Good premium smartphone (Budget not decided)

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I got fed-up, and I am considering a phone this Sunday. Any suggestions?

  • I am not interested in camera's as long as it's not a Potato.
  • I don't game and I do not like flagship killers.
  • Storage is not of importance; since I store everything to my cloud.
  • I have a Vodafone sim, so 5G is definitely not on the priority list.
  • It should not be a hot-cake and should look at least decent.
  • Oh, and a good/bright display; refresh rate does not matter as long as it's higher than 60.
  • Fuck Xiaomi and Please no Motorola; I find them ugly.
 
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I would suggest to go with S23 ultra which should be out in the next few months. The only advantage of Pixel is that you can install grapheneOS on it. If that is not on the cards, then S22/S23 ultra would a very good choice. Samsung promises 4 years of update nowadays.
 
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I am using a Samsung Note 9 at present, and have similar requirements as you with some differences (need storage and 5G, dont care about camera). Note 9 has a 3.5mm jack and microSD card, features which dont come in most phones these days. Having said i am eyeing s23 ultra as my next upgrade.
 
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I myself am waiting for the Zenfone 9, although not the prettiest of phones (personally I do like the design), but it has everything I need in a smartphone + won't get much attention as it might just be ugly in most people eyes.
 
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There’s nothing wrong with 60hz display, in-fact iPhone’s transitions are one of the smoothest. But you’ll definitely feel the difference between the higher refresh rate screen and a 60hz screen.

iPhone 14 Plus would have battery backup similar to the Pro Max model.

iPhone 13 Pro & S22 Ultra > iPhone 14 Plus.
 
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14 Plus should be avoided. Bigger form factor, small cameras make it look like a knock off. It does not have the latest features and costs a bomb.
 
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I tested hands-on for hours both 14 and 14 plus, the slower refresh rate just didn't stand well with me.
The price tag of 1.4L for a 14 pro seemed quite overdone for a phone.
I also took upon the s22 ultra, the curved, huge display, overly curved side edges all the way to the back, dust riddled camera rings and the bulky stature was too ugly plus it was getting generously hot quite easily.
I also tested some of them Chinese phones, the OnePlus 10 Pro had quite a lack luster UI full of stutters.
This all gave me depression. I looked around multiple places and no one had a "WHITE" SAMSUNG FLAGSHIP nor 13 pro.

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Finally, after much discussion; I settled for S22+ White (thanks to a friend) for 70K, and they also bundled 35W Samsung Changer and an AKG Headsets for free.

Thanks again everyone. :D See ya next time.
 
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