**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

 

[Fytdyh]

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?

Unfortunately you would have to wait a couple of years for apple to play catch up with android, like 15 years. Or give up that smartphone design and focus on what features and customization options you get.

 

[EbaFufu]

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.

Thanks, I guess I should start considering gaming phones then

 

[innergat]

I do t know but for sure i wont buy a Xiaomi again

 

[TCBombLMG]

I do t know but for sure i wont buy a Xiaomi again

why?

 

[saikyom]

I had a galaxy s5 for the longest period, I still like it but want to upgrade
what I'm looking for
-below 200$
-root + custom roms
-3.5 headphones jack
-better ram + processor

 

[TCBombLMG]

I had a galaxy s5 for the longest period, I still like it but want to upgrade
what I'm looking for
-below 200$
-root + custom roms
-3.5 headphones jack
-better ram + processor

A52 from Samsung SD version just incase they have other versions
Google pixel 5a
Maybe, there just phones I've heard r good. Do research yourself also to make sure Ur getting what u want.

 

[Fytdyh]

I had a galaxy s5 for the longest period, I still like it but want to upgrade
what I'm looking for
-below 200$
-root + custom roms
-3.5 headphones jack
-better ram + processor

If you live anywhere but USA, get a Xiaomi Redmi. These are well made phones, with good hardware and a lot of custom roms.

 

[Icicles-crop]

Recommend me a phone under 40k pkr (150 usd).

Hello everyone

I am new to forum.Don't know much about smartphones. Actually this one is gonna be my first ever smartphone.I just want an overall good mobile that has all the basic functions with sufficient storage so I don't have to worry about using a sd card and doesn't hangs/heats alot like the current one I am using(it's not mine btw).Its a plus if the camera is any good though doesn't really matters alot.

I live in South Asia (Pakistan) and am looking for a smartphone between 30k-40k rupees though can extend my budget to 45k.

P. S. Sorry for my poor English and vocabulary.English isn't my first language.

Additional info:I just got admitted to medical college So that's why I need a good phone.Classes start in March.

 

[V0latyle]

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You need to provide more context and detail in order to get the answer you need. What region of the world are you in? What features or functions are you looking for?

 

[Icicles-crop]

Welcome to XDA. Please read the Forum Rules, and don't forget Rule 3:

You need to provide more context and detail in order to get the answer you need. What region of the world are you in? What features or functions are you looking for?

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[James_Watson]

Xiaomi Redmi 10A. 4GB RAM + 128GB device storage. Its price is about Rs.40,999 in mistore.pk.

 

[jwoegerbauer]

Take note that a portion of installed RAM chip ( usually about 1GB or so ) is reserved to Android OS framework. So how much RAM do you really need? As much as you really need is the right answer: for Android 11 it's 4 GB. The best answer is as much as you can get.

 

[cash2phone]

Well, there are certain factors associated with this. likewise :-
Android or iOS
Processor make
Budget
Camera specifications
Storage
build quality

The market is flooded with mobile phones. That is totally your call which one suits your need.

 

[diabloo_678]

mi 11 ultra Or xiaomi 12 pro

what up guys ? i'm hesitant between these two devices
Mi 11 ultra (china) for 670$ Or xiaomi 12 pro for 700$ (global)
which is the best deal ?
i'm asking because i heard about the issus with china rom and don't want to risk bricking the device flashing global rom
also: can i install google apps on china rom without rooting the device?
let me know what y'all think ..

 

[Oswald Boelcke]

mi 11 ultra Or xiaomi 12 pro

what up guys ? i'm hesitant between these two devices
Mi 11 ultra (china) for 670$ Or xiaomi 12 pro for 700$ (global)
which is the best deal ?
i'm asking because i heard about the issus with china rom and don't want to risk bricking the device flashing global rom
also: can i install google apps on china rom without rooting the device?
let me know what y'all think ..

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[Icicles-crop]

Xiaomi Redmi 10A. 4GB RAM + 128GB device storage. Its price is about Rs.40,999 in mistore.pk.

I was thinking about buying OnePlus Nord 10 5G.It seems much better than the redmi 10 A and costs exactly the same.What do you think about it?

 

[Icicles-crop]

Forget about the previous post of mine.My budget just increased to 70k PKR.So any new recommendation around 70k mark will be appreciated.

Thanks and cheers.

