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Lumia 620 or Galaxy s duos?

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User Name Original post #1
Apr 17, 2013 at 11:00 PM
hi guys,

I am bit confused abt which phone to choose (actually abt OS also), lumia 620 has good display,camera, overall good hardware package but software is little downside(only becoz of WP8). the other one galaxy s duos has single advantage of Android os.:-?


I never used windows phone that's why I have little doubt about it.

I heard many good and bad reviews abt WP8. Which even made me more confused :-?.

I have some questions abt both the phones.

Is samsung galaxy s duos getting jelly bean update? is h/w of s duos good enough?

Is WP8 is good for mails chk, viewing attachments? i heard it doesn't have file manager?
Bluetooth file shearing? and many more....
If any wp8 phone user answer it, will be really helpful. :)
AndroidFan
Apr 18, 2013 at 12:53 AM
Galaxy S Duos is crap... total crap... A5 processor and Adreno 200 GPU? Total piece of sh*t...

Lumia 620 is better hardware wise...

But I wouldn't recommend WP8 over Android...

Sometimes, phones like Galaxy S Advance are available online on good offers. A few days ago, it was available on HomeShop18 for 12.5k. Get that phone if in your budget. Its a lot better than that piece of garbage trash Galaxy S duos...

EDIT: Check out *superdeals.homeshop18.com/

Galaxy S Advance is available, as are a few other phones... And as far as I know, Galaxy S Advance has received Jelly Bean update...
Shah
Shah #3
Apr 18, 2013 at 8:51 AM
hi guys,

I am bit confused abt which phone to choose (actually abt OS also), lumia 620 has good display,camera, overall good hardware package but software is little downside(only becoz of WP8). the other one galaxy s duos has single advantage of Android os.:-?


I never used windows phone that's why I have little doubt about it.

I heard many good and bad reviews abt WP8. Which even made me more confused :-?.

I have some questions abt both the phones.

Is samsung galaxy s duos getting jelly bean update? is h/w of s duos good enough?

Is WP8 is good for mails chk, viewing attachments? i heard it doesn't have file manager?
Bluetooth file shearing? and many more....
If any wp8 phone user answer it, will be really helpful. :)

As far as, E-mail integration is considered, WP8 is the best as per the reviews. BTW, In WP8 you can share files via bluetooth. Just go to a store and try both the devices back-to-back to get a clear idea on which OS to opt for.
omega44-xt
Apr 18, 2013 at 9:01 AM
Have you ever owned an Android phone? if no, then I think you won't feel the absence of android even after getting Lumia 620. It has bluetooth file transfer. Marketplace is growing. So it is a good choice.

Other options
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LG Optimus L7 II seems a decent android phone.
thetechfreak
Apr 18, 2013 at 10:29 AM
Yes it doesn't have a file manager. IMO best will be to try both phones back to back at a local shop.

WP8 also has a memory bug which shows usage under other (not sure if Lumia 620 has it sorted out)

WP feels snappier to use than Android IMO.
Flash
Flash #6
Apr 18, 2013 at 10:36 PM
Yes it doesn't have a file manager. IMO best will be to try both phones back to back at a local shop.

WP8 also has a memory bug which shows usage under other (not sure if Lumia 620 has it sorted out)

WP feels snappier to use than Android IMO.

That will be rectified in the upcoming update for WP8.
Heard increasing space on "Other storage" is because of Skydrive synchronization set to ON (so that, contents will be sync'd in cloud, when you go Online). Disabling it will free you some space.

@OP: Are you eyeing only for L620 in WP8?
User Name
Apr 19, 2013 at 12:05 PM
currently only lumia 620 is only in my budget.

I seen some andriod phones like galaxy s advance and xperias but most them are released in jun/July of 2012 :cry:
means they r already a year old :cry:
vickybat
Apr 19, 2013 at 12:19 PM
^^You can also consider lumia 520.
coderunknown
Apr 19, 2013 at 12:35 PM
I seen some andriod phones like galaxy s advance and xperias but most them are released in jun/July of 2012 :cry:
means they r already a year old :cry:

old is gold. sometimes.
AndroidFan
Apr 19, 2013 at 12:37 PM
currently only lumia 620 is only in my budget.

I seen some andriod phones like galaxy s advance and xperias but most them are released in jun/July of 2012 :cry:
means they r already a year old :cry:

Galaxy S Advance has a dual core Cortex A9 processor and 768 MB RAM.

Galaxy S duos has a cortex A5 processor... which is half as fast as a Cortex A9...

Your choice in the end bro...
clickclick
Apr 19, 2013 at 4:46 PM
+1 for galaxy s advance, JB 4.1 works like a charm on my friends phone

i have experienced heating issues on the lumia 520 while talking on the phone for just 2 mins, or even when i record a 1min video the mobile heats. The heating is limited only on the top half of the back
snap
snap #12
Apr 19, 2013 at 4:53 PM
look wise the lumia 620 is better
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a2mn2002 #13
Apr 22, 2013 at 1:04 PM
LG Optimus L5 II can be a good option instead of Samsung S Duos ?
sandynator
Apr 22, 2013 at 1:26 PM
currently only lumia 620 is only in my budget.

