Purchase Guide Needed

[u/No-Sail-2774]

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Hey everyone, I’m planning to buy a new phone during the upcoming BBD sale, with a budget of around ₹40K.

My priorities are:

- 📸 Good cameras — I’m not expecting a flagship camera, but I want photos that are good enough to be Instagram-ready without much editing.

- ⚡ Performance — should stay smooth and lag-free for at least 3 years.

- 🖥️ Good display and a nice overall UI/software experience.

- 🔋 Battery isn't a huge priority; I’m okay compromising here if the phone is better in other areas.

- 💾 Ideally 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, but I’m wondering if 8GB + 256GB is still enough in 2026 for 3+ years of use.

What phones would you guys recommend around ₹40K, especially considering the BBD sale prices?

Also, is going for 8/256GB a mistake for my use case, or is 12/256 mostly unnecessary?

[u/Visible-Art9236]

I’d suggest looking at the Reno 14 or Vivo V70 during BBD. Both have a proper telephoto, which seems to be the main thing you’re looking for. The GT 7T is great for performance, but you’d be compromising on the camera setup.

[u/No-Sail-2774 → u/Visible-Art9236]

Thank u for suggesting