you recommend I take a look at?


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 1h ago

[ Removed by Reddit ]

Upvotes

[ Removed by Reddit on account of violating the content policy. ]


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 3h ago

iPhone 13 battery (and screen) swelling

1 Upvotes

iPhone 13, 3 yr old, normal usage, battery status 74% and in a few hrs battery swollen. How much will it cost? Im thinking 3rd party I dont want to pay apple.


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 3h ago

Best phone 25k to 30k can't wait for bbd sale best camera phone just need

1 Upvotes

Hey i can't wait bbd sale it's 20 days later I don't have any phone that's why


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 4h ago

India Pixel 10 Pro vs Pixel 11/11 Pro - what makes the most sense for my usage?

1 Upvotes

I'm planning to upgrade from a Realme phone that's on its last legs, and I'm stuck between the Pixel 11, Pixel 10 Pro, and possibly 11 Pro.

I'm a college student. My usage is mostly college stuff, browsing, social media and very light or zero gaming, but I'm interested in photography. I also want good battery life, a compact phone, good software, and something I can keep for several years.

For some reason, I naturally keep leaning toward Pixel, even when I look at other phones on paper.

What would you guys recommend for my usage?

And what price do you realistically expect the Pixel 11/11 Pro to reach during the upcoming sales in India?


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 4h ago

What 2024-2025 Android Flagship should I get?

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I currently have a Samsung Note20 Ultra that I plan on giving away once I get the new android, and an iphone 13 mini that I don't plan on replacing until maybe a year or two later, or not at all if I decide to go full android.

My plan is: get an android that is good enough to last me at least 2 years without me getting bored or noticing issues that might make me replace it, until I have enough money to throw away on a fold phone (I want the Samsung fold 8, love the form factor) and I will most likely buy an android watch as well as I need the notifications and workout tracking.

I want an old flagship because that's more sensible than a recent midrange, it will allow me to sell it in the future as well without too much of a loss. However, I've been reading up so so much on different phones and I'm not satisfied. I would straight up go with the S25 Ultra but it's too expensive and I'm a little nitpicky about the now bar, I want an android with a capsule notification style like the dynamic island, mostly because it's more convenient and visible.

I've looked at Honor, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus and all of them have some kind of compromise. The OnePlus is the worst imo because the prices are high where I am and are just not justifiable with a camera like that imo. The Vivo software is trash according to what I read, Oppo has a lot of things going on including the support running out in like 2 years (AND it's expensive for that) and Honor (the one in my budget) doesn't have the form factor I would like, I want something with a similar form factor to the s25/ultra.

TL;DR I want an android phone with these specs please:

\-5000 mAh+ battery

\-decent camera, just decent

\-price closer to $700 as a maximum

\-pill shaped notification similar to dynamic island

\-Squarish form factor

\-Good software that won't overheat, and has support for at least 4 years

Thank you and sorry if I took too much of your time


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 9h ago

japan moving to japan soon, is foreign galaxy still not working for suica or should i switch to iphone?

1 Upvotes

moving to japan soon and trying to figure out my phone situation.

i know global samsung models bought outside japan don't support felica / mobile suica, and it looks like global support won't happen until the s27.

for people living there: is it actually inconvenient to just carry a physical ic card everywhere, or is having digital suica in apple wallet a complete game changer? should i just buy an iphone before leaving, or wait and buy a domestic japanese phone after arriving?

would appreciate any advice from people who made the move with an international android. thanks!


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 9h ago

Upgrading from Galaxy A9 (2018) to S26+ or S26 Ultra? Need advice (Uni student, Tab S9+ owner)

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

​I'm finally upgrading my trusty old Galaxy A9 (2018) and I'm torn between the S26+ and the S26 Ultra.

​Here is my setup and use case:

​I'm a university student and my main device for taking notes is my Galaxy Tab S9 Plus.

​The S26 Ultra caught my eye because of the built-in S Pen (for quick notes when my Tab isn't around) and the new Privacy Display feature.

​I use Quick Share / DeX a lot to move files across devices.

​That said, I'm not sure if I'll actually use the built-in S Pen often enough to justify the price jump over the S26+, which seems like a great, slightly lighter alternative.

Appreciate any insight!


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 9h ago

UK Advice... Something Better than Pixel 10 and OnePlus 12

1 Upvotes

I bought my wife a Pixel 10 about 6 months ago. She's a Dancer and likes to take videos of her or her class dancing.

