Android ph for 15k · DIGIT-ARC

1. Budget?
15k (if possible, can increase to 20k)

2. Display type and size?
Capacitative touch screen (3.2" +)

3. Form Factor? bar, slider, flip?
Bar

4. Preferred choice of brand?
Samsung, Sony Ericsson, HTC

5. Preferred input method (QWERTY, touchscreen, numpad, touch-n-type).
QWERTY or touch

6. What camera option you want? Please specify need for flash, autofocus, front facing camera.
Front facing camera is essential

7. Preferred operating system? (Android, Symbian, iOS, Windows Phone etc).
Android 2.2 +

8. Preferred connectivity options (3G, Wifi etc)Please specify clearly.
3G, Wifi,

9. Preferred applications (Flash, Swype, GPS, etc)?
Flash, A-GPS, Document editor

10. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, mails, internet, gaming etc)?
Multimedia, internet

11. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
HTC Salsa (15k), Samsung I9003 SL(20k)

12. Any other info that you want to share
Suggest phones for both budgets

Does Samsung Galaxy SL have bluetooth v3 ? What is the video capture resolution of HTC salsa ?

Dont go for HTC Salsa.

If you want to spend 15k exact get Motorolla Defy

if you can increase to 20k get the Samsung I9003 SL.Period

DEFY doesn't have front cam.

Xperia Mini Pro.

LG Optimus Black (only if you are ready to go for custom rom).
Desire S/Galaxy SL.

Xperia Mini pro is a great phone but its very thick (18mm). Thats why i'm not considering it.
Defy has no front camera although its a great phone.

Can someone tell me price of following phones @ Univercell :
HTC Salsa
Samsung Galaxy SL
Samsung Galaxy S
HTC Desire S

thetechfreak said:
Dont go for HTC Salsa.

If you want to spend 15k exact get Motorolla Defy

if you can increase to 20k get the Samsung I9003 SL.Period

There seems to be price drop on the Samsung Galaxy i9003 SL on various sites. Saholic is the lowest at the moment - Rs.17499 with Flipkart the second lowest at Rs.17,900. This phone was available for over 20K few weeks back.

Defy was available for Rs.13,990 at ebay. If that deal is over the next best deal is at Saholic 14,399.

I'm not going to buy Defy.

I'll try to buy Samsung Galaxy SL

Yesterday Samsung Galaxy SL was priced @ 19.5k @ flipkart & today its 17.5k only !!

or you like to wait for SE Ray if you are ok with 3.3" screen.

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Galaxy s best buy

for 15k HTC Desire is also a very good option but its battery back up is not that good...

I don't know why are you guys suggesting Galaxy SL when you can get the original Galaxy S for 20k!

^^Its difficult to increase budget to 20k. I can consider a budget of 17.5k but at univercell the price is still 19.5k

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Why don't you look at Spice Mi 410. You can get it for around 13-13.5K.

You get better specs that Galaxy SL and you can save some money too!

s_holmes said:
Why don't you look at Spice Mi 410. You can get it for around 13-13.5K.

You get better specs that Galaxy SL and you can save some money too!

Actually the Mi-410 is a good phone too. It gives you the maximum bang for the buck and it's available around 13K now. It has got some good feedback from sites like mobileindian, fonearena and thegadgetfan etc.

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Terabyte your memory is, low I suggested galaxy s

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Try here too:

HTC Mobiles Salsa - adexmart

Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL - adexmart

Free Home Delivery in India/Warranty & Bill/No Hidden cost/IN-Transit Damage Insurance/COD

avidahiya said:
Terabyte your memory is, low I suggested galaxy s

I never pointed out your name in particular, did I? :-|

I don't think spice is a reliable brand though the features are good. Moreover Spice Mi-410 doesn't have gorilla glass, document editor, android 2.3 upgrade, a weaker battery, lesser internal storage than Galaxy SL. I'll wait until prices comes down in univercell.

