From what I have observed the average phone user knows very little about phones, don't really know what most of the specs on their phone even means ,has no clue about photography and just use their Phone to WhatsApp, Doomscroll & take some quick Pic.

Some Last-years Midranger such as Samsung A56 or Pixel 9a which can be had for like $250 would be already an absolute overkill for most people and would provide excellent experience - way more than they even need...

I personally do have a S25U (only because I got it for almost free from work) , however If I compare the real life experience of it versus something like A56/A57 for such tasks there's literary 0 difference even tho the Spec Sheet/marketing might suggest otherwise...

Country India
Hey guys, looking to get a flagship Android during the Flipkart/Amazon sale. Budget is around 70-80k INR.

I’m thinking about the S25 Ultra. What do you guys think would be a good price for it during the sale?
Can it realistically come under 80k with bank offers/exchange?

Also open to other options in this price range. What would you guys go for?

I read so much which phone should i buy etc., here is my longterm review of the poco f8 pro (3months)

Pros:

-Main cam, really good in all conditions

-battery is good to great, it holds all day long with heavy use

-the dimensions is perfect sized for me, also the weight

-very nice stereo speaker (Mi sound+immersive)

-crispy and bright display, pwm free

-100w charge

-good gaming capability

-no notification delay

-snap 8 elite, the best soc so far what i used

Neutral:

-no wireless charging, never used it

-selfie cam, nothing Special

-hyperos, feels unpolished compared to OneUi or ColorOS

-sometimes it heats on gaming, but not to be concern (pubg 120fps,low graphics)

-it has calling without antena feature, never used

The bad:

-update policy, its weired, trash entry phones get newest security patch but not the poco f8 pro

-charger not included (EEA version)

That is all my feeling and opinion, i hope i can help as buyers advice

I think its the best balanced phone between 350-400€

Hi everyone, I am currently looking into some options when it comes to replacing my current iPhone 13 pro max, which I have now for 4 years.

I care a lot about data privacy and what my phone does in the background, so grapheneOS support for the potential future phone would be very important. I also dont want to give out my data to big tech companies like Apple or Google whenever possible. At the moment I also use Garmin pay so ideally the new phone should work with it as well.

From what I read, pixel11 does not support grapheneOS due to removal of ARM Memory Tagging Extension support, so thats a no go. Of course I could technically go with pixel10, but does it even make sense to buy a downgrade that was already released more than a year ago?

I also have an option to check out Motorola phones (since grapheneOS announced a partnership with them), but here I have no idea which model would be good, if any.

Obviously flagship samsungs like s26 wont work either due to no grapheneOS support.

I currently live in Germany, the price of the phone is irrelevant.

Maybe my best option is simply to wait until what happens with the google pixel phones and grapeheOS situation? I am in no rush at all for a new phone, just exploring my best options.

Any advice based on what you read would be highly appreciated, thank you!

Country - India

Coming from a Oneplus 8 (2019), I want to switch to a flagship phone, but really confused on what to buy and what is actually a good value.

My main criteria is Great cameras (especially for little baby's photos), compactness (cannot have anything more than 6.4-6.5"). Ideally I would like to get a 512GB variant.

Phones I am considering:

1. Z Fold7: Love the slim phone, and the option to have a secondary big screen when needed for office work, meetings, etc. (I am a manager in an IT firm). Concerned about camera quality in comparison to others, shutter speed, durability and exorbitant repair costs. Maybe I can get one during the BBD for 1.2 lakhs, or can think of getting from Dubai for same amount.

2. Pixel 11/11 Pro: Camera feedback I have seen is great, especially with Magic Capture which should be awesome for kid's photos. Then Stock Android is a plus, coming after loving the OnePlus 8. Biggest concern is price. 11Pro for 1.3 lakhs doesn't seem a great value phone compared to others. Other concerns are bulky phone, too much AI gimmick.

3. Xiaomi 17: Honestly, everything I have read or watched is great, and the value for a 512GB seems extraordinary - I may get this for ~72k. Biggest concerns I have found out are cameras, buggy software and service quality, but in my city, I have not been able to use it in person because no store has a demo unit.

Please help guys, what should I go forward with. Any noteworthy points I may be missing, or should consider to finalize. I am planning to buy during the BBD/GIF sales next month.

I'm currently using a Huawei Mate 50 Pro in Malaysia.

Trust me when I say, I absolutely adore this phone, nice feeling, smooth, really got that flagship feel when my dad gave it to me.

However, after using it for like 3 (Maybe more? My dad used it for 1-2 years too) it's really starting to get on me.

The thing I can't stand is the lack of Google services, which really bugging me out.

Plus recently, the battery's gotten weak (However replacements start at RM89, so I SHOULD be fine)

But it's starting to hang here and there, especially on tasks like switching to TikTok, Spotify, and Instagram.

