Need A Phone, Budget 15K

1. Budget?
15k Rs/-

2. Display type and size?
Not concerned but don't want TOO big either.

3. Dual sim?
Yes.

4. Preferred choice of brand?
Any good brand except Samsung.

5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)?
Don't have enough knowledge so need your help here the most.

6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc).
Android or Windows.

7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready).
3g,4g etc.

8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)?
Mostly Listening Music, Internet browsing, Camera.

9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
Any android with good music or Lumia 730.

10. Any other info that you want to share
Budget may not be that good but hoping to find a good phone in 15k. 1st priority goes to Music and internet browsing and camera so I need a phone with good battery. Friends tell me android supports more apps so go for it but I also like Lumia 730(will I be getting windows 10 update?). Now its up to you guys . And thanks as always.. :wink:

Wait for Asus Zenfone 2. Its launching tomorrow.

Tenida said:
Wait for Asus Zenfone 2. Its launching tomorrow.

Thanks for the suggestion I will go for 4gb ram if its worth!!!

krishnendu said:
Thanks for the suggestion I will go for 4gb ram if its worth!!!

That will mostly likely cost 22-25k.

SaiyanGoku said:
That will mostly likely cost 22-25k.

I thought it will be around 17k.

NEW Imported Asus Zenfone 2 16GB 4G OSV5 0 Lollipop 13MP Dual SIM Black | eBay

miss read with 2gb.

SaiyanGoku said:
That will mostly likely cost 22-25k.

Flipkart showing two models for 4GB RAM. One with 1.8GHZ and one 2.3GHZ.

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@OP: 2GB RAM with full hd will be around 14K i guess.

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Wait for Zenphone 2.Launching tomorrow.

Check out Zenfone 2, most probably 1080p 5.5" display one with 2GB RAM will be in your budget(max 16-17k)

zenfone 2 seems too bulky to hold.

elafanto said:
zenfone 2 seems too bulky to hold.

How do you know that? I prefer slim phones but my budget is not too good so I'm not expecting much.

And Zenfone 2 is just launching, so nobody used it and don't know how it will go. Will it be good to have a latest very newly released phone ?

Ze551ml-4 gb-64 gb---22999
ze551ml-4 gb-32 gb---19999
ze551ml-2 gb-16 gb---14999
ze550ml-2 gb-16 gb---12999

Tenida said:
Ze551ml-4 gb-64 gb---22999
ze551ml-4 gb-32 gb---19999
ze551ml-2 gb-16 gb---14999
ze550ml-2 gb-16 gb---12999

Thank you very much :wink:

But what are the differences between ze551ml & ze550ml ??

krishnendu said:
Thank you very much But what are the differences between ze551ml & ze550ml ??

clock speed and performance.

krishnendu said:
Thank you very much But what are the differences between ze551ml & ze550ml ??

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML vs. Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML - GSMArena.com

ze551ml has FHD screen (and more ram, better processor in higher models) compared to HD in ze550ml

SaiyanGoku said:
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML vs. Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML - GSMArena.com

ze551ml has FHD screen (and more ram, better processor in higher models) compared to HD in ze550ml

Thanks mate, ze551ml-2 gb-16 gb---14999 is in my reach and I can afford ze551ml-4 gb-32 gb---19999 if I wait couple of weeks.
But 20k is big price for me and there are so many phones I can get in 20k. So I ask you guys does it worth(nobody used it yet)?

And is there any other difference between ze551ml-2 gb-16 gb & ze551ml-4 gb-32 gb except the ram and storage?

I have order Ze551ML 2GB version. If you can afford then the 20K one is good choice. But do check xiaomi mi4i

Tenida said:
I have order Ze551ML 2GB version

Final Price?

ajayritik said:
Final Price?

14999/-

Tenida said:
14999/-

Are you buying locally? My parents don't let me buy online

so unless there is to much of price difference Im gonna buy locally...

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Tenida said:
I have order Ze551ML 2GB version. If you can afford then the 20K one is good choice. But do check xiaomi mi4i

Will be waiting for your review

M

krishnendu said:
Thanks mate, ze551ml-2 gb-16 gb---14999 is in my reach and I can afford ze551ml-4 gb-32 gb---19999 if I wait couple of weeks.
But 20k is big price for me and there are so many phones I can get in 20k. So I ask you guys does it worth(nobody used it yet)?

And is there any other difference between ze551ml-2 gb-16 gb & ze551ml-4 gb-32 gb except the ram and storage?

Get ZE551ML 2GB 16GB add a memory card.

krishnendu said:
Are you buying locally? My parents don't let me buy online so unless there is to much of price difference Im gonna buy locally...

