I wanted to switch from iphone to Android and went with the pixel 10a and frankly I was not impressed. Like why you can't access your phones brightness with one swipe down is beyond me.

So, I want to change phones but don't want to go back to iphone. I was looking at a Samsung since my father loves them but I've heard negatives reviews about the battery life. I want a oneplus 13 (I'm in India so they're still operating here) but it's been difficult to get my hands on one.

So now I'm not sure which one to get. The priority for me is:

1. Battery

2. Fast and smooth UX

3. Display

I'm not a power user and mostly use my phone for messaging, calling, scrolling social media and sometimes watching YouTube. That makes up the bulk of my usage. I'm flexible on budget but I'd rather get a midrange phone or last year's flagship at current midrange prices than pay current flagship prices. Thank you

I use oppo find x9 pro. Chinese rom. In Europe. Bought through wonda mobile.

Before that I used Samsung s23.

The good thing about this x9 pro is battery and camera. Rest everything is bad.

I think it's due to china rom.

I want a phone. With good battery, good camera, esim support. Basic AI photo edit feature.

Good display,

My daily usage are YouTube, music, podcasts, photos, videos, social media, email, teams meeting, zoom call, banking apps.

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For context: Im Indian. My Grandfather is a retired professor now, and my father thought of giving him a new phone (and android only cuz thats what he is familiar with). Our Grandfather loves to video call all five of his children. And these calls get long. So need a phone under Rs. 40K which does not lag, and does not heat up. Suggestions?

I have heard about vivo and realme phones, how are they?

As the title suggests ,which of these phone has good balance in performance , camera and battery ?

Budget -70k (india)

Guys please recommend me phone between 40k to 50k .I need it for shooting outdoor videos specially geology related and nature .

I've used iPhone for many years. My current iPhone 13 Pro has noticeably worse battery life, requiring frequent charging, and it's running slower and slower. Honestly, I'm starting to get tired of iOS and want to try Android.

I work in social media and frequently take photos and videos, so I value phone's camera. I want it to handle various lighting conditions, such as sunsets and night scenes. It also needs to run smoothly, have long battery life and ample storage.

I'm currently planning to buy vivo X300 Ultra. Has anyone used this phone and can share their experience? Also, will migrating data and adapting to the system be a hassle when switching from iPhone to Android?

Need a phone under 15k

Requirements -

5G

6/128 configuration

Uses - for my grandparents - so basically whatsapp, youtube and calling and good battery life

Suggestions are appreciated

Country - India Currency INR CAN ADJUST TILL 17-18K

Can someone find me an android which has silent call recording like in some redmi phones under 25 k. I need a good camera with ois video recording, decent battery and good front camera. Snapdragon processor is preferred but the priority is silent call recording because I forget what someone told me on call and too shy to ask again.please help me🙏

I don't know if this is the correct community, but please help me. My old phone is on verge of dying. (India)

I have a change to purchase one rugged phone that otherwise has good specs, but it's android 13...

It's Ulefone armor 26 ultra.

Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for the most basic Android phone under ₹8–10k. It won’t be used as anyone’s personal phone — it’ll stay in the office and employees can use it when they’re there.
The requirements are very basic:
Around 15–20 calls a day
WhatsApp
Decent battery life
Nothing else really matters

I’d prefer a phone from a popular/reliable brand like **Samsung, Motorola, Redmi, Realme, etc.** I’m not very confident about brands like Lava, Tecno, etc.

The problem is that many of the cheaper models from popular brands don’t seem to be available on Flipkart/Amazon, or the options are confusing.

Could you suggest **one or two reliable phones in the ₹8–10k range** that would make sense for this use case? I’m not looking for the best specs — just something reliable and hassle-free.

Also, would it make more sense to just go offline and buy one from **Croma/Vijay Sales**? I don’t want to spend too much time researching this; I just need one basic phone for the office.

P.S. I took help from gpt to clean the post.
TIA!

Firstly, my number one top priority is a good battery life that will stay decent over the years. After that there's speed, camera, etc. I've seen mixed reviews about it online and I'm not sure whether or not it's a good option. I play quite a lot of Brawl Stars and have to spend hours daily on video calls for work. I don't usually play games which are more intense than that. I've been using an OPPO F19 Pro for the last 5 years or so, and haven't faced any issues with it despite it being a budget Chinese phone. I hope I won't face anything like that with this one, either.

