Purchase of Higher end Android based mobiles

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Dear Sirs

I would like to purchase a mobile with the following requirements.

Budget = Around 23-26k

1. Display = 4"min
2.Form = Bar model
3. OS = Android 2.3
4. Rear Cam = 8 MP or more with Good quality Flash
5. Front Cam= Suitable for video calling
6. Documents, 'Xls', 'pdf' viewing capability
7. Internet browsing
8. FM rado
9. Other 3G/4G features as provided for higher end mobiles

Kindly suggest suitable model and Brand

pvsr

Desire S @ 22k = Sense UI
SE Arc @ 25k = cam and awesome display, slim one too

& LG Optimus 2X but if you want this, better wait for gingerbread update.

it will cost around ~30k and FYI both phones comes bundles with Gingerbread.

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furious_gamer said:
it will cost around ~30k and FYI both phones comes bundles with Gingerbread.

What is FYI ?

lol, FYI = For Your Information

Google it buddy, google it

furious_gamer said:
it will cost around ~30k and FYI both phones comes bundles with Gingerbread.

LG Optimus 2X costs 27k
Check here

But in xda forum everybody's saying tat 2X is not upto the expectations and having some bgs. if that issues are minor,it is a vfm one. otherwose not

random restart is the no.1 problem with most Android mobiles. so waiting for Gingerbread update is advised before going for O2X

Well i would say xperia arc since i own one and its been serving me well.

Here's my complete review if you are interested:
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/reviews/140770-se-xperia-arc.html

High end Android...
Increase ur budget and wait for Samsung Galaxy S II. Its the baap of all androids. THE most powerful phone in the industry right now. The 16GB version should hit streets within the next 2 weeks with a price tag of around 30-35K...

Else get OX2 and wait for Gingerbread update. Its got a hardware better than anything else u can get in India right now. With proper software it would be the next best thing to SGSII.

SGSII out of budget, not into LG for OX2, hold on for a couple of more months. HTC Sensation's coming somewhere in the next couple of months. Even though iPhone 5 would also be releasing, i dont think it would be available in India so soon. HTC sensation would theoratically be just next to SGSII in performance, and ahead of OX2 and Motorola Atrix, will have to wait for the actual reviews to come in.

Other than these... no point buying high end phone rite now.

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high end model. this is not right time for high end model..

Dual core is future of the Android for next couple of year .. and LG 2X (27 k) is only dual core which is launched in india and SG II is next one which is scheduled in couple of month .. HTC Sensation is also due in next couple of months ...

so wait for future launches and by that the time all get launched price will be very stable ..

Choose between SGSII and HTC Pyramid.

If U can increase ur budget then wait for SGSII and HTC Pyramid.
If U wanna buy a phone now then try Incredible S

For Rs. 26k and below Sony Ericsson arc is the best choice with default Andriod 2.3 OS if you don't want front camera. And SE is known for its awesome audio and camera quality!

Otherwise go for Incredible S which is having a front camera but it comes with Android 2.2 which can be upgraded to 2.3 later.

Or if you want divx playback(SE doesn't support divx but it can be easily solved by rockplayer application) and don't want front camera either HTC Desire HD(this phone also comes with default Andriod 2.2 OS) is the phone that you must buy

I'd say to go for Optimus 2x.
But wait for it to get Gingerbread.
Now it comes only with plain Froyo.

Your post is reeking of the Xperia Arc. Android 2.3.3, brilliant screen,awesome camera,slim,light but lacks a front camera. If you are devout to getting a front cam, go for the incredible S. Dont go for the 2x. It sucks at stock and if you brick your phone trying to flash it the A.S.S guys cant do ****.

I would suggest you to wait for HTC Sensation & Galaxy S II.

If you're in a hurry, go for Google Nexus S. It's totally Reliable & perfect according to your requirements. There's not a single requirement of yours that it lacks.

Also, have a look on Dell Venue. It's Awesome.

Xperia Arc has got excellent hardware. But then it lacks a front facing camera.

I have budget of 25K or below and I have to buy best droid on 25th June.
Is there any other phone apart Nexus S which I can go for?

By 25th of June, you should be able to get SGSII for some 27k-28k and nothing beats that deal. If strictly inside 25k, get Desire S for 23k and a 8 or 16gig class 10 microSD.

desiibond said:
By 25th of June, you should be able to get SGSII for some 27k-28k and nothing beats that deal. If strictly inside 25k, get Desire S for 23k and a 8 or 16gig class 10 microSD.

Why do u think the prices of S-2 will drop down in just a month...?

abhidev said:
Why do u think the prices of S-2 will drop down in just a month...?

competitors just keep increasing. price already at 29k & it'll go down further. also 29k in one shop. so flipkart/mobile store may have better deals.

Letsbuy has it for 32K along with 4K worth accessories on preorder. In a month, without accessories, it would be available within 28K. Plus, letsbuy has a 1K off discount coupon. So, ur in luck.

HTC Sensation would also be releasing at similar price IMO, cause SGSII beats it comfortably.
If you have a budget of 25K, and time till 25th June, plz plz plz increase it by 3K and get SGSII. You not never regret it.

I purchased the Desire S few weeks back. It's an awesome all round phone with a sturdy aluminium unibody build. but I got it for ~ 20.6k with a 15% off nolimit coupon from letsbuy. I would not recommend it for 23k at present

So wait for sometime and set your sights on Samsung Galaxy II or HTC Sensation. At your budget don't settle for anything less than a dual core phone. It may not matter much at present but the next update of Android - Icecream sandwich is optimised for dual core cpus and will also take advantage of hardware accelerated UI.

