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Suggest a Best mobile phone below 12k

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RageshAntony
RageshAntony Original post #1
Aug 28, 2018 at 11:14 AM
1. Budget?
12k

2. Display type and size?
Above 5.5"

3. Dual sim?
Yes

4. Preferred choice of brand?
Any with good after sales service

5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)?
Good camera with excellent picture quality and low light quality

6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc).
Android

7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready).
4G volte

8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)?
Internet, photography, document reading

9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
Asus Zenphone Max Pro m1

10. Any other info that you want to share

The phone must have good display, camera quality with low light performance. Processor speed is not that much consideration

Must have 4000 mah battery and quick charge if possible (if quick charge available then 3000 mah

I heard that Zenphone max Pro m1 camera is poor in low light Is it true?
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Minion #2
Aug 28, 2018 at 12:02 PM
only phone I think is within your budget with good low light camera is moto g5 plus but its very old now
RageshAntony
Aug 28, 2018 at 3:11 PM
only phone I think is within your budget with good low light camera is moto g5 plus but its very old now
If I compromise with low light performance then suggest a Best one?....
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Minion #4
Aug 28, 2018 at 9:17 PM
Asus Zenfone Max pro M1
omega44-xt
Aug 29, 2018 at 12:30 AM
Don't expect good quality low light shots in phones without OIS. Look for it only beyond 30k.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is a good choice for your budget. It has a good rear camera but its front camera is just average. For a better camera, get its 15k 6GB RAM variant which has better cameras than 3 & 4GB RAM variants
RageshAntony
Sep 3, 2018 at 8:41 PM
Zenfone max pro m1 don't have gorilla glass protection .. isn't a disadvantage ? pls explain ?
SaiyanGoku
Sep 3, 2018 at 9:26 PM
Complete Mobile Protection 1 Year by Flipkart Protect

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is this worth really ?
Not sure. Someone who has bought it would be able to give better advice.
Also, get 4 GB ram variant.
RageshAntony
Sep 3, 2018 at 9:55 PM
why cash on delivery not available for max pro ? In the display page it is showing cash on delivery available but on the checkout page it is disabled ? why ?
omega44-xt
Sep 4, 2018 at 7:01 AM
why cash on delivery not available for max pro ? In the display page it is showing cash on delivery available but on the checkout page it is disabled ? why ?
Your PIN code doesn't have that option maybe. For exchange, CoD doesn't work as well.
omega44-xt
Sep 4, 2018 at 7:02 AM
Zenfone max pro m1 don't have gorilla glass protection .. isn't a disadvantage ? pls explain ?
Most people use a screen protector even if they have Gorilla Glass
omega44-xt
Sep 4, 2018 at 7:03 AM
How is Realme 2 when compared to max pro?
Realme 2 is a downgrade from Realme 1 in some aspects. Just remember, don't buy Oppo or Vivo phones, their UI is bad & it starts lagging after a year or two.
RageshAntony
Sep 7, 2018 at 1:13 PM
Order placed for zenfone max pro m1
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Sep 7, 2018 at 8:57 PM
which one..3gb?hows the phone
RageshAntony
Sep 11, 2018 at 12:22 PM
which one..3gb?hows the phone
Got the phone yesterday. Excellent. 3 GB

5000 mAh Battery behaves like 4000 mah. Camera app don't have many features

Otherwise phone is good
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Minion #20
Sep 16, 2018 at 11:24 AM
Got the phone yesterday. Excellent. 3 GB

5000 mAh Battery behaves like 4000 mah. Camera app don't have many features

Otherwise phone is good
Congrats