Android Smartphone reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 163 Reddit reviews across 13 subreddits and 35 posts to rank the best Android Smartphone brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Smartphones, r/AndroidQuestions, r/GadgetsIndia, r/PickAnAndroidForMe, r/nfsnolimits. Top-rated brands include Samsung (4.0/5), Google (4.5/5), OnePlus (4.2/5).
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Reviews163
Subreddits13
Posts35
Brands49
Products66
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#1
Samsung
4.0
(39)
"The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a technological powerhouse, pushing the boundaries of what a smartphone can do."
"SGS24 Ultra"
"It can be Samsung S23 series , Oneplus 12R, Xiaomi 13 series etc"
"Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or a Pixel 8 would be your Best bets."
"Haven't had any issues."
"That limits your options to basically Samsung or pixel. If you care for warranty and want iPhone like service availability."
"If you want the longest software support then either Samsung or pixel."
"Find N5 and S25 Ultra Or S25Ultra Nd Pixel 9 pro."
"S25 ultra is better is basically everything except camera but for that, uh, Mi 14 ultra."
"If you want 2 all rounder devices then you can go for S25U and OP13."
#2
4.5
(25)
"I would definitely recommend the Google Pixel 8a to most people looking for a mid range smartphone."
"Pixel 8a or Samsung A55."
"My wife has the pixel 8 that probably fits in the mid price range, she loves it."
"Total pixel fanboy here and would say pixel 8a but for your use case, stay with Motorola. I agree with him. For $199 you can't beat it"
"Pixel 8a is great and affordable. I just got one for my mom. She loves it."
"Pixel 8 Would be a good choice if you want an Android device, and also it should last for about 5 years easily."
"It has top of the line cameras as well."
"Pixel 9"
"Pixel 9 Pro is a fantastic device and reviewers say that the battery is great this year."
"Amazon Prime day today and tomorrow Google pixel 7A for $250."
#3
OnePlus
4.2
(12)
"OnePlus 12 is the best according to your needs... one of the best all rounder phone."
"Definitely OnePlus 12."
"OnePlus 12 is a complete package- a great camera setup, design, impressive battery life, and flawless performance in major games."
"If you're just looking for a good all-around phone oneplus is a good option."
"OnePlus 13 is a good all-rounder for a cheaper price."
"OP 13."
"OP12 is great, but if you're a photographer, oo12 will be decent for you, but not amazing, I would go with a pixel or s24 ultra for cameras."
"I had the OnePlus 8 pro for the last 4 years... played different kinds of games like Genshin Impact and other gacha games without any problems."
"OnePlus 12r, pixel 8 (can be purchased often for 449, or lower on eBay."
"I think the OnePlus Nord 2 is the better choice here."
#4
Nothing
4.2
(6)
"I really like the Nothing Phones, the Software and Clyphs are just soooo good in my opinion."
"Nothing Phone 2"
"Nothing phone"
"This are phone around the price with good specs."
"Nothing phone , Google pixel 7/7a"
"Nothing phone, Google pixel 7a or 7, Motorola edge 50 pro"
#5
Vivo
4.2
(6)
"Vivo x 200 pro and xiomi 15 ultra. Both were able to beat samsung s25 ultra and iPhone 16 pro max."
"Super smooth nya gamitin pwedeng sa for heavy user at sa heavy gamer."
"Vivo x200 Pro."
"Vivo x200 pro."
"Dimensity 9300, plus with a very capable camera close with x100 pro for a much cheaper price."
"Can consider vivo x200 pro as well, software in my opinion would be inferior to the other two but should be good enough."
#6
Poco
4.0
(6)
"Honestly the Poco X6 pro 5g will do! it's also a great choice for phones under 15k."
"I'll vote for the poco x6 pro 5G. i'm using it now since my phone got stolen last month."
"Poco F6 Pro."
"Poco f6 pro"
"I bought Poco X6 Pro. I compared to much more expensive phones and decided it was more than fine for my usage."
"I finally chose poco f3."
#7
Xiaomi
4.4
(5)
"Xiaomi 15 ultra. The software is very iPhone inspired and it's a easier transition. Fantastic cameras and great hardware."
"Vivo x 200 pro and xiomi 15 ultra. Both were able to beat samsung s25 ultra and iPhone 16 pro max."
"Xiaomi ultra 15 (if it's released)/xiaomi 14 ultra."
"She found the Xiaomi 14 for €700 with a free tablet."
"It was the best option i could find."
#8
Oppo
4.0
(5)
"Bought oppo find x8 for 42k with 24m NCEMI. Keep checking oppo store.."
"Oppo find x8 was available at 47k with launch offer (jan-feb), its one of best camera phone for 50-70k price range phone."
"Find N5 and S25 Ultra."
"After seeing the oppo find n5 ? legit its better than samsung's foldable."
"Get Oppo find X8, it basically has everything and is available right now."