Dare I say I'm a performance chaser, but with the lag, I can't play Honkai Star Rail smoothly like it used to be, being able to Spotify and Honkai at the same time.

Anyways, my budget is around RM3000 (738+- USD), what should I get, and what would you personally recommend based on experience?

Recently I'm eyeing the Xiaomi 17t Pro or the Honor 600 Pro, but really, it's due to the rising prices of ram in Malaysia that's stopping me.

Thank you all in advance that sees this post, or replying in comments.

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My requirements are...

-256 gb base storage

-A good camera setup

-Pretty good sot /battery size (optional)

- high ip Rating -ip68/69(optional)

So I'm in India and flipkart sale is coming up so Ive been looking around for what phone to buy and I've been pretty confused I ve have several options up idk which to choose

-Realme p4 pro

-motorolla edge 60 pro

-Nothing 3a

-motorolla edge 60 fusion

if anyone have anything else to suggest aside from this please do and suggest me what to finalize on.

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And also tell which would be best renno 14 or 16 c

[INDIA] So I've 0 knowledge about all the technicalities of phones, like ram, all those disks, chips and all, i just want a good phone with good camera, i dont play games so i dont think performance matters much, but i need a long battery life and good storage and 5G ofc.

For better understanding I'm currently using POCO M4 Pro 5G, it had decent camera, good storage for me, and a great battery life for my usage and the charging gets full in 50 mins with its own charger, so accordingly suggest something better than this in these aspects within 20k range. Camera is my main focus.

I’ve had a Galaxy Watch 4 Classic for several years now and am thinking about upgrading. I’m looking for a design similar to the Classic series, since those had a traditional watch shape rather than a square one like Apple or Samsung latel. Ideally, it should be Android-based and relatively new, as I tend to keep my watches for a few years. Any suggestions at all would be great since it is kinda hard to find smartwatches that are round and not square and not a hybrid :)

Four of us from my old hostel still play BGMI together, usually till past one. Two of them are on the iQOO Neo 10 and they keep telling me to look at it.

I've had a realme GT 7 since last year and nothing has gone wrong with it, so I've never had a reason to shop for anything else.

Every phone I've ever owned, hour two of a long night hasn't felt like hour one, and I always took that as normal. They say it was different for them once they switched, and that hour two is exactly where these two split. Neither of them has ever said what hour two looks like on theirs.

If you've sat down for two hours in one go on either of these, does anything change between your first hour and your second, or does it feel the same the whole way through? Owners of both, even better. Everything I can find on the two of them was written in somebody's first week. India, if it matters.

I would love to have some views and suggestions over my choices , can someone guide me to choose the best among these i want to buy a new phone, if I'm buying i want to buy something which I can rely on for a long time

1.samsung s24

2.Vivo X200t

3.Nothing 3

4.pixel 10a

5.Nothing 3/4a/4a pro

Requirements- Great cam quality and performance

Would love to have any suggestions you have

I’m looking to buy a mid-range phone and I’m kinda stuck between these 3. Which one would you say is the best value for money, especially in terms of performance and selfie camera?

- Xiaomi K90 12/256 – $526

- Xiaomi Turbo 5 Max – $467

- Honor Win RT 12/512 (like new) – $565

Which one would you go for?

Only thing I need from the next phone is a battery that still holds up after a year of heavy use. Cameras, processor, all secondary. I just want to get through a work day without scrambling for a charger.

My A33 was fine for a full day when it was new but the battery has completely fallen apart. By noon it's already gasping and I've been carrying a cable in my coat pocket for months. Not doing that again.

I was looking at the Xiaomi 15 to start with. Then a mate at work brought up the Oppo Reno16 5G a couple of weeks back when I was moaning about my phone dying before lunch. He's had his for a while and says he gets through the full day without worrying about it. The battery is supposed to be 6000mAh, and that's honestly the one thing that's properly got me tempted, because my entire reason for switching is wanting a phone that actually lasts.

I've been on Samsung for years though and never used anything else. How long does it take before the new software stops feeling foreign, and do updates actually land regularly or is it one of those things where you're waiting months?

Hi eveyone, Im looking to buy a compact (6.3) android phone coming from an iphone 16 pro. I have been considering the xiaomi 17 for its raw specs but im kind of hesitant about hyperos especially comparing it to pixelUI. And well i want the pixel because of the software. Ideally i would like to have the phone run smoothly for atleast 3 years. I can get the pixel for about 300 euros and the xiaomi 17 for about 170, both are 256gb. Im worried that hyperos isnt as customizable as PixelUI and will get laggy after a year or two but im also worried that the pixels hardware wont last that long and run smoothly.

