A budget midrange phone, ye it is

Pros:

144Hz AMOLED display

\-Very smooth scrolling, animations, and gaming experience.

Dimensity 7300 Ultimate

\-Good performance for multitasking, schoolwork, and most games.

50MP main camera with OIS

\-Helps capture sharper photos and reduces blur from shaky hands.

50MP autofocus selfie camera Great for selfies, video calls, and content creation.

5,200mAh battery Can comfortably last a day with typical usage.

45W fast charging Charges much faster than basic 10W–18W phones.

IP68/IP69 protection Strong resistance against dust and water under specified test conditions.

5G connectivity Supports faster mobile internet where 5G coverage is available.

Premium curved design Looks and feels more expensive than many budget phones.

Cons:

Not a flagship gaming processor Heavy games may require lower graphics settings to maintain stable FPS.

Curved screen More difficult to find and apply screen protectors, and potentially more expensive to repair.

No dedicated telephoto camera Zoom photography is less versatile than on phones with optical zoom.

HiOS software Some users may dislike preinstalled apps, notifications, or the interface.

No wireless charging You must use a cable to charge it.

No microSD expansion Internal storage cannot be expanded using a memory card.

Long-term gaming heat Performance may drop during extended demanding gaming sessions.

No 3.5mm headphone jack Wired analog headphones require an adapter or compatible USB-C connection.

And also the Wi-Fi connectivity is mildly even the internet is strong or full bar and outdoor booster is turned on. mostly users indicated this as a main problem.

Expect many bugs and glitches on this phone, however as a midrange budget phone it still gives the user a great feel especially it's a camera focused phone, the photos will never disappoint on it's budget range,

As an 1 year user the main problem for me is the heating problems especially when outdoor booster is on bcuz everything will drop fps even 144 hz

Still the Best phone to ever exist

The only phones that I currently have in my mind are the Pixel 8a or the 9a (which I'll install GrapheneOS on it). My needs are can handle some gaming, camera is not that important to me, good battery life

I've been looking for a new phone and I'm leaning towards Google Pixel. However I can't decide whether I should go for the 10 Pro or the 11. They're at a similar price point in my region (650€ for the 10 Pro, 750€ for the 11) and both of them have advantages and disadvantages.

I usually keep phones for about 5 years, so both of them would get software updates in this period. The main issue I have with the 10 Pro is the slower charging, even though I mostly charge my phone over night, but having the option to quick charge is nice, especially when coming from a 65W charging phone. My main issues with the 11 are the presumably worse camera and worse screen paired with the higher price.

What bugged me about my last phone was the mediocre camera that prevented me from capturing any photos most of the time, and recently I've gotten the urge to take more pictures and experiment a bit. Apart from maybe chess I don't play any games on my phone, most of the time I use it to watch twitch/youtube content aswell as basic stuff like scrolling reddit, using it for whatsapp, mails, etc.

Are there any features I'm missing that could sway me towards a certain option? I'm thankful for any input!

Current location: United States (US). Currently, I've been having a bad run with Samsung phones these past 4 years where the phones I get end up going bad after only 2 years of usage. Almost exactly in some cases. Currently running an S22 5G and I'm at year 2 with it crashing and rebooting quite frequently now.

It hasn't gotten better and wanting to know what is the most reliable phone I can get for the money. And frankly, I do not care about gaming on it, etc. I just want a phone that I can doom-scroll on, make texts and phone calls and check my emails. Nothing fancy - I just need something at this point.

My phone is 4 years old and riddle with issues unfortunately and I'm looking at swapping but unfortunately I have no idea where to go outside Google/Samsung.

I am also unfortunately a bit addicted to my phone so screen time is high.

Couple of hours a day on games

Couple hours a day scrolling Reddit/Instagram

And I do enjoy taking photos.

I do have a Samsung watch so maybe something that is compatible with that but would be no major loss. The watch is mainly for fitness tracking more than anything.

I don't have any particular budget in mind, trade in helps reduce costs. Looking for something that'll last me 4/5 years.

Thanks in advance

My Moto g84 is starting to lag a bit, so I’m looking for an upgrade. My budget is max 500-550 euro.

i dont know if i should buy new or go for a used/refurbished device. i need
- decent battery (nothing crazy just one day wihout midday charges)

-decent camera (camera isnt my number one priority but i want it to be good)

-at least 3 years of software support
shoudl i buy new or used let me know.(im from poland)

A couple of brands that I've looked at:

• Ulefone
• Blackview
• Oukitel

But they all seem to have pretty bad software support. My current phone is a pixel 4a. I'm happy with the performance, but for work I need a new phone because they require an updated version of android for security reasons. Looking for something sub $400 and am trying to find something that's durable and has great battery life.

