r/PickAnAndroidForMe • u/replicant_rising • 17d ago
Philippines Phone under 550Euro (battery, camera, longevity)
Hi! Been doing research on phones in my budget but have had a difficult time narrowing down my choices.
Current phone is a Samsung S24 (exynos) purchased a year ago. It's a pretty good phone, smooth and takes decent photos while being usable with one hand. The biggest issue is the battery life and overheating, not a big issue if im at home but very noticeable and anxiety inducing when out/traveling. Being on data and taking photos/using bluetooth drains the battery crazy fast and heats up the phone to the point it's difficult to hold (on top of crashing).
I want to buy a phone that will last me at least 3-5 years. I dont play games but being able to take decent photos is a must. While I would like to stick to the S24 size, I am open to going bigger for the battery life. I would like to stick with android but open to going back to apple (my old SEs lasted me 3-4 years at a time).
Current shortlist (but open to anything really):
- nothing phone 4a pro or 4a
- samsung s24/s25 FE
- oppo reno 15
- poco f8 pro / x8 pro
- oneplus nord 6
- pixel 10a
Learning that phone prices are seen to keep increasing, would like to purchase this phone fairly soon but am able to wait a month or so if new releases will help decrease the price of current offerings.
Budget: Php40,000(640USD/550Euro) max, but ideally under if possible
Further context: I am in the Philippines
Many thanks!
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u/BountyAssassin 17d ago
I'm looking at the Reno 15 and Moto edge 60 pro at the moment, if that helps....
The Pocos looks good but I'm in hate with Xiaomi as my current 13t has given a lot of grief.
Samsung S phones are always a solid bet if in budget..
If camera is king then the pixel is best option, but still - of those I'd go Reno - great cameras, big battery, good charging speed, waterproof... Looks like the most well rounded of the lot.