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Best Quad core Android handsets from 10k to 20 k

30 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/best-quad-core-android-handsets-from-10k-to-20-k.176120/

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IndRaj95 Original post #1
Jul 22, 2013 at 10:00 PM
I need a shortlist of 4 to 6 Android handsets with quad core processors and 4.7 to 5 inch screen.

It shouldn't get outdated within 1 year. The fact that many new devices are getting released day by day in this segment, makes me wonder about the exact date of purchase but I would like to use the phone for at least 4 years.

The key criteria are:

*Value for money

*Performance,Available internal memory,Speed

*Highest configuration for lowest price

*Availability of support & service centers.

Minimum Configuration:
• 8 MP auto focus camera or above
• 2 MP secondary camera or above
• Rear camera flash(single or dual)
• 1 GB RAM
• 4 GB ROM or above
• FM Radio
• GPS
• 2000 mAh battery or above
• Usable internal memory of 1.5 GB or above

My budget is Rs.10000-20000,but a phone whose cost is below Rs.16000 is preferred.The handset can be of any brand, but should have been tested for quality and reliability.Its rear as well as front camera should be good. It should also be easier to upgrade the Android OS.
I would also like to know about relevant future releases planned this year,in this segment and also
the latest offers pertaining to this segment.
omega44-xt
Jul 23, 2013 at 8:14 AM
Xolo Play...... It has Tegra 3 processor, same as HTC One X
I
Jul 23, 2013 at 12:58 PM
Xolo Play...... It has Tegra 3 processor, same as HTC One X

Hmm..Isn't it a phone mainly optimized for playing games?
The processor is good...
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sumit05 #5
Jul 24, 2013 at 1:01 PM
Lava iris 504q
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Sujit29 #6
Jul 24, 2013 at 4:04 PM
Which mobile in XOLO series. whether X or T.

Since am confuse to buy 800 or Q1000
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #7
Jul 24, 2013 at 7:09 PM
Xolo Play T1000, paisa wasool phone
Dew
Dew #8
Jul 25, 2013 at 10:48 PM
wait for xperia C's release, it looks good on paper... You can consider it as an option if it falls in your budget (which is most likely)..
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Jul 27, 2013 at 9:29 PM
Note

Please rate the mobile phone which you are talking about on a scale of 1-10.
For Eg. 1 for the worst phone,10 for the best phone,9.5 for an excellent phone.

I would like some moderators and experienced users to reply to this post as it would be useful for many people who are looking forward to buy the best Android phone in the Quad core segment.
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IndRaj95 #10
Jul 27, 2013 at 9:34 PM
wait for xperia C's release, it looks good on paper... You can consider it as an option if it falls in your budget (which is most likely)..

Any idea about when its going to be released?
ssb1551
ssb1551 #11
Jul 28, 2013 at 12:15 AM
^^ Maybe around September, but no way before that.
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Minion #12
Jul 28, 2013 at 11:57 AM
You can get xolo Q700 for 8.8k.
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a2mn2002 #13
Jul 28, 2013 at 5:38 PM
^^ from where u got that price. here in amritsar its 9.5k
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IndRaj95 #14
Jul 28, 2013 at 11:33 PM
If users list their rating of all the phones mentioned above and other phones as a single reply,it would be useful.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #15
Jul 29, 2013 at 1:44 PM
@OP: also have a look at Auxus Nuclea N1 @15k :mrgreen:
ssb1551
ssb1551 #16
Jul 30, 2013 at 12:37 AM
Is there any proper review of Nuclea N1?
quagmire
quagmire #17
Jul 30, 2013 at 1:09 AM
I dont understand why OP is hell bent on a quad core chipset. A quad core is not always better than a dual core.

You can take a look at this post by sam for comparison : *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/buying-advice/150741-mobile-buying-guide.html#post1553387

Tegra 3 > MediaTek MT6589. So Xolo T1000 > the rest.
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IndRaj95 #18
Jul 30, 2013 at 8:22 PM
I dont understand why OP is hell bent on a quad core chipset. A quad core is not always better than a dual core.

You can take a look at this post by sam for comparison : *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/buying-advice/150741-mobile-buying-guide.html#post1553387

Tegra 3 > MediaTek MT6589. So Xolo T1000 > the rest.


Only in the cases of quad core phones having lesser performance and stability than dual core phones,they are preferred.
But considering the future in mind,I think its always better to go for a quad core mobile which is better than all those dual core handsets out there in the market.

