Galaxy S2 vs MotoRAZR droid

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Hi! I want to purchase an android based mobile phone. budget around 26k.

My priority is good music, camera and battery apart from normal android uses. minor performance difference in apps and games can be ignored in suggestion.

I was thinking of purchasing s2 or razr droid.

I am getting S2 I9100 @ 25575 on ebay and RAZR @ 25400 after applying coupons.

Though i know s2 is a bit better than razr in performance but i just loved the razr after trying it @ reliance digital.

Wanted to your suggestions considering my priorities.

Won't suggest you any of those.
Rather get a One X by extending your budget.You can easily get it for 32.5k or may be less with the help of coupons.

wait for Razr Droid MAXX. If you get it for 28-29k, go for it. It is launching soon here.

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aroraanant said:
Won't suggest you any of those.
Rather get a One X by extending your budget.You can easily get it for 32.5k or may be less with the help of coupons.

I tried one x and s3 both. they are too big as i have small pair of hands. infact these 4.3" screen are also big but were just in the comfortable zone (maybe a little outside).

As for waiting I can't wait much as my old cell phone got lost and i need to buy a new one.

S2 is the better phone, Razr looks 1000 times better and better built.

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How is S2 in music quality??

Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX outshines iPhone sales

It has Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery, which has the best battery backup in any smartphone.

If I'm not wrong the one on ebay selling for 25.5k is I9100G, which technically has same hardware as the Droid. Accept it or not S2 has truck loads of screen issues. I would suggest, go with Droid.

*www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=4327&idPhone2=4273

rider said:
Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX outshines iPhone sales

It has Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery, which has the best battery backup in any smartphone.

The pre order Price for Droid Maxx is 32k in India. Which is a bit on the high side. Not a good option when you have S3 lurking around.

sriharsha_madineni said:
If I'm not wrong the one on ebay selling for 25.5k is I9100G, which technically has same hardware as the Droid. Accept it or not S2 has truck loads of screen issues. I would suggest, go with Droid.

I9100G is discontinued weeks ago. Now only I9100 is available of june 2012 manufacturing, it costs 25.1k in indiaplaza via coupon code SAM10OFF

rider said:
I9100G is discontinued weeks ago. Now only I9100 is available of june 2012 manufacturing, it costs 25.1k in indiaplaza via coupon code SAM10OFF

Let's talk about realistic deals here s2 | eBay

Almost all the S2's there, are I9100G.

The minimum price I see is around 25k after coupons.

And talking about the discontinuation, it's the other way AFAIK. I9100 was discontinued because of overheating and Screen Issues and the downgraded I9100G was released.

I can confirm it because two of my friends bought S2 last week, we searched many shops to find a I9100 from Old stock, as all the available new stock was I9100G.

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Razr look great S2 has same design like other galaxy.

Processor and hardware of s2 is kik a$$

slyfox said:
How is S2 in music quality??

S2 music quality is not very good :cry:

Though Razr is no better I guess. Not sure.

slyfox said:
How is S2 in music quality??

randomuser111 said:
S2 music quality is not very good Though Razr is no better I guess. Not sure.

Quality of music on S2 is good, better than most mobiles. The only grouse was that Samsung moved away from the Wolfson DAC(SGS) and used the Yamaha DAC in S2 which is comparatively inferior.

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That's what I meant buddy. It's not VERY good, its just good. Slightly better than most phones but also inferior to many other phones. SQ is one of the few weaknesses of the S2
EDIT: Checked checked on XDA and according to most people RAZR has better sound quality than GS2. Also louder.
GSMArena review also states the same.

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rider said:
I9100G is discontinued weeks ago. Now only I9100 is available of june 2012 manufacturing, it costs 25.1k in indiaplaza via coupon code SAM10OFF

sriharsha_madineni said:
Let's talk about realistic deals here s2 | eBay

Almost all the S2's there, are I9100G.

The minimum price I see is around 25k after coupons.

And talking about the discontinuation, it's the other way AFAIK. I9100 was discontinued because of overheating and Screen Issues and the downgraded I9100G was released.

I can confirm it because two of my friends bought S2 last week, we searched many shops to find a I9100 from Old stock, as all the available new stock was I9100G.

I can confirm what rider said , because i bought one from Indiaplaza last week. And it was i9100 and not i9100G . And It was made in June 2012 .

