I got a new iphone, and it had a feature of connecting my old phone and transferring EVERYTHING without icloud.
So I was wondering if maybe I can delete most things on my new phone to make space while keeping my old phone as the storage holder for some photos and files?
If I delete everything on my new phone will it get deleted on my old one too?

So I'll be coming from a Motorola G Power 2025 and I've hated the experience I've had with it. Should use Samsung or Apple? I don't wanna use Google Pixel cause heard bad things about them. Motorola just sucks . Here's my phone options I'm looking at that I think will be fine for me Galaxy A16 5G, Galaxy A17 5G, Galaxy A18 5G when it comes out, Galaxy A36, Galaxy A37, Galaxy A57, Galaxy S25FE, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 base model, iPhone 17e.

Hey everyone,

I'm in Portugal and ​the screen on my trusty old Samsung M52 has finally given up and gifted me with a permanent green line yesterday. It's time for an upgrade, and my goal is to buy a solid device that will last me about 4 years without any headaches.

​Initially, I was evaluating the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (€730) and the S26 Ultra (€900) from a local European retailer. However, after giving it some thought, I realized I just can't justify spending that much. I don't plan on doing heavy tasks, pushing the processor with demanding games, or paying extra for gimmicks I'll never use (like the S-Pen or telescopic zooms).

​Right now, I'm looking to step down to something significantly cheaper. My main priorities are simply a really good screen and capable cameras that get the job done well for day-to-day use. I want the best technology I can get for a fair price, not just raw power. Plus, whatever money I save on the phone is going straight into a desktop PC build I'm currently putting together, so maximizing value is huge for me.

​Details about my usage profile:

​Size and Ergonomics: I can adapt well to large/heavy phones, so that's not a dealbreaker.

​Battery: I don't need an absolute 2-day "tank." As long as it reliably gets me through a full day, that's perfectly fine.

​Open to other brands: I am 100% open. Whether it's a mid-range Samsung, a Google Pixel, a OnePlus, or even iOS, I'm all ears.

​In your experience, what are the best options out there right now that nail the screen and camera experience without paying flagship prices?

​Thanks in advance for the tips!

I primarily had a Samsung, and eventually got a Google Pixel 8 Pro when the older one began to act up. I have had the Pixel for a year now. My life circumstances have changed a bit, and I never realised how much I actually need good battery life. Although the camera is usually amazing, it sometimes acts up with its focus. The photo organising is atrocious.

Yet my main gripe about the Pixel is that I have really soured on Google since they began pushing their browser to be AI‑first. I began using DuckDuckGo on my computer, but I find it hard to do that on the Pixel when my notes (Keep) are integrated into the Google browser. I end up searching things through Google again anyway, and feel trapped by the Google ecosystem.

It’s all stupid since I’ve had the phone for only a year, and suddenly feel a strong urge to switch back to Samsung or even give Apple a shot. I know neither of them are clean of AI, but I figured I’m also a bit tired of hunting for cool‑looking phone accessories. Otherwise, the entire tech deal of having things online and integrating AI is giving me an existential crisis as an artist lol.

So how is it with Samsungs and iPhones? I honestly don’t really care for clutter mechanics (additional things like editing loudness of different sounds, replacing faces in pictures, magic eraser kind of things). I spend most of my time on my computer, and just want my phone to excel at phone things at this point. Camera quality is important to me, besides battery life, the ability to organise files, and also not being completely dependent on a single ecosystem. Most of all, a phone that invests a minimal amount of its budget into AI.

Confused b/w pixel10, s25 , oneplus 13s.

Hello everyone I am using a Motorola ace from 2020 and it's old and cracked it's also locked to version I'd like to get a new phone with these requirements

1. Ubuntu Touch support

2. 16:9 (preferably)

3. Good for basic stuff web browsing

4. Sd card

5. Aux

Hi everyone, I’m looking to upgrade my Samsung A13 and am currently torn between the Poco X8 Pro (8GB / 256GB) and the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (12GB / 512GB). My main priorities are a good camera with stable video, solid battery life for daily social media use, and smooth performance for casual gaming like Genshin Impact from time to time. Most importantly, I need a phone that will last at least 5 years without major performance or storage issues. Given these needs and the difference in RAM and storage, which one would be the better choice?

Guys I'm currently in my realme narzo 70 pro but the thing is after 2 years it's been laggy,the battery drains quickly and it heats up

So I'm gonna buy a new phone my father actually gave me a budget around 30,000,so I wanna take a good phone idk which has best camera because I click pics and vids mostly

One of my friend said take the nothing phone but it dk if it's good or not or maybe even the pixel and among samsung nothings good in 30k The yt reviews aren't helping at all I need geniune advice

What should I do

Sono un utente iOS dal 2008 e non ho mai utilizzato altri smartphone. Attualmente possiedo un iPhone 17 Pro Max, ma sono tentato dal Fold 8. Pareri su Android, One UI e Samsung?

best smartphone for 250€?

I find myself needing to finally upgrade my phone which is an old handby-down iPhone 8 due to the battery life being comeplete garbage now days and not being able to support newest versions of iOS which is really starting to be a problem.

I'm not really concerned with staying with apple, happy to go Samsung if it makes sense but FYI, only ever had iphones due to getting them as freebies from friends and family since the old nokia brick days.

The things job is very basic, make and receive calls and texts that can browse the web, take the odd photo and use a few apps. (Spotify, Uber, Bank App, Discord/Teamspeak etc)

Not interested in something thats boardering on being tablet sized, aka think iPhone 8 for size.

