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The Complete Smartphone Buyer's Guide

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coderunknown
coderunknown Original post #1
Dec 29, 2011 at 7:41 PM
The Complete Smartphone Buyer's Guide


IMPORTANT:
  • Mobiles grouped by price category.
  • My picks are in the 2nd post. Those offer excellent hardware with the latest operating systems.
coderunknown
Dec 29, 2011 at 7:41 PM
My smartphone pick:


Android from International brands:

Price RangePick 1Pick 2
From 5-10kXiaomi Redmi 3S PrimeLenovo K6 Power
From 10k to 15kLenovo Z2 PlusXiaomi Redmi Note 4
From 15k to 20kMoto G5 PlusLeEco Le Max2
From 20k to 25kXiaomi Mi 5
From 25k to 30kOnePlus 3THuawei Honor 8
From 30k to 35k
From 35k to 40k
coderunknown
Dec 29, 2011 at 7:41 PM
Price Range: Under 5K


MobileOperating SystemDisplayCamera / Selfie4G SupportChipsetRam/NANDBattery
Panasonic T44 LiteAndroid 6.04.0" (480X800 @ 233ppi)2MP / VGANOMediaTek MT6580 (quadcore Cortex A7 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-400)512MB/8GB2400 mAh
Panasonic T44Android 6.04.0" (480X800 @ 233ppi)5MP / 2MPNOquadcore 1.3Ghz1GB/8GB2400 mAh
ZOPO Color M4Android 6.04.0" (480X800 @ 233ppi)5MP / 2MPYESMediaTek MT6737 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)1GB/8GB1450 mAh
coderunknown
Dec 29, 2011 at 7:41 PM
Price Range: 5-10K


MobileOperating SystemDisplayCamera / SelfieFingerprint SensorChipsetRam/NANDBattery
Coolpad Note 5 LiteAndroid 6.05.0" IPS (720X1280 @ 294ppi)13MP (1080p) / 8MPYESMediaTek MT6735 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)3GB/16GB2500 mAh
Coolpad Note 3SAndroid 6.05.5" IPS (720X1280 @ 267ppi)13MP / 5MPYESSnapdragon 415 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Adreno 405)3GB/32GB2500 mAh
Coolpad Mega 2.5DAndroid 6.05.5" IPS (720X1280 @ 267ppi)8MP / 8MPNOMediatek MT6735P (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)3GB/16GB2500 mAh
Coolpad Mega 3Android 6.05.5" (720X1280 @ 267ppi)8MP / 8MPNOMediaTek MT6737 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)2GB/16GB3050 mAh
Gionee Pioneer P7Android 6.05.0" IPS (720X1280 @ 294ppi)8MP (1080p) / 5MPNOMediaTek MT6737 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)2GB/16GB2300 mAh
Honor Holly 3Android 6.05.5" IPS (720X1280 @ 267ppi)13MP (1080p) / 8MPNOHiSilicon KIRIN 620 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 1.2Ghz + Mali-450 MP4)2GB/16GB3100 mAh
Infocus M535+Android 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (Samsung S5K3M2) / 13MPNOMediatek MT6753 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-T720 MP3)3GB/16GB2600 mAh
Lenovo Vibe BAndroid 6.04.5" IPS (480X854 @ 207ppi)5MP (720p) / 2MPNOMediatek MT6735M (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)1GB/8GB2000 mAh
Lenovo A6600Android 6.05.0" IPS (720X1280 @ 294ppi)8MP (1080p) / 2MPNOMediaTek MT6735 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)1GB/16GB2300 mAh
Lenovo A6600 PlusAndroid 6.05.0" IPS (720X1280 @ 294ppi)8MP (1080p) / 2MPNOMediaTek MT6735 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)2GB/16GB2300 mAh
Lenovo K6 Power (2GB)Android 6.05.0" IPS (1920X1080 @ 441ppi)13MP (Sony IMX258, 1080p) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 430 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.1Ghz + Adreno 505)3GB/32GB4000 mAh
Lenovo K6 Power (3GB)Android 6.05.0" IPS (1920X1080 @ 441ppi)13MP (Sony IMX258, 1080p) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 430 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.1Ghz + Adreno 505)3GB/32GB4000 mAh
Lenovo A7700Android 6.05.5" IPS (720X1280 @ 267ppi)8MP (1080p) / 2MPNOMediaTek MT6735 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)2GB/16GB2900 mAh
Motorola Moto E3 PowerAndroid 6.05.0" IPS (720X1280 @ 294ppi)8MP (1080p) / 5MPNOMediaTek MT6735 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)2GB/16GB3500 mAh
Motorola Moto G4 PlayAndroid 6.05.0" IPS (720X1280 @ 294ppi)8MP (1080p) / 5MPNOSnapdragon 410 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.2Ghz + Adreno 306)2GB/16GB2800 mAh
Panasonic Eluga Arc 2Android 6.05.0" (720X1280 @ 294ppi)8MP (1080p) / 5MPNOMediaTek MT6735 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-T720 MP4)3GB/32GB2450 mAh
Panasonic Eluga PrimAndroid 6.05.0" IPS (720X1280 @ 294ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPYESMediaTek MT6737 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)3GB/16GB2500 mAh
Panasonic Eluga PulseAndroid 6.05.0" IPS (720X1280 @ 294ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPYESquadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.2Ghz2GB/16GB2200 mAh
Panasonic P88Android 6.05.3" IPS (720X1280 @ 277ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPNOMediaTek MT6737 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)2GB/16GB2600 mAh
Panasonic Eluga NoteAndroid 6.05.5" (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)16MP (1080p) / 5MPNOMediatek MT6753 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-T720 MP3)3GB/32GB3000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)Android 6.05.0" S-AMOLED (720X1280 @ 294ppi)8MP (720p) / 5MPNOSpreadtrum SC8830 (quadcore Cortex A7 @ 1.5Ghz + Mali-400 MP2)2GB/16GB2600 mAh
Samsung Galaxy J2 AceAndroid 6.05.0" (540X960 @ 220ppi)8MP (720p) / 5MPNOMediaTek MT6737 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)1.5GB/8GB2600 mAh
Samsung Galaxy ON5 ProAndroid 6.05.0" (720X1280 @ 294ppi)8MP (1080p) / 5MPNOExynos 3475 (quadcore Cortex A7 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-720)2GB/16GB2600 mAh
TCL 562Android 6.05.5" (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPYESMediatek Helio P10 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T860 MP2)3GB/32GB2960 mAh
Vivo Y53Android 6.05.0" IPS (540X960 @ 220ppi)8MP (1080p) / 5MPNOSnapdragon 425 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + Adreno 308)2GB/16GB2500 mAh
Xiaomi Redmi 4AAndroid 6.05.0" IPS (720X1280 @ 294ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPNOSnapdragon 425 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + Adreno 308)2GB/16GB3120 mAh
Xiaomi Redmi 3s (16GB)Android 6.05.0" IPS (720X1280 @ 294ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPNOSnapdragon 430 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.1Ghz + Adreno 505)2GB/16GB4100 mAh
Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime (32GB)Android 6.05.0" IPS (720X1280 @ 294ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPYESSnapdragon 430 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.1Ghz + Adreno 505)3GB/32GB4100 mAh
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (2GB)Android 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPYESSnapdragon 625 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 2Ghz + Adreno 506)2GB/32GB4100 mAh
Zopo Color F5Android 6.05.0" IPS (720X1280 @ 294ppi)8MP (1080p) / 5MPYESMediaTek MT6737 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)2GB/16GB2100 mAh
Zopo Color F2Android 6.05.5" IPS (720X1280 @ 267ppi)8MP (1080p) / 5MPYESMediaTek MT6737 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)2GB/16GB2300 mAh
coderunknown
Dec 29, 2011 at 7:41 PM
Price Range: 10-15K


MobileOperating SystemDisplayCamera / SelfieFingerprint SensorChipsetRam/NANDBattery
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (ZC520TL)Android 6.05.2" IPS (720X1280 @ 282ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPYESMediaTek MT6737 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)3GB/32GB4100 mAh
Asus Zenfone 3s MaxAndroid 7.05.2" IPS (720X1280 @ 282ppi)13MP (1080p) / 8MPYESMediatek 6750 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.5Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T860 MP2)3GB/32GB5000 mAh
Coolpad Note 5Android 6.05.5" (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (1080p) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 617 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.5Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.2Ghz + Adreno 405)4GB/32GB2800 mAh
Coolpad Cool 1 (3GB)Android 6.05.5" (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP + 13MP (1080p) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 652 (quadcore Cortex A72 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + Adreno 510)3GB/32GB4000 mAh
Coolpad Cool 1 (4GB)Android 6.05.5" (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP + 13MP (1080p) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 652 (quadcore Cortex A72 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + Adreno 510)4GB/32GB4000 mAh
Elephone P9000Android 7.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (Sony IMX258, 1080p) / 8MPYESMediatek Helio P10 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T860 MP2)4GB/32GB3000 mAh
Gionee P7 MaxAndroid 6.05.5" IPS (720X1280 @ 267ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPNOMediaTek MT6595 (quadcore Cortex A17 @ 2.2Ghz + quadcore Cortex A7 @ 1.7Ghz + PowerVR 6200)3GB/32GB3100 mAh
Gionee Elife S6sAndroid 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 403ppi)13MP (Sony IMX258, 1080p) / 8MPYESMediatek MT6753 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-T720 MP3)3GB/32GB3150 mAh
Huawei Honor 5CAndroid 6.05.2" IPS (1920X1080 @ 424ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPYESHiSilicon KIRIN 650 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 2.0Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.6Ghz + Mali-T830 MP2)2GB/16GB3000 mAh
Huawei Honor 8 SmartAndroid 6.05.2" IPS (1920X1080 @ 424ppi)13MP (Sony IMX214, 1080p) / 8MPYESHiSilicon KIRIN 650 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 2.0Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.6Ghz + Mali-T830 MP2)2GB/16GB3000 mAh
Huawei Honor 6X (32GB)Android 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)12MP + 2MP / 8MPYESHiSilicon KIRIN 655 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 2.1Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.7Ghz + Mali-T830 MP2)3GB/32GB3340 mAh
InFocus Epic 1Android 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)16MP (1080p) / 8MPYESMediatek Helio X20 (dualcore Cortex A72 @ 2.5Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 2Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + Mali-T880 MP4)3GB/32GB3000 mAh
Lenovo Z2 Plus (32GB)Android 6.05.0" IPS (1920X1080 @ 441ppi)16MP (Samsung S5K2M8, 4k video recording) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 820 (dualcore Kyro @ 1.8Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.5Ghz + Adreno 530)3GB/32GB3500 mAh
Lenovo K5 Note (3GB ram)Android 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (1080p) / 8MPYESMediatek Helio P10 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T860 MP2)3GB/16GB3500 mAh
Lenovo K5 Note (4GB ram)Android 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (1080p) / 8MPYESMediatek Helio P10 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T860 MP2)4GB/16GB3500 mAh
Lenovo K6 Note (3GB)Android 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)16MP (1080p) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 430 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.1Ghz + Adreno 505)3GB/32GB4000 mAh
Lenovo K6 Note (4GB)Android 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)16MP (1080p) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 430 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.1Ghz + Adreno 505)4GB/32GB4000 mAh
Lenovo K6 Power (4GB)Android 6.05.0" IPS (1920X1080 @ 441ppi)13MP (Sony IMX258, 1080p) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 430 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.1Ghz + Adreno 505)4GB/32GB4000 mAh
Lenovo Phab 2 PlusAndroid 6.06.4" IPS (1920X1080 @ 344ppi)13MP + 13MP (1080p) / 8MPYESMediatek MT8783 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-T720 MP3)3GB/32GB4050 mAh
LeEco Le 2 (32GB)Android 6.05.5" (1920X1080 @ 403ppi)16MP (Omnivision OV16880, 4k video) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 652 (quadcore Cortex A72 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + Adreno 510)3GB/32GB (no microSD)3000 mAh
LG X ScreenAndroid 6.04.9" (720X1280 @ 298ppi)13MP (1080p) / 8MPNOSnapdragon 410 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.2Ghz + Adreno 306)2GB/16GB2300 mAh
LG X CamAndroid 6.05.2" IPS (1920X1080 @ 424ppi)13MP (1080p) + 5MP / 8MPNOMediatek MT6753 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 1.7Ghz + Mali-T760 MP3)2GB/16GB2680 mAh
LG X PowerAndroid 6.05.3" IPS (720X1280 @ 277ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPNOMediaTek MT6735 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)2GB/16GB4100 mAh
LG K10 2017Android 7.05.3" IPS (720X1280 @ 277ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPYESMediaTek MT6735 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)2GB/16GB2800 mAh
LG Stylus 2Android 6.05.7" IPS (720X1280 @ 258ppi)13MP (1080p) / 8MPNOSnapdragon 410 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.2Ghz + Adreno 306)2GB/16GB3000 mAh
LG Stylus 2 PlusAndroid 6.05.7" IPS (2560X1440 @ 515ppi)16MP (1080p) / 8MPNOSnapdragon 430 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.2Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.1Ghz + Adreno 505)3GB/32GB (no microSD)3000 mAh
Moto G5Android 7.05.0" IPS (1920X1080 @ 441ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPYESSnapdragon 430 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.1Ghz + Adreno 505)3GB/16GB2800 mAh
Moto G5 Plus (3GB/16GB)Android 7.05.2" IPS (1920X1080 @ 424ppi)12MP (1080p) / 5MPYESSnapdragon 625 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 2Ghz + Adreno 506)3GB/16GB3000 mAh
Moto G4Android 7.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 294ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPNOSnapdragon 617 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.5Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.2Ghz + Adreno 405)2GB/16GB3000 mAh
Moto G4 Plus (16GB)Android 7.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 294ppi)13MP (Omnivision OV16860, 1080p) / 5MPYESSnapdragon 617 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.5Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.2Ghz + Adreno 405)2GB/16GB3000 mAh
Moto G4 Plus (32GB)Android 7.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 294ppi)13MP (Omnivision OV16860, 1080p) / 5MPYESSnapdragon 617 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.5Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.2Ghz + Adreno 405)2GB/32GB3000 mAh
Nubia N1Android 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 294ppi)13MP (1080p) / 13MPYESMediatek Helio P10 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 2Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T860 MP2)3GB/64GB5000 mAh
Oppo A57Android 6.05.2" IPS (720X1280 @ 282ppi)13MP (1080p) / 16MPYESSnapdragon 435 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.1Ghz + Adreno 505)3GB/32GB2900 mAh
Panasonic Eluga Pulse XAndroid 6.05.5" (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPYESoctacore Cortex A53 @ 1.2Ghz3GB/16GB3000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy J5 PrimeAndroid 6.05.0" (720X1280 @ 294ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPYESExynos 7570 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + Mali-T720)2GB/16GB2400 mAh
Samsung Galaxy On8Android 6.05.5" S-AMOLED (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPNOExynos 7580 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 1.6Ghz + Mali- T720 MP2)3GB/16GB3300 mAh
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)Android 6.05.5" S-AMOLED (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPNOExynos 7870 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 1.6Ghz + Mali-T830 MP2)2GB/16GB3300 mAh
Samsung Galaxy J7 PrimeAndroid 6.05.5" S-AMOLED (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPYESExynos 7870 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 1.6Ghz + Mali-T830 MP2)3GB/32GB3300 mAh
Sony Xperia XAAndroid 6.05.0" IPS (720X1280 @ 294ppi)13MP (Sony IMX258, 2160p) / 8MPNOMediatek Helio P10 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T860 MP2)2GB/16GB2300 mAh
Vivo Y55sAndroid 6.05.2" IPS (720X1280 @ 282ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPYESSnapdragon 425 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + Adreno 308)3GB/16GB2730 mAh
Vivo V5Android 6.05.5" (720X1280 @ 267ppi)13MP (1080p) / 20MPYESMediatek 6750 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.5Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.1Ghz + Mali-T860 MP2)4GB/32GB3000 mAh
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (3GB)Android 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPYESSnapdragon 625 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 2Ghz + Adreno 506)3GB/32GB4100 mAh
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (4GB)Android 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPYESSnapdragon 625 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 2Ghz + Adreno 506)4GB/64GB4100 mAh
ZOPO Flash X PlusAndroid 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (Sony IMX135, 1080p) / 8MPYESMediatek MT6753 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-T720 MP3)3GB/32GB3100 mAh
ZOPO Color XAndroid 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (Sony IMX135, 1080p) / 8MPYESMediaTek MT6737 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.3Ghz + Mali-T720 MP2)3GB/32GB3100 mAh
ZTE Blade A2 PlusAndroid 6.05.5" (720X1280 @ 267ppi)8MP (1080p) / 5MPYESMediatek 6750 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.5Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T860 MP2)3GB/16GB2500 mAh
coderunknown
Dec 29, 2011 at 7:41 PM
Price Range: 15-20K


MobileOperating SystemDisplayCamera / SelfieFingerprint SensorChipsetRam/NANDBattery
Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE520KL)Android 6.05.2" IPS (1920X1080 @ 424ppi)16MP (Sony IMX298, 4k video) / 5MPYESSnapdragon 625 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 2Ghz + Adreno 506)3GB/32GB3000 mAh
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (ZC553KL)Android 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)16MP (1080p) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 430 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.1Ghz + Adreno 505)3GB/32GB4100 mAh
Asus Zenfone 3 LaserAndroid 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (Sony IMX214, 1080p) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 430 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.1Ghz + Adreno 505)4GB/32GB3000 mAh
BlackBerry DTEK50Android 6.05.2" IPS (1920X1080 @ 424ppi)13MP (1080p) / 8MPNOSnapdragon 617 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.5Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.2Ghz + Adreno 405)3GB/16GB2160 mAh
Gionee S6 ProAndroid 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (Sony IMX258, 1080p) / 5MPYESMediatek Helio P10 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T860 MP2)4GB/64GB3130 mAh
Gionee A1Android 7.05.5" (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (Sony IMX258, 1080p) / 16MPYESMediatek Helio P10 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 2Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.2Ghz + Mali-T860 MP2)4GB/64GB4010 mAh
HTC One X9Android 6.05.5" (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (OIS, 2160p) / 5MPNOMediatek Helio X10 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 2.0Ghz + PowerVR G6200)3GB/32GB3000 mAh
Huawei Honor 6X (64GB)Android 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)12MP + 2MP / 8MPYESHiSilicon KIRIN 655 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 2.1Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.7Ghz + Mali-T830 MP2)4GB/64GB3340 mAh
LeEco Le 2 (64GB)Android 6.05.5" (1920X1080 @ 403ppi)16MP (Omnivision OV16880, 4k video) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 652 (quadcore Cortex A72 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + Adreno 510)3GB/64GB (no microSD)3000 mAh
LeEco Le Max2 (4GB ram)Android 6.05.7" (2560X1440 @ 515ppi)21MP (Sony IMX230, OIS, 4k video) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 820 (dualcore Kyro @ 1.8Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.5Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/64GB (no microSD)3100 mAh
Lenovo Z2 Plus (64GB)Android 6.05.0" IPS (1920X1080 @ 441ppi)16MP (Samsung S5K2M8, 4k video recording) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 820 (dualcore Kyro @ 1.8Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.5Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/64GB3500 mAh
Lenovo P2Android 7.05.5" S-AMOLED (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (1080p) / 5MPYESSnapdragon 625 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 2Ghz + Adreno 506)3GB/32GB5100 mAh
Moto G5 Plus (4GB/32GB)Android 7.05.2" IPS (1920X1080 @ 424ppi)12MP (1080p) / 5MPYESSnapdragon 625 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 2Ghz + Adreno 506)4GB/32GB3000 mAh
Motorola Moto MAndroid 6.05.5" S-AMOLED (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)16MP (1080p) / 8MPYESMediatek Helio P15 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 2.2Ghz + Mali-T860 MP2)4GB/64GB3050 mAh
Nubia Z11 Mini SAndroid 6.05.2" IPS (1920X1080 @ 424ppi)23MP (Sony IMX318, 1080p) / 13MPYESSnapdragon 625 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 2Ghz + Adreno 506)4GB/64GB3000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy On NxtAndroid 6.05.5" (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)13MP (1080p) / 8MPYESExynos 7580 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 1.6Ghz + Mali- T720 MP2)3GB/32GB3300 mAh
Sony Xperia XA1Android 7.05.0" IPS (720X1280 @ 294ppi)23MP (Sony IMX300, 2160p) / 8MPNOMediatek Helio P20 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 2.3Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.6Ghz + Mali-T880 MP2)3GB/32GB2300 mAh
Sony Xperia XA Ultra DualAndroid 6.06.0" IPS (1920X1080 @ 367ppi)21.5MP (Sony IMX230, 4k video) / 16MPNOMediatek Helio P10 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T860 MP2)3GB/16GB2700 mAh
ZOPO Speed 8Android 6.05.5" Optic AMOLED (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)21MP (Sony IMX230, OIS, 4k video) / 8MPYESMediatek Helio X20 (dualcore Cortex A72 @ 2.5Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 2Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + Mali-T880 MP4)4GB/32GB3600 mAh
coderunknown
Dec 29, 2011 at 7:41 PM
Price Range: 20-25K


MobileOperating SystemDisplayCamera / SelfieFingerprint SensorChipsetRam/NANDBattery
HTC Desire 10 ProAndroid 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)20MP (Toshiba T4KA7, 1080p) / 13PYESMediatek Helio P10 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T860 MP2)4GB/64GB3000 mAh
Huawei Honor 8Android 6.05.2" IPS (1920X1080 @ 424ppi)12MP + 12MP (Sony IMX286, 1080p) / 8MPYESHiSilicon KIRIN 950 (quadcore Cortex A72 @ 2.3Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.8Ghz + Mali-T880 MP4)4GB/32GB3000 mAh
Motorola Moto Z PlayAndroid 6.05.5" S-AMOLED (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)16MP (Omnivision OV16860, 4k video) / 5MPYESSnapdragon 625 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 2Ghz + Adreno 506)3GB/32GB3510 mAh
Samsung Galaxy A9 ProAndroid 6.06.0" S-AMOLED (1920X1080 @ 367ppi)16MP (OIS, 1080p) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 652 (quadcore Cortex A72 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + Adreno 510)4GB/32GB5000 mAh
Sony Xperia XAndroid 7.05.0" IPS (1920X1080 @ 441ppi)23MP (4K video) / 13MPYESSnapdragon 650 (dualcore Cortex A72 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + Adreno 510)3GB/32GB2630 mAh
Vivo V5 PlusAndroid 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)16MP / 20MP + 20MP (Sony IMX376)YESSnapdragon 625 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 2Ghz + Adreno 506)4GB/64GB3055 mAh
Xiaomi Mi 5Android 6.05.2" IPS (1920X1080 @ 428ppi)16MP (Sony IMX298, OIS, 4K video) / 4MPYESSnapdragon 820 (dualcore Kyro @ 1.8Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.5Ghz + Adreno 530)3GB/32GB (no microSD)3000 mAh
coderunknown
Dec 29, 2011 at 7:41 PM
Price Range: 25-30K


MobileOperating SystemDisplayCamera / SelfieFingerpint SensorChipsetRam/NANDBattery
Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL)Android 6.05.5" IPS (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)16MP (Sony IMX298, 4k video) / 5MPYESSnapdragon 625 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 2Ghz + Adreno 506)4GB/64GB3000 mAh
Lenovo Phab 2 ProAndroid 6.06.4" IPS (2560X1440 @ 459ppi)16MP / 8MPYESSnapdragon 652 (quadcore Cortex A72 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + Adreno 510)4GB/64GB4050 mAh
LG G5Android 6.05.3" IPS (2560X1440 @ 544ppi)16MP + 8MP (OIS, 4K video) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 820 (dualcore Kyro @ 1.8Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.5Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/32GB2800 mAh
Nubia Z11Android 6.05.5" IPS (2560X1440 @ 544ppi)21MP (Sony IMX298, OIS, 4k video) / 5MPYESSnapdragon 820 (dualcore Kyro @ 1.8Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.5Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/64GB3000 mAh
OnePlus 3Android 6.05.5" Optic AMOLED (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)16MP (Sony IMX298, OIS, 4k video) / 8MPYESSnapdragon 820 (dualcore Kyro @ 1.8Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.5Ghz + Adreno 530)6GB/64GB3000 mAh
OnePlus 3TAndroid 6.05.5" Optic AMOLED (1920X1080 @ 401ppi)16MP (Sony IMX298, OIS, 4k video) / 16MPYESSnapdragon 821 (dualcore Kyro @ 2.4Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.6Ghz + Adreno 530)6GB/64GB3400 mAh
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)Android 6.05.2" S-AMOLED (1920X1080 @ 424ppi)16MP / 16MPYESExynos 7880 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 1.9Ghz + Mali-T830 MP3)3GB/32GB3000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy C7 ProAndroid 6.05.7" S-AMOLED (1920X1080 @ 386ppi)16MP / 16MPYESSnapdragon 626 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 2.2Ghz + Adreno 506)4GB/64GB3300 mAh
coderunknown
Dec 29, 2011 at 9:31 PM
Price Range: 30-35K


MobileOperating SystemDisplayCamera / SelfieChipsetRam/NANDBattery
Huawei P9Android 6.05.2" JDI IPS (1920X1080 @ 424ppi)dual 12MP (Sony IMX286, 1080p) / 8MPHiSilicon KIRIN 955 (quadcore Cortex A72 @ 2.5Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.8Ghz + Mali-T880 MP4)3GB/32GB3000 mAh
LG V20Android 7.05.7" IPS (2560X1440 @ 515ppi)16MP (Sony IMX298, OIS, 4K video) / 5MPSnapdragon 820 (dualcore Kyro @ 2.2Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.6Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/64GB3200 mAh
Oppo F3 PlusAndroid 6.06.0" IPS (1920X1080 @ 367ppi)16MP (Sony IMX398, OIS, 4K video) / 16MP + 8MPSnapdragon 653 (quadcore Cortex A72 @ 2Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + Adreno 510)4GB/64GB4000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)Android 6.05.7" S-AMOLED (1920X1080 @ 386ppi)16MP / 16MPExynos 7880 (octacore Cortex A53 @ 1.9Ghz + Mali-T830 MP3)3GB/32GB3000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy C9 ProAndroid 6.06.0" AMOLED (2560X1440 @ 367ppi)16MP (1080p) / 16MPSnapdragon 653 (quadcore Cortex A72 @ 2Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + Adreno 510)6GB/64GB4000 mAh
coderunknown
Jan 1, 2012 at 12:28 AM
Price Range: 35-40k


