Confused splurge on an expensive phone or buy a budget phone

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Hello to all of you.

I had a Pixel 6A that I had purchased secondhand, and it was stolen.

It has been over a month since I switched to my old Redmi Note 4 phone.

I now want to purchase the Samsung S23 FE or the new Pixel 8. However, I worry that phone might be taken again.

since this is India and the police are inert

I purchased the Pixel 6A now that it would be more difficult to steal.

I am stuck now, should I get a phone with an eSIM since they would be more difficult to steal, but they also cost more? Besides, it didn’t work with the Pixel 6a.

Which phone should I purchase right now?
The primary phones I am considering are the Samsung m35, Poco x6 or Poco f6, S23 FE, and Nord 4 Pixel 8.

The best and most affordable option is M35, which has a 4-year lifespan.

Good phone with custom ROM support for Poco X6.

Poco F6: excellent processor, fantastic value for money, but poor build quality

S23 FE is a high-end phone, however its battery life is poor.

Best battery is the Nord 4, but compatibility for Oneplus modified roms is lacking.

Pixel 8 is too costly for the value it provides.

The heichry, to me, is

excellent battery

excellent camera

support for custom roms

ESIM IS A BENEFIT

I am not sure if it would be better to save up for a cheaper phone instead of buying an expensive one right now.

Pixel is a long-term investment, but because I have to travel frequently for work, I am afraid it might be stolen again.

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purchase cheaply. Something occurs, buy cheap once more.

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I will be judged by my coworkers for having a cheap phone.

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The result of that is…

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What you want to use your phone for is the question you need to answer. Invest in a camera with an excellent quality if you plan to shoot a lot of pictures. Because I travel, my Samsung S10+ is compatible with all nations. Even though it is much less expensive, my Samsung M33 also functions in the US, the UAE, and India. The cheaper phone is functional with the networks I use in these countries; however, it might not be compatible with all networks. More bands are found on higher-end phones than on lower-end models. In summary, make a list of the functions you feel your phone should have, enter them into a spreadsheet, and proceed from there.