Need to upgrade from my poco F3, the phone is working but NFC has gone haywire.
Need
1. Android (Important)
2. Good camera
3. Dual apps, so Pixel is out (Important)
4. Decent battery
5. Wifi 7
Don't want Samsung or brands prone to green line issues, don't want Apple either.
I need to buy by the end of this year.
I was looking at XM 17 but i'm worried that the back screen will spoilt easily.
Budget below 2k
From chatgpt.
Great — thanks for sharing your criteria. Given what you’re looking for:
**Must haves:**
* Android (no iOS)
* Good camera
* Dual apps (so Pixel is out)
* Decent battery
* WiFi 7 support
* Avoid Samsung or brands you mention (green‑line screen issues etc)
* Budget: below USD 2,000 (assuming USD; if your currency is different let me know)
* Buy by end of year
Here’s one very strong candidate, plus some caveats and things to check. If you like I can dig up *several* options (3‑5) that match strongly.
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Top recommendation
**[HONOR Magic7 Pro]()**
This phone checks many of your boxes pretty well:
**Why it matches your criteria:**
* Runs Android (MagicOS version of Android 15) – so satisfies “Android” requirement. ([spec411.com][1])
* Excellent camera setup: 50 MP wide + 200 MP telephoto + 50 MP ultra‑wide. ([PhoneBunch][2])
* Battery is strong: globally ~5,850 mAh (depends region) with 100W wired charging & 80W wireless. ([gridmobile.com.sg][3])
* **WiFi 7** support: It lists Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 dual band. ([WhistleOut][4])
* Dual SIM / dual apps scenario: It supports Nano‑SIM plus eSIM or dual Nano depending region. (The spec lists “Nano‑SIM + Nano‑SIM” or “Nano‑SIM + eSIM”.) ([gsmintro.net][5])
* NFC support: Yes. ([gridmobile.com.sg][3])
* It’s not Samsung, not Apple — so matches your “avoid those brands” requirement.
**Caveats / things to verify:**
* Region/version differences: Some variants (especially EU/Europe) might have slightly smaller battery or different specs (e.g., battery ~5,270 mAh) per spec lists. ([PhoneArena][6])
* WiFi 7 implementation: While it supports WiFi 7, some users report issues/limitations (especially with routers/chips) in real world for HONOR’s WiFi7. For example:
> “My M6P and my M7P sometimes detect WiFi7 network but fall back to WiFi6” ([Reddit][7])
> So if WiFi7 is *very important* for you, you’ll want to check in your local market / region if there are any known compatibility issues.
* Build/quality: While it has IP68/IP69 and a “NanoCrystal Shield” protection for the glass back, if you’re worried about “back screen will spoil easily” (you mentioned for the XM 17), consider also getting a good case/tempered glass protection.
* Price & availability: Need to check local pricing in Singapore (if you’re in Singapore) and whether the local variant has full specs.
* Software updates & dual apps support: Make sure the UI supports “dual apps” (i.e., the ability to clone apps). Many Android phones do, but some regional UI skins limit it — you’ll want to verify for MagicOS in your region.
**Verdict:** I think the Magic7 Pro is probably *the best match* overall given your list of must‑haves. If you can find it in your region at a good price (within your budget) I’d strongly consider it.
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Steps before you buy
* Check the local version / region you’ll buy: ensure it has the full spec (battery size, WiFi7, dual nano‑SIM + eSIM/double nano SIM support)
* Check dual apps (sometimes called “App twin” / “Dual apps” / “Parallel apps”) is supported and works well in your region
* Confirm actual price under your budget (you said “budget below 2k” — I assume USD 2,000 or SGD? If SGD, then definitely good; if USD then this phone is well under)
* Compare with competition: if you like I can pull 2‑3 other phones to compare side by side
* Check user reviews for build quality / durability (especially the back of the phone / glass back)
* For WiFi7: If you care about using WiFi7 at home (assuming you have a WiFi7 capable router), check real world compatibility (router chipset + phone chipset)
* Ensure you buy from a seller which offers warranty/support in your region (Singapore)
* Because NFC went haywire on your current POCO F3 — check NFC in the new phone works reliably in your local banking/fintech ecosystem.
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If you like, I can **pull up 3 other Android phones** (non‑Samsung, non‑Apple) that meet *most* of your criteria (good camera, dual apps support, decent battery, Android, WiFi7 or at least WiFi6E) so you have a shortlist to compare. Would you like me to do that?
[1]:
https://www.spec411.com/phones/honor/honor_magic7_pro?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Honor Magic7 Pro Specs - Spec411"
[2]:
https://www.phonebunch.com/news/hon...fications-cn_7968.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "HONOR Magic 7 Pro and Magic7 launched with up to 6.8-inch 120Hz LTPO display, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 200MP/50MP Telephoto Camera"
[3]:
https://gridmobile.com.sg/phone/honor-magic7-pro?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Honor Magic7 Pro Specifications | GridMobile.com.sg"
[4]:
https://www.whistleout.com.sg/MobilePhones/Phones/Honor/Honor-Magic7-Pro?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Honor Magic7 Pro Prices - Compare The Best Plans From 17 Carriers | WhistleOut"
[5]:
https://gsmintro.net/mobile/honor-magic7-pro/specifications?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Honor Magic7 Pro Specifications - GSMintro.net"
[6]:
https://www.phonearena.com/phones/Honor-Magic7-Pro_id12458?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Honor Magic7 Pro Full Specifications - PhoneArena"
[7]:
=chatgpt.com "No WiFi 6 / WiFi 7 option as hotspot for Magic 7 Pro"
really interested to get OnePlus 15.
