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I am a college student and looking forward to buy a smartphone but I am confused between HTC One X+ and Apple iPhone 5.
Please help me find the better one..
Please help me find the better one..
HTC One X+ vs. Apple iPhone 5
One X Plus. 64 Gb version.
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Neither. Go for Note 2.
iPhone 5.
How about Nexus 4 ? or wait for Samsung Galaxy S IV
between these 2 i would say better go for htc one-x..
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Give details about what you do with your phone ..
@OP: State your requirements, only then can we suggest you a good phone.
Both One X+ and iP5 are good phones so the differentiating factor would be what you are looking for in them.
Both One X+ and iP5 are good phones so the differentiating factor would be what you are looking for in them.
Not a bad choice either.
The question should be Note2 vs iPhone 5.
And the answer is Note 2.
And the answer is Note 2.
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actually i don't need such a large screen as note 2 thus i haven't considered it
actually i don't need such a large screen as note 2 thus i haven't considered it
s IV would not be launched in india even after 2 months of its announcement & sources say it will not be announced before may 2013 therefore until jun-july wud be very late
I will use it for
1. surfing web (a lot)(due to wi-fi connectivity everywhere in the campus)
2. playing games
3. having great no. of apps
4. studying ppt, pdf, doc files on the go
5. will use it for the whole day thus a good battery life
6. taking good quality photos as i could not take my camera everywhere, everytime
P.S. also consider build quality
buy an iPhone 5 in that case
It fulfills your criteria better than the One X+
Better battery life, better games are two differentiating factors. The rest are more or less the same between the two.
It fulfills your criteria better than the One X+
Better battery life, better games are two differentiating factors. The rest are more or less the same between the two.
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If studying pdf ppt files otg is your requirement, go with android ie one x+, Its not as easy to copy, view, edit pdfs in an ios device..
Who told you that!
You can download pdf straight off Safari !
And for build quality!
HTC Wins!
HTC Wins!
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Build Quality HTC wins ? What do you mean ?
More durable ? Sure. Better Build Quality? No.
Build Quality HTC wins ? What do you mean ?
More durable ? Sure. Better Build Quality? No.
huh?
You kidding?
You have never used an iPhone have you?
As overpriced they might be but iPhone 5 has arguably the best build quality among its competitors. Period.
iPhone 5 in this case
Well I Believe One X + got wee bit better one!
Well I beleive you should try and get a wee bit of understanding what build quality is
Tried it and then postingWell I beleive you should try and get a wee bit of understanding what build quality is
Saying HTC One X + has better build quality than Iphoone 5 makes no sense IMO
Durability is not equal to build quality. Htc One X+ is far behind Iphone 5 in terms of build quality IMO.
Plastic cannot match glass/aluminum build. Handle an Iphone5 and then handle the One X+, it will feel a definite step down in terms of build quality and feel. Galaxy series is even worse off than One X+, Xperias too can't hold a candle against IP5's build (except Z).
Durability is not equal to build quality. Htc One X+ is far behind Iphone 5 in terms of build quality IMO.
Plastic cannot match glass/aluminum build. Handle an Iphone5 and then handle the One X+, it will feel a definite step down in terms of build quality and feel. Galaxy series is even worse off than One X+, Xperias too can't hold a candle against IP5's build (except Z).
iphones are overpriced compared to ipads... that's it, they are not overpriced compared to other phones, in fact they are by design much more economical
apple believes that consumers will pay a particular price bracket for the device they use the most... that's their target price, and it was decided before this iphone
just read comments on one x at gsmarena, not sure if it is ok to spend so much on a device with so many varied reported problems
apple believes that consumers will pay a particular price bracket for the device they use the most... that's their target price, and it was decided before this iphone
just read comments on one x at gsmarena, not sure if it is ok to spend so much on a device with so many varied reported problems
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I kinda agree with you
IP5 > One X+. Period
I kinda agree with you
IP5 > One X+. Period
Seems like I was wrong.
