Hello everyone. Just wanted to share my phone journey ;) Comment down yours'

1. microsoft lumia 430 (fun)
2. galaxy j2
3. redmi 4A (most used)
4. note 8 pro (legend)
5. se2 (mistake)
6. s20fe (disappointing)
7. poco m3 (not bad)
8. galaxy a52 (reliable)
9. galaxy a 55
10. s23 ultra (first flagship)
11. s25 base (small)
12. s24 ultra (second ultra)
13. vivo x300 (could not get used to os)
14. iphone 17 pro

I am thinking to buy a flagship phone. However these brands available in my country and I need you guys suggest one for me. Even new model that's need to wait to buy also fine too because I can wait.

i realized the other day that i literally haven't heard my actual phone ringtone in like three years. the second i boot up a new device it goes straight onto vibrate or total silent mode and stays there forever.

it feels like the only people who still let their phones ring out loud in public are boomers or people trying to annoy everyone on the train.

are you someone who actively micromanages your custom notification sounds, or is your device permanently muted 24/7?

Hi, my iphone 13 battery started blowing up so im in need of a new phone, im a heavy phone user, since my battery capacity went down to 52% in under 3 years. I went to verizon and they said i obviously cant trade in with my phones condition and the only available offer without trade in is with the google pixel pro 11 which would be free and add nothing to the bill. my only problem is the front camera, they said the google pixel has higher megapixels then apple but i looked at both of them and the google pixel had awful camera quality and taking selfies with good quality is one of the most important things to me. i always carry a mirror with me so i know how i actually look and the iphone is almost the same as looking in a mirrror, i can literally see my dry skin on it its so good. if there is any way i can turn off the google pixel smoothing effect to actually look like me that would convince me but at apple they told me its not possible since the google pixel uses ai to auto smooth it. im just not sure if its worth it to save the $1000 but be stuck with a worse front camera and the phone for 3 years or if i should just get the iphone 18 pro straight from apple with no strings attached.

I am thinking of iPhone 17, Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10... but I don't know much about phones, and I don't have any preferences. I just want something that I can use for like 5 years.

i’m an art student so something with a decent enough camera & a decent battery life is pretty much all i ask for (obviously nothing that’s known for black-screening suddenly or anything)
budget of under like £300 max, switching over from iphone hopefully so, any suggestions?

Hi, I am looking for some phone advice for upgrading from a really old iphone 7 Plus. The thing is, I am happy with the phone, I am just forced to upgrade due to the IOS being outdated (15.8.8). So I can't use most apps including banking.

I do not want a new phone and always buy refurbished, I really don't want recent AI/Gen AI features, just something that has an OS recent enough that allows me to use basic apps.

I am used to using Apple but I don't care what brand it is if it works for my needs.

I have a fairly low budget (I'm not sure yet but £300 - £400?)

I am considering keeping my old phone for music and photo storage, esp as storage costs so much now, so the ability to easily transfer over would be nice, if possible?

Data privacy and protection is important

The idea of a Fairphone interests me but I've never had one and I'm not sure how they work or how difficult they are to use, tbh the more I hear about Google and Apple as companies the more I would like to try something like a Fairphone..any thoughts? They might be out of my price range, unless you can still get older models

I'd love a decent camera but I realise this is limited with a lower budget

I am not very tech savvy, I have a severe chronic illness so I can't do a massive amount of research, so I really appreciate advice and recommendations.

I received emails from google takeout about a request to download data from my google account i never requested.

I did use google takeout months ago for some stuff, after that i received a request email a month later i didn't request for... same thing happened yesterday!!

I changed passwords and updated everything but still don't understand why this happened.

Did someone gain access to my account somehow?? I never received an alert except for this!!

