S duos 2 vs Xperia M dual vs Moto G (best value phone)

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S duos2 Price 7979

Pros : Cheap
Probably Best Camera (looking for some to confirm this)

Cons :
Weaker CPU GPU RAM
No updates expected
Low internal memory

Xperia M dual Price 10499
Price Difference 2520

Pros:
Better CPU GPU RAM

Cons :
Low internal memory
iffy camera (looking for some to confirm if this has been solved with 4.3 update)

Moto G Price 12200
Price Difference 4221(S duos 2) 1701 (M dual)

Pros:
Slighty Better CPU
16gb internal memory

Cons:
Call Quality issue (looking for some to confirm if this still exists in new models ?)
Camera (is it the worst camera of the lot ?)

PS:
1. Looking for the best value phone (have money but dont want to over spent on things not needed)
2. Camera is important so Moto E not considered
3. 1st time smartphone user (rooting is also off the table AFAIK my brother)
4. Can someone help me with benchmarks of these phones
5. Uses Calling Whatsapp FB Camera (how much difference is there between S duos2 & motoG in these categories)
6. Light Gaming (Temple Run Subway Surfer etc)

Main Concerns with S duos2
will it start to lag with such Low internal memory & less ram

Main Concerns with MotoG
Camera & Call Quality issue

+1 to Moto G. camera is ok (shouldn't expect a phone to perform at Point-and-shoot camera levels)

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If you don't care about OS Nokia lumia 630 is a good phone with good camera but it doesn't comes with flash.

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And if you can spend around 14k then LG L90 is a great phone.

till you have adequate lighting, Moto G is fine. switch to low light (or flash) and the quality sucks. and also, voice looks to be solved.

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raj_in said:
Main Concerns with S duos2
will it start to lag with such Low internal memory & less ram

don't even consider this thing. i bet most of the moto g users are not first time smartphone owners rather are mostly upgrading from samsung. thats for a reason.

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ok thanks for valuable suggestions
MotoG it is then

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sam said:
till you have adequate lighting, Moto G is fine. switch to low light (or flash) and the quality sucks. and also, voice looks to be solved.

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don't even consider this thing. i bet most of the moto g users are not first time smartphone owners rather are mostly upgrading from samsung. thats for a reason.

bro should be receiving the phone tomorrow

as i said before 1st time smartphone user

any basic guides on how to use it
what to install
& more importantly what not to install

will using crack/pirated apk from torrents be a problem ?

raj_in said:
bro should be receiving the phone tomorrow

as i said before 1st time smartphone user

any basic guides on how to use it
what to install
& more importantly what not to install

will using crack/pirated apk from torrents be a problem ?

Moto E came with a help app in the stock rom, so, I'm sure Moto G will also have a help app to teach you the basics.

install ES File Explorer, MX player, Boat Browser or the mini version (liked it more than Chrome and Opera Mini), Greenify, My Data Manager, Superbeam, Super Backup, and yeah tapatalk all from the official playstore.

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raj_in said:
bro should be receiving the phone tomorrow

as i said before 1st time smartphone user

any basic guides on how to use it
what to install
& more importantly what not to install

will using crack/pirated apk from torrents be a problem ?

The lesser is the apps the better because most of the free apps are ad supported in playstore they will drain your battery honestly you don't need to download any apps at all except dice player its ad free and can player most videos with HW.
My suggestion is install those apps you need most.

raj_in said:
any basic guides on how to use it
what to install
& more importantly what not to install

doesn't ship with a file manager so start with ES File explorer. most of the daily apps (google apps) are preinstalled.

raj_in said:
will using crack/pirated apk from torrents be a problem ?

stick to play store apps. reports are some apps even ship with bitcoin mining malware. that will throw the processor at a 100% load loop. only other reliable source is apps developed by XDA Forum members as most of them can also be found in playstore.

Minion said:
The lesser is the apps the better because most of the free apps are ad supported in playstore they will drain your battery

ads only work when data connection is on. but lesser the apps the better.

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ok thanks guys
what about launchers ?
my friend was suggesting GO launcher

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raj_in said:
ok thanks guys
what about launchers ?
my friend was suggesting GO launcher

I kept pure version for my mom and dad on Moto X & Moto E respectively!

Taught basics and advices them to use help app!

For my Sis's Xperia Z and bro's LGOG I am using Smart Launcher and it's most beautiful launcher ever made !(In terms of use!)

raj_in said:
ok thanks guys
what about launchers ?
my friend was suggesting GO launcher

stick with the stock launcher IMO.

SaiyanGoku said:
stick with the stock launcher IMO.

I'm using buzz launcher, its good too.

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raj_in said:
ok thanks guys
what about launchers ?
my friend was suggesting GO launcher

Try different launchers n use the one u like the most

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sam said:
ads only work when data connection is on. but lesser the apps the better.

But they will prevent your phone going to deepsleep.

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raj_in said:
ok thanks guys
what about launchers ?
my friend was suggesting GO launcher

I have used the following launchers

1. Go Launcher---Pretty Decent..........
2. Buzz Launcher----Best Among all the launchers
3. WP8 Launcher-- Good
4.Nova Launcher----Great
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Install the GO launcher first and if u are not happy with it, move to Buzz Launcher......

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thanks alot guys
for so much support

any game suggestion
apart from the usual temple run subway surfer