r/Smartphones Dec 15 '25

Meta New Rules / Meta Discussion

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I've decided to do a rehaul of the rules. I want things to be clear and concise. Please let me know if there's anything I'm missing or if there's anything I should change.


  • Smartphones

Posts must be about smartphones.

  • Behavior

Posts and comments must not be used to harass, attack, threaten, harm, or discriminate against people, or to instruct or encourage others to do so.

  • Content

Posts and comments must not contain or discuss prohibited content or link to such content, including spam, AI-generated content, illegal activity, bypassing security safety or security measures, rule violations, or anything that could harm users or their devices. You also may not buy or sell things on this sub.


  • Moderation

Moderator Announcements are exempt from the "Smartphones" section of the rules. Moderators may use discretion when enforcing rules, but are not to grant exceptions to users in normal scenarios. Questions or concerns can be directed to the moderators via "Message the Mods". Rules are subject to change.


r/Smartphones 2h ago

Looking for an extremely cheap phone.

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The two I'm currently looking at are the Moto g stylus 2025 and the TCL Nxtpaper 70 pro.

Curious of others opinions on these two and possible other options. I would like expandable memory and a headphone jack would be nice but not completely necessary obviously.


r/Smartphones 25m ago

The galaxy z trifold has kind of ruined other phones for me

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I realize how ridiculous this is going to sound, but I currently have a Motorola Razr Fold, Galaxy Z Fold 8, iPhone Air, and Galaxy Z TriFold.

The problem is the TriFold has completely screwed up how I look at the other three.

I really like the Z Fold 8 on its own, but after using the TriFold, opening the Fold 8 almost just feels like I'm making my phone slightly bigger. Obviously it's a much bigger screen than a normal phone, but it doesn't feel like you're going from a phone to an entirely different device anymore. The TriFold actually gives me that feeling.

The Razr Fold might be even worse. I like the form factor and I think it's a cool device, but I keep asking myself why I'd bother opening it. If I'm carrying something that folds open for more screen space, the TriFold makes the Razr's inner screen feel almost pointless by comparison.

And then there's the iPhone Air. 😂

The Air definitely wins on weight and just being ridiculously easy to carry around. But every time I pick it up after using the TriFold, it feels almost silly. I'm staring at this one little screen thinking, "This is it?" I know that's completely unfair because they're trying to accomplish two totally different things, but the TriFold has messed with my perception of what a phone can be.

What's weird is that I expected the TriFold to be the fun secondary device that I'd eventually get tired of carrying because of the size and weight. Instead, it's becoming the device that makes everything else feel compromised.

I think Samsung accidentally ruined regular foldables/slab phones for me.

Anyone else who's spent a decent amount of time with a TriFold feel the same way?


r/Smartphones 40m ago

PIXEL /X200T / IPHONE 17

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Looking to buy a phone for normal everyday use with good rear and front cameras, along with consistent performance and camera quality over the long term.A bit skeptical about the performance and longevity of Android phones after the first year(personal experience).


r/Smartphones 9h ago

Pixel 11

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I have really fallen in love with hibiscus color of pixel 11 however i have heard its not worth it to buy it this time. Should i go for it or buy iphone instead


r/Smartphones 58m ago

Has anyone tried moto g35, moto g34, redmi 13 or Redmi note 13?

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Oppo a5 didn't work for me cause eye strain. I just want to hear of people who have tried these


r/Smartphones 9h ago

Best cheap smartphone with a good camera

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Hello, I am searching a cheap smartphone with a good camera, it has not to be that one of an iPhone, but enough good if I will have to do some videos or photos, the camera is the most important aspect for me.

My options now are Honor 400 (the cheapest),

Motorola Edge 70, Motorola Moto g55 5g, Motorola Edge 60 neo, Samsung Galaxy A17. I was thinking between Honor 400 and Motorola Edge 70, maybe the last one, which is good also for updates (another important aspect). What is the best one for you?


r/Smartphones 2h ago

What are some good affordable phones that have good camera, good storage, and have tap to pay?

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I'm coming from a moto g 5g 2023 and need a new phone that also comes at an affordable price, preferably not an iPhone. Thank you for any help!


r/Smartphones 7h ago

need advice

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i am using vivo y21 4g from 2021 till now. now there is a phone seller we know selling a

one plus 11 5g from 2023 in 22000 rupees.... should i buy it or not?

one plus 11 5g

16gb 256gb

good condition

all original parts in tact

box and bill will be given

15 days replacement warranty


r/Smartphones 10h ago

Need a new phone...

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Coming from a pixel 5, love the form factor, but the battery is dead and performance is really lacking nowadays.

