>>17771
Not sure if I should ask here or the consumer advice thread.
I've been torn about getting a new smartphone.
My current one is a Xiaomi A2 I bought 7 or so years ago, it's serviceable, but it's showing signs of an imminent demise.
I've wanted to get a higher end phone with a good camera so I could record myself painting minis and building yugioh decks.
From a software perspective, can't be Chinese (apps cant be uninstalled, hyper OS has ads...) as I'll be scanning all my medical documents onto it as PDFs for easy sharing with doctors that always bother me that I don't bring a binder full of paper to them.
I also want to play master duel on it.
I really wanted an S24 Ultra, but can't find one at a decent price, S25 Ultra feels pointless and due to insane VAT these phones are very pricey.
Don't want to risk a Tensor/Exynos chip either. Considered the S25 or S25+ as well, but unsure if I even want to spend that much.
The S25+ is 1 224€ or 1100€ with a cashback offer.
Could get a used S24Ultra for 910€, but would prefer something new with more than a years warranty at these prices.
Maybe I'm missing some other obvious choices, but as of now Samsung feels like my only Android option.
The S25 non-plus I'm worried about the battery and heating. It's also around 900€ new for the 256GB version with a discount.
Have considered an iphone, but I need my tachiyomi and the like. I initially considered an ipad A16, but I went to the store and it seemed pretty meh and small next to the air and also non-laminated screen was kinda bad. (Maybe that was just a vibes thing next to the Air.)
The air 13 felt too heavy to hold and also the price difference escalated to the flagship phone territory. At that point I might as well get a phone with a good camera.
Any suggestions or opinions on the matter? Honestly I'm reluctant, somewhat trying to talk myself out of doing it.
It's like 1.5 months of my wages, though I'm still a leech so whatever. The phone should last me at least 7 years as well.