MobileOperating SystemDisplayCamera/SelfieChipsetRam/NANDBattery
HTC U PlayAndroid 7.05.2" S-LCD (1920X1080 @ 424ppi)16MP (1080p, OIS) / 16MPMediatek Helio P10 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T860 MP2)4GB/64GB2500 mAh
HTC 10Android 7.05.2" S-LCD5 (2560X1440 @ 565ppi)12MP (Sony IMX377, OIS, 4K video) / 5MPSnapdragon 820 (dualcore Kyro @ 1.8Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.5Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/32GB3000 mAh
HTC 10 EvoAndroid 7.05.5" S-LCD3 (2560X1440 @ 534ppi)16MP (OIS, 4K video) / 8MPSnapdragon 810 (quadcore Cortex A57 @ 2Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.5Ghz + Adreno 430)3GB/32GB3200 mAh
Motorola Moto ZAndroid 7.05.5" AMOLED (2560X1440 @ 534ppi)13MP (Sony IMX214, OIS, 4k video) / 5MPSnapdragon 820 (dualcore Kyro @ 2.2Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.6Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/64GB2600 mAh
Samsung Galaxy S7 (32GB)Android 6.05.1" S-AMOLED (2560X1440 @ 577ppi)12MP (Sony IMX260, OIS, 4K video) / 5MPExynos 8890 (quadcore M1 Mongoose @ 2.3Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.6Ghz + Mali- T880 MP12)4GB/32GB3000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (32GB)Android 6.05.5" IPS + Curved Edge display (2560X1440 @ 534ppi)12MP (Sony IMX260, OIS, 4K video) / 5MPExynos 8890 (quadcore M1 Mongoose @ 2.3Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.6Ghz + Mali- T880 MP12)4GB/32GB3600 mAh
Sony Xperia XZAndroid 6.05.2" IPS (1920X1080 @ 424ppi)23MP (Sony IMX300, 4K video) / 13MPSnapdragon 820 (dualcore Kyro @ 1.8Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.5Ghz + Adreno 530)3GB/64GB2900 mAh
coderunknown
Jan 1, 2012 at 12:28 AM
Price Range: Above 40k


MobileOperating SystemDisplayCamera/SelfieChipsetRam/NANDBattery
BlackBerry DTEK60Android 6.05.5" IPS (2560X1440 @ 534ppi)21MP (Sony IMX230, 4k) / 8MPSnapdragon 820 (dualcore Kyro @ 1.8Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.5Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/32GB3000 mAh
Asus Zenfone 3 DeluxeAndroid 7.05.7" S-AMOLED (1920X1080 @ 386ppi)23MP (Sony IMX318, OIS, 4K video) / 8MPSnapdragon 820 (dualcore Kyro @ 2.2Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.6Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/64GB4600 mAh
Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe (256GB)Android 7.05.7" S-AMOLED (1920X1080 @ 386ppi)23MP (Sony IMX318, OIS, 4K video) / 8MPSnapdragon 821 (dualcore Kyro @ 2.4Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 2Ghz + Adreno 530)6GB/256GB4600 mAh
Asus ZenFone 3 UltraAndroid 6.06.8" IPS (1920X1080 @ 324ppi)23MP (Sony IMX318, OIS, 1080p) / 8MPSnapdragon 652 (quadcore Cortex A72 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.4Ghz + Adreno 510)4GB/64GB4600 mAh
Google Pixel (32GB)Android 7.15.0" AMOLED (1920X1080 @ 441ppi)23MP (Sony IMX378, 4K video) / 8MPSnapdragon 821 (dualcore Kyro @ 2.2Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.6Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/32GB2770 mAh
Google Pixel (128GB)Android 7.15.0" AMOLED (1920X1080 @ 441ppi)23MP (Sony IMX378, 4K video) / 8MPSnapdragon 821 (dualcore Kyro @ 2.2Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.6Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/128GB2770 mAh
Google Pixel XL (32GB)Android 7.15.5" AMOLED (2560X1440 @ 441ppi)23MP (Sony IMX378, 4K video) / 8MPSnapdragon 821 (dualcore Kyro @ 2.2Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.6Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/32GB3450 mAh
Google Pixel XL (128GB)Android 7.15.5" AMOLED (2560X1440 @ 441ppi)23MP (Sony IMX378, 4K video) / 8MPSnapdragon 821 (dualcore Kyro @ 2.2Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.6Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/128GB3450 mAh
HTC U UltraAndroid 7.05.7" S-LCD5 (2560X1440 @ 515ppi)12MP (1080p, OIS) / 16MPSnapdragon 821 (dualcore Kyro @ 2.4Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.6Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/64GB3000 mAh
LG G6Android 7.05.7" IPS (2560X1440 @ 515ppi)13MP + 13MP (Sony IMX258, 1080p, OIS) / 5MPSnapdragon 821 (dualcore Kyro @ 2.4Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.6Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/64GB3300 mAh
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (128GB)Android 6.05.5" IPS + Curved Edge display (2560X1440 @ 534ppi)12MP (Sony IMX260, OIS, 4K video) / 5MPExynos 8890 (quadcore M1 Mongoose @ 2.3Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.6Ghz + Mali- T880 MP12)4GB/32GB3600 mAh
Samsung Galaxy S8Android 7.05.8" S-AMOLED (2960X1440 @ 568ppi)12MP (Sony IMX333, OIS, 4K video) / 8MPExynos 8895 (quadcore M2 Mongoose @ 2.3Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.7Ghz + Mali- G71 MP20)4GB/64GB3000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy S8+Android 7.06.2" S-AMOLED (2960X1440 @ 531ppi)12MP (Sony IMX333, OIS, 4K video) / 8MPExynos 8895 (quadcore M2 Mongoose @ 2.3Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.7Ghz + Mali- G71 MP20)4GB/64GB3500 mAh
Sony Xperia XZsAndroid 7.15.2" IPS (1920X1080 @ 424ppi)19MP (Sony IMX400, OIS, 4K video) / 13MPSnapdragon 820 (dualcore Kyro @ 2.2Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.6Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/64GB2900 mAh
coderunknown
Jan 1, 2012 at 12:28 AM
non-Android Smartphones:


Price Range: Below 10K
MobileOperating SystemDisplayCamera/Selfie4G SupportChipsetRam/NAND
Samsung Z2Tizen OS 2.44.0" (480X800 @ 294ppi)5MP (flash) / VGAYESSpreadtrum SC9830A (quadcore Cortex A7 @ 1.5Ghz + Mali-400 MP2)1GB/8GB
coderunknown
Jan 1, 2012 at 1:28 AM
Chipset performance reference chart:

TierARMv7 (32bit)ARMv8 (64bit)
LegacyExynos 3475 (4 X Cortex A7 + Mali-720)
MediaTek MT6580 (4 X Cortex A7 + Mali-400)
Snapdragon 400 (4 X Cortex A7 + Adreno 305)
Spreadtrum SC8830 (4 X Cortex A7 + Mali-400 MP2)
Spreadtrum SC9830 (4 X Cortex A7 + Mali-400 MP2)
LowendExynos 7570 (4 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T720)
Exynos 7580
(8 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T720 MP2)
HiSilicon KIRIN 620 (4 X Cortex A53 + Mali-450 MP4)
Mediatek MT6735 (4 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T720 MP2)
Mediatek MT6737 (4 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T720 MP2)
Mediatek MT8783 (4 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T720 MP3)
Mediatek MT6750 (8 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T860 MP2)
Mediatek MT6753 (8 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T720 MP3)
Snapdragon 410 (4 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 306)
Snapdragon 415 (8 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 405)
Snapdragon 615 (8 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 405)
Snapdragon 616 (8 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 405)
Snapdragon 617 (8 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 405)
MidrangeExynos 7870 (8 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T830 MP2)
HiSilicon KIRIN 650 (8 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T830 MP2)
Mediatek Helio X10 (8 X Cortex A53 + PowerVR G6200)
Mediatek Helio P10 (8 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T860 MP2)
Mediatek Helio P15 (8 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T860 MP2)
Snapdragon 430 (8 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 505)
Snapdragon 625 (8 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 506)
HighendHiSilicon KIRIN 950 (4 X Cortex A72 + 4 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T880 MP4)
HiSilicon KIRIN 955
(4 X Cortex A72 + 4 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T880 MP4)
Mediatek Helio X20 (2 X Cortex A72 + 8 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T880 MP4)
Snapdragon 650 (2 X Cortex A72 + 4 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 510)
Snapdragon 652 (4 X Cortex A72 + 4 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 510)
Snapdragon 808 (2 X Cortex A57 + 4 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 430)
Snapdragon 810 (4 X Cortex A57 + 4 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 430)
PremiumExynos 8890 (4 X M1 Mongoose + 4 X Cortex A53 + Mali- T880 MP12)
Snapdragon 820 (4 X Kyro + Adreno 530)
Snapdragon 821 (4 X Kyro + Adreno 530)
coderunknown
Jan 1, 2012 at 1:28 AM
Basics of smartphone purchase: Don't get fooled twice

From a techie's point of view, a smartphone can be broken down into the following parts: chipset, memory (both ram & rom), display, operating system and lastly battery. Things like camera, connectivity or thickness boils down to customer preference and is left out.


Chipset: Just like PC, a smartphone too has a CPU, GPU, memory but unlike the huge bundle of parts in PC it is all cramped down into a chip (SOC or system on a chip) not larger than a Re.1 coin. Chipset or processor is generally used interchangeably in mobiles. [ANANDTECH] State of the Part: SoC Manufacturers explains many of the things that i included in this post. Don't miss the comments as it offer some delightful insight the article missed.

General rule is to go for the fastest h/w possible but then this is no Intel/AMD stuff and there is no Core i3/i5/i7 to differentiate performance. Instead the only way to tell performance without checking benchmark is to look for application cores (or CPU). You'll rarely find these info in spec list of shopping sites and most of the time is full of error or completely messed up so stick to this guide to better differentiate the chipsets.

Application Cores: Think of these as the cores in your computer processor. The number can go as high as 8 and has their own naming scheme like Cortex & Krait series from ARM (Krait is a highly modified ARM core designed by Qualcomm) and Atom chipsets from Intel (they have different names for each gen of cores so will call them Atom for now). ARM has Cortex A7 & A15. Qualcomm has Krait 400. Intel has Atom chipsets with their own custom cores (not based on ARM, will discuss this soon). Performance wise: Cortex A7 < Atom < Cortex A15 < Krait 400. There are a few chipsets based around old/legacy cores like Cortex A5/A9 & Krait 200/300 but those are no longer in production and mobiles based around those are either EOL or discontinued.

NOTE: Mobiles powered by Krait 200/300 chipset are still an excellent choice as they cost below 20k but offers 2 times the performance of Cortex A7 powered mobiles.

Architecture: This may seem irrelevant but just for the sake adding it anyway. Currently in the mobile space there is 2 architecture being used: ARMv7 (as one can expect from ARM itself) and X86-64 (from Intel). All the mobiles added in the guide has ARMv7 with only the Atom being powered by x86-64. This is important because all apps (for now only valid for Android mobiles) are designed for ARMv7 but not for x86-64. If you are an app addict, you may want to have a mobile powered by ARM based chipset.

Graphics processor: There isn't much to talk about mobile GPUs as unlike PC, GPU is integrated directly into the chipset so it boils down to which chipset is powering the mobile. Also unlike PC, where highend processor may get paired up with crappy GPU, mobile chipsets is usually properly balanced.

DO go for these processor according to price range:
Under 10k: Intel Atom or Snapdragon 200/Mediatek 6582 (quadcore Cortex A7).
10-20k: Intel Atom or Snapdragon 400/Mediatek 6592 (octacore Cortex A7).
20-30k: Snapdragon 800 (quadcore Krait 400)
30-40k: Snapdragon 800/801 (quadcore Krait 400)
40k+: Snapdragon 801 (quadcore Krait 400)

DON'T:
Snapdragon 200/Mediatek 6572 (dualcore Cortex A7): more and more mobiles under 10k now ship with quadcore processors then why settle for dualcore.
Snapdragon 400 (quadcore Cortex A7): above 20k you can easily find a mobile with Snapdragon 800 which is 2-3 times faster than Snapdragon 400.
Mediatek 6592 (octacore Cortex A7): excellent choice under 20k but falls face first Snapdragon 800 in the 20k+ section.
Clockspeed: if the processing core is weak, clockspeed won't save the day. 2Ghz quadcore Cortex A7 will get manhandled by 1.7Ghz dualcore Krait 300.
Core count: more is better but only if they can perform. Octacore Cortex A7 is any day regardless of clockspeed slow than quadcore Krait 400.

NOTE: Don't confuse between Snapdragon 400 & Krait 400. The former is a chipset based on Cortex A7 cores whereas the latter is the cores powering the Snapdragon 800 chipset. Snapdragon 801 brings small performance boost to CPU, GPU & memory.


Memory: By memory we have ram & NAND (internal memory). Nowadays most mobiles come equipped with at least 1GB of ram even in under 10k and this should be the bare minimum irrespective of OS. Android Kitkat has a smaller memory footprint but most manufacturers prefer to add a ton of bloatwares which hog up the available ram and makes mobile slow. Add to that with more and more mobile going for HD display even in budget section which requires more buffer space. Even with Windows Phone 1GB ram should be as low as one should go to be safe that upcoming features will be usable and games are supported as unlike Android, Windows Phone check memory requirement per game. If the mobile ships with 2GB ram under 20k, its a bonus.

A recent trend is to launch mobiles without memory card. If you are going for such a smartphone check:
1) If USB-OTG (USB on the go) is supported. You can always copy content of NAND to PC or laptop but for those unknown times a OTG pendrive may come in handy provided your mobile support it.
2) User accessible space is sufficient. Eg: a 16GB NAND will have around 14GB usable out of which 2GB will be taken up by OS and another 2-3GB by the bloatwares. You get barely 10GB out of it.
3) Some NAND are partitioned for user space and application space i.e. 2-3GB is reserved for apps and rest for user to store their songs, videos, etc.

DO go for these ram capacity:
1GB: is you budget too low to get 1GB ram ? save more and but a mobile with minimum 1GB ram.
2GB: only available in a handful of mobiles under 20k but this is becoming a standard with high resolution displays.
3GB: exclusive mostly to the highend or extreme highend, 3GB ram makes sense for mobiles packing FHD display.

DON'T:
512MB: get ready to feel handicapped.
1GB above 20k: chances are the processor is a crappy Snapdragon 400 and packs low resolution display. AVOID.


Display: There isn't much to talk about display size as it completely depends on buyers preference. For most a 4.5-5.0" suites best as it allows one hand operation yet big enough to browse desktop based websites. As for resolution, in lowend section WVGA/FWVGA is the only available resolution with rarely OEM going for qHD or HD. Above 10k, unless going for a 4.0" screen, avoid WVGA at all cost. More and more manufacturers are switching to HD even under 15k and that is what one should get. Also keep a check in ppi (pixel per inch) as it too contributes to sharpness with higher the better but falling below 250 and the screen may loose clarity and sharpness. Finally for the highend section you have Full HD with a few available for as low as 20k price range. Go for these provided the processor is powerful enough (Snapdragon 800 or equivalent) and has 2GB or more ram.

Also not to miss is the display type with TFT being the used mostly but also IPS. Rarely and mostly in the highend section AMOLED display are also available. IPS gives better viewing angle and more life like picture whereas AMOLED has better contrast and may suite those who want to use the mobile for watching videos.

DO go for these resolution depending on screen size:
720X1280: for 4.5" to 5.5".
1080X1920: for 5.0" and above.
check for IPS or AMOLED display whenever possible.

DON'T:
480X800/480X854 on 4.5" or bigger screen: ppi goes so low you'll even text is mostly unreadable.
480X800/480X854 above 10k: you'll likely find more mobiles with qHD (540X960) and HD (720X1280) in this price range.
2560X1440: this is absolute overkill. moreover to drive this much of pixel you'll need a strong battery which won't be there. you know the outcome.


Operating System: Not going to say which OS is better but rather stick to the latest version, more importantly in Android. In case of Windows Phone one gets the official update in a timely manner even for low end or discontinued mobiles but for Android, getting a timely update on a midrange mobile feels more like a dream. For now stick to mobiles which ship Android Kitkat out of the box or update is available instead of getting one powered by older Jellybean OS and hoping the manufacturer will release Kitkat update soon enough as this has never ever worked (read NEVER).

Another point is to check for custom rom support as most mobiles don't receive more than 2 OS updates (from 4.2 to 4.3 and finally 4.4) in best case scenario so those looking for long time support, may well be interested in checking if stable custom rom is available and more importantly if the community (XDA is the go to place) is active or not so future release of Android can be tried safely. That said, mobiles with Qualcomm processor have higher chance of getting custom rom than the ones powered by Mediatek or Exynos.

DO go for these OS:
Android Kitkat: out of the box or update has arrived.

DON'T:
Android 4.3 or below: even if the phone manufacturer said they'll seed update soon, its best to ignore that as previously such promises were not kept.


Battery: If you are buying an Android smartphone, make sure the battery is sufficient capacity. There is no proper guideline for battery capacity but for 4.5" or bigger display a 2000mah battery should be the bare minimum even if it means sacrificing thickness or world's slimmest mobile. For phablets with Snapdragon 800/801, even 3000mah may fall short.


MISC: Just a few irrelevant kind of points that i want to throw in.
1) 4G is beginning to take shape here but only 2300Mhz band is available which is requires TDD-LTE. Some 4G mobiles only supports FDD-LTE and won't work here even if it is 4G ready.
2) Megapixel of a camera doesn't say anything about image quality. Best is to check image samples from reviews.



Important Tips:
1) ARMv8 is around the corner but only for midrange chipset (Snapdragon 410/Mediatek 67xx series) with a big performance jump over quadcore Cortex A7 based chipsets which it'll replace.
2) Snapdragon 805 (Krait 450, Adreno 420, ARMv7) based mobiles will be launched this fall. Brings massive GPU boost. Should appear at
3) Avoid Cortex A5 based processors at all cost.
thetechfreak
Jan 1, 2012 at 2:32 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Awesome Job Sam. This is awesome :D
Skud
Skud #16
Jan 1, 2012 at 2:46 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Nice compilation, Sam. Looks like the TDF is going to see some changes in coming months. ;)
arsenalfan001
Jan 1, 2012 at 2:55 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Nice guide Sam.
Tenida
Tenida #18
Jan 1, 2012 at 3:04 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Wonderful work buddy.Keep it up:)
Vyom
Vyom #19
Jan 1, 2012 at 7:05 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

You saved me the trouble to make a thread for the best Android around Rs. 14k.
I have a shortlist now!

An effort like this can't be awarded with a "thank". :|

But thanks anyway...!! :D Thanks for this new year gift...
coderunknown
Jan 1, 2012 at 10:56 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

thanks everyone. will update it whenever necessary but the last part (25K & higher priced mobile) will take a week. college starts from tomorrow & hence less free time.

You saved me the trouble to make a thread for the best Android around Rs. 14k.
I have a shortlist now!

An effort like this can't be awarded with a "thank". :|

But thanks anyway...!! :D Thanks for this new year gift...

but you already own one. New mobile for whom?
sujoyp
sujoyp #21
Jan 1, 2012 at 11:10 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Nice compilation SAM good work :)

just found 2 corrections under 15-20k section
1. Defy+ screen resolution is 480X854 and not 480x584 as written there.
2. u have named both sections as android smartphone, one should be non-android ;)
dashing.sujay
Jan 1, 2012 at 11:36 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Great work Sam. Some points-

1) In 15-20K section, you've written Non-Andriod section as "Andriod"

2) What about adding a column for internal memory, especially in sub 20k section as they do matter.

3) In second line from top- spelling of PRICELIST. :))

4) One more suggestion of picking 1 or 2 better phones as suggestions in each section. You can take members help who own them.

5) A section of info about mobile processors, chipsets, and graphics would help users a lot.! :)
Vyom
Vyom #23
Jan 1, 2012 at 11:49 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

but you already own one. New mobile for whom?

That one is for a friend/colleague, who maybe secretly hate his Symbian whenever he see my Android!! :D

(no offence to Symbian users...)

thanks everyone. will update it whenever necessary but the last part (25K & higher priced mobile) will take a week. college starts from tomorrow & hence less free time.

It's sad that you won't be able to post regular here, specially since I have just started to get my hands dirty with rooting and all...
Already read completely your "O1 Review" thread and reached Page 7 of "The Optimus One Thread"... :(
krishnandu.sarkar
Jan 2, 2012 at 12:03 AM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Awesome sam :)

Repped. :D
coderunknown
Jan 2, 2012 at 12:21 AM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Nice compilation SAM good work :)

just found 2 corrections under 15-20k section
1. Defy+ screen resolution is 480X854 and not 480x584 as written there.
2. u have named both sections as android smartphone, one should be non-android ;)

thanks for pointing the errors. corrected :smile:

Great work Sam. Some points-

1) In 15-20K section, you've written Non-Andriod section as "Andriod"

2) What about adding a column for internal memory, especially in sub 20k section as they do matter.

3) In second line from top- spelling of PRICELIST. :))

4) One more suggestion of picking 1 or 2 better phones as suggestions in each section. You can take members help who own them.

5) A section of info about mobile processors, chipsets, and graphics would help users a lot.! :)

1. corrected.
2. its there for Android mobiles in sub 20k. for the non-Android mobiles, this doesn't really matter i think. i'll check into this.
3. thanks. was a typo.
4. initially i too thought same. but some may ask why i gave preference to one & ignore the other. so i gave a note at the end of each section which describes in simple language what you need to look at when buying a mobile within that budget.
5. yes. that is a nice idea. will surely do some research & add it in coming days. thanks for the tip :smile:

That one is for a friend/colleague, who maybe secretly hate his Symbian whenever he see my Android!! :D

this is specially true for the old Symbian S60s. those can't be compared to Androids at all. even the dumb OS, BADA (no offence to Samsung Wave owners but BADA 1.* is crap) outmatch & outclasses them in looks & usability. Symbian Anna & then Belle has reduced the gap but still lot has to be done.

It's sad that you won't be able to post regular here, specially since I have just started to get my hands dirty with rooting and all...
Already read completely your "O1 Review" thread and reached Page 7 of "The Optimus One Thread"... :(

i will post regularly (but lately). rooting & installing custom rom is fun & easy. just read the important guidelines given in their respective thread. try something random & you may make the mobile unresponsive or at most need to reinstall the rom again.

Awesome sam :)

Repped. :D

thanks :razz:
TheLetterD
Jan 2, 2012 at 8:56 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Hey, I know this is asking a lot from you but cant we get the Quadrant scores of the Android Phones with Stock and Custom ROM from some website ?
coderunknown
Jan 2, 2012 at 10:06 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

not possible. every mobile have many roms. some have rom in hundreds. then add overclock & you are looking at around 100 different configurations per mobile. also quadrant will always be high for custom rom even for slower mobiles. have seen Galaxy5 score around 1.5k in quadrant. outmatching almost all highend mobiles with stock rom.
dashing.sujay
Jan 2, 2012 at 10:57 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

^What is quadrant?
Vyom
Vyom #29
Jan 2, 2012 at 11:07 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

^ A simple Google search could have saved you a lot of embarrassment! :)
But if you got genuinely failed in search attempts, here is the app, which is in question here...
*market.android.com/details?id=com.aurorasoftworks.quadrant.ui.standard&hl=en

It's a benchmarking app, which gauges the capabilities of your android phone, with respect to other phones.
dashing.sujay
Jan 2, 2012 at 11:12 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

^Well I don't feel embarassed to ask anything upto some limit. :) And firstly I was too lazy to search :p Also I guesses it to be something like that (it was clear from above convo), but just wanted to be sure. :)
Vyom
Vyom #31
Jan 2, 2012 at 11:39 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

No hard feeling dude.. just felt like a little trolling.. thats all... :D

Btw, @Sam: I am finding Motorola Defy to be a good phone for my friend, as long as he doesn't have that "brand" mania. (He says he don't like "Motorola" and that he have used "Motorola Phones", don't know how to remove the mania from him).

Just wanted to confirm one thing. Does Motorola Defy really have 1.3 Gb as internal memory? Cause, GSMArena says it has 2 GB!
coderunknown
Jan 3, 2012 at 9:51 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Btw, @Sam: I am finding Motorola Defy to be a good phone for my friend, as long as he doesn't have that "brand" mania. (He says he don't like "Motorola" and that he have used "Motorola Phones", don't know how to remove the mania from him).

next option he'll consider is Galaxy Ace. show him the chart of 10-15k mobile. specially ram. moreover Defy have 2 times the resolution of Ace. if not Defy, Xperia Mini Pro can be brought from letsbuy for just 13.2k after applying coupon code.

Just wanted to confirm one thing. Does Motorola Defy really have 1.3 Gb as internal memory? Cause, GSMArena says it has 2 GB!

2Gb rom. 1.3Gb free for apps :smile:
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #33
Jan 4, 2012 at 10:08 AM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Gr8 work Sam..keep it up
R
rajan1311 #34
Jan 7, 2012 at 4:31 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

great work buddy...

would be hard to keep it updated though, with all the falling prices :)

PS: Just wanted to add, Lumia 710 (and some other W7.5 phones) come with 25GB of cloud storage, which is actually pretty useful...
coderunknown
Jan 7, 2012 at 11:49 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

LG & Sony Ericsson mobiles too have this facility provided by BOX. its like offering a memory card but lot safe but those are excluded. different shops offer different schemes at different times.

would be hard to keep it updated though, with all the falling prices :)

as it is not a pricelist, so can be updated in a monthly manner. all i need to do remove old mobiles replaced by newly launched ones. if there is a major pricecut, mobiles will get shift from 1 section to another :smile:
ofabhishek
Jan 8, 2012 at 5:31 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Some real nice work done by Sam without expecting any profit, hats off....

i hope guys in need of buying new phones go through it before creating individual thread...
coderunknown
Jan 8, 2012 at 6:22 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Some real nice work done by Sam without expecting any profit, hats off....

thanks & the main reason behind all these effort is what you have already said. also at times its easy to check mobile within a budget by opening this thread rather than checking flipkart, legstuy, infibeam, etc where a lot of information are either missing or scattered.
N
NainO #38
Jan 12, 2012 at 2:01 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Great work Sam !!! :)
coderunknown
Jan 14, 2012 at 5:28 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

thanks :razz:
clmlbx
clmlbx #40
Jan 14, 2012 at 6:43 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Nice Guide Sam, but Galaxy R should be in 15-20K mark last heard price were dropped and now it is under 20K rolling around 19K something
S
sountha #41
Jan 14, 2012 at 7:03 PM
Re: Mobile buyers guide

FROM 5-10K:

Things to look for under this budget:
  • Android OS
  • 3-3.2" screen
  • HVGA resolution
  • 3.2Mp camera

Android Smartphone:
Mobile | Operating System | Display | Resolution | Camera | Processor | Ram | Internal Memory Dell XCD35 | Android 2.2 | 3.5" | 480X800 | 3.2 | Qualcomm MSM7227 600Mhz | 256Mb | 200Mb
LG Optimus NET | Android 2.3 | 3.2" | 320X480 | 3.2 | Qualcomm MSM7227T 800Mhz | 512Mb | 150Mb
LG Optimus One | Android 2.3 | 3.2" | 320X480 | 3.2 | Qualcomm MSM7227 600Mhz | 512Mb | 200Mb
Samsung Galaxy Y | Android 2.3 | 3" | 240X320 | 2 | Broadcom BCM21553 832Mhz | 290Mb | 180Mb
Samsung Galaxy Fit | Android 2.3 | 3.3" | 240X320 | 5 | Qualcomm MSM7227 600Mhz | 280Mb | 160Mb


ANDROID BUYERS NOTE: Only Qualcomm Snapdragon & TI OMAP series chipsets support flash in browser i.e. to watch video online through browser. Also these chipsets have either Adreno 205 & PowerVR SGX530 GPU which is way better than Adreno 200 GPU found in the older MSM series chipsets. Live with Walkman, Xperia Pro & Fire XT comes with front camera.

