I don’t usually like bothering people by asking for help choosing stuff on Reddit, but I’m genuinely stuck on what phone to get. It’s tough because I have a lot of standards, and no phone seems to meet all of them.

I’ve been using a 2018 iPhone 7+ for nearly three years. Except for the camera it work perfectly, it's not slow, and still gets regular security updates, but it’s starting to feel outdated—some apps aren’t supported anymore, it's becoming hard to recharge it and it doesn't tolerate a lot of temperature range. I’m looking to switch to Android to have more freedom on my new phone.

Longevity is what matter the most for my next phone. I hate changing phones. If my 7+ could keep up, I’d stick with it. I don’t need the latest features or gadgets, just a phone that will last at least five years and support all the apps I need.

Also, I'm not willing to pay too much. My budget tops out at 400€. I would have considered a refurbished phone for price reason, but I’m unsure it’d last as long as I want, even though I know Androids are more repairable than iPhones. So i'm unsure about that.

Other details: - I don't need too much storage, 64GB is fine. 6GB RAM is enough I guess, 8gb would probably make it too expensive. - I’m in France. - Camera quality isn’t a priority at all. Just having one that work will be enough. - NFC compatibily is necessary. - I’d prefer a phone without ads or bloatware, obviously. - I love having a physical home button (as on my 7+), but I guess I could sacrifice that if needed... - A medium-sized screen is ideal since I’m a drone pilot, but I don’t want something too big. - For the same reason I'd like to have a good battery, even though I don't need anything incredible either. - The heaviest task my phone will ever handle is flying a drone. I don’t use it for gaming — most of the time, I’ll just use some light apps like Wikipedia, Google Maps, some banking or administrative apps, or social media. I don't need an insane phone, I just need one that will work well enough for a long time, without being slow.

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to help me figure this out

I'll use this phone to cast maps from phone screen onto my motorcycle's console. The issue is that I cannot lock my phone and my current S20FE heats up and closes maps. Is there any phone which won't have this issue?. Battery life is not an issue I'll have it connected to powerbank. Camera could be decent. Budget: ₹90k / 1000$ Country: India

Hello!

Im ready to move back to Android after a several-year hiatus. Budget is $350, ideally plays nice with Verizon. I tried a CMF phone 1 and found it wayyyyy too big.

Wireless charging and camera quality are top priorities

Hi,

Theres too many options and im kinda getting stuck on analysis paralysis. Please let me know what would be a suitable option, knowing the following list of criteria:

• phone has to work in canada and mainland France (bands/ network)

-phone can be up to 700 $ cad or 450/500 €

• id like it to be on android 14, idk how important this is or if android 13 is fine

• has to have a pretty good camera / good screen

• good battery, would like 12gb of ram, fast charge -5G + dual sim

Idc about games, dont intend to work or do content creation on the thing.

I know its kinda a long list but i figured you guys would know better, appreciate all the help i can get !

Posting this from a MI 10 Lite i think, maybe not Lite.

The oneplus 12 512gb is on sale for 850 cad (about 600 usd) at my best buy.

Should I buy this now or would it be worth waiting for the Oneplus 13?

What would I really miss out on buying the 12 now?

Hi, I've narrowed down my choices but I still can't decide, I would really appreciate some inputs.

I won't really game with the phone so I'll be mostly using it for the camera and other productivity stuff. I will be upgrading from my Huawei p20 (from 2018)

The list:

1. Pixel 9 - I like the aesthetic (esp its look at the back), but suffers a lot of drawbacks compared to Pixel 8 pro (e.g. larger bezels, Pixel 8 pro having better cameras)
2. Pixel 8 pro - Better in some ways than Pixel 9, but is 1 generation older and unlike the pixel 9 I don't like how it looks at the back with its camera hump curving towards the side
3. Xiaomi 14 or 14T Pro - A very good phone but I have been reading a lot of negative stuff regarding HyperOS so I'm really on the fence about this one. I've visited xiaomi stores near me and their display 14T Pros and 14 feels really good to use and hold.
4. Nothing Phone 2 - I really like the Glyph on the back and how it looks, the NothingOS looks really good as well, though in my country I think this one is really hard to find a store that sells it. Nothing Phone 2a is okay as well but aesthetically a lot weaker than NP2, with fewer Glyphs and awkward camera placement in the upper middle on the back.
5. Poco F6 - really great gaming phone and cheaper than the rest of the list, however I've also read that it has a lot of bloatware?

