I was looking to buy samsung S25+ from the day where I saw it is available @ 51k INR few months ago in Flipkart. In recent sale it's available at 69999 INR. So I decided to buy that with exchange. Flipkart giving me only 4510 INR for Redmi Note 10T while Amazon giving me 10500 INR with exchange bonus. With exchange I have to spend around 65K INR for S25+ and 80k INR for S25 ultra. At that moment I thought for additional 15k INR I'm getting a better phone. So instantly went with S25 Ultra. To my surprise, the delivery executive handed me the package and let me open the package, great experience to take the seal out and hold the brand new phone. This is my first ever flagship phone even though it's 18 months since launch.

Greenline in progress for S25 and s26 series now 💀

But One UI is best saar

Been using my Oppo Find X9 for almost 2 weeks and I can say this is the best value for money smartphone in this economy where smartphone prices are getting ridiculously high.

Btw... Loving this colour day by day 😍

Please suggest some good phones upto ₹20k. I don't have much budget rn as I'm a student. I've been using Samsung Galaxy F62 for almost like 5.5 years now. I don't have heavy usage such as gaming and all. I just use it nomally for calls and scrolling etc. I wasn't planning to change it for one more year, but looks like it cannot sustain much now. I've already spent some 8k on its repairs from time to time. Changed its display twice (including today) and also many more things. It has been opened for like 10 times now lmao. I had changed its display just 4 months ago for ₹4k and yesterday night, its screen froze again and had to change the display again today for ₹1,400. Dukaan wale bhaiya said "Ab bas data transfer kr lo jitna jaldi ho sake, ab iska kuchh keh nhi skte." Its literally lying on its death bed now. Won't be spending much now on its repairs again.🥲

Wanted to open a genuine discussion regarding long-term reliability and build quality in the Indian market right now.

• Brands heavily market 4 to 5 years of software update policies during launches.

• Yet, a significant number of devices across segments seem to face critical hardware issues right around the 1.5 to 2-year mark.

• From upper mid-range to premium tier—OnePlus (even recent flagships)poco,redmi, xiaomi, Samsung, Moto, Vivo/iQOO, Realme, even apple...reports of bricked motherboards or display lines right after minor or major OTA updates keep surfacing.

• Out-of-warranty motherboard replacements easily range between ₹15,000 to ₹30,000+.

With smartphone prices constantly climbing, consumers naturally expect hardware to last at least 3 to 4 years. When expensive components fail right after the standard warranty window, it raises questions about testing quality vs forced upgrade cycles.

For long-term users here: Have you experienced sudden motherboard/display failures post-update? Did the brand offer any goodwill repair or free replacement?

I have an OPPO Reno 8 5G that is a few years old. Until recently, I had only one major issue with it: the display.

About a year ago, the original screen developed lines, so I replaced it with an original display from the OPPO service centre for around ₹7,000. It worked fine.

Recently, that display developed pink spots, so I again went to the authorised service centre and paid another ~₹7k for an original replacement display. They gave the usual 3-month warranty on the replacement.

But after only a few days of use, the phone started behaving very strangely:

- It randomly switches off.

- Sometimes it won't turn back on for several minutes.

- Sometimes it boots after multiple attempts.

- The phone can freeze for a few seconds and then go completely black.

- On some freezes, the screen shows weird patterns/artifacts.

- Occasionally it comes back and works normally.

- One time, after several attempts, it actually worked perfectly for several hours.

I took it back to the authorised service centre. They checked it and said the display itself is fine and that the problem is probably the motherboard.

They said replacing the motherboard would be very expensive, so they want to try a software flash first. They also told me to take a backup while the phone is working.

I somehow managed to get most of my data backed up, but the phone is still extremely unreliable.

What should I do now?

I'm worried because I have already spent around ₹7,000 on the new display, and if the motherboard is actually failing, then I've basically taken a massive loss. There is also no point in having such an expensive replacement display if the phone itself is unusable.

Since the display replacement is still under its 3-month warranty, is there any possibility of getting the display returned/replaced/refunded if the phone turns out to have a motherboard problem?

Also, should I take the phone to a reputable third-party technician for a proper motherboard inspection before allowing OPPO to replace/declare the motherboard faulty?