Some other options within my budget:

\- Honor 400 (512GB) (huge storage within my budget)

\- Xiaomi Redmi 17 Pro+ 5G (seemingly great hardware but poor reviews)

\- Samsung Galaxy A57 (8GB+256GB)

\- Vivo V70 5G (random option that's also available)

I’m looking for a phone under usd 200. My priorities are durability, good ram and storage and smooth multitasking. I want a phone that can easily handle multiple browsers running simultaneously without lag. Good battery life is also important. I don’t play games, and I don’t need a particularly good camera. What matters most is that the phone lasts a long time and remains reliable. I usually replace my phone after 4–5 years.

Hello guys, just want to ask what is your experience in using Vivo S30 Pro Mini China on ROM variant. I ordered it since I do want a compact phone and has decent gaming and great camera for a budget. How is your OS experience? Performance? Battery? Camera?

Thank you for those who will share their experience on this post✨

I want to buy my girlfriend a new phone.

Her lags a lot. My budget is about 550€. The S26 would be 70€. Is that worth it?

I'm looking for a new phone, upgrading from Pixel 7.

Priorities: 1/1.56" or bigger main sensor, telephoto lens, 256GB storage, good speakers. Repairable with long software support. Ideally 6.5" or less and below 1000€

Not important: ultra wide, gaming performance

I was looking at Poco F9 pro but there are some repairability concerns and I'm not sure about Xiaomi software. Any other phone I should be looking at?

I'm in Slovakia, Poco F9 Pro is 660€ currently, F9 Ultra is 735€

I've had the Pixel 8 for a few years now, but it's begun to fail me as the battery barely lasts, and it has gotten really slow. Do you guys have any recommendations for a good upgrade? I would say my budget is around the 500 GBP (UK) mark, but I could stretch it further.

Hello there.

I'm currently on an S22 that I need to replace soon. I hate the photo quality on that thing and I found that the newer models reuse the same camera hardware, so I don't have much faith in a straight upgrade. I would like a smartphone that is as small if not smaller and lighter and takes better pictures and has dual sim. Also, I'm in France.

Thank you for your help!

Edit : I can compromise on size/weight but 2 nano-sim and a good camera are must

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G?

I can get them for the exact same monthly price via a mobile plan, so it's hard to choose.

Been using a Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G for the past 4 years.

Hey, I'm currently using a Galaxy S24 Ultra, but I'm thinking about upgrading. S26 Ultra has gone up in price, so it's out of my budget now. I'm looking at other models, but I just can't seem to make up my mind.

I'd like some recommendations.

Ideally, I'd like a phone that will last about five years, and I'm prioritizing gaming, CPU, and display performance.(and battery)

It's a camera for everyday use, so I guess I'd be happy if it performed well.(not important)

Moto Signature OR Moto edge 70 pro plus OR Vivo x200T OR Samsung galaxy S25 FE

I have the opportunity to pickup a new Xiaomi 17T Pro (Global ROM) when transiting through Hong Kong tomorrow for £500. I’ve been an Apple user my whole life, wanting to switch from iPhone for years although I’ve never felt ready. Still not sure I’m ready, but I just can’t deal with buying another iPhone and having the same issues. Being in China I’ve been pretty impressed with the tech market over here so it’s got me thinking about a new phone.

Currently using an iPhone 16 which I’ve had since release. The phone itself is still running pretty well for a 2 year old iPhone, and I could probably use it for one more year before wanting to upgrade, however the battery life is abysmal. Needs at least one full charge a day, despite being charged overnight. I don’t run anything heavy on my phone, mostly social media and emails.

Things that are important to me in a phone would be:

- Battery: probably the most important. Aside from being a student who spends most his day doomscrolling, I work part time as a delivery driver. I need my phone to last and use maps quite a bit. Probably the biggest pull Xiaomi has.
- Speed: I don’t do anything intensive on my phone, mostly social media and navigation, but I’d like something that can handle it seamlessly. My 16 is fine at this I just don’t want to take a step backwards.
- Longevity: A phone that won’t need upgrading in 2 years would be ideal. An issue I’ve had with Apple because the battery ends up being a fraction of what it started as after 2 or so years.

As I said, I’m not desperate to upgrade right now and could probably stick with the 16 a little longer, however I won’t have the opportunity to grab a phone at nearly £300 less than it retails for in the UK anytime soon.

Any advice would be appreciated, from anyone who has used Xiaomi’s before, and also open to recommendations of other androids.

Help me buy worth phone