Need a phone which gives lo-fi, slightly lower quality and no harsh over cleanliness images or harsh details, is compact and doesn't have all the forced ai features. Brand and price don't matter

I currently have an iPhone 13, I'm planning on getting a new phone this year and was looking to go back to android.

I'm mostly looking for a trustworthy camera, one I can just point and shoot and I know it will take a good photo. I really like that on the iPhone, I remember on my previous Xiaomi phone it wasn't that trustworthy, they often looked weird.

I also really value a smooth and polished OS, I remember MI UI was a bit funky at times 4/5 years ago.

Lastly, I need a good battery, at least a full 12h day. Screen time is usually around 5/6h. But mostly for when I go hiking, I need a battery that will last the whole hike.

Regarding budget, I really didn't want to go more than 550€. Ideally around 450-500€.

TLDR: Good camera processing (not necessarily megapixels), good, smooth, consistent and trustworthy OS, good battery.

What brands should I look at?

- Google Pixel I can only get Pixel 10a and maybe Pixel 10 (last year's model I think?)

- Samsung I've never been a huge fan but could give a last chance-

- Xiaomi? Are their cameras/OS improved nowadays?

Thanks in advance :)

Hi everyone. I'm looking for some help here. my budget is $300-400 USD as I'm in the usa. I need a phone that is bigger than 6.3 inches as I have gorilla hands. Battery, YouTube, social media -some games,and would love some OS updates for a bit.

Currently I'm using a Motorola edge 2024 that I use for work, and I dig it. But my current personal phone is a Samsung a71 5g that needs an upgrade STAT please!!

I would like an camera that has great clarity with the zoom in, fast focusing and takes great photos in the dark.

I've been using iPhones for years, but I'm thinking about switching to Android for my next phone. The OPPO Find X10 has caught my attention, and I'm wondering if it would be a good first Android phone or if I'm overlooking some obvious drawbacks.

I'm not unhappy with my iPhone, exactly. But after using it for so long, I kind of want to try something different instead of automatically buying another iPhone.

The main reason I'm considering the Find X10 is the camera. The high-resolution main and telephoto cameras sound promising.

Battery life is another thing I care about. I'd like a phone that comfortably lasts a full day, even when I'm taking lots of photos, using maps, and browsing social media. Good charging speeds would be a nice bonus, too.

My biggest concern is actually the switch from iOS to Android. I've been in the Apple ecosystem for a while, so I'm wondering how much of an adjustment it would be. I'm not particularly interested in customizing every little thing, but I do like the idea of having more freedom over how my phone works.

I haven't made up my mind yet, and I'm not necessarily set on OPPO. I'm open to other Android phones if there's a better option for someone coming from an iPhone, especially if the camera is a priority.

I'd appreciate honest opinions, including reasons why you wouldn't recommend it.Thanks!

Admittedly my father is an Apple fan boy so I’ve been completely immersed in the Apple ecosystem my whole life, but I’m kinda at the point now that I’m starting to feel the need to explore options.

I wanted a secondary device to use in tandem with my main iPhone that will give me a good idea if swapping to Android would be a worth while experience.

I was thinking about looking into a tablet as I could use that in with my Linux pc as a drawing tablet or possibly an extra display. But I’m also worried that Android tablets suffer from the same problems iPads do (being stuck in that weird inbetween of phones and laptops) and would benefit me for getting an actual phone.

Any advice?

Edit: I’m from Canada

Looking to upgrade during the Flipkart sale. Budget is ₹30k, can stretch a little if it’s worth it. I play BGMI for a couple of hours most days and also use the phone for college work, so it multitasks a lot.

My last phone started heating and dropping frames within a year, so that is my biggest worry. Camera matters less to me.

Shortlist right now: realme P4s, Vivo T5 and Moto Edge 70 Fusion

Has anyone used the P4s for gaming over a few weeks? Does it stay stable or throttle? Open to other suggestions in this range. Context: I am Indian!

HELP

I've been trying to decide on one phone for 20 days now and I still have no fucking clue what to get

I was running the pixel 6 pro till now(it got hit with a pink line after ~5 years)

Two things that bothered me about it are connectivity and battery life

About me: I don't play games on my phone, my most used apps are chrome, Whatsapp, insta, messenger, discord and Twitter. I don't take a lot of pictures of myself, just a few group pics here and there when I'm out with friends/on a date.

I just want to pick a phone that I'll be able to use for 3-4 years without worry about it lagging/connectivity and not have to carry a powerbank around with me to keep it alive

I was currently looking at the Redmi K90, vivo s50 pro mini and realme GT8 but... I just don't know atp 🥲

I'm from Bangladesh if that's important (idk but automod told me to add it)

Help me pick a phone! As someone that is still on an S9, you can probably guess I'm generally not a phone person. My only real priorities are:

• I can use banking apps for at least the next 5 years (this is the only reason I'm getting rid of my S9)
• decent battery life
• small size

I'm overwhelmed with the amount of options out there and as someone that has never paid attention to phones, I don't know where to start. All I know is I like the Android UX better than Apple. Right now I'm looking at old models like Pixel 8a, S23 since I don't see the point in spending a lot of money on a new phone when I'm barely going to use it.

Thanks to anyone that can help!

So I recently started my college so now I need to buy a average phone under budget ( 16k ot 17k ) not second hand. Few things I needed is like storage a lot 😁 average camera and processor( I don't know any thing about these all please recommend so good phone samsung is the first pick tho).