Hi Sam,

Firstly, thanks for the very helpful guide you have made! I was thinking to buy the Dell XCD 35. My budget is about 10k. As per the features, 600Mhz proccy & 512MB RAM (some guys in reviews have mentioned 512 MB of RAM, can you please confirm).
Will this be a good buy given that I am open to root the phone using cyanogenmod 7 (I know it will void the warranty!)?
I was checking out the Galaxy Y too but the screen res is too low :-|

Any other suggestions?

Thanks
Skud
Skud #42
Jan 14, 2012 at 7:12 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Nice Guide Sam, but Galaxy R should be in 15-20K mark last heard price were dropped and now it is under 20K rolling around 19K something


Galaxy R is still going at 24k here at Patna.
clmlbx
clmlbx #43
Jan 14, 2012 at 9:25 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

24K:shock: check here..that says 20990 but I heard some one buying at 19K something..

check this thread too user bought it at 20K
coderunknown
Jan 14, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Re: Mobile buyers guide

online price is 21k. hence R is in 20-25k section.

Hi Sam,

Firstly, thanks for the very helpful guide you have made! I was thinking to buy the Dell XCD 35. My budget is about 10k. As per the features, 600Mhz proccy & 512MB RAM (some guys in reviews have mentioned 512 MB of RAM, can you please confirm).
Will this be a good buy given that I am open to root the phone using cyanogenmod 7 (I know it will void the warranty!)?
I was checking out the Galaxy Y too but the screen res is too low :-|

Any other suggestions?

Thanks

XCD35 new stock have 512Mb ram according to new buyers. but if you want to game, that 600Mhz ARM v6 won't be sufficient. you need a 800Mhz-1Ghz ARM v7 for that.

Second option is the ageing Optimus One that recently got official support for Cyanogenmod but the screen size as well as resolution comes down. The combination works well but you'll loose 0.3" screen.

Last Option is HTC Explorer. processor is 600Mhz but based on ARM v7 & GPU even if same as Dell & LG is clocked higher. Get it only if you are ready to play around with custom rom.
S
sountha #45
Jan 15, 2012 at 9:56 PM
Re: Mobile buyers guide

online price is 21k. hence R is in 20-25k section.



XCD35 new stock have 512Mb ram according to new buyers. but if you want to game, that 600Mhz ARM v6 won't be sufficient. you need a 800Mhz-1Ghz ARM v7 for that.

Second option is the ageing Optimus One that recently got official support for Cyanogenmod but the screen size as well as resolution comes down. The combination works well but you'll loose 0.3" screen.

Last Option is HTC Explorer. processor is 600Mhz but based on ARM v7 & GPU even if same as Dell & LG is clocked higher. Get it only if you are ready to play around with custom rom.

Thanks Sam, I didn't quite like the build of the optimus one/Net. Though it is a balanced phone. Explorer RAM is less right? Using Custom ROM's should be safe I guess if I follow the guides I hope.

Finally: :smile:
XCD 35 or Explorer or Galaxy Y, or Wave Y?

Priorities: Good screen, GPS should be good, I have a PSP so don't care much about gaming.

Thanks again!
coderunknown
Jan 16, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Re: Mobile buyers guide

Thanks Sam, I didn't quite like the build of the optimus one/Net. Though it is a balanced phone. Explorer RAM is less right? Using Custom ROM's should be safe I guess if I follow the guides I hope.

nope. Explorer got full 512Mb ram. only problem is Sense UI is so heavy & massive that very little space is left of the 512Mb rom for app installation.

Finally: :smile:
XCD 35 or Explorer or Galaxy Y, or Wave Y?

Priorities: Good screen, GPS should be good, I have a PSP so don't care much about gaming.

Thanks again!

Explorer: less internal space. fixed focus camera. Cortex A5 based processor (means faster in short).
XCD35: high resolution screen, 512Mb ram but processor is slow (same that is found in all entry level Androids). stuck in Android 2.2
Galaxy Y: high clocked processor & have dedicated GPU. 300Mb ram. but 3" with 240X320 screen which is ok for the screen but not recommended if you like testing apps and games.
Wave Y: ONLY if you want a non-Android smartphone. it has everything a smartphone need to have. but BADA can be a dealbreaker. i personally will never go for BADA as it has matured a lot since the original Wave mobiles but not for me.
pramudit
pramudit #47
Jan 22, 2012 at 8:12 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

@sam check lg optimus net dual row...
The attributes have been shifted...
ofabhishek
Jan 23, 2012 at 4:47 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Galaxy R is still going at 24k here at Patna.

scanned most of the shops in patna for prices of mobiles & other electronics.. they alwyz quote unexpectedly higher prices....
i've almost stopped buying gadgets, peripherals from local shops

here in BGP SGR is available for 22k smthng....
coderunknown
Jan 23, 2012 at 5:26 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

@sam check lg optimus net dual row...
The attributes have been shifted...

thanks for pointing. corrected :razz:
coderunknown
Jan 29, 2012 at 1:50 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

Mobile list updated with new entries & several old ones have been removed. for changelog, check the the 4th post.

Its not February yet, but updated the list a bit early as next 2-3days i'll be busy.
dude_gamer
Jan 29, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

Hi sam,
nice work but there is one mistake. you mentioned nokia asha 300 in "changelog" instead of nokia asha 200.
coderunknown
Jan 29, 2012 at 4:49 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

grrr, another typo. thanks a lot for pointing :razz:
Vyom
Vyom #53
Jan 29, 2012 at 8:29 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

Hmm... Dell XCD and LG Optimus One removed.
So there's no chance to get Dell XCD now isn't it. For a friend. Doesn't look like there's a good Android option around 7-8k like Dell XCD35, now.
funskar
funskar #54
Jan 29, 2012 at 8:49 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

scanned most of the shops in patna for prices of mobiles & other electronics.. they alwyz quote unexpectedly higher prices....
i've almost stopped buying gadgets, peripherals from local shops

here in BGP SGR is available for 22k smthng....

my frnd bought 2 days back sgr for 19.5k from darbhanga 165kms from patlipitra[patna]
coderunknown
Jan 30, 2012 at 12:27 AM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

Hmm... Dell XCD and LG Optimus One removed.
So there's no chance to get Dell XCD now isn't it. For a friend. Doesn't look like there's a good Android option around 7-8k like Dell XCD35, now.

you may find XCD35 at Dell showroom. local shops & even online shops have stopped selling this mobile. hence removed.
pramudit
pramudit #56
Jan 31, 2012 at 12:54 AM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

:hyper: xperia active is now below 15k, is it real or just a typo.....?
coderunknown
Jan 31, 2012 at 1:10 AM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

:hyper: xperia active is now below 15k, is it real or just a typo.....?

Xperia Active - HomeShop18. out of stock. if it doesn't return in stock in a few days, then it going back to 15-20k section.
dude_gamer
Jan 31, 2012 at 5:10 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

Hi Sam,

Update the List: Nokia Asha 300 is now available. in price range 5K-10K section (Rs.6835/-).
*www.flipkart.com/mobiles/nokia/asha-300-itmd3v9xfpjqjxuh
coderunknown
Jan 31, 2012 at 5:35 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

Hi Sam,

Update the List: Nokia Asha 300 is now available. in price range 5K-10K section (Rs.6835/-).
Nokia Asha 300: Price in India, Reviews, Specification: Flipkart.com

i know Asha 300 is available but its a dumb phone. Symbian Series40 OS. can't even multitask :neutral: it packs a 1Ghz processor but whats the use. a 500-600Mhz processor is an overkill for it.

i "may" add a feature phone list to the 5-10k section. if i do, this will be part of that list.
dude_gamer
Jan 31, 2012 at 5:58 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

ok sam i also know its dumb phone as it as Symbian Series 40 OS.but those who want 5MP camera in 6835/- so its best choice.(if camera matter with tight budget) & also its has 3G connectivity.
A
Feb 11, 2012 at 8:43 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

One question, why isn't the original Motorola Defy listed? It's a good phone with superb dev support.
coderunknown
Feb 11, 2012 at 9:18 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

Changelog:
29-1-2012:
Added GPRS column to sub 2k mobile
Added weight column to all sections section
Added Nokia 100 to upto 2k section
Added Nokia X2-02 to 2-5k section
Added Samsung Ch@t 222 to 2-5k section
Added Xperia Active to 10-15k section
Added LG Optimus Sol to 15-20k section
Added BlackBerry Curve 9380 to 15-20k section
Added HTC Desire HD to 20-25k section
Transferred Nokia 500 from 10-15k to 5-10k
Transferred Nokia N8 from 20-25k section to 15-20k section
Removed Samsung Guru Dual 26
Removed Champ Duos
Removed C3011
Removed LG Optimus One
Removed Dell XCD35
Removed Motorola Defy
Removed BlackBerry Bold 9650
Removed Sony Ericsson Xperia arc

Reason: other than Ebay, out of stock everywhere. its a discontinued mobile now. so removed. more mobiles will get farewell in next month's edition and a new list might be added.
coderunknown
Feb 15, 2012 at 7:11 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

A lot of new mobiles are being launched (some are already up & selling) in this month but as i am really busy with some work so will update the front chart next month.
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #64
Feb 23, 2012 at 8:32 AM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

can you please add one more column for price and update the price from Phonecurry or other indian site.. that will be very helpful
coderunknown
Feb 23, 2012 at 6:25 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

if there will be a pricelist (maybe by me or if someone else is interested) then it'll be a separate thread. adding pricelist will make this thread like some 100 page lost within a single day and i know the pain of updating prices so excluded them. price was there when i first made but before posting removed. this thread should be used just to quickly find the appropriate mobiles under a certain price and then hunt down the lowest price at online shops.

also prices fluctuate so much that i'll have to keep checking for prices every single day. for prices i suggest 91mobiles.
coderunknown
Feb 25, 2012 at 9:57 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

UPDATED :grin: a few new entries, a bit of cleanup & finally camera section (for now just 3 mobiles).

time to work on March Special Edition ;-)
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #67
Feb 25, 2012 at 10:38 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

Hey sam i m going to buy a new phone i m thinking samsung e2230 or nokia c1_02... Which one will be good and are you going to add any more phone for under 2k category.... and what option for upto 2.5k budget
vickybat
vickybat #68
Feb 25, 2012 at 10:39 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

Htc explorer is 9.5k everywhere. That's a terrific price imo. Its my target now.:)
coderunknown
Feb 25, 2012 at 11:08 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

Hey sam i m going to buy a new phone i m thinking samsung e2230 or nokia c1_02... Which one will be good and are you going to add any more phone for under 2k category.... and what option for upto 2.5k budget

i have already added the missing phones to under 2k category. Nokia C1-02 is discontinued so removed it. I doubt there will be any new sub 2k mobiles.

so go for 2230 (or 2232 dual sim).

Htc explorer is 9.5k everywhere. That's a terrific price imo. Its my target now.:)

yup. 9.5k is a terrific price for that little powerhouse. so when are you going to have it?
vickybat
vickybat #70
Feb 25, 2012 at 11:16 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

^^ Soon buddy. Saving up a bit for it now.:)
coderunknown
Feb 25, 2012 at 11:20 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

^^ by then price may come down to 9k :razz: worth the wait i must say
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #72
Feb 28, 2012 at 8:05 AM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

come on i am waiting for March special thread... include more android phone please
coderunknown
Feb 28, 2012 at 11:45 AM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: February 2012

working on something else (read a second guide). So March edition won't be anything new. What i have planned will take a lot of time to implement but i'll surely do it soon :)
aroraanant
Mar 5, 2012 at 6:46 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

I was wondering where to post this news, so instead of creating a new thread I am posting it here only.
Desire HD available for 19k.
And Blackberry Playbook 16GB for 13.5k at saholic
aroraanant
Mar 5, 2012 at 7:02 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

Oh I knew that but I forgot....he he he...
Anyways I m posting the same over there. :)
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #77
Mar 6, 2012 at 3:25 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

hey how is that Huwaei, Beetel, HCL and ZTE phone, are they good in build quality and performance..
pramudit
pramudit #78
Mar 6, 2012 at 4:44 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

hcl- afaik ulit got no mobbile, only tablet...
zte- rebranded by spice micromax and idea.....
huawei- hard to find and almost nil service centre....
thetechfreak
Mar 6, 2012 at 5:29 PM
hey how is that Huwaei, Beetel, HCL and ZTE phone, are they good in build quality and performance..

No. they arent good in any of things you metioned. best avoided :(
coderunknown
Mar 6, 2012 at 6:10 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

hey how is that Huwaei, Beetel, HCL and ZTE phone, are they good in build quality and performance..

Huawei has good presence in India so you can buy. Beetel = rebranded chinese crap. avoid. ZTE & HCL can't be found here.

if you are thinking of getting an Android mobile from any of these, i'll suggest better invest in some known brand as service center is pretty scare for both the Chinese giants.
F
fz8975 #81
Mar 7, 2012 at 6:48 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

There are 2 variants of Galaxy SII. I1900 & I1900G. The latter is nowadays available here and packs TI OMAP processor & PowerVR540 GPU against Samsung Exynos processor & Mali 400MP GPU. Check before you buy as PowerVR 540W is old & slow
i got confused here
which one to buy 1900 or 1900G ?
coderunknown
Mar 7, 2012 at 6:59 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

definitely I1900.
F
fz8975 #83
Mar 7, 2012 at 10:09 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

1900 and 1900G both are available right ??
coderunknown
Mar 7, 2012 at 10:16 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

online sites are selling the G mainly. how to check?

Graphics: PowerVR SGX540
TI OMAP have PowerVR GPU whereas Samsung Exynos have ARM Mali GPU.
pramudit
pramudit #86
Mar 9, 2012 at 6:32 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012


If Its 1900 then the site should show ARM MALI GPU....
IF its 1900G then the site would show PowerVR SGX540 graphics.....
F
fz8975 #87
Mar 9, 2012 at 9:48 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

if there is s ii from samsung which is equivalent from Sony erricsson
coderunknown
Mar 9, 2012 at 11:07 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

equivalent? well Xperia S is lot better than S2 but is yet to be launched and will surely cost a bomb. your next option is to get HTC Sensation (not XE) for some 23k. this wins hands down against R & matches the Galaxy S2 (G). Go for it.
Sujeet
Sujeet #89
Mar 10, 2012 at 10:57 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

Damn cool man.
Such a comprehensive guide.MUST HAVE TAKEN A LOT OF TIME
coderunknown
Mar 13, 2012 at 11:36 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

^^ it takes more time to maintain that huge list.

BTW, MEGA UPDATE :grin:

check first page. lot of changes :razz:
thetechfreak
Mar 17, 2012 at 8:48 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

I think this reference should be expanded for Tablets too. What say, should I stary work on it :wink: ?

Budget wise- upto 20k and above.
coderunknown
Mar 17, 2012 at 9:58 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

tablet? well tablet should have a different list. mobiles & tablets doesn't mix properly. also there are not way too many tablets. most are desi ones.
thetechfreak
Mar 19, 2012 at 6:12 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

@Sam OK. It seems there arent many buyers too. It seems you are right. Not many tablets to distinguish what to buy and what to avoid :p
pratik385
pratik385 #94
Mar 26, 2012 at 5:45 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

@ SAM

Woah :D
Very Nice thread man :)
Legendary \m/
Keep up the good work man, Thank you very much :)
theserpent
Mar 26, 2012 at 11:41 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

@sam galaxy ace has 280 mb ram.
pramudit
pramudit #97
Mar 27, 2012 at 3:13 AM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

@sam galaxy ace has 280 mb ram.

thats the usable ram. Actual RAM is 384MB only but a part of it is used by GPU and some part is reserved......
sky770
sky770 #98
Mar 27, 2012 at 11:23 AM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

@sam

You might want to try adding Vodafone's Smart (VF858), (a Huawei rebranded phone; some members of XDA have successfully ported CM 7 & 9 (YES ICS!! :D) on it and its working fine :) )

Its an android smartphone Check specs @ gsmarena. its available at less than 5k + 2 years of warranty (confirmed that its covered by vodafone) from any vodafone store across country.

Unlocking related info: yes its unlockable too.

PS: sam..mukku aase? :D
coderunknown
Mar 27, 2012 at 12:08 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

a lot of such rebranded mobiles exist. i have excluded all. also android under 5k is faildroid.

mukku? mane?
sky770
sky770 #100
Mar 27, 2012 at 10:36 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

android under 5k is faildroid.

-1 hey, i guess you should check XDA and moreover youtube for proof:-x
It does support ICS with CM9 infact CM v.7.x makes its battery last like 1day+ :D (i ain't kiddin here;trust me :|)

and YES people who browse the thread should be aware of each and every possible "better/good/best" options they have at their disposal.

oorrraaaaah TDF members?? :D

mukku? mane?

LOLz I thought you must be an assamese(as you're from Guwahati:mrgreen:; nvm am not assamese :p)

btw in assamese mukku== cigarette :D

(DISCLAMER: Smoking is Injurious to health! :| :D ..btw I don't smoke :p)
coderunknown
Mar 28, 2012 at 12:33 AM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

^^ i am assamese. and mukku doesn't mean cigarette.
pramudit
pramudit #102
Mar 28, 2012 at 12:39 AM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

-1 hey, i guess you should check XDA and moreover youtube for proof:-x
It does support ICS with CM9 infact CM v.7.x makes its battery last like 1day+ :D (i ain't kiddin here;trust me :|)

and YES people who browse the thread should be aware of each and every possible "better/good/best" options they have at their disposal.

Only ICS or CM is not what make a mobile good. Screen size, touch response, battery life, camera and blah blah blah all make phone worth for the money you pay. Every phone below 5k have small screen(most with resistive type), low battery life(some with 2hrs talk-time are also there) etc etc so they are just fail. Also remember about 90% people dont even know about custom firmware and even if they know it they wont do it cause it says Warranty will be void....
coderunknown
Mar 31, 2012 at 4:36 AM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

updated and more update coming soon.

HTC One series added. but one can't buy them just yet.
aroraanant
aroraanant #104
Mar 31, 2012 at 4:38 AM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

^^^^
They are worth waiting. ;)
coderunknown
Apr 1, 2012 at 3:36 AM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

1st April update done. no fooling around :)
sky770
sky770 #106
Apr 1, 2012 at 9:20 AM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

Only ICS or CM is not what make a mobile good. Screen size, touch response, battery life, camera and blah blah blah all make phone worth for the money you pay. Every phone below 5k have small screen(most with resistive type), low battery life(some with 2hrs talk-time are also there) etc etc so they are just fail. Also remember about 90% people dont even know about custom firmware and even if they know it they wont do it cause it says Warranty will be void....

- resistive..? u kiddin guess you should check the specs of the phone "i've been talking abt" :|
FYI it DOES have a capacitive touch screen
- touch looks ok for a sub 5k android; read review-check youtube :)

- small screen? for sub5k range what else do ya want??! :O

- low battery? again check specs (the mah of the batt. + reviews & youtube.)

- i do agree newbies dont even know about firmware n stuff. BUT.. :D
it could be of help to those who are actually power users and are willing to try ICS/CM at an ok-ok (not cool but yes "fine") experience at sub 5k range :p

:|

and yea do check XDA for huawei u8160 (AFAIK thats the vodafone 858 smart).



ANYWAYs, as the phone itself is still stuck at a price of 4995 INR on Vodafone's website and the same model is selling at around 3.9k INR (converted from pounds) in UK.
I really won't be recommending this phone to TDF fellas :p

peace~:mrgreen:
coderunknown
Apr 1, 2012 at 4:30 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

i'll add these 5k Androids once there are a few more.
thetechfreak
Apr 11, 2012 at 3:58 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

Didn't know where to post it so putting here itself :wink:

Digit- Optimus 4x Hands On.
saswat23
saswat23 #109
Apr 14, 2012 at 11:18 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

Well Nokia Asha 200 is a dual SIM. Correction needed.
coderunknown
Apr 14, 2012 at 11:21 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

^^ thanks for pointing. corrected.
saswat23
saswat23 #111
Apr 14, 2012 at 11:38 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

BTW why dont you link the models to '91mobiles' instead of GSM Arena. It will help viewers to get the specs as well as the price @ different online shops.
coderunknown
Apr 15, 2012 at 4:15 AM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

^^ now you are suggesting this :(
well at time of writing that thing didn't came to my mind. i always visit 91mobile to find latest pricing. lets see. just changing links will take 30-40min. can be done. thanks for the idea BTW :razz:

UPDATE

now links point to 91mobile rather than GSMArena :)

thanks a lot to saswat for the idea :)
saswat23
saswat23 #113
Apr 15, 2012 at 9:58 AM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

^^ You Are Welcome :wink:
Vyom
Vyom #114
Apr 15, 2012 at 11:47 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

Wow man! Changing all those links could have been quite tiresome!
But, can't help it. It's not a public doc, which any one can edit! :rolleyes:

Nice job sam.
Vyom
Vyom #116
Apr 16, 2012 at 1:37 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

Well, thanks to this thread, it was easy for me to suggest someone Nokia 500, for whom the concerned point was large screen, good battery life and good camera.

Btw, @Sam: Small correction. You missed out to put the correct link for Nokia 500. :)

Which led me to check all other links. But those were correct! :D
coderunknown
Apr 16, 2012 at 3:20 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

Well, thanks to this thread, it was easy for me to suggest someone Nokia 500, for whom the concerned point was large screen, good battery life and good camera.

but almost all buyers of Nokia 500 said to avoid it. it has 5MP camera but i doubt its quality. and it hangs more than a desi Android :|

Btw, @Sam: Small correction. You missed out to put the correct link for Nokia 500. :)

ah, thanks for pointing. i missed it somehow :)
pramudit
pramudit #118
Apr 28, 2012 at 12:32 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

htc desire is now selling for 16k and htc rhyme for 18k... both phones got a major price cut...
aroraanant
aroraanant #119
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:41 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

^^^^
I think you are talking about HTC Desire S and not the old desire.
pramudit
pramudit #120
Apr 28, 2012 at 8:08 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

sorry, forgot to add S...
coderunknown
Apr 28, 2012 at 9:39 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

htc desire is now selling for 16k and htc rhyme for 18k... both phones got a major price cut...

Rhyme back to 23k. makes no sense. for the first time a old mobiles carries more value than its successor (Desire S vs One V). last time i remember it was Spica vs Galaxy3. G3 being a crap successor of Spica.
kool
kool #122
May 3, 2012 at 9:17 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

please post a Android TAB Reference Guide: May 2012. from aakash to iPad. :)
pramudit
pramudit #123
May 3, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

tablet guide is already WIP, check article draft....
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #124
May 3, 2012 at 10:56 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

yeah we are working on tablet guide
coderunknown
May 3, 2012 at 11:15 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

please post a Android TAB Reference Guide: May 2012. from aakash to iPad. :)

making this type of guide requires a lot of time which i don't have. let others do it. i'll stick it once done.
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #126
May 7, 2012 at 5:04 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

man i dont have computer at home so i can only prepare the guide from office pc. and that tn in a very short break time.
E
May 20, 2012 at 8:01 AM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

Why is there no Desire S in this list?
coderunknown
May 20, 2012 at 12:35 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

Desire S is discontinued, though you can find it in online shops. Also One V, Desire S's successor is there. Last gen mobiles are removed once their successor are announced or availability becomes a problem.
aroraanant
aroraanant #129
May 20, 2012 at 1:12 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

@SAM it shouldn't be removed so soon as it is widely available online and also it is a good option for people looking for a phone with a front cam and a FM radio which is not there in One V
E
May 21, 2012 at 7:34 AM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

Really, manufacturing is stopped? Thats bad news, i was planning on buying it.
And by the way SAM Desire S' successor is One S not One V.
coderunknown
May 21, 2012 at 9:27 AM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

production stopped doesn't mean you can't consider it. still one of the best mobile at its price range but you have to buy online. either it won't be available locally or at times they haven't updated price still selling at 22k.
coderunknown
May 26, 2012 at 7:08 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

Updated with a few new additions :)
Richie Rich
May 27, 2012 at 12:23 AM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: May 2012

Overall, Xperia P compete HTC Sensation in quadrant benchamark. And the price is almost same, but feature wise Xperia P stab HTC Sensation. So, for 20-25k category Xperia P dominate. As par the new Galaxy S III gonna release on 31st May at Delhi, so it does it having some chance to low the price of Galaxy S II to around 25k?
For 25-30k category Xperia S gonna compete with HTC One S from next month, in benchmark tests HTC One S rules, it has better SAMOLED screen and camera with its aperture 2.0/f, though it is 8MP but having only 16GB (actual around 11GB) no microSD slot.

