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Need Suggestion: MMX Canvas HD, XOLO Q800, Karbonn s5 Titanium

29 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-suggestion-mmx-canvas-hd-xolo-q800-karbonn-s5-titanium.172486/

ayush_chh
ayush_chh Original post #1
Apr 8, 2013 at 8:11 PM
Guys,

I am planning to buy a powerful budget droid :) Please suggest from below 3..

1) Micromax Canvas HD
2) Xolo Q800
3) Karbonn S5 Titanium

should be able to run heavy apps and should have good Display.
you may as well suggest apart from this but spec should be as of the above..

My Budget is MAX 14K

Thanks
Ayush
coderunknown
Apr 8, 2013 at 8:49 PM
of all these XOLO Q800 offers the best value in terms of hardware.
Nerevarine
Apr 8, 2013 at 8:50 PM
Yea agree with above, but are you willing to take the risk ? If you do, please post reviews here
PS: XOLO Q800 has a magnetometer, not found in MMX HD or Karbonn
L9 is a safe option though
Empirial
Apr 8, 2013 at 9:10 PM
Xolo Q800 is more stable & doesn't freeze, lag, crashes or reboots like A116.
Superayush
Apr 8, 2013 at 11:21 PM
Hey nice to see another ayush cheers mate
My vote goes +1 to l9 or q800
In case you can wait spend 3-4k more get solid xperia l which can run heavy apps easily
And sony is most trustable
ayush_chh
Apr 9, 2013 at 10:01 AM
thanks all!!

Just one last question. How much diff is there between the display of Canvas HD and XOLO q800 ? i know there isn't much diff in ppi density but still would want some suggestions on this aswell.

@ayush - feeling is mutual :) ...mate i already have Xperia U and i know Sony is best ;)... i cannot increase my budget.
Hrishi
Hrishi #7
Apr 9, 2013 at 10:05 AM
Add one more for Xolo. :)
ayush_chh
Apr 9, 2013 at 10:13 AM
thanks Rishi- i think i will go with XOLO q800...post someone enlightens me on below... :)

How much diff is there between the display of Canvas HD and XOLO q800 ? i know there isn't much diff in ppi density but still would want some suggestions on this aswell.


Any Ideas on best online deal on XOLO ?
Hrishi
Hrishi #9
Apr 9, 2013 at 10:19 AM
How much diff is there between the display of Canvas HD and XOLO q800 ? i know there isn't much diff in ppi density but still would want some suggestions on this aswell.

TBH , you need to have quite good near vision to notice the difference in ~50ppi. Its not like not at all noticeable. But anything above 230~240 ppi looks crisp enough. PS : for more crispiness you'' have to sacrifice GPU + CPU performance.

I don't have much Idea about the deals though , but as you are planning to run heavy apps , so it's advisable to settle with lower resolution because FPS will reduce in games if you go for same hardware with higher rez.
Tejas.Gupta
Apr 9, 2013 at 10:45 AM
I've bought Canvas HD and its amazing !
Temple run2,Subwaysurfer,Vice City run smooth
1080p videos run smooth even in Stock player !
ayush_chh
ayush_chh #11
Apr 9, 2013 at 4:03 PM
TBH , you need to have quite good near vision to notice the difference in ~50ppi. Its not like not at all noticeable. But anything above 230~240 ppi looks crisp enough. PS : for more crispiness you'' have to sacrifice GPU + CPU performance.

I don't have much Idea about the deals though , but as you are planning to run heavy apps , so it's advisable to settle with lower resolution because FPS will reduce in games if you go for same hardware with higher rez.

Thanks Rishi! this should help...
esumitkumar
Apr 9, 2013 at 4:04 PM
Thanks for creating this thread..I was also looking for same ....IMO Xolo Q800 is winner but its out of stock everywhere
quagmire
quagmire #13
Apr 9, 2013 at 9:56 PM
Think twice before buying MMX products..
Few guys here in TDF and few guys I personally know have had really bad experiences with their after sales service..

Read this:
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/service-rma-watch/169297-micromax-company-run-satan-himself.html
ssb1551
ssb1551 #14
Apr 21, 2013 at 2:31 AM
What about Karbonn S5 Titanium? Any users at TDF?
H
hitesh #15
Apr 21, 2013 at 2:47 AM
Wouldn't advice you to go with Titanium. It has quad cortex a5 quite inferior to what A116 and Q800 has
ssb1551
ssb1551 #16
Apr 21, 2013 at 10:35 AM
^^Thanks for the info. It'll be very helpful to others while making a decision.
esumitkumar
Apr 22, 2013 at 3:33 PM
But I am reading various reviews in flipkart that service issues for xolo q800 ? Also Xolo has 0.5" inches smaller screen than karbonn ..so isnt karbonn S5 the winner (except processor)
ZTR
ZTR #18
Apr 22, 2013 at 6:17 PM
But I am reading various reviews in flipkart that service issues for xolo q800 ? Also Xolo has 0.5" inches smaller screen than karbonn ..so isnt karbonn S5 the winner (except processor)

The smaller screen doesn't count as both have SAME res so in fact Titanium S5 is at a disadvantage in ppi
esumitkumar
Apr 22, 2013 at 8:28 PM
hmm..what about service issues ?
madzeus
madzeus #20
Apr 28, 2013 at 9:33 PM
@op: hey..did you go for it..? can you post a review of you xolo...am going to buy it..!! would be great to get a review from a buyer..!! thanks in advance.. :)
apurvgupta1
May 1, 2013 at 4:55 PM
Yes, i am looking to buy xolo q800 as well. It will be great if someone posted a detailed review.
esumitkumar
May 2, 2013 at 10:41 AM
guys I need a 5" phone with 540*960 IPS display..what shud I buy MMX or Karbonn S5 ?
ayush_chh
ayush_chh #25
May 2, 2013 at 10:47 PM
Just to update guys, just received my XOLO Q800 few Hours back. Experiance is really nice, i know its too early to say anything. i would give a detailed review of phone by Saturday.

Happy Happy!! :)
:) :) :) :) :)
Nerevarine
May 2, 2013 at 11:05 PM
congrats post some reviews and pics
ayush_chh
ayush_chh #27
May 4, 2013 at 11:22 AM
Done

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/reviews/173428-xolo-q800-short-review.html
A
May 18, 2013 at 8:08 AM
Hi,

I've short listed the XOLO Q800 after going through a lot of reviews etc. However I stil have a few questions unanswered due to which i haven't yet bought the phone. Hoping someone can answer these for me.

1. How is the call quality and clarity on the Phone ?
2. How is the sound quality through headphones? (Music mainly mp3's). I dont care about external speakers or the loudspeaker. I have a good headset that i use on my current Phone Intend to continue using those.
3. Can games and apps be stored/transferred on the Micro SD card ?? Read somewhere that it is possible.

I would really like to be able to make this decision before the 20th of May !! I know its short notice so all help will be greatly appreciated.

thanks :)
kool
kool #29
Jun 5, 2013 at 3:11 AM
1. call quality good
2. awesome
3. yes