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@OP

Wait for SGSII price to reduce and buy? In a month or two , it will reduce.

Soumik said:
Letsbuy has it for 32K along with 4K worth accessories on preorder. In a month, without accessories, it would be available within 28K. Plus, letsbuy has a 1K off discount coupon. So, ur in luck. HTC Sensation would also be releasing at similar price IMO, cause SGSII beats it comfortably.
If you have a budget of 25K, and time till 25th June, plz plz plz increase it by 3K and get SGSII. You not never regret it.

very well said. There are reports that SGSII will sell for 29k when it hits the market. the current price tag of 32800 is MRP.

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desiibond said:
very well said. There are reports that SGSII will sell for 29k when it hits the market. the current price tag of 32800 is MRP.

Price Alredy down by 28000 + 4% vat = 29,000/- at univercell

Buy Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II at univercell.in online,Home delivery across india, Easy EMI,Best buy mobile offers.

Thanks for your views and suggestion. The fact is that Galaxy S2 is quite a biggie. I want a lil small phone which is more portable. In 25K I am seeing two options Nexus S and Desire S.
What do you guys say?

Nexus S = overpriced and poor hardware, if not, then not so good hardware
Desire S left, so you pick Desire S.

But still getting a single core proccy is bad idea as the future releases of Android will optimize to support dual-core. So better get SGSII or even Optimus 2X.

@OP- Don't think much. If your budget is strict around 25k, then you should go for hTC Desire S. It's the best overall device atm, but if you want some sexy design and good camera then go for ARC. And if you want a Dual Core CPU within that budget then the only option is LG O2X. But if I were you, I'd extend my budget by another 4-5k and blindly go for a SGS II, as there is not true competitor of it yet in the market. (I am getting the GS II anyway, just said for you)

Arc is good, but it's battery life is too poor and due to slim design, it will fell from your hands very often. Also AFA members in XDA forums, O2X is very buggy. So only option left, SGSII which is a winner here and no close competitor for this. Now it's upto you to choose.

furious_gamer said:
Arc is good, but it's battery life is too poor and due to slim design, it will fell from your hands very often. Also AFA members in XDA forums, O2X is very buggy. So only option left, SGSII which is a winner here and no close competitor for this. Now it's upto you to choose.

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Emulators. the N64, the PSX emulators. all run better on Tegra 2. not much of difference. but you can see the difference easly.

the GPU " as of now " lacks alot in the SGS2.

plus. i really love what Nvidia is doing with Tegra zone games. to get those awesome looking games is something very nice. with the SGS2, i found my self playing SGS1 games. that if they were able to run in the first place.

please note. i am not saying the SGS 2 is bad device. i am saying that as of now, the Tegra 2 devices are better " read : Atrix/ O2X "

and i think i will skip the SGS2 till they release the Tegra 2 SGS2. then i will consider switching.

but if you are a gamer like me, dont even think of doing it.

after using the GS2 for few days,, i am back to O2X [Archive] - xda-developers

furious_gamer said:
Arc is good, but it's battery life is too poor and due to slim design, it will fell from your hands very often. Also AFA members in XDA forums, O2X is very buggy. So only option left, SGSII which is a winner here and no close competitor for this. Now it's upto you to choose.

simple solution is to get O2X and load 3rd party ROM. that eliminates most of the bugs.

nixhead said:
Thanks for your views and suggestion. The fact is that Galaxy S2 is quite a biggie. I want a lil small phone which is more portable. In 25K I am seeing two options Nexus S and Desire S.
What do you guys say?

Desire S it is then. lack of microsd slot is a handicap in Nexus S. Xperia Neo is also a good option but it will arrive only in July

HTC has said that they will rethink their bootloader policy. hopefully there will be positive news. but if you are hell bent on trying custom ROMs forget Desire S atleast for now.

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pvsraao said:
Dear Sirs

I would like to purchase a mobile with the following requirements.

Budget = Around 23-26k

1. Display = 4"min
2.Form = Bar model
3. OS = Android 2.3
4. Rear Cam = 8 MP or more with Good quality Flash
5. Front Cam= Suitable for video calling
6. Documents, 'Xls', 'pdf' viewing capability
7. Internet browsing
8. FM rado
9. Other 3G/4G features as provided for higher end mobiles

pvsr

Looking at ur specific req, it looks like u'll be doing a vit of reading on that phone.
I'd suggest u in for the htc incredible s. Slightly above ur budget, but totally worth it.

Its slim, light, got a good screen and camera. Most imp, its got a very good ui.. Sense rocks!

Dual core phones are really jus for the enthusiasts, i don't see any significant advantage they provide. So he ur looking for normal use, then go for the incredible s. Fits ur bill perfectly.

And if the camera is not that big a deal, the htc desire s is pretty good too, and falls perfectly within ur budget and ur needs.

after all, 5mp is rather good enough. U won't really need more than that..

Dude.. no point getting Incredible S when in 2-3more K u get SGSII. Just read the reviews and posts!!! If u cant do without the Sense, wait for HTC Sensation. Buying a phone with this budget, u shouldnt be satisfied with "normal" usage. Its an enthusiast budget, so try getting the best future proof phone u can get. Dual cores are necessary as Icecream Sandwich onwards, android will be optimized for dual cores, so y spend so much on a single core phone!

Totally agree with Soumik. Like I said in few other posts, buying D:S makes no point unless the price goes to 23k-24k. Dual core phones is the future and SGSII is the best smartphone on any platform (not just android) right now and it's retail price will be inside 30k.