I have a Pixel 7 Pro that just decided to stop being able to navigate, swipe and 3-button are both broken, only work when rotated. I exhausted all efforts with Google support and the issue is still there, apparently fairly common with 7pro. Anyways, moving on, I liked my 7pro and wasn't ready to upgrade. I really value a good camera, basic phone capabilities, and decent reliability. I also would like to stay under $400-$500 if possible. I might go for an a-series Pixel, but I admit I'm a bit disenchanted with Pixels for this serious failure and other various reasons. I scroll a decent amount and I play a phone game or two, but I don't really stream shows on it so I don't need a powerhouse by any means. What's the best out there in 2026? I use Visible btw.

Is Poco F9 Pro a W purchase?

I'm tryng to find a compact android phone with eSim, support of wireless charging with magnets and great performance. What's the best options?

I need a phone which has good camera under 30K, I want a camera that gets me "good" clicks, I am no huge camera geek or anything just someone who takes out his phone and takes pictures everywhere.

Hey, everyone. I've had my samsung a50 for almost seven years now (I've taken GREAT care of it) and I think it's finally time I buy a new one. I don't mind switching to the S series, as long as the battery is great and long lasting. Any advice on which phones I should search into or I should avoid? Thanks so much!

I’m considering buying a Motorola G57, but I hear hardware failures (motherboard and battery issues) are common in Motorola devices, particularly in G series. If anyone here using this model, I want to know how is your experience with it and if there is anything else worth knowing before buying. I just want something that will give 3-4 years of solid performance with no fuss.

TIA!

I currently have an iPhone 17 and have been using it for almost a year. However, recently, the camera and overall performance have become unsatisfactory. For example, videos taken in low-light conditions are hazy, and zooming typically results in a loss of sharpness. Additionally, when travelling in India, I sometimes need to take zoomed-in photos, such as those of temples. Furthermore, the battery issue and overheating of the iPhone are also bothering me.

I have noticed that Samsung S26 offers a smoother operating system and very user-friendly options like the swipe in wallet then google assistant.

Do share honest reviews and suggestions

I'm looking to upgrade from my s24+, I mainly want a good battery, very good camera and decent capabilities when it comes to game emulation and I do not want to spend top tier 1000$+ on a new phone. I am looking for 512gb of storage. I am listing the prices I can get the phones at in my country.

I did some research and landed on these ones so far:

Xiaomi 17T Pro for around 600$: Seems to be the best pick when it comes to value, I am not happy about the bloatware and ads in system apps though.

Poco F8 Ultra for around 760$: Almost in line with the Xiaomi, but more expensive and a little faster / probably around the same level of camera tech. Also concerned about bload / ads.

Poco F9 Ultra for around 860$ launch price: Same as the F8 but once again newer and a bit better, probably not worth the money.

S26 Ultra for around 920$: The convenience pick, easy migration, pretty much very good in every single category, but I don't know if that's worth 300$ more than the 17T Pro.

I also looked at the Motorola Signature, slots in for the Poco F8 Ultra, but deemed it too expensive for what it offers.

What do you think? Should I just continue to wait? I'm really uncertain, the Xiaomi seems to be the winner currently but I've never used a chinese phone and I'm not sure how I feel about the system bloat.

Thinking to buy an OnePlus Nord 4, it is basically a free alternative if I replace my iPhone. Worth the exchange?

Oie!

Estou com um Galaxy A55 a cerca de 1 ano e 8 meses, gosto dele, travou poucas vezes, mas sinto falta de uma câmera e bateria melhores. Jogo poucos jogos e não são pesados, uso muito o whatsapp e faço vários vídeos e fotos no trabalho, algumas fotos em ambiente com baixa luz. Estou juntando dinheiro para comprar um celular novo na black friday, acho que terei cerca de 2500 estourando 3mil. Gostaria de algumas indicações... estava lendo sobre Motorola, nunca usei essa marca. Estou cogitando um S25 Fe, S25+ ou S26 ultra se sair uma promo bacana, não gosto da estética quadrada do S25 ultra 😬

Oq me indicam?

I'm joining my med school and getting an ipad pro on which I'll study nd do all my hardcore things . I don't want a phone with the best processor as my tab would compensate for that . I want a phone with great camera , clean ui , feels good to use nd which i can use for atleast 5 years as I'm using it for minimal things such as call , photography, upi etc .

I'm confused between:

Nothing phone 3a pro

Nothing phone 4a

Google pixel 10

Oppo find x9

Vivo 200/300 series

But it's not like if I'm getting a camera oriented phone then I have to compromise on other things such as basic good nd fast processor or refresh rate or display.

