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Android Phone around 15k

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sunil.001
sunil.001 Original post #1
May 27, 2013 at 3:13 AM
Hi,

I'm planning buy my first Android Phone...
I've used Nokia X3 for the the last 3 yrs and I think its time to say goodbye to my old Symbian S40 system (its still in solid/very good condition and not a single problem for the last 3yrs )


I've gone through the forum n other websites and zeroed on the following Model

Samsung Galaxy Advance [- Screen Size and Gingerbread]
LG Optimus L9 [-looks and not sure about build quality]
Sony Xperia L [-screen clarity...no Super AMOLED]
Samsung Grand Duos
(I'll not go 4 MMX, Lava, Karbon mobile...no to Lenovo also)

My Budget is around 15K...can stretch if its worth...
My Requirements are

1. Budget?15,000
2. Display type and size?4.0"+
3. Form Factor? bar
4. Preferred choice of brand? Samsung, Sony. LG, HTC
5. Preferred input method (QWERTY, touchscreen, numpad, touch-n-type).Full Touch
6. What camera option you want? Flash,Autofocus, Front Camera also
7. Preferred operating system? Android only...
8. Preferred connectivity options :2g,3g,wifi...good to have 4G
9. Preferred applications (Flash, Swype, GPS, etc)?Flash
10. Primary use of handset ? Mail,Browsing, Music, Video (TV Series)

I'm not a gamer but will watch HD videos (in Cab Pickup/drop time)...so good GPU won't hurt...Will play game occasionally.

I will user Mail Droid, Lync 2010 actively [office :( ] along with other apps.

Good to have good quality camera (anyway I'm also buying Canon SX260 also).

Please suggest
shreymittal
May 27, 2013 at 7:43 AM
S Advance.
Its got Jellybean dude
theserpent
May 27, 2013 at 8:36 AM
Increase budget by 990rs and get Xperia L from hs18
sunil.001
May 27, 2013 at 1:34 PM
S Advance.
Its got Jellybean dude

Sure...I'm also thinking about it bcoz of Super AMOLED screen and Mali 400 GPU.

Can u give link for JellyBean update. My frnd has got SG Advance and he wants to update it..
Tutorial link for update would be very helpful

Can u guys advice me...which has better support in XDA Forum (custom ROM) ....SG Advance or SX L?

Increase budget by 990rs and get Xperia L from hs18

Budget not a problem...can increase 2-3K...
I want good battery life and I've heard about Xperia's poor battery life
Nipun
Nipun #7
May 27, 2013 at 1:46 PM
^If camera is not a priority, why not LG L9?
sunil.001
May 27, 2013 at 2:02 PM
^If camera is not a priority, why not LG L9?

Camera is priority....I've faced the problem... u can't carry Digicam everywhere...
I don't want exceptional quality camera....but it should be better than average JOE
Nipun
Nipun #9
May 27, 2013 at 2:14 PM
Camera is priority....I've faced the problem... u can't carry Digicam everywhere...
I don't want exceptional quality camera....but it should be better than average JOE

L9's camera is average. Competitors have better camera, but lack at other features then.
Go to nearest store(Croma, e-zone, next) and check if camera lives upto your expectations or not. That's the only way to test camera, IMO.
Kiss
Kiss #10
May 27, 2013 at 2:26 PM
IMO Xperia L is a good option compared to L9... I don't think its Screen looks very Bad as compared to L9.... Does it??
Nipun
Nipun #11
May 27, 2013 at 2:31 PM
^Battery is a bigger concern to OP than screen size/quality.

BTW I compared both screens together, L9 looked better than L's, but L's ain't that bad either.
Jay1234
Jay1234 #12
May 27, 2013 at 2:43 PM
:-? xl is not available in croma ? can u confirm its availability in next & e zone ? is there a shop of e zone & next in cp delhi ?
shreymittal
May 27, 2013 at 2:47 PM
Y u want to buy from croma or other retail outlets. They will not give any disc.
Jay1234
Jay1234 #14
May 27, 2013 at 2:54 PM
@ shrey i dont wanna buy from there but need to use xl hands on?
Nipun
Nipun #16
May 27, 2013 at 3:17 PM
:-? xl is not available in croma ? can u confirm its availability in next & e zone ? is there a shop of e zone & next in cp delhi ?

It is available at Croma here. No Next and E-zone outlets near my home, so can't confirm. Use Google to find out if they're in CP or not, I have no idea.
Kiss
Kiss #17
May 27, 2013 at 4:35 PM
BTW I compared both screens together, L9 looked better than L's, but L's ain't that bad either.

Yup Absolutely...
theserpent
May 27, 2013 at 7:39 PM
You can always increase the brightness
Kiss
Kiss #19
May 28, 2013 at 11:22 AM
So Serp did you buy L yet, cause except phone arena none other reviews are out !!
Nipun
Nipun #20
May 28, 2013 at 1:05 PM
So Serp did you buy L yet, cause except phone arena none other reviews are out !!

He hasn't. I may get one this week or next.
Kiss
Kiss #21
May 28, 2013 at 3:00 PM
He hasn't. I may get one this week or next.

^ Ok... Do let us know abt it...

Even I was planning to get it this weekend... However I'm waiting for the review from gsmarena..!!
sunil.001
sunil.001 #22
May 28, 2013 at 6:31 PM
^ Ok... Do let us know abt it...

Even I was planning to get it this weekend... However I'm waiting for the review from gsmarena..!!

I think I should wait for 2-3 weeks.

BTW , my roomate bought Nokia Lumia 720...i must admit.... tat beauty stole my heart ;-)
theserpent
May 29, 2013 at 2:47 PM
So Serp did you buy L yet, cause except phone arena none other reviews are out !!

Gadget portal review is out,good luck understanding his Ascent :lol: