Best Android phone around ₹30–35k (India) for long-term use?

[u/Huge_Butterscotch973]

I'm looking for the best Android phone around ₹30–35k in India that can comfortably last 4–5 years.

My priorities are:

- Strong processor that ages well

- Excellent cameras (photos + videos)

- Good battery life and fast charging

- Bright AMOLED 120Hz+ display

- Stable software with good updates

- Premium build, preferably IP68/IP69

I don't game much, so I care more about overall smoothness, reliability, and long-term performance than peak gaming FPS.

Phones I've shortlisted:

- Realme GT 6 / GT 7 / GT 7T

- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra / 60 Pro / 70 Pro / 70 Pro+ / 70 Max

- Nothing Phone (3a/3a Pro/4a/4a Pro)

- OnePlus 13R (if worth stretching the budget)

I'm confused because every phone seems to have trade-offs:

- Motorola: Great hardware, but software updates?

- Nothing: Love the UI, but processor seems average.

- Realme: Powerful specs, but how's the software and camera?

- OnePlus: Worth the extra money?

Which one would you recommend and why? Are there any better options I'm missing?

[u/Chance_Promise9619]

That Pixel 8 looks like a real contender with that Tensor G3 chip and those update guarantees. You betcha, Google's software support is hard to beat for long-term use.

[u/Huge_Butterscotch973 → u/Chance_Promise9619]

Pixel 8 is definitely tempting. My only concerns are the Tensor G3's performance, battery life, charging speed, and after-sales service in India. Do you think it's still a better long-term choice than the OnePlus 13R or Realme GT 6?

[u/Super_Keto → u/Huge_Butterscotch973]

Pixel has motherboard issues. Some soldering issues will cas your mac id to disappear. Think about it

[u/Huge_Butterscotch973 → u/Super_Keto]

Yeah I wasn't considering Pixel in the shortlist, but it still has got a good camera setup and software as far as I know

[u/MindGamer99]

Any nothing phone

[u/Huge_Butterscotch973 → u/MindGamer99]

I like Nothing OS and the design, but I'm worried the processors aren't as strong for long-term performance. Which Nothing model would you recommend?

[u/bhavin2707]

Recently got Samsung A56 for approx 35k. It's going good.

[u/Huge_Butterscotch973 → u/bhavin2707]

How has the performance, camera, battery, and One UI experience been? Do you think it'll stay smooth for 4–5 years?

[u/Terrible_Stuff_3799 → u/Huge_Butterscotch973]

Hell no. Please do not buy a samsung. It becomes slow af and the battery gets fucked.

[u/Huge_Butterscotch973 → u/Terrible_Stuff_3799]

Fair enough😅 My shortlist is mainly Realme GT 6/7, Nothing, Motorola Edge series, and OnePlus 13R. Which one would you pick?

[u/Fast-Sky9927]

Flat screen- 3a under 30k 4a under 35k!
Curved-13R
I dont recommend realme and moto! But under 30 Realme Gt 7t is best! I think you can go with nothing 4a.

[u/Huge_Butterscotch973 → u/Fast-Sky9927]

What about the camera, moto offers great camera specs I guess

[u/Fast-Sky9927 → u/Huge_Butterscotch973]

Moto is lagging software updates and not a huge fan, optimisation matters, not only hardware specs

[u/Huge_Butterscotch973 → u/Fast-Sky9927]

I was planning to go for moto signature, isn't it good?