smartphone or tablet for arnd 25-27k !!!!

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im looking 2 buy smartphone. my budget is around 25-27k. purpose of my phone is purely entertainment.( games , music , videos at high resolution , and chatting ) so which ph should i get ? ( i found some phs that 1 lyked ) 1) nexus 4 .....2) xperia sp .....3 ) s3

OR ....im so much interested in new ipad4 or (nexus 10) its arnd 27-30k in india ( mumbai ). so its good choice 2 go for ipad4 or nexus 10 . or i should stick to smartph ?

1. Budget?
And => 25-27k

2. Display type and size?
Ans=> high resolution. size more than 4 inch (atleast )

3. Form Factor? bar, slider, flip?
And=> Bar

4. Preferred choice of brand?
Ans=> any well known . no local brand please . (google , apple , samsung , sony etc )

5. Preferred input method (QWERTY, touchscreen, numpad, touch-n-type).
And=> touchscreen + QWERTY

6. What camera option you want? Please specify need for flash, autofocus, front facing camera.
And=> Should take good pictures. good quality pictures . and also good features.

7. Preferred operating system? (Android, Symbian, iOS, Windows Phone etc).
And=> android or ios

8. Preferred connectivity options (3G, Wifi etc)Please specify clearly.
And=> wifi .Will also using 2G . or (3g in future)

9. Preferred applications (Flash, Swype, GPS, etc)?
And=> fb , mails , wattsapp , youtube , all basics etc

10. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, mails, internet, gaming etc)?
And=>games , music , videos at high resolution , camera and chatting

11. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
Ans=> I shortlisted 1) nexus 4 .....2) xperia sp .....3 ) s3 ...4) s4 mini in smartphones
for tablets 1) ipad4 2) nexus 10 ....u can suggests me other also

12. Any other info that you want to share
Ans=> i have huge confusion abt weather 2 go for smartphone or for tablet. will all apps+ games of ios can i run in ipad4 in india ?
there will be a arnd 3-4k price difference btw ipad4 vs nexus 10 (ipad4 is little cheaper)
also i found nexus 4 is better than xperia sp and s3. i have no idea abt s4 mini
i am planning 2 buy this after 2 months ( in august )

If you can, buy Xperia ZR. Waterproof and better than the rest. If you cant, go for sp or nexus

.jRay. said:
If you can, buy Xperia ZR. Waterproof and better than the rest. If you cant, go for sp or nexus

but not better in terms of updates if u compared to N4....

Also everything is almost same except the cam & IP58 certification & Micro SD. Also N4 having 1.3 MP front cam(If that matters)
Sony Xperia ZR vs. LG Nexus 4 E960 - GSMArena.com

In smartphones, consider only Nexus 4 & Sony Xperia ZR(same specs as Nexus 4 + SD card slot+ water proof). I think only for multimedia purposes, Sony Xperia ZR is a better option (updates won't be as fast as Nexus will get or even S3, but it is a smooth phone & will definitely get 4.2 update & next android release too, after that XDA.. ). Its available for 28k here, so u may find it at 27k locally.

As far as tablets are concerned, I think u shouldn't buy one. Its better to have a smartphone. If u have a laptop, then its even better, and another reason for not buying a tablet.

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what are the reasons 2 not go for tablet over smartphone ?

1. Phones are portable, u can keep them in pocket and carry them everywhere

2. You can use it as a phone, make calls, messages, etc

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early i have mentioned that main purpose of my device is gaming , music , hd videos, n chatting...still u recommend smartphone over tablet ?

Its just my personal opinion, because I think tablets have no use if u have a smartphone & a laptop(for bigger screen)

sankheashish said:
early i have mentioned that main purpose of my device is gaming , music , hd videos, n chatting...still u recommend smartphone over tablet ?

+1 to N4.

Are you considering a phablet?

Go for ZR; n4 battery is not that great and no card slot. Trust me you will need card slot for more high end games and HD movies n all.