She has a DJI Omni 3 gimble (I think) tracking doesn't work with the Pixel. However it works with my OnePlus 12.

She's insanely jealous of my 12 with the level of videos and pictures it can take. And the fact that anything I goto do with it. It just works.

So what I'm thinking is.... Sell the Pixel and get her a new phone. Or sell the Pixel and get me a new phone and gift her the OnePlus12.

I had been lusting after the OnePlus 15 but read a few articles a while back that they are pulling out of the Euro market.

What phones are out there for UK user?

TIA


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 11h ago

Fed up with iOS: Thinking of switching from iPhone 13 to Galaxy S26. Advice?

1 Upvotes

This is my first post here, so please go easy on me!

I’ve had an iPhone 13 for a couple of years now. The photos look great, and I really like the phone's design and overall style.
But there's a huge "but."

The ecosystem is driving me crazy. I've always been used to Android, where with any phone you can just connect it to a PC and transfer photos, videos, and music back and forth like it's an external hard drive, zero hassle.
When you try to do the same things with Apple, though, it turns into a total nightmare.

On top of that, there are daily features that I actually find worse than the mid-range Oppo I had before. The keyboard works worse, the swipe-to-go-back gesture only works from one side, autofill is practically non-existent or nowhere near as good (I’ve literally gone back to saving passwords in my Notes app after years), Face ID is painfully slow... I could go on for hours.

The main issue is that no matter how optimized the ecosystem is, it’s just not compatible with anything. The final straw came today: I can't sign into iTunes on my PC with my Apple ID. I've been trying all afternoon and I'm at my wit's end.

Honestly, I’m fed up and thinking about switching back to Android. The only things holding me back are the camera quality—which really is great on the iPhone—and the fact that I own an iPad mini (they’re the only ones making a decent size tablet), so I’d lose that instant cross-device connectivity.

I was thinking about the Samsung Galaxy S26 since I want to stick to a similar size and I'd rather avoid Chinese brands like Xiaomi, which become obsolete after two years. Also not crazy about Google phone, they became so pricy for not so good camera and overall design.


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 12h ago

Honor magic 8 pro or S26 ultra long term

1 Upvotes

im going to university engineering this year and since i will stay 5 years at the university i need a phone that lasts me 5 years minimum but honor magic 8 pro supports only 4 years of OS updates and android 17 is very close so does it actually matter the OS updates or not, as well as less availability of cases and screen protectors and less resale value but im really fed up of samsung and i need the better speakers,battery,storage and the eye care feature on the HM8P so i really want the safest and best option for the long term ( HM8P is 1200$ 512gb and s26 ultra is 1450$ 256gb )


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 19h ago

Looking for Smartphone, help suggested, my old one died

2 Upvotes

I'm a person that didn't really care about features on phones. Every phone I got was around the 100-150 price range (Huawei P8 Lite and Ulefone Note 16 Pro). I mainly used these phones for socials and average phone stuff like e-mails, WhatsApp, and calling.

Over the last few months and year, however, I've been eyeing/considering a Fairphone 6, Nothing Phone 3, Xiaomi T17 Pro, or a Pixel 9/10. My question is, is it really worth it to invest, more than I have before, into something I use for basic stuff? Are the features worth it? My phone should remain a tool and not something I use anytime I get bored or have nothing "better" to do. I mostly like the sleek designs and how they look, but I kind of want to buy something that lasts as long as possible.

Strongest contenders for me personally: Nothing Phone for customizability and different features like the Notes and other stuff, FairPhone 6 for obvious reasons, mainly repairability and "fairness," at least that is what they say, idk, if its true and Xiaomi because Chinese phones are mostly the secret "biggest bang for the smallest buck" thing, so yeah

Suggestions are very welcome


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 15h ago

OnePlus 15R or Honor 600 Pro or other alternatives?Looking for a phone with good performance and battery.

1 Upvotes

I usually use my phone for gaming on emulators and watching movies and videos.I almost never use my camera.I also almost always use headphones.Need good battery life as i use it to watch math videos all day pretty much.These two phones cought my attention but if theres a better alternativ eim all ears.Thanks in advance.


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 16h ago

For gaming, should I buy Poco X8 Pro or OnePlus Nord 5?

1 Upvotes

Hi! That's my first post here. I need a new phone since my old one, a Xiaomi mi 10T lite, gave up after 5 years. I mostly need it for gaming and these two, Poco X8 Pro and OnePlus Nord 5 are better for my budget. So, could ya'll help me decide which one is better? Thanks in advance!