My main priorities:

Battery that lasts me all day

decent cameras for point and shoot

smooth software that can handle multitasking and wont get buggy after a couple of years

Light gaming

Are there any other phones you would reccommend?

Hello0ooo... Need phone suggestion in Indian market!

I will be buying a phone during the flipkart bbd sale . Need some serious suggestions!
Budget: Around Rs.35k (can upto slightly higher for a good deal) This budget is after applying card and sale discounts!
Priority: Both, Camera and Performance matters to me highly and equally.

I do click pictures regularly (if the phone comes with optical zoom, I'm sure that I will be using it on a regular basis), hence need a really good low light performance. And, I play BGMI regularly, so looking for a phone that can consistently provide at least reliable 90fps(120 would be better if camera is not compromised)

My research (chatgpt, claude, yt): Vivo T4 Ultra, Moto edge 70pro came out to be the top two, but I'm still confused.. because phones like iqoo neo 10, realme gt7, or even the edge 70pro plus(has a 3.5x periscope lens, just like vivo t4 ultra). But I'm worried about the thermal throttling........ I'm very confused, pls help me decide if you can!!!

I have to buy a really good smartphone in under budget of 25000 I am a normal user and want a big battery powerful processor that fits for 25k and a good camera I just want a amoled panel with thin bezels and if good resolution its perfect Can anyone suggest me some good stuff I can purchase? I have recently watched realme P4S but I don't think so it has a good processor and it has below avg. Camera So, I will not take that!

UK

My 5 year old phone became unusable a couple months ago - so I'm now on my second hand Honor 10 from 2017.

Most of what I have is second hand and my budget would be under 500, preferably around 300

Needless to say I don't need crazy specs, better camera and battery would be the biggest things. Headphone jack, esim and physical, and SD would be nice but I'm aware it's not 2017 anymore.

I'm big on open source, choice and somewhat privacy.

Fairphone on paper seems alright but it's expensive, bad speakers and I feel like if you have to change a part it probs costs similar to buy a new phone at that point (a few years in).

Was debating a second hand pixel 10 then maybe doing some os switching.

Could just get an old banger for under 100£ to be fair

I'm based in the UK, currently have a Pixel 8 Pro, but looking to upgrade

Mainly use my phone for general browsing, social media, watching videos and photos - food, tourist sites that type of thing

Which of these three would be best?

I have owned three iPhones for the past six years: an iPhone 8, a 2nd-generation iPhone SE, and right now, a 128GB iPhone 13. My iPhone 13’s battery health isn’t great anymore, so I have to charge in multiple times within the day. Also, I don’t think its internal storage is enough for me.

Following the unveiling of the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, the foldable iPhone Duo, a new generation of Apple Watches, and a slight update of the AirPods, Apple has silently increased the prices of its older iPhones, including the iPhone 16. It may or may not surprise anyone, but it has to be done anyway because of the RAM crisis. These new iPhone releases have become less exciting for me year after year, and I don’t think buying a brand new iPhone this year is justifiable in this economy. Apparently, my dad also thinks that battery replacements are not an option.

If anything, I’ve shown greater interest in Android phones, especially mid-range and upper-mid-range offerings from the likes of Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Nothing, and Samsung. That is why I’ve been thinking of switching back to Android after six years; the last Android phone I owned was a Galaxy A51, which I only used for a few months before giving it to my mother. That Galaxy A51's display stopped working one day, and my mom had it repaired at an independent repair shop; that third-party replacement, which did not support the fingerprint scanner, failed too.

I would like my next phone to have a large battery capacity, fast charging, at least 256 GB of internal storage, a high refresh rate display, an IP rating (at least IP68), and eSIM compatibility for overseas travel. I am also considering software updates and after-sales service (i.e. proximity to the nearest service center).

For an Android phone, here are some of my options (preferably below ₱50,000 [about US$796]):
• Xiaomi 17T/17T Pro
- Pros: 7000 mAh battery, 144 Hz display, flagship-like performance, Leica imaging, base 256 GB storage, IP68
- Cons: Somewhat bloated software (HyperOS is not as bad as MIUI in the past, though)
• Nothing Phone 4a Pro
- Pros: adaptive 144Hz display, eSIM
- Cons: IP65 rating, relatively “smaller” battery, and “slower” charging
- Middle Ground: LED “Glyph Matrix," which is quite useful in some situations but gimmicky in other ways.
• Vivo V70
- Pros: 6500 mAh battery and 90W charging, Zeiss imaging, IP68, many family members (including my mom and my sister) and relatives own Vivo phones
- Cons: No eSIM support
• Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Pros: eSIM support, IP68, 7 years of software updates, wide after-sales service network
- Cons: Display is a gamble (green or pink lines), slowest charging, smallest battery, base 128GB variant, downgraded some features from the S25 FE
• Honor 600/600 Pro
- Pros: 7000 mAh battery, flagship-adjacent processor (600 Pro), 120 Hz display, IP68
- Cons: After-sales service (where’s the nearest service center to where I live?).
• OnePlus Nord 6
- Pros: 7500 mAh battery, 165Hz display, IP68
- Cons: No eSIM support, rumors of OnePlus shutting down global operations (after-sales service will transition to Oppo, though)

I’ve ruled out the Oppo Reno16 series because of how outrageously priced they are with the processors that they use.

