buying new smartphone 30-35k

I have shortlisted it to oneplus3T but I am confused whether to buy 64 or 128 gb one.Is 5k worth 64 gb?
I mean to say the app install space.I want it to be future proof for 5yrs atleast. I am still using the note n7000 model.any other phone within this price range with equal spec can be recommended.

Oneplus3 is superb in all specifications.

If you want to go with Mods then you can go with Moto Z Play @ 25k Link:
Moto Z is the flagship @ 40k
Both the phones comes with Mods which needs to be bought extra.

Mods can be attached at the backside for both.

JBL Speaker mod, Powerbank mod, standalone DSLR camera mod and so forth.

If the Mods are bought along with the phone they are costing less.

All are available at amazon.in

Link for Moto Z Play: Moto Z Play with Style Mod (Black, 32GB): Amazon.in: Electronic

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Nothing is future proof these days, forget about any phone lasting for 5 years from now.

There are no restrictions on app install space. Get 128GB version if your budget allows it.

Compare OnePlus 3T vs Motorola Moto Z Play Size, Specs, Camer

The one enticing feature in Moto Z Play is Mods support.

Though Oneplus 3t is upgraded with snapdragon 821, 6GB Ram, 128GB ROM, 16MP front camera the Hasselblad Camera Mod for Moto Z Play is really enticing.

Moto Z Play comes with stock android 6.0 upgradable to Nougat 7.0

Oneplus 3 or 3t comes with custom OxygenOS.

OP needs to think what is necessary for him and decide.

Nothing is future proof in todays world, even for 2 years leave alone 5 long years.

Going with flagships does not necessarily become future proof. It can be used for 2 years at the most after which they become redundant.

For ex: Samsung S7 Note or Edge phones are like live grenades which are sold for 60k each.

Now Samsung is recalling all those phones.
After which S8 will be released with much durability by rectifying the errors of S7.

They are flagships right.
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^ Individual mods cost around the price of a new mid-range phone -_-

i do have a requirement that the radio to be present,but I cant find a 6gb 820/821 phone within budget with radio.I think you have misunderstood the 5 yr part.I dont need bragging rights,I need it to work with latest app and no space problems 5 years long.I have used the note for 4 yrs so....

My suggestion for the OP is to go with Flagship medium phones such as Moto Z Play and use it for 2 years but buy another flagship medium phone after 2 years.

Leave the thought for 5 years buddy.

If OPs budget permits, he can go with Oneplus 3t.

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S7 or its variants. Can go for about 4 years but again stuff like VR and Hololens is developing, it really depends on the user for how long they want to use it. My N73ME bought in 2007 is broken now

I am too looking for a new phone. BTW I am not sure about the radio in S7 and S7 Edge as the following site does not show it.

Samsung Galaxy S7 vs. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge vs. Samsung Galaxy S7 active - GSMArena.com

billubakra said:
S7 or its variants. Can go for about 4 years but again stuff like VR and Hololens is developing, it really depends on the user for how long they want to use it. My N73ME bought in 2007 is broken now I am too looking for a new phone. BTW I am not sure about the radio in S7 and S7 Edge as the following site does not show it.

Samsung Galaxy S7 vs. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge vs. Samsung Galaxy S7 active - GSMArena.com

that is out out budget and only 4 gb. radio is in the active model.

Actually Nokia made the best phones on Symbian OS.
Now android is every where .

My Nokia N82 was the best phone I liked.
Unfortunately it got destroyed due to some guys over individuality.

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Now 1 thing i want to ask is the 128gb model worth extra 5k.I need to install a lot of apps mainly,not much of games.if space is problem in the future i can buy otg pendrive/otg cable for non app storage like transfer movies and stuff.

arko1983 said:
Now 1 thing i want to ask is the 128gb model worth extra 5k.I need to install a lot of apps mainly,not much of games.if space is problem in the future i can buy otg pendrive/otg cable for non app storage like transfer movies and stuff.

Ok go for Oneplus 3T only if your requirement is not more than 128GB regarding apps only or else
Moto Z Play or Moto Z where stand alone MSD can be used for additional storage.

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arko1983 said:
that is out out budget and only 4 gb. radio is in the active model.

Well if you want a phone to run for 4 years then you gotta increase your budget a little. I didn't get your 4 gb comment. 4gb ram?

[MENTION=105611]bssunilreddy[/MENTION] [MENTION=145143]SaiyanGoku[/MENTION]

Any reviews about the Samsung Gear VR? And in the budget of 10-20k which is a good vfm Samsung phone?

billubakra said:
Any reviews about the Samsung Gear VR? And in the budget of 10-20k which is a good vfm Samsung phone?

Used google cardboard vr for a while, just some apps and games and got bored after then. Watching 360° videos (youtube or ahem :wink:

) is the only positive I can think about smartphone based VR because there aren't much VR games available. Also, if you want actual immersive VR gaming, get an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive. There's no way that in 2-3 years, any phone will be able to run Crysis 3 at 1440p VR (because 1440p is the recommended resolution for good VR experience).

For the the latter question, there are no good samsung phones for the budget. While buying a Samsung phone, either get one of their recent flagships or don't get anything at all.