Benchmarks
See, HTC ONE S beating even Galaxy S III in some benchamaks.
D
dr.rdb #134
Jun 5, 2012 at 7:34 AM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: July 2012

it's awesome listing !! :) kudos to you!
dashing.sujay
Jun 7, 2012 at 2:06 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: July 2012

Asha 311 @ 6.5k looks good specs wise.
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #136
Jun 15, 2012 at 6:54 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: July 2012

How is idea id918 for rs 6k, is it worth the money
coderunknown
Jun 15, 2012 at 7:36 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: July 2012

^^ Alcatel OT-918D

powered by Mediatek MT6573
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #138
Jun 15, 2012 at 10:57 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: July 2012

Looking at comext on gsmarena it is a good phone. so is it a good deal?
coderunknown
Jun 16, 2012 at 12:36 AM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: July 2012

its not made by Huawei. Looks ok but the battery is really poor. try dual sim + 3G and it won't even last 3hrs i guess.
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #140
Jun 16, 2012 at 10:25 AM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: July 2012

but features wise is it good at this price
coderunknown
Jun 16, 2012 at 5:09 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: July 2012

but it may lack a GPU. doesn't mention of any GPU being in the package. better deal if found at ~5k
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #142
Jun 17, 2012 at 5:45 PM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: July 2012

Thanks for reply. will check if it is available for 5k or below
A
aditya113 #143
Jun 20, 2012 at 12:33 AM
Re: Mobile buyers guide

FROM 15-20K:

Things to look for under this budget:
  • 1Ghz processor
  • HD video recording
  • 3.5-4" display

Android Smartphone:
Mobile | Operating System | Weight | Display | Resolution | Protection | Camera | Video | Videocall Camera | Processor | GPU | Ram | Internal Memory Sony Xperia U | Android 2.3 | 110g | 3.5" LED-backlit LCD | 480X854 | Scratch-resistant glass | 5 + LED | 720p | YES | STE NovaThor U8500 1Ghz dual core | ARM Mali 400 | 512MB | 4GB
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V | Android 4.0 | 126g | 3.7" LED-backlit LCD | 480X854 | Scratch-resistant glass | 5 + LED | 720p | YES | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon 1Ghz | Adreno 205 | 512MB | 320MB
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray | Android 4.0 | 100g | 3.3" LED-backlit LCD | 480X854 | Scratch-resistant glass | 8 + LED | 720p | YES | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon 1Ghz | Adreno 205 | 512MB | 300MB
Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro | Android 4.0 | 142g | 3.7" LED-backlit LCD | 480X854 | Scratch-resistant glass | 8 + LED | 720p | YES | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon 1Ghz | Adreno 205 | 512MB | 320MB
Sony Xperia Sola | Android 2.3 | 107g | 3.7" LED-backlit LCD | 480X854 | Scratch-resistant glass | 5 + LED | 720p | NO | STE NovaThor U8500 1Ghz dual core | ARM Mali 400 | 512MB | 5GB
Motorola DEFY XT | Android 2.3 | 115g | 3.7" | 480X854 | Gorilla Glass | 5 + LED | 480p | YES | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A 1Ghz | Adreno 200 | 512MB | 1GB
LG Optimus Sol | Android 2.3 | 110g | 3.8" Ultra AMOLED | 480X800 | Gorilla Glass | 5 | 720p | VGA | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon 1Ghz | Adreno 205 | 512MB | 1GB
LG Optimus L7 P705 | Android 4.0 | 122g | 4.3" IPS LCD | 480X800 | Gorilla Glass | 5 + LED | 480p | YES | Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 1Ghz | Adreno 200 | 512MB | 2.4GB
HTC One V | Android 4.0 | 115g | 3.7" | 480X800 | NA | 5 + LED | 720p | NO | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 1Ghz | Adreno 205 | 512MB | 4GB
Samsung Galaxy S Plus | Android 2.3 | 119g | 4" Super AMOLED | 480X800 | Gorilla Glass | 5 | 720p | YES | Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon 1.4Ghz | Adreno 205 | 512MB | 8GB
Huawei Honor | Android 4.0 | 140g | 4" | 480X854 | NA | 8 + LED | 720p | YES | Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon 1.4Ghz | Adreno 205 | 512MB | 1GB

NON-Android Smartphone:
Mobile | Operating System | Weight | Display | Resolution | Touchscreen/QWERTY | Camera | Video | Videocall Camera | Processor | GPU | Ram HTC Radar | Windows Phone 7.5 | 137g | 3.8" S-LCD | 480X800 | Touchscreen | 5 + LED | 720p | YES | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon 1Ghz | Adreno 205 | 512MB
Nokia E6 | Symbian Belle OS | 133g | 2.5" | 640X480 | Touchscreen + QWERTY | 8 + LED | 720p | YES | ARM11 680Mhz | Broadcom BCM2763 | 256MB
Nokia 701 | Symbian Belle OS | 131g | 3.5" LED-backlit IPS | 360X640 | Touchscreen | 8 + LED | 720p | YES | ARM11 1Ghz | Broadcom BCM2763 | 512MB
BlackBerry Curve 9360 | BlackBerry OS 7.0 | 99g | 2.4" | 480X360 | QWERTY | 5 + LED | 480p | NO | Marvell PXA940 800Mhz | NA | 512MB
BlackBerry Curve 9380 | BlackBerry OS 7.0 | 98g | 3.2" | 360X480 | Touchscreen | 5 + LED | 480p | NO | Marvell PXA930 806Mhz | NA | 512MB
BlackBerry Torch 9860 | BlackBerry OS 7.0 | 135g | 3.7" | 480X800 | Touchscreen | 5 | 720p | NO | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T 1.2Ghz | Adreno 205 | 768MB

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FROM 20-25K:

Things to look for under this budget:
  • Dual Core processor
  • 4” or bigger screen
  • Android 2.3/WP7.5
  • 1080p video recording

Android Smartphone:
Mobile | Operating System | Weight | Display | Resolution | Camera | Video | Videocall Camera | Processor | GPU | Ram | Internal Memory HTC Sensation | Android 2.3 | 148g | 4.3" S-LCD | 540X960 | 8 + LED | 1080p | YES | Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon Dual Core 1.2Ghz | Adreno 220 | 768MB | 1GB
Sony Xperia P | Android 2.3 | 120g | 4" LED-backlit LCD | 540X960 | 8 + LED | 1080p | YES | STE NovaThor U8500 1Ghz dual core | ARM Mali 400 | 1GB | 13GB
Motorola Atrix 2 | Android 2.3 | 147g | 4.3" | 540 x 960 | 8 + LED | 1080p | YES | TI OMAP 4430 1Ghz dual core | PowerVR SGX540 | 1GB | 4.5GB

NON-Android Smartphone:
Mobile | Operating System | Weight | Display | Resolution | Touchscreen/QWERTY | Camera | Video | Videocall Camera | Processor | GPU | Ram Nokia Lumia 800 | Windows Phone 7.5 | 142g | 3.7" AMOLED | 480X800 | Touchscreen | 8 + LED | 720p | NO | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon 1.4Ghz | Adreno 205 | 512MB
BlackBerry Bold 9790 | BlackBerry OS 7.0 | 107g | 2.4" | 480X360 | Touchscreen + QWERTY | 5 + LED | 480p | NO | Marvell PXA930 1Ghz | NA | 768MB

hello sam ! pls help me choose an android phone. my priorities include a good camera,fast browsing,plenty of space for apps and games.my budget is 10-15k but i can pitch in moe if i get all d features i want.pls help :-?
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #144
Jun 20, 2012 at 10:54 AM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: July 2012

Sam: the HTC One V has screen protection or not..coz they show it as NA in most of the sites?
coderunknown
Jun 20, 2012 at 11:43 AM
re: Mobile Reference Guide: July 2012

According to HTC it has some protection. According to most sites, no. But pdadb again lists as having gorilla glass. not sure so skipped it.
aroraanant
aroraanant #146
Jun 22, 2012 at 5:05 PM
Re: Mobile buyers guide

hello sam ! pls help me choose an android phone. my priorities include a good camera,fast browsing,plenty of space for apps and games.my budget is 10-15k but i can pitch in moe if i get all d features i want.pls help :-?

You can get Desire S for16k, if you can find one somewhere online coz you won't get that in local market.
Or can have a look at the following:
HTC Rhyme
HTC One V
Neo V
Saaby
Saaby #147
Jul 23, 2012 at 9:52 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: July 2012

Help me which one should i buy? which is better among sony xperia s and htc one x? im confused... i want the best (not any hypes or sgs3 or iphone).
i see the hardware of htc one x is better than xperia s. what about the music quality, camera and battery capacity?
Arnab boss
Arnab boss #148
Jul 24, 2012 at 1:50 AM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: July 2012

guys has samsung discontinued the galaxy y pro duos model..!! i went to buy it @ mobile store the guy told me it has been discontd and only galaxy y duos is available reason is not selling well due to small screen..!!!

i need a qwerty and touch with dual sim with 3g and other multimedia stuffs within 10k..!!!
any other options..!!
coderunknown
Jul 24, 2012 at 2:17 AM
maybe yes. Galaxy Chat will replace it.
coderunknown
Aug 1, 2012 at 12:24 AM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

thread renamed to The 1-STOP Mobile Buying Guide: August 2012

UPDATE:
added a lot of extra stuff to each section
SOC guide
best buy mobiles
daksh
daksh #151
Aug 1, 2012 at 1:17 AM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

Amazing, truly amazing work :D
D
damien66 #152
Aug 2, 2012 at 9:33 PM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

I am curious, why have the Spice Mi-425 & Karbonn A9 not been mentioned in the 5000-10000 segment. They seem pretty good choices for that price-point.
coderunknown
Aug 2, 2012 at 10:46 PM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

rule no.1
Any mobile that is rebranded and sold through a local brand is excluded even if the same is manufactured by International company.

if i include karbon and spice i'll have to include micromax, lava, iball, etc. So simply excluding any and all local brands.
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #154
Aug 3, 2012 at 8:08 PM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

correction sam...
samsung wave y resolution is 240x400(odd)

sorry sam..my wrong..wave does hv 320x480 res.
coderunknown
Aug 6, 2012 at 12:13 AM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

VB update caused tables to be disabled. guides won't be available till i fix them.
choudang
choudang #156
Aug 24, 2012 at 2:44 PM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

xperia updated to ICS 4.0.
Richie Rich
Sep 4, 2012 at 11:46 AM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

Is there any news of upcoming phones in the budget of under 25k.
coderunknown
Sep 4, 2012 at 12:02 PM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

price cut on Xperia S & One S. Also there is LG Optimus L9 but highly underpowered hardware. no idea of additional launches from Samsung, Sony or HTC.
Richie Rich
Sep 4, 2012 at 1:55 PM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

when we can expect price cut of One S and Xperia S.
coderunknown
Sep 4, 2012 at 1:56 PM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

One S already received a massive 5k pricecut and now both cost 27-28k. Xperia S may get a further pricecut if Ion's price come close to 32k. Current selling for 36k or so.
dashing.sujay
Sep 4, 2012 at 2:00 PM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

Isn't adreno 220 (xperia S) a sucker? :|
coderunknown
Sep 4, 2012 at 2:19 PM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

Isn't adreno 220 (xperia S) a sucker? :|

Mali 400MP is better than 220. But 220 is not that bad. But problem starts when you mix high resolution display and a mediocre GPU.
randomuser111
Sep 4, 2012 at 2:33 PM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

I'd like to disagree there. Xperia S Adreno 220 is very capable and the proof of that can be seen in benchmarks. It scores as much or more in most graphic benchmarks, especially when you consider its running at 1280x720 resolution. :)

Nenamark 2, GL Benchmark 2.5 HD, RD 3D benchmark all prove this fact. Both are about the same.

Let's compare GL Benchmark 2.5 HD scores of Galaxy S2 Mali 400 vs Xperia S Adreno 220. The figures for Galaxy S2 taken from Anandtech and I ran these tests on my XS on stock ROM with no CPU/GPU overclock. But since its GPU based mostly, even if I overclock I can't get any better scores than when its stock. Only GPU OC can help.

GL Benchmark 2.5 Fill Test Mtexels/sec

Galaxy S2 - 395
Xperia S - 124

GL Benchmark 2.5 Fill Text Off Screen 1080p

Galaxy S2 - 312.1
Xperia S - 131

GL Benchmark 2.5 Triangle Texture Test Mtriangles/sec

Galaxy S2 - 9.28
Xperia S - 26.98

GL Benchmark 2.5 Triangle Texture Test OffScreen 1080p

Galaxy S2 - 5.92
Xperia S - 23.77

GL Benchmark 2.5 Triangle Texture Text Fragment Lit Mtriangles/sec

Galaxy S2 - 8.73
Xperia S - 22.19

Gl Benchmark 2.5 Triangle Texture Test Fragment Lit Offscreen 1080p

Galaxy S2 - 5.5
Xperia S - 21.83

GL Benchmark 2.5 Triangle Texture Test Vertex Lit MTriangles/sec

Galaxy S2 - 8.65
Xperia S - 21.89

GL Benchmark 2.5 Triangle Texture Test Vertex Lit Off Screen 1080p

Galaxy S2 - 5.68
Xperia S - 21.16

GL Benchmark 2.5 Egypt HD Frames/sec

Galaxy S2 - 9.1
Xperia S - 13

GL Benchmark 2.5 Egypt HD Offscreen 1080p

Galaxy S2 - 8.8
Xperia S - 8.3

GL Benchmark 2.5 Egypt Classic

Galaxy S2 - 60
Xperia S - 39

GL Benchmark 2.5 Egypt Classic Offscreen 1080p

Galaxy S2 - 31
Xperia S - 20

So, you still think Adreno 220 is quite a bit weaker than Mali400 ? :p

Other benchmark scores -

Nenamark 2 - 39.8fps
RD 3D benchmark - 48 fps
coderunknown
Sep 4, 2012 at 3:11 PM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

mali 400 had some problem and was pointed by many reviews. Adreno and PowerVR are available since along time so all benchmarks works just fine. I think it was anandtech that said Mali 400 is capable but cause of poor support (from either Google or benchmark programmers, not sure) the score was lower than it should be.
randomuser111
Sep 4, 2012 at 3:31 PM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

^
Well that's what the point is, in real world and even in benchmarks the Mali400 doesn't have much over Adreno 220. No doubt it has a lot of potential but its pointless that the potential will never be harnessed. The same was the story with Samsung hummingbird chipset (potentially the fastest and most powerful single core chipset) but it never really could perform as good as it could have. Same goes for Exynos Dual and Exynos Quad this year.

Exynos Quad is also on paper a superior Quad Core chipset than Tegra 3 is, but its getting beaten by One X with Tegra 3 even though on paper Tegra 3 is less powerful.

So calling Adreno 220 quite a bit weaker doesn't really make any sense as its as fast in real world than the Mali 400.
daksh
daksh #166
Sep 4, 2012 at 3:53 PM
Moreover galaxy s2 scores from anandtech are old and they improved drastically after ics update. Exynos is way superior than S3.
randomuser111
Sep 4, 2012 at 4:33 PM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

^
Proof for "way superior" ? You know what let's not even get the Xperia S into the picture. Just compare the Galaxy S2 skyrocket and the Galaxy S2 International. The former has Adreno 220 and the later Mali 400. Compare benchmark scores of both and find out for yourself if Mali 400 is much better or not.

And btw who told you that the above scores are "old" ? GL Benchmark 2.5 only came out last month and this test was also done last month. Check the article date on Anandtech.
Richie Rich
Sep 4, 2012 at 10:51 PM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

As far as i know Galaxy S2 I9100 with all latest updates is much better than Xperia S in terms of performance. Though screen resolution difference is there.

can anybody can tell me what is the current quadrant and antutu score of both the devices with all updates?

Moreover galaxy s2 scores from anandtech are old and they improved drastically after ics update. Exynos is way superior than S3.

Yes, from last year htc sensation lost its market due to some issues and s3 processor performance.
randomuser111
Sep 5, 2012 at 8:30 AM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

^

Buddy, don't blame Qualcomm for HTC's own incompetence in optimizing the S3 chipset. Sony and Samsung could extract Exynos level performance from the S3 chipset but HTC couldn't. And it's not fair that you claim the S3 chipset is weak only because of HTC having not optimized it at all. The Exynos maybe far better than the S3 in Sensation and Sensation XE but it's not way better than the S3 in Xperia S/Galaxy S2 skyrocket. GSMArena shootout between GS2 and Xperia S proved that already.

Anyway I do not know about GS2 but Xperia S Quadrant Score is now ~ 3600 and Antutu ~ 6750
HE-MAN
HE-MAN #170
Sep 9, 2012 at 11:45 PM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

damn man awesome thread
pratyush997
Sep 11, 2012 at 9:21 PM
re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

@you made best Guide ever..
pratyush997
Sep 14, 2012 at 9:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

Hi folks.. How is this one ?
Xperia s for 22k
SONY XPERIA S LT26i WITH 1 YEAR WARRANTY | eBay
coderunknown
Sep 14, 2012 at 10:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

For 4k more you get manufacturers warranty. Your money, Your call.

BTW, A BIG UPDATE:
check post #10 first page. A lot of info are missing and things maybe out of place so please help me fix the errors or missing info.
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #174
Sep 14, 2012 at 11:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

BTW, A BIG UPDATE:
check post #10 first page. A lot of info are missing and things maybe out of place so please help me fix the errors or missing info.

you will definitely not get chipset, processor n gpu used in those Indian phones from any site.. :D i too was looking for the same once...still will let u know if i find it.. :)
coderunknown
Sep 14, 2012 at 11:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

most of the info is available if you spend enough time digging. reviews, XDA (all are rebranded chinese mobiles), benchmark sites (that list the GPU ---> i.e. partly the chipset), etc. but not the cheaper ones.
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aAdirulz #176
Sep 15, 2012 at 9:29 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

@Sam
1st of all thanx for the very nice post n need a Help
i have decided to go for a mobile bt m very confused
my spec are
1ghz processor
512mb ram min
ICS os
andreno205 or more
internal space 4gb min
2000mah battery
3.5 inch min screen (gorrila glass display if )
5mp back with led and front also
at last budget 15k max
if it is a Dual sim then it would be Best plz do a research 4 mine ha
nd plz i dont know any details like which processor is good bad, gpu, ram etc plz suggest a gwd one
nd if can can u mention the best VFM under 5-10, 10-15 plz
thanx
Vyom
Vyom #177
Sep 15, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012


Oh come on...
There are best buys given in this thread. You can search on flipkart using numerous filters. You can come to at least a small comprehensive list of your own!
Do some research lad. This is not a spoon feeding thread!! :?
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aAdirulz #178
Sep 16, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

Oh come on...
There are best buys given in this thread. You can search on flipkart using numerous filters. You can come to at least a small comprehensive list of your own!
Do some research lad. This is not a spoon feeding thread!! :?
i have done that bt not flipkart at phonecuury n Se live with walkman is gwd bt small screen
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hitesh #179
Sep 23, 2012 at 9:41 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

It is written "enchanced" in a5 . Please correct it

Same error in GPU performance chart
coderunknown
Sep 23, 2012 at 9:49 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

lol thats an odd typo. thanks for pointing :)
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hitesh #181
Sep 23, 2012 at 10:03 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

Also where is a100 ?
It is a great phone for 10k

Also is this correct in a9 ?
MSM7627A
It is not mentioned anywhere else . Shouldn't it be msm7227a.
coderunknown
Sep 23, 2012 at 11:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

A100 is discontinued by micromax. online or offline, everywhere it is out of stock. most likely a dual core version of A100 will appear.

7627A = MSM7227A + CDMA or some baseband. performance wise it is same.
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hitesh #183
Sep 24, 2012 at 1:14 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

Thnx for clearing the doubt :)
rohitshakti2
Sep 24, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Re: The 1-STOP Mobile Buying Guide: August 2012

Which of these phones has 3G and is good in terms of quality & features upto Rs.5000/-

ANDROID from INDIAN BRANDs:

UNDER 5K:

MobileOperating SystemDisplayResolutionPixel DensityCameraDual SimProcessorGPURamInternal Memory
Karbonn A5Android 2.33.5"320X4801652MPYESQualcomm MSM7225A 800MhzAdreno 200 (enhanced)512MB200MB
Micromax A25Android 2.32.8"240X3201431.3MPYES1Ghz--256MB120MB
Micromax A44Android 2.33.5"240X3201142MPYES800Mhz--512MB140MB
Micromax A45Android 2.33.5"320X4801652MPYESMediaTek MT6573 650MhzPowerVR sgx 531256MB180MB
Micromax A50 NinjaAndroid 2.33.1"240X3201292MPYESMediaTek MT6573 650MhzPowerVR sgx 531256MB180MB
Micromax A52 AishaAndroid 2.33.2"240X3201252MPYESMediaTek MT6575 1GhzPowerVR sgx 531256MB160MB
Micromax A57 Ninja3Android 2.33.5"320X4801653MPYESQualcomm MSM7227A 1GhzAdreno 200 (enhanced)256MB130MB

FROM 5-10K:

MobileOperating SystemDisplayResolutionPixel DensityCameraVideocall CameraDual SimProcessorGPURamInternal Memory
Karbonn A9Android 2.33.8"480X8002465 + LEDYESNOQualcomm MSM7627A 1GhzAdreno 200 (enhanced)512MB512MB
Karbonn A18Android 4.04.3" IPS LCD480X8002175 + LEDYESYESMediaTek MT6575 1GhzPowerVR SGX 531512MB2.5GB
Micromax A80Android 2.33.7" IPS LCD480X8002525 + LEDYESYESQualcomm MSM7225A 800MhzAdreno 200 (enhanced)256MB100MB
Micromax A84Android 2.34.0" IPS LCD480X8002335 + LEDYESYESQualcomm MSM7227A 1GhzAdreno 200 (enhanced)512MB100MB
Micromax A87 Ninja4Android 2.34.0"480X8002332YESYESQualcomm MSM7227A 1GhzAdreno 200 (enhanced)256MB130MB
Spice Mi 355Android 2.33.5"320X4801655 + LEDYESYESQualcomm MSM7225A 800MhzAdreno 200 (enhanced)512MB140MB
Spice Mi 425Android 4.04.3" IPS LCD480X8002175 + LEDYESNOQualcomm MSM7227A 1GhzAdreno 200 (enhanced)512MB149MB

ABOVE 10K:

MobileOperating SystemDisplayResolutionPixel DensityCameraVideoVideocall CameraProcessorGPURamInternal Memory
Lava XOLO X900Android 2.34" LED backlit LCD600X10242978MP + LED1080pYESIntel Z2460 1.6GhzPowerVR SGX 5401GB16GB (non-expandable)
Micromax A90Android 4.04.3" AMOLED480X8002178MP + LED480pYESMediaTek MT6575 1GhzPowerVR SGX 531512MB2GB
coderunknown
Sep 24, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

yes, nice point. will add 3G next. AFAIK, Karbonn A5 is the only one you should consider unless you want to live with low ram.
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aAdirulz #186
Sep 28, 2012 at 7:48 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

@sam
Need a help 2 decide betwn The 10k n 12k phone
my Choice is "Soxy xperia U" having processor ST-ericsson U8500 and Gpu Mali 400(singlecore)
bt it lack Sd card and m little confused as @sam stated having 4Gb internal bt in 91mobiles it states that 6gb n 4gb for user bt both are from user space point of view.
m gona ask that if it would be enough for installing apps n games? coz i like to experiment wilth apps so asking this silly question.
coderunknown
Sep 29, 2012 at 12:07 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

4GB is available for free use i.e. it'll act like a memory card. 2GB as EXT partition, specially for apps and not available to use by the user. and 2GB is sufficient for most apps, except the EA games that weight at 500MB-1.5GB
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aAdirulz #188
Oct 1, 2012 at 5:35 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

4GB is available for free use i.e. it'll act like a memory card. 2GB as EXT partition, specially for apps and not available to use by the user. and 2GB is sufficient for most apps, except the EA games that weight at 500MB-1.5GB

hey sam m really confused coz i ll buy 2 phones n i want Android n i want 2 buy 1 phone under 10k n another under 15k price bracket
m really confused under 10k segment coz there is a lots of choice n purely by the specif Sony ericsson xperia mini at Rs10299 is value for money as its promised 2 get ICS in near future. my next choice is Sony xperia tripo m confused if u could help me decide betwn the two or suggest a gwd 1 plz urgent.
note i like all international brands ha.
n jst under 15k bracket sony xperia U is gwd piece of cake i think so, wht do u say?
coderunknown
Oct 1, 2012 at 9:01 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

go for Xperia Mini. It already has received ICS and most likely won't receive JB update but have active community support. Other than those, Tipo is another choice but other than slightly bigger display and more internal memory is a letdown.
dalbir
dalbir #190
Oct 2, 2012 at 11:47 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

great work by Sam.
and nice suggestions dashing.sujay.
I agree with dashing.sujay to suggest one or two best phone in the category with the views of the members.
pratyush997
Oct 2, 2012 at 11:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

Good work bro btw you should make a thread just like this about tablets
coderunknown
Oct 3, 2012 at 12:09 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

great work by Sam.
and nice suggestions dashing.sujay.
I agree with dashing.sujay to suggest one or two best phone in the category with the views of the members.

there was a post after the whole guide that point to 1st, 2nd and sometimes 3rd best option and a small explanation. But was removed as updating it was no easy task as i also have to check for pricecut in listed mobiles. lets see, i'll try to make something out of this.

Good work bro btw you should make a thread just like this about tablets

someone else made a tablet but was never updated. will try to make one in my free time.
pulkitpopli2004
Oct 3, 2012 at 1:10 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

someone else made a tablet but was never updated. will try to make one in my free time.

yeah.. nw i m working on that thread... collecting up data of all important tablets in my free tym after work.
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Sangram #194
Oct 3, 2012 at 8:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

where's the micromax A100 ?
there is A90 but not the A100...
coderunknown
Oct 3, 2012 at 9:17 PM
yeah.. nw i m working on that thread... collecting up data of all important tablets in my free tym after work.

i can help in properly arranging the tables and filling any missing info.
theserpent
theserpent #197
Oct 3, 2012 at 9:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

If the rumor i.e galaxy s3 mini does come out it might be a hit.I feel the specs will be
3.7"
1000 or 760 mb ram
1 ghz proccy
perplexed
perplexed #198
Oct 4, 2012 at 10:57 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

If the rumor i.e galaxy s3 mini does come out it might be a hit.I feel the specs will be
3.7"
1000 or 760 mb ram
1 ghz proccy

Not that much downright since they also have Galaxy SII plus in the pipeline as well.. With the latter, they will effectively take on likes of Xperia S of android market..
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aAdirulz #199
Oct 7, 2012 at 10:10 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

go for Xperia Mini. It already has received ICS and most likely won't receive JB update but have active community support. Other than those, Tipo is another choice but other than slightly bigger display and more internal memory is a letdown.

hey sam i just wana low by budget now 4m 10k to 8k and i find there with decent specs
1)HTC xplorer for 8k do u think i should go for it and can i unofficially install ICS on it as i read some where that installing Custom rom or so and so is a bit difficult on HTC cellphones
2)Samsung Galaxy Y bt specs are too low, but at 6300 we cant ask for more
3)Samsung Galaxy Pocket is decent bt same as above at 6300
4)Samsung Galaxy Y Duos Lite gwd vfm at that price of 6700
it will be used by female hands so i dont know wht to go for i think they hardly use any apps or games(my case ha) so plz suggest 4m above r suggest a gwd phone. (no domestic rec plz)
jpushkarh
jpushkarh #200
Oct 8, 2012 at 3:30 PM
Re: The 1-STOP Mobile Buying Guide: August 2012

Any comment on Huawei u5510 I am using it & liked it Very much..
coderunknown
Oct 8, 2012 at 9:15 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

1)HTC xplorer for 8k do u think i should go for it and can i unofficially install ICS on it as i read some where that installing Custom rom or so and so is a bit difficult on HTC cellphones

yes you need first unlock it but possible.

2)Samsung Galaxy Y bt specs are too low, but at 6300 we cant ask for more

at 7k, Explorer it lot better. Instead grab LG Optimus L3

3)Samsung Galaxy Pocket is decent bt same as above at 6300

way too small at 2.8"

it will be used by female hands so i dont know wht to go for i think they hardly use any apps or games(my case ha) so plz suggest 4m above r suggest a gwd phone. (no domestic rec plz)

no to Samsung & LG mobiles then. grab Explorer.

and for all those dumb guys who say Explorer's display is smaller than 3.2", check this:
*i.imgur.com/KBYtr.jpg
my mobile is running Cyanogenmod 9 & Explorer stock GB

Any comment on Huawei u5510 I am using it & liked it Very much..

no idea about these lowend Huawei mobiles. Better check ones from Samsung.
LegendKiller
Oct 9, 2012 at 2:31 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

Well i am looking to buy a good handset between 15-20k. Doing a bit of research on prices on various online sites, i find that xperia p is available at ebay for 17.5k. I went to croma y'day and it seems the handset is excellent and there its priced at 24.5 k!!

The only other handset with a good 4 inch screen in that price range is neo l and galaxy s advance....but some stores are saying that Galaxy s adv is going off the shelf soon.

I don't know if there's any new phone cmg in that price-range as the new lumia's would be expensive and even HTC 8s would be initially priced over 20k's....I asked motorola on FB and they said Atrix HD would be priced at 27k and is due in 2-3 months......

