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Android phone under 19k

24 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/android-phone-under-19k.167492/

J
John MacTavish Original post #1
Dec 12, 2012 at 8:45 PM
1. Budget?
19 max (can't go beyond that)
2. Display type and size?
4.0"
3. Form Factor? bar, slider, flip?
bar
4. Preferred choice of brand?
HTC,Samsung,Sony
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.
5 MP+ ,led falsh, no need of front camera.
7. Preferred operating system? (Android, Symbian, iOS, Windows Phone etc).
android
8. Preferred connectivity options (3G, Wifi etc)Please specify clearly.
2G,3G,wifi
9. Preferred applications (Flash, Swype, GPS, etc)?
flash,GPS
10. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, mails, internet, gaming etc)?
multimedia,gaming,internet,camera
11. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
XOLO X900(PassMark Android Benchmark for Intel Xolo_X900), HTC Desire X
12. Any other info that you want to share
should have ICS or ICS+ version, lag free processing.
And good warranty.
.jRay.
.jRay. #2
Dec 12, 2012 at 8:50 PM
HTC Desire X or LG l9.
tkin
tkin #3
Dec 12, 2012 at 9:02 PM
Desire X GPU is cr@p, get Sony Xperia Sola.
bhushan2k
Dec 12, 2012 at 9:27 PM
xolo x900 is a great option..but less dev support..other phones..atrix 2..lg optimus l9..galaxy s advanced..
bhushan2k
Dec 12, 2012 at 10:42 PM
Its XOLO(LAVA), I have my doubts with service afterwards.

servicing is not a problem but a dev support..also it has odd resolution and x86 architecture..so app compatibility issues will be there..
coderunknown
Dec 12, 2012 at 10:45 PM
XOLO X900 has a big problem. the screen resolution is odd and that means app may get unsupported. else it is one the better handset for 15-16k. Consider LG Optimus L9 or Samsung S Advanced.
.jRay.
.jRay. #9
Dec 12, 2012 at 10:48 PM
Or galaxy siii mini, that'll be good too
perplexed
perplexed #10
Dec 12, 2012 at 11:43 PM
optimus L9 is really good in terms of specs.. dunno about after sales services
mitraark
mitraark #11
Dec 13, 2012 at 9:05 AM
Many people are getting the Optimus L9 , available at Flipkart, HS 18 at 18.5k

Key Features of LG Optimus L9 P765 (Black)

4.7-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
Android v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
5 MP Primary Camera
1 GHz Dual Core Cortex-A9 Processor
FM Radio
Wi-Fi Enabled
P
Dec 13, 2012 at 10:01 AM
I don't recommend Desire X. It has disadvantages :
1) a 'not so good' GPU
2) no front camera
3) video at 480p only (no HD videos)

I would recommend Samsung Galaxy S Advance!
J
Dec 13, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Thank's guys for helping me out ,s advance and L9 seems good.I will buy any one of them around new year
P
Dec 13, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Moreover, I guess S Advance is getting Jelly Bean Update in January, making it worth!!!
Anyways, whichever mobile you go for, please give us a review so that it would be helpful for others! :)
aroraanant
Dec 13, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Have a look at Desire X
tkin
tkin #16
Dec 13, 2012 at 6:55 PM
Optimus L9 has the best specs under 20k, Dual core CPU with SGX540 and 1GB RAM.
S
Dec 14, 2012 at 11:18 AM
Lg L9 is the one for u.. seriously awesome config for the price.....
J
Jan 13, 2013 at 2:52 PM
want to buy another mobile which one is better::--
1. Budget?
21 max
2. Display type and size?
4.0" +
3. Form Factor? bar, slider, flip?
bar
4. Preferred choice of brand?
HTC,Samsung,Sony
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.
5 MP+ ,led falsh, no need of front camera.
7. Preferred operating system? (Android, Symbian, iOS, Windows Phone etc).
android
8. Preferred connectivity options (3G, Wifi etc)Please specify clearly.
gsm,2G,3G,wifi
9. Preferred applications (Flash, Swype, GPS, etc)?
flash,GPS
10. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, mails, internet, gaming etc)?
multimedia,gaming,internet,camera
11. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
Sony Xperia Ion getting for Rs. 21,900 at ebay
Sony Xperia S gettting fro Rs. 20,200 at ebay

12. Any other info that you want to share
should have ICS or ICS+ version, lag free processing.
And good warranty.
V
vihaan #19
Jan 14, 2013 at 11:36 PM
1. Budget?
19 max (can't go beyond that)
2. Display type and size?
4.0"
3. Form Factor? bar, slider, flip?
bar
4. Preferred choice of brand?
HTC,Samsung,Sony
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.
5 MP+ ,led falsh, no need of front camera.
7. Preferred operating system? (Android, Symbian, iOS, Windows Phone etc).
android
8. Preferred connectivity options (3G, Wifi etc)Please specify clearly.
2G,3G,wifi
9. Preferred applications (Flash, Swype, GPS, etc)?
flash,GPS
10. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, mails, internet, gaming etc)?
multimedia,gaming,internet,camera
11. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
XOLO X900(PassMark Android Benchmark for Intel Xolo_X900), HTC Desire X
12. Any other info that you want to share
should have ICS or ICS+ version, lag free processing.
And good warranty.

Optimus l9 anyday.
Just close ur eyes annd bye one,
I hav it and i love it!!
Large 4.7 inch screen wid gorgeous color tone, decent cam wid 1080p video, dual core wid 1 gb ram, ics out of the box, 50 gb box cloud storage, and 18k price.
Dun buy desire x cz its nt dat gud....i hav done a lot of research myself on this.
And btw l9 has gr8 battery backup lasts for 2 days for me wid moderate use
cacklebolt
Jan 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM
Lg optimus L9
nikhilsharma007nikx
Jan 15, 2013 at 6:01 PM
see this if u have a doubt ---------*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/reviews/168649-lg-optimus-l9-short-review.html
A
Jan 15, 2013 at 7:09 PM
want to buy another mobile which one is better::--
1. Budget?
21 max
2. Display type and size?
4.0" +
3. Form Factor? bar, slider, flip?
bar
4. Preferred choice of brand?
HTC,Samsung,Sony
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.
5 MP+ ,led falsh, no need of front camera.
7. Preferred operating system? (Android, Symbian, iOS, Windows Phone etc).
android
8. Preferred connectivity options (3G, Wifi etc)Please specify clearly.
gsm,2G,3G,wifi
9. Preferred applications (Flash, Swype, GPS, etc)?
flash,GPS
10. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, mails, internet, gaming etc)?
multimedia,gaming,internet,camera
11. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
Sony Xperia Ion getting for Rs. 21,900 at ebay
Sony Xperia S gettting fro Rs. 20,200 at ebay

12. Any other info that you want to share
should have ICS or ICS+ version, lag free processing.
And good warranty.

I would not suggest going for Xperia Ion.
You can consider buying either Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S or HTC Desire VC.
cacklebolt
Jan 15, 2013 at 7:55 PM
I would not suggest going for Xperia Ion.
You can consider buying either Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S or HTC Desire VC.

@ankitmahindru ,no hard feelings but are you out of your mind ??? suggesting an Arc S / Desire VC over an Ion/Xperia S ???
And @op that price seems fishy.There must be soms loopholes.Maybe its being sold without bill.
aroraanant
Jan 16, 2013 at 1:47 AM
Ion is a good option but at that price you will not get manufacturer warranty.