Smartphone with Good Overall User Experience Around 15K

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Hi,
I am looking for a smartphone with good overall user experience around 15K

Hard Limit:17K
Phone Life Expectancy : 3 yrs.

What do I mean by good overall user experience?
I'm going for Pixel like user experience, with good software support ,security updates for 1-2 yr.
Fluid UI transitions, no hanging(as low as possible UI latency), minimum bloatWare , reliable.( Latest and Greatest Android Version is not required)
If these are not present then reliably FLASHABLE with good mainstream ROMs support both software and hardware wise.
There are certain strict requirements like:
1.) No Ads (I've recently heard that Xiaomi offerings in this range have Ads)
2.) Build Quality- Phone must be durable and comfortable to use(shouldn't be too much heavy)

What do I expect in hardware/specs?
This phone will be mostly used for Calling, Social Media, Internet eXploring, Reading.
So not a strong or say 'over the top' specs are required.
I do not believe that you can deliver a buffet of hardware specs at this price, without comprising on quality and I feel companies do bundle on a lot of low quality hardware to allure 'specs-focused' Indian customers. So give me just good enough reliable HW not the latest and greatest.

A good enough camera for document scanning is enough.

What are top 3 things you expect in hardware?
1.) Build Quality
2.) Processor with good thermals
3.) RAM

ENDING NOTE: The phone doesn't have to be the best. It should be just good enough.
 
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Nope, no issues..you can go for it. Just make sure to disable sharing of any data, recommendations. I can't recall the exact options but there is a video by Techoob channel on YT, where he actually explains how to setup Poco based phone. If you are interested, I will try to find the specific video.
My aunt primary use is fb, WhatsApp, calling, yt, music. Though the phone is relatively big for her as she came from iPhone 5 but became accustomed. What surprised me more was the weigt distribution. It has 6000mah yet phone felt light.
You can debloat your phone with unwanted apps and you are good to go. You can even refer to video from Technolobe who mentions how to debloat device. If need help with which apps, I have screenshots, will share it if you want.
If not tech savvy or want to avoid Chinese brands, then only option is Samsung. But they give outdated specs, so if you plan to use 3-4 years, it will become slow.
Overall, thumbs-up..
 
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But what about reviews which are purchased as retail unit. Atleast some honesty can be expected, if not all.
Again flipkart can be a good review database if you know how to filter unwanted reviews.
 
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@Realme if u are solely looking for a good user interface and for avoiding hassle of installing a custom rom, then samusng one ui is very good. It has no ads, all the necessary features ,plus ui is fliud and snappy.
 
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