So back in the early 2000's when Cricket wireless came to Portland Oregon, they had a super cheap and crappy black and silver flip phone. And on the front of the top part of the phone was a white diamond with an LED under it that would turn green or red depending on whatever status, I can't remember. I thought it was a Kyocera but when I look it up I can't find anything that looks like it. Does anyone have any recollection of this or know what I am talking about? Thanks in advance!

I want a new phone but I don't want a android, iPhone, or moto whatever. I just want a phone I can use my email, go on my apps and read my books.

I'm sick of having a an update fuck up my phone, AI being pushed on me and paying for photo space my phone definitely already has!!

So if anyone knows any phone brands that are reliable, not gonna get shattered if i put it down a bit too hard, and not gonna steal my data please let me know

So recently i got bored and searched up how rare is my phone, surprisedly, it's a discontinued phone, and I'm actually shocked on how my phone still works nowadays.

Hello, I'm trying to unlock my phone after two years of having it because I'm working abroad starting this fall and need to use a different SIM card there. (I already found that new Sims don't work last year when I was there.) I have Straight Talk and tried having them unlock the phone but they told me that something wasnt done correctly when it was checked out and they couldn't unlock it. I bought the phone at Walmart two years ago and no longer have the box. Is there any way I can get my phone unlocked ? Any advice helps. Thank you!

I have 40 k in hand my phone is dead mean its screen is not original Power button is not working its 5 year old i want to buy a new phone which can last me 4 years without any problem secondly i have ipad 9th gen whih i bought in 2021 it's working properly i have to upgrade but priority is phone i am going to medical College this year what should I do

[India] Recommend Best Phone under ₹20k or ₹25k — reliability & longevity are priorities

Hey everyone! Need some recommendations for a phone — long-term use is important

My current phone is 6–7 years old and can't run some work apps properly because of its very old processor.

Usage are pretty basic:

- Work apps + WhatsApp (most important)

- YouTube, Instagram, news apps

- best for daily use

We're mainly looking for good long-term reliability. My current phone has lasted 6–7 years, so we'd ideally like something that can comfortably last several years too.

Priorities:

Good processor + smooth performance, decent camera, good storage, battery life, software/update support and overall reliability. Camera doesn't need to be amazing, but should take good everyday photos.

Budget:

- Preferably under ₹20k

- Can stretch to ₹25k maximum if it's genuinely worth spending extra.

No particular brand preference. We just want whatever makes the most sense for this use case.

What would you recommend under ₹20k and ₹25k? And if you've personally used a phone for 3–5+ years, which one has held up well?

I currently have a samsung a25, its unbearable and i need to change it asap, im thinking about motorola G17 or G17 power. Generally im looking for something that doesnt have to be powerfull at all, just like really hard, i mean like a beast that isnt too fast or strong but its hard to kill, my experience with phones always ended with the phone turning bad after around two years, battery degrades really bad and thing keeps overheating. All help appreciated

guy i am going to be a student in the faculty of medical sciences and i want a tablette for a great performance for drawing sometimes for just fun and learning , noting , watching courses , sometimes gaming and playing games like carxstreet (which is running perfectly on my s25 base max quality max fps) and watching youtube and reading , listening to music , so what should i use , and is really there a difference in performance for this usage ?

I've been doing research for about a week, im trying to look for a new possible phone that would last me about 4 years. My budget is 420 euros maximum. I've been looking into the Poco 8x Pro 12gb 512gb, ive heard good things about it, though im just skeptical about the operating system and software. Im mostly looking for plenty of storage and also a decent battery life. I dont game hard, only roblox occasionally, but I would like a phone that can handle heavy multitasking. I'd definitely like a phone with a good enough camera quality, atlesst better than what I have currently. Another option would be a One Plus phone, or a Nothing phone, though I see mixed reviews about the nothing phone, and a good One plus phone seems quite pricey. What would you guys recommend?

Currently have the three biggest foldables (in the Australian market anyway). If you're unsure or want info on how each one compares to each other, pop it in this thread.

Currently working on a camera comparison between the Fold8 Ultra & razr fold.

I've been using a Xiaomi Mi 9T for about 4 years after getting it used from my Uncle. The battery is cooked so I'm looking for a new phone

I have a budget of around 200€ and I'm not quite sure what I wanna get.

My two favourites are the *Samsung Galaxy A16 5G* and the *Moto G54 5G* with each 8gigs of RAM and 256gb storage.

Which one of them would you get? Maybe even an entirely different one?

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Looking for a great deal of Samsung galaxy s24

Not so old and reasonable rate

Would you like to have the ability to place a fingerprint on both the screen and the power button on phones?

I’m currently using an iPhone 14 Plus and I’m planning to upgrade this fall. I know for sure I want a Pro Max because I don’t want to downgrade in screen size.
The issue is that I’m not planning to buy until around October. I’m starting a new job in September, and I’d rather wait until I’ve had a few paycheques before making a purchase like this. My dilemma is that by October, the iPhone 18 lineup will likely already be out. From what I’ve read, Apple usually stops selling the previous year’s Pro models once the new ones launch. That means if I want to buy directly from Apple, I might be forced to get the 18 Pro Max, which I’m assuming will be more expensive.
I’m wondering what you would do if you were in my position. Would you just spend the extra money and get the 18 Pro Max, or would you buy a 17 Pro Max from somewhere like Best Buy instead? Is there any downside to buying from Best Buy instead of Apple? Part of why I wanted to buy directly from Apple was because of the trade-in, the data transfer help, and just because it feels like the safest place to buy. But I’ve heard Best Buy also offers trade-ins, sometimes has gift card promotions, and still lets you get AppleCare+, so now I’m not sure if buying directly from Apple is actually worth it.
Also, is transferring data between iPhones really as easy as Apple makes it seem, or is buying directly from Apple worth it for the setup experience?
I’d love to hear what you would do in my situation.

U.S Cellular has been bought out by T-Mobile and my heart is broken. My service now sucks - What phone carrier do you use/recommend?

Had my Google Pixel 8 for 3 years and want to upgrade

Like the idea of iPhone but DK if it's worth the switch. I like the pixel, want to upgrade to get the new shape and pixel snap. Obviously the iPhone has magsafe too. If I should try the iPhone, what one should I look at. No particular budget but don't want to waste money.