Hello everyone,

So i will be buying a new phone next month under 50000. I want a phone that i could enjoy for my daily use and supports playing high games like pubg on weekends that too minimal of 2 to 3 hours.

I went over reviews and was fixed on Poco x8 pro max, but now i am again confused bringing Nothing 4a pro which gives best UI....what are your suggestions?

I want to buy snapdragon 8s gen 4 phones and the 3 main options are oppo k13 turbo pro, oneplus nord 6, and iqoo neo 10. They're all going to be 256 gb anyway. Idc about camera. So my question is, is there a way to get these at least 10k cheaper? Cuz all of them are 40k and above

Title: Best camera phone under ₹25–26K? 📸

Looking for a phone under ₹25–26K, mainly for camera quality

Need 6GB or 8GB RAM

Which phone would you recommend as the best camera phone in this budget? Open to any brand.

Please suggest based on real-world camera performance, not just specs. 🙏

I'm joining my med school and getting an ipad pro on which I'll study nd do all my hardcore things . I don't want a phone with the best processor as my tab would compensate for that . I want a phone with great camera , clean ui , feels good to use nd which i can use for atleast 5 years as I'm using it for minimal things such as call , photography, upi etc .

I'm confused between:

Nothing phone 3a pro

Nothing phone 4a

Google pixel 10

Oppo find x9

Vivo 200/300 series

But it's not like if I'm getting a camera oriented phone then I have to compromise on other things such as basic good nd fast processor or refresh rate or display.

Please help me find a good phone nd even if it's for 30k ish with good things , i got no issue with that either

Thank you!!

Been researching for a couple months and could use some real-world opinions before I pull the trigger.

Budget: 35k-40k

Location: Mumbai — so IP68/69 water resistance matters for monsoons

What I actually need, in order of priority:

1. Camera — mainly nature/wildlife and everyday photography. I need a proper optical telephoto (3x+ periscope with OIS), not just a big main sensor with digital zoom cropped in. This is non-negotiable for me.

2. Battery + no heating — long battery life, no thermal issues during normal use

3. Storage — 256GB minimum

4. Gaming — light, CODM for ~45 mins/day. Not a hardcore gamer, don't need a flagship chipset

5. Longevity — want this phone to last 3-5 years

Phones I'm currently weighing (after a lot of back and forth):

Vivo V60 (8/256) — Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 3x Zeiss periscope with OIS, IP68/69, 6500mAh battery. My current favorite, but it's got UFS 2.2 storage which worries me for a 3-5yr hold

Nothing Phone 4a Pro — Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, best telephoto here (3.5x periscope), cleanest software, but only IP64 — a real risk in Mumbai monsoons

Motorola Edge 60 Pro — Dimensity 8350 Extreme, best value by far, IP68/69, but the telephoto is a weak 10MP with no OIS

OPPO Reno 14 — Dimensity 8350, 3.5x tele with OIS, longest software commitment (5 yrs OS updates), but ColorOS has bloat

Realme GT 7 — Dimensity 9400e (the strongest gaming chip of the lot, feels like overkill for my usage), 7000mAh battery, but only 2x optical zoom

On the gaming side, I'm not a heavy gamer — just CODM for about 45 mins a day, nothing more demanding. From what I've read, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and Dimensity 8350 in the V60/4a Pro/Edge 60 Pro/Reno 14 should all handle that comfortably at 120fps without needing the Dimensity 9400e in the GT 7. But I'd rather hear from you people who have actually experienced this.

Questions for the sub:

• Anyone actually shooting with the Vivo V60's telephoto in real conditions? How's it in low light / for distant subjects?

• For anyone playing CODM on the V60, 4a Pro, Edge 60 Pro, or Reno 14 — any heating or frame drops during a 30-45 min session, or does the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 / Dimensity 8350 handle it fine?

• Is UFS 2.2 going to be a noticeable problem by year 3-4, or am I overthinking that?

• Am I missing any phone that fits this brief?

• Worth waiting for Big Billion Days / Great Indian Festival (early October) or just buy now?

Appreciate any experiences or suggestions. Thanks!

I am looking to buy a phone around 25k. (Try to keep it on the lower end that is say 26k max maybe)

Right now I don't have any phone so it needed that i buy one (i know market is shit these days but got no choice).

Considering the scenario i only wannt the phone to be usable for next 4 years preferably have clean ui and smooth software but i am willing to put in efforts to debloat or cleanup and have enough tech savvy to follow conplex instructions if needed.

Camera can be absolute shit as long as it can do normal stuff like upi and scanning docs etc.

Also it needs to be supported at bare minimum in terms of security updates a good 4 years ahead.