Won't be next time
Seems like I was wrong.
Won't be next time
Won't be next time
Seems like I was wrong.
Won't be next time
I would suggest you to pick Note 2 over the two but you say it is big for you.
So if you have to choose anyone among the two then get Iphone 5.
And for the people who were discussing about the build quality and durability of iphone 5 and One X+ then first let me make one thing clear, durability and build quality are two different things, HTC is no doubt very much durable but the same falls for Iphone 5 too it is just that in some cases one wins in other the other one. And if we talk about build quality then Apple wins without any doubt.
But I don't think it is a good idea to compare apple products to any other brand as their ecosystem is totally different.
So if you have to choose anyone among the two then get Iphone 5.
And for the people who were discussing about the build quality and durability of iphone 5 and One X+ then first let me make one thing clear, durability and build quality are two different things, HTC is no doubt very much durable but the same falls for Iphone 5 too it is just that in some cases one wins in other the other one. And if we talk about build quality then Apple wins without any doubt.
But I don't think it is a good idea to compare apple products to any other brand as their ecosystem is totally different.
If you haven't listed the 3rd point, You would have got suggestions for WP8 devices.
change your title to "Note2 fan" wtf. in almost friggin every thread you ask people to buy note 2.
oh, btw i was joking
change your title to "Note2 fan" wtf. in almost friggin every thread you ask people to buy note 2.
oh, btw i was joking
I think he is an typical Indian for whom bigger the device is, the better it functions.
Just joking.
performance wise: HTC One X+
build quality,premium device,user satisfaction: Iphone 5
build quality,premium device,user satisfaction: Iphone 5
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Seems like I was wrong.
Won't be next time
Seems like I was wrong.
Won't be next time
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I kinda agree with you
IP5 > One X+. Period
So do the final vote goes to iPhone 5....?????
^yup!
Ha Ha ha.....change your title to "Note2 fan" wtf. in almost friggin every thread you ask people to buy note 2.
oh, btw i was joking
I hate almost every galaxy series phone of Samsung till Note and Note 2 came.I still don't like S3 much.
Hmmm, its not like that its all about the size, I really love every feature of it.I think he is an typical Indian for whom bigger the device is, the better it functions.
Apart from that I am a Samsung Hater and a HTC Fanboy
BTW I love Apple too.
Agree on that.
Yes.Thats the suggestion for you in particular.
But still it is a tough call.
Ha Ha ha.....
Hmmm, its not like that its all about the size, I really love every feature of it.
Apart from that I am a Samsung Hater and a HTC Fanboy
BTW I love Apple too.
I too hate Samsung and Nokia. But, Nokia's Lumia series has attracted me very much. Especially, the Lumia 920.
Even I hated Nokia, for long time, but that time I didn't know about Samsung.
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So OP have you decided what to buy?
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yeah...
I'll buy an iPhone 5 but my last question : Are the phones which are present at the Airtel store, the CDMA one & the ones at other retailers such as 'The Mobile Store' GSM....????
I'll come in to post this:
HTC Butterfly vs. Apple iPhone 5 - GSMArena.com
With your budget I'd just buy the HTC butterfly, it beats iphone 5 in every category, actually its not a fight at all, its like bmw(3xx series) vs a jaguar, just look at that gawd damn screen, 1920x1080 @ 442ppi, quad core krait will spank any processor in the mobile market this quarter, period, plus 2GB RAM, sd card support, nfc, jelly bean at start, even the front camera of butterfly records @ 1080P, larger battery, gorilla glass 2 etc etc.
HTC Butterfly vs. Apple iPhone 5 - GSMArena.com
With your budget I'd just buy the HTC butterfly, it beats iphone 5 in every category, actually its not a fight at all, its like bmw(3xx series) vs a jaguar, just look at that gawd damn screen, 1920x1080 @ 442ppi, quad core krait will spank any processor in the mobile market this quarter, period, plus 2GB RAM, sd card support, nfc, jelly bean at start, even the front camera of butterfly records @ 1080P, larger battery, gorilla glass 2 etc etc.