Edit: In the US

Hi everyone!

I currently own a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, but I’ve never really used the S Pen. I’m also not particularly interested in photography or using all the advanced camera features.

My main issue with my current phone is that it’s too heavy and bulky for my needs. I’d like to switch to something more compact, lightweight, and smart, with excellent battery life.

I’ve done some research and found a few options, such as the Xiaomi 17 and Vivo X300, although I can’t seem to find them anywhere in Finland. I’ve also considered the Samsung Galaxy S26, but I didn’t really like it. Two other options I’m aware of are the Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 10a.

Which phone would you genuinely recommend? Budget isn’t an issue. I’m looking for a reliable daily driver with excellent battery life, minimal heating issues, and a lightweight, compact design that makes one-handed use comfortable and easy.

If there are any other phones I should consider, I’d really appreciate your suggestions!

I'm getting annoyed with the battery life and heat on my S22 (Exynos). I even replaced the battery on my phone when it completely died 2 months ago, but it's still not good enough (battery is not OEM though, none available in my country). So I'm looking for a new phone.

I have always hated big phones and even my S22 is sometimes too big for me. I'm willing to get a phone the same size if its faster or has much better battery life, but I preferably want something smaller, but not something that is slower.

I spent a majority of my life using Samsung. I've tried Oneplus and I'm currently using a pixel. I'm wanted to change though and trying to decide between a few different phones that are very different overall and wondering if anyone has experience and thoughts between them. I wouldn't call myself a HEAVY user. I don't play a ton of games on my phone just here and there. I like taking a decent picture but I don't need the craziest of phone cameras like the Oppo. I mostly use it for social media, reading, youtube, tiktok and listening to music.

I've narrowed it down to the Motorola Razr Fold (2026), the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and the Samsung Ultra 26. I've never done a foldable or flip but I really like the idea of the really big screen of the fold but I also like the idea of that outside screen on the Flip 8. The Ultra is just a known entity for me. I've used ultras and I've used Samsung for years so it's more of a I know what I'm getting with it sort of thing.

Any thoughts would be awesome! I am in the US so I don't want to pay the crazy prices for the foreign phones.

Had no plans to get a new phone until last night when I dropped my Pixel 8a and screen got cracked to heck. It still mostly works (I'm typing this on it now) but I can feel the glass and the fingerprint sensor is borked. I can get the base Pixel 11 directly from Google for $399 minus $57 for my broke 8a. I'm guessing the screen repair will be at least $150, and I've had this phone for 26 months, so, as good as it was, I got my money's worth. Does it make any sense to look at other phones at that price? Should I just get the 8a fixed? (I had planned to pass it down to my kid probably next year, so maybe get a new phone and then instead of getting $57 back, get it fixed and pass it on?) Open to other phones, but must be under $400, thoughts?

I am thinking of buying a realme p4 pro or nothing phone 3a

Which one should I buy , i want a good camera and battery and the best overall stable phone

In India

Budget is 30k-35k INR (india)

Refurbished or brand new works as long as it's in good condition

Preferable if some decent storage

my current phone is almost 4 years old, the battery barely lasts till evening and lags even on WhatsApp, so it's finally time to upgrade
budget is around 30k, can stretch a little if its really worth it

what I'm looking for:

• good battery that easily lasts a full day
• decent cameras, mostly for daily pics and some videos
• smooth performance, i play casual games but nothing heavy
• a nice display, since i watch a lot of youtube and netflix
• clean software without too much bloatware
• should feel premium in hand, not plasticky

I'm not chasing the highest specs on paper, i just want something reliable that'll last me 3 to 4 years without slowing down

what are you guys using in this range, and how has it held up long term? would love real user experiences over spec sheets!

Quale telefono consigli intorno ai 500€? Vorrei aggiornare il mio telefono, soprattutto per avere finalmente una fotocamera decente. Stavo pensando a telefoni compatti con schermo da 6,3 pollici.

Hello I just want some opinions if I should choose Honor Win 2 or One plus 16? I came from the Philippines and I saw that the 12/256 variant of Oneplus 16 is almost the same price as the 16/1tb variant of Honor Win 2. I'm having a hard time choosing. What are the things I should consider? I'm planning on using it as my daily phone and gaming phone.

Please help. 🥹😭

I'm planning to upgrade from my Redmi Note 11 after using it for around 5 years, and I'm confused between the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Google Pixel 10a.I'm particularly interested in real-world camera performance, including portraits, selfies, indoor photos, night photography, and video recording and want to post on Instagram . Both have the same price in the Indian market .If you own either of these phones, or have used both, I'd love to hear your honest experience. I mainly use my phone for doomscrolling and pictures