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shikhar22 Original post #1
Sep 22, 2012 at 9:23 AM
I am currently using Samsung Star S 5233,now m thinking of changing my mobile.I have a budget of 15k can be exceeded till 16k,I am thinking of Sony miro or BB curve 9380,But confused,plz suggest me or any other in this range??
coderunknown
Sep 22, 2012 at 11:43 AM
unless you have a need for blackberry, don't go for it. miro is simply overpriced. check Xperia U.
nikufellow
Sep 22, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Go get ray ! and if bbm is not a priority then BB is utter useless you'd be better off with a droid !
cacklebolt
Sep 22, 2012 at 1:05 PM
Xperia neo v is good.check out xperia u if 6 gb storage is enough for you.
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Sep 22, 2012 at 1:27 PM
Xperia neo v is out of stock at hotspot & mobile store both..xperia u are selling arnd 16,800..can't spend that much..
cacklebolt
Sep 22, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Xperia neo v is out of stock at hotspot & mobile store both..xperia u are selling arnd 16,800..can't spend that much..

if u can then wait for the dual core version of micromax a90 then.
and xperia u sells on ebay for under 15k coupled with offers.
Grab this quick:
BRAND NEW SONY XPERIA U ST25i BLACK "ANDROID 4.0 ICS UPGRADABLE" 3G HSDPA MOBILE | eBay
ssk_the_gr8
Sep 22, 2012 at 4:32 PM
if BBM is required, only then get BB otherwise
if WP is an option look at the Samsung Omnia W or HTC Radar

you can take a look at this too

HTC Rhyme Price in India, Buy HTC Rhyme, Reviews & Features, HTC Mobiles India - Infibeam.com
aroraanant
Sep 23, 2012 at 2:52 AM
Rhyme is a good option.
Apart from that do have a look at Neo V too.
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Sep 23, 2012 at 3:50 AM
Ok..If i look b/w Windows or Android which will be the best option under 15k..Actually there are so many handset in this range can't pick the best one...that's why my mind was fix on BB curve 9380..as it has get 7.1OS update..& also it's best option in 15k range..if some one is confused..
aroraanant
Sep 23, 2012 at 5:22 AM
Opt for a Android phone.
cacklebolt
Sep 23, 2012 at 3:23 PM
Ok..If i look b/w Windows or Android which will be the best option under 15k..Actually there are so many handset in this range can't pick the best one...that's why my mind was fix on BB curve 9380..as it has get 7.1OS update..& also it's best option in 15k range..if some one is confused..

buying a windows now is not practical,unless you are going to die tomorrow and cant wait to use a windows device.
windows 8 device are coming soon so wait.
blackberry is only good for BBM and its keypad.
Android is your only option now .

and among those droids,
1.Xperia U.
2.Neo V/Ray.
3.HTC desire C(underpowered but smooth)
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shikhar22 #12
Sep 23, 2012 at 7:57 PM
I went to hotspot Showrom today & they showed me Samsung galaxy ace plus-Rs 15,300 Xperia U-16,500..I asked about HTC Desire X but they don't knw about that..So Ace plus is Good Deal or not??..When will Desire X cmg in market?? and if there will be any Window 8 mobile in this range..as far i knw Nokia 820 will be for Rs.25k approx..
coderunknown
Sep 23, 2012 at 9:37 PM
Ace plus = HVGA display, no 720p video recording, average processor, boring looks. At that price better grab Xperia Neo V or L. Or U if you are ok with 4GB memory.
ssk_the_gr8
Sep 23, 2012 at 10:30 PM
buying a windows now is not practical,unless you are going to die tomorrow and cant wait to use a windows device.
windows 8 device are coming soon so wait.
blackberry is only good for BBM and its keypad.
Android is your only option now .

and among those droids,
1.Xperia U.
2.Neo V/Ray.
3.HTC desire C(underpowered but smooth)

Why is buying a WP7 device impractical? You still get the 7.8 update + it is not going to loose app support as WP8 devices are going to be at least around 20k price bracket. So new WP7 devices will still be launched.

Xperia U is impractical because of 4 gb memory.
Neo L is out of budget

In my opinion Omnia w is the best device in this budget.

You get 1.4 ghz processor, Super Amoled screen, 8 gb memory and the super smooth WP7 OS.

OP just give a WP device a try, you will love it.

For this budget Omnia W is the best.

*www.saholic.com/mobile-phones/samsung-omnia-w-i8350-1002466
cacklebolt
Sep 23, 2012 at 10:35 PM
your questions have been answered son.Mwahahahah!!!

