Mobile Phone in budget below 24K INR - OMNIA2 Good?

Hi All..

I am planning to get a mobile for my brother, My requirements as below,

Budget: <24K INR
Camera: Should be a descent one (atleast 5 MP) (If Flash, it will be great)
OS: Need a standard OS, windows, android,..
Screen: Larger size >3" prefered
Must Haves: GPS, Wifi, 3G

I have shortlisted following mobiles,

Samsung Omnia 2 - Can any1 confirm whether its price will be ~24K
Samsung Jet S8000
Samsung Omnia Pro B7610
HTC Touch2 - (Is it arnd 22k?)
N97 Mini
Sony Ericsson Aino (I like only its camera, nothing else)
Any other option for me?

I have a feel to go for samsung Omnia 2. I suppose, it comes with 8GB internal memory. I observe Jet S8000 and omnia is same except its display size and memory. Is it worth 5k~ price difference ???

Can we rely on samsung?? 2 years back, one of my frnds samsung mobile had worst call quality problem!

I had interest with HTC initially, but I dont see touch2 worth for it.

Even HTC tatoo 15Krs., is better priced.

I will be buying the mobile probably January 15~ 2010.

Thanksss

HTC Touch 2...superb fone :doublethumb:

montyalexander72 said:
Nokia N80
The Nokia N80 is a multimedia 3G smartphone made by Nokia with support for high-speed UMTS/WCDMA connections,Features include
1.3.0MP camera with built-in flash
2.Bluetooth
3.Digital music player functionality
4.Mini SD memory card slot.
Because of its memory card and relatively large screen, it can function as a portable media player.

Whaat a Crap.... :hammer:

Htc Touch 2 Thumbs Up
or s8000

Thanks Azzu and Karan...

I like the build of HTC Touch2.. But isnt it over priced? or Samsung, value for money?

Omnia 2 Vs Touch 2
OMLED | TFT
480 x 800, | 240 x 320
3.7" | 2.8"
2,3 sensors | nil (I think)
5MP with led flash | 3MP
800MHz | 528 MHz
1500mAh | 1000mAh

What you think guys?

Others... As a mobile samsung can be dependent?
How is service of them?

@Others....
pls pour your thoughts...

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montyalexander72 said:
Nokia N80
The Nokia N80 is a multimedia 3G smartphone made by Nokia with support for high-speed UMTS/WCDMA connections,Features include
1.3.0MP camera with built-in flash
2.Bluetooth
3.Digital music player functionality
4.Mini SD memory card slot.
Because of its memory card and relatively large screen, it can function as a portable media player.

Hey u r trying to say N85 or any other... ? :shock:

Touch 2 only coz u will get xda-developer support to solve every problem u arise...

for Remaining all Samsung Omnia 2 is better

@Ganesh,
My experience with Samsung is quite better.
The very first model was N620 then, D800 i guess. Both are quite outdated models. However, they served best during period. As of now, i am using Samsung GT i-8910HD aka Omnia HD with 16GB + 8GB Micro SDHC. For service here in NCR, its quite commendable. Samsung is providing firmware updates to all Omnia II and HD owners for free within 1yr of span.
See, Omnia II is good, considering you are ok with Win MO. HTC Touch is always an good option. However, Samsung Omnia II has better specs and performance. Besides, there is always room for customizations(HTC UI

) and hacks!
Btw, i got Omnia HD for 25.5K. IMO, contact your nearest dealers for latest price updates. If its possible, why dont you go for HD??

Ganeshkumar said:
I like the build of HTC Touch2.. But isnt it over priced? or Samsung, value for money?

Omnia 2 Vs Touch 2
OMLED | TFT
480 x 800, | 240 x 320
3.7" | 2.8"
2,3 sensors | nil (I think)
5MP with led flash | 3MP
800MHz | 528 MHz
1500mAh | 1000mAh

What you think guys?

if u want camera go for Omnia 2 other the UI of HTC Touch 2 in awesome....

Ganeshkumar said:
Hey u r trying to say N85 or any other... ?

Nokia N85 is a flop....device :sad:

@mayanksharma,

That sounds good.

No, infact my budget is 20K but extending as I like Omnia2 for its VFM. I could not extend more

@karan

So going for HTC just for that UI.. is not a fair deal..

