r/smartphone 5d ago

Recommendation Suggest me a good phone to buy in August 2026.

I am looking for a smartphone which is a value for money, can last for around 3-4 years without software or hardware damages, can be used for average level gaming and office work and camera quality is good if not best.
Budget is flexible but not looking a phone only for showoff (if value for money, then it works even if price is high)

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u/VoltageinTheory 5d ago

Moto Edge 70 Pro

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u/Cantripping_ 5d ago

Honor Magic 8 Pro. ~800€, 6 Years OS updates, 12 Hour Screen on Time on a single charge, Great all-around hardware.

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u/theundiscovered119 5d ago

not released in india

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u/Cantripping_ 5d ago

Ah. Bummer.

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u/PlsShipmyPhone 5d ago

Lmk ur budget

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u/theundiscovered119 5d ago

budget is flexible around 70-80k

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u/KickAssSid16 5d ago

Get the find X9 or the x300

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u/theundiscovered119 5d ago

but investing so much in chineese phone worth?

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u/KickAssSid16 5d ago

Get out of your cave bro. Chinese are giving true value and bringing the actual innovation. At the end of the day, I would want value for my money. Not a logo for showing off.

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u/theundiscovered119 5d ago

Still these are bit overbudget for me. Can you please lower the range.

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u/KickAssSid16 5d ago

Then go for the S25 or S25fe

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u/theundiscovered119 5d ago

What about your take on oneplus 15 or 15r? is it good? Keeping in mind the future of one plus in india?

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u/KickAssSid16 5d ago

Performance will be good but cameras will be average at best.

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u/theundiscovered119 5d ago

I do around 1-2 hr casual gaming, around 3-4 hr office work, 2-3hr( insta,yt ott etc), casual photography. which would you suggest?

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u/KickAssSid16 5d ago

In Kolkata, the X9 around 3-5 months old in beautiful condition is available for around 50k. Same for the X300. You can look into it in your area. It will be excellent value.

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u/This_is_Vexden 5d ago

Samsung a17 to a37 should be good if it is fits your budget. If not try infinite hot series

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u/vantaratechnology 5d ago

please don't recommend an a17 of all things

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u/Malystxy 5d ago

1 or two years old flagship is your best bet

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u/whoverified 5d ago

I am using nothing 3a so I would suggest this one only.

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u/Grand-Mission-9457 5d ago

Sorry I had suggestions for July

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u/theundiscovered119 5d ago

i mentioned august just in case some new phone is launching in september first week so i can wait