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Android ~12K

18 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/android-12k.168987/

pramudit
pramudit Original post #1
Jan 16, 2013 at 5:47 PM
1. Budget?
~12k
2. Display type and size?
touch screen>=4.0"
3. Form Factor? bar, slider, flip?
bar
4. Preferred choice of brand?
none
5. Preferred input method (QWERTY, touchscreen, numpad, touch-n-type).
touchscreen
6. What camera option you want? Please specify need for flash, autofocus, front facing camera.
flash, AF, front cam, phone will be used frequently as a camera
7. Preferred operating system? (Android, Symbian, iOS, Windows Phone etc).
Only Android
8. Preferred connectivity options (3G, Wifi etc)Please specify clearly.
3g, wifi, bluetooth 3.0
9. Preferred applications (Flash, Swype, GPS, etc)?
all available on playstore :p
10. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, mails, internet, gaming etc)?
multimedia, camera and gaming
11. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
huawei g600, canvas 2, iball andi 4.5h
12. Any other info that you want to share
have used galaxy y before, want to know about service by huawei and indian brands.
cacklebolt
Jan 16, 2013 at 5:51 PM
Huawei Ascend G600.
or Huawei Ascend G330.

Links;

Huawei Ascend G600 - Huawei: Flipkart.com

Huawei Ascend G330 - Huawei: Flipkart.com
NoasArcAngel
Jan 16, 2013 at 5:55 PM
pantech burst/ xperia u
cacklebolt
Jan 16, 2013 at 6:11 PM
Pantech burst would have to be imported mate. And Xperia U's limited storage.
pramudit
Jan 16, 2013 at 6:36 PM
xperia U is a no-no, i am not buying a mobile without external memory.
how is huawei service?
cacklebolt
Jan 16, 2013 at 7:30 PM
huawei service should be good. huawei is actually a very big brand. people are just ignorant about that.
coderunknown
Jan 16, 2013 at 10:19 PM
huawei service should be good. huawei is actually a very big brand. people are just ignorant about that.

some compare Huawei with indian brands like Micromax, Karbonn, Lava :mrgreen:
pramudit
Jan 16, 2013 at 10:41 PM
some compare Huawei with indian brands like Micromax, Karbonn, Lava :mrgreen:

not comparing with them, just want to know about its service quality in india. :|
krishnandu.sarkar
Jan 16, 2013 at 10:50 PM
Well you can consider XPeria U. Though it depends on your usage. Max. people uses 2GB or 4GB Memory Card. But they also ignore such a good mobile because of external memory limitation. I'm not blaming someone, but someone who plans to use 4GB Memory Card, can easily go for XU, eyes closed.
coderunknown
Jan 16, 2013 at 11:29 PM
not comparing with them, just want to know about its service quality in india. :|

not pointing my fingers at you but some of the members do. My friend own G330 and his only complain is average battery life. Guess it'll last a full day on moderate use and build quality is also quite good.

huawei have numerous service center because they are at the core of dongle/datacard business. but never heard anyone having to visit huawei as their mobiles are not top sellers.
pramudit
pramudit #11
Jan 17, 2013 at 12:35 AM
Well you can consider XPeria U. Though it depends on your usage. Max. people uses 2GB or 4GB Memory Card. But they also ignore such a good mobile because of external memory limitation. I'm not blaming someone, but someone who plans to use 4GB Memory Card, can easily go for XU, eyes closed.

i understand your point but earlier i had a 16gb card and it was full due to songs, videos and apps data. i don't wanna buy one without expendable memory.

huawei have numerous service center because they are at the core of dongle/datacard business. but never heard anyone having to visit huawei as their mobiles are not top sellers.

yes, it even have a service centre here in my town but never heard about it untill i checked huawei website. i am towards huawei as it has more chances for android development than indian phone.
BTW just for info, between mtk6577 and msm8225/8625 which one has more chances for getting developer support? i dont wanna stuck on ICS.
coderunknown
Jan 17, 2013 at 12:56 AM
Qualcomm anyday.
cacklebolt
Jan 17, 2013 at 8:43 AM
The Huawei Ascend G600 should suit you then If I am not wrong it comes with a dual-core Snapdragon chipset.
pulkitpopli2004
Jan 17, 2013 at 12:14 PM
^^ its up for pre-order on flipkart..
is it advisable to book now.. or w8 for some time for review or price drop.. or 15k is the best price one can get for G600???
anky
anky #15
Jan 21, 2013 at 10:38 PM
please anyone answer this last question...:///
cacklebolt
Jan 21, 2013 at 11:07 PM
There's a new contender on the block.
Enter Micromax A116 Canvas HD.
pramudit
pramudit #17
Jan 23, 2013 at 1:32 PM
i am actually waiting for canvas hd only, earlier there were rumours but since now it is confirmed so if all goes well then i will buy a116 only.
D
diagus #18
Jan 30, 2013 at 1:58 PM
don't buy local ones for example Micromax Canvas 2 A110 =10299
is actually Beidou Chi manufactured by Beidou that costs only 103$ in china
similar is the case with rest you are paying double the money