How to choose the right phone fy in 2026?
▲ 78 r/Frugal_Ind+1 crossposts

How to choose the right phone fy in 2026?

The situation the world currently is in is crazy, i am used to be (still am but not as popular as good old times) the 'tech' guy in my family, whenever someone in my family needed to buy something like a smartphone, or a laptop, or to build a pc... they had their go to guy (me).
But recently, i mean over the past 6 months or so i have been losing that tag, but its not the tag what i miss, its the market which appreciated any price bracket.
So the way of my operation was learning their budget and their use cases and suggesting them a phone online if they're choosing the safe option, but if they're a risk taker and wants something better for the money, i usually go to the used market, contact many use phone vendors which i personally know and find a device which qualifies the conditions of the user and i personally inspect them thoroughly and give it to them.
In the first few months or years, it was just a hobby but later on many people started asking me for suggestion and to pick up phones for them, like distant relatives, friends of family or even classmates from what i recall i would have picked phones both offline and online for at least 50 people by now but things are taking a steep turn.
I used to be very confident of the help that i provide and i usually try to help everyone but rn the only set of people i can help is people who have the budget of at least 28 to 30k and people willing to take risks or sacrifices.

i still try to give advices and suggestions regarding this but iam not as confident, but if yall want yall may dm.

But if you want a general advice form someone who have been in the sales of used and new phones for the past 3 years, id say, with the current market its best to go with something which will last you a while than prioritizing a single thing, look for good thermals and good software, and make sure there is a good no of years of software updates yet to be received.

PS: 90% of the time when i make a suggestion for laptop or phone or anything in general, those will be devices which i have personally used, and tested before suggesting and yes i have used almost all devices which is available generally in the market rn. its more like a hobby for me.

u/Sarng_fx — 2 days ago
▲ 52 r/TeensofKerala+1 crossposts

Ev two wheeler owners, oru chinna opinion venam😭🤌

Currently 18, and joined college. Buttttt

College lek povne bussinte inside polum idhvere kandit illa, beyond the steps keriyit illa coz athrekyym theraka(students from 3 schools, my college and general naatukar).

Most days risky commute aan, step mmel ninnit or thoongi pidichit.

Lisence ipo aduth kittum but vandi aayt college vere vidan veetkark pedi, so probably not in first semerster but rn am very confused about which one to go for.

Iam not a flashy guy, i just need a practical and reliable commute, appo thought abt splendor 2023 model or abv(e20 compatibility).

But veetukar parayane scoooter edkana, dad already have a scooter and personally not a scooter fan.

And an uncle of mine who is a chetak user suggested i get an ev so that i can travel mindlessly without fear of fuel costs.

But ellaam koode ketepo enikoru confusion, coz a good ev will almost be double of a used splendor, chetak c3503 is around 1.3l ryt?

Pinne petrol scooter is kind of mehh... naah

Similar price nn splendor edtha millage kitum, i love the handling nd everything.🤌😭iam just confused.

Bussil povumba nannayt dress cheyth poyalum ellam kolam aavum, bought a new pair of shoes but idan dhairyam ilaaa,itll be ruined in one day.

Fellow reddit brothers 😭🤌guide me.

u/Sarng_fx — 5 days ago

Ig iam the only one facing ts

Sooooo this is a vent more like a really frustrated one.

I turned 18 very recently and i needed my license soon like maybe within 2 months if possible, the only thing i have to learn was to drive a car in higher gears, everything else was quite okey, with that confidence i went to the website.

Since i had to make things quick i had to apply it online, by myself! At that time ill be the only one home and would not be in a situation where i can close my hs and roam around for stuff so i tried to do things on my own and i did actually book a slot for LL test, but the date allocated was quite later, like 3 months apart and yeah id have to wait atleast a month and half for the DL after that so itll add upto almost 5 months. I almost accepted this but then i had a frnd call me and say that he has his test in the following week(he's younger than me by 1 month) and thats where things took an awkward turn.

From my anneshanam i found out that malappuram district delivers these services very slow so i thought it'd be better if i choose kozhikode and there was this driving school offering the date of your choice, even if its just a week away for an extra....(ifykyk) so i went ahead and proceeded with that ( losing the 1300 i paid for the first registration) but as soon as i changed my RTO the regulations and facilities changed, now dates started to get allocated like a week away and tests csn be taken from our own devices under their supervision! Justt the fking next day after i paid...

Appa njan pottanayi😭🙌

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u/Sarng_fx — 21 days ago

Devagiri strict ano?