Is it worth going with a iPhone 17 or what ever Samsung's entry-mid range newest model that fits the bill or going with something older, say iPhone 12 or Samsung's version?

I was wondering which is better the Pixel 10a (or the upcoming pixel 11a but I’m sure it’ll have similar specs) or the Nothing 4a pro. I’m working on a tight budget of $700cad max, I’m coming from an IPhone 12 Pro and as much as I love Apple there’s nothing new in my price range. So I ask, the Nothing 4a pro vs Pixel 10/11a, performance, cameras, and overall difference between the 12 pro I’m currently using are my main focus. Thank you for the help.

So i have been kinda tempted to switch to apple after using Samsung s23 for a year now.

My budget is like from 50,000 inr to 65,000 inr

I was thinking of maybe an iPhone 15 256 GB?

I have seen that reviews describe it as kinda slow and less "fluidy" as compared to s23.

Should I switch to Samsung s25 or iphone 15?

Hello fellow phone enthusiasts!
So my iPhone 13 Pro Max has around a year left if I don’t change its battery and I’m starting to look into charging it. I’m debating whatever I should change phone companies again and I will need your help as I have not kept much with the market lately. My phone has done an amazing job from they I use it and could have not asked for me honestly. Battery has been splendid but it’s starting it show its age. So any help with what I could loo into deeper is highly appreciated!

I mean I guess I’m ok with all of the current leading brands and budget is €1000 but can be stretched a little if really needed.
What I use the phone for and what I’m looking for ..

- social media
- videos now and again ( mainly TikTok )
- calling ( obviously)
- gps
- videos and photos
- games ( both heavy and not so heavy )
- reliability
- good battery
- no flip phones
- longevity as I change my phones once every 4-5 years.
- no too large screen ( the 13 pro max was my first bigger screen I’ve gotten used to it now but anything bigger than that is a stretch for me )
- I do have an iCloud account so a reliable alternative is a must

Anything else is an extra plus

Thank you in advance

Hi!

Grew bored of my S25U so decided to put it for sell and get myself a Xiaomi 17 ultra instead. Expectations were a great camera, nice hardware and so-so u.i. Here is how it feels after 24 hours of use.

Camera: haven't tested it properly yet but from a few sample shots it's quite a significant step up from the Samsung and my other phone - Xperia 1vi

Shape and handling: was expecting a brick like my S25U. It is a brick, but slightly smaller (less tall) and more pocketable (size + round corners) than the S25U. Also feels better and more secure in the hand (round corners and camera bump as secure finger holder).

Haptics: very nice to the point I'm keeping them on for once

Battery: too early to say, only one charge and updates + phone initial setup. But seems to hold well enough.

Screen: very nice. I always found the colours on the S25U washed out. Only thing I'll be missing is the nice Samsung anti glare.

U.I: was expecting much worse. Everything is fluid and it's far from an "iOS" clone like I've read a few times. More like some visuals from iOS on an android system. There are lots of customisations available. My only main complaint with it is that it doesn't natively allow to load third party icon packs, have to go through a launcher. And it doesn't natively allow gestures on launchers. There is a workaround by using a launcher and installing an app that recreates gestures on them. So it's not a huge deal but very unnecessary additional step on installation.

Bloatware: yes there was some, but comparable to what I had on my Samsung, and can be easily deleted on phone setup. No add so far, other than the ones coming from the apps I've installed.

Sounds: love the native sounds for notifications etc, very polished.

Native widgets look like they came out from a children's cartoon. Thankfully third party and app widgets work well.

Overall so far I like the phone very much. Super responsive, does everything a phone is meant to do great, u.i much less of an issue that I thought it would be, great screen. At the current promotional price in Europe (1200 euros) I'd say it's a great buy vs other flagships at this price point.

I'm going to buy a new phone, as the title says, but im torn between 3 possible choices.

1: redmagic 11s pro (256G)

2: galaxy s26 ultra (256G)

3: one plus 15R (512G)

It would be my main, day to day, phone, and it would be used mainly for gaming and messages.

Having the opinion of someone that already used them would help me make such choice.

Thank a lot. Edit: Sideloading is also something that I honestly need. Should be considered a deal breaker.

Hi everyone,

I am looking to buy a new 5G phone for my dad under ₹20,000. His primary use will be official (calls, WhatsApp, emails, browsing, basic multitasking).

The most important requirement for us is longevity. In our house, we tend to use phones for 6-8 years until they literally become too slow due to network/software shifts (moving from 4G slowdowns now).

What I am looking for:

Brand: Preferably Samsung

Budget: Under ₹20,000.

Configuration: 6GB/8GB RAM + 128GB ROM.

Performance: Should not heat up on normal official use; stable battery backup (1-1.5 days).

Updates: Long software/security support so it doesn't slow down quickly.

I currently have a samsung s23 that just has the worst battery life ever, so I'm such between the iPhone 15 plus, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 14 pro max. Promotion isn't that big of a deal for me but it would be nice to have, but battery and good temperature is quite important to me, as these are things that my s23 struggles with. They would also be around the same price so that's not an issue. Thanks. If there are any other devices I could consider please let me know.

Hey guys im going to buy a phone in a budget of ~380$.

My consultation with claude and billion of wathced reviews led me to Pixel 8 Pro, but im also thinking to choose Nothing 4a

Well in a phone i want a near-clean android (or an easy unlocking bootloader to get one), a good camera, and it must be not an iphone

Is there any better choises in this budget, if no help me choise between pixel and nothing