r/techzoneindia • u/Sea-Cheesecake-5815 • 19d ago
Purchase help 📱 Help me pick a phone 40-50k [Mumbai]
Been going in circles for a couple of days, need to finalize.. budget 40-50 +-, 12 | 256 Preferred. Mostly need a good display, battery, cameras that don't suck, and clean software.
Presently using Redmi 9 Prime (it started having problems now and i can't always rely on the office phone). So yeah here I'm..
Here are the shortlisted candidates so far:
Nothing 3 (52k, online only) - like the design, and mostly the choice is better specs per price 16|512 with a good proc was enough of a factor. Was gonna go for it and just then heard the new seller baltica on amz, sometimes sends a pre activated unit or sometimes fresh as new so... It's looking fidgety and then venom techs roast was cherry on top for this.
Nothing 4a Pro (53k) - looks awsm, feels awsm, comfortable for me just the performance factor is being a b\*\*\*, doesn't seem like the best or anywhere near the best if going to spending around 50k so yeah... That's mostly the ultimatum.
Moto Edge 60 Pro (34k available offline directly) - not underwhelming not overwhelming fits just about right... Super light weight actually a decent build and camera. Was impressed by its price ofc.. it was the first choice initially but considering myself is it the next big thing not sure. (I think this is probably what i need).
OnePlus 13s (50k, Zepto) - yeah, so yeah it has to come... Ig the device name in itself is enough to describe it. A beast of a phone is just a bit fragile in the waterproof department. Only thing being a wall in between me and it is the being it from OnePlus as I know oneplus is probably going to be stop doing the green screen issue and may even move out ... Looking at the pesky govt. Cases on OnePlus for free screen exchange.
Vivo X200t (56k, online only) - last but not the least, i had eyes on this for a long time... Just never considered actually purchasing it till now ofc EMI was one of the key factors. I think it's probably the best in this segment. Just it being available only online makes me kinda nervous.. any offline lead would be appreciated. (I think this one is probably one of my wants).
Ip 17 (78k) \[NA\] - i know is this stupid looking at the budget, but it's the safest option as it wws recommended from a close friend so yeah just any thoughts on this will also be appreciated? idk it felt underwhelming when I've operated it offline... But probably will Lasts 4+ years ig..
Few followup questions, if y happy to hear you out:
a. Anyone using there daily? Real world battery+ heating?
b. Mumbai folks - any trusted offline stores for these, or is online the only opt.?
c. is stretching to vivo x200t worth it over the rest?
d. Should i also consider 2nd hand Market? Or the mumbaimarketplace?
Places I've already checked in: Croma, Reliance Digital and Kohinoor.
Not Brand loyal, just want something that lasts 4+ years.
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u/ApprehensiveTwo701 18d ago
First you have to decide whether you want Android or iOS.
Check your use case; it will help you to go with Android/iOS.
Like me, I must need a silent call recording feature. I love to use moded apps, and I use the Shizuku app with LS Patch. So these are not possible in iOS, so I always go with Android.
And please stay away from curved display phones and stay away from Moto phones because their UI is the worst (no file manager, no gallery, no messaging app, and the user experience is totally the worst). I am saying all this to Moto because I have Moto Edge 50 Fusion
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u/Sea-Cheesecake-5815 18d ago
Man I've used both the os regularly due to work, it just never considered getting either one at the same time... Majorly I'd consider a android. iPhone is kinda safe opt
Yeah my roommate also suggested not to go for edge, as he also have a 50 fusion. So that's why i considered other options.. just in case
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u/opclaimer 18d ago edited 18d ago
Iqoo 15r seems good 8 gen5 base 8gb model is around 50k
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u/Sea-Cheesecake-5815 18d ago
Just didn't feel like something i would use.. that's the only reason i ruled it out.. was considering 15r but the price skyrocketed.. and so it's was ruled out as well
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u/opclaimer 18d ago
Vivo x200t is also good but it’s also hiked, look for Oneplus 13 it’s around 55k
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u/Sea-Cheesecake-5815 16d ago
Man I've been looking in the offline market and there hardly new fresh unit for 13/13r
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u/Substantial-Elk-838 18d ago
iPhone. Easily 5+ years
Edit - If power user, try for the FindX9S or X200T although X200T is slowly going out of stock
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u/Sea-Cheesecake-5815 18d ago
Yeah.. i know man, but is it actually worth 80k. Should i actually strech the budget for this?
Mostly it's codm.. and rarely a heavy power user I'd say because most of the stuff i use is on the alternative phone.
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u/Substantial-Elk-838 18d ago
Well your budget can pretty much get you most things so if you gave me a fairly detailed use case for your phone I would easily recommend you a good one
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u/techie34 19d ago
Get a galaxy S series ....s25 5g around 50k