Does Samsung Galaxy SL have bluetooth v3 ?

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Wait ...
LG Optimus Net is coming !

^^ net is more of a replacement for Optimus One. low midrange mobile.

I think Xperia Ray will be around 15-16k

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anupam_pb said:
I don't think spice is a reliable brand though the features are good. Moreover Spice Mi-410 doesn't have gorilla glass, document editor, android 2.3 upgrade, a weaker battery, lesser internal storage than Galaxy SL. I'll wait until prices comes down in univercell.

Does Samsung Galaxy SL have bluetooth v3 ?

Gorilla Glass: You cannot expect Gorilla Glass in this price range. Even Nexus S doesnt have one.
Android 2.3: I am already on Android 2.3 using a Custom ROM. Also Spice has just release an official 2.3.. only 2 days ago.
Battery: I get 1.5 days of battery on regular use. It is on par with any of the android smartphone
Internal Storage: You have 1 gb internal memory which is enough to store ur apps. You also have an option to store ur apps on the SD.

Well the main thing you need to consider is the price difference between the both. Mi410 is around 13-13.5 and Galaxy SL costs around 18k.

So for the price you are paying, you can't get anything better than this, IMHO.

Is buying Samsung Galaxy S I9000 @ 20k from flipkart a good option ?

Is flipkart.com a good online store ? Is it reliable ?

anupam_pb said:
Is buying Samsung Galaxy S I9000 @ 20k from flipkart a good option ?

Is flipkart.com a good online store ? Is it reliable ?

IMO Flipkart is the way to go. They have the best shipping and care AFAIK.
So don't worry, go for Flipkart.

^^Do they have COD option??

^Yeah, they do have COD but I think it is not available in all the areas.

i brought a few items from flipkart inc an external HDD. reliable & well packed. payed through COD.

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@s_holmes

Are you a Mi410 user???
I've heard of some UI bugs.
Feedback please

Flipkart shows that there is Android 2.3 preinstalled & their customer care also said the same. Can this be true ?
See here

What would be update size(in MB) while upgrading Android 2.1/2.2 to 2.3 ?

for custom rom it is 70Mb+ usually but officially above 100Mb (usually 150Mb) as they load it with a ton of bloatwares.

What are blotwares ?

This is going to be my first android device...

useless apps bundled by the manufacturer of the mobile. but you can't simply remove the app as those are listed as system apps.

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ofabhishek said:
I think Xperia Ray will be around 15-16k

What?Ray will be around 15-16k?Really?

will easily cost 18k+

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What will be the price of Xperia Active?And whether there are any good phones that are going to be launched in next 2 months and below 16k?

Defy+, maybe but most likely will be priced above 16k. then there are a few of Samsung's new line of Android mobile. they may get priced as low as 15k.

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ray and active launched at 20k
Xperia Ray and Active officially launch in India for about 20K

Flipkart shows that there is Android 2.3 preinstalled & their customer care also said the same. Is it true ?
See Here

anupam_pb said:
Flipkart shows that there is Android 2.3 preinstalled & their customer care also said the same. Is it true ?
See Here

yes, as update is released it should come preinstalled. else if you don't have a fast Internet connection at home/office, visit Samsung service center & ask them. they'll update it for free in a few minutes.

sach1000rt said:
ray and active launched at 20k
Xperia Ray and Active officially launch in India for about 20K

final price should settle down at ~18k. nobody gonna pay 20k for those, maybe not even the die hard Sony Ericsson fans.

Yes Xperia Ray will easily cost around 20k+ on launch.
U can check out Motorola Defy+ or see the new Samsung Galaxy W i8150...(no idea when the Galaxy will launch though)

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akashv said:
Yes Xperia Ray will easily cost around 20k+ on launch.
U can check out Motorola Defy+ or see the new Samsung Galaxy W i8150...(no idea when the Galaxy will launch though)

Will Galaxy W cost below 17k.If Yes,I can wait for several months.!!!