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iPhone 3G or an Android Device

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vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan Original post #1
Aug 30, 2012 at 5:45 PM
I am interested in purchasing a smart phone under 15000. Shall I go for iPhone 3GS (Rs.9,999 + Rs.3,000 for an year of unlimited data usage) or any other Android device? I surf the net a little (not much), don't use push mail.
pulkitpopli2004
Aug 30, 2012 at 9:18 PM
i would say prefer iphone 3G over any sub 15k Android phone..
u can upgrade ur OS to iOS 5... its display,touch, is very nice.. battery backup will be definitely more than Android phone..
moreover games and web browsing is very smooth on iphone 3gs..
aroraanant
Aug 31, 2012 at 12:06 PM
Have a look at xperia U
pulkitpopli2004
Aug 31, 2012 at 1:44 PM
^^memory is very small.. we cant suggest that IMO..
aroraanant
Aug 31, 2012 at 2:59 PM
One gets 6GB memory, 4GB for music,photos etc and 2GB for apps
pulkitpopli2004
Aug 31, 2012 at 4:06 PM
no.. one get only 4GB of memory for Apps or music
aroraanant
Aug 31, 2012 at 4:53 PM
There are many people here on TDF who have bought the phone and are using it, they only told that it has 6GB memory
pulkitpopli2004
Aug 31, 2012 at 5:49 PM
It has 6gb memory.4gb for songs,videos etc(You can store apps also) and 2gb for apps.
Stop confusing people.

i just checked on phone.. it shows total storage space 3.98GB.. free space 2.54Gb.. i preassumed that this space is left after music and apps both.. anyways.. 2gb is seperated for APPS.


bt IMO still iphone 3GS wud b better than Xperia U.. else depends on OP
Terabyte
Terabyte #10
Aug 31, 2012 at 6:57 PM
Erm...to those people complaining about memory limitation on Xperia U, I would like to ask them how much memory does the 3GS have?
A
Aug 31, 2012 at 7:01 PM
I am interested in purchasing a smart phone under 15000. Shall I go for iPhone 3GS (Rs.9,999 + Rs.3,000 for an year of unlimited data usage) or any other Android device? I surf the net a little (not much), don't use push mail.
it all depends on your love for apple experience. Do you like Apple iOS over Android or Windows, then 3GS is perfect for you. if you don't, then there is a big range of Androids out there you can choose from.
daksh
daksh #12
Aug 31, 2012 at 11:58 PM
Erm...to those people complaining about memory limitation on Xperia U, I would like to ask them how much memory does the 3GS have?

Lol exactly. HAHA.

3gs is also has limited memory of around 6-7 gb for apps and data. The U has 4 for multimedia and 2 for apps, adds up to 6.
U would be better and I would surely recommend that. Almost 4 times the pixels on a same screen size. Better cam. Better OS(IMO). Freedom. Dual Core(Faster). Better looking.
aroraanant
Sep 1, 2012 at 12:57 AM
Erm...to those people complaining about memory limitation on Xperia U, I would like to ask them how much memory does the 3GS have?

Ha ha ha....exactly....!!

3gs is also has limited memory of around 6-7 gb for apps and data. The U has 4 for multimedia and 2 for apps, adds up to 6.
U would be better and I would surely recommend that. Almost 4 times the pixels on a same screen size. Better cam. Better OS(IMO). Freedom. Dual Core(Faster). Better looking.
+1 to that
Nighthawk12
Sep 1, 2012 at 2:09 PM
Well If you are buying phone for playing game than surely go for Iphone 3gs.
Cause it plays Temple run and few other games alot smoother than my Xperia U
daksh
daksh #15
Sep 1, 2012 at 8:14 PM
What are you talking, temple run runs absolutely smooth on U.
A
Sep 1, 2012 at 8:15 PM
8 and 16 gb base on the version.
Erm...to those people complaining about memory limitation on Xperia U, I would like to ask them how much memory does the 3GS have?
A
Sep 2, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Erm...to those people complaining about memory limitation on Xperia U, I would like to ask them how much memory does the 3GS have?
your insulting Xperia U. Its a dual core powered, 5 MP, 3.5 inch, upgradable to Android 4.0.

Xperia U has got everything perfect except for the storage, iPhone 3GS is a three year old device, its no-where comparable except for iOS. a better comparison would be Galaxy Ace and 3GS.
vidhubhushan
Sep 6, 2012 at 10:36 AM
now that is a nice discussion friends! i am not a fan of ios. i have not used any ios device till now. i have only used Nokia symbian devices till now and am using N73 Music edition and 5800 express music. i don't play games on phone. so that is irrelevant. only music and that too not very often.
btw, should i wait for nokia windows 8 devices ?
reddick
reddick #21
Sep 6, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Well 3GS will be discontinued after d launch of iPhone 5 and Win 8 cannot stand before android due to it's flexibility and User friendly operations. Better u should look for 4.1 ver. android phone or any ICS phone wud b preferred :idea:
ssk_the_gr8
Sep 6, 2012 at 3:58 PM
reddick dont spread FUD. without even using WP8 dont make ignorant comments

@vidhubhushan
you can wait for WP8 devices. but you'll have to wait at least 1-2 months
pratyush997
Sep 6, 2012 at 4:19 PM
now that is a nice discussion friends! i am not a fan of ios. i have not used any ios device till now. i have only used Nokia symbian devices till now and am using N73 Music edition and 5800 express music. i don't play games on phone. so that is irrelevant. only music and that too not very often.
btw, should i wait for nokia windows 8 devices ?
wait for wp8 mobiles till then install cfw on ur nokia 5800 n chill...
randomuser111
Sep 6, 2012 at 4:50 PM
WP8 handets under 15k in 1-2 months in India ? Am I in another world ? :p
Terabyte
Terabyte #26
Sep 6, 2012 at 7:12 PM
your insulting Xperia U. Its a dual core powered, 5 MP, 3.5 inch, upgradable to Android 4.0.
First learn to read and understand my post, then reply :duh2:

@OP: IMO waiting for WP8 isn't the right choice; simply get 3GS or Xperia U.
kunalht
kunalht #28
Sep 7, 2012 at 6:46 PM
I am interested in purchasing a smart phone under 15000. Shall I go for iPhone 3GS (Rs.9,999 + Rs.3,000 for an year of unlimited data usage) or any other Android device? I surf the net a little (not much), don't use push mail.

in my city aircel has stopped this plan...
You should buy samsung galaxy ace plus....
vidhubhushan
Sep 9, 2012 at 11:38 AM
from the discussion and information given i have zeroed in on Sony Xperia U, good camera phone with ics update