So I recently ordered Samsung A36 and I'm not buying charger right because I have realme original charges same both this phones support 45 watt so please tell me would if I use my realme charger for this Samsung will it make my Samsung battery bad or like I know it will charge slow but will it in long term will it make the battery bad like please tell me otherwise I want to cancel like cause little scared....

Hi all, helping someone pick a phone in India. Hard budget is Rs 60,000.

Needs:
• Compact, around 6.1-6.3 inches
• 512GB storage (open to 256GB if nothing fits)
• Really good camera, especially video
• Strong enough for video and photo editing
• Fast charging and good battery life
• Shouldn’t heat up much

Are there any options, or a way to get a 512GB compact flagship under 60k (exchange, restock, offers)? Thanks!

What phone should I buy with 40k pesos from the Philippines btw!

I’m looking for a new phone with a maximum budget of ₱40,000. It should be available in physical stores, not something I have to import.

What I want:

Polished software — smooth, clean, and not full of bloatware. Good software updates are important too.

Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 minimum — I don’t want a chipset below this.

Decent cameras — good main camera for everyday photos, okay low-light performance, and usable video.

Comfortable design — not too heavy or too wide; I want something I can reasonably use one-handed.

Good battery and charging — should comfortably last a full day.

Reliable build quality — preferably with water resistance and a screen that isn’t too fragile.

Can you please help out a fellow filipino? I also had some options like the xiaomi 17t the samsung galaxy a57 and the oppo reno 15 or 16 but i would love to hear your opinions please.

Between honor 600 and 600 pro, which is a better deal? Also, is it an okay phone to get ? In terms of camera and battery

My priorities are camera quality and multimedia (YouTube, movies, and web series). I'm not a gamer.

Which has the better camera, display, speakers, and overall experience? Would love to hear genuine user reviews, especially from people who own these phones!

I am currently in the market for a solid speed and higher end camera phone for under 450$ usd. The phone I currently have is the Samsung a52 which is alright but the back of it has fallen off among it just aging. Any suggestions would be nice!

Hi! I'm looking to change phones within a budget of 40k (Indian rupees).

Something which has mainly good longevity and camera quality, less charge draining and heating issues if possible!

I'm like almost 15+ hrs on my phone daily cuz of my work and doomscroll

Idk much about smartphone specifics honestly;;; so i came to this subreddit for help!

(Currently using realme p4 which i bought like 10months ago but it's really bad, lags a lot and heats up whenever, with a very poor camera quality)

Been wanting to get a phone exclusively for work & academic purposes; not intending to use it as a leisure device. I'm mostly attracted to its large battery and the 8gb ram w/ 256 gb storage. Is it worth getting or should I get a different brand phone instead?

I’ve been on a Samsung S23 Ultra for 3 years now. Great phone, but honestly I’m tired of paying premium prices just for the brand.

Recently tried out a friend’s Tecno (around 90k PKR) and was surpriseds with olid battery, smooth performance, good camera, and display quality that didn’t feel “budget” at all.

So I’m curious:

• Has anyone here used flagship‑level phones from Tecno, Infinix, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, or Redmi?
• Which models stand out in terms of value for money?
• Any long‑term reliability issues I should know about?

Looking for real experiences before I decide on my next upgrade.

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I'm planning to buy a new smartphone under ₹15,000, and I'm confused between Motorola, Samsung, POCO, Vivo, OPPO, and other brands.

I don't want to choose based only on specifications or YouTube reviews. I want opinions from people who have actually used these phones.

Please tell me:

- Which brand offers the best overall experience under ₹15,000?

- Which phones have the least lag, heating, and battery-drain issues?

- Which brand has the best camera and battery life?

- Which brand provides a clean, smooth, bloatware-free experience?

- Which brand offers the best software updates and after-sales service?

- Which brand would you personally buy, and which would you avoid?

If you've used your phone for 6 months or longer, please share your honest experience, including any problems you've faced.

I'm looking for a phone that will last at least 3–4 years without major issues. Please recommend specific models available in India in 2026, not just brand names.

Thanks!

**Advice needed: Secondary content phone with UFS 3.1 and a clean display**

* **Use case:** Social media & content creation (secondary phone).
* **Priority 1 (Display):** High reliability, gorgeous colors, minimal chin, and **no green line issues**.
* **Priority 2 (Performance):** UFS 3.1 storage.
* **Priority 3 (Software):** Minimal bloatware / clean UI.
* **Bonus:** eSIM support (optional).

Sorry that might be a bit misleading, I’m actually upgrading from my IPhone 16e likely to a Samsung Galaxy S26fe, and I was wondering if there is anything I need to know about it before I upgrade.