I already got HTC touch 3452 for my father. I like it. But not worth for such a price difference.

(I got it the first few days of its launch

)

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@sujoyp,

Yes.. I think even Omnia 2 will get some place in that forum.

D

Of course where there is a will there is a way. I am sure Samsung Omnia 2 buyers are not the completely stock condition users. There will definitely be some people who mod Samsung phones as well like the htc ones, htc is more prominent cos it has the first mover advantage in the winmo smartphone segment. So in my opinion, the specs of Omnia 2 being so much better than the touch2, you can safely go for the Omnia 2. I'm sure people on this thinkdigit forum itself would help you out a lot in a lot of queries which does not require direct interaction with the phone.

T

just a word of caution . no matter what the megapixel count is , all HTC cameras are next to CRAP (at least compared to nokia/samsung).

N97 mini and omnia HD are pretty good phones . IMO , nokia provides better support for their phone . samsung realeases so many phones they stop giving firmware updates within a year. (compare N97 vs omnia HD etc). also winmo mobiles i've tried struggles to last a full day with moderate internet usage.

Unless your brother is heavily into modding /xda-forums , i dont see the point of buying a winmo device.

What are you planning to do with the phone?

I would suggest N97 Mini.

deepakchan said:
Of course where there is a will there is a way. I am sure Samsung Omnia 2 buyers are not the completely stock condition users. There will definitely be some people who mod Samsung phones as well like the htc ones, htc is more prominent cos it has the first mover advantage in the winmo smartphone segment. So in my opinion, the specs of Omnia 2 being so much better than the touch2, you can safely go for the Omnia 2. I'm sure people on this thinkdigit forum itself would help you out a lot in a lot of queries which does not require direct interaction with the phone.

Hey Deepak, Thanks!

Tamoghno said:
just a word of caution . no matter what the megapixel count is , all HTC cameras are next to CRAP (at least compared to nokia/samsung).

N97 mini and omnia HD are pretty good phones . IMO , nokia provides better support for their phone . samsung realeases so many phones they stop giving firmware updates within a year. (compare N97 vs omnia HD etc). also winmo mobiles i've tried struggles to last a full day with moderate internet usage.

Unless your brother is heavily into modding /xda-forums , i dont see the point of buying a winmo device.

No he is not into modding.. But I may try few little things

Why I am prefering a good OS is for better connectivity with PC!! I can sync to Outlook and Also I need a descent mobile office.

dreamcatcher said:
What are you planning to do with the phone?

Use it as a phone,
Camera,
Audio/Video player,
Browsing,
GPS Device,
Check Emails,....

Cool G5 said:
I would suggest N97 Mini.

Ahhh G5 always Nokian...

G5, compare the specification with Omnia 2.. almost both same price!!
I need to go for N97 mini really??? :shock:

T

Ganeshkumar said:
Hey Deepak, Thanks!

Ahhh G5 always Nokian...
G5, compare the specification with Omnia 2.. almost both same price!!
I need to go for N97 mini really???

since both phone are not on same platform , you shouldn't judge them by raw tech spec. Omnia2 will be more suited for hardcore geeks for its modding capability while N97 is more suited for normal people. Use it as a phone, = Nokia , obviously. Camera = N97 Audio/Video player, =audio N97(upto 48GB)/ video= Omnia Browsing = N97 GPS Device, = Not sure. but default ovi maps is great and works offline. Check Emails = Nokia (for nokia messaging ) Also N97 is receiving updates like crazy and is completely new phone after v20. i believe nokia will support N97 far longer than samsung.

If you dont need smartphone, the Aino is a good bet. It has the most amazing sound quality and the cam is pretty good too. Also, it has push email, wifi, ps3 remote play and everything you need from a phone. It has wisepilot installed for turn by turn navigation too..
If you need a smartphone, I suggest you get the HTC hero.

C

Hey Ganeshkumar,
Did u buy Omnia 2 or not? If yes, then try to write some review if possible. I m also thinking of buying this phone.

Ganeshkumar said:
Ahhh G5 always Nokian...
G5, compare the specification with Omnia 2.. almost both same price!!
I need to go for N97 mini really???

