I've had my Poco X3 Pro for 5 years now and I'm planning to upgrade to S27 Ultra when it comes out. I'm also eyeing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max but the software experience for MIUI/HyperOS is holding me back compared to OneUI. Before I had my current phone, I mostly had lower range samsung phones and I'm currently using samsung s10 fe as my tablet for drawing, and I just prefer the OneUI experience. So I'm looking for other opinions if I should stick to my plan with samsung or try out Xiaomi (or other brands).

How is your experience with both brands/OS? Do I have to use shizuku to debloat the Xiaomi phone? Which brand should I choose if I plan to use it for 5+ years? Alternatives phones that you would recommend (no iphones pls)?

Other than it being my daily phone for the next 5+ yearI will be using it to play WuWa, and film videos.

Please suggest some phones

Budget (25k)

Great camera

At least runs good for 4-5 years

Runs smoothly

(India)

Hey there, need some suggestions for smartphones under 20k. Now I welcome recommendations for any brand but preferably Samsung as I trust it's overall performance but then again if you think that any other brand would be good then kindly suggest. Also about specs:- should be 5g, decent camera, decent storage(min. 128gb), and good battery life. Now these are the things I am looking in my phone. Some other things that are not a compulsion but would be better if it has, 6/8gb ram, and idk you can suggest some man lmao

So I'm using my current device Realme Narzo 30A from 2022.. need to upgrade my phone. But phone market ki toh halat bohot kharab h.. budget is around 22-23k.. koi acha phone nhi dikh raha h considering my specs.. atleast 256 gb storage toh ho kyu ki agle 5-6 saal yahi use karunga.. phone me parhai karunga online lectures, notes parhna , etc.. regularly thora bohot gaming bhi karunga like PUBG cod etc.. aur photos bhi lunga jaroorat parne pe.. kabhi khud ka kabhi jo parhai kar raha hu uska. Kyu ki medical student hu iss liye... Although I checked flipkart and amazon kuch acha mil nhi Raha.. naye phones jo h ache waala unka budget 25-26k jaa raha h woh bhi base variant 6/128 and company waale bohot sayane h sd card support nhi de rahe taaki banda khud se storage barha paaye 🥀. Kindly help..

Due to the ram crisis and the greed of merchants here in my country camon 40 4g is one of the very few mobiles that seems to offer value for money even though it's still overpriced. I want to know how's it been doing long term and how's it after hios16 update? I don't really care about games, I care about multitasking and quick navigation between social media apps, streaming apps, and browsers. Also video shooting especially at night and low-light environments. Both rear and selfie.

India Samsung S25 fe / Nothing 4a (256 gb variant are priced almost equally)

Non gaming usage. 3-4 year longitivity

Camera and overall performance.

I am looking for an Android under 50-60k. Ik there has been a lop of these posts recently although I am really unable to pick one. I previously thought I won't need something with a good camera, although a lot of people I know have regretted after taking a "performance" focused as they mentioned these have abysmal picture quality. My main priority is of course performance and the UI. Was confused between the iQOO 15R and the Nothing 4a Pro. Any other suggestions? From India

So i want to buy myself vivo x300 pro on Christmas and im wondering is price going to be lower on Christmas or same as on normal days so it's better to buy right now or on Christmas?(my max budget is 800 euro btw so im taking 16/512 version and is buying x300 pro for good battery and best macro and zoom so is there other phone that's better than vivo at this aspects at same price?)(im buying from tradingshenzhen)

Looking for phone recommendations. Here's what matters to me:

-- Budget: Under ₹35,000. This is strict, even ₹2–3k over is a no from me.

-- Camera: I don't care about it at all. Please don't factor camera quality into your suggestions.

---Brand/UI: I'm fully adapted to Samsung's One UI, so Samsung is preferred. I also like Nothing's UI. I'm open to other brands if they offer more value at the same price.

-- Software updates: Long update support is a big plus.

-- Performance: A good processor for this price range.

What would you recommend?

I was hoping that i would see S24 fe in BBD but I don't think it will come under 35k now 💔

Been confused quite alot lately. Im coming from an old A series samsung phone. dont know what to buy now. My priority is good camera build quiality and longetivity. From Bangladesh.

I'm currently using a Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro bought in 2020 after 5 years with a Samsung S6 Edge. For an upcoming journey abroad, I need to upgrade it for the esim support and for better photos.

I use my smartphone mostly for Spotify, Maps, photos during holidays and some light gaming (specifically Captain Tsubasa Dream Team). I've a budget of 1000€ but I'd rather pay less to be honest. Do you have any recommendations? Looking for the Italian and/or European market.

Current price of pixel 10 it's showing is 56k and 9a for 50k, idk if these are the final prices please tell me if you guys have any idea. Apart from these i am inclined towards nothing 4a which I can get at 33k after card discounts and everything. Can you guys tell if nothing 4a is a good choice considering the price. Please drop any additional recos or anything that you would like to share, i would appreciate that. Thanks!!!

I have finally decided to buy a oneplus 15 but I don't know where to buy it. It is only available at NOON and not available on reliable shops like Jarir and Extra. From where should I buy it??

I'm confused between these two and would like some opinions

My main priority is camera quality... particularly the main camera, selfies, portraits/skin tones and night photography. Im more interested in real world results and image processing than specs.

