Best Midrange Phones Summary

Chinese Brands

Chinese phones like Xiaomi are recommended for offering great value for money with powerful hardware at budget-friendly prices.

Poco F6 Pro: Offers the best processor for the money.
Xiaomi 14: Has top-notch hardware but may lack in software support.
Xiaomi 13T Pro: Features better cameras, more software updates, and better ingress protection compared to Poco F6 Pro.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro: Mentioned in comparison with other midrange phones.

Motorola G84: Praised for offering fantastic performance for its price, especially as prices drop after a year or two.

Samsung A35: Described as a good midrange phone, possibly a reskin of the A54 with minor improvements.

Nothing Phone 2 (2a): Praised for being unique, lacking bloatware, and providing a great overall experience at a mid/high-range level.

Google Pixel 7a: Touted as the best midrange option with a great camera and decent battery life.
Google Pixel 8: Offered as a balanced choice with perhaps lesser power than Xiaomi 14.
Google Pixel 8 Pro: Mentioned as a viable option within the price range.

OnePlus 12R: Recommended for good value and features.
OPPO Reno11 5G and Vivo V30 Pro: Suggested as alternative midrange options.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: Recommended for those interested in manual control in photography.
Samsung S23 Series: Suggested at a lowered price as a premium option.

Some comments discuss the pricing, perceived value, and availability of midrange phones.

Pros:
- Chinese brands offer powerful hardware at affordable prices.
- Nothing Phone 2 praised for unique design, lack of bloatware, and overall experience.
- Pixel phones lauded for stock Android experience, camera quality, and updates.
Cons:
- Chinese phones may have subpar software support.
- Pixel phones may lack power compared to competitors like Xiaomi.
- Limited official service centers and warranty for non-mainstream brands like Nothing Phone.