Looking for a phone for 2019

[sumitmak]

OK... I have had a  Nokia Lumia 720 for the past 3+ years or so, and now with the recent death stroke from Microsoft on Windows Phone, I have finally decided to get something this year. I haven't been looking into the smart phone market since I bought the Lumia 720, just heard some buzzes here and there, but that's it. Now I am researching into Android, with about 3 to 4 years of tech to look into, and would definitely appreciate some help and recommendations. I am from India, so the prices will vary depending on where you are, but I will try my best to list my budget appropriately.

 

What I want from my new Phone:

• Software Updates for 2 to 3 years
• Camera with decent Slow-Motion capture
• Wireless Charging

 

Explanation:

1. Regarding the software updates, I am going to be starting a YouTube channel, so its paramount for me to have the apps related to them up-to-date including YouTube and YT Studio. I know that after some years, software updates don't come along, but I don't know the precise details about this. So I am quite confused with this part. I also found out about Stock Android, Android One and Android Go. And it seems that Stock Android is the one with perpetual updates for life, while One has a similar concept but for mid to low budget phones, and Go is basically for OEM versions. I maybe wrong here. Then there's the OxygenOS for OnePlus, an OEM but not sure how long the updates are supported on them. 
2. Camera, basically I am going heavily into Animation/Digital Art, so looking for a camera with decent slow-motion capture. Megapixels is my least of the worry, so I can compromise on that. But colors are important, I will be capturing pics to use for references, so I am expecting something good here. Priority wise Colors>Slow Motion
3. There are too many cables around my desktop, so hoping to minimize on that aspect. Lowest priority though, I can consider something that doesn't have wireless charging as well.
4. Regarding the display, I mostly consume media on my PC so not looking for anything fancy here, but it seems most of the displays produced in recent times are good.

Budget:

Currently, I am looking at a budget of $300 (Rs. 21,000). But I am willing to increase it if there aren't any phones available who meet my conditions at that price point. Most likely, I am asking for too much.

 

From all that, should I consider waiting on this year for new releases? Or are there any recommendations? I am kinda inclining towards phones featuring Android One. I am also looking for some guidance in that aspect mostly.

 

If you want any further clarifications, I would be happy to answer them.

[DrMacintosh]

For the software updates, I’d say maybe a used iPhone 8?

[GoldenLag]

Take a look at the Nokia lineup. Something like the nokia 6.1 plus should be around that pricepoint

[dizmo]

Wait for MWC. Then see what's released, make decisions based on that.

[sumitmak]

 

34 minutes ago, DrMacintosh said:

For the software updates, I’d say maybe a used iPhone 8?

Not looking into Apple for now. Any Android substitute?

 

9 minutes ago, GoldenLag said:

Take a look at the Nokia lineup. Something like the nokia 6.1 plus should be around that pricepoint

Thank you, will look into it.

[sumitmak]

2 minutes ago, dizmo said:

Wait for MWC. Then see what's released, make decisions based on that.

Thats coming in about a month, right? Hmm, I will take that into consideration. Thank you.

[dizmo]

2 minutes ago, sumitmak said:

Thats coming in about a month, right? Hmm, I will take that into consideration. Thank you.

Yup. It'd be downright foolish to by before then; literally dozens of new models are released in and around the show.

[Constantin]

38 minutes ago, DrMacintosh said:

For the software updates, I’d say maybe a used iPhone 8?

You didn't say that.....

This is the first on the list about apple, they don't support older devices to make you get newer ones

[Constantin]

I would go for the S9, S9+

[DrMacintosh]

1 minute ago, Constantin said:

they don't support older devices to make you get newer ones

This is literally a lie

[Constantin]

9 minutes ago, DrMacintosh said:

This is literally a lie

Not, it is not!!

it's not like they literally don't support you, they like trick you and like leave you kinda behind in a way to make you wanting to get the newer models!!!

I know it first hand,, i was on apple ecosystem and it suck!!!

Never again!!!

Edit: I wont argue with someone who even got the phone and watch on his signature

[sumitmak]

12 minutes ago, Constantin said:

I would go for the S9, S9+

Thats something quite out of reach for my budget.

[Constantin]

2 minutes ago, sumitmak said:

Thats something quite out of reach for my budget.

The S8 is still pretty decent

I have it and last month i got the update for super slo mow, an S9 feature 

[Nena Trinity]

Nokia 5.1 Plus! Tough slow motion capture umm? O3O

[TJ10]

Nokia lineup is good. They are so far good with updates and they have software that isn't bloated.

But just be sure to read this before you go with Nokia phones.  Don't kill my app

[sumitmak]

On 1/22/2019 at 11:05 AM, MagnumOpus said:

Nokia lineup is good. They are so far good with updates and they have software that isn't bloated.

But just be sure to read this before you go with Nokia phones.  Don't kill my app

Holy... Thanks for the link, will look into it.

[Pandu]

Slowmo and wireless charging are hard to find in this price range. But there are some awesome phones like

Xiaomi Poco F1[ultimate value for money]- ₹20000:Flagship SD 845 processor, good cameras with slowmo. But it comes with miui.[I don't recommend you to install a custom rom if you are not into that sort of things]

If you want stock android then you can check out Asus zenfone max pro m2[again ultimate value for money] :13k- SD660 which is powerful , good cameras but no slowmo I guess.It does not comes with android one but it is stock android and Asus seems to be providing software updates as I am using a max pro m1 right now.

[install a pixel camera port(gcam) and you can use Google's software, that's super awesome and available for both of these phones]

Both the phones have massive batteries!

You can check out some youtube videos abt them.

These were my thoughts.