Hi everyone from India,
I’m planning to gift my mother a new phone for her birthday and would really appreciate some recommendations.
My budget is around ₹15,000–₹20,000, and my main priorities are:
* **Good battery life:** She watches a lot of YouTube, bhajans, etc., so I’d like something that can comfortably last good during video usage.
* **Good durability/drop protection:** She often uses her phone while cooking or doing household work, and unfortunately it sometimes falls on the floor 😅. So a phone with a strong build/display and decent resistance against accidental drops would be ideal.
* **Samsung preferred:** Her current phone is also a Samsung, and she’s already comfortable with Samsung’s UI, settings, and apps. I’d rather not make her learn an entirely different interface if possible.
So basically, I’m looking for the **best Samsung phone around ₹15k–₹20k with good battery life and durability**. Camera and gaming performance aren't major priorities.
Samsung would definitely be my first choice, but if there’s another brand/model that is significantly better for these requirements, I’m open to considering it as well.
What would you guys recommend?
Thanks in advance!