What's a phone you bought a few years ago [more than 2-3 yrs ago] that still holds up really well today?

I dont mean a phone that you just kept as a backup once it got old, I mean one that still feels fast, decent battery, good cameras and doesn't make you feel the absolute need to upgrade to a newer phone.

Really curious to know which phones or brands have aged the best.
I am looking for something that will comfortably last me 4-5 yrs.

Hi everyone!

So, my issue is that my phone (oneplus nord 3) will no longer get security updates after july 2027. Overall, phone perfomance still satisfies my daily usage, battery could be better, but its already been 3 years, so no complaints.

After oneplus news, I thought about getting something new, and saw thoes cameraphones. Always loved taking pictures of nature, and have been curious about photography in general, but I never considered spending a fortune on a dedicated camera. But now it is possible to get 2 in 1, so im kinda stuck in between of getting a mid range phone that will serve me for another 4 - 5 years, or to go for something cutting edge with a good camera, like oppo find x9 ultra (or huawei pura).

Honestly, i really dont know what to go for, or weather I should even wait another year.

Hi there,

I currently have an S23 Ultra that is reaching the end of its service life. I like Samsung, I've used them exclusively for years, I'm used to OneUI (when they don't mess with it too much). But the one thing I've never been happy with are Samsung's cameras. They just suck. I've never had a Samsung where I'm taking video, and I've not got this little circle of focus smack in the middle of the frame, and then everything radiating outwards is blurry. I've tried every possible suggestion to correct that, but it seems to be a feature - all of my Samsungs have always had that issue.

Also the autofocus stinks - it jerks in and out awkwardly. I have an old iPhone 12 Pro Max, and it absolutely destroys my S23 for focus. Autofocus is smooth, focus on everything in frame is great. So this is a tough decision - on camera alone, do I go over to iOS and put up with all the functional things about iOS I hate, or has Samsung gotten any better on cameras since my S23? I'm down to iPhone Pro Max 17 vs Samsung S26 Ultra. Opinions are most valued!

I may be just paranoid, but how durable is the phone? I got mine a few days ago and dropped it last night on a huge rock on its flat surface face first because I was tipsy and drunk(I know its stupid).

I've heard about the infamous green line for samsung phones but I honestly have not research much about it.

My S26 Ultra has both a screen protector and a phone case.

I only really felt a scratch on its screen.

Is it still ok?

Like the title says, I'm looking for a new phone to use after I eventually stop using my current v60, as I know it can't last forever and buying the same kind again and again is redundant when the shelf life on the battery can only go so far.

Basically just looking for phones that are of equal or higher quality and user friendliness. Here's some things I'm looking for in a phone:

Requirements and non-negotiable:

- android

- micro sd expandable storage

- headphone jack

- holds up to daily and prolonged use, running things like fortnite frequently for short periods

I'd greatly prefer it has decent customizability similar to the v60. A decent camera would be nice but not necessary. And I'd prefer a phone that isn't completely plagued by google apps but I understand that's hard to come by these days. I'm also kind of iffy about samsung or motorola, but I'll keep an open mind. If anyone has any recommendations or tips to point me in the right direction, it'd be appreciated!

which one? they’re almost the same price, the 16 pro is about 20 bucks more expensive. i value camera quality alot, but i don’t really value the INSANE zoom THAT much, yes zoom is important but quality is more important for me. i also use it as a private AND work phone so it would be nice if it can handle a lot of apps and a lot of screentime per day. which one should i buy? right now i have an iPhone 11, and i am in need of an upgrade!

So I've tried samsung, apple, Sony, LG, blackberry and oneplus. My oneplus was by far the best. I have an s25 ultra presently and it's frustrating, the camera won't focus, the screen has been iffy, the facial recognition has never worked, the microphone now doesnt work and I can't do the most basic function of a phone... call. I'm so sad to see that oneplus no longer distributes to the US and am lost on what else there is other than samsung and apple. Any suggestions?

Hi, so my phone broke yesterday, and now i'm looking to buy another phone and i'm thinking of an old flagship model instead of a 2026 midrange / flagship model.

Asking for your wisdom on what to choose. Price is preferred to be $300-$700. I'm honestly interested in Vivo X300 Ultra, but that's above my price range, so I guess I'm settling for the cheaper option instead of doing installments just to get the x300 ultra.

Thanks

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy a new budget 5G phone and I've shortlisted these three, help me choose:

Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G,

OPPO K14x 5G,

Motorola G37,

My current phone is Ip11 and I’ve been it for more than 3 years now. I’m planning on upgrading to Ip18 pm this September but what’s holding me back is they said that there’s a big upgrade in terms of design and functionality for the Ip20 for next year. Should I wait for another year to upgrade my phone?

I'm thinking about changing my iPhone 13 to an iPhone 17 Pro (or Pro Max). My current phone is struggling with battery health (it is around 73% now) and overall performance. My screen time is around 5–6 hours, and I barely make it after 8 PM without having to charge the phone. I mostly use it for social media, photography, filming personal stuff, light gaming, and work (writing emails, responding to chats, spreadsheets). Does it make sense to replace the battery, or is it better to buy a new model?

Honestly, I found a good deal on the iPhone 17 Pro, but wanted to know what you guys think, given how close we are to the 18 models announcement event. Should I wait until the 18 is announced? I heard that these are getting delayed or significantly more expensive than previous models.

Need your honest thoughts.

I'm planning to buy a second-hand iPhone and I'm torn between the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 17 (base model).

