**What phone should I buy next?** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here!

[KidCarter93]

Hi everyone,

This thread is a continuation of this thread.

This is here so you can discuss what your next phone/tablet should be, if you're not sure what to pick.

Also, if you need advice as to which device is better than another, then feel free to ask those questions in here aswell.

This is an attempt to clear out all the similar threads being created around these forums.

*NOTE* I will be requesting thread maintenance as and when it is needed, to remove any SPAM comments

 

[jmc92]

Ugh, turns out the s10+ can't be rooted because of the bootloader. Looks like it's time to return the trash to amazon :/
Still on the lookout for a new phone lol

 

[denismota]

I bought a lenovo p11 pro, but it came with L3, netflix with a horrible image, now I want to buy another tablet and I would like your recommendation, thank you.

 

[FreezyLemon]

Hey everyone, I'm looking for a new phone soonish as my old one is starting to die on me. I'm buying in Germany and I tend to keep my phones for a while (current phone is a >6, maybe 7 year-old Galaxy S6). Still has some life left in it though, so I can wait if the next big thing(tm) is right around the corner.

I know enough to root and flash custom ROMs, but I'd rather stick with official software (hassle, missing features & other bugs -> very bad experience so far).

I'm a casual-ish user, don't game at all. Mostly use the phone to watch videos, read, browse the internet, etc. Camera is not important to me.

Stuff I want:

• OLED screen (must)
• Usable to good battery life
• not too large (6.7" screen is too much, 6.5 is a lot, 6.0 is nice)
• good build quality
• software updates for a while (this is why i'm not getting a used flagship)

Some goodies/nice to have stuff:

• wireless charging
• NFC
• maybe 5G
• other things I can't think of atm

The Zenfone 9 looked pretty nice but apparently Asus has a bad track record with software support, so that's probably out.
Samsung has a good software support policy now, but Exynos is always a bit of a risk from my (outdated) experience. Is the battery life good/reliable on the more modern ones?

Google Pixels are also technically a possibility, but I dislike the company and would really rather buy from a competitor unless their phones offer something much better than the others.

Oh, I kinda forgot to mention this, but since I plan on keeping the phone for a while I'm somewhat flexible on the price. Don't really want to go >800 EUR though, and definitely not >1000

 

[aheadofsingularity]

Why not buy Pixel 6a?

1. has OLED
2. Google Tensor gives you high performance
3. 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage
4. No Bloatware, No Carrier Apps, Only Googles
5. Good Battery Life, Stays 24h, Up to 72h (Adaptive Charging/Battery Saver/Deep Sleep)
6. 6.1 inch
7. Nice to Have an recent model (New: 2022 July)
8. Android Version Update until 2025 July
9. Security Update until 2027 July
10. has NFC
11. Compatible with 5G
12. Good for rooting, You don't need special password to unlock bootloader (like Huawei or Motorola )and Google is officially hosting firmware online, you can download them for free
13. Optical Fingerprint Verification at display
14. NanoSIM x1 and eSIM x1
15. 12.2 Mega pixel rear camera
16. 8 Mega pixel inner camera

Unfortunately No wireless charging (if you wish buy Pixel 7 or 7 Pro)
No microSD
No IR

 

[ostvarivanje2021]

I have OnePlus 8 Pro as my primary device and the OnePlus 7 Pro as my secondary device.
Thinking to buy a new device having the new device as primary and the OnePlus 8 Pro as secondary.
What should I buy better in camera and in general performance and hardware with active development (custom roms) compared to OnePlus 8 Pro so it can be considering as an update.
For now Pixel is not supported in Greece.

 

[FreezyLemon]

Why not buy Pixel 6a?

1. has OLED
2. Google Tensor gives you high performance
3. good battery life (Adaptive Charging/Battery Saver)
4. 6.1 inch
5. nice to have quality (new:2022 July)
6. Android Version Update to 2025 July
7. has NFC
8. compatible with 5G
9. good for rooting, Google is hosting firmware for free
10. no wireless charging (if you wish buy Pixel 7 or 7 Pro)

Thanks for the suggestion. As I said, I dislike Google but you make good points. I didn't know about the Pixels being good for rooting, that's also something to keep in mind. I might just wait until Samsung announces the S23 phones and then decide on either the 6a (wireless charging is not a dealbreaker, and the phone looks like great value overall) or a standard S23. Apparently those might have Snapdragons even in Europe? Anyways, I don't want to put too much faith into leaks. I'm just not really sure what to get yet, so I'll wait and see.

 

[spkatsi]

XDA is the right place to ask for advice!

Looking for some help with a budget solution (150,00 euro).
Already having eyes on a) Xiaomi Redmi 10C or b) TCL 30 or c) recommendations

Stuff I want:

• small size
• good battery life, USB type C charge
• stable OS - few crashes (if RAM matters, then 4GB)
• be able to remove most bloatware (nearly all stock apps)
• micro SD

Major preferences:

• OLED screen
• recent model
• IR blaster
• fingerprint

Some goodies/nice to have stuff:

• NFC
• Dual Sim
• eSim
• good camera
• water resistant

Not interested:

• wireless charging
• 5G
• gaming
• screen resolution / refresh rate

Can I debloat TCL 30?
About Xiaomi Redmi 10C -vs.- TCL 30 ?

Thank you for your input.

 

[Adamfran]

i have galaxy s20 ultra .
what smartphone to buy next ?
what fold smartphone to buy ?

