lumia 620 or motorola atrix 2

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Hello everyone
I currently own motorola fire XT and planning to buy a new phone. My 2 choices are Lumia 620(to be launched in feb) or Motorola Atrix 2(After price drop comes in my budget).
I'd like have some suggestions regarding these 2 phones.

Please note I won't prefer any phone other than these 2 brands as I've had great experience with them and not so good experience with Sony and Samsung.

Which one do you like?
Droid or wp 8
simple

Which one do you like?
Droid or wp 8
simple

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pratyush997 said:
Which one do you like?
Droid or wp 8
simple

Which one do you like?
Droid or wp 8
simple

I'm indifferent about that, see at my studio I use a 12 core mac at home an Octa core PC with windows 8 and an android as phone. So for me it doesn't matter if its Android or Windows.
All that matters to me is the performance of the device. If you can help me understanding that, I'd be very grateful.

lumia 620.... check the hardware specs.

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NoasArcAngel said:
lumia 620.... check the hardware specs.

I did and that's where m confused. Atrix 2 has a S3 dual core processor which is old but 1gb RAM would cover it and its screen size is 4.3". On the other hand Lumia 620 has the latest S4 series processor but the RAM is 512mb and the screen size is 3.8".
I know both phones are on completely different platforms but the question is which phone performs better with their respective hardware. I don't have any idea about how much resources Windows 8 phone would require to work smooth but as far as android is concerned, with Atrix 2 specs it performs very well.

i am also planning to buy Nokia Lumia 620, if it will available around 12000. Although i am a great fan of android and currently writing from Xperia neo v. Spec wise that phone look good i am just worried about apps.

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my vote goes for lumia 620 looks stylish.

my vote goes for lumia 620 looks stylish.

Minion said:
my vote goes for lumia 620 looks stylish.

my vote goes for lumia 620 looks stylish.

Looks are subjective. Personally, I don't like the looks of 620.

+1 Lumia 620. Smoother than the Atrix 2 can ever be. 512 mb Ram is enough for WP8. And a couple more reasons:

Lumia 620 running WP8 should get software updates .
Motorola Atrix 2 stopped services in Asia.

How about MMx Canvas HD?

pratyush997 said:
How about MMx Canvas HD?

I don't think it is wise to buy a phone which got just launched (from a desi manufacturer).

Second that...the A116 hasnt even been fully released. But definitely is a good choice. @Op you should pick one from among the A116 and the Lumia 620.

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AlphaQ said:
+1 Lumia 620. Smoother than the Atrix 2 can ever be. 512 mb Ram is enough for WP8. And a couple more reasons:

Lumia 620 running WP8 should get software updates .
Motorola Atrix 2 stopped services in Asia.

Are you sure about the RAM thing?
And Motorola will continue to provide services for its products for a year atleast.

AlphaQ said:
Second that...the A116 hasnt even been fully released. But definitely is a good choice. @Op you should pick one from among the A116 and the Lumia 620.

I'm not going for Micromax, they've nothing but cheap Chinese phones and its not opinion, its a fact. I'd prefer Huawei over micromax atleast they're proud and good quality Chinese manufacturers. But for now I think I should go for Lumia 620 only. If someone has any other opinions please let me know before the Lumia 620 hits the market.

yeah man...check out an htc 8s review... virtual copy of 620.

IMO get Atrix 2, Install roms and chill!

pratyush997 said:
IMO get Atrix 2, Install roms and chill!

Nokia Dirve, Nokia Maps, City Lens ,battery life.

AlphaQ said:
Nokia Dirve, Nokia Maps, City Lens ,battery life.

Get Lumia then simple!

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AlphaQ said:
yeah man...check out an htc 8s review... virtual copy of 620.

Great timing man, I'm actually watching reviews of HTC 8S right now

ritwiksondhi said:
Great timing man, I'm actually watching reviews of HTC 8S right now

I Would suggest to go for Nokia if you getting WP!
cuz of Navigational and other exclusive features

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pratyush997 said:
I Would suggest to go for Nokia if you getting WP!
cuz of Navigational and other exclusive features

Yup definitely Nokia

nokia all the way..bcoz of
1.nokia maps(better than google maps),
2.smooth,lag free interface..
3. looks ver cool..!!
u can also consider htc windows phone..

You can also look at Huawei Ascend G600. Spec wise this phone is same as 1st Gen HTC Sensation. Also, Atrix 2 has TI OMAP 4430 Processor not Snapdragon S3.

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Empirial said:
You can also look at Huawei Ascend G600. Spec wise this phone is same as 1st Gen HTC Sensation.