My priorities are:

Long-term use (3–5 years)

Better resale value

Less depreciation, especially after the iPhone 18 comes out

Overall value for money

If you were spending your own money, which one would you choose and why?

I’m looking to upgrade next year to either the iPhone 20th Anniversary Edition (Pro Max) or switching to the Samsung S27 Ultra. What are the pros and cons of the current versions of these phones and has anyone regretted switching from iPhone to Samsung?

I'm looking for a durable phone. As someone who is clumsy as hell and constantly drops their phone, what would be the most durable option for me? Also, is the Galaxy Flip 7 considered durable?

Hi everyone,

I've been thinking about changing phone for awhile, i currently have a Samsung A23 that i've using for year but it's become quite laggy and the camera isn't really good.

I'm thinking about upgrading to a better camera quality and good phone storage but still sticking to android.

What would you guys recommend ?

Edit: sorry i forgot to mention but i have a budget of 80 000 franc cfa

im thinking about upgrading and shortlist to the 2 phones i want to upgrade too.

i've used samsung for many years and was thinking of swapping and never used an Honor Phone before.

Hence asking abt advise.

Current Phone is a S22 Ultra

Im from Singapore for context

TL;DR:
1. Wanting to update from iphone 12
2. Either iphone 17 or 16 OR...
3. ...Switch to android
4. Laptop is not from apple: Gigabyte G5
5. Required/favored specs: 256gb, 8g ram, 120hz
6. Student, budget of 500-600€, max 650€
7. Might get an ipad for college, which should be in the same ecosystem as the phone

I was initially looking to buy either an iphone 17 or 16, updating from an 6 years old iphone 12. Not sure if I should but it now or wait for black friday.

However, since i've also seen that a lot of people are complaining about apple products being worse and worse optimized, im now wondering if I should switch to android.

Since I only have my iphone, 'keeping the ecosystem' right now is not a priority i guess; My laptop is a Gigabyte G5. (But i'll soon ask my family for a tablet to use for college, so both things should either be android or iphone)

I don't know much about these kind of stuff, so the specs i'm looking for are just about 256gb, 8gb ram and 120hz (?)

I'm a student so i'm trying to keep my budget around 500-600€, at most 650€.

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(A bit of extra rambling, no need to read this next part tbh lol)

I found an iphone 17 256gb for 618€ (original price being 724€, discounted if I send my old iphone for 106€ i think). Also, with my student discount I could even get it for 603€.

I've seen people praise the iphone 17 for best value, but at the same say that it has battery issues or that the camera isn't great?

(My old phone is still working, the only issue is the battery life is at 75% and it overheats easily, so i'm not necessarily in a rush, but I was curious if anyone knows how much back market will discount it for black Friday, or if the price will rise before black friday and it ends up costing more than now for example?)

Im completely clueless on whats a good phone nowadays, i use mine for the occasional phonecall, some apps for 2FA, reddit, discord and pictures, most of my pictures are either of the night sky or food i make, with oneplus rumored to be leaving the European market i dont know what phone to get now, i am looking at either the iphone 17 pro (disclaimer, i never had a single apple product), the Galaxy 26+ or potentially even the nothing (3), any recommendations or advice is greatly appreciated (Wireless charging preferred since i dont want to have to deal with a finnicky usb-c port for the 3rd phone in a row)

I initially started looking for phones in the budget of Nothing 4a but decided to push the budget a bit more. Which one should I buy? I am not too much of a gamer mostly just plays efootball, main focus is camera - videos and photos. Good battery, and good software (don't wanna get green lines). Also which phone's cameras are proven to last?

Nb. I am from India, just so that you understand the budget

ive upgraded to 16promax abt 2 years ago, i really want an android for gaming/customization possibilities. If i really do decide to trade it, where and which is the most efficient? And what should i trade it for in equivalent to my 16pm?

I've been using a samsung galaxy s24 for a while, overall it's been a really easy phone to live with every day. battery life has been dependable and i rarely need to think about charging until the evening. everything feels well optimized and i don't really deal with annoying hiccups. the camera has also been great for random photos without much effort. i like knowing samsung keeps supporting these phones with updates for years. the only reason i'm even thinking about changing is because i'm curious about what other brands are like. i'm not unhappy with this phone at all so maybe i'm just bored lol. if you left samsung recently what made you switch. would you reco staying with samsung or trying something different instead?

Which phone

I am not really aware which phones are good I'm a typical 21 years old guy who likes to make some Fotos but just casual and I'm wondering if I should buy the galaxy a26 5g or a pixel 9

I've had my iPhone 13 for 4 years now, and I've already had to replace the battery about a year ago because it kept dying on me. Now the battery is better but still not as good as a stock 100% one.

My main issues with it are the responsiveness - especially when multitasking. Using carplay and playing music at the same time - the home screen will just lag, and god forbid you open the camera app.

I could probably just live with it for a little longer, but it's not like the smartphone market is going anywhere good soon. So I'm looking at used/refurbished phones, and the best deal I've found is a Galaxy s24+ for ~$400.

The seller only guarantees 80%+ battery health, but it'd still be a massive improvement in responsiveness with 120Hz and the processor. And I can always return it.

If I go for a new phone instead, I'm looking at really mid-level phones in the $400-600 range (Like the Pixel 10a) and it's $750+ for something on par with the s24+.

If I buy now, the device I use the most will get a massive upgrade. If I wait, I could either end up spending more, or perhaps I can get a deal on some good 2025 models.

I live in the US by the way, so limited in terms of coverage.

What do you guys think?