So, basically i am little confused, as i can't see a "wow" device in that range, except xperia-p...(that too on ebay).
coderunknown
Oct 9, 2012 at 2:50 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

S3 Mini & S2 Plus will appear in the 20-30k range. S2 Plus most likely will replace S Advanced.

Atrix HD mayn't be released here if Motorola is pulling off. I hope their group have clear info.

Many have said Xperia L to be a downgrade from Neo V. If you are going for Motorola, why not check Atrix 2? it has slightly bigger display at 4.3"
LegendKiller
Oct 9, 2012 at 8:57 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

No my first choice is obviously xperia-p and if galaxy s3 mini or s2+ fall within my range, there's an event on 11th, i will definetly consider that..
sjoardar
sjoardar #205
Oct 12, 2012 at 1:08 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

Can anyone please advise me about LG Optimus L5 E612 vs Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos I589 perfomance-wise? You may also suggest any other mobile phone in this price range, if that would be better in your opinion/experience.
coderunknown
Oct 12, 2012 at 8:28 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

L5 is way better than Ace Duos in terms of raw power but 320X480 resolution in a 4" screen will look extremely bad.
I have used only one mobile with such low ppi, Samsung Galaxy Fit and it was easily the worst display i have ever seen in a mobile. Get a hands on with L5 then decide if the screen is usable. Performance is fine for that resolution.
Niilesh
Niilesh #207
Oct 13, 2012 at 8:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

You need to format the details of Xperia Mini.(shift it to the right) Also doesn't Desire C has a Flash?
sjoardar
sjoardar #208
Oct 13, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

L5 is way better than Ace Duos in terms of raw power but 320X480 resolution in a 4" screen will look extremely bad.
I have used only one mobile with such low ppi, Samsung Galaxy Fit and it was easily the worst display i have ever seen in a mobile. Get a hands on with L5 then decide if the screen is usable. Performance is fine for that resolution.

Thanks! It's the same impression I got from the reviews that I came across. My experience in Mobile Phone shopping is very bad in Kolkata in that no shop wants to let the prospective customer take one in hand to take a close look and have the feel of it in the hand. No demo model, I guess.Therefore, I was just hoping if someone has any first hand experience and may tell me if the poor display of the L5 would be a real deal breaker. Otherwise, I shall blindly go for it. After all, how bad can the display be? It's not for any show off, and as long as I don't have to squint at it, the display should be acceptable.
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hitesh #209
Oct 14, 2012 at 2:10 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

Any way to know the details of karbonn a1+ 's soc ? This phone looks reallyyyyyyy value for money

Also , why isn't there a dual sim column in indian brand 5k phones ? Just wondering

Can you make a similar thread for tablets ?
jpushkarh
jpushkarh #210
Oct 15, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: September 2012

no idea about these lowend Huawei mobiles. Better check ones from Samsung.

I have written noobs review for Huawei u5510 at Techenclave .... [Review] Huawei u5510 - Fully Loaded, Super Fast, Super Smooth, Java Phone !! .. I have used only 2-3 feature phones yet so . Your experts comment will be helpful ....

Which of these phones has 3G and is good in terms of quality & features upto Rs.5000/-

Have a look @ Huawei u5510 My review [Review] Huawei u5510 - Fully Loaded, Super Fast, Super Smooth, Java Phone !!

Good work bro btw you should make a thread just like this about tablets

+1 Sam
coderunknown
Oct 15, 2012 at 12:08 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

read your review. Looks much better than the 3G samsung mobile my mom is using. got it for same price. camera is absolutely pathetic and 3G with single sim. only plus point is it being extremely lightweight. added to the list :)
blackedition91
Oct 15, 2012 at 2:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

Hey guys, is SE Live with Walkman still in production? Is it good to go with it? Any idea where I can buy it?

P.S Is Xperia ray worth the extra 2.5K considering the same hardware other than better screen and camera?
buddyram
buddyram #213
Oct 15, 2012 at 7:49 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

Smartphones under 15K,
with Android OS,
above 5 MP Camera
Capacitive Touch

I was tempted with Micromax A90 as i maintain dual SIM. If its worth please do suggest me, if not any others below that price range
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #214
Oct 19, 2012 at 6:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

^^xperia pro, xperia ray.......
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #215
Oct 21, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

@sam, have a look at my xperia p review..also want to ask you why don't you link all mobile reviews in first page of this thread?? it will be easier to find price and review of the mobile in one thread...i.e. mobile name n below all links of reviews of respective mobile from all TG members.. :)
coderunknown
Oct 21, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

actually we already have a thread [Index] User Reviews & feedback for Mobile phones that tracks member reviews but not updated in a long time. i'll PM Sarath to update it or do it myself.
sayan8
sayan8 #217
Oct 21, 2012 at 2:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

Hey Sam,
Correction
Karbonn a21 4.5 TFT 386 ram
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #218
Oct 21, 2012 at 6:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

@sam, it's good u guys made separate thread. but still i feel it's even more better to find prices n reviews of the mobile at one place.. :) that thread is not sticky too. :D also separate Reviews ka thread is there for all electronic devices..u just gotta get those links n put here on 1st page in respective price range.. it will be more convenient..that's what i think.. think about it once.. :)
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KeiDash #219
Oct 21, 2012 at 11:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

Hey guys, I was thinking of buying an Android phone within 10k and I first decided on the HTC Explorer (for around Rs.8k) but I thought maybe I could hold out for Diwali and get either the Motorola Defy+ or the Sony Xperia U (both around Rs.13k). Is there any chance of an approximate Rs.3000 discount on either phone during Diwali? I can't go above 10k under any circumstance.

I decided upon the phones I mentioned based on the following factors: 1.Brand. 2.Build quality. 3.Custom rom/root support. 4.Screen size (important point on why I decided to look beyond the HTC explorer)
coderunknown
Oct 22, 2012 at 12:21 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

Hey Sam,
Correction
Karbonn a21 4.5 TFT 386 ram

will check and correct it. BTW ram is 512/768MB i guess. 386MB free, rest used by system.

@sam, it's good u guys made separate thread. but still i feel it's even more better to find prices n reviews of the mobile at one place.. :) that thread is not sticky too. :D also separate Reviews ka thread is there for all electronic devices..u just gotta get those links n put here on 1st page in respective price range.. it will be more convenient..that's what i think.. think about it once.. :)

don't be so lazy. 2 threads, both sticked. one list mobile with specs, second list the reviews for some mobiles. if i start to add review links, the thread will become one hell of a mess. i have already removed multiple columns just to slim things down, add a column for review links, it'll be completely unusable.

Hey guys, I was thinking of buying an Android phone within 10k and I first decided on the HTC Explorer (for around Rs.8k) but I thought maybe I could hold out for Diwali and get either the Motorola Defy+ or the Sony Xperia U (both around Rs.13k). Is there any chance of an approximate Rs.3000 discount on either phone during Diwali? I can't go above 10k under any circumstance. I decided upon the phones I mentioned based on the following factors: 1.Brand. 2.Build quality. 3.Custom rom/root support. 4.Screen size (important point on why I decided to look beyond the HTC explorer)

Xperia U price mayn't fall to such level even with coupon code. Current pricing is still in 14-15k. Defy+ has started disappearing from most online portals and Motorola is least bothered about any pricecuts. Under 10k, get Tipo instead of Explorer just for the internal memory. If you care about custom rom, check Huawei G300. Visit Modaco Forum. They have a huge support for G300 there, XDA too maybe but need to check.
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #221
Oct 22, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

don't be so lazy. 2 threads, both sticked. one list mobile with specs, second list the reviews for some mobiles. if i start to add review links, the thread will become one hell of a mess. i have already removed multiple columns just to slim things down, add a column for review links, it'll be completely unusable.

lolz..okay..not an issue...:) in a way u r right..anyways just a thought.. :)

ohh ya it is sticked..was searching in buying advise section.. :D lol..
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KeiDash #222
Oct 22, 2012 at 1:03 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

Xperia U price mayn't fall to such level even with coupon code. Current pricing is still in 14-15k. Defy+ has started disappearing from most online portals and Motorola is least bothered about any pricecuts. Under 10k, get Tipo instead of Explorer just for the internal memory. If you care about custom rom, check Huawei G300. Visit Modaco Forum. They have a huge support for G300 there, XDA too maybe but need to check.

Thank you, I apologize I had deleted my post in this thread since I thought maybe it was not the right place to post it in. So I'm checking out the Huawei G300 and the features and specs seem very good at the pricepoint, but I'm a bit wary of the brand. Is the build quality and reliability good?
coderunknown
Oct 22, 2012 at 1:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

my friend is ordering G300. According to review build is fine. At this budget you can't expect a lot. BTW if you can increase your budget by 1k, grab the X5 pro instead of G300. Lot better in every way: better processor, better GPU, better camera, better build (anti-fingerprint coating), bigger battery.
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KeiDash #224
Oct 23, 2012 at 1:11 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

Alright thanks, I've made a list and will decide which to buy based on best price/performance ratio. Is it recommended to buy on Diwali or will Christmas offer better sales? Or even until next year for new phones and drastic price drops maybe?
LegendKiller
Oct 23, 2012 at 2:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

Xolo X900 and Atrix2 are not kept by any retailer near my home(Ghaziabad) and Spice is offering 5800Rs cashback on my Wave-2. So, with my budget of 19k, i can get One-S from them at 18.5 k.
So, basically thinking of buying the same before the month ends. Any feedback appreciated.
coderunknown
Oct 23, 2012 at 6:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

Alright thanks, I've made a list and will decide which to buy based on best price/performance ratio. Is it recommended to buy on Diwali or will Christmas offer better sales? Or even until next year for new phones and drastic price drops maybe?

Under 10k, i doubt there is going to be any new launch. And price will be almost same at Diwali unless the manufacturer themselves offer heavy pricecut. Expect 1k less for similar models but Xperia U will still cost ~12k with coupon code.

Xolo X900 and Atrix2 are not kept by any retailer near my home(Ghaziabad) and Spice is offering 5800Rs cashback on my Wave-2. So, with my budget of 19k, i can get One-S from them at 18.5 k.
So, basically thinking of buying the same before the month ends. Any feedback appreciated.

One S has 10-11GB internal memory so better check how the memory is distributed. It can be 10GB for media, 2GB for apps so if your music/movie collection is more than that size you'll have to manage.
LegendKiller
Oct 24, 2012 at 11:42 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

ok, i didn't know that. From where can i find that out? Also, i hope it doesn't have any message limit like my wave-2, which doesn't allow more than 1200 sms's.

Any other thing which is peculiar to HTC os ? Also the XDA forums has lots of unhappy one-s users...they say htc is not releasing updates for asian c-2. but most of them are not from india
coderunknown
Oct 24, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

there is no message limit in Android as it is conversation type (facebook chat). and any android mobile without expandable memory have their internal memory partitioned in this manner. check XDA forum or sometimes review highlight these things too.
LegendKiller
Oct 24, 2012 at 4:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

do you know anyone who uses one-s in india? coz, people at xda forums are not happy with lack of support and updates for this asian model.

Support probably means developer support for rom's....i think.....lack of update for firmware is worrysome....coz some people might have some bugs which need fixing.
K
KeiDash #230
Oct 24, 2012 at 10:14 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

I found the Xperia U and Xperia Pro both for Rs. 11,000 on Ebay, but with seller's warranty. I'm willing to take the risk on that, so which phone should I get? The only advantage the Xperia U has over the Pro is that it's a dual core, while the Pro is superior in every other way.
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Oct 24, 2012 at 10:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

A friend has asked for suggestions on mobiles in 5k range. All he has told me is that he needs a touch screen. So please tell that which mobile in 5k range has got the best touchscreen ?

A friend has asked for suggestions on mobiles in 5k range. All he has told me is that he needs a touch screen. So please tell that which mobile in 5k range has got the best touchscreen ?
dashing.sujay
Oct 24, 2012 at 10:30 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

I found the Xperia U and Xperia Pro both for Rs. 11,000 on Ebay, but with seller's warranty. I'm willing to take the risk on that, so which phone should I get? The only advantage the Xperia U has over the Pro is that it's a dual core, while the Pro is superior in every other way.

I think that boils down on two things:

1) Personal choice for hardware keyboard or only touch.

2) Camera preference, in which pro wins.
kapilove77
kapilove77 #233
Oct 26, 2012 at 9:11 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

My uncle promised me to get me HTC Window 8x from UK. So i want to ask is it worth getting or i should ask for other? I never used window phone before and will window 8 worth to try or i go for android?
rajatGod512
Oct 26, 2012 at 11:46 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: October 2012

A friend has asked for suggestions on mobiles in 5k range. All he has told me is that he needs a touch screen. So please tell that which mobile in 5k range has got the best touchscreen ?

A friend has asked for suggestions on mobiles in 5k range. All he has told me is that he needs a touch screen. So please tell that which mobile in 5k range has got the best touchscreen ?

Samsung S3770 , Samsung Star 3 Duos , Micromax A57
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iSLaND #235
Nov 5, 2012 at 7:37 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Should I trust Micromax A110 to last for 2 yrs?
Shah
Shah #236
Nov 5, 2012 at 8:11 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

@Sam: HTC 8S and 8X are not there. Update the list ASAP....:-D
coderunknown
Nov 5, 2012 at 8:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

not available yet. will add it when some shop officially start selling. not even up for preorder.
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ajaymailed #238
Nov 5, 2012 at 9:30 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

great info sam, its quite difficult to find info about Indian Androids phones, btw did to arrive at the CPU, GPU rankings using benchmarks? or did found information anywhere.
coderunknown
Nov 5, 2012 at 9:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

great info sam, its quite difficult to find info about Indian Androids phones, btw did to arrive at the CPU, GPU rankings using benchmarks? or did found information anywhere.

using benchmark (nenamark) for GPU then backtrack to processor :)
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ajaymailed #240
Nov 5, 2012 at 10:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

using benchmark (nenamark) for GPU then backtrack to processor :)
what do you think about this MediaTek MT6577 powering the Micromax A110. if you remember talking about El-cheapo Chipsets ruining performance of Indian Android phones?. 6577 seems to be really good performer, Nenamark 2 score is 25.6 FPS, Linpack - 64 which is quite impressive for a phone at 10K price. It seems to be do better than qualcomms Dual core A5 chipset. I was watching igyaans review on karbonn A21 (powered by 8225) , it got criticized a lot for lag/lack of RAM, i thought may be A5 core is to be blamed here.
what about single core MT 6575. you ranked it near 8255, which is a gr8 chipset in budget Xperia phones. How do they both compare?, I know that Scorpion Core roughly compares to Cortex A9

if MT 6575 beats all those Cortex A5 chipsets , then big brand phones priced between 10- 15K powered by these Cortex A5s are threatened by Indian Androids.
Galaxy S Duos, Xperia J, Tipo, Miro, even the Desire V.

anywayz i think 6577 is a pretty big threat to any phone below Galaxy S Advance.
coderunknown
Nov 6, 2012 at 12:38 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

MT6577 is seriously one of the better budget chipsets nowadays. It is manufactured in 64nm so clockspeed will be 1Ghz max. Only -ve part is the GPU: 531 is old. 540 was at least expected but Mediatek used 531 to keep the end cost low (license fee). But considering others are using Qualcomm chipset with the ageing Adreno 200, this one is at least accepted. Also due to slightly lower resolution, 531 can easily handle most games.
6575 is single core Cortex A9. 8255 is a customized A8 (it is almost completely home grown by Qualcomm so not easy to compare it with A8 or A9 directly) so clock to clock i expect 6575 to match 8255 as other dual core A9 chipsets have managed to beat dual core Scorpion (Anandtech).

From what i have read, A5 was designed to replace ARM11 but got delayed by ~2yrs and only Qualcomm started making SOC based on it whereas others ignored A5 completely. Cause it was delayed, it went through extensive redesigning as a result performance increased a lot. So A5 is almost close to A8 in terms of raw performance but with much better battery life and low cost. But of course dual Core A9 will anyday be better than dual core A5. dual core A5 looks good only at sub 10k for Indian brands and sub 15k for International brands.

MT6577 only real competitor is Nova Thor U8500.
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Shibadip #242
Nov 6, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Local or Branded Android under 10,000/-

MT6577 is seriously one of the better budget chipsets nowadays. It is manufactured in 64nm so clockspeed will be 1Ghz max. Only -ve part is the GPU: 531 is old.

Sam - I have a budget of <10k/- and after some research I came up with Karbonn A9+, A11, A18; Micromax A110 CAnvas2; Xperia Tipo dual, and Samsng Galaxy Y Duos.
If I see the branded ones, then Tipo is what i will go with... But then comming To Processors, I see the Processor of Xperia Tipo, and Karbonn A11 is the same i.e Qualcomm MSM7225A 800Mhz(tipo); Qualcomm MSM7225A 1Ghz (A11), and both having Adreno 200 (enchanced) GPU. While KArbonn A9+ has Qualcomm MSM8225 1.2Ghz Dual Core processor, with Adreno 203 GPU. MM A110 has a MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dual core processor..

SO, my question is will Karbonn A11/ A9+ be better over Tipo, as they have a better/similar processor??
Saying all theese, I too have my Apprehensions against these cheap smart phones, and IF I am investing 10K, I will think a 100 times.

If I am Still undecisive, then i will go with MM-ninja 4.0, for 5500/- and then will root the phone. It has all the good hardware, Except just 256 MB RAM, out of which there is free user available RAM after all the goof-ups of only 20-30MB.. In that case, I will have to root the phone to increase the RAM....

Still, I will like to hear some more opinins, ad suggestions.. Please help!!
anky
anky #243
Nov 6, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

hello everyone...a friend of mine wants buy a mobile..let me first tell u all his needs-
1. screen size- 4" preferred but 3.5 will do..
2. android 4
budget is 12-13 k max..
he will use it for various applications of android..but i suggested him to go for windows phone..i hv heard that they too have same number of applications as compared to android..
so can u please suggest me what to do now..?..which mobile will be the best...after some searching on this thread we both found out huawei to be best option but we live here on gwalior and there is no service center of huawei here..so frnds pls help us..!
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Shibadip #244
Nov 6, 2012 at 1:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Sam, I have a budge of 10000/-, and have selected the following sets to choose From -
Karbonn A9+, A11, M.Max A110 canvas, Xperia Tipo Dual, and Smasung Galaxy Y Duos

If I see the branded ones, then Tipo is what i will go with... But then coming To Processors, the Processor of Xperia Tipo, and Karbonn A11 is the same i.e Qualcomm MSM7225A 800Mhz(tipo); Qualcomm MSM7225A 1Ghz (A11), and both having Adreno 200 (enchanced) GPU. While KArbonn A9+ has Qualcomm MSM8225 1.2Ghz Dual Core processor, with Adreno 203 GPU. MMXA110 has a MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dual core processor..

SO, my question is Karbonn A11/ A9+ better over Tipo??, as the processor is better/similar to Tipo..
Saying all these, I too have my Apprehensions against these cheap smart phones, and IF I am investing 10K, I will think a 100 times.
If I am Still indecisive, then i will go with ninja 4.0, for 5500/- and then will root the phone. It has all the good hardware, Except just 256 MB RAM, out of which there is free user available RAM after all the goof-ups of only 20-30MB.. In that case, I will have to root the phone to increase the RAM....

Still, I will like to hear some more opinions, ad suggestions.. Please Help!!
coderunknown
Nov 6, 2012 at 2:48 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Sam - I have a budget of <10k/- and after some research I came up with Karbonn A9+, A11, A18; Micromax A110 CAnvas2; Xperia Tipo dual, and Samsng Galaxy Y Duos.
If I see the branded ones, then Tipo is what i will go with... But then comming To Processors, I see the Processor of Xperia Tipo, and Karbonn A11 is the same i.e Qualcomm MSM7225A 800Mhz(tipo); Qualcomm MSM7225A 1Ghz (A11), and both having Adreno 200 (enchanced) GPU. While KArbonn A9+ has Qualcomm MSM8225 1.2Ghz Dual Core processor, with Adreno 203 GPU. MM A110 has a MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dual core processor..

SO, my question is will Karbonn A11/ A9+ be better over Tipo, as they have a better/similar processor??
Saying all theese, I too have my Apprehensions against these cheap smart phones, and IF I am investing 10K, I will think a 100 times.

from a processor point of view, Micromax A110 is the best. Even reviews have generally praised the A110. But with Micromax/Karbonn, etc you are taking a small chance. And instead of Tipo why not go for Huawei G300. It is not a desi mobile and even if made by a Chinese company the built is lot better and cost same. So decide between G300 & A110.

If I am Still undecisive, then i will go with MM-ninja 4.0, for 5500/- and then will root the phone. It has all the good hardware, Except just 256 MB RAM, out of which there is free user available RAM after all the goof-ups of only 20-30MB.. In that case, I will have to root the phone to increase the RAM....

don't even think about Ninja series. 256MB ram means your mobile won't be usable. Even with gingerbread you have to deal with a lot of bloatwares that eats up ram and in the end free ram will be less than 50MB which is not sufficient for even playing a simple game.

hello everyone...a friend of mine wants buy a mobile..let me first tell u all his needs-
1. screen size- 4" preferred but 3.5 will do..
2. android 4
budget is 12-13 k max..
he will use it for various applications of android..but i suggested him to go for windows phone..i hv heard that they too have same number of applications as compared to android..
so can u please suggest me what to do now..?..which mobile will be the best...after some searching on this thread we both found out huawei to be best option but we live here on gwalior and there is no service center of huawei here..so frnds pls help us..!

won't suggest going for WP now. At this budget all are WP7.5 and most who went for WP have switched to Android. WP8.0 is the way to go but cheapest WP8.0 will still cost 20k.

else for 12-13k, there is only 2 mobiles that offers really nice value: Huawei X5 Pro or Motorola Defy Plus. Both fulfill your friends requirement but as you have said Huawei doesn't have service center and Motorola's service is poor throughout India. Else Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman (discontinued), LG Optimus L5 (low resolution screen). Can also check for Huawei G300 which offers bigger display but low grade processor+GPU and no 720p video recording.

Sony Xperia U is available for 13-14k online.
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ajaymailed #246
Nov 6, 2012 at 3:35 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

i dun want to drag this out but when you say "with MMX & Karbonn you are taking a small chance"??. I know low battery life, lag, low resolution, Low RAM, weak chip set, bad camera can ruin the experience but what else?

I have these questions often,
Do Micromax Phones/Indian Brand phones last as long any other big brand phone? even if its just simple phone for 1 or 2K? Do they get damaged easily? Do they provide decent service?

I never used any MMX or Indian branded phone, but some friends used it, never complained much.
coderunknown
Nov 6, 2012 at 4:43 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

i dun want to drag this out but when you say "with MMX & Karbonn you are taking a small chance"??. I know low battery life, lag, low resolution, Low RAM, weak chip set, bad camera can ruin the experience but what else?

most of the Indian branded handset works but there is small number of cases when something has stopped working after 6-8 months. and once this happens it can be a pain to have it fixed, specially cause of the pathetic service by Micromax. Moreover if its a software problem, easiest way to have it fixed is to reflash the stock rom which i don't think will be easy in case of Micromax. Or go for custom rom/fixes which may lack for most of Indian branded mobiles unless it has sold in extreme numbers.
And also a custom rom based on same Android version will feel more smooth and with all the bloatwares gone will increase battery life. My 2yr old mobile has so many custom roms i can't count with most updated to 4.0 or 4.1, mayn't be the case with a local Android where there may be 1-2 custom rom at the best.

I have these questions often,
Do Micromax Phones/Indian Brand phones last as long any other big brand phone? even if its just simple phone for 1 or 2K? Do they get damaged easily? Do they provide decent service?

one of the -ve point is the battery. Buy from International brands and battery will work as new even after 100-150 charge cycle (just an assumption). From local brands and soon the battery life will start to come down. This is true cause battery is the most volatile part of a mobile.

smartphone/tablets are more prone to these kind of problems.
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ajaymailed #248
Nov 6, 2012 at 10:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

most of the Indian branded handset works but there is small number of cases when something has stopped working after 6-8 months. and once this happens it can be a pain to have it fixed, specially cause of the pathetic service by Micromax. Moreover if its a software problem, easiest way to have it fixed is to reflash the stock rom which i don't think will be easy in case of Micromax. Or go for custom rom/fixes which may lack for most of Indian branded mobiles unless it has sold in extreme numbers.
And also a custom rom based on same Android version will feel more smooth and with all the bloatwares gone will increase battery life. My 2yr old mobile has so many custom roms i can't count with most updated to 4.0 or 4.1, mayn't be the case with a local Android where there may be 1-2 custom rom at the best.



one of the -ve point is the battery. Buy from International brands and battery will work as new even after 100-150 charge cycle (just an assumption). From local brands and soon the battery life will start to come down. This is true cause battery is the most volatile part of a mobile.

smartphone/tablets are more prone to these kind of problems.
thanks for the info sam,
just one more doubt here- about GPU benchmarks.

Galaxy S Advance, Xperia Sola have the same Chipset- Novathor U8500 with Mali-400.
but the nenamark 2 score for Galaxy S Advance is 35.9 while its 27.7 for Xperia Sola. That difference seems to be quite big for the same Soc, is the benchmark not reliable or is the difference in RAM adding to the performance.
Samsung Galaxy S Advance Review - Interface, Functionality, Internet and Connectivity
Sony Xperia P review: Ironclad - GSMArena.com
coderunknown
Nov 6, 2012 at 11:41 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

some of the benchmark show higher score if the OS is updated. but in this case the score increased by 1/3. ram is not playing any big part that for sure.
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ajaymailed #250
Nov 7, 2012 at 1:17 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

could it be possible if companies overclocked the CPU or GPU little bit to achieve higher performance for higher priced phones.
Sony Xperia P review: Ironclad - GSMArena.com
I was checking out these benchmarks of Xperia P, Sola, scores for all benchmarks are similar for two phones. Yet its the Xperia P which is able to flawlessly handle 1080p video play back while Xperia Sola cannot do it.
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Shibadip #251
Nov 7, 2012 at 9:24 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

from a processor point of view, Micromax A110 is the best. Even reviews have generally praised the A110. But with Micromax/Karbonn, etc you are taking a small chance. And instead of Tipo why not go for Huawei G300. It is not a desi mobile and even if made by a Chinese company the built is lot better and cost same. So decide between G300 & A110.
I don't think i ahve seen a Huawei service centre here in Kolkata.

I have quite a preference for A110, but i think it will be too problematic of carrying the phone especially when on bike..
don't even think about Ninja series. 256MB ram means your mobile won't be usable. Even with gingerbread you have to deal with a lot of bloatwares that eats up ram and in the end free ram will be less than 50MB which is not sufficient for even playing a simple game.
Generally I am not a hardcore gamer. I will mainly need the GPS, and some good apps of the Stock market, and other news. Do you think 256 MB will not be enough for that??