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Thanks for replying dear. Is HTC Vive better than Samsung VR? Will it be compatible with S7? How many "p" is the Samsung VR? GTA VI will be the real game to play with VR's. It will take another 6-7 years I guess.

In that budget I think J5 and J7 are good phones. Don't you think?

SaiyanGoku said:
Used google cardboard vr for a while, just some apps and games and got bored after then. Watching 360° videos (youtube or ahem ) is the only positive I can think about smartphone based VR because there aren't much VR games available. Also, if you want actual immersive VR gaming, get an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive. There's no way that in 2-3 years, any phone will be able to run Crysis 3 at 1440p VR (because 1440p is the recommended resolution for good VR experience).

For the the latter question, there are no good samsung phones for the budget. While buying a Samsung phone, either get one of their recent flagships or don't get anything at all.

billubakra said:
Well if you want a phone to run for 4 years then you gotta increase your budget a little. I didn't get your 4 gb comment. 4gb ram?

[MENTION=105611]bssunilreddy[/MENTION] [MENTION=145143]SaiyanGoku[/MENTION]

Any reviews about the Samsung Gear VR? And in the budget of 10-20k which is a good vfm Samsung phone?

yes 4 gb ram.
Is 128gb necessary for future proof?
5k for 64 gb seems kinda pointless...any opinions.(One plus 3t )

I am open to suggestions.please suggest

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arko1983 said:
yes 4 gb ram.
Is 128gb necessary for future proof?
5k for 64 gb seems kinda pointless...any opinions.(One plus 3t )

I am no expert but I think 2-4 gigs of a ram in a phone is more than enough. I am running PSP and other high end games on my rooted SGS3 without any lag. There's always a slot for an external card. Moreover the other specs matter more than the hdd space.

billubakra said:
I am no expert but I think 2-4 gigs of a ram in a phone is more than enough. I am running PSP and other high end games on my rooted SGS3 without any lag. There's always a slot for an external card. Moreover the other specs matter more than the hdd space.

I need a bit future proofing so
1)6gb ram a must.
2)64/128 gb storage space
3)snapdragon 820/821
4)radio is optional if available then great.

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arko1983 said:
I need a bit future proofing so
1)6gb ram a must.
2)64/128 gb storage space
3)snapdragon 820/821
4)radio is optional if available then great.

Man this way you won't be able to buy a phone. Nothing is "future proof". Increase your budget and wait for S8 if you don't find S7 good enough.

billubakra said:
Man this way you won't be able to buy a phone. Nothing is "future proof". Increase your budget and wait for S8 if you don't find S7 good enough.

one plus 3t has all of it.it only does not have a radio.I am not buying another samsung phone costing a fortune.

arko1983 said:
one plus 3t has all of it.it only does not have a radio.I am not buying another samsung phone costing a fortune.

Why not use a Radio App from google store and use it.
Will it not work that way?

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bssunilreddy said:
Why not use a Radio App from google store and use it.
Will it not work that way?

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Didn't expect this reply from you. :rofl:

Until and unless radio antenna is present in the phone, no radio app would work.

SaiyanGoku said:
Didn't expect this reply from you.

Until and unless radio antenna is present in the phone, no radio app would work.

Even for a radio to work, one needs to plug the head phones right.

I thought in that way, a radio might work in any phone.

PS: I can tell all about computer components but regarding mobile phone, there are specialists in this forum who have good knowledge.

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bssunilreddy said:
Even for a radio to work, one needs to plug the head phones right.

I thought in that way, a radio might work in any phone.

PS: I can tell all about computer components but regarding mobile phone, there are specialists in this forum who have good knowledge.

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you are right.or else I wouldn't have mentioned this point.
All radio that are available are internet radio costing data.
in one+ 3 the radio was not connected ,so no radio.
It seems all the wishes cannot be fullfilled.gonna buy the one+3t 64gb model as 128 gb is costing 5k extra.I can buy otg 64 gb for 1.2k,so ...

^ You'll need a usb type-c OTG for it to work.

hmm.I think i will need a type c cable

Parallel Universe USB type C OTG cable Black For HTC: Amazon.in: Electronic

like this

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arko1983 said:
[MENTION=145143]SaiyanGoku[/MENTION]
you are right.or else I wouldn't have mentioned this point.
All radio that are available are internet radio costing data.
in one+ 3 the radio was not connected ,so no radio.
It seems all the wishes cannot be fullfilled.gonna buy the one+3t 64gb model as 128 gb is costing 5k extra.I can buy otg 64 gb for 1.2k,so ...

U seem to be on the right track now.

3t 64gb is the way to go.

ordered the oneplus 3t on the 12th.

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Even if radio+antenna is present, if the OEM has disabled it in the firmware you cannot run it, well not without rooting. S7 is a good example for the same.
[MENTION=113851]arko1983[/MENTION]
Cheers brother. Do give us the review of the same.

billubakra said:
Even if radio+antenna is present, if the OEM has disabled it in the firmware you cannot run it, well not without rooting. S7 is a good example for the same.
[MENTION=113851]arko1983[/MENTION]
Cheers brother. Do give us the review of the same.

will give a review after using it.It does not have radio .ie the chip is not connected.its hardware level thing not software.