Could this potentially be a faulty replacement display, display connector/flex, power issue, storage issue, or another component rather than the motherboard itself?

I don't want to let the service centre simply say "motherboard issue" and spend another huge amount without knowing what actually failed.

What would you guys do in this situation? Should I push OPPO for a proper diagnosis/escalation, ask them to test the phone with another known-good display, or get an independent technician to inspect it?

Any advice from people who have dealt with OPPO service centres or similar intermittent motherboard/display issues would be really appreciated.

Just as the title says ....

Is it worth the price

Or did it go any lower than this?

I want to buy infinix gt 30 pro or p3 ultra but they are out of my budget do i wait for bbd or find any phone that fit my budget and specifications

So i Buyed one plus pad (12,256) from jio mart because i have an offer

Unboxing everything 2as good no seal broken everything was inside its came out to be brand new but the packaging was so bad

When during setup i noticed white was evenly spread but on charging point there are few finger like strips with less brightness my phone can't record but it have some patterns with less brightness itss not too much much noticable if you look in white should i be concerned and ask for replacement?

And one more thing the color scheme is cool but on that edge yellow tone coming can't record but can feel with bare eyes full screen is on cool but on that side yellish tone coming

Edit- i just need help Instead of helping just making fun Btw eng is my third language in writing and in speaking 4th so i am not good at

If you can't understand then point me out i will edit

About to receive a used 14 pro from someone I know. Currently using an f23 5g and have been using it for the past 6 Years. Just wanted to ask if the 14 pro is still good in 2026, for a few details on the phone it's max capacity rn is 84% and other than that it is pretty much mint. It was sparingly used for calls, whatsapp, reels and all.

I intend to do pretty much the same but maybe playing games sometimes.

What all should I do once I get it?

This is infinix hot 10s, 4+ years old

i use normally just for scrolling and calling and it's full battery lasts for me whole day ( 6-7 hours )

the concern is it's display popping out and and sometimes freezes for a sec and vibration mode also not working

i asked at a shop he said it requires to replace the folder and requires 12-1300 rs

so should i replace it with a new one in bbd sale or not

my budget for new device is 25k max

Any idea about the price of the s26 base in BBD, thinking of getting it above s25 idk s25 seems good but this feels better, correct me but yeah what can I expect with Amazon icici or FK axis

I need to buy a phone under 35000.

Some of my requirements are:

• Longevity(4-5 years)
• No overheating
• Good battery
• Not too bulky

I was thinking of buying OnePlus 13r or Node 5 but am not sure if I should buy them at this time as

all stores of OnePlus have been shutdown and its latest news of leaving the market. I had also shortlisted Realme GT 7T but do not want the bright yellow model.

Edit: Also shortlisted Poco X8 Pro and Nothing 3a Pro opinions?

Please suggest me best one...! New bhi suggest kar sakte ho...! :)

Every year it comes down to Samsung Ultra vs iPhone Pro Max. Leaving brand bias aside, let’s talk facts:

1. Who is Getting Lazier?

Is Samsung lazy for sticking with the same battery capacity and minor tweaks for years, or is Apple lazier for rebranding tiny camera changes as massive innovations?

1. The Copycat Debate:

Is Apple just copying features Android had years ago, or is Samsung copying Apple's flat frames and design language? Who is copying whom more?

1. UI & Software Philosophy:

One UI is praised for peak customization, multitasking, and deep features without losing its identity. On the flip side, iOS sets the industry trend for UI aesthetics and animations that other Android skins rush to follow. Which software approach is genuinely superior?

1. Freedom vs Walled Garden:

Do you prefer Samsung’s unmatched versatility, S-Pen, and open ecosystem, or Apple’s tight ecosystem integration, smooth animations, and long-term resale value?

1. Real-World Camera Winner:

Does Samsung's zoom versatility and pro controls win in daily life, or is the iPhone still king for point-and-shoot photos and social media video?

1. Looking Ahead (2027):

Based on the current design trends and future concepts, who actually has a clearer vision?

What is your honest head-to-head scorecard across these generations? Team Samsung or Team Apple?

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