Even so I was thiking about Rooting the phone and increasing the RAM as I have a 8GB memory card with me Already!!
ther is a nice step -by-step of rooting and increasig the RAM by using the free space of the memory card, in XDA site. What's your take on this???:-o
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ajaymailed #252
Nov 7, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

if A110 is too big, try for A90S, it has same chipset.
Its not recommended to get a phone with 256MB RAM , even if you can possibly root it and remove the bloatware. experience wont be smooth for daily usage just not for games but for normal apps too.
I use Galaxy S2-ICS with 1 GB RAM, It only shows 400 to 500 MB free even if close all the recent apps. and guess what i am running a Cyanogen 9 Stable Mod, So no Samsung bloatware too.
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Shibadip #253
Nov 7, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

@Ajay -
A90 S cost around 12500/- on-line. My Budget is around 10K..:p
coderunknown
Nov 7, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

could it be possible if companies overclocked the CPU or GPU little bit to achieve higher performance for higher priced phones.
Sony Xperia P review: Ironclad - GSMArena.com
I was checking out these benchmarks of Xperia P, Sola, scores for all benchmarks are similar for two phones. Yet its the Xperia P which is able to flawlessly handle 1080p video play back while Xperia Sola cannot do it.

never seen mobile shipped with same chipset but overclocked parts. usually it is factory clocked.
it can be that they are using some kind of binned chipset that can maintain the high GPU clock all the time.

I don't think i ahve seen a Huawei service centre here in Kolkata.

I have quite a preference for A110, but i think it will be too problematic of carrying the phone especially when on bike..

Huwai won't have premium service center like Nokia Care as they only had dongles to service till last year.
and try to get a hands on A110. Galaxy Note is big too but is pocketable. So A110 should fit nicely.

Generally I am not a hardcore gamer. I will mainly need the GPS, and some good apps of the Stock market, and other news. Do you think 256 MB will not be enough for that??

with 256MB ram, the mobile will slow down even without trying any games.

Even so I was thiking about Rooting the phone and increasing the RAM as I have a 8GB memory card with me Already!!
ther is a nice step -by-step of rooting and increasig the RAM by using the free space of the memory card, in XDA site. What's your take on this???:-o

after rooting you can only remote bloatwares that will free up some ram. won't make a difference. ram will be 50-60MB free.
ram won't increase. maybe it is something similar to virtual memory on windows but won't bet my money on such a move. Nowadays 512MB is bare minimum, moreover considering the high resolution of the display 512MB is a must.

if A110 is too big, try for A90S, it has same chipset.
Its not recommended to get a phone with 256MB RAM , even if you can possibly root it and remove the bloatware. experience wont be smooth for daily usage just not for games but for normal apps too.
I use Galaxy S2-ICS with 1 GB RAM, It only shows 400 to 500 MB free even if close all the recent apps. and guess what i am running a Cyanogen 9 Stable Mod, So no Samsung bloatware too.

in my case 200-210MB free out of 512MB and using Cyanogenmod 9.1.2
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Shibadip #255
Nov 7, 2012 at 4:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Huwai won't have premium service center like Nokia Care as they only had dongles to service till last year.
and try to get a hands on A110. Galaxy Note is big too but is pocketable. So A110 should fit nicely.



with 256MB ram, the mobile will slow down even without trying any games.
after rooting you can only remote bloatwares that will free up some ram. won't make a difference. ram will be 50-60MB free.
ram won't increase. maybe it is something similar to virtual memory on windows but won't bet my money on such a move. Nowadays 512MB is bare minimum, moreover considering the high resolution of the display 512MB is a must.

OK, Got the logic for not going with Ninja..
as for A110, i think, I need to check it out hands on first, to see how practicable it can be..

And as almost 90% of you all suggest me not to go with local brand, so I broadened my search to some more branded mobiles, and found out that Samsung Ace duos is a good one for 11400/-.. Also found out (from ur comments SAM) that Xeperia U is quite a good phone. looks nice, and performance oriented, for 13000/-

But the main demerit is there is no Expandable SD card slot, and thus only restricted In-built memory of 8GB; out of which, the user accessible is 2GB for apps, and 4GB for other things..

Can u suggest whether this 4 GB will suffice??
coderunknown
Nov 7, 2012 at 6:14 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

And as almost 90% of you all suggest me not to go with local brand, so I broadened my search to some more branded mobiles, and found out that Samsung Ace duos is a good one for 11400/-
Can u suggest whether this 4 GB will suffice??

no. one of the crappy mobiles. old processor (ARM v6 based) hence a lot of games won't be supported (Eg: temple run), resolution is not very low but for 1-2k more you get lot higher resolution, equally poor GPU, camera performance is not good enough, no camera flash, Android 2.3 without any update.

Also found out (from ur comments SAM) that Xeperia U is quite a good phone. looks nice, and performance oriented, for 13000/-

if one can live with 4GB memory (for songs, videos, images) yes, Xperia U is the best sub 15k mobile.

Can u suggest whether this 4 GB will suffice??

it depends on you. If you have 1000s of songs and videos then it won't be. 2GB for apps and casual games will be sufficient but if you try games like Dead Space, Asphalt, etc then 1.5GB will be used by a single game.
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Shibadip #257
Nov 7, 2012 at 6:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

it depends on you. If you have 1000s of songs and videos then it won't be. 2GB for apps and casual games will be sufficient but if you try games like Dead Space, Asphalt, etc then 1.5GB will be used by a single game.

OK... So then Xperia U it is... (untill I get confused with any other device:razz:)

But, one question (Since i have no experience of android, so this might be a Noob Question :p)

I know I can keep Back ups for the files (songs videos and images in my Laptop, will remain contended with 4GB space).
But for the Apps and games, can i keep the setup files as a back up in my lappy?? or, do i have to download it every-time from the play store and install it??

Also can u please tell or provide me a link of how the GPS operates in the Smart phones.
I have heard someone tell that one can save maps in the phone and can avail it off line as well.
Can I avail GPS with 2G or Do i need to have A 3G connection?? Some more stuffs that I should know about using GPS??

Sorry for being Irritating!!
coderunknown
Nov 7, 2012 at 10:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

not possible unless you root your mobile. Once rooted you can take backup. But no idea if one can somehow extract and save the downloaded apps. Moreover as once your mobile is setup, you'll rarely (or say never) hard reset your mobile so that part is not something you should worry about now.

turn GPS on, turn Google maps (or similar map app) on and check for directions. Usually the app will give you a popup asking if you want to turn GPS on. After that just select option and start playing with it :)
AFAIK saving map is not possible with Google Maps.

you can try GPS with and without any 2G/3G. usually without any data/2G connection acquiring a signal can take a few minutes. with data turned on, it takes a few seconds. 3G may help in loading the map faster.
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Pranav19 #259
Nov 8, 2012 at 1:13 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

You can save the setup files for apps i.e. the apk file so you wont have to download the app again from play store. You need root only if want to save the app data.
smartphones have A-GPS it works with or without internet. Without internet it takes a long time to fix but with internet it helps getting you a fix faster by downloading location data from network and ten finding relevant satellites in that area.
You can save areas upto 10x10 mile squares in gmaps and then use it offline. For maps of cities state you may need to use paid third party app like sygic.
GPS works fine with 2g or even without it. For navigation purposes you may need 3g connection for faster map downloading.
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Shibadip #260
Nov 8, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

You can save the setup files for apps i.e. the apk file so you wont have to download the app again from play store. You need root only if want to save the app data.
smartphones have A-GPS it works with or without internet. Without internet it takes a long time to fix but with internet it helps getting you a fix faster by downloading location data from network and ten finding relevant satellites in that area.
You can save areas upto 10x10 mile squares in gmaps and then use it offline. For maps of cities state you may need to use paid third party app like sygic.
Ok, got it... THanks..
GPS works fine with 2g or even without it. For navigation purposes you may need 3g connection for faster map downloading.

Can you please explain more of this line..
WHat is the difference between GPS and Navigation??

If by navigation you mean turn by turn navigation, then what will GPS do??
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Pranav19 #261
Nov 8, 2012 at 10:31 AM
By gps i meant just finding your location, and navigation turn by turn directions
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Shibadip #262
Nov 8, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

By gps i meant just finding your location, and navigation turn by turn directions

OK.. So GPS will find out Right now where I am.. But If I want to find a direction/path for a certain place that i have to go, then that will be Navigation, and for tht, I wil Be Needing 3G. Right??
thetechfreak
Nov 8, 2012 at 12:10 PM
OK.. So GPS will find out Right now where I am.. But If I want to find a direction/path for a certain place that i have to go, then that will be Navigation, and for tht, I wil Be Needing 3G. Right??

Keep GPS on then put on 2g(if 3g too expensive) and just follow.
Yes internet is needed to load the maps.
krishnandu.sarkar
Nov 8, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Hi, finally after having great experience with LG Optimus One for 2 years, I'm looking for a new phone within 15k.

I'm considering Xperia U, and also I have looked at Xperia Sola, Xperia Go.

But I don't find any reason to choose Sola / Go over U because, all of the phones have 512MB RAM, and Sola / Go doesn't have secondary camera whereas U have it.

So finally, now it comes to user reviews, which seems that U is more popular (Correct me if I'm wrong) according to Flipkart.

So please tell me about your views.

Also, I'd like to know one thing, which I'm considering most important, does ICS runs fine on 512MB RAM? I faced problems while running ICS on 512MB RAM, like smoothness. So are those series of phone enough smooth to operate?

Ofcourse I'll be going for Custom ROM, (specially JB if available) within few months.
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ajaymailed #265
Nov 8, 2012 at 1:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

actually there is no need for Xperia Miro, Sola, Go if Xperia U had an SD Card Slot. I dont understand how Sony designs their phones, they put SD Card Slot on Xperia Go & Sola and priced it higher than Xperia U, while U has Front VGA, they forgot to the add same for costlier Sola.

They seem to have six new models in 10 to 20K (Miro, J, Neo L, U, Go, Sola) and they havent got one impressive model perfectly priced with all features to clearly beat competitors. Xperia P & U have gr8 prices & features but Sony ruined both phones by crippling them off with limited storage & less battery capacity. They need to get an all rounder.
krishnandu.sarkar
Nov 8, 2012 at 2:01 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Yeah, well regarding the Micro SD Slot, I'm fine, because max people use 2GB / 4GB SD Card these days, so U have it inbuilt. Ofcourse I'd haven't give another thought if it had an Expandable Memory upto 32GB or so. But still 4GB looks fine for me.

Battery Capacity is one of the most important thing one thinks about. For me, if the phone lasts around 24 hours with few Calls and SMS then it's fine for me.
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Shibadip #267
Nov 8, 2012 at 2:17 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

They seem to have six new models in 10 to 20K (Miro, J, Neo L, U, Go, Sola) and they havent got one impressive model perfectly priced with all features to clearly beat competitors. Xperia P & U have gr8 prices & features but Sony ruined both phones by crippling them off with limited storage & less battery capacity. They need to get an all rounder.

+100.. Exactly, the thoughts of a potential customer (me:p)

@krishnandu Do contact me as well if you are going for xperia U, (or any other model for that matter). I too am looking for an Android, and eyeing fpr Xperia U as well.
Let's see if we can get a higher disc buying together.

Know any shop where Diwali offer is ON??
krishnandu.sarkar
Nov 8, 2012 at 3:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

^^Nope!!

The problem is I'm a SMS Junkie, and typing on Touchscreen Keypad is really problematic. Wish I could get some phone in this budget with External Keypad.
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Shibadip #269
Nov 8, 2012 at 3:31 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

^^Nope!!

The problem is I'm a SMS Junkie, and typing on Touchscreen Keypad is really problematic. Wish I could get some phone in this budget with External Keypad.

External keyboard, i think is not there in this budget. U have to come dowm to Xperia mini pro!!
krishnandu.sarkar
Nov 8, 2012 at 3:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Any good phone above my budget?
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Shibadip #271
Nov 8, 2012 at 4:31 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Any good phone above my budget?

for android, u can get Xperia Pro@15K, and Xperia mini Pro @ 12.5K. and Xperia play @>20K
Other than dat there is a good phone -Dell venue Pro lightning @15k, but it's a windows phone.

Other options will be Nokia phones of Symbian platform
krishnandu.sarkar
Nov 8, 2012 at 5:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

^^Thanks. Let me have a look.
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Shibadip #273
Nov 8, 2012 at 5:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

^^Thanks. Let me have a look.

welcome.. But keep in touch before buying..'
SInce I have My xams on, so a PM would be better..
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ajaymailed #274
Nov 9, 2012 at 1:23 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Yeah, well regarding the Micro SD Slot, I'm fine, because max people use 2GB / 4GB SD Card these days, so U have it inbuilt. Ofcourse I'd haven't give another thought if it had an Expandable Memory upto 32GB or so. But still 4GB looks fine for me.

Battery Capacity is one of the most important thing one thinks about. For me, if the phone lasts around 24 hours with few Calls and SMS then it's fine for me.
if you dont mind me asking, you have used Optimus One for two years, so why dont you go extend your bugdet to 20-25K and try for something like HTC One S. Its a pretty huge over upgrade over Optimus One. you may want take smartphone to extreme and flagship phones just push to the boundaries. 1080p Recording/playback, 8 MP Cam, Dual Core Proc, 1 GB RAM etc.
perplexed
perplexed #276
Nov 9, 2012 at 2:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

if you dont mind me asking, you have used Optimus One for two years, so why dont you go extend your bugdet to 20-25K and try for something like HTC One S. Its a pretty huge over upgrade over Optimus One. you may want take smartphone to extreme and flagship phones just push to the boundaries. 1080p Recording/playback, 8 MP Cam, Dual Core Proc, 1 GB RAM etc.

HTC One S C2 model hasn't received ICS update even after two months of One S ( US version ) getting the update !! That sucks
coderunknown
Nov 9, 2012 at 4:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

One S was launched with Android 4.0. You mean Jelly Bean?
krishnandu.sarkar
Nov 9, 2012 at 6:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

welcome.. But keep in touch before buying..'
SInce I have My xams on, so a PM would be better..

Sure. :)

if you dont mind me asking, you have used Optimus One for two years, so why dont you go extend your bugdet to 20-25K and try for something like HTC One S. Its a pretty huge over upgrade over Optimus One. you may want take smartphone to extreme and flagship phones just push to the boundaries. 1080p Recording/playback, 8 MP Cam, Dual Core Proc, 1 GB RAM etc.

Well 20k - 25k for a phone is a too much for me. I don't want to waste that much money on a phone :p

how about Atrix 2? Excellent H/W + custom rom.

Yeah, saw it.

Still can't decide..!! Even I can't decide whether to stay on LG Optimus One :p
perplexed
perplexed #279
Nov 10, 2012 at 1:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

One S was launched with Android 4.0. You mean Jelly Bean?

Yeah..JB (my bad) and Sense UI 4.1 update !!
saswat23
saswat23 #280
Nov 10, 2012 at 4:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Looking for a dual sim mobile for around 2k.
Nokia 110 is a good one. But does it have dual standby support??
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ajaymailed #281
Nov 10, 2012 at 8:17 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Sam, how about having some reliable benchmarks for smartphones in your guide. one can actually compare the hardware, browser performance too before choosing their smartphone. with lot of Cortex A5 powered phones recently in market, their real performance can be compared to an older Cortex A8, Scorpion. till recently i didnt knew how powerful Krait Soc was and kept assuming it only slightly better than Cortex A9 even though i saw HTC One S benchmarks giving huge performance gains.
coderunknown
Nov 10, 2012 at 9:24 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

that will be too much trouble for me. i'll leave that part for users to do a bit of searching and find which is better.
krishnandu.sarkar
Nov 10, 2012 at 10:03 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Looks like I better stay with my LG Optimus One for now unless I can up my budget. Seems like it's not a good idea to upgrade to a lower end phone from another lower end phone. Also LG Optimus One is much better product in terms of VFM.
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ajaymailed #284
Nov 11, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

how come Nokia Asha phones are doing so well in the market, oudated ARM 11 Procs, Lower RAM. Asha 305 has a resistive touch screen. Asha like feature phones probably saved Nokias cash reserves in 3rd quarter, they have been able to increase sales of feature phones slowing down the downfall. MMX, Karbonn, Spice probably arent doing enough. or may be people buying phones under 6-7K don't care much about OS, Functionality.
Nokia: How Asha series basic phones can change company's fortunes - Times Of India
perplexed
perplexed #285
Nov 11, 2012 at 10:57 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

One S was launched with Android 4.0. You mean Jelly Bean?

Yes I meant JB and Sense UI 4.1 update only ?
eagle06
eagle06 #286
Nov 12, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Htc 8s ??
perplexed
perplexed #287
Nov 12, 2012 at 1:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Htc 8s ??

With 512MB RAM ?? The platform is WIndows fine!! but the competition has better config.. IMO, HTC models are always overpriced at any price point..
arjoonpk
arjoonpk #288
Nov 12, 2012 at 2:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

heyy mannn.... first of all... awesome work.... now please can u also help me out.... I am planning on buying a new mobile..... i have narrowed down my list to-
1. galaxy s duos
2. galaxy s advance
3. galaxy s 2

right now i have a budget of 16 k exactly enough to buy s duos.... but i'm not sure 's duos' is a good buy for 16k...
what do you suggest... need i wait a little more, add some more k's to my budget, n go for "s advance"
or further more to get an "s 2".......
seeing the specs i am satisfied with "s advance" ... only that its rear look doesnt impress me...... but thats tolerable....
how do you rate 'these 3 phones, relative of their prices......
please do help me out....
perplexed
perplexed #289
Nov 12, 2012 at 7:03 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

heyy mannn.... first of all... awesome work.... now please can u also help me out.... I am planning on buying a new mobile..... i have narrowed down my list to-
1. galaxy s duos
2. galaxy s advance
3. galaxy s 2

right now i have a budget of 16 k exactly enough to buy s duos.... but i'm not sure 's duos' is a good buy for 16k...
what do you suggest... need i wait a little more, add some more k's to my budget, n go for "s advance"
or further more to get an "s 2".......
seeing the specs i am satisfied with "s advance" ... only that its rear look doesnt impress me...... but thats tolerable....
how do you rate 'these 3 phones, relative of their prices......
please do help me out....

S advance has lived much beyond than what it was meant to be.. expect no future updates on it !!! S2 is total CLASS !! go for it if possible !!
A
Nov 14, 2012 at 3:49 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Hey.. I need a dual sim low budget phone.. Gone through your first post and shortlisted Nokia 110,112 , Samsung E2252. But..

Nokia 110,112 - No USB Connectivity.
Samsung E2252 - Many negative reviews (like not user friendly, lack of functionalites) found in Samsung's site.

Any other phone you recommend at maximum of 2500 Rs. USB connectivity, comfortablity in texting is preferable. No touchscreen phone plz.
A
Nov 14, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

it has USB port.

Sure? I saw here and in USB connectivity it is saying as no. Can you connect this phone via USB and sync contacts,messages etc.?
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doom2010 #293
Nov 18, 2012 at 10:17 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

@sam
In the 20-25k section check the sony xperia p GPU i think its Mali 400MP instead of Mali 400 (single core).
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ajaymailed #294
Nov 18, 2012 at 10:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Sam, have you observed in some browser benchmarks like BrowserMark, Sunspider we see Exynos powered Galaxy devices generally top, outperform even superior architecture like Krait which have far higher raw power. Krait blows every Cortex A9 Soc out of water in Linpack, Benchmark Pi but for some reason don't show similar performance in overall system benchmarks like Geekbench, Quadrant, AnTuTu and severely under perform in browser benchmarks. HTC One S, Optimus G, Nexus 4 and even the HTC One X/Tegra 3. But Note 2 & S3 perform consistently well in system & browser benchmarks, they generally top those benchmarks with except for iphone 5 & Rarz I which is powered by atom.
techno
techno #295
Nov 19, 2012 at 9:56 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

super work.........
coderunknown
Nov 19, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

@sam
In the 20-25k section check the sony xperia p GPU i think its Mali 400MP instead of Mali 400 (single core).

U8500 has single core Mali 400 which powers Xperia U, Go, Sola, P. It can be that the GPU is clocked higher in case of Xperia P. Else don't think it is possible to add more GPU cores to a chipset that way which generally ships with a single core Mali 400 GPU.

Sure? I saw here and in USB connectivity it is saying as no. Can you connect this phone via USB and sync contacts,messages etc.?

don't go for flipkart's spec. Check the pictures and as the mobile supports memory card, USB port is a must.

Sam, have you observed in some browser benchmarks like BrowserMark, Sunspider we see Exynos powered Galaxy devices generally top, outperform even superior architecture like Krait which have far higher raw power. Krait blows every Cortex A9 Soc out of water in Linpack, Benchmark Pi but for some reason don't show similar performance in overall system benchmarks like Geekbench, Quadrant, AnTuTu and severely under perform in browser benchmarks. HTC One S, Optimus G, Nexus 4 and even the HTC One X/Tegra 3. But Note 2 & S3 perform consistently well in system & browser benchmarks, they generally top those benchmarks with except for iphone 5 & Rarz I which is powered by atom.

some of these manufacturers optimize the OS for a particular task better (HTC is known to optimize & customize the browser if i remember). That can be one reason why LG mobile always take bottom spot. with Samsung & HTC coming as top 2.
shahidrajouri
Nov 22, 2012 at 6:44 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Sam bro I think you have a sound knowledge of Mobiles especially Androids. I am coming from the symbian world towards Android. Initially i set my buying price range for an android phone to upto 15k than searched the net and found that 15k is not enough to get a good phone, than 20k and now i will manage upto 25k for a decent android phone. but i am in a lot of confusion. I am a heavy mobile user and want for browsing, hd games, a decent camera up to 8Mp.
some suggest for Samsung galaxy s2, other suggest galaxy nexus and still other suggest for xperia p. Now totally confused that which one to buy.
I not going to change for 3 to 4 years, please suggest one that could survive for atleast 2 years in terms of updates.
thanks in advance.
coderunknown
Nov 22, 2012 at 7:03 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Sam bro I think you have a sound knowledge of Mobiles especially Androids. I am coming from the symbian world towards Android. Initially i set my buying price range for an android phone to upto 15k than searched the net and found that 15k is not enough to get a good phone, than 20k and now i will manage upto 25k for a decent android phone. but i am in a lot of confusion. I am a heavy mobile user and want for browsing, hd games, a decent camera up to 8Mp.
some suggest for Samsung galaxy s2, other suggest galaxy nexus and still other suggest for xperia p. Now totally confused that which one to buy.
I not going to change for 3 to 4 years, please suggest one that could survive for atleast 2 years in terms of updates.
thanks in advance.

S2 is really old now. It is a power house but for same price you'll find better hardware. Galaxy Nexus is sold unofficially so if you care about warranty then skip it. But hardware wise GNext is a nice deal for 20-22k. Xperia P is slightly underpowered for what it offers. If you are selling out 25k, add 2k more and grab any of these: LG Optimus 4X HD, Sony Xperia S, HTC One S. One S is the cheapest of the lot but has similar hardware to Xperia S but with non-expandable memory as well as less resolution display and if you like playing games, better invest in one with expandable memory as 16GB card is cheap and most games have size of 1.5-2GB which will fill up the internal space really fast.

And if you care about official updates, none of these will get timely updates. Also i doubt the companies will support them for long but all of them will get unofficial update from Cyanogenmod team.
shahidrajouri
Nov 22, 2012 at 7:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Thanks sam for quick reply, 25k is the last boundary for me, can't spend more than this. Now which one in this sum?
yesterday read an add on "olx" someone is selling s3 1 month of age in 26000, should i go for it? haven't seen the condition yet.
coderunknown
Nov 22, 2012 at 7:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

deal looks nice but a month old S3 for 26k. Something can be wrong here.

If you are not in a hurry, keep an eye on HS18 SuperDeals. They sometimes offer highend mobile with 5-6k discount so Xperia S & 4X HD should fall under your budget. Else your only option is HTC One S or Xperia P.
jatin_arora
Nov 23, 2012 at 4:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

can anybody tell about new devices from samsung having 3.5" to 4" screen and ICS(android 4)
theserpent
theserpent #304
Nov 25, 2012 at 6:49 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

HomeShop18.com Superdeals - Deals that last only minutes
This shows Galaxy s3 as 46K nice day light robbery, with discount it will come up to the same street price
coderunknown
Nov 25, 2012 at 7:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

46k MRP i guess. is it 32GB?
J
Nov 28, 2012 at 3:35 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

great work buddy ..... was very helpful
can you tell me """1 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion or 1 GHz Cortex-A5, Dual Core """ which is better ? and how much differences in performances ..
wat bout adreno and mali ?
aroraanant
aroraanant #307
Nov 28, 2012 at 3:45 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

can anybody tell about new devices from samsung having 3.5" to 4" screen and ICS(android 4)

Samsung mid range phones are not good, want something cheap and good then get Desire V.
thetechfreak
Nov 28, 2012 at 7:59 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

great work buddy ..... was very helpful
can you tell me """1 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion or 1 GHz Cortex-A5, Dual Core """ which is better ? and how much differences in performances ..
wat bout adreno and mali ?

In normal everyday uses, difference is too miniscule to we worth saying. Its better if we recommend you a whole phone rather than a phone only for the processor.
coderunknown
Nov 28, 2012 at 9:23 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

great work buddy ..... was very helpful
can you tell me """1 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion or 1 GHz Cortex-A5, Dual Core """ which is better ? and how much differences in performances ..
wat bout adreno and mali ?

Scorpion > Cortex A5. A5 is a weak processor and packs an equally weak GPU. Same story in dualcore variant.
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Shibadip #310
Nov 28, 2012 at 6:14 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

great work buddy ..... was very helpful
can you tell me """1 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion or 1 GHz Cortex-A5, Dual Core """ which is better ? and how much differences in performances ..
wat bout adreno and mali ?
Buddy, I think U r asking about the Cortex A5 dual core for Karbonn A9+. But as @Sam said, it's a weak processor, and have a equally weak GPU. In that case I will suggest u to go for Karbonn A18. It has a good processor and a good GPU as well.
Scorpion > Cortex A5. A5 is a weak processor and packs an equally weak GPU. Same story in dualcore variant.
Am back, buddy, and still am on the verge of buying a phone.
I u may remember, I had my eye On Lenovo phones which were unveiled a few days ago.. and now the price hav also been declared.
Out of that lot, I am very impressed by Lenovo P700 - Full phone specifications which has been priced at 12500/- only..

Now please help me out about how good the under-mentioned processor and GPU is??

SoC MTK 6577 ARMv7 (Cortex-A9), 1 GHz dual-core
GPU PowerVR SGX 531

Hope u will include the Lenovo phones, on ur Dec buying guide. :)
R
rishi_hell #311
Nov 28, 2012 at 6:20 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

hey can u tell me whats memory in sony xperia u .as i love that phone need detailed memory specifications
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #312
Nov 28, 2012 at 6:28 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

hey can u tell me whats memory in sony xperia u .as i love that phone need detailed memory specifications
no memory card slot 8GB internal memory

more info here Sony Xperia U - Full phone specifications
coderunknown
Nov 28, 2012 at 6:39 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

SoC MTK 6577 ARMv7 (Cortex-A9), 1 GHz dual-core
GPU PowerVR SGX 531

same Soc as Lava XOLO A700, Micromax A110, Micromax A90S & Spice Mi 500. Even the internal memory and ram is same but with smaller display.

