The FixIndex blog
Practical help with choosing, keeping and repairing a phone. We separate documented facts from our judgement and explain when a less expensive option is enough.
The €329 phone that costs more than the €339 phone
A worked comparison of fictional Galaxy A56 offers shows why storage, condition, seller, delivery and the complete checkout amount belong beside the headline price.
When a repair buys time: a 24-month worked example
A €120 repair can be useful even when it is only a bridge. Compare the whole plan, including a later replacement, and keep the payment timing visible.
Galaxy A56 vs Galaxy A36: when is the extra money worth it?
Compare the Galaxy A56 and A36 at the same storage and RAM, then weigh support, EU label evidence, repair uncertainty and your real checkout price.
How to read a phone price chart before buying
Tell a model-level price trend from an exact retailer listing, recognise missing history and compare the total cost of the phone you actually want.
Which date should you trust on a phone comparison?
Learn to distinguish policy dates, price observations, imports and editorial reviews, and see which evidence matters for support, parts and offers.
Pixel 9a vs Pixel 9: a newer budget phone or an older flagship?
Choose between Pixel 9a and Pixel 9 using equal storage, camera and RAM differences, launch-relative support, repair access and your actual price gap.
Repair or replace your phone? A cost-per-year decision guide
Compare a real repair quote with a replacement price, check what support dates mean, and use the same planning period before deciding. A practical FixIndex guide.
USB-C charger compatibility: iPhone 16, Galaxy S24 and Pixel 9
Three documented phone and charger combinations, the cable and PPS checks that matter, and when keeping your existing USB-C charger makes more sense.
What repair statistics can tell you before you replace a phone
Read repair costs, quote acceptance and repeat visits without mistaking a shop’s workload for a phone’s failure rate. Our proposed research method.
Launch recap: what is already on FixIndex, October 2026
The first public blog post, dated 31 October 2026. One recap of what is live or in preview on FixIndex. There is no older archive.
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15: keep, sell, or upgrade?
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15 on FixIndex: support planning references, Apple Self Service Repair prices, and the refurbished and sell samples we actually have.
USB-C charger buying notes for EU phones
What to check before buying a USB-C charger for a phone sold in the EU. The phone’s own figure comes first. The Anker links on this page are affiliate links.