So my Note20 Ultra got the dreaded green line (apparently a common issue in the Note20 Ultra line due to a manufacturing error). Once you get the line, you’ll get more and more lines (I already have a faint black line in the other side of the screen).

I don’t want to replace the screen because the phone is already 4 years old. So I want to get a new phone, I’m currently considering the Infinix GT20 Pro. Should I get that phone or should I get a different one instead?

  • anamethatisnt@lemmy.worldEnglish
    20·
    5 days ago

    Just a reminder, if you’re in the EU then waiting 'til June might be worthwhile:

    Gonna be interesting to see which models disappear from EU altogether and which models get the better repairability and software updates next summer:
    Ecodesign requirements will apply to mobile phones and tablets put on the EU market from 20 June 2025 onwards, including:

    1. resistance to accidental drops or scratches and protection from dust and water
    2. sufficiently durable batteries which can withstand at least 800 charge and discharge cycles while retaining at least 80% of their initial capacity
    3. rules on disassembly and repair, including obligations for producers to make critical spare parts available within 5-10 working days, and for 7 years after the end of sales of the product model on the EU market
    4. availability of operating system upgrades for longer periods (at least 5 years from the date of the end of placement on the market of the last unit of a product model)
    5. non-discriminatory access for professional repairers to any software or firmware needed for the replacement
      • infeeeee@lemm.eeEnglish
        8·
        4 days ago

        Yeah, but you will see the list of phones, and you can select from them. Outside the EU it works like a certificate, “available in the EU” means consumer friendly and sustainable

  • Corroded@leminal.spaceEnglish
    4·
    5 days ago

    Do you know how much replacing the screen would cost? I feel like last time I needed to replace a phone I was using for a couple years it was unfortunately cheaper just to get a new one. Felt pretty wasteful

  • owatnext@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    5 days ago

    What are your requirements, use case, etc.?

    Like, what is your minimum battery life, do you need good cameras for photography, recording 4k video, listening to high quality music, basically anything like that?

    • N00b22@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
      1·
      5 days ago

      Mostly light gaming, while playing a demanding game once in a while (Racing Master)

      Also normal usage, Discord, WhatsApp, YT, Eternity and such.

      Battery life I want min. 7 hours.

      I don’t really need 4K cameras, but high quality audio is optional.

      I want a screen with 120 Hz or more refresh rate as well