Galaxy grand?? · DIGIT-ARC

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Hi all,

Was looking to buy a phone with relatively larger screen, as I have been using an SE Xperia Ray for quite some time.

Went through the devices on offer in the market(online survey), and found the Galaxy Grand interesting.

Do u guys think its a good one?? As my usage would primarily be web browsing, watching 1080p videos & a good camera for basic photography.
My only concerns on this one would be the performance(can it play 1080p?) as the chip is a new one from Broadcom and also ppl talking abt a sub-par display(187 ppi). So is the resolution so damn low? or watchable?

Please suggest if u find any major cons with this phone & and any alternatives in similar price range. I can also wait for a few days, if there is anything better in pipeline for a launch.
Could have gone for the Galaxy S3 or any other flagships, but they seem a bit too expensive..

187ppi, videocore GPU, its cr@p, stay far far away.

Get Optimus L9 eyes closed.

+1 for L9. Will run HD videos w/o any hiccup, also it performs way better than Gx Grand.

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As suggested above Optimus L9 also fits the bill for a large screen (4.7") with far better specs provided you don't require dual-SIM. The only con against grand would be a lackluster 5mp cam. Any speculations on the pricing of GS2 Plus? This could be an option for mid-level if priced right. You can also look at Xperia P: Good camera, Good display, Decent specs and great looks.

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Is the L9 goign to get a JB update??

^^ It may/may not, but there are already lot of JB ROM's are there in XDA and similar places. Still it will release JB update for it major lineups this year.

But the below link tells that it may get JB update, but not sure about when

*techsharma.onlineinfoden.com/?p=1574

tkin said:
187ppi, videocore GPU, its cr@p, stay far far away.

Get Optimus L9 eyes closed.

dude the GPU got a score of 57-58 in nenamark 2

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some more interesting ones..

lenovo k860/galaxy express/galaxy premier

suhailkhan said:
As suggested above Optimus L9 also fits the bill for a large screen (4.7") with far better specs provided you don't require dual-SIM. The only con against grand would be a lackluster 5mp cam. Any speculations on the pricing of GS2 Plus? This could be an option for mid-level if priced right. You can also look at Xperia P: Good camera, Good display, Decent specs and great looks.

Pathetic battery.

Nerevarine said:
dude the GPU got a score of 57-58 in nenamark 2

Check GLBenchmark here: *www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_ii_plus_review-review-878p4.php
I stand my ground, the adreno 220 in Xperia SL is faster than Mali400MP, which is waay faster than Videocore.

the.one said:
Is the L9 goign to get a JB update??

Maybe, but there are custom roms out there, thing is even without JB L9 will be better than SGS II, its a dinosaur.

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Hmm... but whtever the numbers suggest against Videocore, this set does handle some gaming.

iGyaan Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Grand Gaming Review - iGyaan.in

the.one said:
Hmm... but whtever the numbers suggest against Videocore, this set does handle some gaming.

iGyaan Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Grand Gaming Review - iGyaan.in

I never said it won't, I just said that for less cost L9 has a faster GPU, just like a 7950 is as fast as 670 these days, but costs less, which will a person buy?

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I'm quite up for the L9, also like the looks, even though they are bland. (Dont like phones to be too flashy like ornaments

Like the 2012 Xperias, lights glowing all around).

Just JB(out of box), camera and the thought that devices with better chipsets dual/quad, full HD displays launching all around n throughout this yr, makes me think I'd better wait n watch atleast upto MWC. watsay??

And yes, no offence to Xperia/ xperia owners, myself own one

I mite also end up buying the SL. But L9 really a good suggestion for now.

the.one said:
I'm quite up for the L9, also like the looks, even though they are bland. (Dont like phones to be too flashy like ornaments Like the 2012 Xperias, lights glowing all around).

Just JB(out of box), camera and the thought that devices with better chipsets dual/quad, full HD displays launching all around n throughout this yr, makes me think I'd better wait n watch atleast upto MWC. watsay??

And yes, no offence to Xperia/ xperia owners, myself own one I mite also end up buying the SL. But L9 really a good suggestion for now.

I suggest the Xperia SL for 25k, its the best 25k phone for now, period, and yes, wait for the MWC, I am waiting for it myself.

L9 lacks in the camera department only, all else top notch under 22k.

^^ L9 is just 19k dude

furious_gamer said:
^^ L9 is just 19k dude

I know, what I meant is no mobile under 22k can match upto it.

If you can wait you will get a MUCH better than phone than Xperia SL from Sony for 25k by April

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randomuser111 said:
If you can wait you will get a MUCH better than phone than Xperia SL from Sony for 25k by April

Yeah, I sense much better things in some time from now.
Last yr when I got the Xperia Ray for 16~17k, it was a relatively new device packaged with specs from 2011(1Ghz Scorpion/Adreno 205/WVGA display etc).
Dual-core procs & 4+ inch screens were only on high end sets.