#9
Sony
4.0
(4)
"Xperia 1ii or 5ii."
"Some Xperia 1 ii or 5 ii."
"Definitely the sony xperia 1 ii or 5 ii as they are cinematic camera phones."
"I would recommend SONY."
#10
Redmi
4.0
(4)
"If it's in budget, that's probably your best option."
"Found no issue."
"Redmi note 7"
"Redmi Note 7."
#11
Motorola
3.2
(5)
"Go safe and buy yourself a Motorola G200 (Snapdragon 888+, 144 Hz)"
"Go look at the Motorola phones and buy whichever one fits your budget."
"My Motorolas of the past have been beasts."
"Motorola edge 50 fusion(has less updates, but decent hardware and software experience)"
"Moto E, LG, Samsung A, ZTE is ok."
#12
iQOO
4.0
(3)
"Iqoo 12 has 64mp 3x periscope telephoto and vivo camera optimization, if you okay with funtouchos its better camera phone."
"Iqoo 12 has 64mp 3x periscope telephoto and vivo camera optimization, if you okay with funtouchos its better camera phone."
"Iqoo 12, every thing is good, decent UI."
#13
LG
4.0
(3)
"Lg v40"
"Both great phones."
"If you want to use the internal DAC and amp, you can get an LG G8 or V-series for pretty cheap on eBay."
#14
Sony Xperia 5 II
5.0
(2)
"Sony Xperia 5 mark ii or Mark I."
"Sony xperia 5 mark II."
#15
OnePlus 12
4.5
(2)
"I recently upgraded to the OnePlus 12 and absolutely love it."
"OnePlus 12/13 or 12R or u can wait 30-90 days for 13R"
#16
Google Pixel 8a
4.0
(2)
"Pixel 8a - wouldn't look any further than that personally."
"Pixel 8a?"
#17
Pocophone
3.5
(2)
"Pocophone F1, solid specs for the price."
"I have a PocoPhone F1 I can sell for 190 shipped."
#18
Google Pixel 8 Pro
5.0
(1)
"Pixel 8 pro"
#19
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
5.0
(1)
"The s21 ultra is the best smartphone ever made so far."
#20
Realme
5.0
(1)
"Solid!!"
#21
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
5.0
(1)
"S24 ultra."
#22
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
5.0
(1)
"Samsung S24 Plus"
#23
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
5.0
(1)
"You should buy s23 ultra from amazon great indian sale for 65000"
#24
OnePlus 12R
5.0
(1)
"OnePlus 12r"
#25
Sony Xperia 1 II
5.0
(1)
"Sony Xperia 1 ii probably."
#26
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
4.0
(1)
"Note 20 ultra is still very good"
#27
Poco F3
4.0
(1)
"I'd pick the Poco F3. VERY cheap, powerful chip, pleasing aesthetic, decent cameras, big battery, and an OLED screen."
#28
Cricket
4.0
(1)
"Someone in one of my app threads bought a $35 Cricket phone from Walmart that worked great."
#29
HTC M9
4.0
(1)
"Using HTC M9."
#30
Samsung S23 Ultra
4.0
(1)
"S23 ultra ??"
#31
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13
4.0
(1)
"Search for the redmi note 13 or pro also 200 and 400 are very different at this price point."
#32
Various Flagships
4.0
(1)
"All flagships can do what you are looking for. Just pick the cheapest."
#33
Magic
4.0
(1)
"Magic 6 Pro"
#34
Asus
4.0
(1)
"Seems like the Zenfone 10 would be a great option for you."
#35
Honor
4.0
(1)
"Honor 90 is doing great job for little money."
#36
Honor 200
4.0
(1)
"Honor 200 would be a choice if available in your place."
#37
Oppo A18
4.0
(1)
"Oppo A18 im using it now, im impressed sa mga features nya."
#38
Google Pixel 4a
4.0
(1)
"Pixel 4a would be an option."
#39
Samsung Galaxy S20/S10
4.0
(1)
"Galaxy s20 or s10.."
#40
Motorola One 5G Ace
4.0
(1)
"Moto One 5G Ace is probably the best of the free options."
#41
OnePlus 8T
4.0
(1)
"The oneplus 8t cam quality may not be the best in processing."
#42
Vivo X50
4.0
(1)
"IPhone 12 or Vivo x50."
#43
Motorola Edge Plus
4.0
(1)
"Motorola edge plus has gotten so cheap lately."
#44
Huawei P30
4.0
(1)
"P30."
#45
Samsung Galaxy
4.0
(1)
"Samsung Galaxy."
#46
Huawei
4.0
(1)
"It is all smooth"
#47
Huawei Pura 70 Pro
3.0
(1)
"Whats your thoughts on this?"
#48
Google Pixel 9
3.0
(1)
"Pixel 9 is under consideration but the Tensor chip heating issues is always on top of my head."
#49
No-name Android
3.0
(1)
"Buy the cheapest, capable no-name android - 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory."
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