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In the current spectrum, how much should one spend to get the best value? I know everyone has a different taste and budget. But analysing the current trend of smartphone culture could give a bit of insight into spending wisely.

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[–] limerod@reddthat.com 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

It depends. If you can find good deals then any phone within $300-$500 should suffice. They are for the most part quite similar.

My current one cost $350. It has 12GB of ram, 1TB of fast ufs 3.1 storage. A 120hz curved amoled display with HDR support(on youtube). Also supports 67w fast charging. Plus, stereo speakers and a capable dimensity 7050 Soc. The camera is also nice with OIS.

I was considering a midrange Samsung. But, the deal(1Tb of storage and 12gb of ram, within $350) was too good to let go and Samsung wasn't providing any price cuts to justify the price. So, I made the choice. YMMV. Good luck.

[–] ManosTheHandsOfFate@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Which phone is it? My pixel 5a's camera just gave out and I'm in the market.

[–] limerod@reddthat.com 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

It's a realme smartphone. I have the local variant purchased from Amazon india: https://m.gsmarena.com/realme_narzo_60_pro-12396.php

The global variant should be: https://m.gsmarena.com/realme_11_pro-12261.php But, depending on the region you may or may not get the higher storage variant.

The 11 pro plus should have the 1TB variant. https://m.gsmarena.com/realme_11_pro+-12246.php

You can also consider the latest poco X6 pro smartphone which comes with an even faster UFS 4.0 storage and equally powerful processor. The realme phones are a year old at this point with their succesors launched this month.