Need a new mobile.. Budget max 20K

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1. Budget?
20K Max

2. Display type and size?
Doesn't matter.. I have the old Note ( GTN7000 ).. So size doesnt matter

3. Dual sim?
Doesnt matter

4. Preferred choice of brand?
Any Renowned Brand

5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)?
Good Camera.. Good Selfie cam would be a plus but not necessary

6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc).
Android but willing to go Windows only if the advantage is very high cuz generally i like to root and install custom OS!

7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready).
At the least 3G

8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)?
Surfing Internet, Multimedia, Camera and occasional Gaming

9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
I have been eyeing Sony Xperia C3 ( Error 500 Server Error )

10. Any other info that you want to share
Nothing..

Also would really like if the mobile has a good battery backup if not great!..

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Wait for one plus one.Going to lunch in india on 2nd dec.

hell no to C3, better wait for OnePlus one or buy Moto x (2013).

Better get Xperia Zr than C3.

Sony xperia ZR

Z Ultra

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Nexus 5 16gb

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thanks for the suggestion guys.. What do you guys think about Nokia Lumia 730?.. Everyone says it has better Battery backup, Front & Back Cam Awesome, Awesome Display etc..

Do you guys think is it worth it to switch to windows platform?.. I mean does windows platform really have good & alternative apps like android do?..

Thanks a lot in advance

Do not go for the Z Ultra, you say size doesn't matter, but Z Ultra is a completely different ballgame altogether. OnePlus One seems to be perfect for your needs, best transition from Note 1.

Windows lack proper Google apps support so if you are a heavy Gapps user then stay away from Windows and if not than you should check out L 730

Viswanathan said:
thanks for the suggestion guys.. What do you guys think about Nokia Lumia 730?.. Everyone says it has better Battery backup, Front & Back Cam Awesome, Awesome Display etc..

Do you guys think is it worth it to switch to windows platform?.. I mean does windows platform really have good & alternative apps like android do?..

Thanks a lot in advance

Well WP does have just about every app that one uses in a day to day basis.

But as you probably know it lacks the customizability and flexibility of Android.

But if you're a power user, it's best to stick with Android(for now).

Moto x 2013.

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Rather Lenovo Vibe X2 is a good choice if you want moat current specs or else go with Moto X for Pure Vanilla Android.

I guess 16 GB OPO will be near your budget if you can extend OPO is a steal.

Wait for OnePlus One

K

Windows Phone 8.1 is very mature,it just lacks otg support for now and a few bug fixes(hopefully in jan)
If you want a fresh OS,WP wont dissappoint ,depends on preference really

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Go for lumia535

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dark.knight said:
Go for lumia535

Why Lumia 535,he might as well get Lumia 730 instead as his budget allows it
Lumia 730 has a SD400,Lumia 535 has SD200
both have 5Mp front camera
730 has a high quality 6.7Mp carl zeiss lens which is one of the best phone cameras ever built and is based off pureview and is the best low light phone camera,535 has 5mp rear camera which is way better than average but 730 beats it a long shot
both have 1gb ram and an awesome update cycle
battery life should be comparable
going by my own Lumia 720 and Lumia 820,i can safely suggest the 730 as an awesome option(not that 535 is bad but given a choice,might as well get 730)

Lumia 730 is what OP can get easily in his budget.

How much is 535

saw it listed somewhere around 9.1k

Yup it is going for sale on 9.1 k.

Viswanathan said:
thanks for the suggestion guys.. What do you guys think about Nokia Lumia 730?.. Everyone says it has better Battery backup, Front & Back Cam Awesome, Awesome Display etc..

Do you guys think is it worth it to switch to windows platform?.. I mean does windows platform really have good & alternative apps like android do?..

Thanks a lot in advance

^It depends basically. Windows platform has its own advantages. For a business user like me(who is not too much into apps and games and for whom data security and peace of mind is most important and who would require only few important business apps) a windows platform would be more suitable. The only complaint I have heard so far from windows users are that it becomes a bit boring after some time. That said, I have hardly come across any complaints from a windows phone user (Lumia).

But for a school or college going student or someone who is a power user, I think android would be more preferable.

Your decision.

^^Power user is a different perspective from my point of view. In this range power user phones do not exist on a larger basis. This is the territory of low end spec phones which are there for day to day users.

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@ Thanks a lot Guys..

I Just ordered Lumia 730 from Flipkart with in a day delivery!.. It will come on Monday!.. I will Share my Views about the new platform and how it is overall in my opinion!..

Till then..

Any suggestions or must have app for windows phone?.. That would be great!

M

Congrats.For apps related queries checkout this thread
*www.digit.in/forum/mobiles-tablets/151948-windows-phone-thread.html

$hadow said:
^^Power user is a different perspective from my point of view. In this range power user phones do not exist on a larger basis. This is the territory of low end spec phones which are there for day to day users.

Okay. TBH i am not quite sure what a poweruser is !

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Viswanathan said:
@ Thanks a lot Guys..

I Just ordered Lumia 730 from Flipkart with in a day delivery!.. It will come on Monday!.. I will Share my Views about the new platform and how it is overall in my opinion!..

Till then..

Any suggestions or must have app for windows phone?.. That would be great!

Congrats!! Do post a review about the phone also...also chek out the windowsphone thread as minion quoted and there is a forum called wpcentral.com. You can check that out too

Viswanathan said:
@ Thanks a lot Guys..

I Just ordered Lumia 730 from Flipkart with in a day delivery!.. It will come on Monday!.. I will Share my Views about the new platform and how it is overall in my opinion!..

Till then..

Any suggestions or must have app for windows phone?.. That would be great!

Congo man

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Ronnie012 said:
Okay. TBH i am not quite sure what a poweruser is !

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Congrats!! Do post a review about the phone also...also chek out the windowsphone thread as minion quoted and there is a forum called wpcentral.com. You can check that out too

Ah there are different definition from different users but for me it is as follows. A power user is what I define myself like I am always connected either to wifi or 3g all the time. Browsing for about 1 hr gaming for about 30 to 45 mins and YouTube for atleasst 30 mins daily except calling. So if a phone can stretch me through that is one hell of a phone but I am yet to find it since my m8 is also used to provide me backup till 6 pm at max.

^Okay now I got it. So I guess backup of m8 is same as zenfone then

Well can't say on the precise note.

$hadow said:
Well can't say on the precise note.

Hmm....