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That's a good news then. I stand corrected

I have a few queries regarding the new stock then, sent you a PM.

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I checked the galaxy s2 on ebay. almost all are I9100G which i am reluctant to buy.
now i am also considering sensation xe. any views on that??

there is also 1 deal of iphone 4 locked @ 21600 after 10% coupon (personalised). is it a good buy??

indiaplaza is listing s2 i9100G

i also found a lot of deals regarding motorola photon 4g. any views on that?

any one has any views on deal like this HTC Sensation XE Mobile In Excellent Condition With All Accessories | eBay ?
are they safe to go with?

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The seller has not mentioned that how much it is used and more info about the condition about the phone.Just give him a call or message him on ebay and get to know the details

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aroraanant said:
^^^
The seller has not mentioned that how much it is used and more info about the condition about the phone.Just give him a call or message him on ebay and get to know the details

The sensation XE is 6 months old.

I just came across a HTC one x AT&T version deal at ebay

Brand New HTC ONE X (White) / AT&T Version / Bigger than Galaxy S2 I9100 | eBay

Also have a look at the deal of galaxy s2 i777. is it better than i9100??

*www.ebay.in/itm/221053994801

and finally

*www.ebay.in/itm/30-Samsung-Galaxy-...ile_Phones&hash=item3a7634e895#ht_3236wt_1139

For the one X, found good reviews but the non removable battery and no microSD card was disappointing. people may say 16 GB is enough but from my experience of suing computers, 16gb can get outdated easily.
at time when 40GB used to big memory in desktop soon turned out to be minimum in 2 years.

Skyrocket deal looks good to me. what say guys??

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You can get One X for 32.5k or may be less.
The above deal is not worth.As you won't get warranty in that.

slyfox said:
The sensation XE is 6 months old.

I just came across a HTC one x AT&T version deal at ebay

Brand New HTC ONE X (White) / AT&T Version / Bigger than Galaxy S2 I9100 | eBay

Also have a look at the deal of galaxy s2 i777. is it better than i9100??

SAMSUNG GALAXY S2 i9100 IMPROVED VERSION I777 | eBay

and finally

30% Samsung Galaxy S2 SKYRocket 4G New Box Warranty Android 4* | eBay

For the one X, found good reviews but the non removable battery and no microSD card was disappointing. people may say 16 GB is enough but from my experience of suing computers, 16gb can get outdated easily.
at time when 40GB used to big memory in desktop soon turned out to be minimum in 2 years.

Skyrocket deal looks good to me. what say guys??

A big No!! Don't buy any imported phone, you wont get warranty.
Buy it new sealed indian version of HTC One X 32 GB model for 32,299 at buytheprice.com (Coupon Code: ICICI)

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Hey guys!
this deal looks good to me because of the warranty he is telling. he is also providing bill and ics 4 preloaded. nevertheless i will get it confirmed by contacting him. if he is true about the guaranty is this a good buy??

i have decided to restrict my budget to around 25k. i am getting this at 23400 after 10% coupon (checked).

suggest quickly guys...all these phones are confusing me alot.

slyfox said:
Hey guys!
this deal looks good to me because of the warranty he is telling. he is also providing bill and ics 4 preloaded. nevertheless i will get it confirmed by contacting him. if he is true about the guaranty is this a good buy??

i have decided to restrict my budget to around 25k. i am getting this at 23400 after 10% coupon (checked).

suggest quickly guys...all these phones are confusing me alot.

Don't be trapped by his deal. There is no warranty by samsung india to all those imported at&t phones, you will be in trouble if gadgetxpert refused to send to US to fix. I don't think he will do this looks suspicious dealer 93% in 55 sales. If you want imported US phones check in grey market it may be available for approx 20k :mrgreen:

Better to buy Samsung Galaxy S II (in-built ICS) for 25k sealed and indian model from indiaplaza.com with coupon code SAM10OFF.

I don't recommend these non-sealed imported phones with no warranty and that much price tag.

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rider said:
Don't be trapped by his deal. There is no warranty by samsung india to all those imported at&t phones, you will be in trouble if gadgetxpert refused to send to US to fix. I don't think he will do this looks suspicious dealer 93% in 55 sales. If you want imported US phones check in grey market it may be available for approx 20k

Better to buy Samsung Galaxy S II (in-built ICS) for 25k sealed and indian model from indiaplaza.com with coupon code SAM10OFF.

that's the I9100G. everyone is telling to avoid it at that price.

