I've been looking for a new phone under 20K, and what I've noticed is that most phones look great online but in reality look cheap. A lot of people end up putting these phones in fancy cases anyway, so the design doesn't often matter. However, I was hoping to pick up a phone that looked great even without a cover.

The Moto G96 5G really surprised me. It has a vegan leather back that doesn't pick up fingerprints, a curved display and is really slim and light. It honestly looks and feels like a phone that costs much more. It also has IP68 water protection, which is nice at this price. It’s not the most powerful phone in this range, but if looks and feel matter to you, it’s a solid pick.

Which phone under ₹20K do you think looks the most premium right now?

Guys, I just noticed that while I'm charging my Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, the charging indicator on the back isn't blinking. It's not fully charged yet, and I am using the Smart AI setting. Is this normal?

Guys! Anyone here using Tecno Camon 50 Ultra? How's the video recording? Does it have such a noise background while playing the video you captured? Can anyone give me some tips as well to maximize this phone's camera?

I have had mine for less than a year. But I have dropped it at least 6:00 to 8 times on pavement and hardwood floors without a case. The screen has stayed intact throughout all of that. But the real kicker was I dropped it in the toilet accidentally and it stayed submerged in water for 2 to 3 seconds and it works fine. The only problem I had was when the battery died I tried to charge it and a message popped up telling me to unplug my charger immediately and it had a picture of a water drop on my screen. I found out that was the safety feature not allow me to fry my phone. I then found out that I could bypass this feature with a cordless charger. So I purchased one and that was correct. Define works flawlessly. I cracked the window and let it dry out for about 12 hours and then tried my plug-in charger again later and it works fine now too. I know from experience that any other phone that I have owned I would have had to have repaired the screen at least twice and I would have had to have replaced it once it fell in the water. If I had to give any sort of deduction for this phone it would be to me it charges somewhat slow. But I believe that is actually because I have a cheap charger. In conclusion I highly recommend this to anyone that might be rough on their phone and it does not like a heavy phone because you don't need a case for it.

Good battery life, good processor, fast charging speed , nice storage

I currently have a Poco X4 Pro that's 4 years old.

The storage is limited to 256GB and I am using an SD card. The battery doesn't even last a day anymore.

I am looking for an upgrade for up to €500 in Austria

My new one needs 512GB storage and a big (or long lasting due to low power draw) battery. I want to be able to use this new one for a few years as well.

I already bought a Poco X8 Pro on Prime Day but had to return it as it lost network all the time.

Now I am looking at Oukitel WP68 Air or OnePlus Nord 6.

Before buying the Poco X8 Pro I also looked at the Redmi Note 17 Pro, but am unsure if the same problem with network is present there.

The Honor X80 Pro Max seemed like a choice as well, but I want to take photos of my kids, the camera seems sub par for that

Any pointers?

Edited to add country

Edit 2: I dont need to buy now. I can wait for Singles day or Black Friday

I have the Oneplus 12 and need to upgrade.

I want something with a great camera and battery. Was thinking about the Samsung galaxy 26 ultra.

But what else is there available in Australia?

Hello! I'm making this post on behalf of my partner, who is looking for a new phone because their current one (a samsung galaxy from 5ish years ago) has horrible battery life and hs trouble charging. they also dislike how bloaty it is and are looking for something without a lot of bells and whistles. we are in the US.

their priorities are: good battery life, good camera, decent storage, and that they can find an otterbox-like case for it to keep dirt from getting in the ports (they're a gardener and this is an issue currently). they primarily use it for taking pictures, browsing instagram, messaging, and videocalls over snapchat. it has to be compatible with Mint Mobile.

they aren't looking for a flagship phone, just something that works. they also would prefer a small phone, but that is not as high a priority as the things listed above. we will probably buy a refurbished phone to save money, so cost isn't a big issue as long as it's fairly widely available and not too new.

thanks in advance! I love this subreddit and you all helped me decide on my current phone (a zenfone 10) which I love!