I'm currently using the S26 12/256GB Exynos model right now, and I just got a deal to trade it in for the Realme GT 8 Pro 16/512GB plus an extra $100. Honestly, I’m really into a phone with a solid camera and decent gaming performance, so I’m thinking the Snapdragon, Ricoh GR camera, and 16GB RAM will be a nice upgrade from my current setup. Do you think this is a good deal? How is the realme for long term use? Or should I just hold out for the S27 Ultra when it drops?

Hi everyone! I’m looking for some advice to choose my next Android phone (no iPhones for me). I’m based in Santa Marta, Colombia, so heat is a very real factor to consider here—ambient temperatures are consistently warm/hot.

My budget ceiling is around $625 USD (2.5 million COP), but I’d obviously prefer not to overspend if it’s not strictly necessary.

Here are the 3 main options I'm looking at right now:

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (8GB / 128GB) – $450 USD (\\\~1.8M COP)

Samsung Galaxy A57 (8GB / 256GB) – $350 USD (\\\~1.4M COP)

POCO F8 Pro (12GB / 512GB) – $625 USD (\\\~2.5M COP)

My main dilemma: I am really drawn to the raw power, specs, and storage of the POCO F8 Pro, but since it hits the top of my budget, I don't want to overspend if the camera setup ends up disappointing me. On the flip side, the S25 FE offers a great camera balance, but 128GB feels tight and I'm worried about thermal throttling in high humidity/heat.

Questions:

If you own any of these in warm climates, how do they handle thermal throttling?

Is the camera on the POCO F8 Pro decent enough, or is the jump in camera quality on the S25 FE significant?

Are there any other Android alternatives under the $625 USD mark that offer a strong balance of performance, decent cooling, and respectable cameras?

Thanks in advance for the help!

My Moto g84 is starting to lag a bit, so I’m looking for an upgrade. My budget is max 500-550 euro.

i dont know if i should buy new or go for a used/refurbished device. i need
- decent battery (nothing crazy just one day wihout midday charges)

-decent camera (camera isnt my number one priority but i want it to be good)

-at least 3 years of software support
shoudl i buy new or used let me know.

I think oneplus 15 is a good option. But is there any other options ?

Which out of these would you choose and why? I am stuck on these 3 phones.

I have been eyeing s25 ultra for quite sometime due to its build quality (titanium) and refined OS.

But my main concern is the battery life and longevity of the phone. For s25 ultra users, after 1 year of release and latest One UI 9 update, is the battery life/SOT affected?

And then I saw a post that mentioned the camera quality is affected by the latest update, which is quite concerning.

Hello! I'm in desperate need of a new phone because mine is getting really slow and the camera is bad. I can't decide what phone would be the better investment so I'd appreciate some help deciding.

I'm mainly looking for something with a good camera and something that will last me for a few years before I have to replace it again.

I'll also take other suggestions if there are any, I have a budget of about 600-700€ or 670-785USD but would like to stay on the cheaper side if possible.

I've been comparing camera phones in this price range, and I think the main camera hardware matters a lot more than just the megapixel count. A 50MP sensor with good light gathering and OIS can sometimes produce better night shots than a higher-resolution sensor with weaker processing. These are the brands I'm looking at (yall please suggest more if ive missed anything):

Motorola – The Edge 70 Fusion has a 50MP Sony LYTIA 710 main sensor with OIS and a 13MP ultrawide. I'm curious how its sensor and processing perform in darker scenes, especially with moving subjects and indoor portraits.

OnePlus – Interested in how its main sensor handles exposure, shadow detail and noise reduction. Does Night Mode actually recover detail, or does it end up smoothing textures too much?

Samsung – I'd like to compare its HDR processing and colour consistency in mixed lighting. Some cameras handle bright signs and street lights well but struggle to preserve details in darker areas.

Nothing – Curious about its processing, particularly shutter speed, skin tones and how much detail survives when shooting in low light.

Xiaomi / Redmi – Also worth comparing for sensor size, aperture and OIS. A larger sensor and wider aperture can make a real difference in how much light reaches the sensor, even before Night Mode processing kicks in.

