Which phone approx meets all criteria & is best value for money
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Best vfm 5g phone in low budget?

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Seeking Public Opinion: Best 5G Phone for ₹8k-12k Budget (Stretchable to ₹15k)

Purpose:

  • A reliable 5G phone for my dad to replace his old Nokia.

Key Criteria:

  1. 2024 launches only.
  2. Charger included in the box.
  3. Compatible with Airtel non-standalone 5G.
  4. Must have:
    • Fast charging.
    • Full HD display (AMOLED preferred but optional).
  5. No gaming needs; casual usage only.

Phones Considered (Feel Free to Suggest Others):

  • Under ₹12k:

    • Realme Narzo 70x.
    • Vivo T3x (4GB/128GB).
    • Oppo K12x.

What’s the best pick for a non-tech-savvy dad?
No samsung please

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Post Emperor Post Emperor
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can someone explain what exactly is Airtel non-standalone 5G ?

Deal Subedar Deal Subedar
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Assume There is House full with Internal Wiring and Walls made up Bricks & Cement. Now, You Want Renovate & Advance. So, You will Use Existing Infrastructure for That; Which Will Save Your Money and Will be Easier. However, It will be Not Original or Pure.

Similarly, NSA (Non-Stand Alone) 5G uses Existing Infrastructure (4G) to Operate. Because, It is Quite Easier for Distribution in Initial Stages. But, This is Not Advanced (Means Not Purest and Best Form of 5G; Slow Speed, Latency Problems)

In Short, 

आत्मनिर्भर  (SA)

अन्य कंधे पर बंदूक  (NSA)

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For a non-tech-savvy user, I'd recommend going with the Realme Narzo 70x, as it’s simple to use

5G compatibility, ease of use, and the budget, Realme Narzo 70x seems like the best pick. It offers faster charging (33W), a larger display, and good overall value for the price range. The clean interface and the fact that it’s a recent 2024 launch makes it future-proof for your dad's needs

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If you're willing to stretch your budget slightly, you might also want to consider the iQOO Z7 or Realme Narzo 60, which are also 5G-enabled phones

Other Considerations:

  • iQOO Z9X would be a great option if you want faster charging and a slightly more powerful chipset, but it's slightly on the higher end of your budget and may be more than what he needs on a daily basis.
  • Oppo K12x and Vivo T3x are also strong contenders but offer slightly lower charging speeds and similar performance. They are still solid choices but might not be as feature-packed as the Narzo 70x

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Post Emperor Post Emperor
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can someone explain what exactly is Airtel non-standalone 5G ?

Deal Subedar Deal Subedar
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Assume There is House full with Internal Wiring and Walls made up Bricks & Cement. Now, You Want Renovate & Advance. So, You will Use Existing Infrastructure for That; Which Will Save Your Money and Will be Easier. However, It will be Not Original or Pure.

Similarly, NSA (Non-Stand Alone) 5G uses Existing Infrastructure (4G) to Operate. Because, It is Quite Easier for Distribution in Initial Stages. But, This is Not Advanced (Means Not Purest and Best Form of 5G; Slow Speed, Latency Problems)

In Short, 

आत्मनिर्भर  (SA)

अन्य कंधे पर बंदूक  (NSA)

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Deal Cadet Deal Cadet
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POCO M6 Plus/ M6 Pro

Redmi 13 5G, 12 5G;  lower end - 13C 5G, A4 5G

Lava Blaze/ Agni

Moto G85

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Realme Narzo 70 Pro 5G (8GB+128GB) in Amazon, recently bought it for my friend at 15,500. Now it's showing currently unavailable.

Heart of Gold Heart of Gold
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Realme P1 speed 8/128 has everything you listed and costs around 15k on Flipkart.

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