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[india] Need suggestions for a reliable camera/video phone (512GB compulsory) Recently lost my S24 Ultra so now looking for a replacement. Trying to avoid Ultra-level pricing again if there’s a solid option that makes more sense value-wise.

My priorities are:

- Great camera

- Great video quality (video slightly more important than photos)

- 512GB storage (non-negotiable)

- Reliable long term performance

- Good software experience over years

Usage is pretty normal overall. No gaming or heavy stuff. Just need something that stays smooth and reliable for years without slowing down or getting messy after updates.

Currently considering:

- S25

- iPhone 16

- Vivo X300 series

- Oppo Find X9 series

I’ve seen a lot of praise for Vivo X series cameras lately, but I’m still unsure about:

- real-world video consistency

- low light performance stability

- long term software reliability

Same doubts with Oppo as well, especially the slightly processed / “too polished” look some flagships tend to have.

Not really an iPhone fan, but open to it if it genuinely ends up being the most reliable option for video + long term smoothness.

My ideal pick would’ve been the S25+ but I couldn’t find a 512GB variant.

Looking mainly for something that gives the best overall value without compromising too much on camera/video quality or long term reliability. Open to suggestions beyond this list too.

If nothing really makes sense, I’ll probably just end up stretching and going for the S25 Ultra again.

Has anyone got any recommendations for devices with a screen (that are not a phone or computer) that allow me to call family who have an Echo or similar device?

Any recommendations for speakers that link up round the house? Don't really need it to tell me things, would be great if can use voice command to change track or stop/play etc but equally doesn't need to have voice command because I barely use it other than to tell it to play music stop music or skip song.

Any recommendations for something similar to a Kindle. (I've used a type of kindle for must be 12 years now) I need the antiglare and e ink because I have very bad eyesight and lightsensitivity, so it also needs to be able to enlarge print well too.

All recommendations preferably from companies and items that lean into ethical and eco policies if possible.

Also I know this is now becoming increasingly improbable but with limited or no AI. I love my phone I just wish it didn't use AI and I can't stop it because it's built in 😭 and I'm not massively techy.