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Will be waiting for your review

Locally not available yet. Get it from Flipkart. No problem in that.

Tenida said:
I have order Ze551ML 2GB version. If you can afford then the 20K one is good choice. But do check xiaomi mi4i

Hey, have you got your zenfone 2 from flipkart? You have ordered before it got out of stock.
If so, then please let us know about it. A small review will do..

For that price mi4i is still a good choice.

krishnendu said:
Hey, have you got your zenfone 2 from flipkart? You have ordered before it got out of stock.
If so, then please let us know about it. A small review will do..

Got the ZF2 today. Will post review after using it for some days.

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$hadow said:
For that price mi4i is still a good choice.

mi4i has serious heating issue and it lags in HD games because the GPU in Snapdragon 615 cannot handle the 1080P resolution properly. Check c4tech review for lagging in game and heating issue at greekranjit on yt

Tenida said:
Got the ZF2 today. Will post review after using it for some days.

Looking forward to it, should have ordered it myself too

krishnendu said:
Looking forward to it, should have ordered it myself too

Its currently avail at flipkart.

Tenida said:
Its currently avail at flipkart.

I'm going for ZE551ML 4GB version.. So I guess I have to wait more..

krishnendu said:
I'm going for ZE551ML 4GB version.. So I guess I have to wait more..

4GB model will be in stock shortly.

Tenida said:
4GB model will be in stock shortly.

Are you sure?? I thought it will be available on May 14th 15th...

krishnendu said:
Are you sure?? I thought it will be available on May 14th 15th...

Asus said within few days. Just wait and watch. When avail. you can delivere to ur house next days as well. So, no more waiting.

A

128 GB model also available...

Tenida said:
Asus said within few days. Just wait and watch. When avail. you can delivere to ur house next days as well. So, no more waiting.

Great to hear that mate

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amit.tiger12 said:
128 GB model also available...

Coming soon..

*www.flipkart.com/asus-zenfone-2-ze551ml/p/itme6pvujxsjr4mf?pid=MOBE6PVURXTRHH7N&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=asus+zenfone+2+128gb&ref=f3611e64-cc0c-4769-a8ce-ea438f81f596

amit.tiger12 said:
128 GB model also available...

128gb model is overpriced.

A

krishnendu said:
Coming soon..

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Price in India - Buy Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Silver 128 Online - Asus : Flipkart.com

ohh my bad.. did not checked on flipkart... news were there on net... :))

64GB model is available now.
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Price in India - Buy Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Silver 64 Online - Asus : Flipkart.com

Tenida said:
64GB model is available now.
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Price in India - Buy Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Silver 64 Online - Asus : Flipkart.com

All zenfones available except the one I'm going to buy :-o

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Price in India - Buy Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Silver 32 Online - Asus : Flipkart.com

krishnendu said:
All zenfones available except the one I'm going to buy

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Price in India - Buy Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Silver 32 Online - Asus : Flipkart.com

Not all zf2 fones are available.

[MENTION=52310]Tenida[/MENTION] I thought that they fixed the over heating issue with mi4i. I saw that c4etech review and he said that games are not playable properly so I stopped watching other videos.

$hadow said:
[MENTION=52310]Tenida[/MENTION] I thought that they fixed the over heating issue with mi4i. I saw that c4etech review and he said that games are not playable properly so I stopped watching other videos.

It mention in the specs that its 2nd gen SD 615 but heating issue is more than yureka. On Greekranjit video I saw it touches 64 degree celsius. :O

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krishnendu said:
All zenfones available except the one I'm going to buy

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Price in India - Buy Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Silver 32 Online - Asus : Flipkart.com

Theres another model listed as 'coming soon' with 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM & 1.8Ghz Z3560 chipset.

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Price in India - Buy Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Silver 32 Online - Asus : Flipkart.com

Tenida said:
It mention in the specs that its 2nd gen SD 615 but heating issue is more than yureka. On Greekranjit video I saw it touches 64 degree celsius. :O

He uploaded a new video regarding that issue with a new phone today.

$hadow said:
He uploaded a new video regarding that issue with a new phone today.

Link?

Btw low light photography in Zenfone 2 is just pathetic. Don't buy if you are planning to use this as cam phone.

S

Amazon is selling Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 Rs. 14999 (SBI Cards)

With s6 rom available on xda, s4 is a good choice too....

Tenida said:
Link?

Btw low light photography in Zenfone 2 is just pathetic. Don't buy if you are planning to use this as cam phone.

Here I was talking about this *www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t7NaDgUUYI
BTW ZP2 camera was always in the talk since Android Authourity out their review out. Did you tried using any 3rd party camera app with manual control?

shubham6300 said:
Amazon is selling Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 Rs. 14999 (SBI Cards)

With s6 rom available on xda, s4 is a good choice too....

