Smartphone reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 403 Reddit reviews across 32 subreddits and 117 posts to rank the best Smartphone brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Smartphones, r/GadgetsIndia, r/PickAnAndroidForMe, r/PakistaniTech, r/UKFrugal. Top-rated brands include Samsung (4.2/5), Google (4.3/5), OnePlus (4.3/5).
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Reviews403
Subreddits32
Posts117
Brands29
Products82
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#1
Samsung
4.2
(104)
"S25Ultra. Switched to that from iPhone not because of tarrifs and I love it."
"Try to go for s23 ultra, you won't regret ( both software and hardware are decent)"
"I got the Samsung Galaxy A55 and so glad I did."
"My Dad recently got an S22 in your price range."
"I got my mam a refurbed Samsung Galaxy A55."
"Go for the S24+ is the best option and deal out there if budget isn't an issue."
"You cannot honestly go wrong with the S24U."
"As long as galaxy s24+ gets 12GB of ram, it’s the best one."
"Purchase only Samsung phones/Iphones. (Because of app optimization,services are available to them...)"
"S24 plus will excel in all that. Great battery, great camera."
#2
4.3
(52)
"For the best photography experience and pure Android lovers, the Google Pixel 7a should be your top choice."
"I'd go for the Pixel 8a or even the Pixel 7"
"I'm a big fan of Pixels because they get updates fast, don't have strange Samsung type bloat ware."
"I managed to get a Google Pixel 7a for under £200."
"Great phone, good camera."
"I got a Pixel 8a for £230 from EE for Black Friday."
"The best camera phone for that money is probably a refurbished Pixel."
"Can't recommend a Google Pixel highly enough."
"Maganda quality ng cam. mas better siya for me kesa sa mga bagong labas na chineses phone."
"1. Pixel 8"
#3
OnePlus
4.3
(52)
"I think that I’m going to take a look at the one plus 13"
"I just got the Oneplus 13 and it's been A-MAZING"
"OnePlus 13R, By far THE best at that price range."
"OnePlus 12R if it's coming in your budget with discounts."
"OnePlus 13 will be getting its global ROM in January."
"OnePlus 12 eyes closed"
"Just wait for the OnePlus 13, it has 6200maH as well as 512-1tb storage."
"If battery is your top priority then I'll suggest stretching the budget and go for OnePlus 12."
"If you can arrange a sbi credit card buy OnePlus Nord 4 for 25750 on Amazon."
"Its too good of a phone and a very good package overall. The fluidity and user experience of Oneplus is excellent."
#4
Apple
4.0
(27)
"IPhone has a lot of options in Accessibility."
"Any iPhone since the 12... iOS is just so simplistic and seamless to use."
"S23 ultra or if you are a iPhone fan iPhone 13 is the best"
"Reliable, consistent and premium!"
"The iPhone 16 Pro Max offers a great experience with its latest iOS features."
"I recommend buying a non PTA iPhone 15 Pro Max."
"The iPhone 16 Pro Max offers top-notch performance and features."
"I just gave my old iPhone to a friend. Most people I know have a phone they don't use."
"The beta version of iOS 18 has solved major issues with app location and improved the control center."
"My brother loves his iPhone 13. Less clutter and ability to organize apps in folders help him."
#5
Xiaomi
4.1
(19)
"Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you're feeling very rich"
"I have upgraded from Galaxy A52 to Xiaomi 14T this week and couldn't be happier."
"Xioami 14 or Moto Edge 50 Ultra"
"Absolute sexfuck mobile"
"Two top options are vivo x200 pro and Xiaomi 15 ultra, then Samsung 25 ultra."
"Redmi note 14 pro 5 g, up your budget a bit and get this one, any lower and you experience when using it will suffer."
"I bought the Xiaomi 15 Ultra last month and the camera module was pretty decent."
"Xiaomi 14t"
"Get a Xiaomi Redmi."
"I've got no complaints about Xiaomi phones."
#6
Motorola
4.1
(19)
"Has clean ui with 5+5 years of updates which is like the longest."
"Motorola Edge 50 Neo is amazing!"
"Moto edge 50,moto edge 50 pro."
"For the battery, look and UW+Front camera get moto."
"Nothing, Motorola - Stock Android pixelish experience"
"You may wanna see the Motorola Edge 50"
"Go for whatever motorola is in that price."
"The value for money is amazing."
"Moto edge 50 neo"
"Motorola will do the job."
#7
Realme
4.4
(17)
"Realme GT 6 and honor 200 pro."
"I got the Realme GT 6 for around that price few months ago, and can vouch this is the best camera (LYT 808) + performance rounded device at this price."
"I got narzo 70 pro 5G in 16k. trust me it has insane camera quality and performance. it's a total banger"
"Narzo 70 turbo is the best choice under 15k"
"Narzo 70 Pro or iQOO Z9X."
"Go with realme narzo 70 pro it has great camera and performance is good in this price"
"Realme narzo 70 turbo is all you need."
"Realme GT 6T (8/256GB)"
"For processor, main camera, telephoto, IR blaster, screen protection, charging speed get GT6."
"Edge 60 pro or Realme GT 6."
#8
Poco
4.2
(15)
"Go for the Poco X7 Pro"
"Wait for Poco X7 Pro."
"The Poco X6 Pro 5G is a great choice for phones under 15k."
"Poco X6 Pro"
"Poco M6 Pro"
"Poco m6 pro"
"**[POCO X6 5G](https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.oWS60)**"
"Best phone around 15k budget is Poco X6 Pro, wait mo mag 12.12 sales mamaya baka maging 13k."