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nope either tab or smartphone......is there any good phablet with this budget ?

spending extra 6k on zr ......really worth it ?

wats ur opinion on lg optimus g ?........or any upcoming smartphone ?

sankheashish said:
what are the reasons 2 not go for tablet over smartphone ?

Do we need to explain this also now ??? meh....

sankheashish said:
early i have mentioned that main purpose of my device is gaming , music , hd videos, n chatting...still u recommend smartphone over tablet ?

simply get a good i3 lappy... that will do the job more than a tablet...

RohanM said:
Do we need to explain this also now ??? meh....

simply get a good i3 lappy... that will do the job more than a tablet...

sankheashish said:
nope either tab or smartphone......is there any good phablet with this budget ?

spending extra 6k on zr ......really worth it ?

wats ur opinion on lg optimus g ?........or any upcoming smartphone ?

U can consider Note II if u r ok with its size.......

Optimus G is good, moreover G & Xperia ZR have same specs. G has 32GB int. memory with no SD slot whereas ZR has 8GB int memory with SD slot & is water proof.
In India ZR is also cheaper than G, so get ZR

*www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=5421&idPhone2=4941#results

*versusio.com/en/lg-optimus-g-vs-sony-xperia-zr

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N4 is a great phone.... I am using it....

ya me too using N4.. Superb phone...

deathblade said:
N4 is a great phone.... I am using it....

RohanM said:
ya me too using N4.. Superb phone...

Me too......... but if someone can afford Xperia ZR, then I'll recommend it over Nexus 4...... It can be said that N4 is for geeks & devs

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wat abt note 2 ? its available for 26k here. should i go 4 that or stick 2 zr. i found screen size and battery is much better in note 2 over zr. so wat u recom ? zr or note 2 ?? were zr is 2k more . wat extra it'll give over note2. ??

*versus.com/en/samsung-galaxy-note-2-vs-sony-xperia-zr

*www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=5421&idPhone2=4854

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I was fascinated by tablet, from the day it was first time proposed. But now when I imagine myself carrying one in a holder(call it man purse

), the idea seems absurd.
1- Portabilty gets kicked out of the house.
2- As some people mentioned, laptop is a better replacement, unless you want to go for it just for the thrill

3- You are walking, and a sudden gust of fate - your dear tablet is on the ground. A gruesome scene. I think a smartphone would have better survival chances in such cases.

sankheashish said:
wat abt note 2 ? its available for 26k here. should i go 4 that or stick 2 zr. i found screen size and battery is much better in note 2 over zr. so wat u recom ? zr or note 2 ?? were zr is 2k more . wat extra it'll give over note2. ??

Comparing Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs. Sony Xperia ZR - Eight Reasons for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - VERSUS

Sony Xperia ZR vs. Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 - GSMArena.com

Note 2 @ 27k is exchange offer given by Samsung. Actual price is still 36k
Check here

Performance of ZR is better compared to Note 2 because of better processor & 2GB RAM(vs 1GB RAM). I personally don't like phablets because its big. Remember ZR has water resistance, so u can use it with wet fingers, use it in rain, etc.......

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these is the list of phones that can be exchanged for note 2

The approved list of phones for the exchange offer is as follows. Please note that the phone needs to be in working condition:
a.Nokia - 808 Pureview; Lumia (710, 610, 800, 510); Asha (311,300,302, 303); C5-(05, 00,03); E5-00; Nokia 500; Nokia 5233; N8-00; X3-02; C6-00; C3-00
b.Samsung - All Galaxy Phones (except S4, Note2, Star); Wave Series; Omnia Series
c.Blackberry - All Models
d.Sony - Xperia Series; Sony Eon
e.HTC - All Models
f.Apple - 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5
g.Micromax - Canvas Series; A110; A75; A100; A87Ninja4; A73
h.Karbonn - A9; A21

i have galaxy fit. so i can exchanged it. ????

sankheashish said:
these is the list of phones that can be exchanged for note 2

i have galaxy fit. so i can exchanged it. ????