I visited Acadia with my cousin this week and noticed his phone took much better photos than mine, especially landscapes and distant subjects. I’m planning a trip to Yellowstone next year, so it got me thinking about upgrading to a new phone for wildlife and scenery.

I’d like to stick with Android and have been checking out phones with better zoom, but how useful are they for photographing distant animals? I’d rather not lug around a separate camera. Something that can handle rain and dust would be nice too.

What features matter most to you when choosing a phone for travel? What Android phones would you recommend?

My budget is €350-500, and the key things for me are a decent battery that can last heavy usage for up to and beyond a day, fast enough charging, a minimum of 256 GB storage, being close enough to stock Android and a decent camera.

I've narrowed it down to the Nothing Phone 4a, the Pixel 10a, and the OnePlus Nord 5 (though I'm a bit wary of them pulling out of Europe for ongoing support).

From the above 3, which would you choose, or do you have another recommendation? Thanks.

Hi all! I currently have a xiaomi poco F3, but have had it for 5 years and now looking for a new phone, no idea where to look though.

I'm mainly looking for just a reliable phone, that performs well, and with which I can't do a lot wrong. I dont really have a desire to play high-level games, or the camera doesn't need to be the best one ever. Nevertheless I'd still like it to perform decently well in these regards. I know it's somewhat generic, but thus I was wondering if there's a phone who's kindof agreed to be well-rounded for this purpose.

Budget is around 500 euros. If really necessary, can be a bit more, otherwise if this can be achieved with a lower budget, evidently this would be even better.

In any case, thanks for any input!

Hello, I'm at a stage of my phone's life (pixel 7) where I have to start thinking about an upgrade. I've recently got an offer from Google to upgrade to pixel 11 for 679 pounds (UK) before trade in. I truly don't care for the ai functions. I don't game on my phone. I use it for basic things, photos, watching yt, listening to music and video essays about 20 year old video games I've never played.

Is there a better option, brand new or refurbished for me right now? I don't mind refurbished phones but I am worried about the support life for them.

My budget is 34k indian rupees, I need an android where software updates don’t make it slower, and looking for non curved display because I heard curved displays fail, I’m recently traumatised by my recently purchased iPhone 13 Pro Display turning green days after ios 27.

So please suggest some good phones without motherboard/display failures, one that doesn’t heat up much for hours of mobile legends on 90 fps & max graphics. Also some PC / switch emulation.

In this economy I feel like X8 pro max is a very good deal, but as a Snapdragon fanboy, I'm kinda sceptical about the Mediatek processor. Also I'm not a hard core gamer who plays BGMI/ Battle Royales, but I want the best all rounder performance phone! So please suggest should I go for value for money or extra 10k will give a better deal!?

P.S. I'm from India btw!

Hi! Iive in Canada. Can people with Pixel Phones chime in. Are they good? Was going to swap from Samsung to possibly a Pixel. I was looking at a S56 and the Pixel 9a seems comparable and no Samsung stuff that I don't use anyway.

I am looking to upgrade from my iphone 12 pro max. What I am looking for in an android phone is probably most foremost is battery life, typically I average around 4-5 hours of screen on time per day, (mixed use web browsing, youtube, social media, not really into gaming), so having a phone to handle that would be good (like 4-5 hours without turning on any battery saving mode) , also if combined with a battery saving mode is enough to last for 10-12 hours for long road trips or flights, would be nice.

In terms of software support, I would want my android phone to last for long as my iphone has, (my iphone is really starting to feel slow cause battery degraded to 75%), so 5 years of OS support would be ideal. Camera wise, it's not a big deal, just decent camera's is good enough

In terms of price, I would like to spend around 2000 aud (maybe up to 2500 aud if the suggestions are really good), still should last me at least 5 years.

Just for reference, some phones that I was eyeing on where the Oneplus 15, however the Oneplus brand is discontinued now, and I am not sure if thy still have issues with the Vodafone network in Austrlia, as well as the Oppo Find X9 Pro (however the find x9 pro seems a little steep at 2299 aud from JBHiFi)

In terms of storage, probably around 256-512gb. Although I do not play any mobile games, having enough storage to just keep photos locally instead of paying for google cloud or whatever does sound nice (however feel free to correct me if that's too foolish)

Hello all you lovely people in this sub. I currently have a OnePlus 12 and I'm pretty happy with it, except for the batter, which is down to 87% battery life and isn't lasting a full day anymore. I know I could replace the battery and the phone would work completely fine. The other option I'm considering is getting an oppo find x9 pro, which I can find for around 800 euros. The battery alone seems amazing and I understand the upgrade in the other specs wouldn't be that huge in general.

My thoughts are with the phone prices going through the roof and no good news insight, my thoughts that it wouldn't be possible to get a deal like this in a couple of years. So I should trade in while the phone still has some value(around 200 euros hopefully) and for net 600 euros I can get a new phone that will last 3 extra years. What are y'all's thoughts on it ? Sorry if I rambled on too much

Edit I'm located in Denmark

Can anyone reco what’s the best android smartphone nalilito na ako kung ano bibilhin ko sa daming nagsilabasan ngayon. Please help wala akong ideas about android. Iphone user here gusto ko na mag switch to android. Budget range 20k-40k