Between Huawei and Motorola, I'd choose Motorola, the difference between Atrix 2 and G600 is 0.2ghz and 0.2" not a big difference, also Atrix 2 has 1gb RAM as opposed to 768mb in G600.
So overall both the phones are same but one is Motorola.

Empirial said:
Also, Atrix 2 has TI OMAP 4430 Processor not Snapdragon S3.

Yeah it is not Snapdragon 3, made a mistake.

@ritwik, so you decided? lumia 620? maybe you can also wait for the lumia 720 ?

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NoasArcAngel said:
@ritwik, so you decided? lumia 620? maybe you can also wait for the lumia 720 ?

I believe Lumia 620 is the phone for me. About Lumia 720, that phone doesn't exist. My current phone is going through a mental trauma(after it fell and bounced on Metro station's stairs) so the max I can wait is till feb and Lumia 720 will take another 9 months see the light.

I'm also lining up for the Lumia 620, I guess around 13-15k, total VFM, if it crosses 15k then it's better to buy LG Optimus L9, also motorola support in India is non existent, if anything goes wrong you won't be able to claim warranty.

@OP: Check out Huawei Ascend W1 too. But, it is yet to be launched in India. It is priced lesser than L620 in China.

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Shah said:
@OP: Check out Huawei Ascend W1 too. But, it is yet to be launched in India. It is priced lesser than L620 in China.

Both Lumia 620 and Ascend W1 have almost same specs(Ascend is 0.2ghz and 0.2" bigger) but still I'd prefer Nokia. But lets see how the reviews of Ascend W1 go.

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I would suggest an android over a windows phone.. Why invest in a platform which is in its infancy when u can get a better device with a much matured os?? Android has come a long way and its awesome if the hardware is up to the mark (which is the case with atrix 2).

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ujjwal321 said:
I would suggest an android over a windows phone.. Why invest in a platform which is in its infancy when u can get a better device with a much matured os?? Android has come a long way and its awesome if the hardware is up to the mark (which is the case with atrix 2).

Please bro don't say Infant OS or matured OS!
Windows has been into smartphone market way before Android even came into existence also Android is a damn resource eater. My current phone's hardware is enough to run windows 7.5 smoothly but with Android its nothing but lags and lags. The reason I shortlisted Atrix 2 was that its hardware was sufficient for the smooth functioning with Android OS, with windows half the specs perform equally fluid.
The only great thing about android is the app market which is amazing but that is it for android.

ritwiksondhi said:
Both Lumia 620 and Ascend W1 have almost same specs(Ascend is 0.2ghz and 0.2" bigger) but still I'd prefer Nokia. But lets see how the reviews of Ascend W1 go.

You won't be wrong with Nokia as you would get exclusive Nokia Apps

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Shah said:
You won't be wrong with Nokia as you would get exclusive Nokia Apps

Yeah I think so..I've heard great things about Nokia Navigation, which is very important to me as I've this habit of getting lost.

ritwiksondhi said:
Please bro don't say Infant OS or matured OS!
Windows has been into smartphone market way before Android even came into existence also Android is a damn resource eater. My current phone's hardware is enough to run windows 7.5 smoothly but with Android its nothing but lags and lags. The reason I shortlisted Atrix 2 was that its hardware was sufficient for the smooth functioning with Android OS, with windows half the specs perform equally fluid.
The only great thing about android is the app market which is amazing but that is it for android.

Agreed.

Also android market is hugely bloated, there are good apps, and there are useless dupes, some apps don't even make sense, most good apps are there in WP market.

The reason people consider android is for cracked apps, such thing does not exist for Win phone market(I think).

ritwiksondhi said:
Yeah I think so..I've heard great things about Nokia Navigation, which is very important to me as I've this habit of getting lost.

Its one of the best out there, the maps are damn accurate, GPS took a little long to lock on(for my 5800) but once locked it worked great.

Shah said:
You won't be wrong with Nokia as you would get exclusive Nokia Apps

City lens, wonder if it would work in India, it would be awesome.

City lens work great here in meerut..... And is really accurate.....

Gauravs90 said:
City lens work great here in meerut..... And is really accurate.....

It works in meerut? Amazing, so guessing it will work in Kolkata and Hyd as well

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Gauravs90 said:
City lens work great here in meerut..... And is really accurate.....

Too good man

Gauravs90 said:
City lens work great here in meerut..... And is really accurate.....

It would be nice if Nokia lists all the cities where City Lens will work. I would appreciate that. If there is any listing already, Let me know.

Gauravs90 said:
City lens work great here in meerut..... And is really accurate.....

It would be nice if Nokia lists all the cities where City Lens will work. I would appreciate that. If there is any listing already, Let me know.

