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Help buying a new phone

11 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/help-buying-a-new-phone.183298/

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luckyidnani Original post #1
Apr 29, 2014 at 11:12 PM
Hello i presently using an samsung galaxy s2 and planning to upgrade my budget is aroung 20k the lesser the better android only and yes i need something with sharp and bold edges like the s2 and not somethig like the s4 no curved or round edges
SaiyanGoku
Apr 29, 2014 at 11:23 PM
Fill this up:

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/buying-advice/134349-questionnaire-mobile-phone-purchase-queries.html

get Moto G or Moto X. and if warranty isn't a problem, Optimus G E970 from ebay. :thumbs:
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Apr 29, 2014 at 11:30 PM
I need something with sharp square edges not anythi g round
L
Apr 29, 2014 at 11:31 PM
1. Budget?<br />
2. Display type and size?<br />
3. Form Factor? bar, slider, flip?<br />
4. Preferred choice of brand?<br />
5. Preferred input method (QWERTY, touchscreen, numpad, touch-n-type).<br />
6. What camera option you want? Please specify need for flash, autofocus, front facing camera.<br />
7. Preferred operating system? (Android, Symbian, iOS, Windows Phone etc).<br />
8. Preferred connectivity options (3G, Wifi etc)Please specify clearly.<br />
9. Preferred applications (Flash, Swype, GPS, etc)?<br />
10. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, mails, internet, gaming etc)?<br />
11. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?<br />
12. Any other info that you want to share<br />
<br />
PS: Thanks to <font color="SeaGreen"><b>Sam</b></font> for providing the questionnaire<br/>
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Apr 29, 2014 at 11:35 PM
1. 20k
2. 4.5-5.0
3. Bar
4.open about all brands
5.touch
6.anything that records full hd videos
7.android
8.infrared blaster is a must for using your smartphone as a remote
9. Do not have any specific requirements
10. Watching videos
11. None
12. Expandable storage and ir blaster is a must
I need something sharp and edgy not something round like the s3
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deta #7
Apr 30, 2014 at 1:07 AM
go for LG G pro lite @18k
SaiyanGoku
Apr 30, 2014 at 1:14 AM
^that is crap (mediatek SoC, 1 GB RAM, qHD screen :facepalm: ) compared to LG Optimus G (AT&T)
omega44-xt
Apr 30, 2014 at 9:41 AM
If u want IR blaster, then S4 Mini seems to be your only choice. Its available for 18k. It has an AMOLED display(qHD), 1.5GB RAM, dual sim.........

For 20k, Xperia SP is a great choice

Another great option is Xperia ZR @ 20k(without manufacturer warranty) or 25k(manufacturer warranty)
*www.ebay.in/itm/131166745249?_trksid=p2061692.m3038.l0
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Apr 30, 2014 at 4:39 PM
hey frnds
i am looking for a phone : cost about 4000 to 6000(online shopping) having android.
i cannot choose between lenovo a369i and karbonn a15 plus or any other which could be better.
please help.....
SaiyanGoku
Apr 30, 2014 at 10:50 PM
hey frnds
i am looking for a phone : cost about 4000 to 6000(online shopping) having android.
i cannot choose between lenovo a369i and karbonn a15 plus or any other which could be better.
please help.....

Start a new thread with questionnaire included.