I hear a lot from people around me, that devagiri is crazy strict for a college.... students may ik more...? Define strict...? How bad is it? Give examples

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u/Sarng_fx — 22 days ago
▲ 119 r/TeensofKerala+2 crossposts

Got in love with parippuvada recently ;)

So i was always a puffs or samosa guy, loved the masala n all and i didnt mind about oil that much. But lately ive grown really fond of parippuvada, not like i eat it everytime i go out but

Veyneram aya amma choikum chayak nthelum medikaanoooooo😌, and even she's surprised when the puffs and samosa guy says "amma parippuvada mathi, adh ilenki onum medikandatttooo"

Idk if its just me but i rly dc if its just me, adh ingane oru boost oo horlickso kooti oothi kudikan🥹🙌

Btw anyone else like ? Or do yall still go with puffs?

Any suggestion for parippuvada+vibe spots in calicut?

Picture credit goes for ig-@jazcravings

u/Sarng_fx — 1 month ago
▲ 158 r/KeralaSpeaks+4 crossposts

Children of kerala glorifying violence

Recently came across several reels in IG glorifying physical assault.

At what point does a human gain power to punish another? What crime did these victims of such physical assault commit?

If you look well enough these fights are not some push n pull, they are brutal life changing assaults

I wonder what action did the authorities of respected schools took inorder to deal with this... given the fact that they are minors

Any victims here? Or people who have spoken to them? Or even any authorities? Coz i have brothers of this age going to schools and school was once a place which offered a sense of security to parents.

u/Sarng_fx — 1 month ago

Suggest first bank for teenager

Which is the best bank account for an 18 yo?

What are your conditions for an 18 yo starting his first bank accnt?

Is federal bank the only option with zero balance and proper branch network in kerala? Or am i missing out?

Almost went with sbi and kotak(saw instant zero balance ads) but people said their support network is not strong.

Each bank users tell their opinion..

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u/Sarng_fx — 1 month ago

First bank account suggestion

Which is the best bank account for an 18 yo?

What are your conditions for an 18 yo starting his first bank accnt?

Is federal bank the only option with zero balance and proper branch network in kerala? Or am i missing out?

Almost went with sbi and kotak(saw instant zero balance ads) but people said their support network is not strong.

Each bank users tell their opinion..

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u/Sarng_fx — 1 month ago

Which is the best bank account for an 18 yo?

What are your conditions for a teen starting his first bank accnt?

Is federal bank the only option with zero balance and proper branch network in kerala? Or am i missing out?

Almost went with sbi and kotak(saw instant zero balance ads) but people said their support network is not strong.

Each bank users tell their opinion..

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u/Sarng_fx — 1 month ago

Suggest similar perfume plss

Ive been using this perfume for like a year now, its my daily wear mostly and its good.

Its not a perfume which projects and make others look back when i pass by but its something that blends well,you get that soothing soft fragrance when you hug or sit really close with someone wearing this perfume.

This was gifted to me and i really liked it but i want to try something new as well, after quite a lot of searching i purchased the whiskey smoke bourbun and was disappointed but it was just 80rs.

Now id like to get a suggestion from yall perfume experts before buying, my budget is only 500rs but ill be okey with 25+ml.

I have one in mind which is Twilight by kenaz but the ads make me feel like its too much mango-ish. Suggest me a good one guyss!

u/Sarng_fx — 1 month ago

Anything that'd match my taste?(Tide by max)

Ive been using this perfume for like a year now, its my daily wear mostly and its good.

Its not a perfume which projects and make others look back when i pass by but its something that blends well,you get that soothing soft fragrance when you hug or sit really close with someone wearing this perfume.

This was gifted to me and i really liked it but i want to try something new as well, after quite a lot of searching i purchased the whiskey smoke bourbun and was disappointed but it was just 80rs.

Now id like to get a suggestion from yall perfume experts before buying, my budget is only 500rs but ill be okey with 25+ml.

I have one in mind which is Twilight by kenaz but the ads make me feel like its too much mango-ish. Suggest me a good one guyss!

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u/Sarng_fx — 1 month ago

Suggest similar perfume

Ive been using this perfume for like a year now, its my daily wear mostly and its good.

Its not a perfume which projects and make others look back when i pass by but its something that blends well,you get that soothing soft fragrance when you hug or sit really close with someone wearing this perfume.

This was gifted to me and i really liked it but i want to try something new as well, after quite a lot of searching i purchased the whiskey smoke bourbun and was disappointed but it was just 80rs.

Now id like to get a suggestion from yall perfume experts before buying, my budget is only 500rs but ill be okey with 25+ml.