You really shouldn't, not now, there are phones like butterfly that already beat it and new iphone is coming soon.
Not sure if I'm going poor or these goddamn super smart phones are overpriced # just saying btw op should get droid if he is intrested in customisation
btw op should get droid if he is intrested in customisation
You and I both are going poor buddyNot sure if I'm going poor or these goddamn super smart phones are overpriced # just saying
You and I both are going poor buddy
Btw When will be HTC butterfly will be rocking in India?
When you hated Nokia and you didn't knew Samsung, what did you like then that time???
He he he
At airtel stores the one available are GSM but are generally locked to Airtel so don't buy from there.
And at mobile store also the GSM version is available.
Buy online, you will get it at a much lesser price, and if you don't wish to get any discount then I recommend you to buy from Apple official store.
Even I think I m getting poor...he heNot sure if I'm going poor or these goddamn super smart phones are overpriced # just saying
I am with you guys too.You and I both are going poor buddy
It is already there, HTC has given a price tag of 50k, but no worries it will go down in a couple days as soon as it is available in market.
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Ohh man...!!!
Is there another contender...?????
Sorry to all of the people who helped me decide iPhone, but please get me out of this also.....
Ohh man...!!!
Is there another contender...?????
Sorry to all of the people who helped me decide iPhone, but please get me out of this also.....
Check out the specs at GSMARENA and the device has been launched in India just a couple of days back but with an unjustified price tag
The price tag would be around 50k, same as iPhone(or lower), now you decide, I already posted the specs comparison, do you see any single field in which iphone wins over butterfly?
It will soon drop to abut 44k, and also here is a direct comparison to iphone 5: *priceindiareview.in/htc-j-butterfly-full-hd-display/
I was a SE user, only SE.
Well, Butterfly beats the **** out of iPhone man
Well, Butterfly beats the **** out of iPhone man
Well, Butterfly beats the **** out of iPhone man
HTC Butterfly,Droid DNA and the HTC M7 all are awesome phones to own but ya with big hole in pocket
^Droid DNA is renamed butterfly
^Droid DNA is renamed butterfly
to a point yes but Droid DNA is the verizon version & lacks SD slot whereas Butterfly is international version & has SD slot
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Yes, slightly different design and dimensions as well.
Yes, slightly different design and dimensions as well.
I really wish that butterfly would have the S-Pen feature.
Well, one could carry a stylus(designed like a pen), but integrated stylus would help a lot.
And Wacom digitizer.
lol how can people who don't even have spend some quality time with both the devices proclaim that one x+ is 'far behind' ip5 in terms of build quality and durability ?
no offense but OP don't fall for this Its up to you don't go by popular opinion rather decide which ecosystem fits you better then decide .
ps : i find such queries childish (again no offense meant) - i mean how come people can't decide for themselves which ecosystem/platform they are looking for ?(and i presume that there are more than enough resources available online and offline that can help you on this) - if one likes ios - the obvious choice would be ip4s/ip5 and likewise if one thinks droid (or wp) fits him better - then he/she can try to get sane advice on droidx vs droid y (ex. s3 vs one x) and that will make lot more sense. No offense (did i mention this earlier ?) but such threads are no better than 'apple vs android' ones and seems like nothing but ignorance (as you've failed to choose an ecosystem at first place - now don't tell me you were confused between android and ios for you are a college student) as however well moderated it is , ultimately (more like inevitably) fanboyism will creep in .
no offense but OP don't fall for this
Its up to you don't go by popular opinion rather decide which ecosystem fits you better then decide .ps : i find such queries childish (again no offense meant) - i mean how come people can't decide for themselves which ecosystem/platform they are looking for ?(and i presume that there are more than enough resources available online and offline that can help you on this) - if one likes ios - the obvious choice would be ip4s/ip5 and likewise if one thinks droid (or wp) fits him better - then he/she can try to get sane advice on droidx vs droid y (ex. s3 vs one x) and that will make lot more sense. No offense (did i mention this earlier ?) but such threads are no better than 'apple vs android' ones and seems like nothing but ignorance (as you've failed to choose an ecosystem at first place - now don't tell me you were confused between android and ios for you are a college student) as however well moderated it is , ultimately (more like inevitably) fanboyism will creep in .