"Poco x6 pro = sulit spec wise kay flagship level."
"Poco f6 naka sale karon or poco x6 pro good sa gaming ok ra camera ma dala rag gcam install"
#9
Nothing
4.0
(15)
"Nothing phone 2a is often just under £300 and it's fantastic."
"Nothing Phone 📱"
"CMF Phone 1"
"Cmf Phone 1"
"People are praising it for what it is and what it can do for the price."
"I would have raised the budget by 2k for CMF 2 pro."
"I would recommend getting the nothing 2a/2a plus."
"Nothing 2A has good battery life."
"#Nothing phone 2A plus For fresh design and balance features."
"Phone 2a would be perfect for you."
#10
CMF
4.5
(13)
"Cmf phone 1 or realme p1."
"Cmf 1 by nothing."
"Go with cmf 1."
"Cmf phone 1, been using it for a while now and the ui is just amazing."
"Cmf anyday"
"You should try CMF Phone 1 it is one of the best phone in this Price range."
"Cmf phone 1"
"Cmf Phone by Nothing."
"Cmf phone 1. Its a good phone."
"Go for CMF BY NOTHING Phone 1."
#11
IQoo
4.0
(11)
"Iqoo12 is the best option at 48k with bank offers, It has amazing camera and good battery life."
"Iqoo 12"
"Iqoo 12 has 64mp 3x periscope telephoto and vivo camera optimization"
"Iqoo 12"
"IQOO 12"
"Can try Iqoo 12, every thing is good, decent UI"
"Go for iqoo z9x u won't regret it"
"Iqoo sahi hai , got it for 12k after cashback"
"IQoo is a good choice tbh has a pretty good cam quality, realme pro series also works great"
"I don't know exact model but iqoo will be great choice"
#12
Sony
3.8
(10)
"Xperia are well worth the money. They are better than all others easily."
"Definitely all phones of Sonys Xperia Lineup. Have been using the last 3 generations and all of them have been amazing."
"The Sony seems what I'm looking for but I need to check long term usage of it."
"Sony Xperia 10 VI"
"Sony Xperia , recommended"
"Sony Xperia 10 VI. Lightweight, decent cameras."
"I think this."
"The Xperia phones are fine. It's just that it lacks software updates and a refined software experience"
"Or Sony Xperia."
"Sony makes insanely overpriced Xperias these days, even the "budget" versions aren't worth the money"
#13
Moto
4.0
(5)
"Buy moto g85 5g that's perfect and cheap but premium."
"Look into motorola g85/g64 too. good for price range."
"Moto G85."
"Moto g85."
"Decent camera for the price"
#14
Oppo
4.0
(5)
"Bought oppo find x8 for 42k with 24m NCEMI"
"Oppo find x8 was available at 47k with launch offer"
"I pick oppo find x8 or oneplus 13 both have wireless charging."
"Oppo Reno 12 in very stylish nebula silver color"
"PS Oppo Reno 12 too."
#15
iQOO
4.0
(4)
"Iqoo z9"
"If battery is your priority then get iqoo z9 8+128gb for like 19k."
"Or else you could go with iQOO Z9."
"Decent camera for the price"
#16
Vivo
3.8
(4)
"Two top options are vivo x200 pro and Xiaomi 15 ultra, then Samsung 25 ultra."
"Vivo t4x"
"Vivo x200 Pro"
"Vivo t4x/iqoo z10x is the only option you have"
#17
Realme Narzo 70 Pro
4.7
(3)
"Both narzo 70 pro and turbo are hella good."
"I would say Realme Narzo 70 Pro is the best overall."
"Bhai realme narzo 70 pro hai... using from last 4 months decent hai allrounder hai."
#18
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
4.3
(3)
"S23 plus, definitely."
"S23+"
"S23 plus , coz of bigger battery"
#19
Infinix
4.3
(3)
"Camera quality is so good and memory is enough like 256GB."
"Infinix or real me"
"Infinix."
#20
narzo
4.3
(3)
"Narzo 70 pro"
"Also check out the narzo 70 pro and turbo."
"Decent camera for the price"
#21
Honor
3.7
(3)
"Honor Magic 6 Pro for under 800€."
"Honor magic 6 pro to consider if you find it within your budget."
"Got the honor magic 6 pro used for 580€. I'd rather go for flagship, especially for better technology (camera, battery)"
#22
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13
5.0
(2)
"If you want NFC check out the Xiaomi Redmi note 13."
#23
Poco M6 Pro
4.5
(2)
"Poco M6 Pro (8/256GB)"
#24
Iqoo Z9
4.5
(2)
"Iqoo z9 , abhi Amazon pr 15.5k ka mil rha tha. It can be a steal feal."
#25
Samsung S23
4.5
(2)
"Secondhand might be the best you can do."
"They're still good and have Snapdragon chips only which means performance isn't going to be an issue"
#26
CMF Phone 1
4.0
(2)
"The ui experience is amazing."
"Cmf phone 1 or op nord ce3 if u can spend 18k."
#27
OnePlus Nord 4
4.0
(2)
"For the tough back"
"Good battery life, fast SOC, great price, 6 years security patches."
#28
Tecno
4.0
(2)
"Tecno Camon 30 Pro."
"If discounted, then Infinix GT 20 Pro or Tecno Camon 30 Pro."
#29
IQOO
3.0
(2)
"I heard about IQOO Z10x might as well give a look."
"IQOO Z10x benefits from Vivo software but doesn't have any special camera."
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