I have already compared the two. No doubt Omnia 2 isn't a good phone but I suggested N97 Mini coz I too agree with Tamoghno.

chokhu said:
Hey Ganeshkumar,
Did u buy Omnia 2 or not? If yes, then try to write some review if possible. I m also thinking of buying this phone.

Choku,
No I am planning to buy mobile in Jan 2nd week or so.

U too update, if u have any info of ur purchase plans.

It seems still omnia2 has not been released in 'The Mobile Store', Univercell and wavetel shops in chennai.

Cool G5 said:
I have already compared the two. No doubt Omnia 2 isn't a good phone but I suggested N97 Mini coz I too agree with Tamoghno.

yeah... I understand..

I like the N97 mini as a phone. I am inclined more towards Omnia2 for its multimedia features.

C

@ganeshkumar,
I m also planning 2 get mobile in JAN. I m also planing for omnia2, but not hv enough budget so hv to wait till next salary.
I hv also checked THE MOBILE STORE, but they dont hv JET also n they dont know abt omnia 2. So have to wait.

Hey All..

I have almost decided to go for Omnia 2 (75%) or Diamond 2 (25%)..

Seems just now Omnia 2 has started coming to showrooms in chennai.. priced arnd 24.5K

I have planned to buy it from EZone through 10% chash back offer from Standard chartered card and additional 5% cash back offer from Ezone itself...

But they dont have Omnia 2 model til now

They have Diamond 2 and it was priced arnd 25K which means after discount, it will be for 21.5K arnd...

When asked abt Diamond 2 price in other show rooms (Univercell, wavetel) they say price arnd 29K :O

Are they not updating the price???
7.5K I can save

if get it frm Ezone :O

Now I am confused whether to wait for Omnia 2 or get Diamond 2

@Choku,
You have any update??

K

i wud wait for the Omnia 2 ...But why aren't you considering HTC Magic ...

A

don't go for touch2 is's over prized better to go for htc magic or htc diamond (no 3g)

if possible also think about acer

htc hero is best

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Ganeshkumar said:
Now I am confused whether to wait for Omnia 2 or get Diamond 2

why r u confuse ?

go for diamond2 is better then omnia2 + you get good support in xda-devloper

but omnia 2 have better multimedia features...better screen...and it too have some custom ROMs...Diamond 2 looks more of a business phone to me

Hey.. Thanks All

k4ce said:
i wud wait for the Omnia 2 ...But why aren't you considering HTC Magic ...

HTC Magic.. I dont see its worth!

Ordinary display

less talk time.. 3.2 camera

ankitsagwekar said:
don't go for touch2 is's over prized better to go for htc magic or htc diamond (no 3g)

if possible also think about acer

htc hero is best

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why r u confuse ?

go for diamond2 is better then omnia2 + you get good support in xda-devloper

Yeah Touch2 is worst priced... I fear for Acer reliablity and after sales service!!

For me Diamond2 comes cheaper than omnia2... but i like its display and its longer talk time!

sujoyp said:
but omnia 2 have better multimedia features...better screen...and it too have some custom ROMs...Diamond 2 looks more of a business phone to me

Yes..
The only thing, that makes me to go for Omnia2 is for its display and battery!

And I am planning to install SPB mobile shell 3.5.. so I think I will get over the only problem with omnia2 (i.e. Its user interface). I had many users saying, SPB mobile shell better than touch flo 3D

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Ganeshkumar said:
Hey.. Thanks All

The only thing, that makes me to go for Omnia2 is for its display and battery!

ya thats right big display + battery

but it make phone big in size also and lot of ppl don't like big phone on there pocket just keep in mind that omnia 2 is bigger then diamond 2 + its support new AMOLED technology i recommend you to compare price of both phone before buy if the prose difference is bigger then 4k then its not worth to buy omnia 2

I am planning to wait for a week or two and get it in Pongal festive offer!!

Diamond2 have just 512MB internal memory and no 3.5 mm jack too

P

If someone is coming from us or uk for this pongal you can try to get Motorola Droid will eat up all those models that you had listed above and awarded as gadget of the year 2009 by time magazine.

C

Hey GK,

Wat happened? Have u bought any mobile or not?

^^^

Nope

Got some other commitments..

And still all showrooms didnt get the stock...

And whats new u did with ur mobile choku??