Android under 30k [HTC One X(Tegra-3) Or LG Nexus 4]

Hii guys..want to buy a new phone..pls help me to decide which one to buy...

1. Budget?
25k [+3k If Required]

2. Display type and size?
4.2 Inches + IPS LCD or AMOLED

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

4. Preferred choice of brand?
Nokia, Samsung, HTC, LG, Huawei, Motorola, Sony. Micromax included because of the hype around it.

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

6. What camera option you want? Please specify need for flash, autofocus, front facing camera.
Flash, AF, Front facing, Primary Camera at least 5MP

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

9. Preferred applications (Flash, Swype, GPS, etc)?
Flash support preferred to stream live matches

10. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, mails, internet, gaming etc)?
Camera, Social Networking, Browsing, Gaming,Music

11. Any specific mobile phones in consideration
I am thinking for going for LG Nexus 4 Or HTC One X (Tegra-3 Version)

12. Any other info that you want to share
Help me to decide to go for which one..

Is there any other comparable offering from HTC or Sony that should be considered??

P.S:- Pls don't suggest Samsung Galaxy SIII or Note II...

Your best option is to get LG Optimus G, launched at 30k and for now can only be purchased from Saholic, will come to fk soon.

tkin said:
Your best option is to get LG Optimus G, launched at 30k and for now can only be purchased from Saholic, will come to fk soon.

is not LG Optimus G and Lg Nexus 4 spec-wise very similar? just the storage Diff?

Nexus 4 for 23k
Saposphere: How to get a Nexus 4 in India from Google Play Store US!

Mainak23 said:
is not LG Optimus G and Lg Nexus 4 spec-wise very similar? just the storage Diff?

Not exactly, G has a better camera, better display quality etc, but yes, almost everything else is same, but with Nexus 4 you won't get any warranty but with the G you will: LG Nexus 4 E960 vs. LG Optimus G E973 - GSMArena.com

Also even though they have same battery, G uses less battery due to optimizations(mostly the display), hence more usage time:
Google Nexus 4 goes through our battery test, see how it scored - GSMArena Blog
LG Optimus G battery tests are done, here are the results - GSMArena Blog

pratyush997 said:
Nexus 4 for 23k
Saposphere: How to get a Nexus 4 in India from Google Play Store US!

Also a very good idea, do note, you can't get it serviced in India, LG India refuses to service it, even when paid, you have to send it to LG Texas, pay shipping and add to that $180 for return shipping, comes to 15k almost, food for thought.

i was reading about the nexus 4...heard due to glass the back of nexus 4 tends to crack...LG Optimus G doesn't have much custom rom which i intend to use...Have to wait for Optimus G price to go down..btw is the HTC One x a good buy now?

Mainak23 said:
i was reading about the nexus 4...heard due to glass the back of nexus 4 tends to crack...LG Optimus G doesn't have much custom rom which i intend to use...Have to wait for Optimus G price to go down..btw is the HTC One x a good buy now?

No, a very very bad buy, its 32k, overpriced junk, the quad krait in G will eat it alive, and One X is too close to the new upcoming Xperia Z(36k), Xperia Z can be called the mother of all phones. Its worth it if you can invest 36k for the Xperia Z, the fastest phone atm: Sony Xperia Z - Full phone specifications

Do not buy HTC phones, they are worthlessly overpriced, every single model.

when the Sony Xperia Z will be Available in India ..?

Mainak23 said:
when the Sony Xperia Z will be Available in India ..?

If you pre-order by paying 1k to a sony center right now, you'll get the phone next week, if you don't, then you can buy it from retail by march 3rd week max. The launch event is this sunday.

tkin said:
If you pre-order by paying 1k to a sony center right now, you'll get the phone next week, if you don't, then you can buy it from retail by march 3rd week max. The launch event is this sunday.

how much to buy from sony? for 36k?

Mainak23 said:
how much to buy from sony? for 36k?

Yes, total cost is 36k.

Even if you don't pre order, you could snatch a piece on Tuesday or Wednesday if you go hunting for it at Sony Centers/Xperia stores. Otherwise wait till March first week. Will hit all stores by March first week. Stock will reach smaller stores starting March 1.

randomuser111 said:
Even if you don't pre order, you could snatch a piece on Tuesday or Wednesday if you go hunting for it at Sony Centers/Xperia stores. Otherwise wait till March first week. Will hit all stores by March first week. Stock will reach smaller stores starting March 1.

When will it reach online retailers like fk?

tkin said:
When will it reach online retailers like fk?

Around March 10-15.

I think Optimus G e970 version is releasing not e973.

kapilove77 said:
I think Optimus G e970 version is releasing not e973.

Nope, E975, and for that GSMArena has no entries.
LG Optimus G Price in India | E975 Specifications, Features and Reviews

And you can see, it has JB out of the box.

Ok thx for clarification i misunderstood it.

i think i should wait for the xepria z to launch on march and manage the extra amount ...