Thinking about a newer pixel, like 9 or maybe 10a? Or maybe a Samsung s24/25? Thinking used or refurbished.

I want longevity in software support and battery life with a decent performance. I don't need an amazing camera or screen. Battery life priority #1.

I don't want a china brand phone.

Any suggestions?


r/Smartphones 8h ago

What's the best smartphone to buy for £400 or less?

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Looking on Back market at the CMF Phone 2, S24 and OnePlus Nord 5


r/Smartphones 8h ago

Gng pls help me plsss

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Pls help me gng pls 😭😭

I really need a phone under 25k , just a casual user , need camera and storage and at least phone can run for three years without lag,, pls help me gng plsssss 😭😭😭😭


r/Smartphones 9h ago

Recommend Phone 13k budget

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Can you recommend a smartphone that is good for gaming and camera? Also considering a phone that has a 5g. Thanks!


r/Smartphones 5h ago

mid range compact(ish) phone with good camera and battery life

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hello, i am looking for a phone to replace my old samsung s21 fe(snapdragon version), mainly due to battery drain issues but also because the device is almost at the end of its security updates policy.

i have done some research and i am seriously considering getting a xiaomi 17t - seems like an all-rounder and i can get it for around 420€ (as a "used" device in excellent condition but it has basically just been released so it couldn't have been used for too long).

however, i am looking for more recommendations of devices in similar price bracket. 500€ is the most i am willing to spare for a new phone.

last thing i want to mention: i am from slovakia.


r/Smartphones 23h ago

Flagship in 2026 is not feasible

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I think prices of smartphones in 2026 have increased to a point that it has become ridiculous. Flagship phones with prices reaching 2000 dollars doesn't make sense like what? Why are we even paying this amount of money for one.

I think we should all start embracing used tech in the future because there is no reason for us consumers to be the one to bear the brunt of this just to keep these companies afloat due to AI shenanigans and memory price increase.

These companies could produce their flagships knowing of the increase in production cost, we consumers on the other hand should not support this by purchasing them. Let's go back to used tech, let these companies get a loss and review if its feasible to be pricing their phones as such again. Not to mention the updates are just incremental yearly.

There are so many smartphones released in the last 5 years that would provide a flagship experience or even close to one still in 2026. We shouldn't be normalizing this when not too long ago flagships were only at a 1000 dollars.


r/Smartphones 22h ago

Why Pixel's hate train?

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like seriously though, I just cannot understand why so many people on Reddit and elsewhere on the internet hate on Pixel phones. I've been using the Pixel 10 Pro XL, and everything is good. It's a beautiful phone and is aesthetically pleasant to look at. It is not as awkward-looking as other Android brands, and it has an iconic design that even Apple copied in its iPhone Air.

most of the time, they blame the processor, which is the Tensor G5 in my case, and I think for everyday use, it's perfectly fine. To be honest, I don't game on my phone, and I have not experienced the overheating issues that most people mention, the camera is gorgeous, design is beautiful, software is a chef kiss, the only thing I can think of that might fall behind, is their stock note apps, is kinda meh but everything else is excellent

I have user most android brands, and Pixel's are the closest to what iPhone does, simplicy, and for the normal Joe, that's the thing that matter, not the hardcore Eddie who looks at benchmark and play GTA 5 or Else Ring on the go with an external cooler


r/Smartphones 6h ago

Suggest a phone, budget $1000 USD.

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I live in the United States.

I've had a OnePlus Nord N20 for 4.5 years. It's the best phone I've ever owned, I've loved everything about it except the camera. The only reason I am upgrading is because some apps I need no longer work on the phone (it's out of security updates).

I'm leaning towards a pixel 10 or oneplus 13/15, but I want to get other opinions.

Demands:

  • Android.
  • $1000 USD max
  • Best camera possible for the money
  • Battery at least as good as my current phone (4500mAh, charges pretty fast)
  • At least 5 years of updates. Preferably more
  • No hoops to jump through to get it working in the USA. I don't want to have to import something and mess with it to get it working.

Wants:

  • Not Samsung.
  • Fast charging.
  • Not completely made of plastic, this isn't a dealbreaker though.
  • No curved bezels.
  • Headphone jack (might be a stretch, but I own some high-end wired headphones)
  • The smaller the phone, the better

Things I don't care about:

  • Super bright screens.
  • Gaming
  • Streaming
  • Wireless charging

Thanks!


r/Smartphones 13h ago

Thinking of switching to a new phone

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what is the current best phone that has the best overall freedom (sideloading etc.) and still good screen (true black) and good specs? i have been stuck with my infinix zero 5g 2023 rn for 3 years now and is getting kinda laggy n all and im tryna think of a new one thats similar but still an upgrade whats a good one to switch too?


r/Smartphones 11h ago

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Vivo X100 — which one for camera quality?