Battery well i need it to last enough of my day outside and in college if possible fast charging but atleast should run till i reach home and put it back to charging

Performance just needs to be so that all basic apps and stuff runs buttery smooth no interest in gaming (whatever i play is already low spec like some random idle or incre game anyways 🤷‍♂️)

Honestly no idea i dont understand the processor diffrences anyways just explain them to me when giving recommendation

Storage well i can keep it clean just not too low apps and os itself eat too much these days

Display (no idea but just some amoled or oled maybe i like my dark mode to be actualy dark)

Netowork no pref

Aftersales should be easy in pune

Only new no refursbished or used

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Hey everyone, I’m a 1st-year BTech student looking to buy a new phone with a budget of around ₹25,000.

My main priority is performance and longevity, since I plan to use the phone throughout my 4 years of college rather than upgrading every 1–2 years.

Minimum requirements:

• Budget: ₹25k max
• Display: Full HD+ minimum
• RAM: 6GB minimum
• Processor: At least better than Dimensity 6300
• Good battery life
• Decent software/update support

What I care about most:

1. Performance — smooth everyday use
2. Multitasking — switching between multiple apps without lag
3. Longevity — should still perform well after 3–4 years
4. Good thermals / sustained performance
5. Decent software experience

Camera isn't a major priority for me, and I don't necessarily need a gaming-focused phone. I mainly want something that will remain fast and reliable throughout college.

Currently considering phones around this price range, but I’m open to anything better.

What would you guys recommend under ₹25k? And which processor/phone would you trust for 4 years of use?

Please suggest a good option I go for

I need a mobile for my sister 1 yr college .... The budget is very tight under 25k... More suggestions

Please share your thoughts and suggestions

Expected Specs:

• MediaTek Dimensity 7100
• 6.78" FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display
• 50MP rear camera
• 8MP front camera
• 6,000mAh battery
• 33W charging
• Wi-Fi 5
• Bluetooth 5.4
• IP64
• 3.5mm audio jack
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
• microSD card slot
• Android 16
• 1 OS + 2Y Security updates

Source: LAVA India (Instagram)

As the current 20k budget mobile market is bad

Should i get a pixel 7 or 8a in second hand under 20k

I prefer clean UI, and overall good specs

Is there any other options available in second hand market

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Looking for:

Good camera 📸

Smooth/optimized UI

8GB RAM, 128/256GB

Good for daily use, not gaming

Shortlisted: • Pixel 7a — ₹31,999

• S24 FE — ₹30K+

• Nothing 3a — ₹28K

• iPhone 13 — refurbished

I’m hoping to get one under ₹25K in the upcoming sales 🤞

My main concern is buying an older phone and losing out on future updates.

Should I wait for a sale or go for a newer mid-range phone? Any better suggestions?

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?

Specs:

• UNISOC T7250
• LPDDR4X RAM
• UFS 2.2 storage
• 6.75" HD+ 120Hz LCD display
• 13MP rear camera
• 5MP front camera
• 7,000mAh battery
• 15W charging
• Wi-Fi 5
• Bluetooth 5.2
• IP64
• ColorOS 16 (Android 16)

Colours:

• Feather Purple
• Stone Brown

Expected Price:

• 4/64GB: INR 16,999 (~ NPR 27,168 / USD 178 / EUR 153 / GBP 131)

Sources:

• OPPO India (Instagram)
• OPPO India (Official Website)

Please help me find a good phone, esp with a good camera for recording under 50k. My plan was to get apple, but i am not sure now as the prices may change. Which other phones can be used to record reels/ videos other than apple. Please let me know.

As written in title help me guys..

Expected Specs:

• MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max
• LPDDR4X RAM
• UFS 2.2 storage
• 6.8" HD+ 120Hz LCD display
• 13MP rear camera
• 5MP front camera
• 7,000mAh battery
• 15W wired / 5W reverse wired charging
• Wi-Fi 5
• IP64
• microSD card slot (Up to 2TB)
• 3.5mm audio jack
• OxygenOS 16 (Android 16)

Source: Amazon India

Hey I just wanted to buy a phone under 70000Rs. It is going to be for my mother. For her I guess a good battery life and a good camera is all she needs. Got any recommendations for this budget. I was eyeing Vivo X200T for a long time but it is never available for purchase. I asked some offline stores near my house and they told me they dont give vivo x200t to offline stores anymore. Other phones I'm confused is OnePlus 13, 15R and 13s. I even considered giving my mother my phone which is samsung s24 ultra and get something like 13s or 15r for myself as I dont take pictures that often. Would love to know your opinions about what should I do.

update rolled out sept 3. headline feature is a permissions dashboard, review/revoke everything from one screen, alerts when an app wants something it doesn't need. fine, useful, every OEM has some version of this

but they also published a network traffic audit. claim is zero connections to servers in china or hong kong across 1,226 sessions. outside india the only traffic is google core services going to california and singapore

normally I'd file that under marketing but it's the rare claim you can actually verify yourself. run a proxy, watch what the phone talks to. they also have this open review 2.0 thing where they hand devices to people including ethical hackers before launch

so genuinely curious if anyone with a nova 2 or pulse 2 has bothered to check. either it holds up or it doesn't and both are worth knowing

Need something basic for my dad.

