The battery life is quite good.. I hv both the devices in my house. I'm not a fan of exynos chip. It has given us problems. I think it's better to go for a Snapdragon.
I used to be skeptical of brands other than Samsung, but in mid-range phone Samsung is not the best.
I am a college student and in need of a budget smartphone. My budget is 10-15k.
I would prefer a phone with a good chipset and possibly a good display. I game once in a while, other than that my needs are basics. The phone will be mainly used for listening to class, social media, checking emails...