 

[chazz69]

Are there any new phones I can purchase...

Requirements, one.

Be able to actually root the phone. This means rw access to /system.

 

[krakard]

Looking for an unexpensive >10" tablet (sub 100 USD/EUR second-hand) that has good custom ROM support.

Hello everyone,

In France I see a looot of Xiaomi mipad and Huawei matepad which are really cheap and really good devices actually. Unfortunately the support for modern Androïd is off from the companies supporting them and the available custom ROMS are limited or require technical knowledge that I don't have.

So here is my question :

I need a tablet that is 10 inches or more, that has a good custom rom support (active forum etc...) for a really small budget.

What do you suggest guys ?

I got my hand on an old Pixel-C from 2016 for 70 euros ! but i need another tablet so I don't know what else to buy

best regards

 

[bmwdroid]

@krakard I can recommend the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 T810 which I own and have running on LOS 19.1 although it has only 9.7".

 

[krakard]

thanks man I'll look into that ! 9.7 inches is definitely okay

 

[krakard]

Looking for an unexpensive >10" tablet (sub 100 USD/EUR second-hand) that has good custom ROM support.​

Hello everyone,

In France I see a looot of Xiaomi mipad and Huawei matepad which are really cheap and really good devices actually. Unfortunately no updates support and the available custom ROMS are limited or require technical knowledge that I don't have.

So here is my question :

I need a tablet that is 10 inches or more, that has a good custom rom support (active forum etc...) for a really small budget.

What do you suggest guys ?

I got my hand on an old Pixel-C from 2016 for 70 euros ! but i need another tablet so I don't know what else to buy

best regards

 

[Fytdyh]

Looking for an unexpensive >10" tablet (sub 100 USD/EUR second-hand) that has good custom ROM support.​

Hello everyone,

In France I see a looot of Xiaomi mipad and Huawei matepad which are really cheap and really good devices actually. Unfortunately no updates support and the available custom ROMS are limited or require technical knowledge that I don't have.

So here is my question :

I need a tablet that is 10 inches or more, that has a good custom rom support (active forum etc...) for a really small budget.

What do you suggest guys ?

I got my hand on an old Pixel-C from 2016 for 70 euros ! but i need another tablet so I don't know what else to buy

best regards

Unfortunately tablet custom rom development is mostly dead. You would need to wait a couple of years to catch up to smartphones.

 

[bmwdroid]

Unfortunately tablet custom rom development is mostly dead. You would need to wait a couple of years to catch up to smartphones.

imho it's quite vivid on these Samsung tablets:
Tab S2 9.7 T810 s.o.
Tab S3 9.7 T825 on LOS 19 and 20 in development right now,
Tab Pro 8.4 T325 on LOS20

 

[EbaFufu]

Stuck between Redmi k40 pro and poco f4, I mostly use my phone for playing games for an extended period so I don't really care about things like the camera, only performance and throttling. Any advice? Other options are welcomed too, within that price range. Thanks.

 

[Fytdyh]

Stuck between Redmi k40 pro and poco f4, I mostly use my phone for playing games for an extended period so I don't really care about things like the camera, only performance and throttling. Any advice? Other options are welcomed too, within that price range. Thanks.

Redmi k40 pro seems the best out of those two. Then again, if all you care about is gaming, how about an Asus ROG 5? Way bigger battery, faster charging, way more optimized for gaming, compatible with a cooler accessory. Should provide a better gaming experience.

 

[TCBombLMG]

Hello, i am looking for a new phone. I dont like samsungs (as for the exynos chips in the UK) (at least not until there s23 and above are widely available lol)

lately i have been really stuck between either just saying **** it and go with a iphone or get the nothing phone 1 as its cheaper, its got that iphone design(LOVE the design), it has a decent snapdragon processor, 33wat fast charging, good battery life.

but then on the iphone side it has LONG update support, it has a refind OS, amazing performance, imessage and more but i dont wanna be trapped in the apple ecosystem but i again love the design but i HATE HATE that the iphone still used lightning instead of USB-C.

I want your advice on this should i go with the nothing phone 1 as its sick and tbh ive just heard some questionable things about the performance. please help i am so stuck. I want this phone to last me yrs.

 

[Fytdyh]

Hello, i am looking for a new phone. I dont like samsungs (as for the exynos chips in the UK) (at least not until there s23 and above are widely available lol)

lately i have been really stuck between either just saying **** it and go with a iphone or get the nothing phone 1 as its cheaper, its got that iphone design(LOVE the design), it has a decent snapdragon processor, 33wat fast charging, good battery life.

but then on the iphone side it has LONG update support, it has a refind OS, amazing performance, imessage and more but i dont wanna be trapped in the apple ecosystem but i again love the design but i HATE HATE that the iphone still used lightning instead of USB-C.

I want your advice on this should i go with the nothing phone 1 as its sick and tbh ive just heard some questionable things about the performance. please help i am so stuck. I want this phone to last me yrs.

between the iphone and the nothing phone, go with the iphone. nothing phone is really just a bad phone, that takes good design from apple. anything else about it is just mediocre.

 

[TCBombLMG]

between the iphone and the nothing phone, go with the iphone. nothing phone is really just a bad phone, that takes good design from apple. anything else about it is just mediocre.

yea i thought that but theres things stopping me like the price, the inability to install apks, im basically locked into the apple ecosystem and ik apple has improved on its customizability but its still no match to android and the huge notch like make it smaller i dont mind it but bro apple does it have to be that big?