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Smartphone for Dad in the range of 10K

10 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/smartphone-for-dad-in-the-range-of-10k.186998/

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k_v Original post #1
Sep 15, 2014 at 7:51 PM
1. Budget?<br />
Max 10K

2. Display type and size?<br />
A min of 4" screen is good enough. Not looking for anything beyond 4.5".

3. Dual sim?<br />
Nope

4. Preferred choice of brand?<br />
Anything with a good after sales service. Would prefer to avoid Indian & Chinese brands.

5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)?<br />
A 5MP shooter would suffice. Front cam not a priority.

6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc).<br />
Android / WP

7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready).<br />
3G

8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)?<br />
Calls (GSM), texts, few apps, videos, emails, documents etc. No gaming!

9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?<br />
None

10. Any other info that you want to share<br/>
Need a phone that scores high on battery life. That's the main priority here. His phone is hyper active all the time. So need something that'll last!
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Minion #2
Sep 15, 2014 at 7:52 PM
Get Moto E.
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k_v #3
Sep 15, 2014 at 7:53 PM
I have considered (and used) the Moto E. I need something with a better battery backup. Is that the best this range can offer?
T
Sep 16, 2014 at 5:27 PM
Get Google Android One phone.Google launched Stock Android phone in India at affordable price.Right now google contract with Micromax,Karbonn and Spice.
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kkn13 #5
Sep 16, 2014 at 5:57 PM
Get Google Android One phone.Google launched Stock Android phone in India at affordable price.Right now google contract with Micromax,Karbonn and Spice.

op said no chinese and indian oems and wanted good ASS

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1. Budget?<br />
Max 10K

2. Display type and size?<br />
A min of 4" screen is good enough. Not looking for anything beyond 4.5".

3. Dual sim?<br />
Nope

4. Preferred choice of brand?<br />
Anything with a good after sales service. Would prefer to avoid Indian & Chinese brands.

5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)?<br />
A 5MP shooter would suffice. Front cam not a priority.

6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc).<br />
Android / WP

7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready).<br />
3G

8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)?<br />
Calls (GSM), texts, few apps, videos, emails, documents etc. No gaming!

9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?<br />
None

10. Any other info that you want to share<br/>
Need a phone that scores high on battery life. That's the main priority here. His phone is hyper active all the time. So need something that'll last!

check out lumia 630(battery life is amazing)
you may even be able to score a 720 locally for 12-13k if you are lucky
otherwise moto e ticks all the boxes but battery life is bad
moto g is another option worth considering
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Minion #6
Sep 16, 2014 at 7:01 PM
Sony Xperia E3 has been lunched for 11k Single sim version and 12K for dual sim version.
theserpent
Sep 16, 2014 at 7:10 PM
Get moto G or asus zenfone
K
Sep 16, 2014 at 7:37 PM
Moto g1 or asus zenfone 4
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solanky #9
Sep 16, 2014 at 11:05 PM
Zenfone 4 has very very poor battery backup as read on many reviews. Should go for Zenfone 5 if considering Asus.

Moto g1 or asus zenfone 4
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k_v #10
Sep 16, 2014 at 11:37 PM
Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I'll have a look at the Zenfone 5 and Lumia 630 (he swears by Nokia :p).