I seen some andriod phones like galaxy s advance and xperias but most them are released in jun/July of 2012 :cry:
means they r already a year old :cry:

Considering your budget of 15k & Android Smartphone preference I would suggest you LENOVO P770
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Lenovo P770 - Full phone specifications

BTW Galaxy S advance is very good option. Try to source it through flashsale from indiatimes or homeshop18 superdeals.

For Windows 8 check Lumia 520 OR 620.
krishnandu.sarkar
Apr 22, 2013 at 2:11 PM
I have used both Android (LG Optimus One for 3 Years) and WP8 (recently switched to Nokia Lumia 620) and I can say both have their own perspective and both have their own pros and cons.

But keeping that generalized statement aside, I'm enjoying WP8 much better than Android. And I really don't miss anything on WP8 after using Android for 3 Years.

If you are an app junkie leave it and buy Android. But if you are not I must say most basic daily apps are there, even some great EA Games which are not on Android too.

One thing I'd like to mention, WP8 rocks below 15k mobile market, as any Android below that level is going to lag sometime.

Few Reasons I love WP are:
1. UI is awesome, I'm bored with Android common UI.
2. Touch Sensitivity, almost like iPhone, if you are coming from Android.
3. Smoothness, at some point Android is going to lag (below 15k).
4. City Lens, Camera Quality etc. as already said by others, the Hardware.
5. Games like Asphalt 7, Mirros Edge, NFS, AC etc. runs fine. This is same on Android too. So no comparison here.
6. Awesome battery life. It may be just 1350mAH, but will last a day with full day WiFi, 3 Hours of Data, 1 Hour of gaming, 2 Hours of Calling and Full Day SMS. (That's what I do). No android phone within 15k can give that much battery life.

And other features like Bluetooth File Transfer and all works perfectly fine.

Yes, WP8 misses File Manager. You can view the files from desired apps only. So non recognizable Files doesn't show up. But this is not a problem for me. As long as my work is getting done.

I may be wrong at some points, please correct me if I'm wrong. But what I stated is from my personal experience.
Lalit Kishore
Apr 23, 2013 at 2:15 PM
Lumia 620 hands down!
R
Apr 23, 2013 at 4:11 PM
i suggest you Samsung Galaxy s dous is better than Nokia Lumia because high quality touch and android os and many more features comparison of Nokia Lumia. You can update easily lates Jolly bean with the help of Samsung Kies software.
nikufellow
Apr 23, 2013 at 4:22 PM
^^^wtf better touch :confused:
@op id go for l620 sduos ain't worth it btw if android is your choice consider s advance much better
clickclick
Apr 23, 2013 at 10:12 PM
i suggest you Samsung Galaxy s dous is better than Nokia Lumia because high quality touch and android os and many more features comparison of Nokia Lumia. You can update easily lates Jolly bean with the help of Samsung Kies software.

in what way is galaxy s duos is better than galaxy s advance?

one should not consider s duos when u get s advance in the same price or by putting a extra few bucks
RohanM
RohanM #20
Apr 23, 2013 at 10:31 PM
Go for LG P715 - L7 II Dual. Lot better than crappy S duos.
LG Optimus L7 II Dual P715 - Full phone specifications
LG Optimus L7 II P715 - Buy LG Optimus L7 II P715 Online at Best Prices in India - LG: Flipkart.com

Also dont go for s advanced as it is having network disconnection issues.
nikufellow
Apr 23, 2013 at 11:30 PM
^^^cortex a5 lot better :confused: you have any idea what you're talking about :confused:
Tenida
Tenida #22
Apr 23, 2013 at 11:57 PM
Samsung S advanced got official jellybean update?
Shah
Shah #24
Apr 24, 2013 at 8:40 AM
i suggest you Samsung Galaxy s dous is better than Nokia Lumia because high quality touch and android os and many more features comparison of Nokia Lumia. You can update easily lates Jolly bean with the help of Samsung Kies software.

The entire Lumia range has Super-Sensitive Screen. What makes you think a single-core Cortex A5 is faster than a Dual-core Krait processor? And, I haven't heard about JOLLY Bean. Samsung Kies? Have you ever used it? It lags like hell in any PC.
P
Apr 24, 2013 at 9:56 AM
+1 for Lumia 620 at that price range. Its whole totally new experience in UI .
RohanM
RohanM #26
Apr 24, 2013 at 8:45 PM
^^^cortex a5 lot better :confused: you have any idea what you're talking about :confused:

ahh m not talking abt processor.. I should have mention that..
I was talking about user exp & screen plus camera... Lg wins there.
S duos is having so much lag even in menu....
R
Apr 29, 2013 at 1:05 PM
I think that Samsung Galaxy S duos better than Nokia Lumia 620.
Its have nice features- touch, speed and so on.
AndroidFan
Apr 29, 2013 at 1:21 PM
I think that Samsung Galaxy S duos better than Nokia Lumia 620.
Its have nice features- touch, speed and so on.

Stop lying... Galaxy S duos is a piece of trash.
theserpent
Apr 29, 2013 at 1:38 PM
I think that Samsung Galaxy S duos better than Nokia Lumia 620.
Its have nice features- touch, speed and so on.

Really? Wow.Sheessh.
@OP, Get Nokia Lumia 620 you will be happy with it,Galaxy S advance is also quite a good choice, Most of the "Android phones" under 15k come with cortex A5