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15 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/confusion.188843/

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123hero Original post #1
Dec 3, 2014 at 8:15 PM
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hi all,
i wanna buy a mobile for my mom ( normal usage ).
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budget is max 15k
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following are my shortlists
1. Nokia Lumia 730
2. Moto G 2014
3. Micromax A1 (android one)
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i have a few queries
1. how is the scenario now in the windows ecosystem....are there some reasonable number of games avbl there ?
2. will moto g 2014 get upgraded to Android L ....if yes by when ?
3. how does the android one feature in comparison to the other 2 devices ?
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Nokia Lumia 630 is avbl at nearly half the price of L730......is it worthwile to spend double the money on L730 for a better screen and camera ? since both have the same processor
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regards,
123hero
abhigeek
Dec 3, 2014 at 9:20 PM
Go for Moto G buddy.
It will get update by end of 2014
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123hero #3
Dec 3, 2014 at 9:24 PM
Go for Moto G buddy.
It will get update by end of 2014

Worried about the less RAM on Moto G.
Windows has no problem running with less RAM..actually 1 GB ram is more than sufficient for it but android will lag on 1 GB RaM
abhigeek
Dec 3, 2014 at 9:28 PM
[MENTION=153733]123hero[/MENTION]
Your mom not gonna play heavy game (does she?:p)
My dad has one, and it works pretty good. :)
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123hero #5
Dec 3, 2014 at 9:50 PM
[MENTION=153733]123hero[/MENTION]
Your mom not gonna play heavy game (does she?:p)
My dad has one, and it works pretty good. :)
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not into heavy gaming...but i guess lumia is way ahead in terms of battery life....plus option to save everything on SD card is tempting....
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which platform would be more convenient to use ? andorid or win 8.1
Nerevarine
Dec 3, 2014 at 10:32 PM
i wanna buy a mobile for my mom ( normal usage ).

Go for L730, windows phone usually good for non geeks/elders who could use the simplistic UI and large icons
$hadow
$hadow #7
Dec 3, 2014 at 10:58 PM
Go with L730 or on a little lower budget l530 is also a good option.
SaiyanGoku
Dec 3, 2014 at 11:43 PM
+1 to Moto G (2014) don't compare Android One phones with Moto G. they are a class apart.
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123hero #9
Dec 4, 2014 at 10:17 AM
Go with L730 or on a little lower budget l530 is also a good option.

is L730 a better upgrade over L630 ?
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aprt from camera and the screen and RAM, there is nothing more exceptional in the L730.
so is it worth spending twice the amount on L730 when i can get almost the same stuff on L630 ?
$hadow
$hadow #10
Dec 4, 2014 at 11:01 AM
is L730 a better upgrade over L630 ?
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aprt from camera and the screen and RAM, there is nothing more exceptional in the L730.
so is it worth spending twice the amount on L730 when i can get almost the same stuff on L630 ?

For the starters these are the two most important things you look for when you buy a new phone. But if camera is not important for you I old still insist on getting better ram coz tasks will be more fluid and noticeably faster in day to day activities.
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123hero #11
Dec 4, 2014 at 7:10 PM
For the starters these are the two most important things you look for when you buy a new phone. But if camera is not important for you I old still insist on getting better ram coz tasks will be more fluid and noticeably faster in day to day activities.

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I have decided on the L730
But the asking price in flipkart and other online retailers are close to15k.
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Is it worthwhile to pay a visit to Alfa in Mumbai??
$hadow
$hadow #12
Dec 4, 2014 at 9:56 PM
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I have decided on the L730
But the asking price in flipkart and other online retailers are close to15k.
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Is it worthwhile to pay a visit to Alfa in Mumbai??

Sure man. If price is close you should go with whichever feel good but ofline will get you the device immediately.
V
Dec 4, 2014 at 10:38 PM
Dude I just bought Lumia 730 3 days before in flipkart.. Lemme Tell ya its amazing!.. I never had experienced such a buttery smooth OS in my life!.. The basic apps are all there.. I was able to find almost 70% of the official apps i was using in android in WP store!.. The Front Selfie cam and the back primary camera Both are Amazing!!!..


Check out the photos i took from both front and back cam below


Front Cam Selfie:-

WP_20141201_15_16_46_Selfie.jpg




Back Primary Camera :-


WP_20141201_001.jpg



My Experience with the mobile has been great so far!.. Amazing display, Super fast!, Great Camera, Good Battery backup, Lotto Good Apps, I have bought the black one and it looks stylish with matte finish..

Overall i would say its great! and I must thank these Amazing forum members for helping me out!.. Enjoy! :)


P.S I bought from the WS Retail seller Which is Flipkart's Own one! So i was able to select one day delivery by paying 90rs extra..
ithehappy
ithehappy #14
Dec 5, 2014 at 8:00 AM
Congrats. That back camera photo isn't doing the phone's capable camera any justice though :)
$hadow
$hadow #15
Dec 5, 2014 at 11:09 AM
He need still to get his hands steady for perfect Lumia photography :mrgreen: