Budget Above 40k Future proof smartphone suggestions

tchomper

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1. Budget?
A: INR 80K

2. Preferred display size, type and resolution?
A: None

3. Preferred operating system? (Android (with version), iOS, Windows Phone etc).
A: iOS, Android(close to stock)

4. Preferred connectivity options? (4G, 3G, 2G etc).
A: 4G, 5G

5. Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them.
A: Apple, Samsung(After sales service should be good)

6. What is your intended use for this phone (internet, camera, multimedia, mails etc.)?
A: Internet, games, camera, mails(I would expect this to be my go-to device if laptop is not available)

7. Single SIM/ Dual SIM?
A: No preference

8. New or Used? Online or Offline?
A: New. Don’t mind buying online

9. Any other requirements?
A: Need good battery backup, high performance, less bloatware

10. If you have already considered a phone, then please mention the model
A: Samsung Galaxy S21+, iPhone 11 Pro/12


  • I'm split between S21+ and iPhone(s). S21 comes with bloatware, not a huge fan of it. I used Pixel for so many years for Pure Android experience.
  • iPhone on the other hand comes with good OS experience but thier app store(most of then are paid :|), file management system makes lives tough.
  • Someone who used both the OS could help me if these issues are real or am I over imagining?
  • Are 20:9 ratio phone comfortable to use ? Last 4.5 years I stuck to Google Pixel(5 inches)
  • At least 3-4 years of OS updates possible with modern phones?
  • My current mobile no longer works, so I nee to use buy one one a week or two.
  • OnePlus 9 has good specs but is it worth spending so much money for 2 yrs of updates?
  • Can I expect future support for 5G bands in India ?
  • I take care of mobiles well(physically), I know that I can't expect the device to performance the same in next 3 years. But with all the bloatware on Samsung can I expect slow down in 2 years ?
 

nRiTeCh

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Even if you buy a 2lac phone it will be outdated in next 3 yrs so there's no such thing like future proof...
 
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AMG

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Honestly, for a budget this big, I'd rather wait for the iPhone 13 series to launch.

Either they will be a massive improvement, and you can get them, or they will be a small improvement, and you can grab a good deal on the 12 pro/pro-max
 
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tchomper

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AMG said:
Honestly, for a budget this big, I'd rather wait for the iPhone 13 series to launch.

Either they will be a massive improvement, and you can get them, or they will be a small improvement, and you can grab a good deal on the 12 pro/pro-max
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I don't have a mobile phone right now, mic and speaker are busted. Sim tray doesn't work.
Even I would have waited till December if my current mobile worked.
 
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AMG

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Honestly, I cant really recommend buying an iPhone at full price to you, or to anyone for that matter right now, knowing fully well that it will get replaced in a couple of months.
And the Samsung's overpriced.
 
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tchomper

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AMG said:
Honestly, I cant really recommend buying an iPhone at full price to you, or to anyone for that matter right now, knowing fully well that it will get replaced in a couple of months.
And the Samsung's overpriced.
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Thanks, I will wait until iPhone 13 is released. Meanwhile will use a basic phone.
 
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msm1985

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Each year or each 6 months all company brings new phone...
Future proof is technology only.. Like 5g or wifi6e.. Etc
If u r in city np u can buy any phone, they have service centre definitely in and around..
If not always check with your local place which service centre available...and choose the phone wisely...due to lockdown..
My opinion only...
Mostly i choose samsung and iphone...
 
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RPisOP

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tchomper said:
1. Budget?
A: INR 80K

2. Preferred display size, type and resolution?
A: None

3. Preferred operating system? (Android (with version), iOS, Windows Phone etc).
A: iOS, Android(close to stock)

4. Preferred connectivity options? (4G, 3G, 2G etc).
A: 4G, 5G

5. Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them.
A: Apple, Samsung(After sales service should be good)

6. What is your intended use for this phone (internet, camera, multimedia, mails etc.)?
A: Internet, games, camera, mails(I would expect this to be my go-to device if laptop is not available)

7. Single SIM/ Dual SIM?
A: No preference

8. New or Used? Online or Offline?
A: New. Don’t mind buying online

9. Any other requirements?
A: Need good battery backup, high performance, less bloatware

10. If you have already considered a phone, then please mention the model
A: Samsung Galaxy S21+, iPhone 11 Pro/12


  • I'm split between S21+ and iPhone(s). S21 comes with bloatware, not a huge fan of it. I used Pixel for so many years for Pure Android experience.
  • iPhone on the other hand comes with good OS experience but thier app store(most of then are paid :|), file management system makes lives tough.
  • Someone who used both the OS could help me if these issues are real or am I over imagining?
  • Are 20:9 ratio phone comfortable to use ? Last 4.5 years I stuck to Google Pixel(5 inches)
  • At least 3-4 years of OS updates possible with modern phones?
  • My current mobile no longer works, so I nee to use buy one one a week or two.
  • OnePlus 9 has good specs but is it worth spending so much money for 2 yrs of updates?
  • Can I expect future support for 5G bands in India ?
  • I take care of mobiles well(physically), I know that I can't expect the device to performance the same in next 3 years. But with all the bloatware on Samsung can I expect slow down in 2 years ?
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If you want to future proof i would say getting the iPhone 13 when it releases will be the best , apple is good with its updates and supporting older devices , i would also say the S21+ is a good option , one UI has improved alot and is definitely very competitive , I'd say older samsung options like the s9 and s10 are still holding up decently , but iPhone would still be the better option if you want to maximize its duration]
 
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