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Guys I just noticed that the price of Xolo X900 has dropped to Rs.15K and I've heard good things about this phone. The intel processor does perform well.
Anyone has any views on it?

@OP: WP8 is facing the "other" storage issue. But Lumia 620 seems to be an amazing product. I suggest lets wait for the in-depth review. I think WP8 will work best with your Win8 desk.

ironfreak said:
@OP: WP8 is facing the "other" storage issue. But Lumia 620 seems to be an amazing product. I suggest lets wait for the in-depth review. I think WP8 will work best with your Win8 desk.

Read this review.

Nokia Lumia 620 Review: | Mobile Phone Reviews

ironfreak said:
@OP: WP8 is facing the "other" storage issue. But Lumia 620 seems to be an amazing product. I suggest lets wait for the in-depth review. I think WP8 will work best with your Win8 desk.

Read this review.

*www.dialaphone.co.uk/blog/2013/01/24/nokia-lumia-620-review-lighting-the-way-for-low-cost-handsets/

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Just read the review, now the conflict between Xolo X900 and Lumia 620 is in my mind.

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go for android my suggestion atrix 2

ritwiksondhi said:
Just read the review, now the conflict between Xolo X900 and Lumia 620 is in my mind.

Before going for the Lumia 620 wait a bit, I am waiting for a battery test. 1300mah battery has me worried a bit. Specially with such powerful hardware.

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sabertooth said:
go for android my suggestion atrix 2

I was inclined to get Atrix 2 but Xolo X900 performs mmuch better than its motorola counterpart.

I have the LG optimus one and I recently bought a nexus 7 tab via a friend in the US.
Android has really matured as a OS(post ICS). I mean using the Nexus 7 is a feeling of utter joy and satisfaction. Compared to my 2 year old phone I can really see why most people think android is unoptimised and laggy, Android was always feature-rich and highly multi-tasked, but it came at the cost of that jerkiness which turned people off. Not everyone has the know-how, patience or time to root and optimize their devices. But lately, chipsets and the OS itself has caught up to the point where it can overcome that.
If you want a wonderful experience on android, you would need to invest upwards of 15k, infact 20k is where things get really good. I wish the nexus 4 were available in India for the US pricing. That is a killer device and the epitome of android smoothness. Any dual-core krait processor based android is enough to make the interface glide. But alas none of the krait based androids are available in India officially. Show me a note 2 that lags, I really havent seen it skip a frame even when running 10+ apps in the background. Looking at the future, Glxy S4,Note 3,Tegra4, Snapdragon 800...things will only get better for android, and it will eventually creep into the affordable mid-range.
Coming to WP8, the OS itself is really smooth and very well optimised. Amazing features and easy to use, especially with the Nokia Lumia packing in some really amzing maps and other apps. But the apps are really lacking in the WP8 marketplace.
Did you know that Whatsapp for WP8 really sucks? If you use whatsapp heavily, then wait till they release an update for it. Its been months and they dont seem to care to update their apps. And there are cases in which devs, are fed up with developing for 2-3 ecosystems and refuse to port apps to WP8. There are hardly any games in the market compared to Android and iOS. Trust me gaming on the nexus 7 I truely can say that android has no dearth of quality games compared to iOS.
That being said, I see WP8 as a really good OS. Infact I am planning to gift my dad the Lumia 620, since he wants a easy to use phone with good maps and GPS and doesnt use whatsapp at all.
Be wary that if you are coming from android and going to WP8, you will feel a little restricted with the OS. The initial coolness and the smoothness of the OS will baffle you for a few weeks but once its worn off you may feel start missing those amazing apps and features that made android what it is, even if it stuttered every once in a while

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guru_urug said:
Be wary that if you are coming from android and going to WP8, you will feel a little restricted with the OS. The initial coolness and the smoothness of the OS will baffle you for a few weeks but once its worn off you may feel start missing those amazing apps and features that made android what it is, even if it stuttered every once in a while

I completely agree with that, I was just going through the Windows Phone store and it was small(in comparison), also they don't even have a free version of Fruit Ninja. As I've heard from experts and some users of Xolo X900, they say that in many scenarios it works smoother and faster than many android phones under 25K. And as the price has gone down I think its worth buying. but yet again I'm here to consult you guys before investing my money.

ritwiksondhi said:
I completely agree with that, I was just going through the Windows Phone store and it was small(in comparison), also they don't even have a free version of Fruit Ninja. As I've heard from experts and some users of Xolo X900, they say that in many scenarios it works smoother and faster than many android phones under 25K. And as the price has gone down I think its worth buying. but yet again I'm here to consult you guys before investing my money.