Nice question...... My mom has galaxy Y, so can I exchange it ? :-o

anupam_pb said:
Its just my personal opinion, because I think tablets have no use if u have a smartphone & a laptop(for bigger screen)

Tablets do not get enough love in thinkdigit community i think. One guy has a signature stating the most overrated gadget is a tablet.

I totally disagree. Since u are given a larger, much larger screen to work with (Mind you, since its diagonally larger, the screen area doubles/triples), everything is much more enjoyable. In games, u notice details more, u appreciate the environment more as opposed to a tiny screen on a phone(Even note2 is tiny compared to ipad mini). Also, browsing on phones is a joke. While browsing in mini, if i override font to 200%, it is a much more enjoyable experience and a tablet feels more like a mini laptop than an oversized phone. Also, reading ebooks seems more intuitive and natural than a phone where u have to keep zooming in and out.

I really love my mini and planning to buy an Ipad4 soon for illustrated pdfs( Even 8inch is not good enough for graphically illustrated pdfs).

Although i love phones, tablet has become a necessary gadget for me as well. In fact, i have ditched my laptop. Laptop is a useless device to me as i have a great desktop setup.

srkmish said:
Tablets do not get enough love in thinkdigit community i think. One guy has a signature stating the most overrated gadget is a tablet.

I totally disagree. Since u are given a larger, much larger screen to work with (Mind you, since its diagonally larger, the screen area doubles/triples), everything is much more enjoyable. In games, u notice details more, u appreciate the environment more as opposed to a tiny screen on a phone(Even note2 is tiny compared to ipad mini). Also, browsing on phones is a joke. While browsing in mini, if i override font to 200%, it is a much more enjoyable experience and a tablet feels more like a mini laptop than an oversized phone. Also, reading ebooks seems more intuitive and natural than a phone where u have to keep zooming in and out.

I really love my mini and planning to buy an Ipad4 soon for illustrated pdfs( Even 8inch is not good enough for graphically illustrated pdfs).

Although i love phones, tablet has become a necessary gadget for me as well. In fact, i have ditched my laptop. Laptop is a useless device to me as i have a great desktop setup.

Instead of buying tables I would prefer laptop any day over tab$hit.

anupam_pb said:
Me too......... but if someone can afford Xperia ZR, then I'll recommend it over Nexus 4...... It can be said that N4 is for geeks & devs

Yup ZR is also good, When I bought N4 at that time ZR was in rumors only, other wise I would have gone for ZR over N4.

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Samsung Galaxy Note II (Note 2) N7100 vs Sony Xperia ZR | Compare On PriceBaba

final thoughts on note 2 vs xperia zr ??

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sony xperia ZR
edit - first wrote N4 but, since OP has already got it out..

sankheashish said:
Samsung Galaxy Note II (Note 2) N7100 vs Sony Xperia ZR | Compare On PriceBaba

final thoughts on note 2 vs xperia zr ??

ZR....... Note II is still 36k...... u get it at 27k in exchange offer

srkmish said:
Tablets do not get enough love in thinkdigit community i think. One guy has a signature stating the most overrated gadget is a tablet.

I totally disagree. Since u are given a larger, much larger screen to work with (Mind you, since its diagonally larger, the screen area doubles/triples), everything is much more enjoyable. In games, u notice details more, u appreciate the environment more as opposed to a tiny screen on a phone(Even note2 is tiny compared to ipad mini). Also, browsing on phones is a joke. While browsing in mini, if i override font to 200%, it is a much more enjoyable experience and a tablet feels more like a mini laptop than an oversized phone. Also, reading ebooks seems more intuitive and natural than a phone where u have to keep zooming in and out.

I really love my mini and planning to buy an Ipad4 soon for illustrated pdfs( Even 8inch is not good enough for graphically illustrated pdfs).