Mainak23 said:
i think i should wait for the xepria z to launch on march and manage the extra amount ...

Good idea

Friend getting 25.5k for sealed nexus 4 16gb [Not From play Store] ..it that a good deal?

Mainak23 said:
Friend getting 25.5k for sealed nexus 4 16gb [Not From play Store] ..it that a good deal?

Just a bit too much: Saposphere: How to get a Nexus 4 in India from Google Play Store US!

And FYI no warranty support in India, not even paid warranty, so if anything happens, its essentially gone.

he wanna go for nexus 4 ..i have nothing to say there i guess..

Mainak23 said:
he wanna go for nexus 4 ..i have nothing to say there i guess..

Yeah, then, 23k is what is costs.

but he dont have a credit card to buy from play-store...he got a Paypal account though...and from debit card they will charge double first and then they will refund after few days...

Mainak23 said:
but he dont have a credit card to buy from play-store...he got a Paypal account though...and from debit card they will charge double first and then they will refund after few days...

Tell him to take the deal then.

tkin said:
Tell him to take the deal then.

yes i will tell him but its 2.5k extra...

Mainak23 said:
yes i will tell him but its 2.5k extra...

Ho doesn't have any choice, Playstore takes CC only(also takes debit, but Indian debit cards fail as they give out indian address).

tkin said:
Ho doesn't have any choice, Playstore takes CC only(also takes debit, but Indian debit cards fail as they give out indian address).

is it possible to pay through paypal to playstore?

Mainak23 said:
i think i should wait for the xepria z to launch on march and manage the extra amount ...

wow how did you stole my idea? O.O I have same idea

Mainak23 said:
is it possible to pay through paypal to playstore?

Nope.

Right now Xperia Z has got a price tag of 39k, after few days also it won't cost you any less than 35k.
Now you don't prefer S3 and note so the option left for you is One X, and it is a very nice phone, don't why some people don't like it.It(32Gb model) was available at Bhaap for only 27k with manufacturer warranty which make it a worth buy but now the deal has expired.
Check tradus, they are offering 10% off on all mobiles.

aroraanant said:
Right now Xperia Z has got a price tag of 39k, after few days also it won't cost you any less than 35k.
Now you don't prefer S3 and note so the option left for you is One X, and it is a very nice phone, don't why some people don't like it.It(32Gb model) was available at Bhaap for only 27k with manufacturer warranty which make it a worth buy but now the deal has expired.
Check tradus, they are offering 10% off on all mobiles.

i am not so worried about warranty..yes ppl don't like the htc one x but i find it very beautiful (The white 1)..but still i am confused.. don't wanna expend 35k for xperia z..it i wanna spend 35k on android i will wait the htc one ...

Good luck getting the HTC one for 35k

Plus One's camera is not that good. Ur budget is 30k around and you want HTC one ? It may be like 40k+ for sure. If you can wait more then wait for Xperia X or s4

randomuser111 said:
Good luck getting the HTC one for 35k

yes..i know it would cost about 42.5k approx..i meant if i am about to spend that much on phone i would like to have htc one...Sony Unveiling Xperia Z In India on march 6th?

kapilove77 said:
Plus One's camera is not that good. Ur budget is 30k around and you want HTC one ? It may be like 40k+ for sure. If you can wait more then wait for Xperia X or s4

i didnt know know that..i only heard of the ultrapixel camera...so i should better go with xperia z?

^

Wait till March 14 (Galaxy S4 announcement) and then decide.

Spending money on HTc One X, Galaxy S3 etc now is pointless IMO. If you have a good budget you should wait for 2013 models and not spend on 2012 phones.

randomuser111 said:
^

Wait till March 14 (Galaxy S4 announcement) and then decide.

Spending money on HTc One X, Galaxy S3 etc now is pointless IMO. If you have a good budget you should wait for 2013 models and not spend on 2012 phones.

okay..i think i should wait for s4..otherwise i am thinking about xperia z..very good offering is that price range ...

yes listen to randomuser111. Ultrapixel is just another market gimmick from htc like there beats audio. Xperia Z with waterproof is everything you might need or get in that price range.

kapilove77 said:
yes listen to randomuser111. Ultrapixel is just another market gimmick from htc like there beats audio. Xperia Z with waterproof is everything you might need or get in that price range.

HTC has made the false impression, just like iphone that if costs more it must be better :facepalm:

I have never seen HTC low cost in india. But their quality is good tho but there are also other option which are better like Samsung or even lg.

HTC One is worth waiting, but I don't think it will cost within 35k, I hope it will get a price tag between 35-40k.

aroraanant said:
HTC One is worth waiting, but I don't think it will cost within 35k, I hope it will get a price tag between 35-40k.

If butterfly costs a whooping 44k street price, what chance of One to have a sub 40k price tag? More like 50k if it doesn't want to butcher Butterfly sales.

Butterfly price will go down very soon.
And hopefully HTC will not give One a very higher tag than the Xperia Z,most probably it is gonna arrive with a price tag near 40k