Hi everyone! I need help deciding. I want to upgrade my phone (Moto G20) because it's getting old. The processor has slowed down considerably, it freezes a lot, apps sometimes crash unexpectedly, and it even restarts on its own.
Within my budget, I found these three phones that seem to stand out (I should clarify that I can't spend more; if I could, I'd buy a Redmi Note 14 4G). They all have UFS storage, which is an advantage over eMMC, but in terms of specs, each has its pros and cons, so I'd appreciate your help choosing.
The Samsung A07 has the Helio G99 processor, 6GB of RAM, and six years of updates, so in terms of performance, I think it would be the winner. However, I don't know much about One UI and what it offers compared to Motorola. Also, the speaker, from what I've seen, is pretty bad. It would be great if there were a way to adjust the equalizer or something similar.
The Oppo A5x has a first-generation Snapdragon 4s and 4GB of RAM, which is inferior to the Samsung, but it boasts a larger battery, fast charging (45W vs. 25W), and better drop protection, something I experience quite frequently. In this case, I'd like to know how ColorOS compares to One UI, at least in the low-end range. Is it smoother? Does it offer more options? Are they very similar?
I consider the Redmi A7 Pro to be the low-end option. It has the UNISOC T7250 processor, 4GB of RAM, 15W charging, and a battery of at least 6000mAh, compared to the Samsung's 5000mAh. I included it only because it has UFS storage and is the only option I can buy from an official store without exceeding my budget.
I use my phone daily for browsing, chatting, watching videos, and occasionally editing documents (for university). I also play video games, but nothing demanding. If my Moto G20 already runs the games I play "decently," then I'd like to think that any of these options would be an improvement, even a small one.
I initially considered buying a Moto G15; the stereo speaker was very appealing and it fit my budget. However, the eMMC storage and the fact that I've heard G81 processors tend to slow down considerably after a year made me reconsider, plus I've had some bad experiences with Motorola devices lately.
If anyone could offer me some practical information about these devices, I would greatly appreciate it. Even if the specifications say one thing, these devices often have features not listed on the spec sheet or problems that aren't noticed until you start using them. Therefore, I would be very grateful for any opinions you can give me about these devices, especially regarding which one you think would be the best long-term option. I plan to use it for as long as possible. I don't like having to update it every few years.