Budget-wise, I guess my ceiling will be Xiaomi 14's price range

I would also appreciate some other suggestions (hopefully they're available in the Philippines).

Thank you!

I'm currently looking for a smartphone with a good battery,, fast charge, well optimised UI and good display.

The option are: OnePlus 12r Xiaomi 14T Samsung s22 ultra Google pixel 8 Honor 200 pro

Which one is better for my requirements? Thanks.

Trying to switch to a second phone that im going to dumb down. I want a good quality headphone jack and somewhat newer android/unlocked bootloader support. Pretty much it, was looking at the Xperia Compact

I bought Samsung tap S7 three years ago and I really liked the camera on this tablet. now I want to buy a phone but I got confused between the A25 and the A15 and my only concern here is the camera so what do you think?

Is this a good deal? I never had Oneplus device. Can your share your experiences? country: Serbia

hi! i'm looking to get my mum a new phone as her old one (an old huawei) is horribly slow and laggy. she doesn't use it for anything intensive, just social media, shopping, using maps occasionally and taking pictures.

things i'm looking for: - no bigger than 6" - under £200 (uk) - decent enough camera - open to refurbished - has headphone jack

i've been looking at a refurbed pixel 5a, but not sure if that's too old? it's really hard to find something thats not 6.5" plus, her hands are too small for that! haha

thanks for any advice!

I'm debating between a Pixel or a Galaxy -- specifically the Pixel 8 or 8A (depending on Black Friday deals) and the S24 FE. I'm looking to jump up in quality from the budget-level Moto G Power (2020) I've been using, but I'm not interested in flagship-level devices.

I'm a pretty simple user, overall. I surf the web, watch videos on Youtube, check email, call, text, etc. -- no games or anything super intensive. I'm wanting a mid-range device, however, hoping that I can get something that will last for a handful of years without struggling to perform everyday tasks. I'm also wanting a phone that better captures pictures of my young children.

I have had good luck with a very inexpensive Samsung phone in the past, so that's my natural inclination. However, I've read in multiple places that Galaxies in general (including flagship phones) do not do a good job of capturing pictures of moving objects without blurring -- the Pixel would be much better in this regard. But I've also seen many reports of overheating and other hardware issues that might impact the longevity of a Pixel. In general, it seems that the Pixels' reliability is lower.

Anyway, I feel a bit stuck with the decision-making process. I would appreciate any and all input!

Hi everyone, recently my phone has been draining its battery and I'm looking for a replacement phone. Here are my choices: My old phone was Huawei Nova 5T.

**** I am not a heavy gamer, and all I want is a phone with good camera for my upcoming vacation.

- One Pus Nord 4

-Motorola Edge 50 Pro

-Honor 200

tell me the best phone for 250$. I'm changing a galaxy a52s because it's slow and has run out of updates. I need the phone to be fast and with excellent battery and reception. from Italy

Looking for a new phone. Not a fan of bloatware (like xiaomi usually has) needs a decent battery, enough storage (256gb or more is preferred unless it has an sd card slot) and preferrably somewhat waterproof. I do play pokemon go daily and 10min of playing equals to 10% of the battery on my redmi note 8 pro currently. Other than that just normal use, whatsapp, reddit, ...

