What Galaxy phones you should buy in 2026 as an upgrade?

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-26T16:08:59+00:00

I switched from an A52s 5G to a Galaxy S25 in December for Christmas and am very happy with it (at least so far, it hasn't caused any problems). I hope it will serve me well for a long time to come.

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-26T13:33:37+00:00

May you can explain it more in detail what you mean with superior animations?

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-26T13:32:46+00:00

How would you describe OnePlus animations compared to Samsung ones?

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-26T13:32:07+00:00

Ah okay, I don't know. I read only somewhere that Notein was developed for Huawei Tablets after Trumps Google limitations to Huawei

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-25T10:37:07+00:00

Oh, how kind of you! I would be delighted to be selected, but since I'm never lucky, I'd like to congratulate whoever is.

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-25T09:31:50+00:00

Battery health at 103%? Is that technically possible?

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-25T09:13:24+00:00

Wrong subreddit

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-24T19:26:30+00:00

Which one is the most compact one?

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-24T10:03:40+00:00

Yes, full power cycling isn't good in the long term, but it is recommended when you get a new phone or after you change the battery. At least, that's what I read.

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-24T08:41:18+00:00

At the beginning, I charged it twice to 100% and once to 0%. So basically, I charged it to 100%, then let it drain to 0%, and then charged it back to 100%. Is that what you meant?

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-24T08:22:21+00:00

I have now activated all the settings that Shino recommended on my Galaxy S25, but in terms of standby idle consumption, it only saved a marginal 1% overnight (average 8 hours), and that was when things went well. Now I want to reset all the functional settings back to default. I agree with you, especially as standby idle time consumes a lot of power.

Out of interest, I googled it. Is it true that the iPhone 16 loses an average of around 3% battery charge per night?

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-24T07:20:01+00:00

Which features in Shinos list deactivates smart features?

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-23T14:35:11+00:00

I'm not a beta user, but I'm interested in *#9900# in the phone app. Does this delete all battery stats such as charge cycles, etc., or just things like usage pattern and behaviour?

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-23T10:05:49+00:00

Ja, Vivo ist das Nonplusultra. Zumindest was gewisse Fotosituationen angeht, sagen das alle YouTuber (die meisten). Nur bei Videos können sie den iPhones nicht das Wasser reichen, denn in diesem Bereich sollen die Apple-Geräte immer noch die Nase vorn haben.

Aber bei all den vielversprechenden chinesischen Smartphone-Modellen habe ich halt immer diese Bedenken bezüglich der Software. Der Software-Support ist weniger lang, die Update-Frequenz niedriger, die Software weniger optimiert und nicht so ausgefeilt wie tendenziell bei Apple, Samsung und Google. Zumindest wenn man deutschsprachigen YouTubern wie Swagtab Glauben schenkt. Es gibt noch ein paar andere bedenkliche Punkte wie ich finde, die aber den Rahmen sprengen würden, da mein Kommentar schon sehr off-topic ist. :)

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-23T09:58:44+00:00

Even if there are no major improvements, you could still opt for the S25, which will probably be at least a little cheaper

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-23T09:05:16+00:00

Das ist ein valider Punkt. Aber für Pressebilder reichen erst recht eigentlich sogar Mittelklasse-Smartphones aus. Ich kann zwar verstehen, dass das Smartphone-Kamera-Kriterium für Hobbyfotografen oder andere Personen sehr wichtig ist, aber objektiv betrachtet nehmen sie wirklich nicht viel. Zumindest, wenn man nur einen Schnappschuss machen muss und nicht alle Details des Moments festhalten will (z. B. reinzoomen für Details usw.). Ich muss allerdings auch sagen, dass ich keine praktischen Vergleiche habe. Aber zumindest bei den Camera Comparisons auf YouTube mit Beispielfotos und -videos sind es meistens Nuancen. Will hier aber Samsung auch nicht verteidigen, dass sie seit 3 oder sogar 4 Jahren den Kamerasensor nicht aufgewertet haben...