I have one in mind which is Twilight by kenaz but the ads make me feel like its too much mango-ish. Suggest me a good one guyss!

u/Sarng_fx — 1 month ago

Finding similar perfume

Ive been using this perfume for like a year now, its my daily wear mostly and its good.

Its not a perfume which projects and make others look back when i pass by but its something that blends well,you get that soothing soft fragrance when you hug or sit really close with someone wearing this perfume.

This was gifted to me and i really liked it but i want to try something new as well, after quite a lot of searching i purchased the whiskey smoke bourbun and was disappointed but it was just 80rs.

Now id like to get a suggestion from yall perfume experts before buying, my budget is only 500rs but ill be okey with 25+ml.

I have one in mind which is Twilight by kenaz but the ads make me feel like its too much mango-ish. Suggest me a good one guyss!

u/Sarng_fx — 1 month ago
▲ 23 r/ScamCenter+2 crossposts

Fake “Google Original” Pixel chargers all over Amazon India, buyers be careful

I was just casually looking for a charger for a Pixel on Amzn India, and apparently “Original Google charger” now means absolutely anything except the actual thing.

Almost every listing has that “Google Original” label slapped on it are clearly a cheap knockoff with too good prices.

The annoying part is these aren’t just meh quality accessories. A bad charger can overheat, mess up your phones battery, or in worst cases actually become a fire hazard. And a lot of people are getting em without verifying its legitimacy.

At this point, if you’re buying a charger, sticking to the official Google Store or verified sellers is basically the only sane option. Random Amzn listings with “original” in all caps are not a personality trait, they’re a red flag.

Amzn really should be handling this better, because this isn’t just misleading marketing anymore. It’s a safety hazard dressed up as a steal-deal.

u/Sarng_fx — 2 months ago

Confused which first two wheeler to get

Should i go for a scooter (second hand) for around 60k or should i get a second hand hero splendor (2022 and up) for around 60k as well
I understand that a scooter is more practical for a family but we already have one.
My priorities are comfort, millage and low maintenance

I really want a bike but this is kind of an important choice and i cant go wrong and i really dont know much or both worlds coz iam just entering the “drive/ride” phase of my life

Looking forward for experiences from splendor and scooter users as well.. also suggestions?

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u/Sarng_fx — 2 months ago

Confused between geared and gearless!!

Should i go for a scooter (second hand) for around 60k or should i get a second hand hero splendor (2022 and up) for around 60k as well
I understand that a scooter is more practical for a family but we already have one.
My priorities are comfort, millage and low maintenance

I really want a bike but this is kind of an important choice and i cant go wrong and i really dont know much or both worlds coz iam just entering the “drive/ride” phase of my life

Looking forward for experiences from splendor and scooter users as well.. also suggestions?

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u/Sarng_fx — 2 months ago
▲ 4 r/smartphone+2 crossposts

Thinking of getting a pixel 8 in 2026

I use an iPhone XS now and it have been with me for a fair amount of time, i got it for a fair deal about 3 years ago and it held strong for my uses of the first year and half. Iam not an iPhone guy particularly but rn i hate the thought of using a budget android phone like moto or poco. And after some sampling and research felt like the “pixel experience” might be the best that suits me but iam not sure!!
My iPhone has almost given up, battery is severely deteriorated (4-5 recharged/day), the back class is shattered, physical sim is not being detected,camera has a small black dot in it and what not… but this still holds up in my day to day use apart from the charging thing. So i have decided not to let the iPhone go and use it as a secondary phone and get an android as my primary device, my budget is inr 28k and a store offered me “non-active” pixel 8 for that price.
My priorities:
A clean ui
Long software support
Battery should last atleast till evening
Smooth ui navigation with lower bugs
(And i am not a gamer so i probably wont throttle the device but i hope clash of clans would run)
Concerns:
Ive heard of network issues but heard they fixed it
Heard about display issues but should i be concerned coz most companies had it
Idk more so here i am…? Sorry for the long para btw!! Iam hoping for replies from pixel 8 users:)

PS: the device i mentioned has only 128 gigs but i am okey with that since i am not someone who uses phone as camera, neither do i install much apps and for storage my XS is 256

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u/Sarng_fx — 2 months ago
▲ 4 r/malappuram+1 crossposts

DEAR BROTHERS,ORU HELP VENAMM!! :)

Need help from someone who regularly shops online.

I have around ₹3000 in Amazon Pay balance (gift card loaded) and I’m trying to convert the value into UPI.

If you’re planning to buy something from Amazon, I can place the order for you using my balance and you can pay me via UPI.

If needed, I can also help with other options like Amazon gift card/Blinkit credit.

I can verify the balance before proceeding. Looking for genuine people only.

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u/Sarng_fx — 2 months ago