Not worth it given it has older SoC that too exynos one and bloated with crapwiz. Would've been a good choice 2 years back for 15k.

T

Tenida said:
Link?

Btw low light photography in Zenfone 2 is just pathetic. Don't buy if you are planning to use this as cam phone.

How is its camera compared to say oneplus or desire 820, if u had a chance to compare with either?

Also how does it compare to oneplus as an overall device. I was thinking of getting one of the zenfone 2, but few factors held me back. Would appreciate if u could give ur initial thoughts on it since u now own one.

the.one said:
How is its camera compared to say oneplus or desire 820, if u had a chance to compare with either?

Also how does it compare to oneplus as an overall device. I was thinking of getting one of the zenfone 2, but few factors held me back. Would appreciate if u could give ur initial thoughts on it since u now own one.

I don't have One plus one so can't tell. But I can say you that camera is worst I have seen. Forget 1+ my lg optimus l9 was far better. Apart from the camera phone is fast. Btw another 2nd sim is 2G and just for calling. You cannot surf internet with that.
Here's some sample
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551 ML camera sample - Album on Imgur

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Tenida said:
I don't have One plus one so can't tell. But I can say you that camera is worst I have seen. Forget 1+ my lg optimus l9 was far better. Apart from the camera phone is fast. Btw another 2nd sim is 2G and just for calling. You cannot surf internet with that.
Here's some sample
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551 ML camera sample - Album on Imgur

Thanks. Pics in dark seem too noisy. Otherwise look fine in good lighting.

the.one said:
Thanks. Pics in dark seem too noisy. Otherwise look fine in good lighting.

Believe me its not upto the mark in good lighting condition as well.

The images looks absolutely flushed with a lot of noise.

$hadow said:
The images looks absolutely flushed with a lot of noise.

Yes looks like vga cam to me. And that flash just over expose the subject

Tenida said:
Yes looks like vga cam to me. And that flash just over expose the subject

Looks like it more more of a over processing issue.

T

Tenida said:
Yes looks like vga cam to me. And that flash just over expose the subject

gosh.. real bad cam then.

zenfone 5 had a good daylight cam. Dont know wht Asus has done with the zf2.

I read there were updates released by Asus recently, which included updates for cam as well. Did u get them? Any change after that?

the.one said:
gosh.. real bad cam then.

zenfone 5 had a good daylight cam. Dont know wht Asus has done with the zf2.

I read there were updates released by Asus recently, which included updates for cam as well. Did u get them? Any change after that?

Yes update worth 150mb and 20mb. Before that update 950MB ram was free and now only 600MB LOL.

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Is there any good phone @15K ?

K

$hadow said:
The images looks absolutely flushed with a lot of noise.

pretty normal for a low light camera phone sensor imho

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i dont see why its getting so much hate,low light is something very few phones have mastered,that too not perfectly at all compared to a dslr,noise is normal
put up some photos in daylight such as flowers etc

kkn13 said:
pretty normal for a low light camera phone sensor imho

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i dont see why its getting so much hate,low light is something very few phones have mastered,that too not perfectly at all compared to a dslr,noise is normal
put up some photos in daylight such as flowers etc

Forget DSLR just compare with MOTO G 2nd gen cam.

K

Tenida said:
Forget DSLR just compare with MOTO G 2nd gen cam.

I didnt see anything great about Moto G camera at all
its average even compared to 535's 5mp
A real comparison would be against the One Plus One and 830,730 cameras which are arguably the best in the segment

R

I have the same budget but i need pink color android with 5 inch screen with good camera, what are my options currently?

kkn13 said:
pretty normal for a low light camera phone sensor imho

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i dont see why its getting so much hate,low light is something very few phones have mastered,that too not perfectly at all compared to a dslr,noise is normal
put up some photos in daylight such as flowers etc

Over sharping of the images are mainly visible in a larger area and along that slight zooming is showing a lot of digital noise. This statement is after using my friend's 64 GB variant.

kkn13 said:
I didnt see anything great about Moto G camera at all
its average even compared to 535's 5mp
A real comparison would be against the One Plus One and 830,730 cameras which are arguably the best in the segment

Moto G 2nd cam is way better my friend. Zenfone 2 cam is way behind. Anyway, I will not return the phone as most the phone under 15k has some kind of problem.

K

$hadow said:
Over sharping of the images are mainly visible in a larger area and along that slight zooming is showing a lot of digital noise. This statement is after using my friend's 64 GB variant.

Ill take your word for it!!

