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Best Mobile Under 12k

25 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/best-mobile-under-12k.196694/

H2O
H2O Original post #1
Mar 21, 2016 at 5:08 AM
Hello Everyone. I am looking to get a mobile under 12k. Please suggest which would be the best option.

1. Budget?

Under 12k.

2. Display type and size?

Full HD 5.5" screen.

3. Dual sim?

Not a necessity.

4. Preferred choice of brand?

Ok with all brands, really.

5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)? -

Camera isn't a major priority.

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

Android.

7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready).

3G, with option for 4G.

8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)?

Internet (Browsing FB, Twitter & Whatsapp) , Multimedia (Watching Movies/Videos & Music) and Basic Call Purpose.

9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?

Was considering Lenovo Vibe K4 Note, Redmi Note 3 and Le 1S.

10. Any other info that you want to share.

Don't have any specific requirements other than the fact camera isn't a priority. Can deal with an average camera.

Thanks.
omega44-xt
Mar 21, 2016 at 12:24 PM
Redmi Note 3 32GB
J
jodo_c #3
Mar 21, 2016 at 9:04 PM
Hey My friend has same requirement and budget just he wants good camera quality both front and back so please suggest ?Is the Redmi note 3 has best camera under 12k??

P.S. sorry for hijacking this thread.
H2O
H2O #4
Mar 21, 2016 at 10:00 PM
Haha its ok. More discussion the better! :)
M
Minion #5
Mar 22, 2016 at 6:48 PM
Hey My friend has same requirement and budget just he wants good camera quality both front and back so please suggest ?Is the Redmi note 3 has best camera under 12k??

P.S. sorry for hijacking this thread.

You can't get best camera for 12k.redmi note 3 camera is good.
J
jodo_c #6
Mar 22, 2016 at 10:06 PM
Ya bro i know. I actually meant the best i can get under 12k.
Flash
Flash #8
Mar 23, 2016 at 11:38 PM
More stocks of Redmi Note 3 on the way, says Xiaomi, including 32 GB - RTN.ASI
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amit.tiger12 #9
Mar 24, 2016 at 10:22 AM
there are many redmi note 3.. I found..
1 with mediatek and other with snapdragon.. and also redmi not 3 pro also there found on xda..
I can't find link for snapdragon 650 version with 3gb ram on amazon. they only show 2gb ram. please provide link for 3gb.

Anyone grabbed 3gb model? then all specs mention are really there on device???
J
jodo_c #10
Mar 24, 2016 at 11:57 AM
there are many redmi note 3.. I found..
1 with mediatek and other with snapdragon.. and also redmi not 3 pro also there found on xda..
I can't find link for snapdragon 650 version with 3gb ram on amazon. they only show 2gb ram. please provide link for 3gb.

Anyone grabbed 3gb model? then all specs mention are really there on device???
The Indian version is Redmi note 3 with Snapdragon 650. Which is going on amazon via flash sales.

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omega44-xt
Mar 26, 2016 at 7:44 AM
Go to xiaomi website for buying 32GB version
ankushv
ankushv #12
Mar 26, 2016 at 1:47 PM
Go to xiaomi website for buying 32GB version
It shows out of stock . Was thinking of buying 32gb/3gb ram model .

Sent from my SM-G900H
omega44-xt
Mar 26, 2016 at 8:16 PM
It shows out of stock . Was thinking of buying 32gb/3gb ram model .

Sent from my SM-G900H

I don't know when it will e back in stock.... Follow xiaomi's twitter handle, maybe
ZTR
ZTR #14
Mar 26, 2016 at 9:45 PM
For best camera go for Mi 4i as it has a better camera possibly best in 12K range
J
jodo_c #15
Mar 26, 2016 at 9:48 PM
For best camera go for Mi 4i as it has a better camera possibly best in 12K range
Ya man i know it is the best but only 16gb n no expandable storage is a bummer.


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ZTR
ZTR #16
Mar 26, 2016 at 9:58 PM
Ya man i know it is the best but only 16gb n no expandable storage is a bummer.


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Get the 32GB one then
J
jodo_c #17
Mar 27, 2016 at 12:42 PM
15k for just 16gb more ?Lol
K
Mar 28, 2016 at 3:32 PM
Samsung i927 - 2G/3G/4G Supported.

You will not get warranty because of you need to import it from USA. I am using it and still better then most of newest mobile. Samsung rocks ;)
SaiyanGoku
Mar 28, 2016 at 4:24 PM
Samsung i927 - 2G/3G/4G Supported.

You will not get warranty because of you need to import it from USA. I am using it and still better then most of newest mobile. Samsung rocks ;)
Not even worth 4k
K
Mar 28, 2016 at 4:29 PM
Not even worth 4k

Why?

- Low SAR Value
- Physical QWERTY Keyboard
- Rough and tough - Mobile slip from my hand more then 7 to 10 times and yet work properly.
- 1GB RAM
- Rooted by me with custom ROM. ;)

Sound quality is very good, No issue while talking on phone but with other phone I find noise issue,etc.
SaiyanGoku
Mar 28, 2016 at 4:32 PM
Why?

- Low SAR Value
- Physical QWERTY Keyboard
- Rough and tough - Mobile slip from my hand more then 7 to 10 times and yet work properly.
- 1GB RAM
- Rooted by me with custom ROM. ;)

Sound quality is very good, No issue while talking on phone but with other phone I find noise issue,etc.
Samsung i927 Captivate Glide - Full phone specifications

Basically, hardware is crap for 2016 standards.

Also doesn't matches with OP's requirements.
K
Mar 28, 2016 at 5:17 PM
Basically, hardware is crap for 2016 standards.

Also doesn't matches with OP's requirements.


I really don't know which requirement does not match with i927?

OP does not need Dual sim, need 3G/4G which is supported in i927 and also I can play most of game like GTA San Andreas on this phone.
SaiyanGoku
Mar 28, 2016 at 5:23 PM
I really don't know which requirement does not match with i927?

OP does not need Dual sim, need 3G/4G which is supported in i927 and also I can play most of game like GTA San Andreas on this phone.
OP needs full HD 5.5" screen. i927 lacks 4G.

The phone has a 4" 480p screen running on a dual core Tegra 2 SoC and is 4.5 years old. :facepalm:
K
Mar 28, 2016 at 5:39 PM
OP needs full HD 5.5" screen. i927 lacks 4G.

The phone has a 4" 480p screen running on a dual core Tegra 2 SoC and is 4.5 years old. :facepalm:

As I already said i927 Support 4G, GSMArena did not mention about it.

I don't have a any issue with hardware, Its work perfectly and even run many heavy games.


Tegra 2 released in 2013, 2 year and 3 month old and don't forget that NVIDIA is a good and reputed company like most of old intel chip is still better then AMD chip.

About HD: You can play HD video, record HD Video - Support HD 720p camcorder.
HDMI port.

Full info of hardware can be found on Amazon site.


Which chip you recommended to OP?
SaiyanGoku
Mar 28, 2016 at 5:45 PM
As I already said i927 Support 4G, GSMArena did not mention about it.

I don't have a any issue with hardware, Its work perfectly and even run many heavy games.

Tegra 2 released in 2013, 2 year and 3 month old and don't forget that NVIDIA is a good and reputed company like most of old intel chip is still better then AMD chip.


Which chip you recommended to OP?

At least a 64-bit one and Snapdragon 650 if you consider the budget.

Tegra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedi

Tegra 2 is a Q1 2010 chip.