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Any upcoming android phones to w8 for 24k budget

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/any-upcoming-android-phones-to-w8-for-24k-budget.142130/

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abhijeet2021 Original post #1
Jun 11, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Hi

I cannot stress my budget to over 24k. My first priority is getting a large screen 4.3 to be exact and hence i had zeroed on desire hd as it seems a logical choice at this price range. However what would you suggest should i wait till the prices of desire hd comes down a bit more or some other alternatives r coming up on this price range (Note 4.3 inch is priority ) latest Price i got is 22.7k with my discount coupons on ebay for desire hd. Please enlightened me if i should wait check some other devices or buy it right away. I can easily w8 1-2 months more if i am getting a good deal or if the prices for desrie hd gonna come further down.
sriharsha_madineni
sriharsha_madineni #2
Jun 11, 2011 at 5:32 PM
A big no for DHD, and if your priority is 4.3" screen, then you have very less options viz.. SE Xperia ARC, HTC Sensation & Galaxy S2. All of them overshoot your budget, but if you extend your finances a bit, then Xperia Arc is a good option.
Sarath
Sarath #3
Jun 11, 2011 at 5:35 PM
Once again I present you the xperia arc. Check my review in the siggy for a users perspective.

(Are there any 4.3" phones?)
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abhijeet2021 #5
Jun 11, 2011 at 6:19 PM
What other options are good to go for 24k which would last the next 2.4 update. screen > 4
sriharsha_madineni
sriharsha_madineni #6
Jun 11, 2011 at 6:26 PM
All the current High end droids in market should last till the next few updates. For 24K I can only think of Desire S, its a 3.7in though.

If screen size is your priority then Flipkart is selling Dell streak at a discounted price, check it out Dell Streak Price In India: Buy Dell Streak: Price, Reviews: Flipkart Mobiles (Black)
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abhijeet2021 #7
Jun 12, 2011 at 10:45 AM
hi

i see arc is at 28k its way above my budget. Whats so wrong with dhd at 22.7k
sriharsha_madineni
sriharsha_madineni #8
Jun 12, 2011 at 11:27 AM
It has been discussed many times
You can read this thread for more DHD info(Reasons to avoid that)

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/mobile-monsters/140899-mobile-buy-n8-e7-htc-desire-hd.html
Soumik
Soumik #9
Jun 12, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Android update survival, 4" or + screen, 24K budget... Nexus S @21K is the way to go pal. ;)
SE Arc is a super good looking device, but i somehow doubt it getting the 2.4 update officially. I dont quite trust SE on that.
At your budget, y not got for Optimus 2X and put a custom ROM on it. Its far more future proof.. plus you will have access to nVidia Tegra zone on the Android market. :)
Dell Streak is the smallest tablet with telephony capabilities.. :p so u might wanna chk it out. Falls within ur budget.
There are loads of problem with DHD... Chk out its review at gsmarena. Also, you will have to use it as a laptop, as it has serious battery life issues.
I would say, wait for a month or 2, the SGSII would come down the price ladder soon, then u can go and buy it with some coupon code at around 28K. Save and collect that extra amount till then. :)

Correction!!! Anther price drop for Nexus S... Its available for 19K after discount from Letsbuy or 20K from flipkart!!!
Tht just is a killer deal man! Just grab it. :)