Although i love phones, tablet has become a necessary gadget for me as well. In fact, i have ditched my laptop. Laptop is a useless device to me as i have a great desktop setup.

iPad 4...... I think its better to buy a laptop with i3 + GPU @ 35k. Except touch (& SIM support), its better in everything........ much better for browsing & gaming(no real gamer would prefer tablet over laptop for gaming). Games(Windows) have much better graphics compared to those in iOS & Android

RohanM said:
Instead of buying tables I would prefer laptop any day over tab$hit.

M

^^ agree with Lappy thingy..

@ anupam_pb : ygpm

OP opt fro Note 2 eyes closed, nothing beats it.At most of the places it is available for 28k without the exchange offer.

i have galaxy fit. so i can exchanged it. ????

I doesn't fall in the exchange offer.

anupam_pb said:
Nice question...... My mom has galaxy Y, so can I exchange it ?

Yes you can exchange it..

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note 2 available here for 29k without exchange offer :-x

^^^^
Bargain a lil more, all shops are offering it for 28.5k here but I have to buy 2 units for my friends so he gave me for 28k only.

OP, why don't you consider Lenovo K900?
If you don't care about custom roms this is the phone to go for.

Performance is unbeatable that puts Snapdragon 600 phones to shame, but some rare apps wont work 'coz of x86 architecture..

anupam_pb said:
ZR....... Note II is still 36k...... u get it at 27k in exchange offer

iPad 4...... I think its better to buy a laptop with i3 + GPU @ 35k. Except touch (& SIM support), its better in everything........ much better for browsing & gaming(no real gamer would prefer tablet over laptop for gaming). Games(Windows) have much better graphics compared to those in iOS & Android

I enjoy gaming on my 22 inch Monitor. 15 inch Lappy screen is too small.

As for the laptop vs tablet comparison, reading / casual gaming is far more immersive than a laptop. In fact, i dont have need for a laptop anymore. I dont miss it at all.

I think its a moot point now - the debate itself is unfair as different people enjoy different things.

srkmish said:
I enjoy gaming on my 22 inch Monitor. 15 inch Lappy screen is too small.

As for the laptop vs tablet comparison, reading / casual gaming is far more immersive than a laptop. In fact, i dont have need for a laptop anymore. I dont miss it at all.

I think its a moot point now - the debate itself is unfair as different people enjoy different things.

That's true, everyone should remember that..........

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so N4 is final frm my side. becoz i have read that . ZR has big issue with its only 8 gb internal memory. it has arnd 4.5gb for user. so installing many game will be big issue. as u cannot transfer internal data 2 SD. any other opinion on that ?

^^^^^
8GB or can say 4.5GB is not less dude.
Apart from that why are you not considering Note 2 if gaming is your priority.

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now N4 is final. becoz i heard ZR has a low internal storage spac. so installing many games is big issue. also we cant move apps to sd. any other suggn ?

sankheashish said:
now N4 is final. becoz i heard ZR has a low internal storage spac. so installing many games is big issue. also we cant move apps to sd. any other suggn ?

Royal choice .... N4 rocks :-D

& every buddy shocks........ :shock:

But If ZR was launched a little earlier I would have gone for it just for the IP55/58 & mem card slot.. Because my class 6 8 gig card is of no use now.

anupam_pb said:
iPad 4...... I think its better to buy a laptop with i3 + GPU @ 35k. Except touch (& SIM support), its better in everything........ much better for browsing & gaming(no real gamer would prefer tablet over laptop for gaming). Games(Windows) have much better graphics compared to those in iOS & Android

Andddd No real gamer will choose Laptop over Desktop.. :wink:

RohanM said:
Andddd No real gamer will choose Laptop over Desktop..

We were discussing about portable gaming......... Desktop is clearly not portable.......... My college is 1500+ km away from my home

anupam_pb said:
We were discussing about portable gaming......... Desktop is clearly not portable.......... My college is 1500+ km away from my home

I was just mentioning.. :-D