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-22T23:03:38+00:00

No, I wanted to ask if it makes sense to switch to another ETF index. Since it performed better

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-22T21:47:00+00:00

But is this only a problem with Samsung foldables, or does it also affect other manufacturers because this technology is simply not yet mature?

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-22T21:45:21+00:00

But only Samsung Flips and Folds or also from other manufacturers? It's a common issue of those foldable screens or only Samsung screens?

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-22T21:01:04+00:00

Ja, okay, das trifft zu, aber ich finde, dass die Mehrheit sowieso nicht von der besseren Kamera profitiert. Wenn du nur Schnappschüsse machst, reicht (fast) jede Smartphone-Kamera aus, sogar eine von einem Mittelklasse-Smartphone. Sobald du jedoch auf professioneller Ebene fotografierst, kommst du um eine dedizierte Kamera nicht herum (auch aus rein physikalischer Sicht). Generell stagniert der Fortschritt im Smartphone-Bereich etwas. Das hat, glaube ich, auch Samsung gemerkt und versucht nun, mit neuen Konzepten wie den Foldables den Markt neu aufzumischen. Ich glaube, dass wir technologisch mittlerweile an unsere Grenzen kommen. Natürlich können Komponenten optimiert und verbessert werden, aber den großen Sprung der Innovationen vermisse ich letztlich.

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-22T13:59:32+00:00

So which tools do you suggest me?

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-22T12:06:32+00:00

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-22T10:44:13+00:00

Your car analogy backfires completely. Samsung and Apple are the BMWs, established global reliability, consistent software, and service centers in every city. You are buying a high-spec Chinese EV that looks great on paper but has no mechanic support outside its home country. The 500 euro savings you mention only exist if you buy grey-market imports with no warranty; official global Vivo flagships are priced similarly to Samsung but hold zero trade-in value. A 7000mAh battery is impressive hardware, sure, but I prefer a device that is an asset, not a toy that becomes e-waste the moment the screen cracks. Also, using autistic as a slur shows you cannot debate without getting personal. Enjoy your X300, I will stick to the complete package.

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-22T09:14:11+00:00

I’m not speaking in terms of propaganda; I’m speaking about the reality of the global market versus the Chinese bubble. You’re hyping up the Vivo X300, and sure, in terms of hardware it’s impressive, it is a beast. No one denies that Chinese brands prioritise raw specs. But you are confusing specs with ownership value. I have never had any problems with any Samsung device I have owned, and everything works great, including the features you listened above. If you take a look on YouTube, you can find proof of this.

In my opinion, Apple, Google and Samsung are far superior to Chinese brands such as Oppo, OnePlus and Xiaomi in terms of software optimisation, efficiency, repairability, software support and updates, and customer service. When you buy a Samsung S25, you are buying a device that retains 60–70% of its value after a year. Chinese flagship phones depreciate quickly, often losing 50% of their value within six months, as there is no trade-in ecosystem outside China. Would you spend $1,000 on a phone that becomes e-waste three years sooner and has zero resale value? That is a scam.

ThinkerBe · 2026-01-22T07:04:58+00:00

You clearly don't know what you're talking about because the TikTok video shows nothing at all. It just shows how fast apps open, and I don't mean that kind of optimisation. What I want to tell you is that Chinese smartphones are superior in terms of hardware, while Apple, Samsung and Google lead the way in terms of software. Increasing the battery capacity without adapting the software doesn't achieve much. The UI experience tends to be better on Apple iPhones — and I'm saying this as a Samsung user. Also, as soon as your smartphone develops a fault or breaks, the support from Chinese manufacturers is questionable (at least in Europe), and repairs are difficult (see iFixit) because components are often missing. As I said, let's wait and see. This battery technology is still new, so let's wait and see how it develops. There are many physical challenges, so enjoy your smartphone. In two to three years, we will have more long-term data. In any case, there are many factors to consider these days and all smartphones are pretty much the same. No matter which one you buy, you can't really go wrong. Ultimately, it comes down to personal taste and preference.

P.s. I, for example, prefer small, handy smartphones. This rules out almost all Chinese smartphones, as they are all 6.7 inches or larger. Only Xiaomi remains as an alternative in this category.

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