The main things I'd compare are sensor size, aperture, OIS, autofocus performance, shutter speed and multi-frame night processing. OIS helps reduce blur from hand movement, but it can't freeze a moving person. Longer Night Mode exposures can brighten a scene while introducing motion blur, and aggressive noise reduction can make faces look waxy.

I'd also be interested in 4K video in low light. Some phones take decent night photos but struggle with video noise, exposure shifts and stabilisation. If you've used any of these phones, which one performs best in actual low-light conditions? I'm particularly interested in camera samples or comparisons rather than megapixel counts alone.

I am looking for a new Android phone, and camera quality is my top priority. I don’t play games, so performance is less important to me.

I am considering the Pixel 11 Pro XL (with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage) for around $1,200, but I’m debating whether it’s worth waiting for the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Galaxy S27 ultra. I am also open to other suggestions.

My budget is around $1,400.

Which phone would you recommend for the best overall photo quality? should I wait?

I was just curious when buying an iPhone from the Apple store they only give 14 days return policy. However there are places that offer bigger return window on smartphones like Best Buy is 30 days and my local Costco is 90 days.

Of course the longer the better, however sometimes there is only the choice to buy from Apple store for availability.

So my question is, is 14 days enough time to evaluate the device fully to uncover any hardware flaws that would require an exchange?

Or is it definitely better to get it somewhere else with longer policy just in case?

Hi everyone!

I currently own a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, but I’ve never really used the S Pen. I’m also not particularly interested in photography or using all the advanced camera features.

My main issue with my current phone is that it’s too heavy and bulky for my needs. I’d like to switch to something more compact, lightweight, and smart, with excellent battery life.

I’ve done some research and found a few options, such as the Xiaomi 17 and Vivo X300, although I can’t seem to find them anywhere in Finland. I’ve also considered the Samsung Galaxy S26, but I didn’t really like it. Two other options I’m aware of are the Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 10a.

Which phone would you genuinely recommend? Budget isn’t an issue. I’m looking for a reliable daily driver with excellent battery life, minimal heating issues, and a lightweight, compact design that makes one-handed use comfortable and easy.

If there are any other phones I should consider, I’d really appreciate your suggestions!

For my ZFold8 most have adhesive. Should I be wary to cases without? Even Spigen uses it .

I hate from the bottom of my heart not having notifications that stays on the lock screen, hyperos as regular behavior deletes all notifications from the lock screen once unlocked, it is a huge giant deal breaker, I tried getting used to it but can't

I take lot of pictures and I care a lot about my phone's camera (that's why I bought a Xiaomi, Leica optimization) so no Samsung cause I don't like their processing

I was considering a pixel but would feel like a big downgrade hardware wise going from a Xiaomi 15 to a pixel 11 pro, worst screen, worst chipset, average camera

No iPhone, I've been an iphone user all my life and it turned out extremely boring for me, since I switched to android I'm way happier

Also, I won't root my Xiaomi to fix that notifications behavior cause I have multiple bank accounts and different apps that are vital to use for me

So, any suggestions for a phone with AOSP notifications behavior, flagship hardware and camera?

Should i try Infinix Note Edge Phone?

Hello guys,

I have a Samsung S22 ultra and it has an issue right now so am thinking of buying a new phone. I have an option to send it and try to fix it or get the HONOR X9e Pro 6. The s26 ulta is almost double the price and I can wait for few months and buy it if my phone get fixed or try the honor brand.

Do you guy recommend it? What will I notice in difference?

I wanted to try iPhone but it is insanely expensive so I have to opt for something cheaper.

Let me know

Another issue with my iPhone is all chargers wiggle left and right and will only charge at certain angles. I am going to see the port cleaned professionally to see if it helps and possibly get the battery replaced. But was wondering if it was just worth selling this phone on fb marketplace and then buying a pixel 10a