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Mobile Buying Suggestion

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valtea Original post #1
Jan 20, 2012 at 11:24 PM
I'm looking to buy an Android Phone priced about 20K.

I have seen reviews and deals for various phones viz:
1) Motorol Defy +
2) Samsung R I9103
3) Samsung Galaxy S Plus I9001
4) Samsung Galaxy S I9003-4GB

I have almost chosen Samsung R, but was little disappointed that it was without Led flash and AMOLED screen. Is Led flash helpfull while taking photographs?. What is AMOLED screen? is it really a plus point. I also want to get the best value for my money.

Thank you/
coderunknown
Jan 20, 2012 at 11:31 PM
if you are ready to buy online (from flipkart) add 1 more to that list. Xperia Pro. Its Neo with Slideout keypad & 8Mp cam.

else from that list, R is the only one that stands out cause of its processing power.
sainath
sainath #3
Jan 20, 2012 at 11:54 PM
I have almost chosen Samsung R, but was little disappointed that it was without Led flash and AMOLED screen.
Thank you/

I think Galaxy R has LED flash. :))
aroraanant
Jan 21, 2012 at 12:11 AM
Galaxy R would be the best from above listed models.
Apart from that if you want a single core(processor) phone then you can consider HTC Desire S also for 20-21k
pramudit
Jan 21, 2012 at 12:22 AM
+1 for galaxy R....
aroraanant
Jan 21, 2012 at 1:35 AM
I have almost chosen Samsung R, but was little disappointed that it was without Led flash Is Led flash helpfull while taking photographs?

It has a flash,
An yes it helps a lot in low light conditions
Vensanga
Jan 21, 2012 at 3:37 AM
what about the LG optimus 2X, its available around 19k and comes with 8 Mp camera,Dual processor and HDMI port...or Sony ericson Neo V??

I too plan to buy in the first or second week of next month so i am confused which one to buy as i will be using for the next 2 year.....

Sorry to burge in in this topic as my budget (20k) is same my preference is an android phone....or should i create another topic???
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valtea #8
Jan 21, 2012 at 3:58 AM
LG Optimus 2X - Full phone specifications , i have seen LG optimus 2X comparable... apart from flipkart what are the reliable online shops. I have seen it 2 days back that Samsung R was available for about 18K. I didnt remeber the website
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siddhipatel #9
Jan 21, 2012 at 10:43 AM
If you don’t want to buy Galaxy R then go for Samsung Galaxy S Plus. There are other options also available to you like HTC Explorer, Samsung Galaxy Ace, Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V, Sony Ericsson Live Walkman, Sony-Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro.
aroraanant
Jan 21, 2012 at 11:52 AM
Don't listen to the above person.

^^^
why are you suggestion Ace,explorer,mini pro etc to a person who has a budget of 20k and when very good phones,far better than what you suggested are available in the market.
coderunknown
Jan 21, 2012 at 11:54 AM
what about the LG optimus 2X, its available around 19k and comes with 8 Mp camera,Dual processor and HDMI port

if you are going to use the stock rom, its wise to avoid LG 2X, Black for now. in hardware they look unbeatable but the software side is not as fluid. moreover they announced ICS update will come by Q3 2012. that can very well turn out to be 2013 also.
aroraanant
Jan 21, 2012 at 11:56 AM
LG Optimus 2X - Full phone specifications , i have seen LG optimus 2X comparable... apart from flipkart what are the reliable online shops. I have seen it 2 days back that Samsung R was available for about 18K. I didnt remeber the website

Galaxy R is available on sulekha for 19k.That is the bes deal going on right now.
Go for Galaxy R and even you can have a look at HTC Desire S
Vensanga
Vensanga #13
Jan 21, 2012 at 3:47 PM
if you are going to use the stock rom, its wise to avoid LG 2X, Black for now. in hardware they look unbeatable but the software side is not as fluid. moreover they announced ICS update will come by Q3 2012. that can very well turn out to be 2013 also.

i am not that good in customizing so i guess i will stick with stock rom:neutral:......

Galaxy R is available on sulekha for 19k.That is the bes deal going on right now.
Go for Galaxy R and even you can have a look at HTC Desire S

I have check Galaxy R and its pretty big:shock: so i need to have a second thought :? and am not very fond of HTC so....

As i have said i will be using for atleast 2 years so am realy confused....i think its better to create a separate topic in the first week of next month when i am about to buy the phone....
PurusH
PurusH #14
Jan 21, 2012 at 3:54 PM
I have check Galaxy R and its pretty big:shock: so i need to have a second thought :? and am not very fond of HTC so....

As i have said i will be using for atleast 2 years so am realy confused....i think its better to create a separate topic in the first week of next month when i am about to buy the phone....

Galaxy R is future proof, ICS official update confirmed by Samsung for SGR.... It has lot of features.... but has battery issues.
acidCow
acidCow #15
Jan 21, 2012 at 6:52 PM
Galaxy R is the best. Go for it. I just bought a Neo V 5 days back. Cause every local store had priced SGR at 23-24k !!! I did have the option of coming back home and buying it online, but couldn't resist the temptation of getting a cell on the same day than waiting 5 days!! Yea GO for SGR and better buy it online!
red dragon
Jan 21, 2012 at 8:37 PM
i am not that good in customizing so i guess i will stick with stock rom:neutral:......

A sincere advice,
if you are not interested in customization...DO NOT BUY ANDROID.
Vensanga
Vensanga #18
Jan 21, 2012 at 10:59 PM
A sincere advice,
if you are not interested in customization...DO NOT BUY ANDROID.

ok let me change my statement i am interested and am using nokia 5800 till now and have been using the C6 cfw for a long time which is faster and better looking....if you can provide any updates or custom cfw i would love to....and yea your statement is kinda funny because not all people are tech savy and are not able to install custom cfw......
red dragon
Jan 21, 2012 at 11:02 PM
ok let me... not all people are tech savy and are not able to install custom cfw......
As it does not worth it.
And I am not tech savvy at all:)


Sent from Galaxy S2
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valtea #20
Jan 21, 2012 at 11:47 PM
couldnt find SGR in suhelka.com
Vensanga
Vensanga #21
Jan 22, 2012 at 3:24 AM
As it does not worth it.
And I am not tech savvy at all:)

does that show how non-tech savvy i am:mrgreen:

@Valtea Check this out but its out of stock....
Samsung Galaxy R I9103 - Sulekha Offers
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valtea #22
Jan 23, 2012 at 4:11 PM
anyone have letsbuy.com coupon
aroraanant
Jan 23, 2012 at 6:45 PM
^^^
No...anyone won't be having any coupon as letsbuy is not giving any coupons these days
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valtea #24
Jan 28, 2012 at 9:33 AM
Samsung Galaxy R I9103 Buy available for Rs. 19,049

Sadly they cant ship it to Mizoram.... Damn...