lol how can people who don't even have spend some quality time with both the devices proclaim that one x+ is 'far behind' ip5 in terms of build quality and durability ?
no offense but OP don't fall for this
ps : i find such queries childish (again no offense meant) - i mean how come people can't decide for themselves which ecosystem/platform they are looking for ?(and i presume that there are more than enough resources available online and offline that can help you on this) - if one likes ios - the obvious choice would be ip4s/ip5 and likewise if one thinks droid (or wp) fits him better - then he/she can try to get sane advice on droidx vs droid y (ex. s3 vs one x) and that will make lot more sense. No offense (did i mention this earlier ?) but such threads are no better than 'apple vs android' ones and seems like nothing but ignorance (as you've failed to choose an ecosystem at first place - now don't tell me you were confused between android and ios for you are a college student) as however well moderated it is , ultimately (more like inevitably) fanboyism will creep in .
I agree with you. If one finds iOS or WP or Android best suited for him, He should not suggest the same to others(who may have different views). Only the buyer has to decide which OS makes more sense to him.
@nikufellow
I don't think anybody mentioned that the One X+ is "far behind" IP5 in terms of build quality AND durability.
Durability wise One X+ is better, but build quality wise IP5 is definitely superior.
You can't say a Honda Accord will have same build quality as an Audi A4, same way One X+ cannot compare to Iphone5 in terms of build quality as its a much more premium built handset with expensive materials.
I don't think anybody mentioned that the One X+ is "far behind" IP5 in terms of build quality AND durability.
Durability wise One X+ is better, but build quality wise IP5 is definitely superior.
You can't say a Honda Accord will have same build quality as an Audi A4, same way One X+ cannot compare to Iphone5 in terms of build quality as its a much more premium built handset with expensive materials.
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actually earlier i was in favour of iphone 5(when compared between one x+ & ip5), and that was also the result of the discussion that followed.
but then htc butterfly entered the discussion and that left me in a dilemma that specs are to be chosen or the operating system bcoz clearly btrfly has great specs as compared to the ip5 but the os are the same as in the above case.
i don't have any problem while operating both of the os, as i tried one of my friend's ip4s and another's s3 i didn't experience any sort of problem, but i do agree that ios feels better than droid.
but then htc butterfly entered the discussion and that left me in a dilemma that specs are to be chosen or the operating system bcoz clearly btrfly has great specs as compared to the ip5 but the os are the same as in the above case.
i don't have any problem while operating both of the os, as i tried one of my friend's ip4s and another's s3 i didn't experience any sort of problem, but i do agree that ios feels better than droid.
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When will u buy the phone ?
When will u buy the phone ?
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in march starting
Hmmm Then let me confuse you even more.
How about Xperia Z ? It has build quality similar to Iphone 5 but is more durable, plus its much cheaper than both IP5 and HTC Butterfly. It will be priced around 36k. Launching in India by March.
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How about Xperia Z ? It has build quality similar to Iphone 5 but is more durable, plus its much cheaper than both IP5 and HTC Butterfly. It will be priced around 36k. Launching in India by March.
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^IMO No one is going to wash the mobile phone when it catches dust !
Doesn't matter whether you are on Nokia 3310 or Vertu !
Though it got killer looks!
Folks how about oppo find 5 ?
Doesn't matter whether you are on Nokia 3310 or Vertu !
Though it got killer looks!
Folks how about oppo find 5 ?
But the back side looks pretty bad!
If IP5 is Audi A4, HT Butterfly is the Koenigsegg Agera.
You have the Audi A4?Do not insult my car, ever
Respect. I was thinking about posting a #respect pic but I have a feeling the mods are inch away from banning me
You can‘t/don‘t compare a super car with a saloon.