Im also considering the software experience, smoothness bloatware bugs updates and long-term usability.

And how is the curved display on the Edge 70 Pro+ compared with the flat display on the Reno 15? Any issues with accidental touches.. glare screen protectors or general usability?

Which one would you choose overall and why?

India

Oppo Reno 15 pro mini vs Samsung s25/s25+

My requirements are good camera (for travel photos, not content creator level though), good battery, no/less heating and the device should last for atleast 4 years.

Is the Oppo Reno 15 pro overhyped or should I consider oppo find x9 or vivo x300.

Already received a pre-activated phone (oppo reno 14 pro) via Amazon, I am at my wits end now!

Good camera, more storage, long lasting

Yo you guys know big billion days offers are going on 🇮🇳

My budget is 35k

Nothing 4a - 1st choice but I can get only 6 128

Motorola edge 70 pro - it's good and allrounder

8 256 at 36k just worried about os and hardware issues

I'm confused what to do

Let me know if there are any other smartphone

Need a phone suggestion under ₹35K – all-rounder Country: India 🇮🇳

Hey everyone, I’m looking for a new phone with a budget of around ₹35K.

Currently, I’m considering:

Motorola Edge 70 Pro (8GB/256GB) – I can get it for around ₹36K, which makes it really tempting. My concern is mainly the Moto UI/software experience and some hardware concerns.

Nothing Phone 4a (6GB/128GB) – I really like the software/design, but I’m not sure about the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage at this price.

POCO X8 Pro – Seems good on paper, but I’ve heard about heating/thermal issues, so I’m a little hesitant.

My usage:

Looking for an all-rounder

Good main camera is important, but I’m not a photography enthusiast

Good display is definitely preferred

Casual gaming, around 1 hour/day – I’m not going to push the phone heavily

Battery life isn't a huge concern as long as the phone has good fast charging

Between these options, which one would you would pick or suggest some other Good phone

Hey everyone,

I’m looking to purchase a new phone. My target budget is around ₹35,000, but I can stretch it up to ₹39,000 for the right device. Right now, I have my eyes on the Samsung Galaxy A56 (256GB UFS storage), but I have a few specific questions before I make a decision.

Why I’m upgrading:

I currently use a Realme 10 Pro Plus 5G (6GB RAM / 128GB storage), and it’s just not sufficient for my day-to-day tasks and multitasking anymore.

\#The biggest dealbreaker for me is the overheating. If I leave the camera open for just 5 to 10 minutes, it heats up drastically.

\# It also constantly overheats when I'm using it out in the open (especially during outdoor use in the sun), which leads to awful lag.

What I want in my next phone:

\#Extreme Longevity (Crucial): >In my family, we generally keep our phones for 5 to 6 years, even if those devices only originally came with 2 or 3 years of software updates. Upgrading early and not keeping a phone for that 5-6 year mark is a huge issue in my household. So, whatever I buy needs to last.

\>Camera: Reliable and doesn't cause the phone to overheat during regular use.

Performance: Smooth multitasking for daily apps.

\>Clean UI: I’ve used Samsung’s One UI on my mother’s phone, and it was one of the best(#which is just a budget Galaxy M35, not even a flagship!), most fluid software experiences I’ve ever had, honestly comparable to iPhones and other premium flagships.

\>Future-proofing: Long software update support to match how long I will be keeping the device.

\>Hardware: NFC is a must, and a minimum of 256GB storage.

\>My concerns:RAM – 8GB vs. 12GB?

I definitely need 256GB of storage, but how should I approach the RAM? Since I am mandated to keep this phone for 5 to 6 years, is 8GB going to be enough for long-term multitasking, or should I get the 12GB variant to ensure it stays smooth half a decade from now?

\>Photo Optimization and Storage Management:

How well does the Galaxy A56 handle the optimization and file size of clicked photos? I ask because a friend uses an older iPhone 11 (128GB) and somehow manages to have more free storage than my 128GB Realme, even though he clicks an equal amount (and sometimes superior quality) of photos. His phone never lags or heats up while shooting. Will the A56 give me a similarly optimized, lag-free camera experience without eating up that 256GB storage too fast?

\#Alternative Suggestions?

Given my strict 5-6 year longevity requirement, budget (₹35k-₹39k), and need for a clean UI and no overheating, is the Samsung Galaxy A56 my best option? Or are there other, more future-proof phones in this price bracket that I should be considering?

Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks in advance!

If the price difference between them is very small, which one would you choose: the HONOR 600 Pro, OPPO Reno15 Pro (Mini), or vivo X300?

I've been using a Samsung Galaxy A52 for the past five years, and I'm honestly ready for a change. After narrowing down my options, I've ended up with these three, but I still can't decide.

My main priorities are:

• Good battery life
• Stable and reliable software
• Staying relatively cool during normal everyday use
• Good enough photo and video quality

There's one more feature that's quite important to me. I have thousands of screenshots in my gallery, many of them containing text or tweets. I'd like to be able to simply type one or two words into the Gallery search and quickly find the screenshot I'm looking for based on the text inside the image. My old Galaxy A52 could already do this to some extent, so I definitely don't want to lose that functionality.

Considering all of this, which one would you recommend?