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[–] limerod@reddthat.com 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

The problem with Xiaomi is that you don't get OS updates

This is not true. You do get updates unless you buy a cheap device. The poco X6 pro promises 3-4 years of updates.

there is a lack of accessories and service/support locally.

Can't talk about accessories but support depends on the region. They provide a service center offline in my region.

Hence I've made a decision that from now on I'm only buying Samsung because they have a 1 hour walk in service centre with genuine parts and the waterproofing is still there afterwards.

Support is an important aspect. Your phone is as good as it works.

Plus you get 4 years OS updates and 5 years security updates.

Samsung Software support is 1st rate(even on budget phones).

And there are TONS of Samsung accessories wherever you go locally as well as online.

What kind of accessories?

[–] danielfgom@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

Accessories like phone cases of different types, features and colours, as well as prices. You even get cases with magsafe magnets to use with wireless chargers and phone holders. Also chargers, cables etc

And most tech shops will stock these type of accessories in bulk. But they won't have Realme cases, or Xiaomi cases, or OnePlus cases, or Vivo cases, or Oppo cases etc. You need to import those from AliExpress....