Just a few months down, there were the 2012 xperias and many others with dual-core chips and close to high end specs in mid-range. Quad cores with with 720p displays were the new high-end stuff.

Now, we see 720p displays with quad-core chips even on micromax, karbonn.
Q2 this yr on we can expect to see 1080p displays in the high end category, and atleast 720p stuff on mid-range.

the.one said:
Yeah, I sense much better things in some time from now.
Last yr when I got the Xperia Ray for 16~17k, it was a relatively new device packaged with specs from 2011(1Ghz Scorpion/Adreno 205/WVGA display etc).
Dual-core procs & 4+ inch screens were only on high end sets.

Just a few months down, there were the 2012 xperias and many others with dual-core chips and close to high end specs in mid-range. Quad cores with with 720p displays were the new high-end stuff.

Now, we see 720p displays with quad-core chips even on micromax, karbonn.
Q2 this yr on we can expect to see 1080p displays in the high end category, and atleast 720p stuff on mid-range.

Released, in India HTC Butterfly J at 45k msrp.

^only butterfly no j

pratyush997 said:
^only butterfly no j

Forgot, J was the japanese version, anyway I made the point

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Got an iPad mini to bide my time, while some new devices launch..

the.one said:
Got an iPad mini to bide my time, while some new devices launch..

Also a good choice, pics please, afaik you are the first person in the forum to have purchased a mini(I think)

LG Optimus F7 vs. LG Optimus L9 P760 - GSMArena.com

Waiting and patience might prove worthy in case it's priced same as l9 THOUGH MIND IT F7 camera seems disappointment ...no flash no features...chipset also unknow for the time being

no flash !? WTF ?

Superayush said:
LG Optimus F7 vs. LG Optimus L9 P760 - GSMArena.com

Waiting and patience might prove worthy in case it's priced same as l9 THOUGH MIND IT F7 camera seems disappointment ...no flash no features...chipset also unknow for the time being

That is still incomplete
wait for official ones

Nerevarine said:
no flash !? WTF ?

Not gonna happen, wait for it to fill up.

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tkin said:
Also a good choice, pics please, afaik you are the first person in the forum to have purchased a mini(I think)

Yes! It is goood!! My first eva' "i" product. Its a black version(16GB + LTE) and looks just like u would find images online. Shall post a pic or two.
The good thing about Apple is that its software is optimized so well that, u would never feel that its low on RAM or the proc is slow or the device is lagging etc, atleast in stuff other than gaming. Its the best at whtever it can do!

There are the Note 8.0(expected to launch in sometime) & Surface RT which might prove better options, but rite now this is the best among Galaxy Tab 2 and Nexus 7.

And yes, the Optimus F7 looks to be filling all gaps with the L9. If it is priced <20k, shall be the most viable option and will displace the Grand and any other device retailing <25k out of the market rite now.

the.one said:
Yes! It is goood!! My first eva' "i" product. Its a black version(16GB + LTE) and looks just like u would find images online. Shall post a pic or two.
The good thing about Apple is that its software is optimized so well that, u would never feel that its low on RAM or the proc is slow or the device is lagging etc, atleast in stuff other than gaming. Its the best at whtever it can do!

There are the Note 8.0(expected to launch in sometime) & Surface RT which might prove better options, but rite now this is the best among Galaxy Tab 2 and Nexus 7.

And yes, the Optimus F7 looks to be filling all gaps with the L9. If it is priced <20k, shall be the most viable option and will displace the Grand and any other device retailing <25k out of the market rite now.

Why do you need the LTW for? Isn't there a non LTE version available?

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tkin said:
Why do you need the LTW for? Isn't there a non LTE version available?

NO. Its either Wifi only or with LTE capabilities.
I wanted a 3G capable one.

the.one said:
NO. Its either Wifi only or with LTE capabilities.
I wanted a 3G capable one.

Good choice.

tkin said:
Check GLBenchmark here: Samsung Galaxy S II Plus review: Golden oldie - GSMArena.com

Atleast that so called cr@p Videocore performed better then HTC One X in GLBenchmark Lolzzzzz.

Empirial said:
Atleast that so called cr@p Videocore performed better then HTC One X in GLBenchmark Lolzzzzz.

Its wrong, GSMArena used two different versions of GLBenchmarl, check GLBenchamark database on their(developer) website, One X beats the Grand handily. If you can't find it let me know, I'll post the links.

Nerevarine said:
no flash !? WTF ?

Its got Flash, check the device images.

Hands On Image Optimus F7