Suggest me An Android phone within 17k

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Hello friends,i want to buy a new android phone for me.I bought a htc explorer 6 months ago because of the budget problem.Now i am getting a chance to buy a new android phone within 17k.Here is what i need in the cellphone:-

1. Budget?
under 17k

2. Display size?
3.7-4.5' (i do not want suggestion of any phone above that screen size 4.5')

3. Form Factor?
bar

Please reply soon guys.I want to buy the phone within 1 month.
4. Preferred choice of brand?
Any

5. Preferred input method (QWERTY, touchscreen, numpad, touch-n-type).
full touchscreen with multi touch support

6. What camera option you want? Please specify need for flash, autofocus, front facing camera.
5-8 mp camera with led flash ,also it should capture good quality photos.I really want a good rear camera.Front camera(vga is enough).

7. Preferred operating system? (Android, Symbian, iOS, Windows Phone etc).
android 4.0 Ics(or upgradable to Ics)

8. Preferred connectivity options (3G, Wifi etc)Please specify clearly.
3g, wifi, gps

9. Preferred applications (Flash, Skype, GPS, etc)?
all the above

10. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, mails, internet, gaming etc)?
Great Audio,camera,decent gaming.it should be able to run smoothly temple run,subway surf,contract killer 2,blood and glory,real football 2013 ,asphalt 7(heat).

11. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
celkon a97i,huawei G600,Huawei Ideos X5 pro,Samsung galaxy s duos
12. Any other info that you want to share
none

Please reply soon.

Consider Samsung Galaxy S Advance.

Upgrade to 19k and get LG Optimus L9, amazing phone, total VFM and most powerful under 20k.

nx112 said:
celkon a97i,huawei G600,Huawei Ideos X5 pro,Samsung galaxy s duos

err, why? get LG L9. its your money after all. spend it well.

tkin said:
Upgrade to 19k and get LG Optimus L9, amazing phone, total VFM and most powerful under 20k.

+1 for LG optimus L9.

Lg Optimus L9.

Lg optimus l9 is best in this class. But its a 4.7 inch screen.

Lg optimus l9 is best in this class. But its a 4.7 inch screen.

Get the Optimus L9, it will run the games better than all the phones you've mentioned, and possibly better than all other phones in that price range, but in my personal opinion, you'd hardly like playing those games much after some time, the main thing is the phone UI never lags, browsing is as smooth as it gets, plays 1080p videos ( although DTS Codec is not supported ( on stock and MXplayer )due to copyright issues, i used VLC to play those video with DTS audio, it lagged )

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Thanks for all the replies guys.I have seen optimus L9 and i like it but i can't afford it

.I can go upto 17k max (i have added all my savings in order to reach that amount).So please suggest me a phone within budget and screen size.Should i go with Samsung S Duos then??

nx112 said:
Thanks for all the replies guys.I have seen optimus L9 and i like it but i can't afford it .I can go upto 17k max (i have added all my savings in order to reach that amount).So please suggest me a phone within budget and screen size.Should i go with Samsung S Duos then??

buddy its ur hard earned money, dont waste it on garbage phone like S Duos, its total crap, hangs a lot, poor battery, single core processor. if u are short of extra 1-1.5k after 17k then i suggest you to wait till you could manage that xtra amount from your earnings/pocket money OR try getting this phone from grey market, you would get it there easily for 17k without bill or warranty, but dont waste your valuable amount on a phone like S Duos that you would regret after the purchase.

As you said you have added all your savings, so i think you would be using this new phone for quite a long time and would want it to be a good one, so dont compromise on the handset

NexGen said:
buddy its ur hard earned money, dont waste it on garbage phone like S Duos, its total crap, hangs a lot, poor battery, single core processor. if u are short of extra 1-1.5k after 17k then i suggest you to wait till you could manage that xtra amount from your earnings/pocket money OR try getting this phone from grey market, you would get it there easily for 17k without bill or warranty, but dont waste your valuable amount on a phone like S Duos that you would regret after the purchase.

As you said you have added all your savings, so i think you would be using this new phone for quite a long time and would want it to be a good one, so dont compromise on the handset

I am with him, anything below L9 is a waste, if its absolutely impossible, wait and get a Lumia 620 like I am.

tkin said:
I am with him, anything below L9 is a waste, if its absolutely impossible, wait and get a Lumia 620 like I am.

i just saw, on infibeam the price is 18,200/- so i think the grey market price would easily be 1000-1500 less from the market price. If he tries to get it without bill/warranty from there, he would easily get it for 17k.

Never suggest some one to go for grey market products esp. if the price is high and the money is hard earned, because if by chance anything happens tomorow, even LG won't help him without the original receipt and warranty card ( read Legal proofs )
So better get Samsung Galaxy Advance or wait for the price drop of LG L9 ( awesome phone considering the price tag ).

RON28 said:
Never suggest some one to go for grey market products esp. if the price is high and the money is hard earned, because if by chance anything happens tomorow, even LG won't help him without the original receipt and warranty card ( read Legal proofs )
So better get Samsung Galaxy Advance or wait for the price drop of LG L9 ( awesome phone considering the price tag ).

Oops vil take care bro

then I Think OP should Wait as Price is Already 18k n May drop in coming weeks

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I don't want a phone greater in size than 4.5'.I can't handle a phone properly above that size.Is there any upcoming phones for which i can wait ??

Also is G600 from Huawei Any Good??

Also ,I want Android phone not windows.

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I think Micromax A98 is a good option. It is available @ Rs.12,890/- at shopbychoice(dot)com

nx112 said:
I don't want a phone greater in size than 4.5'.I can't handle a phone properly above that size.Is there any upcoming phones for which i can wait ??

Also is G600 from Huawei Any Good??

Also ,I want Android phone not windows.

There's hardly any difference between 4.5" and 4.7", if you really want a smaller sized phone, 4" would be optimal for you.

The L9 is surprisingly light, trust me that would be your first reaction when you'll hold the phone, and it's somewhat possible to handle with one hand.

mitraark said:
There's hardly any difference between 4.5" and 4.7", if you really want a smaller sized phone, 4" would be optimal for you.

@op.. if you are fine with 4.5" screen then how does a 0.2" more makes a big difference in handling? it not some 5.0+"
L9 is best below 20k overall coz of its nice 4.7" IPS display, looks and specs but lag behind in camera part.

Rishi. said:
Consider Samsung Galaxy S Advance.

would be a good option too as it covers up with great 5mp still shots but with an unimpressive build quality, ugly looks IMO and smaller 4.0" screen which you may prefer and it may get a JB update as well. but lately, heard some local shops saying its been discontinued coz of some hardware issues :unsure:

else wait for the prices to come down

Have a look at Desire SV, I think it is the best option for you.
And buy from tradus, it will cost you around 17k

You can get LG Optimus L9 @17.3K from infibeam.