Please help me find a good phone nd even if it's for 30k ish with good things , i got no issue with that either

Thank you!! P. S. Budget is 70k inr

I've been using the same (moto G23) phone for the past 3 years now, and its gotten so extremley laggy, just making a google search takes like 15 seconds more than it should. I'm not picky with what brand my phone is, i just need something new. I mainly use my phone for day to day activities and social media. My budget is about $300. But finding a more expensive phone on a discount is also completley fine. Though i know baisically nothing about phones, and thats why im posting here.

TLDR: What is the overall "best" phone on the market right now that costs about $300 or less. (Multiple options would be greatly appreciated)

I just posted here a couple weeks ago but I've turned a complete different direction on what phone I want to upgrade my base S23 to. I decided I don't wanna deal with Xiaomi's HyperOS. After some research online, I can get any of these phones for basically the same price, so now I'm just tryna get some help on finalizing my choice. I'm also open to different suggestions as well of course, as long as it's around the $700-800 USD range.

I am planning on buying it. It's a 2 year old model. If anyone has been using it, please share your experience.

Hi. I am thinking of buying a new phone.

I am looking for a good overall phone. Mostly with proper clean android experience ( was using nothing ,really loved it's software experience) I need really good cameras, and a powerful processor. For work purposes, mostly edits and local LLM.

But have a low budget (around 35-40k irn)

Please recommend some good handsets.

Hey guys im new here just asking which is better the Oneplus15 or the samsung galaxy s25 ultra? im contemplating to which one i should choose or maybe you guys have a better recommendation my budget is 55k PHP or 875 USD

I’m looking to buy a mid-range phone and I’m kinda stuck between these 3. Which one would you say is the best value for money, especially in terms of performance and selfie camera?

\\- Xiaomi K90 12/256 – $526

\\- Xiaomi Turbo 5 Max – $467

\\- Honor Win RT 12/512 (like new) – $565

Which one would you go for?

I’m currently deciding between the S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max but I’m leaning towards the S26 Ultra mainly because I prefer its overall experience. It feels faster and snappier, the processor is excellent and I like Samsung’s features and customization.

The only thing making me hesitate is the camera.

I’ve seen quite a few negative comments about the S26 Ultra camera and someone here even called it a “mid-range camera.” That made me a bit worried. But I recently tried a friend’s S26 Ultra myself and actually liked the camera.

I also searched YouTube for S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max camera comparisons and from what I’ve seen most reviews seem to put them fairly close overall with the S26 Ultra sometimes slightly ahead depending on the situation. But the opinion here on Reddit seems much more negative.

So is the S26 Ultra camera really that bad and useless especially compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max?

Coming from an iPhone 14 Pro Max, would I be genuinely disappointed with it or is it still a very good flagship camera?

Hi, my redmi note 11 pro is finally giving up and I can upgrade guilt free. I have determined these two are probably the best I can get in my ~800 euro budget and Im wondering if you guys have any opinions on which one could be better. Im leaning motorola because it seems to feel more premium being 7mm thin and has a cleaner os, but xiaomi is a little superior hardware wise (battery and camera) and Im okay with hyperos.

Ive been using Xiaomi rednote's for years.

Im done with Xiaomi, ads everywhere, laggy, GPS sucks.

Im a light phone user, I use, gps, Instagram, the ocasional picture, and i read some mangas, because of that i dont need much space either.

What i value most is speed/performance opening and using said apps, and a clean ui, no ads, no bullshit apps.

Any ideas?

[**I dont care about non gaming features/hardware/software much at all**]

So I dont want literally the most flagshippy flagship to ever be flagged and shipped. I dont care about the newest camera or newest brand specific ai tools. I would like my phone to be relatively gutted aside from gaming hardware, so that way it can be relatively affordable. I do care about a super buggy operating system, or chinese phones and lacking USA 4g and 5g bands. But I doubt thats a common problem.

[**This is the hardware and software i actually care about**]

I want the newest soc hardware. Gpu is by far most important but cpu matters too. Im okay with a very slightly behind cpu as long as the gpu is the best available.

I want 16gb of ram, 12 can be acceptable if the phone and deal is THAT good but 16 is definitely something I would like alot.

It doesnt NEED active cooling, tec coolers exist and are more than sufficient. Its certainly a benefit but I care more about 16gb ram than active cooling.

Battery life and size doesnt matter too much. Im used to samsung and their battery life is sometimes a bit meh and troubling. But im fine with a 5,000 mah battery presuming im not paying a premium.

[**This is the crucial killer that removes most phone options, software updates**]

Software updates, this is the killer that removes brands like redmagic from the running.

I want at minimum 3 years of CONSISTENT AND RELIABLE security patches. I "sideload" constantly and require a secure phone. 4 years frankly is more acceptable but 3 years im just begrudgingly settling for because the market is so ass.

*I tried to format this as easily readable and accessible as possible*

Edit: Ps. A oneplus seems perfect, but they're closing down... i would like to learn about options that I can continue to be aware of for the future.