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Samsung Galaxy S or Desire S

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Rohan_B
Rohan_B Original post #1
Aug 14, 2011 at 9:14 PM
Hi guys!
Looking for an Android Phone(my first). Budget is Rs 22000 max.
I have considered Galaxy S and HTC Desire S. Both are available for around 22K on Flipkart. So please tell me which should I get??
Also I don't have any problems with the screen size of both as 3.7" will be fine for me too. Please reply guys. Thanks!
AndroidFan
Aug 14, 2011 at 9:24 PM
If I was in your place, I would get myself a Desire S... just because of the looks. Also, Desire S has a slight edge over Galaxy S when it comes to specs and out-of-box experience...
Rohan_B
Rohan_B #3
Aug 14, 2011 at 9:41 PM
If I was in your place, I would get myself a Desire S... just because of the looks. Also, Desire S has a slight edge over Galaxy S when it comes to specs and out-of-box experience...

Hey. Is there any major battery issues with the Desire S?? Also is thier a lot of diffrence between the Super Amoled screen of Galaxy S and the SLCD of Deaire S??
sygeek
sygeek #4
Aug 14, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Extend your budget by 1k and get Incredible S for just 23k, online on letsbuy with coupon code - ICICILB.

Incredible S is BETTER than Desire S/Galaxy S. BUY IT, period.
Terabyte
Aug 14, 2011 at 11:07 PM
Incredible S is WAY BETTER than Desire S
Err, both the phones have same specs except the bigger screen and better camera in Incredible S.
How does this make Incredible S "WAY" better than Desire S is really interesting :|

@OP : Desire S is better than Galaxy S, so go for it.
AndroidFan
Aug 14, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Extend your budget by 1k and get Incredible S for just 23k, online on letsbuy with coupon code - ICICILB.

Incredible S is WAY BETTER than Desire S/Galaxy S. BUY IT, period.

^^^ +1000 to Incredible S...
sygeek
sygeek #7
Aug 14, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Err, both the phones have same specs except the bigger screen and better camera in Incredible S.
How does this make Incredible S "WAY" better than Desire S is really interesting :|

@OP : Desire S is better than Galaxy S, so go for it.
never practically meant it. it's a no-brainer to go for D:S over I:S for a little price increase, at least when the budget supports it..anyway, there you go, fixed.
Rohan_B
Rohan_B #8
Aug 14, 2011 at 11:16 PM
Extend your budget by 1k and get Incredible S for just 23k, online on letsbuy with coupon code - ICICILB.

Incredible S is WAY BETTER than Desire S/Galaxy S. BUY IT, period.

I have'nt used an Incredible S in person But From The Photos I saw doesnt the back look and feel Wierd? Just Asking.
sygeek
sygeek #9
Aug 14, 2011 at 11:18 PM
I have'nt used an Incredible S in person But From The Photos I saw doesnt the back look and feel Wierd? Just Asking.
Not really, at least not for me. You might as well want to try it in a store.
Rohan_B
Rohan_B #10
Aug 15, 2011 at 12:43 PM
And what about the HTC Desire? Is their really any major difference between the Desire and Desire S?
If not then I might get the Desire and save a bunch of money!! :D :D
Terabyte
Terabyte #11
Aug 15, 2011 at 12:49 PM
^With Desire S you get more RAM, better camera, front-camera, slightly better battery, better processor and better graphics as well and not to forget the aluminium uni-body and looks of Desire S.
Along with that in Desire S you get Gingerbread(Android 2.3) out of the box.
Rohan_B
Rohan_B #12
Aug 15, 2011 at 3:05 PM
^With Desire S you get more RAM, better camera, front-camera, slightly better battery, better processor and better graphics as well and not to forget the aluminium uni-body and looks of Desire S.
Along with that in Desire S you get Gingerbread(Android 2.3) out of the box.

See I am not much of a power user. I will play games like Angry Birds on the Phone and use it for Web Browsing along with basic things like Texting and Calling. I won't be multitasking alot. In your opinion which one should I get. Also I don't use my phone camera very often.
Is there any big difference between the performance of Desire and S??
Which one will be better for me??
AndroidFan
Aug 15, 2011 at 3:14 PM
See I am not much of a power user. I will play games like Angry Birds on the Phone and use it for Web Browsing along with basic things like Texting and Calling. I won't be multitasking alot. In your opinion which one should I get. Also I don't use my phone camera very often.
Is there any big difference between the performance of Desire and S??
Which one will be better for me??

I have an LG Optimus One... Great phone for casual users... I am very happy with it... You might want to think about it... Its 8.5k on Letsbuy after coupon RCOMLB1...

