Phone with good camera in 35k range

1. Budget? - max 35k, would be good if its somewhere around 25~30k
2. Display type and size? - any size will do
3. Dual sim? - would like but not mandatory
4. Preferred choice of brand? - None
5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)? - just need good camera with optical stabilizer
6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS,Stock Android etc). - Android
7. Preferred connectivity options (Dual 4G,802.11AC/5Ghz(not 5g mobile network) wifi). - 4G and Wifi
8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)? - Multimedia, pics and internet
9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? - none at the moment

This is a phone for my friend in Ukraine and she would like to spend somewhere around 500USD. The main usage is camera for pics and videos and occasional gaming, though she plays on her desktop. Any help would be appreciated

OP 7T is still the best phone for 35k in India. Cheaper phones mainly lack OIS in cam, but Realme X2 Pro is still a good cheaper device (surely 7T has a better UI).

Where are you buying the phone exactly?

She will buy locally in Ukraine, I am not sure if Realme will be available there so lets consider this is not an option.

Edit: Realme is available in Ukraine

kartikoli said:
She will buy locally in Ukraine, I am not sure if Realme will be available there so lets consider this is not an option.

Edit: Realme is available in Ukraine

I mean, there's not much point asking about a phone purchase of Ukraine in an Indian forum. Assuming similar prices, go for OP 7T, it is a safe choice that can only be bested by older flagships at its price.

omega44-xt said:
I mean, there's not much point asking about a phone purchase of Ukraine in an Indian forum. Assuming similar prices, go for OP 7T, it is a safe choice that can only be bested by older flagships at its price.

Yes, that's true but just wanted to help her and give some suggestions, dealers can sell anything to customers so it's better she have some phones to prioritise. Now she will go to a shop and look for these 2 models and decide

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Ask her to checkout 4pda forum:

*4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=968850&st=0#entry89730241

Thanks will forward the link

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Realme X2 Pro is an excellent phone. Getting regular updates and no UI issues.

Though there are new & better phones from realme under 35k such as the Realme X3 Superzoom (12GB + 256GB) @33k

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Zangetsu said:
Realme X2 Pro is an excellent phone. Getting regular updates and no UI issues.

Though there are new & better phones from realme under 35k such as the Realme X3 Superzoom (12GB + 256GB) @33k

Check the earlier posts, phone is going to be purchased in Ukraine.

Is realme X3 superzoom better than 7T or x2? As she confirmed that realme is available in her country we can easily assume that other models will be there.

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@SaiyanGoku

kartikoli said:
Is realme X3 superzoom better than 7T or x2? As she confirmed that realme is available in her country we can easily assume that other models will be there.

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No way, it is a cheaper phone for some reason, right.

You get same SoC but build takes a hit, main camera lacks OIS, has LCD display (120Hz vs 90Hz isn't a big deal) & Oxygen OS can be considered better than Realme UI. It is a better value if all you care is gaming.

omega44-xt said:
No way, it is a cheaper phone for some reason, right.

You get same SoC but build takes a hit, main camera lacks OIS, has LCD display (120Hz vs 90Hz isn't a big deal) & Oxygen OS can be considered better than Realme UI. It is a better value if all you care is gaming.

Only thing she care is camera, no gaming or anything else. I am not into camera phones so no idea if OIS is something she should prefer over others.

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OIS is optical image stabilization which is always a handy feature to have when taking photos especially in low light.

kartikoli said:
Is realme X3 superzoom better than 7T or x2? As she confirmed that realme is available in her country we can easily assume that other models will be there.

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Check the reviews first for X3 as its a newly launched phone.

omega44-xt said:
No way, it is a cheaper phone for some reason, right.

You get same SoC but build takes a hit, main camera lacks OIS, has LCD display (120Hz vs 90Hz isn't a big deal) & Oxygen OS can be considered better than Realme UI. It is a better value if all you care is gaming.

X3 has LCD IPS display and 30W charger instead of 50W charger so that is why less price.
No HDR 10+ and plastic frame instead of aluminum (cost cut)
But Camera specs is topnotch.

whitestar_999 said:
@SaiyanGoku

No idea about EU/Ukraine market.

SaiyanGoku said:
No idea about EU/Ukraine market.

Forget country, just pick a camera phone in 35k range?

kartikoli said:
Forget country, just pick a camera phone in 35k range?

OP 7T using gcam + usb-c to usb-c passthrough + 3.5mm jack 2-in-1 dongle

I had a chat with her and it seems there is some discount on samsung S10 lite and its cheaper than OP 7T so this is another option to consider, Ofc we get a brand name too

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Ukraine
Girl. Friend
High end phone.
Hope you are not paying for it.

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chetansha said:
Ukraine
Girl. Friend
High end phone.
Hope you are not paying for it.

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Hahahahah No, I am not and she is working under me. trainied her from start so if there is anything these people need help they write there reliable indian boss

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kartikoli said:
I had a chat with her and it seems there is some discount on samsung S10 lite and its cheaper than OP 7T so this is another option to consider, Ofc we get a brand name too

S10 lite is a good choice as well, even though expensive. Didn't suggest earlier because it is 43k in India. It has better battery life, slightly better cam pics (due to software) & better brand reputation. 7T has a better build, display (90Hz vs 60Hz but both are AMOLED), telephoto cam & stereo speakers.

omega44-xt said:
S10 lite is a good choice as well, even though expensive. Didn't suggest earlier because it is 43k in India. It has better battery life, slightly better cam pics (due to software) & better brand reputation. 7T has a better build, display (90Hz vs 60Hz but both are AMOLED), telephoto cam & stereo speakers.

Yes, I think this is a best choice now after discount