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Android for around 20k

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connoisseur Original post #1
Jul 15, 2016 at 5:51 PM
1. Budget? - 20k +- 2k
2. Display type and size? - Doesn't matter much, but should have a good ppi
3. Dual sim? - Yes
4. Preferred choice of brand? - OnePlus, Motorola, Lenovo, Xiaomi, (Samsung is a big no)
5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)? - Doesn't matter. Can compromise on camera.
6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc). - Android
7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready). - 4g ready
8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)? - Multimedia, Gaming, Internet (in order of usage)
9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? - OnePlus 2
10. Any other info that you want to share:

Factors in order of preference:
1. Performance
2. Customer service/warranty

I compared many configurations but could not find a better one in OnePlus 2's range so far.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2
Jul 16, 2016 at 9:16 AM
Lenovo Vibe X3 is also a great option. My dad uses it (I suggested it to him over 1+2 because of brand value). I'm sure Lenovo has more number of service centres than oneplus
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Minion #3
Jul 16, 2016 at 11:35 AM
You should wait for Zenfone 3.
sujoyp
sujoyp #4
Jul 16, 2016 at 1:15 PM
when is zenfone 3 comming....even i am looking for a handset for dad...right now selected moto g4 plus
TheSloth
TheSloth #5
Jul 16, 2016 at 1:43 PM
anupam_pb said:
Lenovo Vibe X3 is also a great option. My dad uses it (I suggested it to him over 1+2 because of brand value). I'm sure Lenovo has more number of service centres than oneplus
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don't know about other cities, but in bangalore lenovo's ASS is handled by a third party comapny called B2X. They also offer services for Moto and OnePlus. I have gone there to service my moto e2.
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Minion #6
Jul 16, 2016 at 5:48 PM
TheSloth said:
don't know about other cities, but in bangalore lenovo's ASS is handled by a third party comapny called B2X. They also offer services for Moto and OnePlus. I have gone there to service my moto e2.
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Yeah,Service provided by B2X is worst Even i went there to change my moto E battery they told me they don't have it and can't do anything.
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the.one #7
Jul 16, 2016 at 7:50 PM
I too think of vibe x3, mi5 or nexus 5x in that budget.

Maybe some newer phones may be worth the wait.

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