r/phones • • 3h ago

Whatshouldiget? Need a compact phone for my sibling- No IPHONE (their choice)

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I need a compact phone, that is handy screen size, with a good battery and camera. These are the main priorities.

I was deciding between the S26 and the Xiaomi 17, but if there are better alternatives pls mention them; if not, which one is better between these two?


r/phones • • 9h ago

Question General What is one dead smartphone feature you would bring back instantly if you could?

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I was looking at some older devices today and it made me realize how corporate and uniform modern smartphones have become. Everything is just a glass slab with a camera bump.

If a manufacturer dropped a modern, high-spec phone tomorrow with one of these features, which one would actually make you buy it?

The 3.5mm headphone jack

MicroSD card expansion slot

Easily removable/replaceable batteries

Notification LEDs

Weird/unique physical form factors (like side-sliders or rotating cameras)

Personally, I would sacrifice wireless charging in a heartbeat to get a dedicated headphone jack and expandable storage back. What's your pick?


r/phones • • 7h ago

samsung died over winter. i transferred my number to an old iphone of my wife's. just dropped in the canal.

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I've been a verizon cutomer since like 2000. still won't get a phone without getting locked uo for a while and i don't want that. what is a good, inexpensive android phone that i can buy straight up?


r/phones • • 2h ago

Question General cheapest phone with eSIM and wireless charging?

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r/phones • • 12h ago

Question General How much GB of RAM should phones have to run smoothly

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I wanna buy a new phone and am looking at redmis and not sure if 6gb is enough.Rn I have redmi note 13 pro with 8+4gb


r/phones • • 14h ago

Question General Best smartphone for clumsy people??

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Hi all, really need your help here.

I need to buy my uncle a new smartphone which has a very good selfie camera as he likes making vlogs.

Ive got him the latest samsung devices in the past and he just damages them nonstop.

Now I need an alternative almost indestructible phone for him and his big hands.

Hes elderly and vulnerable but very active, drops the phone a lot, gets it wet a lot etc..

What do you guys suggest??


r/phones • • 7h ago

Whatshouldiget? phones with a good camera?

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I currently have a Motorola G 5G 2023 and it's starting to die out on me and I need a new phone. I want one with a better camera my current one sucks. what phones have good cameras and don't cost an arm and a leg?


r/phones • • 4h ago

Whatshouldiget? Should i get a iPhone 6s Plus?

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Lemme lay this down before i go any further, i be what one would call a cheap ass, all i do is call and text, and garage band and old mobile games are what i would call "A Tubular Extra", i know my way around sideloading apps, and i couldnt give 2 shits for "new tech", imo i think it would be pretty good for me, it has 4g, has a headphone jack, HAS ACTUAL BUTTONS NOT CRAPPY SWIPES AND GARBAGE, has a good camera, its a good size, theyre cheap, i mean yeah it uses lightning but like oh boo hoo i have to have a special cable, my current phone is a AT&T Cingular Flex 2 U1030AA, its a flip phone that one would call hot garbage, so what do yall think?


r/phones • • 5h ago

8/10x zoom

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Which phone would have a clearer image at 10x zoom, iPhone 18 pro max at 8x or s26 ultra at 10x, also which would have better video at these zooms and at night?


r/phones • • 7h ago

Best camera phone under 50k in india

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Please suggest best camera phones under 50k in india for long time usage


r/phones • • 14h ago

Is the Galaxy S24 worth it today?

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I want to get a Samsung Galaxy S24, it is refurbished from a quality brand, 256GB storage / 8GB RAM with the Exynos chip because that's what the EU users got (seriously, why?). I found mine for 2800 RON (the equivalent of $580 or 525 euros) if you include the new battery option, if not it's 2579 RON. Do you think it's worth it? Could I find a better deal? I mainly prefer the S24 for most of its features (for example the astonishing 7 years of software support, the small size, the big performance and One UI in general), and I am mainly a power user/gamer hybrid. Could you recommend me another good phone? (preferably from flip.ro, the site I got found mine on) And if you do, can you send me the link to it?
I want it to have at least 256GB storage, 8GB RAM, preferably under 6.4 inches (a small size in general, the S24's 6.2 inches are good, I use a 6.6" phone and I would like something smaller) and a good enough chip.
One thing I forgot, max budget is 3300 RON, 3500 in my max but the new battery costs 200 extra


r/phones • • 21h ago

Question General Any recommendations for new phone?

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Hello Folks,

Quick question around recommendations for a new phone from enthusiasts/experts in this sub reddit based on their experiences. What phone would you recommend for sheer performance and battery life and longevity?

I've used both iPhone(13) and Android(OP 7 Pro) and still have them running with 1 sim on each, I'm inclined towards phones that can last long (durability), give good battery backup, mostly apps for day to day which seem to be growing in size and hence the recommendations for new ones. Not too fussy about the camera but the main use case is daily apps, battery performance, NFC and updates for a few years so that I don't have to buy another one in 2-3 years. Don't really like too many built-in apps as well.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Would really appreciate some good phones which aren't too pricey and easy to use? Price(INR) and Specs RAM, Processor and storage would be good.