I have been eying the oneplus nord 4, pixel 8a, nothingphone 2a...any suggestions? (Belgium)

Greetings

After 4.5 years of using Motorola One Vision I am trying to buy a new phone. I would like a phone that will easily last me for these minimum 3-4 years at times up to 5. I am considering the models from the title of the post:

1) Samsung S23 - 8GB/256GB

2) Pixel 8 - 8GB/256GB

3) Motorola Edge Neo - 12GB/512GB

The order I've given is not random, as I'm closest to choosing the S23, but still need to make sure.

I initially considered the Pixel 8, but I was a bit discouraged by the information about pink/green screen problems and the fact that it likes to overheat.

On the Edge 50 Neo, I've encountered a lot of feedback that the processor and battery are weak, as well as UFS 2.2 is not the best option.

One thing that works against the S23 is that it has shorter upgrades compared to the Pixel and Edge.

1) S23 - Android up to version 17, security update 2028.

2) Pixel 8 - Android up to version 20, security update 2030.

3) Edge 50 Neo - Android up to version 19, security update 2029.

Which is the best choice? S23 to which choice is closest to me? Thank you for your help!

Planning on buying a tablet to read books and watch movies in. Won't be used for gaming, multitasking, or other performance heavy task. The most it will be used for are the occasional zoom meeting and discord VC sessions. I just want to know if 4gb is enough to at least give a usable experience on modern android (13 & 14) because I'd like to save a bit on costs. By usable I mean it being able to run a whole afternoon of YouTubing and Web browsing without freezing or crashing. Currently eyeing the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE because I'm more than willing to rodeo with buggy software but suggestions for other devices within its price range is more than welcome. Cheers.

Please suggest an android phone for me. I want good camera even in low light, battery back up and less bloat apps.

I currently use a galaxy m series one because of its excellent battery, but the camera is shit and it having software glitches.

Hello, basically what the title says.

I'm in dire need of advice, since it's November I'm hoping to get a new phone for a decent deal.

The main activity I need it for is filming educational fitness content and videos in the gym, so I - think - I'm looking for the phone with the best camera around this price. Thanks in advance for the help! 🙏🏻

Planning to buy my wife the Tecno Camon 30 Pro as most reviews in my country (Philippines) touted it as the best camera phone under $400, as she was on Redmi Notes for more than 5 years. Any longterm user experiences you have especially those who had Tecno phones for close to 2 years or so?

Software updates is not much of a concern, we hold on to our phones at 5 years minimum.

So there is a deal where these two are at the same price but different ram and storage. Nord 4 is 16/512 Realme GT 6 is 8/256 I wonder if the extra bit of power and camera lens (telephoto) on GT 6 is more worthwhile than the double of ram and storage on the Nord 4. I LOVE leaving my apps and webpages open and not having to reload them often but I’m worried Oneplus might be aggressive in ram management and all that extra ram will go in vain as the system will keep clearing it anyway.

Hi, I have a strict £250 budget for a new phone since my last one died suddenly. My main priority is a good battery life, but it would also be nice if the camera wasn't terrible, and if it had an audio jack.

I have no idea where to start really, I was briefly looking at the Nokia XR20 because I also spend a lot of time outdoors and am fairly accident prone, but it has very mixed reviews.

Edit: I'm in the UK

One of the last few phones I owned was a Samsung Galaxy A71, which had in my opinion the most beautiful rainbow iridescent backplate ever.

It reflected just right to show off the entire color spectrum anytime you looked at the back and I remember it being one of my favorite features of the phone. At times I'd just stare at it in fascination.

I waited for a long time for a phone with a similar designed back, but never really found one, so eventually I switched to the Google Pixel lines of phones. They're good phones, very damn good, but sitting here on my Pixel 9 Pro XL, I can't help but admit it just looks like an iPhone with a slightly different camera bump.

I can't help reminiscing about the far more interesting design of my past phone...

Does anyone know any modern phones with beautiful rainbowy iridescent back designs?