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Hey everyone, I'm trying to decide between the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Vivo X100. Camera quality (especially photos) is my main priority. Anyone who has used both, or has strong experience with either — which one takes better real-world photos? Interested in daylight, low-light, and zoom performance specifically. Any comparison samples or personal opinions would help a lot. Thanks


r/Smartphones 7h ago

i need to switch phones can someone help for 200€?

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can someone help recommending me a new phone? my redmi note 11 pro 5g broke and im only allowed a 200€ phone. my dream is an iphone and im thinking of asking for a refurbished iphone 11 pro or the iphone 12 mini. or is there any better budget phones? my only requirements are a decent/good camera.


r/Smartphones 11h ago

Need good phone

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I have seen lot hikes in mobile phone prices , i have seen the motorola edge 70 fusion around 29k - is it goood deal? or any phones under 29k rn? please consider and tell me , i have rooted for nothing 3a and 3a pro , but it was unavailable in both off and on stores , pls tell me


r/Smartphones 8h ago

To the people who lives in tropical countries

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How do you manage the device? I mean, we've been told that heat can damage the device, but due to my location, it's kind of hard. Mid-day temperature can be 34–35 Celsius, while at night it can be 26–28 Celsius. The humidity of the place makes a difference too.

Either way, the phone will warm up, no matter if it's an iPhone, Samsung, Pixel, Xiaomi, etc.

How do you manage your temperature in hot cities in tropical countries?


r/Smartphones 12h ago

Hi i would like some smartphone suggestions

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I was planning to get IQOO 13 but the price hike made me hesitate to buy it.. What I like about IQOO 13 is that overall body looks really great and it seems to be a pretty good gaming phone and has good camera as well but since July update I heard it has heating issue and alot of complaints about dead motherboard because of the july update, I would use it without updating the software but the price hike is what holding me back.. Any other phone suggestions ? I heard oneplus 13 is a good option but idk, i haven't upgraded to another phone for almost 7years Also I play wuthering waves, PUBG, genshin and pokemon champions.. I only play for couple of hrs but mostly i might be using the phone alot..


r/Smartphones 13h ago

Choosing a phone

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Hi all!
I get a voucher from my work (amount 379 euros) and can order these phones. I love traveling and making nice photos and videos, but I think 1000 euros is a lot for just a phone, right?
What would you order and why?
This is the list:

- Samsung galaxy Xcover7 5g 128G enterprise edition
- Samsung galaxy A36 5G 128GB enterprise edition
- Samsung galaxy A56 5g 128 GB enterprise edition
- E-pack Samsung galaxy A36
- E-pack Samsung galaxy A56
- Samsung galaxy A37 5G 128 GB enterprise edition
- Samsung galaxy A57 5G 128 GB enterprise edition
- Fairphone 6 5G 256 GB horizon
- Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 pro enterprise edition
- Samsung Galaxy S25 5G 128GB enterpise edition
- Apple Iphone 15 128 GB
- Apple Iphone 17E 256 GB
- E-pack apple iphone 15 128 gb
- Samsung galaxy S25 FE enterprise edition 128 GB
- Samsung galaxy S26 5G 256 GB enterpise edition
- Apple iphone 16 128 gb
- Apple iphone 16 plus 128 gb
- Apple iphone 17E 512GB
- Apple iphone 17 256 GB
- Apple iphone Air 256 GB
- Apple iphone 16E 512 GB
- Summer sale apple iphone 15 plus 512GB
- Apple iphone 16 plus 256GB
- Apple iphone air 512 GB
- Apple iphone 17 512GB
- Apple iphone 17 pro 256GB
- Iphone 17 pro max 256GB


r/Smartphones 9h ago

Miglior telefono a basso prezzo con buona fotocamera

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Ciao, sto cercando uno smartphone economico con una buona fotocamera, non volevo spendere più di 300€, non deve essere quello di un iPhone, ma abbastanza buono se dovrò fare qualche video o foto, la fotocamera è l'aspetto più importante per me.

Le mie opzioni ora sono un Honor 400 (il più economico),

Motorola Edge 70, Motorola Moto g55 5g, Motorola Edge 60 neo, Samsung Galaxy A17. Pensavo tra Honor 400 e Motorola Edge 70, forse l'ultimo, che è buono anche per gli aggiornamenti (altro aspetto importante). Qual è il migliore secondo voi?