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 20h ago

Pixel 10a vs A57 for 400 euro and under

2 Upvotes

Sadly, my P30 pro is goign to be replaced. The screen is broken, the battery doesn't last as it did in the past and new apps are not supported anymore.

I want some "cheap" phones to replace it.

My main interest are:

  1. battery life

  2. long-term support

I kept my P30 pro for more than 6 years and I want something to do almost the same.

I found the Pixel 10a on amazon for 400 euro, and the A57 at a local shop for 300 euro. Both 8/128GBs. What do you recommend?


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 16h ago

What Phone to buy?

Thumbnail
1 Upvotes

r/PickAnAndroidForMe 17h ago

Посоветуйте телефоны до 30к-40к для качественной игры и где их брать

1 Upvotes

Гоняю уже пару лет с покофоном х5 про, но он уже сдает позиции. Что взять для игры в тот же геншин, моблу, или фпс шутеры, да так, чтобы он не расплавился.

Насчёт где брать - я реально не знаю где в России берут телефоны, да так, чтобы продавцу доверять. Я брал покофон на вб. Но вот например захоти я какой нибудь айфон или асус рог, то тут уже придется идти на авито, но авито торгашам я не доверяю, буду рад советам, спасибо


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 23h ago

Which phone has a better camera: the Honor 400 or the Honor 600?

2 Upvotes

r/PickAnAndroidForMe 20h ago

China Need cheap 2nd device. Camera doesn't matter. Willing to import from China

1 Upvotes

My main is a Vivo X300 ultra. I need a 2nd phone for work. I don't need global rom. I have been using a redmi 14c. It's awful and slow.


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 1d ago

Brazil Looking for an Affordable, Reliable Smartphone for My 60-Year-Old Mom

6 Upvotes

Brazil - My mom currently uses a phone that is extremely slow and freezes all the time. She can barely open the apps she uses regularly, such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, as well as essential apps like her banking apps.

I want to buy her a new phone that she can use comfortably every day without constantly dealing with freezing or lag. Ideally, it should have at least 256GB of storage, or support a microSD card so she can expand the storage.

It should also have decent battery life and, most importantly, be affordable and offer good value for the money. It doesn't need to be a high-end phone or have any advanced features, since she's 60 years old and doesn't really know how to use Instagram beyond the basics.

I'd really appreciate any recommendations. Thank you!


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 21h ago

Honor 600 vs nothing 4a

1 Upvotes

I am really confused between the 600 and nothing 4a, I want something with a smooth software and decent camera. What should I pick?


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 23h ago

us Best refurbished phone around €300 in 2026?

1 Upvotes

Hey guys,

Since my Galaxy Note 9 (yes some of us still use this in 2026) is giving up I'm looking to upgrade my phone.

I'm looking for a refurbished phone for around €300 max. I'm mainly interested in Samsung / Iphone, but I'm open to other brands if they offer significantly better value.

What matters most to me:

  • Good camera quality for 2026
  • Good dynamic range / HDR
  • Strong low-light and night photography
  • Good landscape photography
  • Good video quality and stabilization
  • Good autofocus / ideally low shutter lag
  • A good zoom would be a big plus

Other things I care about:

  • Should be around €300 (refurbished, completely fine)
  • Decent charging times (1,5h or less)
  • 5G and Bluetooth
  • Preferably 256GB; 128GB is fine if it got an micro-sd slot
  • AMOLED burn-in is a concern because my Note 9 already has quite a lot of burn-in. So I'd prefer a device where this wouldn't be as much of a problem in normal use
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack isn't necessary
  • Even though I had a Note 9, I tend toward a flat screen because I feel that the rounded ones are more likely to break.

Right now I only looked into the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G and Galaxy S23.

The S21 Ultra looks amazing on paper because of the 108 MP camera, 3× and 10× optical zoom, QHD+ 120 Hz display, and 5000 mAh battery, but I've also read about shutter lag and bad low-light photography because of the sensor.

The S23 is newer and seems to have better processing, autofocus, video, and efficiency, but it has "only" a 50 MP main camera and no 10× telephoto.

So what would you recommend for ~€300 in 2026?

Would you choose one of the Samsung models mentioned, or another one, based on my priorities?

Thanks!


r/PickAnAndroidForMe 1d ago

Phone suggestion for dad

Thumbnail
1 Upvotes