I don't recommend these non-sealed imported phones with no warranty and that much price tag.

that's the I9100G. everyone is telling to avoid it at that price.

So many phones...so much confusion. i think i will end up purchasing the most basic nokia phone for 1.5k. :cry:

slyfox said:
that's the I9100G. everyone is telling to avoid it at that price.

So many phones...so much confusion. i think i will end up purchasing the most basic nokia phone for 1.5k.

No, that indaplaza one is showing I9100G but G version is now discontinued by samsung india.
They are delivering non-G version manufactured in june 2012., they forgot to update in their website. :razz:

One user recently bought from them and he was telling us.

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rider said:
No, that indaplaza one is showing I9100G but G version is now discontinued by samsung india.
They are delivering non-G version manufactured in june 2012., they forgot to update in their website.
One user recently bought from them and he was telling us.

oh really! i will clarify this issue with their customer care. thanks for the info.

slyfox said:
oh really! i will clarify this issue with their customer care. thanks for the info.

Customer care will tell you nothing regarding to this, they are noobs sitting on indiaplaza website and will tell you the same as mentioned.
Ask user name admirer who recently purchased from them.

How about Samsung Galaxy S Advance, Sony Xperia P & Motorola Atrix 2?

Empirial said:
How about Samsung Galaxy S Advance, Sony Xperia P & Motorola Atrix 2?

Galaxy S Advance if you need fine battery and expendable memory.
Xperia P for better camera and bright screen.
Atrix 2 is only good if you don't care about after sales service.

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Empirial said:
How about Samsung Galaxy S Advance, Sony Xperia P & Motorola Atrix 2?

S advance is good but no confirmation about ics updat instead S2 is always gud buy.. xperia p a gd phone but having a small battery. Atrix 2 is also gud but as said above if you have customer care then ok

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I have s2 and I'm happy with it
If you want to buy it then go for it. If you want best camera then go for Sony xperia s or wait for some days then one x will be available in 32range till then I hope you can save some money and buy.
S2 is good but if you want a phone for at least 2 years then go for quad cores there is no issue you can get s2 and root and I'm sure can use it for around 2years from now

I suggest you to get the new Sensation or Xperia P for 22k.

Or One X will be a much-much better option for 32k

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aroraanant said:
I suggest you to get the new Sensation or Xperia P for 22k.

Or One X will be a much-much better option for 32k

The Sensation has completely disappeared from all stores. There are a few available retailing for 25000/- (definitely not worth it) and the cheapest Sensation XE i could find was around 28,000/-. Im in the market for a good phone as well. Budget was between 16- 24k. But with lack of better options I'm considering the Xperia S (Getting it for 27800 from the concepttechnologies store after applying an eBay Coupon for 7.5% and there's also a 5% off coupon GQDZ8P6VE8,Spread the word so some1 can use this coupon expiring tonight at 12 though)though i despise phone with bigger than 4inch screens.
Xperia P users are reporting pink spots on their camera photos even in gallery after pic is taken along with the preview. This is just too much of a reason to stay away from it after the battery issue. Even XDA Forums have refused an Xperia P section for the time being so dev support is a big question mark.Too bad, I was really keen on a 4in phone than a brick size Xperia S but nothing else in the Same category. BTW for those interested : Desire S is available on buytheprice.com for 18,800/-. Spread the word. I imagine there are few pieces there as well.

XE for 28k is also a good option but I think Xperia S is a better option as it available for the same price.
But One X will be a much better option for 32k.Yes it costs more but its worth the difference.
I have got my hands on One X, its an amazing phone.
Just get that if you can extend your budget to that extent

@D3LeT3

The pink tint in photos is an isolated hardware issue on the U and the Sola only. The P is not affected by the same problem as far as I know. If you have a link that shows the P having the same issue please do post here.

Also yes the P doesn't have its own sub forum but for now all development for the P can be seen in the Xperia S forum and there are many custom ROMS and kernels available already. It will only pick up when ICS is released in two weeks or so.

FYI pink spot issue is there on S2 too

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I've HTC One X for sale in bazaar section. If interested check it out here.