A guy buying a Maruti 800 is not concerned a Ferrari Enzo is better.
Mods: sorry for the OT.
Oh my gawd sarcasms and poor analogies rule this thread 
yeah don't understand the comparison to cars at all, or on what basis the comparison is made. iphone 5 could be tata nano or batmobile depending on what you are talking about. cars don't come with their own set of roads to drive on, or you do not have to worry about different rates of fuel depending on which car you buy. android prolly comes with a lot of clutter in the trunk, and the clutter you put in the iphone's trunk disappears without your permission.
point is a droid is never a replacement for an iPhone. it might have it's own unique advantages, but it is still not an iphone.
don't go by the specs only, it's not like computers where high specs means that the content is also that good. the content performance bracket is decided by the oldest / least specced active device is the ecosystem, this rarely scales up according to device, and is generally restricted to the performance of the 2-4 year model, not the latest, cutting edge model.
point is a droid is never a replacement for an iPhone. it might have it's own unique advantages, but it is still not an iphone.
don't go by the specs only, it's not like computers where high specs means that the content is also that good. the content performance bracket is decided by the oldest / least specced active device is the ecosystem, this rarely scales up according to device, and is generally restricted to the performance of the 2-4 year model, not the latest, cutting edge model.
While the IP5 is definitely a slightly better device than the One X+, it cannot be preferred over HTC Butterfly/Sony Xperia Z and other 2013 flagships like Galaxy S4, LG Optimus G PRO, HTC M7,Oppo Find 5 etc.
The upcoming IP5S/6 will definitely be on par or better than most 2013 Android flagships though.
The upcoming IP5S/6 will definitely be on par or better than most 2013 Android flagships though.
^ofc it can be preferred, a canon user has no use of a nikon lense even if it is much better than the equivalent canon option
will give you a common scenario where 5 trumps all droids no matter what. if you are already heavily invested in ios apps, music and other content, then no matter how good the latest flagship is, you will obviously still go for iPhone 5
now if you are not previously invested in the ecosystem, it is a choice of choosing a long-term investment, not a one time I'll buy this and be happy forever, you have to grow that initial investment with content, and migrate that content potentially to a newer device... basically your usage will outlast the phone, otherwise it is just a screen
going by history, iphone 5 is bound to enjoy software support for longer than this year's round of flagships, and in all probability, even next year's flagships
sII was flagship in 2011, got software update for jellybean just now, 3GS came out in 2009 and it gets software updates at the same time as the top of the range model.
will give you a common scenario where 5 trumps all droids no matter what. if you are already heavily invested in ios apps, music and other content, then no matter how good the latest flagship is, you will obviously still go for iPhone 5
now if you are not previously invested in the ecosystem, it is a choice of choosing a long-term investment, not a one time I'll buy this and be happy forever, you have to grow that initial investment with content, and migrate that content potentially to a newer device... basically your usage will outlast the phone, otherwise it is just a screen
going by history, iphone 5 is bound to enjoy software support for longer than this year's round of flagships, and in all probability, even next year's flagships
sII was flagship in 2011, got software update for jellybean just now, 3GS came out in 2009 and it gets software updates at the same time as the top of the range model.
And you were wondering about cars!
^haha ok, fell into own trap, if there are just a few car companies it would make sense, forget nikon and canon, just think of it is just A and B
compared because it's a long time choice, and you have to keep making purchases
investment in apps and IAP, ebooks, podcast subscriptions and movies and music all together can at a point exceed the cost of the actual device
think the most important aspect of the specs is just the arm version number, and the open gl version, so unless it is arm v8 or open gl es version 3.0, it is not a next generation phone
compared because it's a long time choice, and you have to keep making purchases
investment in apps and IAP, ebooks, podcast subscriptions and movies and music all together can at a point exceed the cost of the actual device
think the most important aspect of the specs is just the arm version number, and the open gl version, so unless it is arm v8 or open gl es version 3.0, it is not a next generation phone
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Well we are here to help out the OP who does not have any prior attachment with Iphone. So that point is invalid and irrelevant here.
