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Best Android/Windows phone in 30k

22 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/best-android-windows-phone-in-30k.174284/

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cooldude94 Original post #1
May 28, 2013 at 7:13 PM
Budget - 30,000 rupees
Display size - 4.5-5 inch
Preferred brand - sony,lg,samsung
Preferred input method -touch
Preferred operating system - Android/Windows
Primary use of handset - Multimedia,gaming,ebook reading,camera
Any specific mobile phones in consideration?

Sony xperia zl
LG nexus 4
Nokia Lumia 920

I want a handset with a good camera,battery life and lag free gaming which will be the best for me ?
I am open to any other better option in this range if you recommend.
.jRay.
.jRay. #2
May 28, 2013 at 7:15 PM
Nexus 4
.jRay.
.jRay. #4
May 28, 2013 at 7:25 PM
OP wants good camera dude........I'd suggest Lumia 920/Xperia ZL(Windows/Android) whichever you like.

If he's able to get zl under 30 grand. Then yes.
randomuser111
May 28, 2013 at 7:39 PM
If you REALLY like WP8 then wait for Lumia 925 :)
C
May 28, 2013 at 7:42 PM
No i would prefer android due to more customization and games i included 920 as it has best camera and display.
I am confused about zl display and camera quality otherwise zl suits me best.
.jRay.
.jRay. #7
May 28, 2013 at 7:44 PM
If you want a better display and camera go for one x+. Slcd2 is vv nice.
C
May 28, 2013 at 7:46 PM
but one x+ has old chipset only 1gb ram and i heard htc phones are not so custom rom friendly as i will definitely root and install custom ROM
.jRay.
.jRay. #9
May 28, 2013 at 7:56 PM
but one x+ has old chipset only 1gb ram and i heard htc phones are not so custom rom friendly as i will definitely root and install custom ROM

Bro! There's so much support for htc phones. Just check xda. Awesome roms coming everyday. Btw how do you plan to use all the hardware. Games run smooth on x+
C
May 28, 2013 at 8:05 PM
Bro! There's so much support for htc phones. Just check xda. Awesome roms coming everyday. Btw how do you plan to use all the hardware. Games run smooth on x+
But is it future proof ? I plan to play hd games and view hd videos. I do not like buying smartphone from previous generation
.jRay.
.jRay. #11
May 28, 2013 at 8:08 PM
Then go for xperia sp. ~25k n beats previous gen. If you're ok with the zl display then go for zl
C
May 28, 2013 at 8:09 PM
zl has better display and camera than sp . I cannot seem to find an all rounder phone in this category.
.jRay.
.jRay. #13
May 28, 2013 at 8:20 PM
Btw for how much are you getting zl?
.jRay.
.jRay. #15
May 28, 2013 at 8:46 PM
Nice. Go for it. I thought it was for 35k
Flash
Flash #16
May 28, 2013 at 11:05 PM
Lumia 920.

Since you said you need a good camera, this might help you.

RohanM
RohanM #17
May 29, 2013 at 8:18 AM
@ OP - U should go for LG Optimus G then.
Shah
Shah #18
May 29, 2013 at 9:58 AM
+1 for Lumia 920. You'll get a wireless charging plate for free too.
randomuser111
May 29, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Battery life of 920 is not great though I believe
Flash
Flash #20
May 29, 2013 at 11:48 AM
Battery life of 920 is not great though I believe
Nokia Lumia 920 goes through our battery tests, here's how it did - GSMArena Blog

Isnt that enough?
randomuser111
May 29, 2013 at 12:26 PM
Well it's decent enough it seems then :)
aroraanant
May 31, 2013 at 1:47 AM
Opt for X+ or ZL