Hope u will include the Lenovo phones, on ur Dec buying guide. :)

once a few more online shop start selling/preorder. currently only available at indiaplaza. and it is not a monthly guide, when new mobiles (with price) appear, i add them. new month bring in changes in format.

hey can u tell me whats memory in sony xperia u .as i love that phone need detailed memory specifications

4+2GB. 4GB accessible to user. 2GB for apps. rest ~1.5GB or so is taken up by system + cache.
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Shibadip #314
Nov 28, 2012 at 6:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

hey can u tell me whats memory in sony xperia u .as i love that phone need detailed memory specifications
total Memory 8GB (internal, and no external card Slot)
Out of that 4GB is for files, and 2GB is for Apps. Other 2GB is non usable, and is utilized by the OS, and other stuffs.
same Soc as Lava XOLO A700, Micromax A110, Micromax A90S & Spice Mi 500. Even the internal memory and ram is same but with smaller display.

Ok, But it has a 2500 mah Battery.. and tells that it has Talktime of 22 hours, and Standby time of 13 days..
Now, I am certainly not expecting it to last that longer, But it will certainly hold up longer than others.

What Do u suggest??, Ahould I go with this phone??
and it is not a monthly guide, when new mobiles (with price) appear, i add them. new month bring in changes in format.
That's great man.. Surely takes great effort, and deserves a lot Of appreciation!! Kudos to u!!
coderunknown
Nov 28, 2012 at 7:17 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Ok, But it has a 2500 mah Battery.. and tells that it has Talktime of 22 hours, and Standby time of 13 days..
Now, I am certainly not expecting it to last that longer, But it will certainly hold up longer than others.

What Do u suggest??, Ahould I go with this phone??

Lets wait for it to get review by PhoneArena or Gogi. Build quality mayn't be that much better but if paying more means better service, that will be worth it.

That's great man.. Surely takes great effort, and deserves a lot Of appreciation!! Kudos to u!!

thanks :)
NoasArcAngel
Nov 29, 2012 at 9:18 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Scorpion > Cortex A5. A5 is a weak processor and packs an equally weak GPU. Same story in dualcore variant.

iphone 4s used the same processor.

Sam bro you are doing a great job really. :)

Buddy, I think U r asking about the Cortex A5 dual core for Karbonn A9+. But as @Sam said, it's a weak processor, and have a equally weak GPU. In that case I will suggest u to go for Karbonn A18. It has a good processor and a good GPU as well.

Am back, buddy, and still am on the verge of buying a phone.
I u may remember, I had my eye On Lenovo phones which were unveiled a few days ago.. and now the price hav also been declared.
Out of that lot, I am very impressed by Lenovo P700 - Full phone specifications which has been priced at 12500/- only..

Now please help me out about how good the under-mentioned processor and GPU is??

SoC MTK 6577 ARMv7 (Cortex-A9), 1 GHz dual-core
GPU PowerVR SGX 531

Hope u will include the Lenovo phones, on ur Dec buying guide. :)

even i am stuck.... was thinking bout lenovo . or samsung...

this also makes an interesting read :*www.anandtech.com/show/4215/apple-ipad-2-benchmarked-dualcore-cortex-a9-powervr-sgx-543mp2/2 [ for cpu only ]
Hrishi
Hrishi #317
Nov 29, 2012 at 10:09 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Isn't the power vr sgx 531 gpu too weak and old ??? Mmx recent phablet still uses that.
coderunknown
Nov 29, 2012 at 11:14 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Isn't the power vr sgx 531 gpu too weak and old ??? Mmx recent phablet still uses that.

531 is old and weak but the resolution has more or less stayed the same on mobiles.
531 ultra = 531 overclocked so they named it so.

iphone 4s used the same processor.

NO. Apple Ax is apple's naming scheme and is not related to ARM naming scheme as there is no ARM Cortex A6. Apple A5 is based on ARM Cortex A9.

Sam bro you are doing a great job really. :)

:)

even i am stuck.... was thinking bout lenovo . or samsung...

samsung still use the ancient ARM11 cores and not Cortex A5. Not only will this make a lot of apps incompatible, DEVs are having hard time making camera & video work on new Android.
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Shibadip #319
Nov 29, 2012 at 1:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

531 is old and weak but the resolution has more or less stayed the same on mobiles.

Can u please explain more of the above statement..
also, one of my friend was asking me about the "nm" score of the MTK 6577 ARMv7 (Cortex-A9), 1 GHz dual-core processor, and I couldn't reply him with it.. Can u help me out here..
coderunknown
Nov 29, 2012 at 1:42 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

SGX531 should perform more or less like Adreno 205 (Qualcomm Scorpion). Maybe slightly better but that depends. Now most mobiles packing the Adreno 205 (Sony Xperia V, L, Ray, Arc, etc) boost the same FWVGA (480X854) resolution as A110. And considering those mobiles still cost 15k+ you are getting more graphics power for lesser price. And if Adreno 205 can handle FWVGA resolution just fine, so can SGX531. Had A110 pack HD display then 531 most likely will fail and cause slowdown.

also, one of my friend was asking me about the "nm" score of the MTK 6577 ARMv7 (Cortex-A9), 1 GHz dual-core processor, and I couldn't reply him with it.. Can u help me out here..

ChipsetProcessing CoreNO of CoresInstruction SetManufacturing Node
MediaTek MT6577ARM Cortex A92ARM v765nm

65nm. And it is not a score, it is the manufacturing process. Size of the smallest transistor used in making the processor. smaller process (32nm, 28nm) will require less power to operate and can hit higher frequency (Samsung's Exynos 4 is quad core yet require less power and run at 1.5Ghz+ on all 4 cores) but need a huge funding in designing SoC with such small transistor.
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Shibadip #321
Nov 29, 2012 at 2:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

65nm. And it is not a score, it is the manufacturing process. Size of the smallest transistor used in making the processor. smaller process (32nm, 28nm) will require less power to operate and can hit higher frequency (Samsung's Exynos 4 is quad core yet require less power and run at 1.5Ghz+ on all 4 cores) but need a huge funding in designing SoC with such small transistor.

**** yaar.. I searched every thing on the net, and didn't find the answer, while the ans was there in the Most Comprehensive mobile guide ever.. My Bad :p

Anyways, my friend also told that lower the nm, better will be the power management. and then he said anything below 40/42 nm is very good. But considering the price range, and the fact that Lenovo provides 2500mah battery, the juice will certainly be left compared to other mobiles.!! What say??
coderunknown
Nov 29, 2012 at 2:49 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

these processors can be tweaked to use even less power. but that will need some kernel expert with time to compile and test the kernel. and as the clockspeed is low, the battery drain won't be high.
NoasArcAngel
Nov 29, 2012 at 5:44 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

@sam check PM please.
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Shibadip #324
Nov 29, 2012 at 9:24 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

these processors can be tweaked to use even less power. but that will need some kernel expert with time to compile and test the kernel. and as the clockspeed is low, the battery drain won't be high.

You are saying that 1Ghz clockspeed as low!!!,
coderunknown
Nov 29, 2012 at 9:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

You are saying that 1Ghz clockspeed as low!!!,

compared to Exynos 4 & Tegra 3. They have more core + higher clock speed which requires more voltage.
i am sure someone has already pushed Note2's processor beyond 2Ghz, if only at single core.
Hrishi
Hrishi #326
Nov 29, 2012 at 10:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

Sam , would it be wise to upgrade from Atrix 4G to Samsung Galaxy S2 ?? I am basically looking for a higher performance boost , atleast 30-50%.
THough , I never faced any lag with it , but the Tegra 2 platform seems outdated , specially because of no drivers for ICS , and most apps are not optimised for Tegra 2 SoC.

Or are there any other phones , within 15-16k that surpasses Atrix ??
coderunknown
Nov 30, 2012 at 12:46 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

NVIDIA's Tegra Open-Source 2D Driver Code Is Ready for Developers. Guess you don't follow mobile news. So there is some hope that some devs will return or try to fix whatever is broken.
Hrishi
Hrishi #328
Nov 30, 2012 at 1:48 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: November 2012

NVIDIA's Tegra Open-Source 2D Driver Code Is Ready for Developers. Guess you don't follow mobile news. So there is some hope that some devs will return or try to fix whatever is broken.

Well I was following couple of CUstom ROM developers at XDA for Tegra 2. Specially Emmerson Pinter.
Last time I checked they had no such news about 3.x kernel.(probably last week).
Most of th'm were trying very hard to port the XOOM 's code and some were trying from the leaked ICS. Although none of them were stable enough as far as GPU was concerned.

If the code released by Nvidia is meant for newer Android versions (Tegra 2), its definitely a very good news for those custom ROM devs and the Tegra 2 owners.

Thanks for the update , so chances are still there for a stable CM10. :)
M
Dec 2, 2012 at 1:42 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

HEY you should add HTC 8s--its 20k and is Win 8 phone--in 15-20 k phone
coderunknown
Dec 2, 2012 at 8:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

^^ not available yet. Once it shows up, will add it.

BTW did some pretty major changes in the guide. Let me know if the new look is better or should i revert back to old one.
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Techguy #331
Dec 3, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

*correction... krait is faster than cortex A9
coderunknown
Dec 3, 2012 at 5:28 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

^^ i know that. You found any error somewhere?
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Shibadip #333
Dec 3, 2012 at 8:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

^^ not available yet. Once it shows up, will add it.

BTW did some pretty major changes in the guide. Let me know if the new look is better or should i revert back to old one.

Sam yaar, the changes that you have made to the current guide, is really helpfull, as we get a quick idea if the phone has good and updated features.
Keep up the good work
Shah
Shah #334
Dec 4, 2012 at 7:38 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

@Sam: Blackberry Curve 9220 has 2MP camera without flash. Only BB Curve 9320 has 3.2MP camera with LED. Correct it, ASAP.
coderunknown
Dec 4, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

thanks for pointing. corrected.
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Shibadip #336
Dec 4, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

KOlkata members-
I will be buying Lenovo P 700i as I am impressed by the Specs of it, and planning to buy one.. Since i feel Lenove phones will b better than Karbonn or MMX, so i am leaning towards it. But, i'm unsure of how much of the service facilities can I get from Lenovo in KOLKATA.

Anyone having any idea of their service experience, please share..
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Bimal dey #337
Dec 4, 2012 at 4:48 PM
Advice for micromax A87

@sam In 6000Rs the micromax A87 is a good buy or not?
coderunknown
Dec 5, 2012 at 1:10 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

won't recommend any Android with less than 512MB ram. If you can sell out more, like 9-10k then even better but for 6k, check the newly launched Karbonn A15. It has exactly same spec as A87 but with more memory.
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arkadeep #339
Dec 7, 2012 at 1:04 PM
Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

Could someone please help me decide between the SGS2 and the XPERIA S?

I'm torn between the superior processor on the GS2 and the brilliant screen on the XPERIA.

@Sam. Brilliant post. :)
Aerrow
Aerrow #340
Dec 7, 2012 at 1:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

Could someone please help me decide between the SGS2 and the XPERIA S?

I'm torn between the superior processor on the GS2 and the brilliant screen on the XPERIA.

@Sam. Brilliant post. :)

A gamer should go for s2. Another advantage is a better battery backup. But if movies and music is what u would use the phone for, definitely xperia s... a premium feel is an another adv. Ur call.
pramudit
pramudit #341
Dec 11, 2012 at 4:26 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

whats exactly the difference between lenovo p700i and s560 except Dolby sound in later????
kapilove77
kapilove77 #342
Dec 11, 2012 at 11:31 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

Hey guyz what you think about this phone?

Wammy Sensation
rider
rider #343
Dec 15, 2012 at 1:41 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

For all those who are looking for 30k+ phone. Get Galaxy SIII 16GB at infibeam.com store they are selling it for 32,039 INR with manufacture warranty and free 32GB SD Card + 50GB Dropbox Storage for free. Under cash for junk coupon REGREEN2012.
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poulami #344
Dec 15, 2012 at 2:39 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

phone god!
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Abhi191 #345
Dec 16, 2012 at 2:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

Anybody knows if Galaxy S3 mini will be launched in India..?? :?
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warrior047 #346
Dec 16, 2012 at 6:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

For all those who are looking for 30k+ phone. Get Galaxy SIII 16GB at infibeam.com store they are selling it for 32,039 INR with manufacture warranty and free 32GB SD Card + 50GB Dropbox Storage for free. Under cash for junk coupon REGREEN2012.

This seems to be expired...any other pls
rider
rider #347
Dec 16, 2012 at 11:06 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

This seems to be expired...any other pls

Yes are so late. Now no coupon for it sorry. :?
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Adnaan #348
Dec 18, 2012 at 1:17 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

which mobile phone is better for gaming, internet, multimedia, entertainment in short which is the best phone

iphone 5 or samsung galaxy note 2. which is is the best for the above requirements.
rider
rider #349
Dec 18, 2012 at 4:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

which mobile phone is better for gaming, internet, multimedia, entertainment in short which is the best phone

iphone 5 or samsung galaxy note 2. which is is the best for the above requirements.

Bothare great phones for above requirements. Take demo of both and buy whichever suits you.
stonecaper
stonecaper #350
Dec 18, 2012 at 6:14 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

@Sam Any good texting phones to replicate the magic that was palm pixi plus?
Still Mourning the loss of my beloved pixi.There are no phones i have seen as intuitive as pixi and Android will still have miles to go to be as user friendly as WebOS
coderunknown
Dec 18, 2012 at 6:26 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

@Sam Any good texting phones to replicate the magic that was palm pixi plus?
Still Mourning the loss of my beloved pixi.There are no phones i have seen as intuitive as pixi and Android will still have miles to go to be as user friendly as WebOS

HP PRE 3 16 gb with Touchstone Charger. Else only Galaxy Chat comes close to such a QWERTY + touchscreen device.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #352
Dec 18, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

@Sam : Why is Samsung Galaxy S2 out of the list ? Its still a great phone. I got it @ 23.5k.....
101gamzer
101gamzer #353
Dec 18, 2012 at 10:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

^Well what are you waiting for Root and install CM 10 :wink:
coderunknown
Dec 19, 2012 at 1:21 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

@Sam : Why is Samsung Galaxy S2 out of the list ? Its still a great phone. I got it @ 23.5k.....

1.5yr old mobile. if i keep old mobiles in the list that are still being sold in online portals and local shop, the guide will balloon to extreme size.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #355
Dec 19, 2012 at 7:41 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

^Well what are you waiting for Root and install CM 10 :wink:

I don't have a good internet connection here @ Port Blair(Here even Broadband has many problems, but major one is downloads not completing :( ). I will root my phone after I get back to my college.(LAN in hostel :razz:)

@SAM : Your list is great, keep it up !!!
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Adnaan #356
Dec 19, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

Bothare great phones for above requirements. Take demo of both and buy whichever suits you.

but which one is the best i have tried both of those phones and i still cant decide which one to pick samsung note 2 or iphone 5. hence which is the best from these two.
eduku
eduku #357
Dec 21, 2012 at 12:46 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

What are your thoughts on the lenovo p700i for a 12K budget?

@ Sam : I thought that the xperia u shipped with Android 2.3 Ginger Bread.
coderunknown
Dec 21, 2012 at 1:04 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

What are your thoughts on the lenovo p700i for a 12K budget?

configuration wise, Lenovo nailed it but if you read GSMArena's hands on experience, it is bulky and worst UI. My concern is the build quality.

@ Sam : I thought that the xperia u shipped with Android 2.3 Ginger Bread.

Android 4.0 update for Xperia U has been released more than a month ago.
eduku
eduku #359
Dec 21, 2012 at 1:06 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

So if I buy the xperia u now, then I can update it to ICS instantly? And how does the phone handle ICS?
As far as the p7000i is concerned, though it is my favourite of the bunch, I have read that the custom skin that lenovo uses on top of the stock UI is not very good, however GSM arena did say that it had very good build quality...
Which smartphone would you suggest in this price bracket?
One last question, is video calling over the network available in ICS?
coderunknown
Dec 21, 2012 at 1:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

So if I buy the xperia u now, then I can update it to ICS instantly? And how does the phone handle ICS?

you'll need to download the update package that weight in at 350MB + Sony companion tool for flashing. Or take it to your nearest Sony service center where they'll do it for free.

As far as the p7000i is concerned, though it is my favourite of the bunch, I have read that the custom skin that lenovo uses on top of the stock UI is not very good, however GSM arena did say that it had very good build quality...

Android is all about customization. simply use any of the available launchers from Play Store.

Which smartphone would you suggest in this price bracket?

Xperia U if you are happy with 6GB memory and it has already received custom rom at XDA Forum. Lenovo mayn't get anything apart from root access.

One last question, is video calling over the network available in ICS?

AFAIK natively no. only over data.
eduku
eduku #361
Dec 21, 2012 at 1:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

Another question about the p700i is that is it now available everywhere in India, as initially lenovo had decided to sell only in South India??
coderunknown
Dec 21, 2012 at 1:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

Another question about the p700i is that is it now available everywhere in India, as initially lenovo had decided to sell only in South India??

should be as online stores have started selling those.
eduku
eduku #363
Dec 21, 2012 at 1:27 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

Pardon the silly question but what is "custom ROM at XDA Forum"?

And another silly question what exactly is a "launcher" and I hope Play store is now what used to be called Android market?
About the p700i can I just erase the custom Lenovo UI and use the stock ICS UI?? Will that void warranty?

And any other suggestions (no Indian manufacturers please) other than the U at around 12-13K?
One concern that i have is that all the phones that I have seen in this price group all seems to have just 512 MB of RAM? Won't that be a problem??
thetechfreak
Dec 21, 2012 at 2:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

^^ this is Xda Android Forums & Windows Phone Discussion @ xda-developers

yes it will void warranty if you flash the phone.

this is launcher Android A to Z: What is a launcher? | Android Central

for your mobile phone I will say you might find a Xperia U locally for 13k it costs 14k on Flipkart though.
coderunknown
Dec 21, 2012 at 2:08 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

Pardon the silly question but what is "custom ROM at XDA Forum"?

custom build of Android OS. XDA Developer's site is mostly about Android coding and they create updated Android build and share it with the community.

And another silly question what exactly is a "launcher" and I hope Play store is now what used to be called Android market?

homepage (no of homepage, how you want icons to be arranged and multiple settings associated with it) + the application menu (where the preloaded apps + downloaded apps are available). You can google about Nova, GO, Touchwiz launcher to get an idea.
yup. Android Market = Play Store.

About the p700i can I just erase the custom Lenovo UI and use the stock ICS UI?? Will that void warranty?

you can't simply erase it. But install a second launcher (i.e. Android UI) and make it default. So you have Lenovo's UI but hidden with the new UI (or launcher, whatever you wish to call it) being default.

And any other suggestions (no Indian manufacturers please) other than the U at around 12-13K?

Another is Huawei G330 at 11k but not worth it. Internals are low than Lenovo as well as Xperia U. So decide between U & P700i

One concern that i have is that all the phones that I have seen in this price group all seems to have just 512 MB of RAM? Won't that be a problem??

512MB is just sufficient. 768MB would have been better but not possible in this budget.
eduku
eduku #366
Dec 21, 2012 at 2:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

I have learned that the p700i is a tri-band phone. Will the fact that its not quad-band phone cause any problems to its use in India??
coderunknown
Dec 21, 2012 at 3:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

P700i lacks the 750Mhz band. but here we only have 900 & 1800 both of which are supported by Lenovo. So it will work just fine.
eduku
eduku #368
Dec 21, 2012 at 5:24 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

Thanks for the info guys!! :)
@ Sam : I think you mean 850 MHz... :smile:
@ thetechfreak : You mean to say that if I install any other "launcher" and use it as the default UI other than the default one provided by the company, it will void warranty?
thetechfreak
Dec 21, 2012 at 5:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

no. It will not void. Anything that involves rooting will void though(ignore the sentence if you dont know what is rooting)
coderunknown
Dec 21, 2012 at 7:11 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

@ Sam : I think you mean 850 MHz... :smile:

yes 850Mhz

You mean to say that if I install any other "launcher" and use it as the default UI other than the default one provided by the company, it will void warranty?

it is just an application. if you don't like it, uninstall it and the stock launcher will become default again. in short, no application from Play Store can void your warranty.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #371
Dec 21, 2012 at 9:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

Hey guys all those Cheap 1GHz Single/Dual Core phones from Karbonn/i-ball/Micormax are any good..coz I can't see them telling the chipset used etc?
pratyush997
Dec 21, 2012 at 9:22 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

@Sam My Friend is Planning to get an Droid Mobile phone under 5k !
Is Karbonn A5+ Any good?
Any Known Issues?
coderunknown
Dec 21, 2012 at 9:43 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

@Sam My Friend is Planning to get an Droid Mobile phone under 5k !
Is Karbonn A5+ Any good?
Any Known Issues?

A5+ is still coming soon on flipkart but from the spec sheet it is the best of the bunch. but better to spend 900 bucks more and get Karbonn A15 from Saholic.
RiGOD
RiGOD #374
Dec 22, 2012 at 6:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

I'm looking for a BlackBerry below 10k and my eyes are on the Curve 9300 3G (the white one looks damn good). Yeah I'm fully aware of the limited application support and the availability of stunning android phones (G300, G330 etc) at the same price range. But I'd like to go with the BB and stay outta the crowd if it serves the communication purposes well.

But the thing that's holding me back is that I heard internet is available in BB's only if the user subscribes to BIS and no generic 2G/3G plans will work for the same. So I need a final clarification on this matter and if it's true I'll go with some Android phone. Kindly help me out.

BUMP!!!
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #375
Dec 22, 2012 at 11:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

@Sam..was just watching Micromax A90S iGyaan Review..found screen resolution under quadrant benchmark 480x728 n not 480x800 as mentioned in mobile buying guide..guess it's worth to check..i think the bottom space is used by onscreen buttons..but still..u can't use full screen resolution..
coderunknown
Dec 23, 2012 at 12:17 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

@Sam..was just watching Micromax A90S iGyaan Review..found screen resolution under quadrant benchmark 480x728 n not 480x800 as mentioned in mobile buying guide..guess it's worth to check..i think the bottom space is used by onscreen buttons..but still..u can't use full screen resolution..

Nenamark is showing 737x480. you are right, the direction keys are taking up ~60-70 pixel size. will correct it. thanks for the info :)
thetechfreak
Dec 23, 2012 at 8:04 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

@RiGOD As far I know, no generic plans don't work on BB. That's why various carriers have separate plans. anyways read this once [How-To] Use Internet on BlackBerry without BIS Plan
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Anil.2705 #378
Dec 27, 2012 at 5:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

i'm planning for micromax a25
can i go for it without any doubt???????
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Anil.2705 #379
Jan 1, 2013 at 9:33 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

i've bought a micromax a25
but the interface is different from the one shown on the box
in my phone i've got 4 short-cuts at the bottom whereas in videos and pictures there are 5
the menu button is at the right end and in the videos etc its at the centre
can anyone help me to get it at the centre?
coderunknown
Jan 1, 2013 at 7:20 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

i've bought a micromax a25
but the interface is different from the one shown on the box
in my phone i've got 4 short-cuts at the bottom whereas in videos and pictures there are 5
the menu button is at the right end and in the videos etc its at the centre
can anyone help me to get it at the centre?

install Go launcher from Play Store.
anky
anky #381
Jan 1, 2013 at 8:28 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

@sam -
i am thinking of buying HTC desire V..in the list i have noticed that processor was marked red..although i wont be playing high end games on that
but due to that RED color i am now confused..will it cause lags in normal usage..(internet, utube videos, music, and normal apps of android)..??
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Anil.2705 #382
Jan 1, 2013 at 10:04 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

install Go launcher from Play Store.
Wouldn't that take the juice out of my RAM?
As per specs, its 256, in mobile it shows around 180 MB( i can understand this as OS uses a part of it)
of this 180MB, around 100MB is always in use, leaving me less than 50MB(i cant understand this) can u explain plz
coderunknown
Jan 2, 2013 at 11:07 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

@sam -
i am thinking of buying HTC desire V..in the list i have noticed that processor was marked red..although i wont be playing high end games on that
but due to that RED color i am now confused..will it cause lags in normal usage..(internet, utube videos, music, and normal apps of android)..??

in the long run. having more processing power will really help even if you don't game. the processor is slow and 512MB ram surely won't help either. If you can increase your budget then you'll find lot better mobiles in 15-20k range but under 15k, you can also pick Xperia U. It too has only 512MB ram but at least lot better processor or Galaxy S Duos has more ram compared to Desire V while costing same.

Wouldn't that take the juice out of my RAM?
As per specs, its 256, in mobile it shows around 180 MB( i can understand this as OS uses a part of it)
of this 180MB, around 100MB is always in use, leaving me less than 50MB(i cant understand this) can u explain plz

check for Launcher settings if Micromax has added it. It may have dock settings or dock style. Out of 256MB, around 70-80MB is used for graphics memory. ~100MB for Android OS (with added skin, more bloatware it'll use more ram). Rest is available for user accessible memory.

@anky, HTC requires more than 512MB of RAM for Jelly Bean updates. And this is no marketing strategy by HTC. Most of these mobiles (One V, Desire V) have high resolution and 512MB is not sufficient. Even Sony has announced same with Xperia U, though it is a bit odd that Xperia J (same spec as Desire V and inferior to Xperia U) will receive JB update. But my point is, get a mobile with the best possible hardware irrespective of your needs. You'll need it if unless you are going to stick with the same outdated OS for next lifetime of the mobile.
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Anil.2705 #384
Jan 2, 2013 at 7:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

in the long run. having more processing power will really help even if you don't game. the processor is slow and 512MB ram surely won't help either. If you can increase your budget then you'll find lot better mobiles in 15-20k range but under 15k, you can also pick Xperia U. It too has only 512MB ram but at least lot better processor or Galaxy S Duos has more ram compared to Desire V while costing same.



check for Launcher settings if Micromax has added it. It may have dock settings or dock style. Out of 256MB, around 70-80MB is used for graphics memory. ~100MB for Android OS (with added skin, more bloatware it'll use more ram). Rest is available for user accessible memory.

@anky, HTC requires more than 512MB of RAM for Jelly Bean updates. And this is no marketing strategy by HTC. Most of these mobiles (One V, Desire V) have high resolution and 512MB is not sufficient. Even Sony has announced same with Xperia U, though it is a bit odd that Xperia J (same spec as Desire V and inferior to Xperia U) will receive JB update. But my point is, get a mobile with the best possible hardware irrespective of your needs. You'll need it if unless you are going to stick with the same outdated OS for next lifetime of the mobile.

nah i didn't find any dock settings as such
the picture on the box of the mobile, in all other videos and pictures on the net it has 5 shortcuts
but in my mobile there are only 4 :(
coderunknown
Jan 2, 2013 at 8:20 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

nah i didn't find any dock settings as such
the picture on the box of the mobile, in all other videos and pictures on the net it has 5 shortcuts
but in my mobile there are only 4 :(

if you press menu when in homescreen doesn't it show any option?
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Anil.2705 #386
Jan 2, 2013 at 8:46 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

if you press menu when in homescreen doesn't it show any option?