Then also you can choose Motorola Defy which I very highly recommend... Comparable to the Original HTC Desire... very rough and tough... completely waterproof phone... Available for around 14k...
Rohan_B
Rohan_B #14
Aug 15, 2011 at 3:54 PM
I have an LG Optimus One... Great phone for casual users... I am very happy with it... You might want to think about it... Its 8.5k on Letsbuy after coupon RCOMLB1...

Then also you can choose Motorola Defy which I very highly recommend... Comparable to the Original HTC Desire... very rough and tough... completely waterproof phone... Available for around 14k...

My brother has an LG Optimus One and I love it too :D! But I think that screen size will be small for me. Also does Angry Birds run fine on that phone?

And hardware wise does the Defy beat the Desire? I am not that rough a user that I would need a Water Proof phone!! :p :p
AndroidFan
Aug 15, 2011 at 5:15 PM
My brother has an LG Optimus One and I love it too :D! But I think that screen size will be small for me. Also does Angry Birds run fine on that phone?

And hardware wise does the Defy beat the Desire? I am not that rough a user that I would need a Water Proof phone!! :p :p

We have a very large community on ThinkDigit forum who use Defy... excellent phone... great screen resolution, 3.7" screen size, good processor... you will definitely love it... Go for Defy... ;)

Please see this review... -- Motorola Defy Review, water, scratch test, dust proof - YouTube

Cheers!
Rohan_B
Rohan_B #16
Aug 15, 2011 at 6:30 PM
We have a very large community on ThinkDigit forum who use Defy... excellent phone... great screen resolution, 3.7" screen size, good processor... you will definitely love it... Go for Defy... ;)

Please see this review... -- Motorola Defy Review, water, scratch test, dust proof - YouTube

Cheers!

I have heard that the Defy Plus and the successor of LG Optimus One are going to be released very soon. Should I wait then?? Also will the Xperia Ray be priced in this Price Range???
Also is the skin of the Defy changeable coz I didn't like it all that much..
Terabyte
Terabyte #17
Aug 15, 2011 at 6:32 PM
Yup Motorola Defy should be great for you if you don't want to spend more ;)
Don't wait for Defy+, it is likely to cost more and release date is unknown as of now.
Rohan_B
Rohan_B #18
Aug 15, 2011 at 7:35 PM
Yup Motorola Defy should be great for you if you don't want to spend more ;)
Don't wait for Defy+, it is likely to cost more and release date is unknown as of now.
But what about the Xperia Ray and the LG Optimus One Succesor??

Check This Out-
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Do you think I Should Wait?
Terabyte
Terabyte #19
Aug 15, 2011 at 8:01 PM
But what about the Xperia Ray and the LG Optimus One Succesor??
Ray is "expected" to release in August according to gsmarena.
The O1 successor has just overclocked processor so forget it.

The specs of Ray are good but I expect it to be priced 19-20k to compete with Nexus S and Optimus Black.
Also the screen size is small and you want a bigger screen then why are you considering Ray :?

Actually waiting game never ends, new models will keep on coming and prices of older models will keep on falling ;)
If you are fine with 3.3" screen of Ray then waiting for Ray is sensible.
Rohan_B
Rohan_B #20
Aug 15, 2011 at 10:01 PM
Ray is "expected" to release in August according to gsmarena.
The O1 successor has just overclocked processor so forget it.

The specs of Ray are good but I expect it to be priced 19-20k to compete with Nexus S and Optimus Black.
Also the screen size is small and you want a bigger screen then why are you considering Ray :?

Actually waiting game never ends, new models will keep on coming and prices of older models will keep on falling ;)
If you are fine with 3.3" screen of Ray then waiting for Ray is sensible.
But the Ray is Sexy. Isn't it?? ;)
Well I was waiting for a week anyway so let's see if Ray is as good as I hope. :D
But do you think there will be a big difference between the performance of Defy and the Ray??
Terabyte
Terabyte #21
Aug 15, 2011 at 10:42 PM
But do you think there will be a big difference between the performance of Defy and the Ray??
IMO Ray has a slight upper hand.
Rohan_B
Rohan_B #22
Aug 16, 2011 at 6:47 PM
IMO Ray has a slight upper hand.
Waiting Seems to be the better option IMO. Especially since the Xperia Ray and the Defy+ have been announced!! :D
aroraanant
Aug 16, 2011 at 8:26 PM
I will also suggest u to go for Incredible S for 23k.Its a very nice phone for that price or else if u wanna save ur hard earned money then can go for Nexus S for 19k that is 4k less than Incredible S.
But my personal suggestion for u is Incredible S...truly an Incredible phone