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Good morning!
I'm reaching out to the mobile tech experts here for some advice.
Note: I’m aware of the general smartphone recommendation threads, which I’ve already checked, but given the length and specificity of my needs, I thought it would be better to create a dedicated post.
While I do use power-hungry apps like Chrome and Instagram frequently, I consistently notice that the Android Operating System itself is always the biggest drain on the battery – and by a significant margin!
Here’s a fresh battery usage graph from last night on my Xiaomi. The situation is really dire. Even with battery-saving mode enabled, screen brightness set between 1% and 10%, and minimal usage, I often see the battery drop from, say, 95% to 45% in just about an hour. Again, that’s with very light usage.
The second most important factor for me is the camera. As a photographer, I’m possibly looking for a smartphone with a high-quality camera that can serve as a substitute when I don’t have my DSLR with me. The camera on my current Xiaomi Mi 9T is decent, but its low-light performance leaves something to be desired (which I was aware of before purchasing it).
For my next smartphone, I’d like the camera quality to be at least on par with the Mi 9T and have video stabilization. I don’t care about having a ton of megapixels; I’m more concerned with the quality of the sensor.
I’ve already done some preliminary filtering using Kimovil, but since I’m not an expert, I’d rather seek advice from those with more experience, especially considering the overwhelming number of results.
I’m also open to considering iPhones, despite their prices, as iOS, being a proprietary system, tends to offer better OS optimization and therefore more efficient battery management.
I'm reaching out to the mobile tech experts here for some advice.
Note: I’m aware of the general smartphone recommendation threads, which I’ve already checked, but given the length and specificity of my needs, I thought it would be better to create a dedicated post.
Background:
I previously owned a Huawei P9, then a 2018 Galaxy model (whose battery lasted just 4 months), and I currently use a Xiaomi Mi 9T. I’ve grown tired of smartphones that, right out of the box, last a couple of days on a single charge, only to see the battery life plummet drastically after the first software update. This has happened with all of my devices, despite following best practices like avoiding full 100% charges, using dark mode, and other battery-saving measures.While I do use power-hungry apps like Chrome and Instagram frequently, I consistently notice that the Android Operating System itself is always the biggest drain on the battery – and by a significant margin!
Here’s a fresh battery usage graph from last night on my Xiaomi. The situation is really dire. Even with battery-saving mode enabled, screen brightness set between 1% and 10%, and minimal usage, I often see the battery drop from, say, 95% to 45% in just about an hour. Again, that’s with very light usage.
Ultimately I’m in the market for a smartphone with a well-optimized OS that won’t degrade the battery life after just a few weeks of usage.
The second most important factor for me is the camera. As a photographer, I’m possibly looking for a smartphone with a high-quality camera that can serve as a substitute when I don’t have my DSLR with me. The camera on my current Xiaomi Mi 9T is decent, but its low-light performance leaves something to be desired (which I was aware of before purchasing it).
For my next smartphone, I’d like the camera quality to be at least on par with the Mi 9T and have video stabilization. I don’t care about having a ton of megapixels; I’m more concerned with the quality of the sensor.
I’ve already done some preliminary filtering using Kimovil, but since I’m not an expert, I’d rather seek advice from those with more experience, especially considering the overwhelming number of results.
I’m also open to considering iPhones, despite their prices, as iOS, being a proprietary system, tends to offer better OS optimization and therefore more efficient battery management.
