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Budget phone for 7000-8000?

12 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/budget-phone-for-7000-8000.193290/

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potatoboy Original post #1
Aug 21, 2015 at 10:18 PM
Greetings!

Let's face it, that need to upgrade to a better phone after seeing it is something we all have to do ;)
But the reason I need a new phone is genuine.

My current phone is an el cheapo Micromax Unite 2. Everything in it is perfect - heck, it even got an OFFICIAL update to Android Lollipop. And therein lies the rub.
For some reason, every app I install gets installed to 'internal memory'. It's not the 8GB memory advertised by MMX, it's a storage of about 850mb or so. Even before I updated, I never had more than 10 apps. But now the update ate up almost all of that 850mb and I can't move more than 2-3 apps to SD card. The 8GB space is lying unused save for multimedia. And now beyond WhatsApp and Instagram, nothing will install.

Anyways, considering my budget is 7-8K, what is THE BEST phone overall? I'm looking at long-term even though I suppose budget phones aren't meant for long term use. Having said that, here is what I have in mind :

1. Budget?
A: 7-8K

2. Display type and size?
A: Any type, about 4.5" to 5"

3. Dual sim?
A: Yes

4. Preferred choice of brand?
A: Any

5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)?
A: Back camera with AF

6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc).
A: Android, but I love WP as well

7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready).
A: 2G :p

8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)?
A: All of this in moderation! g

Below are the choices I have in mind with pros and cons:

* Moto E G2
* Redmi 2 (highest preference)
* Honor Holly
* Microsoft Lumia 535
* Yu Yuphoria

Your C&C is highly welcome!
SaiyanGoku
Aug 21, 2015 at 11:10 PM
Get Lumia 640 or Yuphoria. Consider Redmi 2 only if you can live with crap MIUI or willing to flash an AOSP based rom.
$hadow
$hadow #3
Aug 22, 2015 at 3:34 PM
get redmi 2 prime

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get redmi 2 prime
omega44-xt
Aug 22, 2015 at 3:58 PM
Redmi 2 Prime
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kkn13 #5
Aug 22, 2015 at 4:51 PM
640 or 535 hands down
Wont suggest Yu,Xiaomi etc because of poor after sales etc
also camera is best on the 640
and moving apps to SD etc is extremely well made on WP
bssunilreddy
Aug 22, 2015 at 5:04 PM
Get Redmi 2 Prime...
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12k4567 #7
Mar 12, 2016 at 3:39 PM
you can get xiaomi redmi note prime or lenovo vibe p1m in this budget....
Nerevarine
Mar 12, 2016 at 5:25 PM
Can get Zenphone 2 laser if you want a slightly better ASS
Saahib
Saahib #9
Mar 13, 2016 at 12:03 AM
Little off topic. : Root your current MMx phone, take backup and then you can repartition using various scripts available for such phones. You can even swap internal memory with external.
Or easiest way is to install App2SD, create 2nd ext4 partition (as primary) and it will move about your 50% internal memory data to it.
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Aakarshan #10
Mar 19, 2016 at 3:17 PM
First look at this topic people, this topic is 7 months old
K
Mar 20, 2016 at 10:23 PM
First look at this topic people, this topic is 7 months old

Still thread is useful for other peoples who is looking for 7 to 8k phone.


I suggest Windows Lumia 535 - Dual SIM and also price is under Rs.7000.
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Aakarshan #12
Mar 21, 2016 at 8:12 AM
Still thread is useful for other peoples who is looking for 7 to 8k phone.


I suggest Windows Lumia 535 - Dual SIM and also price is under Rs.7000.
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