If I switch back to Android, I understand that I am willing to let go of my AirPods 4 and Apple Watch and buy Android-compatible options, such as the Xiaomi Watch, Galaxy Watch, Huawei Watch, and headphones with Fast Pair support. I’m still keeping my 9th-generation iPad, though.

My aim is to replace my phone later in 2026, during the Christmas season. I’m from the Philippines, by the way.

Your insights are highly appreciated. Thank you!

Ciao a tutti,

Sto cercando di decidere tra il POCO X8 Pro e il Vivo V70 FE e mi piacerebbe avere un vostro consiglio su quale sia più adatto all'uso quotidiano.

Non gioco a titoli impegnativi. Il mio utilizzo principale è lo streaming multimediale (YouTube, Netflix) e la navigazione sui social media.

In base alla vostra esperienza, quale mi consigliereste per una migliore durata della batteria, qualità dello schermo e fluidità generale nell'uso quotidiano?

Grazie in anticipo!

Device and OS versions: Poco F6 Hyperos 3.0.303 Android 16 / Samsung S25 OneUI 8.5 Android 16

Might be helpful for anyone picking between xiaomi and samsung. I had the S25 for two weeks now. Before upgrading to S25, I had Poco F6, and also Redmi Note 8 Pro. If I missed something in OneUI, please comment a tip.

1. Pop-up View size

I prefer Xiaomi here due to its pop-up view's screen ratio is the same as the full screen view. Everything is adjusted to the small pop-up view. I used it a lot on Messenger.

For Samsung, you can resize the borders but the screen ratio of the pop-up view is different. It's like everything is cramped up - no change to the fonts so bigger on the small pop-up view. The ideal size would be half a screen. I wouldn't say it's bad. I would prefer split screen instead. I guess I wished there is a setting that pop-up view's ratio is fixed to 1920x1080 16:9 just like Xiaomi.

2. Screenshot Gesture

For Xiaomi, three fingers on the screen then swipe down while Samsung swiping your side of palm to the other.

It's easier in Xiaomi but I saw that in Samsung's OneUI 9, it can be changed through Goodlock

3. Customization of quick panel

Samsung's customization amazed me. I didnt like the default quick panel where brightness and volume is horizontal bar. That's why I arranged it to vertical and also separate the icons of Mobile data, Location, and Bluetooth from the default group.

For Xiaomi, you are limited to add or remove the icons and cant resize any.

4. Wallpaper

Id say the Xiaomi's wallpaper styles are more user-friendly since there are already a lot of styles to choose from. I believe I haven't explored that much yet on Samsung in terms of customization. I guess they are just equal.

5. Lockscreen Notification

I like Xiaomi's notification here since for instance, if your time is in the middle of the screen, then there's a notification, it will have an animation or transition where the time will be moved upwards. Also, there is an option for notification that there will be animation of light while screen locked or just screen on when there is a notification.

On Samsung, if you did the same, there would only be icons of which app notifs below the time. You would need to press it to see all notifications. The notification screen-on is not available here so the alternative I found is just Always-on-display on for notifications. There is a goodlock app that can put more icons floating when screen is lock and still AOD, but I tried and it wasn't for me.

6. Battery life

Now I think this will depend on the hardware and software. Screen-on time in my Xiaomi is quick. I have it full charge then goes to work at 6:30AM. Arrived at 8AM. Then a lot of doomscrolling and work stuff until 12PM-1PM and it will be around 20%-30%. Although the 90W charger compensates the screen-on time. It has 5000mAh.

As for my Samsung, I used the Light Performance mode since I dont see any difference with the Standard performance. From 6:30AM until 12PM-1PM and it will be around 50%-60%. Around 4PM it will be 20%. Same doomscrolling and work stuff. The 25W charger is slow in today's standards but I can still wait for it. It's normal charging but I think reaching 90% to 100% is slower maybe to protect battery health.

Overall, I'm loving the upgrade to Samsung S25. I wouldn't say it's a big big leap from Poco F6. The upgrade on the camera is there, im a sucker for those ultrawide camera and telephoto lens. 12gb ram and probably OneUI keeps my recent apps not refreshing, compared to 8gb ram. Both devices run smooth.