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Android phone < 10k

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amarff Original post #1
Sep 6, 2012 at 9:33 AM
I am looking for a budget android phone.
I need the phone in which i can install many apps as i like to try new apps.
Other feature thats important for me is the robustness. (my smartphones fall alot :p )

I shortlisted the following sets:
Wildfire S: I want to try an htc device but i read about its battery and low internal memory problems
explorer: same reason as above
galaxy y: it fits the need
galaxy pocket: on paper it looks like the best one from above 3 except for the screen size

Please tell me your personal reviews about any of this phones and also tell me which phone should i go for

thanks in advance :)
aroraanant
Sep 6, 2012 at 12:16 PM
Explorer for under 8k is a very good option.I recommend you to buy Explorer.
Wildfire S costs above 10k, it will be around 10.5-11k.
Galaxy Y is not a good android phone
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diagus #3
Sep 6, 2012 at 12:32 PM
sony experia tipo looks good wait one more week

well on robustness depends on where you drop it
shuhailnp
Sep 6, 2012 at 1:36 PM
Karbonn A18 !!!!
coderunknown
Sep 6, 2012 at 2:05 PM
buy:
1. Xperia Tipo: Android 4.0 and is said to be buggy. Wait for update.
2. Explorer: Android 2.3 with no update but is smooth and cheap. Only -ve point is extremely low internal memory.
3. Xperia Mini: can be updated Android 4.0. smooth, nice battery backup but small display.

don't buy:
1. any Galaxy as most have crap processor, crap display and way less ram.
2. HTC wildfire s as it is discontinued and is same as the galaxy series.
3. LG Optimus as most have either underpowered processor or poor screen resolution.
randomuser111
Sep 6, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Sony Xperia tipo Review

Xperia Tipo review. Overall seems like a decent device.

Benchmark scores are higher than others in its category

Quadrant - 1557
Antutu - 2616
Nenamark 2 - 15.8 fps
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amarff #7
Sep 9, 2012 at 2:48 AM
Re: Android phone &lt; 10k

buy:
1. Xperia Tipo: Android 4.0 and is said to be buggy. Wait for update.
2. Explorer: Android 2.3 with no update but is smooth and cheap. Only -ve point is extremely low internal memory.
3. Xperia Mini: can be updated Android 4.0. smooth, nice battery backup but small display.

don't buy:
1. any Galaxy as most have crap processor, crap display and way less ram.
2. HTC wildfire s as it is discontinued and is same as the galaxy series.
3. LG Optimus as most have either underpowered processor or poor screen resolution.

So which phone to buy bro :s

I dont want small screen of mini.
Is there a way to extend internal memory of explorer?? ( I read somewhere that one can use memory cards partition as internal memory)

If i increase my budget.. is HTC Desire C a good option??
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Ashgun #8
Sep 9, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Buddy dont go for HTC Desire C as the processor is very slow that is the only Bad point otherwise phone is really good .

You can take a look @ Sony Live with Walkman @ around 13k its a good deal .
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Sep 9, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Is there a way to extend internal memory of explorer?? ( I read somewhere that one can use memory cards partition as internal memory)
you can root htc explorer which enables this.
cacklebolt
Sep 12, 2012 at 1:49 PM
xperia tipo...2.5 gb internal memory...if budget extendable go for mini/walkman
M
Sep 12, 2012 at 8:35 PM
what is the expected price of xperia miro?????
coderunknown
Sep 12, 2012 at 9:01 PM
^^ already launched for 14.5k when Xperia U is available for 14.9k. Miro should be priced at 11k.
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saifi2649 #13
Sep 13, 2012 at 1:40 PM
^^ already launched for 14.5k when Xperia U is available for 14.9k. Miro should be priced at 11k.
where can i get experia U in 14.9K?
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #14
Sep 13, 2012 at 1:43 PM
Just have a look @ Micromax Superfone A100 available @9k
coderunknown
Sep 13, 2012 at 6:09 PM
yes it is. or opt for cash on delivery though mayn't be valid on such a high priced item.
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vyral_143 #18
Sep 17, 2012 at 4:57 PM
Xperia U @ 13.5K at HS18 today
cacklebolt
Sep 17, 2012 at 5:25 PM
sony xperia tipo...better than explorer...or if u can find under 10k xperia mini
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Siddique #20
Sep 21, 2012 at 5:43 PM
I have karbonn a7 for 5ks...is ne1 interested? ??