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Tenida said:
Moto G 2nd cam is way better my friend. Zenfone 2 cam is way behind. Anyway, I will not return the phone as most the phone under 15k has some kind of problem.

quality must be really bad then
im surprised

A

krishnendu said:
1. Budget?
15k Rs/-

2. Display type and size?
Not concerned but don't want TOO big either.

3. Dual sim?
Yes.

4. Preferred choice of brand?
Any good brand except Samsung.

5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)?
Don't have enough knowledge so need your help here the most.

6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc).
Android or Windows.

7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready).
3g,4g etc.

8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)?
Mostly Listening Music, Internet browsing, Camera.

9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
Any android with good music or Lumia 730.

10. Any other info that you want to share
Budget may not be that good but hoping to find a good phone in 15k. 1st priority goes to Music and internet browsing and camera so I need a phone with good battery. Friends tell me android supports more apps so go for it but I also like Lumia 730(will I be getting windows 10 update?). Now its up to you guys . And thanks as always..

These days purchasing smartphones has become the most challenging tasks. So here I created the list of budget friendly smartphones that you can buy under 15000.These are
1. Asus Zenfone 5 : Asus Zenfone is a big hit in the Indian Market.The biggest advantage of Asus Zenfone is that it has a good quality camera comes with 2 GB RAM both 8GB and 16GB Variant. Another thing that makes Asus Zenfone most perfect is that it has Andrioid 4.3 operating system which is upgradable to kitkat.
Operating System: Android Version 4.3 Jellybean
Processor: 1.6 GHz Dual Core Processor.
Chipset: Intel Atom Z2560.
RAM: 2 GB
SIM: Dual Sim (GSM + GSM)
2. Nokia Lumia 525 : Another smart phone that comes under budget 15000 is Nokia 's Windows phone.The major highlight of the Nokia Lumia 525 is that the smartphone features 1GB of RAM, 8GB of inbuilt storage, which can be expanded up to 64GB with a microSD card, 5 mega pixel camera,Wi-fi and many more.
3. Karbonn Titanium Octane : Karbonn launched its new smart phone Titanium Octane Plus which comes with latest Android OS with good design and stunning camera quality.The phone has following features
Operating System: Android Version 4.2 Kitkat
Processor: 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7 processor.
Chipset: Mediatek MT6592
RAM: 2 GB
SIM: Dual Sim (GSM + GSM)
If you are planning to buy any of these smartphones, then you must aware of prices available in each online store. As searched in each store becomes a time consuming and tedious task, so i would preferred you to go with price comparison websites. Websites like ComparometerIN gives you best price and you can save a great deal of money on these products.

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1. ZF2: as for the reviews, it has the worst camera, heats up pretty good. I have ZF5 and it is good with low battery backup.
2. Lumia 640 xl dual sim might be the best choice in 15K
3. Karbon? really? the cheap plastic body with squeaking sounds ? Some of the handsets even has no- network issues after a while, full of bloatware too.

AlishaKapoor said:
These days purchasing smartphones has become the most challenging tasks. So here I created the list of budget friendly smartphones that you can buy under 15000.These are
1. Asus Zenfone 5 : Asus Zenfone is a big hit in the Indian Market.The biggest advantage of Asus Zenfone is that it has a good quality camera comes with 2 GB RAM both 8GB and 16GB Variant. Another thing that makes Asus Zenfone most perfect is that it has Andrioid 4.3 operating system which is upgradable to kitkat.
Operating System: Android Version 4.3 Jellybean
Processor: 1.6 GHz Dual Core Processor.
Chipset: Intel Atom Z2560.
RAM: 2 GB
SIM: Dual Sim (GSM + GSM)
2. Nokia Lumia 525 : Another smart phone that comes under budget 15000 is Nokia 's Windows phone.The major highlight of the Nokia Lumia 525 is that the smartphone features 1GB of RAM, 8GB of inbuilt storage, which can be expanded up to 64GB with a microSD card, 5 mega pixel camera,Wi-fi and many more.
3. Karbonn Titanium Octane : Karbonn launched its new smart phone Titanium Octane Plus which comes with latest Android OS with good design and stunning camera quality.The phone has following features
Operating System: Android Version 4.2 Kitkat
Processor: 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7 processor.
Chipset: Mediatek MT6592
RAM: 2 GB
SIM: Dual Sim (GSM + GSM)
If you are planning to buy any of these smartphones, then you must aware of prices available in each online store. As searched in each store becomes a time consuming and tedious task, so i would preferred you to go with price comparison websites. Websites like ComparometerIN gives you best price and you can save a great deal of money on these products.

Can't really base our choice of not picking zenfone 2 based on one guys review. here is a very good review *www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuu6CYqaLSo