Need a phone for mother under extreme budget

Never buy samsung budget phone NEVER EVER

True, but I suggested the 7/7T because I think that was the last 4G phone which can be had for peanuts - think 7-8K. Spending some 2K on the battery if its that bad.

We use Mi/Redmi/Poco phones at home, no issues. The main issue now is not the bloatware/ads on the phone, but the ads which comes on third party apps used which they install to make the ad go away and make new problems. This issue is true for even those with Samsung Folds/Ultras

That is true but I don’t know if you can have a genuine new battery for 2k INR. Can’t trust anyone for batteries, I feel like they all lie.

I’m well aware of the ads plague on Samsung phones, especially this so called Samsung pay and the store which installs bloatware even if you turn it off. Truly magically experience.

Battery quotes from OnePlus site only - Repair Price

Shows 1300, so lets say 2.5K with service charges and taxes

Samsung issue is an Android issue, with full screen ads which do not get removed even when back button is pressed.

Example - m-indicator.

I swear, one of these days, we will find an alternative app store which will rip out the advertising shit from APKs

Shows 1,772 INR including manual fee, cheaper than I expected to be honest. Definitely a viable option.