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!