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Thinking about buying a New Mobile Phone - Which brands are good and which ones to avoid?

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testlink Original post #1
Aug 2, 2022 at 10:39 PM

I am thinking about buying a New Mobile Phone - Which brands are good and which ones to avoid ? My budget is Rs. 20, 000. Some phones from Xiaomi has some very good features as per their website.​


I heard of
1. Some mobile phones from some brands get too hot and even explode.
2. Bloatware in mobile phone brands like RealMe.
3. Software complaints in Samsung M series.

Any advice regarding which brand I should buy and which ones is a must avoid?
vidhubhushan
Aug 3, 2022 at 8:09 AM
it would be better to fill the questionnaire -> Questionnaire for Mobile phone purchase queries
T
Aug 3, 2022 at 8:30 AM
1. Budget? 20000
2. Display type and size? 6" or more
3. Dual sim? Ys
4. Preferred choice of brand? - Any brand without bloatware and complaints
5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)? Front facing
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 or 5G
8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)? Internet
9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? No
10. Any other info that you want to share? NFC (must), Metal Body (desirable)
vidhubhushan
Aug 4, 2022 at 7:52 AM
check models from Motorola like G82
omega44-xt
Aug 6, 2022 at 5:51 PM
+1 to Moto G82

Avoid any Oppo or Vivo branded phones (not including iQoo or Realme).
Chris_steve
Aug 18, 2022 at 5:32 PM
1. Budget? 20000
2. Display type and size? 6" or more
3. Dual sim? Ys
4. Preferred choice of brand? - Any brand without bloatware and complaints
5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)? Front facing
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 or 5G
8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)? Internet
9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? No
10. Any other info that you want to share? NFC (must), Metal Body (desirable)

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is a good phone under 20K, it has good specs and a well-built body!
SaiyanGoku
Aug 18, 2022 at 5:49 PM
Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is a good phone under 20K, it has good specs and a well-built body!
Won't recommend Xiaomi phones unless OP would flash custom rom on it.