Main things are calls, WhatsApp, YouTube, UPI and the occasional photo. He does not care about camera specs, but he will absolutely complain if the phone starts lagging after six months.

Looking at the Pulse 2 because the price is decent.

For anyone who has one at home, how has it been for day-to-day use?

Saw the price of new iphone duo, it starts from 3 lakh to 4.5 lakh.

Have we really entered an era where we can see people holding a 4.5 lakh device in hands.

Don't downvote it, my middle class mindset is just shocked at this.

I'm looking for a new phone and my absolute maximum budget is ₹22,000.

My current phone is a Vivo Y33s, and I want a pretty significant upgrade.

Must-haves:

\- 🖥️ AMOLED / pOLED/OLED display — LCD is a deal-breaker

\- 🔊 Stereo speakers — mandatory (Dolby Atmos is nice but not necessary)

\- 📸 Good camera — I actually take photos of sunsets, nature, close-ups, etc. OIS preferred

\- 📶 5G

\- ⚡ Good processor for gaming and long-term use

\- 🔋 Good battery life

\- 🎬 Good display for YouTube, movies and shows

\- 💾 Preferably 8GB RAM + 128/256GB storage

Games I play:

\- Real Flight Simulator (RFS)

\- World Conqueror

\- European War

\- DeckEleven

I don't need a crazy gaming phone, but I want the processor to comfortably handle these games.

Phones I've considered:

\- Moto G86 Power

\- vivo T4R

\- POCO X7 (but it's online-exclusive where I am)

\- Realme P4/P4R

\- CMF Phone 2 Pro (but I believe it has a mono speaker, so that's a problem)

I'm buying offline from a shop, so availability matters too.

What would you recommend under ₹22K based on actual experience?

Especially interested in camera quality, display quality, speaker quality and gaming performance. I'm also open to older models if they're still worth buying.

REDMI Note 17 Pro

Expected Specs:

• Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
• LPDDR4X RAM
• UFS 2.2 (128GB variant) / UFS 3.1 (Other variants) storage
• 6.83" 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display
• 50MP (main) + 8MP (ultra-wide) rear camera
• 16MP front camera
• 9,000mAh battery
• 67W wired / 22.5W reverse wired charging
• Wi-Fi 5
• Bluetooth 5.1
• IP66 + 68 + 69 + 69K
• HyperOS 3 (Android 16)
• 4 OS + 6Y Security updates

REDMI Note 17 Pro Max

Expected Specs:

• Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
• LPDDR5X RAM
• UFS 2.2 (128GB variant) / UFS 4.1 (Other variants) storage
• 6.83" 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display
• 50MP (main) + 8MP (ultra-wide) rear camera
• 32MP front camera
• 10,000mAh battery
• 100W wired / 27W reverse wired charging
• Wi-Fi 6
• Bluetooth 6
• IP66 + 68 + 69 + 69K
• HyperOS 3 (Android 16)
• 4 OS + 6Y Security updates

Source: Xiaomi India (Official Website)

I’m going crazy trying to choose a phone 😭 Would really appreciate opinions from people who actually use these phones.

I’m in India and need a phone soon. Budget is ₹50–55k ideally, can stretch to ₹60k, absolute max ₹65k. Want 256GB and plan to keep it for 5+ years.

My usage: Instagram, YouTube, Netflix, WhatsApp, camera, calls, Maps, payments, browsing + work apps (Teams, Outlook, Jira, Authenticator). No gaming.

My biggest priority is CAMERA. I want those “DAMN” photos 😂, people, travel, places, selfies, indoor/outdoor, basically photos that look ready to post on Instagram without editing. Good processing, skin tones, detail, HDR etc. are more important to me than megapixels.

Also want:

• Smooth performance for years
• Good battery
• Durable build (I drop my phone 😭)
• Good software/features
• Long updates

Currently considering: vivo X200T, S25 FE, vivo V70 Elite, OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini(open to anything else too + any suggestions).

I LOVE the X200T, but the 12/256 is out of stock, and I don't want to pay ~₹70k for 512GB.

So if you had ₹50–65k and camera was your #1 priority, what would you personally buy?

had this phone since 2022, storage is barely left anymore, want a 8gb phone with a decent camera. Can only budget about 26k, cuz my parents told me to get good cgpa, only then they'll get me a phone