Unfortunately i can't provide any screenshots here, but i did recently some research on flagship phones, not necessarily top tier or THE HIGHEST phones in their respective brands but you get my point, my goal or main interest is phone that can handle heavy gaming with low overheating risks, plus it's best suited for watching movies/series/videos and with good screen tech/supports high native quality, the longevity maintenance and reliability is a point of interest as well, so i already know the poco might take the cake on that part (probably I'm still not sure) but just moments ago i asked google and other Ai chatbots the same question and they gave me an answer, i asked another time and gave me another result, on one hand they stated that the poco wins when it comes to handling gaming cause they said : "it's Powered by the cutting-edge MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3nm), this processor hits an incredible AnTuTu benchmark score of over 3.08 million points. It handles demanding titles at maximum graphic settings with high stability. For storage, it utilizes UFS 4.0 technology, guaranteeing nearly instant game loading screens and quick file transfers. It also Features an advanced 3D IceLoop cooling system. This dedicated cooling architecture does a superior job of dispersing heat away from the CPU/GPU, keeping internal temperatures well within safe limits and preventing severe thermal throttling during multi-hour gaming sessions." And on another hand they said the realme is superior because : "The Realme GT7 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which provides superior thermal efficiency and sustained frame rates for graphic-heavy gaming. The Poco X8 Pro Max relies on a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra chip; while powerful, its internal cooling architecture is less premium than Realme's massive vapor chamber setups, leaving it with a slightly higher risk of thermal throttling during marathon gaming sessions."

TL;DR : which of the two phones is suitable for handling heavy games and cinematic watching experience ?

Budget: around ₹45,000, buying in India. I’m comparing the realme GT 7 and OnePlus 13R.

My priorities are fairly straightforward: everyday use, gaming in the evening, and charging that fits around an irregular schedule. I’d like to keep the phone for several years, so I’m trying to choose around those habits.

The GT 7’s 120W charging is the clearest attraction over the 13R’s 80W support. I often have a convenient charging window before leaving home rather than a fixed overnight routine, so charging capability carries some weight in my decision.

Both have 120Hz LTPO displays, so refresh rate isn’t really a deciding factor for me. I’m more drawn to the GT 7’s battery and charging setup. Both have big batteries, but the GT 7’s 7,000mAh capacity gives it an edge on paper over the 13R’s 6,000mAh. Still, I’m more interested in how long they actually last with everyday use and gaming.

With the same RAM and storage capacity and similar prices, I’d probably lean towards the GT 7. But gaming performance is still a big factor for me, especially frame rate stability and heat during longer sessions. Which one holds up better? Has anyone here played games on both?

My priorities are battery, cameras. I plan to keep my phone 3-4 years, I mostly use social media or see content not games. I want to buy s25 but it hasn’t so good cameras for photos and the thing that concerns me the most is the battery on this phone.

On the other hand, Xiaomi 17T has all I want ( I prefer Samsung Ui btw ), good cameras, battery and okay performance. But I am concerned that it will start to lag and bug after 1-2 years because I had a redmi note 10 that lags a lot. Also they say that this phone is midrange. I heard that it heats up very quickly as well. Help me to find which one to buy….
(Tell me if 17T has ads too).

Im looking for a solid all-rounder phone - Good battery, solid camera (ideally with telephoto), decent system support, can handle less demanding games well (or more demanding on low settings eventually). Nothing necessarily spectacular in any range. A clean android - as clean as possible - would be preferable. So no abundant ads, excessive bloat, partner apps, "duplicate" apps etc, excessive telemetry. Or at the very least if these exist theyre easily opt out or removable

Ive narrowed it down to a bunch in my price range so help me choose the best from these (friend of a friend kinda deal, all of em around 500$)
Motorola Edge 70 MAX
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
Motorola Edge 70 Pro

Google Pixel 10 Any help would be appreciated
Poland

Hi, I wanted to buy a mobile (pixel 8 pro) ​from cashify but it is available only in best value category. can you help how good and reliable is best value category? anyone has experience buying best value category. It will be really helpful for me to invest my money.

Also if you can suggest some other mobile for cameras around 40k.

country: India​

Thanks a lot.

r/pixel_phones r/redditmobile r/indianbuyersguide

Hi! So I dropped my old phone today so I need a new one. I have found two options: a refurbrished Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB with a new battery or a brand new Xiaomi 17T Pro 512GB. Both are around 900USD. Which one should I buy?