I will kill u if get the ace plus . :lol:
kidding but the ace plus isn't worth it.
it the xperia neo l retails for same price grab it.else you are better off with U.but AVOID ACE PLUS
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shikhar22 #16
Sep 24, 2012 at 12:00 AM
I think that i will buy HTC One v..at one of the retail shop it's price is 17,500..but it's single core..no gud handset is avilable at 15k price bracket.One thing i hate about sony mobile is the light blinking at the bottom..I Hate it & also my father said that it look's like cheap.My father also liked HTC one V..but i am still not satisfied..:cry:
pulkitpopli2004
Sep 24, 2012 at 12:37 AM
^^ why u dont go for ICS based Xperia Miro for 13.8k.. its suits well in ur budget..
cacklebolt
Sep 24, 2012 at 6:07 AM
^^ why u dont go for ICS based Xperia Miro for 13.8k.. its suits well in ur budget..

way too overpriced.avoid it despite being a good phone.
the one v is a bit overpriced for the price. only the xperia u has a light and that too can double up as a notification led. or get a xperia ray/xperia pro from eBay
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shikhar22 #19
Sep 24, 2012 at 8:43 PM
Today Checked out these2 Phones i.e.,Lg optimus L7 for Rs.16k & Samsung Galaxy S Duos for Rs.17k..i am thinking of buying S duos but retailer is saying better buy Lg optimus L7...Please need your views on both the handset which to buy & also when is HTC Desire X will be coming../??
cacklebolt
Sep 24, 2012 at 8:51 PM
Today Checked out these2 Phones i.e.,Lg optimus L7 for Rs.16k & Samsung Galaxy S Duos for Rs.17k..i am thinking of buying S duos but retailer is saying better buy Lg optimus L7...Please need your views on both the handset which to buy & also when is HTC Desire X will be coming../??

avoid LG retailer trying to fool you.S duos is way better.
no idea of desire X ,bettr than both
coderunknown
Sep 24, 2012 at 8:59 PM
avoid LG retailer trying to fool you.S duos is way better.

explain how. L7 is simply overpriced and underpowered much like S Duos. I won't pay more than 15k for either of them.
randomuser111
Sep 24, 2012 at 9:02 PM
At least S Duos is getting Jellybean :p
Nighthawk12
Sep 24, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Xperia U the best phone under 15k...
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shikhar22 #24
Sep 24, 2012 at 11:01 PM
I think i should wait for Desire X,hope to be in around 16k-17k price bracket...Samsung galaxy Tab 2 avialble for 19k only...wow..
aroraanant
Sep 26, 2012 at 11:27 AM
As you are planning to buy a phone worth Rs17k, I suggest you to opt for Sony Sola, it is easily available for 18k
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shikhar22 #26
Sep 26, 2012 at 12:57 PM
As you are planning to buy a phone worth Rs17k, I suggest you to opt for Sony Sola, it is easily available for 18k

Sola is available for arnd Rs19k,only Xperia GO is available for Rs18,300..As for HTC Desire Xwhich will be available in Australia for $299 i.e., arnd Rs 16,500.I think iin india it will be priced arnd Rs 17k..which is gud to buy...
coderunknown
Sep 26, 2012 at 1:40 PM
Desire X is a big fail if you compare it with the likes of Sola. Unless priced at 13-15k, don't even think about Desire X.
randomuser111
Sep 26, 2012 at 2:45 PM
@shikhar22

Desire X is a Cortex A5 dual core with Adreno 203, performance wise its almost identical to One V. So even though it is "dual core" its performance is similar to single core devices like One V.
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shikhar22 #29
Sep 26, 2012 at 4:18 PM
@shikhar22

Desire X is a Cortex A5 dual core with Adreno 203, performance wise its almost identical to One V. So even though it is "dual core" its performance is similar to single core devices like One V.

Okey..Samsung Galxy S duos is way behind then..1 GHz single-core Cortex-A5 processor, Adreno 200 GPU..then Xperia U is bttr option Dual Core A9..but Android 2.3..which will be upgraded to ICS..but not JB..As far as about Desire X,i Think it will get JB update...HTC One V is selling around 18,500..should there any offers this festive season orr nay price drop.??
randomuser111
Sep 26, 2012 at 4:43 PM
Who told you Xperia U won't get JB ??? It's getting Jellybean update in December. And ICS will come on Friday.
coderunknown
Sep 26, 2012 at 4:47 PM
want to taste some real JB, try CM10 when it is out for Sola/U. GB or ICS won't bring a lot of difference as Sony (or any other manufacturer) theme the whole OS so badly it looks like a totally different OS. And moreover they hardly ever tune the OS for performance.
theserpent
Sep 28, 2012 at 4:32 PM
why not neo l?
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duke123 #33
Sep 28, 2012 at 6:02 PM
Who told you Xperia U won't get JB ??? It's getting Jellybean update in December. And ICS will come on Friday.

Sony Xperia Go, Xperia U And Xperia Sola Get Android 4.0 ICS Update | Geeky Gadgets

when can we update to ICS???
ssb1551
ssb1551 #35
Sep 29, 2012 at 2:43 AM
What about DEFY+? Its a solid phone & its available for 13k at flipkart. I can vouch for it's ruggedness.
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shikhar22 #36
Oct 11, 2012 at 1:24 PM
HTC Desire X listed on ebay.in for Rs19,799...way to costly...HTC Desire X ANDROID 4.0 WITH 1 YEAR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY | eBay