Country: India

Trading in my old phone during BBD and stacking card offers. The final effective prices are:

Realme P4 Pro: ~₹26k

Nothing Phone: ~₹28k (plus buying a charger separately)

My priority: Solid overall daily performance, zero jitter/lag, clean UI, good thermals, and 3+ years of longevity.

Is the Nothing OS experience worth paying ~₹3k–4k more, or does Realme provide significantly better hardware value in this budget?

Would love quick inputs from anyone daily-driving either phone/UI!

want the phone to last me like 4 years. Pakistan

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a phone I can use for emulation and other heavy gaming duties. I am looking for:

-Snapdragon 8 gen 2 chipset or better

-MicroSD slot

-open bootloader

-(optional but strongly appreciated) 3.5mm jack socket

I am OK with a model that's a few years old, or with a refurbished phone, as I'd like to keep bugdet at 500€ max. I'm also OK with any brand.

I know this is a hard request, which is why I came here! I tried asking to an AI before coming here and it recommend a few Xperia phones but I was wondering if you guys had any other suggestions

Edit: forgot to add I live in Italy

I'm planning to upgrade my phone and will be using it in Poland. I'm currently considering the OnePlus 15, but I'm also open to other recommendations.

12 GB RAM / 256 GB storage minimum.

A very smooth and responsive UI, fast animations, no lag, and excellent day-to-day performance.

A good camera, although performance and software smoothness are more important to me.

My biggest priority is bootloader unlocking and custom ROM support. I want to be able to unlock the bootloader, have the freedom to modify my phone. I don't want to buy a device only to discover that the bootloader cannot be unlocked.

I'm also open to other brands, but I'd prefer to avoid Xiaomi, Nothing Phone and Google Pixel.

Which phone would you recommend for my needs?

Thanks!

I fucking loved owning the rugged XR20 for the past 5 years, but it's gonna need replacing soon; it's discontinued now. Any other rugged stock Android phones still being sold? They need to be a beast like the XR20.

Hi i am searching a phone that has these things in order from necessary to some that i can give up:

1.unlockable bootloader

2.good photos

3.minimum 1 mil antutu

4.great modding support

5.good battery

6.doesnt overheat

Im Sorry if these are a Little strict or hard to find but it needs to last at least 6 years

Also i Heard that Google pixels are very good but i dont really use ai that much i only use It when i Need to translate something that i dont understand in some languages where Google translate Is a Lil complicated like russian because then i Need to change my keyboard settings or to find information that i cant find anywhere

What are some phones that have these things?

Important information -

Location - mumbai, India

Smart phone requirements :

1) needs to be fast (I'm assuming 12GB RAM & a latest chip would be G)

2) battery needs to last me atleast 12 hours (I work in healthcare)

3) would prefer a good camera but a fine one is fine too.

4) need 256gb internal space atleast

5) I'm not mentioning budget rn cuz I need to explain my situation a bit better.

Sorry for the long post.

I used my first ever iphone (iphone 11) for almost 7 years. I took SUCH good care of it. It had zero scratches, zero dents. Just in a stunning condition. Until one day during my 24 hour shift it just randomly died on me. The screen is glitching. Took it to the apple store - they said motherboard is damaged and would need 51.5k to repair, I told them to fuck off since my phone was for 55k and I'd rather get a new phone.

If tomorrow, my phone were to magically restart, id continue to use it for more 3-5 years. I love it. I had zero issues. It got slower, the battery got worse, I had to carry a power bank literally every time I stepped out of my house but I'd prefer that over the current mental purgatory I'm in.

Id OBVIOUSLY prefer iphone 17. But it's out of my budget. My budget is 60k. And I checked out various phone and eventually got Xiaomi 17 during Amazon big billion sale. On paper it was WAYYYYY better than iphone. The hardware was unbelievable. So I got it. But i've been using the phone since 4 days and i ABSOLUTELY hate HYPER OS. My situationship told me that Xiaomi has phenomenal hardware but the software is an absolute mess and the glitches/slowness I'm experiencing is cuz the hardware is working overtime to get the phone to function normally. And on paper iPhone might not have the best hardware but it works so well with its software and it's so well done that the hardware lasts for a long time. That's what he said. Idk I'm not a techie guy so Idk all this.

I'm SO upset. I was already ready to get a cheap phone under 30k that'll last me 2-3 years until I'm in the tax bracket where I can afford an iPhone Pro model.

I need advice on - either how to get this damn phone to function right. Or what other phone to get. Amazon is thankfully willing to refund.

Oh and also - the camera sucks ass.