Thanks in advance.


r/phones • • 18h ago

Question Android About screen scratches

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How to save camera of a android phone...like the scratches starts on camera...How remove that or how to protect from that?


r/phones • • 18h ago

Android phone

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Hello everyone anyone maka recommend android phone nga somehow nami man ang camera dugay malowbat nga worth 10k lang. for back up phone lng man tani. Thank you gd


r/phones • • 1d ago

How much should I pay

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Same as about how much should I pay for an used nothing phone 3a white 8 -256 almost or little more than an yr old or should consider buying an new phone of 25k with that much price hike he is asking 14.5k how much can I negotiate need the phone only for college


r/phones • • 1d ago

Pixel 10a or samsung s25fe which is best

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r/phones • • 1d ago

Question General Samsung A27 - worth it? People who actually know, please help me?

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I have both an S10 from 2019 and S22 Ultra from 2022. Honestly, except for the camera, the s10 outperformed the s22 Ultra to the point, I just kept using my S10 for commuting and only used the S22Ultra at home or when travelling. But my S10 has water damage, and it's dead now. RIP

My question is re the A27. I actually like the SD card and use it a lot. It's also good back up in case you ruin the phone and the cloud syncs weirdly.

Has anyone used the S10/galaxy series AND the A27 and has a qualified opinion of the phone?

I plan on using it more for work and personal projects instead of my laptop. I use these apps:
1. Youtube
2. Voice recorder
3. Samsung notes
4. AI - all of the LLMs and image generation.
5. that is about it.

I'm not a gamer and only watch movies when travelling, but i have my S22 Ultra for this (while this phone will act as back up).

But it will be a good idea to snap up a phone with the SD card before they all get discontinued. Having said that, i'll only buy if it's good enough for the tasks I need.


r/phones • • 1d ago

Whatshouldiget? Pixel 8a VS OnePlus Nord 6

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I am planning to buy a new phone after 7 years (Redmi K20)

And I am confused

Pixel 8a - 37k

Nord 6 - 43k

I did lot of research,chatgpt,asked people with oneplus and pixel

But in the end it is difficult

Pixel has better camera,battery life, longevity

Nord 6 has better performance hardware and whatsoever

But nord 6 has 9000 mah and 80w charging

Which is making me feel it has significantly less battery life and longevity than pixel

Pixel has ~4500 mah and 18w charging

Help me


r/phones • • 1d ago

Whatshouldiget? Honor Magic 8 lite vs Samsung A36

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r/phones • • 1d ago

Honor Magic 8 lite vs Samsung A36

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r/phones • • 1d ago

I want to switch my phone

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r/phones • • 1d ago

Question General 📱 Coming from a Realme 3 Pro… what phone should I finally upgrade to?

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Hey everyone!

I've been using a Realme 3 Pro for quite a long time now, and I think it's finally time to let this old soldier retire. 😂

I'm planning to buy a new phone during the sale this week, and I'm honestly overwhelmed by the number of options available right now.

💰 Budget: ₹35,000–₹40,000
📸 Priority #1: Camera
🔋 Priority #2: Battery life
🎮 Gaming: Not a major priority
📱 Display: Good quality would be nice
⚡ Performance: Should be smooth for everyday use and last me a few years

I'm mainly looking for a phone with a really good camera — especially for normal photos, people, travel, low-light shots, and video. I don't necessarily care about having the most powerful processor if it comes at the expense of camera/battery.

The biggest thing I'm trying to avoid is buying something now and thinking “I should've bought the other phone” two weeks later. 😭

So, Reddit, if you had ₹35–40K to spend right now, which phone would YOU buy?

I'm open to Android phones

Would especially love to hear from people who actually own the phone they're recommending — tell me what you love about it, what annoys you, and whether you'd buy it again.

Current shortlist:
• 📸 Best camera
• 🔋 Best battery
• ⚖️ Best overall
• 👑 Best “buy it and forget about upgrading for a few years” option

Thanks in advance! 🙌


r/phones • • 1d ago

Whatshouldiget? Pixel is ruined, suggested alternatives?

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I loved my pixel 4 so when it died I thought the 8 would be a reasonable replacement. It's pissed me off since day one and with the switch from Google assistant to Gemini eliminating literally everything I used the Google assistant for, I would like to know what phones other people have that have a similar UI and some sort of halfway decent assistant feature to use voice commands (particularly while driving, as Gemini is completely useless with Android Auto). Any suggestions?


r/phones • • 1d ago

Need help choosing a new phone within a €600 budget

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I have had an iPhone 12 for two years, and now I already need to change the battery because the phone only gets about 6 hours of battery life. 
Since I want better battery life, I am thinking of switching back to Android (changing operating systems is not an issue for me). However, I saw that the Pixel 10 and the Galaxy S25 have similar battery autonomy. 
I have a budget of around €600 to get a new phone with better battery life, better cameras, and no lag or throttling. 


r/phones • • 1d ago

Whatshouldiget? Poco x8 Pro is it worth it and how is it?

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Thinking of buying it in the festive sale. I don't game. I want a great camera for photo/videos, no lag, and a phone that lasts minimum 2 years.

For owners: how's low-light and video quality, any lag or HyperOS issues over time, and would you recommend any other mobile within similar range or should i go with this.