I have high doubts on after sales support, XOLO is actually LAVA, similar to micromax, an Indian company, so I am not comfortable with that.

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tkin said:
I have high doubts on after sales support, XOLO is actually LAVA, similar to micromax, an Indian company, so I am not comfortable with that.

Xolo X900 is not LAVA, its made by Gigabyte so no build quality issues. But it is handled by LAVA in India, so yes there could be an issue but the XOLO service centre in NOIDA is approachable from my home(Delhi).

ritwiksondhi said:
Xolo X900 is not LAVA, its made by Gigabyte so no build quality issues. But it is handled by LAVA in India, so yes there could be an issue but the XOLO service centre in NOIDA is approachable from my home(Delhi).

That's what I meant, and just because you can reach the service center does not mean you get serviced, here in Kolkata Lava and micromax are both serviced by the same provider in most places, have a look at this: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/service-rma-watch/169297-micromax-company-run-satan-himself.html

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tkin said:
That's what I meant, and just because you can reach the service center does not mean you get serviced, here in Kolkata Lava and micromax are both serviced by the same provider in most places, have a look at this: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/service-rma-watch/169297-micromax-company-run-satan-himself.html

The same thing goes for Motorola(though I love their devices). Huawei, HTC, Blackberry and Motorola have common collection centers in Delhi. I've personal experience with Motorola(since their glory days) and Blackberry(recently), completely shitty after sales service, I had to go through consumer forum to get my Motorola Fire handset fixed by them and it took them 24 days to replace the screen. I'm okay if Xolo's service is like them only.

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ritwiksondhi said:
The same thing goes for Motorola(though I love their devices). Huawei, HTC, Blackberry and Motorola have common collection centers in Delhi. I've personal experience with Motorola(since their glory days) and Blackberry(recently), completely shitty after sales service, I had to go through consumer forum to get my Motorola Fire handset fixed by them and it took them 24 days to replace the screen. I'm okay if Xolo's service is like them only.

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i think you should go for lumia 620..
WP8 OS as such itself is gem. it more secured ,more optimized than android.number of malware in android is way too much. and most of all the chance of you getting updated to next android update is real slim unless you dont buy a nexus phone.
regarding apps--the number of new apps coming in WP8 is way higher than ios or android.yes whats app is not up to the mark in wp8, but they have already said in a tweet that a major update is coming soon.
most of all you get office with wp8.that itself is a real deal.i would def say anybody is high enough if they say their alternative is almost the same.

build quality wise i would say nokia is way better than Korean manufacturers.
you should go for WP 8 phone.. unless you are hooked to all pirated games and apps or (you always like to load a new ROM every 3 months..but that beats the purpose of smartphone.)

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manishjha18 said:
i think you should go for lumia 620..
WP8 OS as such itself is gem. it more secured ,more optimized than android.number of malware in android is way too much. and most of all the chance of you getting updated to next android update is real slim unless you dont buy a nexus phone.
regarding apps--the number of new apps coming in WP8 is way higher than ios or android.yes whats app is not up to the mark in wp8, but they have already said in a tweet that a major update is coming soon.
most of all you get office with wp8.that itself is a real deal.i would def say anybody is high enough if they say their alternative is almost the same.

build quality wise i would say nokia is way better than Korean manufacturers.
you should go for WP 8 phone.. unless you are hooked to all pirated games and apps or (you always like to load a new ROM every 3 months..but that beats the purpose of smartphone.)

Pirated apps and games are even available for WP8. Nevertheless I'm waiting for Lumia 620 launch then I'll go for a toss between Nokia and Xolo. May the better phone wins.

ritwiksondhi said:
Pirated apps and games are even available for WP8. Nevertheless I'm waiting for Lumia 620 launch then I'll go for a toss between Nokia and Xolo. May the better phone wins.

Pirated apps on WP8?? It's impossible, AFAIK.

ritwiksondhi said:
Pirated apps and games are even available for WP8. Nevertheless I'm waiting for Lumia 620 launch then I'll go for a toss between Nokia and Xolo. May the better phone wins.

Pirated apps on WP8?? It's impossible, AFAIK.

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Shah said:
Pirated apps on WP8?? It's impossible, AFAIK.

You should know more...it is happening, though we're yet to get a one button tool to turn a Trial app into full version but it is being done. I know people who know people who know how to do it and they do it for just sake of doing.

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I bought Xolo X900 last week and till now the phone is flawless, intel really had done a great job. I don't think there's any need for this thread to remain open, I'd like it to be closed now but I don't know how to do it.
May be its done by forum admins.