Hello everyone, sorry if I'm posting in the wrong section but I couldn't find any better one.
I'm looking to buy a new android phone and need some advice.
My current phone is 5 years old and I think it's finally time to change it.
My maximum available budget is 415€/465$US.
Keep in mind that I live in Romania and prices here for phones are higher than usual.
As reference, a Google Pixel 3a which is usually around 286.99€/322$ costs here anywhere between 363€/407$ and a bit over my budget.
You can still recommend me anything if you want just in case I get lucky and find a good deal.
I am NOT interested in a performant camera or in playing games on it(this doesn't mean I don't want a smooth experience though). My phone usage is casual: chatting, reading mail, watching videos/series/movies both online and offline, browsing websites, listening to music via headset or bluetooth.
I'm interested in the following features:
OS:
- Android 10+(or upgradable to 10+)
- Vanilla(original/clean) version or with at least possible added apps/modifications
Display:
- Size between 5" and 5.5". If not possible(I know it's hard to find a phone with a display this small these days), then under 6".
- Good luminosity for good visibility in the sunlight
- 1080p resolution minimum prefferably
- Latest possible gorilla glass or other similar protection
- Non-intrusive/as small as possible notch
- AMOLED/OLED mainly for using always-on display(optional)
Memory:
- At least 64GB of internal storage
- SD card(optional)
- At least 4GB RAM
Battery:
- Prefferably at least 4000mAh(would like to have at least 48h endurance with the above given usage information)
- Fast charge(highly preffered but not mandatory)
- Usb type C(optional)
Comms:
- 5G(optional) or a very good 4G signal
- Strong bluetooth signal(I have a BT sound system at home and would like to be able to play music while freely moving around in my apartment)
- NFC
Others:
- Fingerprint sensor(on the back or under display, doesn't matter)
- Face unlocking(optional)
Hope you guys can pinpoint me to what I need.
Thanks in advance
I'm looking to buy a new android phone and need some advice.
My current phone is 5 years old and I think it's finally time to change it.
My maximum available budget is 415€/465$US.
Keep in mind that I live in Romania and prices here for phones are higher than usual.
As reference, a Google Pixel 3a which is usually around 286.99€/322$ costs here anywhere between 363€/407$ and a bit over my budget.
You can still recommend me anything if you want just in case I get lucky and find a good deal.
I am NOT interested in a performant camera or in playing games on it(this doesn't mean I don't want a smooth experience though). My phone usage is casual: chatting, reading mail, watching videos/series/movies both online and offline, browsing websites, listening to music via headset or bluetooth.
I'm interested in the following features:
OS:
- Android 10+(or upgradable to 10+)
- Vanilla(original/clean) version or with at least possible added apps/modifications
Display:
- Size between 5" and 5.5". If not possible(I know it's hard to find a phone with a display this small these days), then under 6".
- Good luminosity for good visibility in the sunlight
- 1080p resolution minimum prefferably
- Latest possible gorilla glass or other similar protection
- Non-intrusive/as small as possible notch
- AMOLED/OLED mainly for using always-on display(optional)
Memory:
- At least 64GB of internal storage
- SD card(optional)
- At least 4GB RAM
Battery:
- Prefferably at least 4000mAh(would like to have at least 48h endurance with the above given usage information)
- Fast charge(highly preffered but not mandatory)
- Usb type C(optional)
Comms:
- 5G(optional) or a very good 4G signal
- Strong bluetooth signal(I have a BT sound system at home and would like to be able to play music while freely moving around in my apartment)
- NFC
Others:
- Fingerprint sensor(on the back or under display, doesn't matter)
- Face unlocking(optional)
Hope you guys can pinpoint me to what I need.
Thanks in advance