Comment:
I would like some one to technically explain the difference between quad core and dual core and also a list of chipsets along with their ranking based on performance.
quagmire
quagmire #19
Jul 30, 2013 at 9:36 PM
^ Apart from the above post you can check these:

For CPU comparison : Best processors and SoC on smartphones-Snapdragon vs. Tegra vs. Exynos

For GPU comparison : Mali vs SGX vs Adreno, the best GPU on smartphones and tablets
coderunknown
Jul 30, 2013 at 10:27 PM
I would like some one to technically explain the difference between quad core and dual core and also a list of chipsets along with their ranking based on performance.

just check which processing core is the chipset based around. Cortex A5, A7, A8, A9, A15 or Qualcomm's krait. A5 is the weakest and has such poor GPU that even 720p video or low demand games fail to play. on the other hand, A7 (Cortex A8 is obsolete) is moderately fast and depending on the GPU can crank up some high scores. Cortex A9 (found in tegra3 or dualcore mediatek chipset) is a slot above A7 and twice as fast as Cortex A5 on average. so a quad A5 will only score as much as a dualcore Cortex A9.

a dualcore Cortex A15 or Qualcomm's Krait will beat even quad Cortex A9, forget A7 or A5. for now Cortex A15 is only found in Galaxy S4 or Nexus 10. Nokia's lumia series and Sony Xperia L are the cheapest way to get a Krait processor.
jiteshbhimani
Jul 31, 2013 at 4:34 PM
So Xperia L performance will be good compared to Micromax Canvas 2 Plus - A110Q which is quadcore?
sujoyp
sujoyp #22
Jul 31, 2013 at 5:04 PM
The Xperia L scores 4363 points in the Quadrant benchmark.
It scores 9543 points in the AnTuTu benchmark 3.3, beating most of the dual-core smartphones.
It clocks 60 fps in the Nenamark GPU benchmark.

Sony Xperia L Benchmarks

Micromax Canvas 2 Plus - A110Q

Quadrant: 4013
AnTuTu: 13988
Nenamark 2: 40.2 fps

we can see that the Antutu score of xperia L is less due to dual core but remaining better due to better graphic chip
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IndRaj95 #23
Aug 1, 2013 at 7:00 PM
Re: Best Quad core Android handsets from 10k to 20 k-Processor info & Reviews

I would like someone to comment about this:
1)Do Xolo smartphones have their chips based on Intel chips or are they manufactured by Intel?
2)Which kind of Quad Core processor is the best?
3)What is NFC & which quad ore phones have it?

Based on Digit and other reviews of the best phones from the following phones, I require a rating (from 1-10) & performance information:
Xolo smartphones like Q1000
Lava Iris smartphones like 504 Q
Spice Pinnacle smartphones
Gionee Ctrl V4 and other phones
Micromax phones like Canvas HD & Canvas 4
Sony phones
Intex Aqua I5
Zen Ultrafone 701 HD
LG Nexus 4
Spice Stellar Pinnacle Pro Mi-535
Celkon Signature Hd A119
...
and all other quad core smarts phones of same brand name & company.
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simond #24
Aug 1, 2013 at 11:41 PM
Why not tried lenovo p780 best battery cap is must for any android
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simond #25
Aug 1, 2013 at 11:45 PM
Try lenovo p780 best battery business phone
omega44-xt
Aug 2, 2013 at 9:18 AM
Re: Best Quad core Android handsets from 10k to 20 k-Processor info & Reviews

I would like someone to comment about this:
1)Do Xolo smartphones have their chips based on Intel chips or are they manufactured by Intel?
2)Which kind of Quad Core processor is the best?
3)What is NFC & which quad ore phones have it?

Based on Digit and other reviews of the best phones from the following phones, I require a rating (from 1-10) & performance information:
Xolo smartphones like Q1000
Lava Iris smartphones like 504 Q
Spice Pinnacle smartphones
Gionee Ctrl V4 and other phones
Micromax phones like Canvas HD & Canvas 4
Sony phones
Intex Aqua I5
Zen Ultrafone 701 HD
LG Nexus 4
Spice Stellar Pinnacle Pro Mi-535
Celkon Signature Hd A119
...
and all other quad core smarts phones of same brand name & company.
1. By intel
2. Currently best quad core is Snapdragon 800 found in Sony Xperia Z Ultra
3. Near field communication...... Used for many things(Google "uses of nfc")

Out of the phones listed, Nexus 4 is best performer n value for money........ Battery life (screen on time) is not good though(compared to SP,S3 n ZR)
dude1
dude1 #27
Aug 4, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Get xolo play for less than 16k..... but if u want phone from a international vendor get lenovo s920 for 18.5k
sujoyp
sujoyp #28
Aug 4, 2013 at 2:14 PM
I saw xolo play for Rs.13.8k on ebay deals ;)

*www.ebay.in/itm/231025339919
RohanM
RohanM #30
Aug 4, 2013 at 9:31 PM
Xolo Play T1000, paisa wasool phone

Pros

Excellent display
Great gaming performance
Good build quality
Relatively stock Android experience


Cons

Sluggish UI
Dull design
Only 2.3GB internal memory out of box
Memory card not hot-swappable
Average camera quality