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Best Android Under 20K

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Rahul01 Original post #1
Apr 6, 2012 at 6:47 PM
1. Budget?
20K

2. Display type and size?
3.8 inch or above

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

4. Preferred choice of brand?
Htc, Samsung, LG

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.
Autofocus, Front cam and Flash(if)

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

8. Preferred connectivity options (3G, Wifi etc)Please specify clearly.
Wifi

9. Preferred applications (Flash, Swype, GPS, etc)?

10. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, mails, internet, gaming etc)?
Multimedia and Gaming

11. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
Neo v, Lg Black. Htc one v(Lacks front cam)

12. Any other info that you want to share
#Already own LG P500 and Motorola Defy.
#Pl. suggest best possible phone under this budget.
#I need greatest sound quality within this budget.
#Best if officially support ics, not interested in custom roms.
sky770
sky770 #2
Apr 6, 2012 at 7:01 PM
hi there :),
i am also looking for a similar budget droid.

have narrowed down on SE Xperia Neo V, Ray & Xperia U (maybe Xperia P too..but am just waiting for a official price confirmation which is not going to happen before 23rd april :( )
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Rahul01 #3
Apr 6, 2012 at 7:14 PM
Both(Ray and xperia U) phones have comparatively smaller screen size.

What are the other options, Galaxy R suits me but it is discontinued.
M
Apr 6, 2012 at 7:34 PM
you may try HTC Desire S.
sky770
sky770 #5
Apr 6, 2012 at 9:41 PM
guys guys..what about LG Optimus 2X?

LGs promised to release ICS for this model in 2012 Q2 :D + this phone has a great community support :p (custom ROMs & MODs)

Specs are damn fine :p :D (has the nVidia TEGRA 2 !!!)
man..i gotta buy a cellphone soon otherwise all I would be left with is just juggling with model names/nos. :D :|
M
Apr 6, 2012 at 9:58 PM
Sammy is the best....
they have great looks and also great proccys...

and they have launched more droid phones..
check them out at sammy's website here : Mobile Phone-Smartphone | SAMSUNG

check these : Galaxy S (LCD) - OVERVIEW | SAMSUNG

Galaxy S Plus - OVERVIEW | SAMSUNG
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Rahul01 #7
Apr 7, 2012 at 11:26 AM
guys guys..what about LG Optimus 2X?

LGs promised to release ICS for this model in 2012 Q2 :D + this phone has a great community support :p (custom ROMs & MODs)

Specs are damn fine :p :D (has the nVidia TEGRA 2 !!!)
man..i gotta buy a cellphone soon otherwise all I would be left with is just juggling with model names/nos. :D :|

LG optimus 2X is very hard to find.
M
Apr 7, 2012 at 12:46 PM
what about sony xperia arc???
sky770
sky770 #9
Apr 7, 2012 at 1:02 PM
LG optimus 2X is very hard to find.

well if one finds it then its an awesome phone? is it? :-?

could someone plz tell me abt its screen quality?

NOW i am really confused whether to go with xperia u or this? (xperia u having 280ppi n lg optimus having only 233ppi :'( )

all i found out abt is that it has got a gr8 community support for custom rom/ mods etc.
pramudit
pramudit #10
Apr 7, 2012 at 4:39 PM
try finding lg 2x, good phones are hard to find.....
SE U is yet to be launched in india....
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Rahul01 #11
Apr 7, 2012 at 5:24 PM
Is Galaxy R still available anywhere.
pramudit
pramudit #12
Apr 7, 2012 at 5:43 PM
Galaxy R not available any more however you may find it at some local shop....
sky770
sky770 #13
Apr 7, 2012 at 5:57 PM
try finding lg 2x, good phones are hard to find.....
SE U is yet to be launched in india....

yep fingers crossed for O2X :D

doubtful about the display being as good as the Xperia U but.. if it is at par with Xperia U (not necessearily need to be more than what Xperia U has to offer :D) then O2X will be my phone:)

Also, just an FYI: O2X has crappy software on it :( but LG has promised ICS in Q2 :) (hopefully if i get my hands on O2X then straightway i'll upgrade it to GB and from there to ICS :mrgreen:)
aroraanant
Apr 7, 2012 at 6:02 PM
Desire S for 17.7k available at ebay
Incredible S for 18.5k available at ebay
And Sensation for 22-23k.
These are the best options right now.
Even LG O2X is good, but I think the above models are better and also 2X is very hard to find.
pramudit
pramudit #15
Apr 7, 2012 at 6:04 PM
you said that you are interested in custom ROM, so with that you will get ICS before official release. 2X is an excellent phone for development and custom ROM usage...
aroraanant
Apr 7, 2012 at 6:07 PM
^^^^
HTC phones are more good in that
pramudit
pramudit #17
Apr 7, 2012 at 6:13 PM
but hardware of lg 2x is better compared to incredible/desire...
aroraanant
Apr 7, 2012 at 6:20 PM
The main advantage in 2X is that it has got a dual core proc but it lacks in terms of official updates and also Incredible S is a very good device and for 18-18.5k its just amazing.Far better than any in that budget
sky770
sky770 #19
Apr 7, 2012 at 7:33 PM
The main advantage in 2X is that it has got a dual core proc but it lacks in terms of official updates and also Incredible S is a very good device and for 18-18.5k its just amazing.Far better than any in that budget

LG has promised for ICS update for O2X in Q2, 2012. :|


Yep. I am interested in Custom dev. of android BUT :D i don't want to void my warranty before atleast a month or two after experimenting with a actual droid first :twisted: (its mah first android handset! :) )

If you guys know of any dealers/retailers/wholesalers here in NCR/New Delhi/Noida plz do let me know of their contact details. Fulltoo interested in getting a O2X now. (TEGRA2 Making me do it :D)
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robin sag #20
Jun 3, 2016 at 3:54 PM
Best Android mobile phone under 20k Sony Xperia XA
Android v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Processor
Single SIM, GSM
5.0 inches display, 1280x720 pixels
16 GB Internal Memory and 2GB RAM
13 Megapixel primary camera and 8 megapixel secoundary Camera
2300 mah Battery
A
Jul 7, 2016 at 9:47 AM
Top 5 Android smartphone under 20k.
1. HTC Desire 825
2. HTC Desire 530
3. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
4. Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
5. LG X Mach
SaiyanGoku
Jul 7, 2016 at 10:06 AM
Best Android mobile phone under 20k Sony Xperia XA
Android v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Processor
Single SIM, GSM
5.0 inches display, 1280x720 pixels
16 GB Internal Memory and 2GB RAM
13 Megapixel primary camera and 8 megapixel secoundary Camera
2300 mah Battery

not even worth 10k.

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Top 5 Android smartphone under 20k.
1. HTC Desire 825
2. HTC Desire 530
3. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Not even worth 10k

4. Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Worth max 12k

5. LG X Mach
Worth 16-18k max.

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^ Ajay, trying to increase post count here? :banghead:

:facepalm: I just saw the date of OP.

People, why do you bump old threads STUPIDLY!?
ssb1551
ssb1551 #23
Jul 7, 2016 at 12:41 PM
^^ Yeah he did the same thing with another post from Jan 2012. :D