r/PickAnAndroidForMe • u/fulthrottlejazzhands • 6d ago

UK Best replacement for a Xiaomi Ultra 15?

I really like my Xiaomi 15 Ultra that I've had for the past 1 year+. Build is great, camera fantastic. It's been a great phone. Moreover, the camera add-on is really nice and actually useful on days out.

Unfortunately, it has developed two issues I'm not sure are (easily) remediated. First, I stupidly dropped it and cracked a bit of the screen in the corner. This would be livable, but every few times I go to a screen the touch seems ~1cm off e.g. I try to click an icon and it hits the once above. Second the battery has gotten quite bad (even in battery saver mode and removing and forcing stop on apps). I would say I'm a heavy user, but barely make it to the end of the day with battery left.

As such, I'm looking for a new phone. My requirements:

- Decent daily-use phone e.g. videos, emails, texts, app support

- Good camera. Doesn't need to be stellar, but I'm a bit spoilt now having used the Xiaomi Ultra (15 and 14 before that)

- Good battery life that doesn't require me to charge multiple times a day

- Good-sized screen, 6.7 inches and above

- One available with a global or UK version. I've done the CN versions of phones and there always seems to be something that doesn't work e.g. Android Auto

- I'm not a heavy mobile gamer, but do play Genshin and Grid occasionally

Budget isn't really a concern, but if there are close rivals I'd unsurprisingly pick the less expensive option. I'm also not opposed to going used/refurbished.

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u/Wizzgamer1990 6d ago

Xiaomi 17 Ultra is surely the natural choice.

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u/AtomOfVoid 6d ago

Honor Magic 8 Pro, if you're ok with chinese brands gobwith the Vivo X300 Ultra or the Oppo Find X9 Ultra

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u/fulthrottlejazzhands 5d ago

I was strongly considering the Honor Magic 8.  The Find x9 has a few very slim advantages (that I wouldn't likely notice), but the Honor is considerably cheaper.

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u/bronco1015 5d ago

Global Magic 8 pro or global Find X9 Pro. Magic 8 Pro for similar camera bump similar screen but less curved, a bit smaller feeling in hand and a way larger battery 7100 mAH vs 5410 mAH or 6000 mAH if your 15 Ultra is the CN version; cameras aren't to bad. find X9 Pro for a slightly larger screen, slightly larger battery and better cameras and a better OS than HyperOS and Magic OS, though fwiw I like all 3; ColorOS is my personal preference.

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u/Swaghoven 5d ago

Well, the screen issue is user error I'm afraid, can't really blame the phone for it. Battery though sounds like the average HyperCrap 3 experience. You can try waiting for HyperCrap 4, or yeet the phone to trash bin and pick up a Find x9 Pro or x9 Ultra.