Is OnePlus still the best option in 30-35 range for phones? Pixel 5 & 6 haven't been released in India which sucks :(

I have the same question. I am due for an upgrade soon and their latest models seem to be plagued with issues. Plus they are replacing OxygenOS with ColorOS which has received generally negative reviews from the tech community

Nope, if one can tolerate ColorOS, might as well buy Xiaomi for cheap. Basically there’s no stock-ish Android device available in India any more that can provide; • Flagship hardware • Guaranteed timely updates • Decent custom ROM support

I would also suggest iQOO 7 https://amzn.to/32hnNoY

dang! Seems like iphone 11, XR or SE are the only good options

You can wait for next Samsung Galaxy and see what they do with their Android 12 based skin, provided that your budget also permits. Buying Samsung in India is an issue because they sell it with Exinos instead of Qualcomm.

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I would steer clear of OnePlus. I used to be a OnePlus fan. Moved on to Samsung.

If you still like Stock Android feel then I suppose it'd be best to get a mid-range Xiaomi and then flash Lineage on it. Xiaomi is the amongst the few that officially allows bootloader unlock I am "probably" going to get a Xiaomi or the new Samsung Z flip 3 in the next big billion or whatever sale if the discount is good

Motorola Edge 20 / Pro is worth considering - https://www.motorola.in/smartphones-motorola-edge-20-pro/p

S21 FE might be launching in a month or two. I'm waiting for that. Currently on OP7

Yeah event is on Jan 4

I'm due for an upgrade too. Anyone using Motorola Edge series devices? We do get stock android on this and seems to be one of the few devices with stock experience these days.