Budget 10-15K Recommend me a good android phone

avi

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I am looking to replace my Redmi Note Pro 7. Here is what I want:

- good performance
- good display and speakers
- good battery life
- expandable storage
- dual sim
- camera is not a priority

I short listed some, but I am not sure how good are they:

1. CMF by Nothing Phone 1: I am not sure about software quality of Nothing. Also, this is a new brand, so don't know how good is their service in India
2. Poco X6: It ticks all of boxes, but it has non expandable storage
3. OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G: Heard from a friend that OP has lost quality control and phones are bricking after software updates
4. Motorola g85

The prices are slightly high now, but during festive offers they were all around 15K (Nothing was at 13k). So I am hoping to buy during Diwali sale.
 
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I am looking to replace my Redmi Note Pro 7. Here is what I want:

- good performance
- good display and speakers
- good battery life
- expandable storage
- dual sim
- camera is not a priority

I short listed some, but I am not sure how good are they:

1. CMF by Nothing Phone 1: I am not sure about software quality of Nothing. Also, this is a new brand, so don't know how good is their service in India
2. Poco X6: It ticks all of boxes, but it has non expandable storage
3. OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G: Heard from a friend that OP has lost quality control and phones are bricking after software updates
4. Motorola g85

The prices are slightly high now, but during festive offers they were all around 15K (Nothing was at 13k). So I am hoping to buy during Diwali sale.
Don't even consider poco. I think poco is shutting down its all website and service by December end and it has motherboard issues.

One plus green line issue, my friend has it feels like a cheap phone.

Moto g85 again screen and software update issues, they will give updates so late.

My father has cmf nothing 1 blue color, very good phone for 15k - nice processor, 2 camera in back unlike those ugly phones with 4 cameras, best software super clean and effective, great battery, expandable too.


I think you should go for cmf if you prefer a balanced , clean phone
 
CMF phone 1 will be my top pick, check GSMArena review. I think its software is good, better than BBK or Xiaomi but UI is kind of subjective. Xiaomi's OS optimization seems poor compared to others as its phones have consistently low battery life relative to its competitors, again check GSMArena.

If you are in a Tier 1 or 2 city, Nothing might have its service centre already.
 
- Should not be vulnerable to Greenline issues.
That rules out all the AMOLED / POLED panels no? My understanding was that statistically less displayes suffer from it

You can go for Realme narzo 70 turbo. During the sale the 6gb variant was going for 15k so wait for diwali it might come down to it again.
Noted, I think it was 14k during sales.

Don't even consider poco. I think poco is shutting down its all website and service by December end and it has motherboard issues.

One plus green line issue, my friend has it feels like a cheap phone.

Moto g85 again screen and software update issues, they will give updates so late.

My father has cmf nothing 1 blue color, very good phone for 15k - nice processor, 2 camera in back unlike those ugly phones with 4 cameras, best software super clean and effective, great battery, expandable too.


I think you should go for cmf if you prefer a balanced , clean phone
Poco is just shutting their websites no? but yeah, it is probable that are winding up the brand as well. But I do trust Xiaomi

tell me more about One Plus green line issue?

yeah, CMF was also my number one choice earlier. It does not have stereo speakers or NFC.


CMF phone 1 will be my top pick, check GSMArena review. I think its software is good, better than BBK or Xiaomi but UI is kind of subjective. Xiaomi's OS optimization seems poor compared to others as its phones have consistently low battery life relative to its competitors, again check GSMArena.

If you are in a Tier 1 or 2 city, Nothing might have its service centre already.

GSMArena review is pretty rounded.
 
I read the posts. It is truly very scary to buy used phones, especially from OLX or other online marketplaces.
Local dealers can be approached with this issue. Or they will ensure the phone is working reliably.
Ordinary, General, or unsuspecting buyers can get in a fix due to this scam. Yes, I call it a scam. Sellers can buy a phone on EMI, use it for a few days, perhaps for nefarious activities, then sell the device without paying pending EMIs. The buyer will then be on the hook for any activities and the EMI, which will also attract interest and penalties.
 
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