 

[Koysii]

Vivo X fold plus Vs Xiaomi Mix fold 2 Vs Oppo find N2

Which phone should I buy next in these foldables? My first foldable and one will be bought from China giztop tradinhshenzhen etc

So far Vivo X fold plus is my most likely choice after viewing so many reviews of the phone and the software origin os 3 I think I can live with the minor problems by using adb to help. My only gripe was location history on Google maps not working, BUT I have since found alternatives that will work hopefully. Everything else like notification issues etc can be fixed via adb I've read Vivo has promised 4 os updates on the fold plus iirc. I'm not bothered about android auto never use it anyway. I open Google maps app without needing android auto mode. Never use Google voice assistant. Ads I'm used to on MIUI so should be no different.

I do have a Xiaomi Mi 9 phone at the moment since new 2019. The phone still works fine but now it won't receive any new updates and the memory 64gb is not much. It is starting to stutter sometimes. So mix fold 2 would be ideal choice as I love the look of MIUI however the thinness/fragility of the phone and inferior cameras compared the x fold plus has placed it in 3rd position. Also Xiaomi being more popular does support bootloader unlock and rooting so that is a major bonus. However I've not rooted or blu my Xiaomi Mi 9 so I don't think it appeals to me that much as I don't like custom ROMs based off aosp. Xiaomi.eu ROMs only support upto the CN ROM supports upto. The way Xiaomi release phones so quick it leaves your flagship in the dust half a year later. So my mi 9 was redundant within half a year to Mi 9t pro or mi 10 whichever was sooner.

Oppo find N2 I love everything about it however the outer screen size is just unusable for me as I've always preferred large screen phones. I don't want to be unfolding always as well when sometimes you want to quickly search something on the outside screen.

Can anyone shed some light on problems and positives you have had with any of these phones. Especially things that you really want to work but that don't work on these phones.

 

[spacetimelord]

hey everyone, so im in 2023 now and still using a galaxy 2014 note 4 n910t
i have two of them and theyre still my favorite they'll be my apocalypse book readers and informational knowledge video hoard backups now (with micro usb thumb drives ofcourse because theyre 16gb internal each ) but, but im too lazy to manually rebuild android and
i just want to play some apps that require atleast android 8.0, i dont wanna ditch the snote apps for a custom rom either and i tried spoofing the build.prop to get around this apps minimum requirement but it didnt work
so i need a new phone
and im freakin overwhelmed i dont mind something old still but

3g of ram and the quad core snapdragon uh 2.7 ghz processor is plenty for me but i know everything newer these days is so much better lol aslong as i dont downgrade that shiz i'll be happy

F*** 5g lol aslong as i can unlocked gsm t mobile atleast and or verizon with a 4g sim
ATLEAST ANDROID 8.0
easily rootable and lots of development, mods and fixes
cheap enough to buy a backup eventually to surgically repair the main one day for under 350 or 150 w ould be even nicer, but am somewhat variably open there
i barely text or call just wanna read books play 8.0 apps and open 100 tabs in the browser to conduct investigative research. i dont mind waiting a few secs low ram and slow processors too too much
and with a couple years of sturdy withstanding and lasting durability reviews would be nice
i'd like something i could get to the "unremoveable" battery and motherboard atleast without too much hassle though, i want another 9 yearer for myself basically

ima miss the removeable battery and probably stylus too but
...id consider a tablet too.. even something older but could manually flash a upgraded android version system onto. doin resaerch but this is where the experts are

any suggestions? :S

 

[mustardman29]

World compatible 4G/LTE frequencies and Galaxy S22/23 size, but less expensive.

My requirements are 4G/LTE world-compatible. Specifically, N. America + SE Asia. Size should not be larger than Galaxy S7, S22, S23, so that it fits nicely in my pocket. Most phones mentioned here are larger and/or don't support a lot of 4G/LTE frequencies, requiring more country-specific versions. I know that we are only talking mm size differences in some cases but it makes a difference. I carried around an S8 for a couple years (before it died) and hated it even though it's only a little bit longer than my S7.

If money was no object I would just get an S22 or 23, but I don't want to spend $500-$1000 on a phone that goes everywhere with me and could easily get damaged, lost, or stolen. Support for 5G would be nice but 4G/LTE is still quite adequate for my needs. My budget is $200-$400 US. I'm thinking that maybe an s10e G970F/DS will work and the F can be easily unlocked to take custom ROMs. There are some for sale on ebay.