Hey I want to buy a new iPhone but I'm not sure which one. I'm between the 15pro and 16. I would choose the 15 pro but I heard about all the battery and overheating problems so I'm asking here. Please help thx.
I can't tell if they are actually a privacy nightmare that gets all your personal information sent to the Chinese government like some people say or only as bad as every other smartphone like others say. I see so much conflicting information on this. Specifically around Chinese phones sold in the western market, not ones meant for domestic retail within China. It feels like both sides are very passionate that they are right so idk who's actually right
Edit: thanks for the answers everyone but man knowing every phone spys on you didn't make me feel any better. I guess it's a fair trade to give my information to China instead for one of those cool phones lol
By compact, I mean something around the iPhone 12 size, not today's 6.2–6.3" phones that are somehow considered compact.
It feels like there used to be so many smaller phones across different price ranges, including compact versions of flagships. Now almost everything is 6.5"+.
I understand the reasons: bigger batteries, larger camera sensors, better cooling, and bigger screens for media and gaming. But was this really driven by consumer demand, or did manufacturers gradually stop offering smaller choices?
I'm especially curious about Android. Are there any genuinely iPhone 12-sized Android phones in the mid-range or upper-midrange/near-flagship segment in 2026?
I'd love something compact with good performance, cameras and battery without having to pay ultra-premium flagship prices.
For those who also consider the iPhone 12 size genuinely compact, what are you using?
I have an iPhone 7 running iOS 10, and it’s still ridiculously fast. There’s almost no lag, apps open quickly, and the phone feels completely responsive.
That got me thinking:
What if the hardware isn’t the problem—what if the software is?
We’re constantly told that old phones are too slow and that it’s time to upgrade. Yet my nearly decade-old iPhone 7 still feels fast because it’s running the software it was designed for.
Over time, software becomes more demanding, adds more background processes, and requires more from the hardware. Eventually, a perfectly capable phone starts feeling outdated and we assume the hardware is to blame.
I’m not saying manufacturers deliberately slow down every old device with every update. But the effect can be similar: a phone that was once perfectly fast gradually becomes frustrating to use.
So what are we really upgrading... our hardware, or the software that made our old hardware feel obsolete?
I’m going to china in a couple of days, so I have the opportunity to buy the new Xiaomi.
Would you? I’m currently looking for a new phone, but i can’t make up my mind..
Imagine you have an unlimited budget and have to pick your ultimate daily trio:
Phone
Smartwatch / Activity tracker
Earbuds
No explanations or justifications needed - just drop your 3 items below.
I currently have a base iPhone 15 128GB and I've been wanting to upgrade lately. The battery life has gotten absurdly poor over the years (it dropped down to 70% battery health).
It's storage is annoyingly low, it gets hot pretty easily and generally I'm bored of iOS.
I'm deciding between two phones right now. It comes down to either the Samsung S26 Ultra 1TB, or the Honor Magic V6
My top priorities for this new phone are as follows (in no particular order):
-Day long battery life (Im a power user and i frequently multi-task)
-Bright screens for those sunny outdoor days (iPhone 15 has atrocious brightness outdoors)
-Something that doesn't overheat easily just by being outside and listening to music
-Cameras on par or better than the iPhone 15 (I loved taking portraits on my iPhone 15)
-Obviously something with bigger storage than 128GB
I've never owned a foldable yet I love gimmicks and love the concept of a foldable. However the customizability on the S26 Ultra's OneUI attracts me more than MagicOS's limited customization
What do y'all think is the right upgrade for me?
Planning to get an Iphone but I don't wanna get the newer versions, I have eyes on either an Iphone 7 or an Iphone 8. Im only looking for a phone that I can use for messenger and calls, that's all. Anyone have any other Reccomendation?
My budget is 800 euros.
What are my options? with a good camera
I currently have an S23 ultra and I want to change it. I have a few options but they are all appealing due to different reasons. What do you suggest?
I want a good phone, decent-good camera, and good OS with tons of customizations. What do you suggest?
*I may venture into custom roms, or not.
Hey everyone,
I’m looking to buy a new smartphone with a budget between €1,000 and €1,200.
I’m currently using a OnePlus Nord 2 (~159 x 73 mm, 6.43" screen). I strictly want to stay within that size range—no giant phones (6.7"–6.9" bricks) that can't be used comfortably with one hand.
My Priorities:
Top-tier Cameras (Both Front and Back)
Battery Life
Manageable Dimensions: Around the same footprint as the Nord 2 (~159 x 73 mm, 6.43" screen).
What I DO NOT care about:
Raw Processing Power / Gaming: I don't game, render videos, or care about benchmark scores. My usage is strictly everyday tasks: WhatsApp, messaging, web browsing, streaming YouTube/videos, and taking photos.
Given this budget and these constraints, which model would you recommend?
Thanks in advance!
I bought a Samsung S25 a month ago and I was very surprised by the quality of the front camera. Sure maybe it's not as good as the Iphone ones but I expected it to be much worse. I take a lot of selfies and like my appearance more because of it lol.
Hi! I’m thinking about replacing my phone and would love to hear some opinions.
I currently have a Huawei that’s about 7 years old. I usually keep my phones until they really reach the end of their life, so I don’t really follow new releases or upgrade frequently. Since some apps are no longer working properly, I’d like to buy something that can last me at least another 4–5 years.
My priorities are:
I also prefer simpler, cleaner designs.
If you had around €600 to spend and wanted a phone to keep for several years, what would you buy and why?
hello all, I've been using the Redmi note 10 pro for the past 4 years and absoulutely loving it, especially the cameras, but the screen recently broke, so ive been considering getting a new phone.
my budget is capped at around 500usd, I'm looking for a phone with a good overall experience and my main focus is on the cameras and battery life.
after a bit of research i've started to seriously consider the xiaomi 17t, it seems like a great option at this price point, with decent cameras, battery and performance, but id love to hear your thoughts and experiences with the phone or with simialrly priced phones, ty in advance