For a loyal iphone user, yes its quite obvious he will choose iphone 5 over any 2013 android flagship. But that's not what we are talking about here.
Well we are here to help out the OP who does not have any prior attachment with Iphone. So that point is invalid and irrelevant here.
For a loyal iphone user, yes its quite obvious he will choose iphone 5 over any 2013 android flagship. But that's not what we are talking about here.
^was about both ecosystems in the last post, but still the specs of any latest gen droid does not offset the inherent advantages of ios. if op gets the iPhone 5 now, he will have to get iPhone 8 no matter what droid is available at that time, or what it's specs are. If he get's the HTC butterfly now, 2-3 years from now, it would make less sense to migrate to iOS after spending on android content. the specs matter most only at the end of the product life cycle, not at the start.
Why would he want to migrate to iOS after 3 years ? Going by the current trends, it will be iOS users who will migrate to Android. And not vice versa
iphone 4S is better choice or else wait for iphone 5S ..........
iphone 4S is better choice or else wait for iphone 5S ..........
Care to explain why
will believe it when the content developers are more active on PlayWhy would he want to migrate to iOS after 3 years ? Going by the current trends, it will be iOS users who will migrate to Android. And not vice versa
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Oh my gawd sarcasms and poor analogies rule this thread
thank you both to shift the direction of the users to the main motive of the post
Well I don't know if iPhone 5 is far superior than iPhone 4S or not, but 4S is still a great device to have. If someone don't wanna stay with the latest bandwagon thingy then 4S still could be considered.Care to explain why
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thanks anorion
does anyone know, when is the iphone 5s/6 launch date
if it is near then i will invest in it otherwise i will buy an ip5
ip5 which the 'airtel' stores sell are cdma or not ? & those of 'the mobile store' and online retailers are gsm ??
If a new user is coming to iOS it makes sense to get the iPhone 5.
If you already have an iPhone 4 or 4s I don‘t think there is a need to upgrade yet.
@OP get the iPhone 5.
Now lets not get.into a fight whether a Android user will need to migrate to iOS in 3 years.
If you already have an iPhone 4 or 4s I don‘t think there is a need to upgrade yet.
@OP get the iPhone 5.
Now lets not get.into a fight whether a Android user will need to migrate to iOS in 3 years.
Yes, its better than the iphone.
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please answer
does anyone know, when is the iphone 5s/6 launch date
if it is near then i will invest in it otherwise i will buy an ip5
ip5 which the 'airtel' stores sell are cdma or not ? & those of 'the mobile store' and online retailers are gsm ??
does anyone know, when is the iphone 5s/6 launch date
if it is near then i will invest in it otherwise i will buy an ip5
ip5 which the 'airtel' stores sell are cdma or not ? & those of 'the mobile store' and online retailers are gsm ??
IP5S will come to India no sooner than September 2013.
All Iphones sold in India are GSM only. Airtel version is locked to Airtel network. I am not sure about how you unlock it.
But really, I'm curious why you want to spend "significantly" more for Iphone5 when you get better phones for much cheaper?
All Iphones sold in India are GSM only. Airtel version is locked to Airtel network. I am not sure about how you unlock it.
But really, I'm curious why you want to spend "significantly" more for Iphone5 when you get better phones for much cheaper?
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bcoz i want ios
If you want an iOS device, don't look at the specs of mobiles. Close your eyes and go for what your heart says.
Then why create this thread?
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Then get it.
Then why think so much go and buy iphone 5
On a side note, a minute of silence for the iPhone 5.
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HTC Butterfly flagship phablet launches in India at Rs. 45,990 - Mobile Phone | ThinkDigit News
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earlier i had the doubt
but bcoz of the thread only, i made my decision
Thanks all of you for helping me by giving different point of views and helping me to decide
thanxxxxx all......!!!!