Shows few option but none related to the shortcuts at the bottom
in one of the video on youtube, at the first startup it said thats its the micromax launcher 1.0
when i'm using the same model of the one i watched in the video, how can it be different for me?
and even on the box the picture is with 5 icons but in the phone only 4 icons :shock:
vipul619
vipul619 #387
Jan 2, 2013 at 10:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Shouldn't the SGS2 be a part of the 20-25k list as well?
I mean after HTC One S, it still beats everyone in there!
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rohit0571 #388
Jan 2, 2013 at 10:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

A5+ is still coming soon on flipkart but from the spec sheet it is the best of the bunch. but better to spend 900 bucks more and get Karbonn A15 from Saholic.

How about going for Micromax A80. It seems better than Karbon A5+ or A15, Ninja 3 0r Ninja 4. It has everything like very very big battery life (2500 mhz) Gingerbread, good processor, 512 mb Ram etc for just Rs.5800
coderunknown
Jan 2, 2013 at 11:22 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Shouldn't the SGS2 be a part of the 20-25k list as well?
I mean after HTC One S, it still beats everyone in there!

Xperia S beats One S hands down. Adexmart is selling SL for 24.99k. S2 is 1.5yr old mobile. no reason to keep that old a mobile.

Shows few option but none related to the shortcuts at the bottom
in one of the video on youtube, at the first startup it said thats its the micromax launcher 1.0
when i'm using the same model of the one i watched in the video, how can it be different for me?
and even on the box the picture is with 5 icons but in the phone only 4 icons :shock:

without hands on experience it is really difficult to guide. Also with ICS, a lot of changes were implemented so kind of forgotten a few of the tricks. Settings list anything like "micromax settings"? else i don't think it is possible. Or try to hold the shortcut for 2-3sec and check if it vibrates. If it does, drag it to middle.
vipul619
vipul619 #390
Jan 3, 2013 at 12:34 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Xperia S beats One S hands down. Adexmart is selling SL for 24.99k. S2 is 1.5yr old mobile. no reason to keep that old a mobile.

Umm, it actually is head to head!
And since a device that was launched 2 years ago can still beat a device launched now, and it still gets official updates, i think it is worthy of a spot!
coderunknown
Jan 3, 2013 at 1:20 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Umm, it actually is head to head!
And since a device that was launched 2 years ago can still beat a device launched now, and it still gets official updates, i think it is worthy of a spot!

i was comparing One S and Xperia S. And S2 has low resolution compared to Xperia S thats why S2's score is comparable to Xperia S. But the real deal is S2 is getting old and lot better alternates are available.
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Shibadip #392
Jan 3, 2013 at 9:37 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

How about going for Micromax A80. It seems better than Karbon A5+ or A15, Ninja 3 0r Ninja 4. It has everything like very very big battery life (2500 mhz) Gingerbread, good processor, 512 mb Ram etc for just Rs.5800

Buddy, A80 does not have a 512 Ram. Rather it has only 256MB RAM, and 512MB of Internal memory.
Also comes with a outdated OS, and 800MZH processor..
M
Jan 3, 2013 at 11:12 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

may be this is offtopic but..
please can any one help me with buying motorola droid 4 or anything from the US .
or if some of you know how to setup the courier service who will send that to india.
please help :
*wireless.newegg.com/campaignroute.aspx?cflag=cobrand_home&referringdomain=newegg&oflag=specialoffer&refcode1=EGG_0412_001_TabPg_SprEvoDesign&zipcode=91786&cm_sp=CellPhonesTab-_-Pillars-_-PhonesService&cenbd=1&cid=35159_afc21f48be8c456dbcacfad5067e1b4c


NEED URGENT HELP
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #394
Jan 3, 2013 at 2:58 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Hi Guys,
Is HTC 8X worth buying now? considering its pros & cons...
I've heard problems in its battery life?
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Anil.2705 #395
Jan 5, 2013 at 4:58 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Xperia S beats One S hands down. Adexmart is selling SL for 24.99k. S2 is 1.5yr old mobile. no reason to keep that old a mobile.



without hands on experience it is really difficult to guide. Also with ICS, a lot of changes were implemented so kind of forgotten a few of the tricks. Settings list anything like "micromax settings"? else i don't think it is possible. Or try to hold the shortcut for 2-3sec and check if it vibrates. If it does, drag it to middle.

i watched a video closely and at the first startup it says that its micromax launcher 1.0
i'm using the same model, snd i guess its been released recently so not expecting that to be of an update
i've tried googling it but found no such launcher
i just wanted to try it as it s smooth and looks pretty well too
the phone doesnt have update option anywhere so an other chance of updating it?
anky
anky #396
Jan 5, 2013 at 9:41 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

out of these..which one is preferred ?
HTC DESIRE X,HTC ONE V..? (gaming is not one of the main priority)
and if we consider 10-11 range..is HTC desire C a good option..? or any other mobile?(not samsung)
R
rohit0571 #397
Jan 7, 2013 at 1:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

A5+ is still coming soon on flipkart but from the spec sheet it is the best of the bunch. but better to spend 900 bucks more and get Karbonn A15 from Saholic.

Hi Sam, how about going for Lava Iris 400 instead of A15 as there is merely Rs.500/- difference & he will get a better camera + front camera, better battery, flash & slimmer mobile. But yes, he will loose the internal memory...

Now Sam, your take on this...?

Compare Lava Iris N400 vs Karbonn A15 vs Videocon A30 | SmartPrix
coderunknown
Jan 7, 2013 at 2:26 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: December 2012

Hi Sam, how about going for Lava Iris 400 instead of A15 as there is merely Rs.500/- difference & he will get a better camera + front camera, better battery, flash & slimmer mobile. But yes, he will loose the internal memory...

Now Sam, your take on this...?

127MB internal memory in Lava N400 vs 4GB (~2.5GB should be accessible to user) in A15.
R
rahuljadu #399
Jan 7, 2013 at 4:36 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Bro my budget is 8500k maximum .i wanna buy android phone which is better phone according to you. I'm just checking karbonn a11 & a9+. How is this ? Tell me which one should i buy? I want long term phone.
A
Jan 7, 2013 at 5:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Hi Guys,

I am thinking to get my first Android smartphone (upgrading from my current Nokia 1280).

My main usage will be Google maps and some quizzes, puzzles and games like temple run.
I do not plan to root the mobile.
Camera, Looks and Brand value are not priorities, but performace (speed\no lagging) is.
My budget cap is about 12K.


I have shortlisted Karbonn A21, Xolo A700 and Andi 4.5h.

Among this, Andi roughly costs 3K more than the other two, but offers 1GB ram. The flipside is the 1600 mAh Battery.

Do you think it is worth spenidng 3K extra and getting Andi 4.5, or should I go with Xolo 700 and save 3K?

Other than what I have already shortlisted, should I consider any otehr models?
In the 12K bracket, which mobile have the best performance?

Thanks
--Anoop

PS: Thank you sam for the wonderful guide.
coderunknown
Jan 7, 2013 at 6:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Bro my budget is 8500k maximum .i wanna buy android phone which is better phone according to you. I'm just checking karbonn a11 & a9+. How is this ? Tell me which one should i buy? I want long term phone.

first decide if you want more power or upgradable to latest version of Android without completely sacrificing power.

Hi Guys,

I am thinking to get my first Android smartphone (upgrading from my current Nokia 1280).

My main usage will be Google maps and some quizzes, puzzles and games like temple run.
I do not plan to root the mobile.
Camera, Looks and Brand value are not priorities, but performace (speed\no lagging) is.
My budget cap is about 12K.


I have shortlisted Karbonn A21, Xolo A700 and Andi 4.5h.

Among this, Andi roughly costs 3K more than the other two, but offers 1GB ram. The flipside is the 1600 mAh Battery.

Do you think it is worth spenidng 3K extra and getting Andi 4.5, or should I go with Xolo 700 and save 3K?

Other than what I have already shortlisted, should I consider any otehr models?
In the 12K bracket, which mobile have the best performance?

Thanks
--Anoop

why not Micromax A110? of late everyone seem to go for A110. but 1GB ram can be a deal breaker considering my age old mobile with a crappy ARM11 processor and HVGA resolution display leaves only 200MB as free ram out of 512MB. Decide between MMX Canvas 2 & Andi 4.5h.

PS: Thank you sam for the wonderful guide.

my pleasure :)
A
Jan 7, 2013 at 8:51 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

why not Micromax A110? of late everyone seem to go for A110. but 1GB ram can be a deal breaker considering my age old mobile with a crappy ARM11 processor and HVGA resolution display leaves only 200MB as free ram out of 512MB. Decide between MMX Canvas 2 & Andi 4.5h.

Thank you Sam. I am not considering A110 because the pixel density is very low.

Between A110 and 4.5h, I will go with 4.5h. Will 4.5h support JB or the future versions of Android?
M
Jan 7, 2013 at 10:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

i'm planning to buy micromax smarty a68.
please comment..
i mean better choices..

thanks in advance..
coderunknown
Jan 7, 2013 at 10:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Thank you Sam. I am not considering A110 because the pixel density is very low.

Between A110 and 4.5h, I will go with 4.5h. Will 4.5h support JB or the future versions of Android?

ppi of A110 is not extremely low but 200+ is always better.

I can bet iball will never release any update. A110 may receive Android 4.1 update but chances are slim at best.

i'm planning to buy micromax smarty a68.
please comment..
i mean better choices..

thanks in advance..

heard A68 lacks GPS, wifi hotspot also along with no 3G. If you are ok, go ahead with it.
kaz
kaz #405
Jan 8, 2013 at 9:09 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

hey SAMY Galaxy S Advance is upgradable to 4.0 but you have written 2.3
And ONE S has Adreno 225 and you have witten 220. Also Xperia SL should be in 25-30k category I guess

and if you were to choose between L9, S Advance what would you choose?
how about Xperia P with 8mp camera? Does it satisfies the price gap?
I need this for a friend......

Bro my budget is 8500k maximum.
bro 8500k=₹8,500,000 (to my best knowledge 1k=1000)
coderunknown
Jan 8, 2013 at 2:46 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

hey SAMY Galaxy S Advance is upgradable to 4.0 but you have written 2.3

Android 4.1 not 4.0 and the update is only available in Russia, for now.

And ONE S has Adreno 225 and you have witten 220. Also Xperia SL should be in 25-30k category I guess

is it? AFAIK Krait has 225 or so. will check.
SL is available at adexmart for 24990

and if you were to choose between L9, S Advance what would you choose?
how about Xperia P with 8mp camera? Does it satisfies the price gap?
I need this for a friend......

GSMArena has rated L9's camera quality as poor (lower than Xperia P). Expected at this price. So camera lovers better stay away from L9. But performance wise, L9 should easily take a lead against Xperia P & S Adv.
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #407
Jan 8, 2013 at 2:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

is it? AFAIK Krait has 225 or so. will check.

Krait version of One S has 225 which is not available in india..but One S C2, the one which is quoted as One S here has adreno 220 gpu..so the info in mobile buying guide is right..:)
kaz
kaz #408
Jan 8, 2013 at 4:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Android 4.1 not 4.0 and the update is only available in Russia, for now.
ooooo


SL is available at adexmart for 24990
cool


GSMArena has rated L9's camera quality as poor (lower than Xperia P). Expected at this price. So camera lovers better stay away from L9. But performance wise, L9 should easily take a lead against Xperia P & S Adv.
yeah that's only the problem other wise L9 is simply a RockStar. check this: LG Optimus L9 Gaming Video - iGyaan - YouTube

And do you agree that One S is better than Xperia P ?

Krait version of One S has 225 which is not available in india..but One S C2, the one which is quoted as One S here has adreno 220 gpu..so the info in mobile buying guide is right..:)
Not my mistake:-( ... this miss guided me : *www.saholic.com/mobile-phones/htc-one-s-z560e-1003237
The India Version seems to be a waste now :shock:
coderunknown
Jan 8, 2013 at 5:25 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

And do you agree that One S is better than Xperia P ?

definitely better and One S should get Android 4.1 update soon whereas Xperia P will get it by Q2.
kaz
kaz #410
Jan 8, 2013 at 5:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

thanks!!!!!!!!! you are such a Genius :D
A
Anil.2705 #411
Jan 8, 2013 at 6:08 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

i've downloaded few games like prince of persia etc from sites other than play store
i've even downloaded the data of the game and copied to the location it needs to be done with but still when i open the game it asks to download the data.
How to copy such games and play them without any problems of downloading etc?
coderunknown
Jan 8, 2013 at 8:08 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

thanks!!!!!!!!! you are such a Genius :D

;)

i've downloaded few games like prince of persia etc from sites other than play store
i've even downloaded the data of the game and copied to the location it needs to be done with but still when i open the game it asks to download the data.
How to copy such games and play them without any problems of downloading etc?

let the game download data but cancel it after a minute. now you have folders ready. just match the folders and copy the data folder into appropriate place but just be sure you are downloading data for the correct resolution. BTW which mobile are you using?
A
Anil.2705 #413
Jan 8, 2013 at 8:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

;)



let the game download data but cancel it after a minute. now you have folders ready. just match the folders and copy the data folder into appropriate place but just be sure you are downloading data for the correct resolution. BTW which mobile are you using?

i'm using micromax A25 it houses a 1GHz MT6575 processor with PowerVR SGX 531 GPU (Imagination Technologies)
QVGA resolution
Can play Temple Run and other high end games also
i'm trying for the games with SD data and even copied the data to the correct path but still when i open the game it says downloading data :(
coderunknown
Jan 8, 2013 at 9:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

i'm using micromax A25 it houses a 1GHz MT6575 processor with PowerVR SGX 531 GPU (Imagination Technologies)
QVGA resolution
Can play Temple Run and other high end games also
i'm trying for the games with SD data and even copied the data to the correct path but still when i open the game it says downloading data :(

check if you downloaded the data for correct resolution. i am not good in fixing problems related to making games work in android. but either the data is in wrong place or you downloaded it for wrong resolution.
A
Anil.2705 #415
Jan 8, 2013 at 9:38 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

check if you downloaded the data for correct resolution. i am not good in fixing problems related to making games work in android. but either the data is in wrong place or you downloaded it for wrong resolution.

how to check the resolution of the data downloaded?
coderunknown
Jan 8, 2013 at 10:49 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

how to check the resolution of the data downloaded?

check the blog from where you downloaded the data. If it says QVGA, then its not for you. You need data for HVGA resolution.
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #417
Jan 8, 2013 at 11:14 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

yeah that's only the problem other wise L9 is simply a RockStar. check this: LG Optimus L9 Gaming Video - iGyaan - YouTube
first of all, respect to Sam's reply on the same..he has vast knowledge of mobiles and computers..so no offense.:)

well, L9 performs slightly better than S Advance and XP but the difference not that much marginally..benchmarks are good on the paper while comparing these three phones having same cortex a9 1ghz cpu to be honest..

Xperia P Gaming
Shadowgun
Asphalt 7

i hv personally completed shadowgun, nova3, asphalt 7 myself on XP without any lag.. ;) modern combat 4 n max payne on the way..;) so if i were u i would go wid Xperia P as i will additionally get HDMI connectivity, USB OTG functioning, good 8 mp shooter and solid feel..

advantages of L9 over XP, big screen (but low in ppi as shares same resolution with XP) and good battery backup..

if u put One S in the league, then it will beat these three phones in every benches marginally..that will be real comparison..:)

see this one too..almost matching..

m showing these videos coz even if u put money on XP, u won't regret..:)

so chose wisely..that's what i think..:)
Vensanga
Vensanga #418
Jan 9, 2013 at 12:58 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

I just give my Xperia U to my sister and am looking for a new mobile too......I found this Xperia P in ebay Brand New Sony Xperia P LT22i Android,1GHz Dual Core 4" Screen 8 MP camera WIfi | eBay which is price at rs. 16,800, the price is really good but I haven't buy anything from ebay and I am not sure whether I should go for it or not...kindly suggest.. this cost around rs. 22,400 in local market....
kaz
kaz #419
Jan 9, 2013 at 10:10 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

I just give my Xperia U to my sister and am looking for a new mobile too......I found this Xperia P in ebay Brand New Sony Xperia P LT22i Android,1GHz Dual Core 4" Screen 8 MP camera WIfi | eBay which is price at rs. 16,800, the price is really good but I haven't buy anything from ebay and I am not sure whether I should go for it or not...kindly suggest.. this cost around rs. 22,400 in local market....

ebay doen't sell anything its the re-sellers on their website.
And with this offer I am 200% sure you won't get Genuine Warranty but the seller will offer you Reseller Warranty (don't know how that might help in case of any trouble) . Also I am not sure if its a Genuine and Unused model because the original rate is 23k

first of all, respect to Sam's reply on the same..he has vast knowledge of mobiles and computers..so no offense.:)

well, L9 performs slightly better than S Advance and XP but the difference not that much marginally..benchmarks are good on the paper while comparing these three phones having same cortex a9 1ghz cpu to be honest..

Xperia P Gaming
Shadowgun
Asphalt 7

i hv personally completed shadowgun, nova3, asphalt 7 myself on XP without any lag.. ;) modern combat 4 n max payne on the way..;) so if i were u i would go wid Xperia P as i will additionally get HDMI connectivity, USB OTG functioning, good 8 mp shooter and solid feel..

advantages of L9 over XP, big screen (but low in ppi as shares same resolution with XP) and good battery backup..

if u put One S in the league, then it will beat these three phones in every benches marginally..that will be real comparison..:)

see this one too..almost matching..

m showing these videos coz even if u put money on XP, u won't regret..:)

so chose wisely..that's what i think..:)

thanks a lot bro!!!!!!!!! You seems quite satisfied with your droid so I guess that won't trouble me(my friend to be exact) either.

But the price of Xperia P is more than L9 and S Advance.

whats your opinion with HTC One S.
P.S.- Sadly it doesn't has the S4 processor and Adreno 225 GPU in India :cry:


Whats your take on Xperia P's battery life ? Does it lass 24hrs with min. data and few photos and gaming? Or I will have to get something like this also :*www.flipkart.com/nokia-dc-16-charger/p/itmdazuhemnchwyg?pid=ACCDAZTUJFC6VRZ5
anky
anky #420
Jan 9, 2013 at 1:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

in igyaan's video review of nokia lumia 510, ram is shown of 512MB, while all others sources claims it to be 256MB...what is this..?..??
kaz
kaz #421
Jan 9, 2013 at 1:44 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

in igyaan's video review of nokia lumia 510, ram is shown of 512MB, while all others sources claims it to be 256MB...what is this..?..??

Someone's mistake :D
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #422
Jan 9, 2013 at 4:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

But the price of Xperia P is more than L9 and S Advance.
yes..it is actually slightly overpriced..may be coz u getting those additional advantages as said in previous post..so the cost might be slightly higher..or may be sony picked up 3rd spot in smartphone market having great sells records of 2012 xperia line-up..so the marketing gimmicks..still definitely overpriced..should below 20k..

whats your opinion with HTC One S.
P.S.- Sadly it doesn't has the S4 processor and Adreno 225 GPU in India :cry:
bro, if One S is in ur mind, then don't look out for other three phones..even though the Indian version One S is consisting of overclocked snapdragon s3 based SOC, it is still way better than L9, S Advanced or XP..and as Sam said, it will receive JP update before XP..it might get JB 4.2 or KLP as well..XP or L9 may not receive further updates..S advance is out of question..

Whats your take on Xperia P's battery life ? Does it lass 24hrs with min. data and few photos and gaming? Or I will have to get something like this also :Nokia DC-16 Charger - Nokia: Flipkart.com

battery is definitely poor as far as the provided screen resolution is concerned..but not that pathetic..u will get a day backup for sure with moderate usage..it's honestly in ur hand how to deal with apps..u can do many tweakings to save ur battery..still it's always good to have travel charger if u r out of town..:)
A
Jan 9, 2013 at 4:46 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

ppi of A110 is not extremely low but 200+ is always better.

I can bet iball will never release any update. A110 may receive Android 4.1 update but chances are slim at best.

I think Andi is a heavy mobile - I read that it weighs 160 gm. For the past few days, I have been visiting different mobile shops to get a real life feel of Andi but unfortunately, the phone is not available with most local stores.

Meanwhile, I came across Zopo ZP800.

Do you think Zopo ZP800 will be released in India any time soon? The specs look really tempting - 5 Inch HD Screen (QHD, 1280*720 pixel display), MT6589 1.5 GHz Quad Core CPU, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB ROM, 13MP rear camera + 2MP front camera. Do you think it will come with JB preloaded?

For this spec, I am ready to spend 15K. Now my dilemma is whether to wait till February first week to see if any quad core phone gets launched in 15K price bracket, or go ahead and buy Andi 4.5h now.
A
Anil.2705 #424
Jan 9, 2013 at 5:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

check the blog from where you downloaded the data. If it says QVGA, then its not for you. You need data for HVGA resolution.

my phone resolution is 240*320
then dont i need qvga resolution games?
kaz
kaz #425
Jan 9, 2013 at 5:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

yes..it is actually slightly overpriced..may be coz u getting those additional advantages as said in previous post..so the cost might be slightly higher..or may be sony picked up 3rd spot in smartphone market having great sells records of 2012 xperia line-up..so the marketing gimmicks..still definitely overpriced..should below 20k..
But it has a 8mp camera too and 20k phones are having 5mp only so the price is justified. Also the screen is Good.
And thanks for the Infos :)

Will let you all know after my friend gets his first droid ;)
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #426
Jan 9, 2013 at 7:01 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

But it has a 8mp camera too and 20k phones are having 5mp only so the price is justified. Also the screen is Good.
And thanks for the Infos :)

Will let you all know after my friend gets his first droid ;)

Sure :)
mitraark
mitraark #428
Jan 10, 2013 at 8:51 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Hey i bought the LG Optimus L9 for 18k yesterday, although i will be honest here that i know almost nothing about Android but the phone played a 1080p 350 MB 4 minute music video on the stock player without any lag, maybe that should tell us about the decent amount of power it packs.
kaz
kaz #429
Jan 11, 2013 at 8:30 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Hey i bought the LG Optimus L9 for 18k yesterday, although i will be honest here that i know almost nothing about Android but the phone played a 1080p 350 MB 4 minute music video on the stock player without any lag, maybe that should tell us about the decent amount of power it packs.

Congo bro!!!!!!
how's the camera quality? And in low light?
mitraark
mitraark #430
Jan 11, 2013 at 5:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Congo bro!!!!!!
how's the camera quality? And in low light?

I really cannot comment, i previously owned a Nokia N73 which was terrible in low light, L9 has quite decent shots at low light, but i have no idea how other current phones perform in that department.
R
rohit0571 #431
Jan 12, 2013 at 2:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

How is Lenovo A60+ and Swingtel Hellotab Mini SX3 Smartphone as compared to Karbonn A15

and

Air Tyme Picaso as compared to Karbonn A5+ as these are coming very low in HS18 deals as they seem better....?

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Swingtel Hellotab Mini SX3 Smartphone - Black . Buy Best Swingtel Hellotab Mini SX3 Smartphone - Black at Lowest Price Online
R
rohit0571 #432
Jan 13, 2013 at 8:03 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

How is Lenovo A60+ and Swingtel Hellotab Mini SX3 Smartphone as compared to Karbonn A15

and

Air Tyme Picaso as compared to Karbonn A5+ as these are coming very low in HS18 deals as they seem better....?

AirTyme Picasso Price, Reviews, Specifications & Features - 91mobiles.com

Lenovo A60+ Android Mobile Phone - Black . Buy Best Lenovo A60+ Android Mobile Phone - Black at Lowest Price Online

Swingtel Hellotab Mini SX3 Smartphone - Black . Buy Best Swingtel Hellotab Mini SX3 Smartphone - Black at Lowest Price Online

Kya baat hai, nobody knows about these mobiles?
A
Jan 14, 2013 at 12:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

After days of futile search, I have given up chasing the elusive Andi 4.5h. If it is this hard to find the phone in brick and mortar stores, I can’t even imagine what the service back up will be.

While searching or alternatives, I came across Huawei Ascend G-600. At 15K pre order price, it does almost all the Andi 4.5 does and then some. I think I will wait till G-600 hit the local stores (and secretly hoping that the D2 will also get launched soon).
NIGHTMARE
NIGHTMARE #434
Jan 17, 2013 at 8:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

anyone using Karbon A1 + ?
pratyush997
Jan 18, 2013 at 1:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

@Sam Which is better?
Huawei Ascend G300 or Huawei IDEOS X5 ?
Which is better on the basis of performance
Any known issues?
I'll be flashing it to CM 9/10 on the first day of purchase :D
coderunknown
Jan 18, 2013 at 2:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

@Sam Which is better?
Huawei Ascend G300 or Huawei IDEOS X5 ?
Which is better on the basis of performance
Any known issues?
I'll be flashing it to CM 9/10 on the first day of purchase :D

X5 Pro unless you want the 0.3" extra display.
M
Jan 18, 2013 at 2:28 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

!DEA - An !dea can change your life...
pratyush997
Jan 18, 2013 at 5:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

X5 Pro unless you want the 0.3" extra display.
any known issues ?
:)

and just found that this was launched 2 years back so... can't decide :(
coderunknown
Jan 18, 2013 at 7:38 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

any known issues ?
:)

and just found that this was launched 2 years back so... can't decide :(

never heard of any.
X5 U8800 was launched 2yr back. X5 U8800 pro (processor upgrade, everything same) was launched a year back and now ships with Android 4.0 out of box.
NIGHTMARE
NIGHTMARE #440
Jan 18, 2013 at 8:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Comment on Karbon A1 +. Looking forward to buy this phone for secondary use. I think this is best phone in this Rs3650 price range. One more any good call recording android app which will work with this phone.
pratyush997
Jan 18, 2013 at 8:27 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

never heard of any.
X5 U8800 was launched 2yr back. X5 U8800 pro (processor upgrade, everything same) was launched a year back and now ships with Android 4.0 out of box.
coool.. Btw any word on JB upgrade?
And any good online deal?
Thanks :)
coderunknown
Jan 18, 2013 at 9:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Comment on Karbon A1 +. Looking forward to buy this phone for secondary use. I think this is best phone in this Rs3650 price range. One more any good call recording android app which will work with this phone.

i read somewhere the mobile lags. Why not check Karbonn A2 or Byond B54?

coool.. Btw any word on JB upgrade?
And any good online deal?
Thanks :)

Unofficial JB should definitely be possible or already exist. Check XDA. Just check for stable builds. But as it is your first Android, use it with stock rom for a month then upgrade.
pratyush997
Jan 18, 2013 at 9:58 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Okay Thanks :)
NIGHTMARE
NIGHTMARE #444
Jan 18, 2013 at 10:11 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

i read somewhere the mobile lags. Why not check Karbonn A2 or Byond B54?

It will cross my budget, I just wanted two thing from this phone call recording via any app and dual sim function. May be going to install few more app for syncing services that all.
pratyush997
Jan 18, 2013 at 11:25 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Should I get Huawei Ascend G330 instead of X5 pro?
It's of 10k on fk
coderunknown
Jan 18, 2013 at 11:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

X5 Pro is 3k cheaper than G330. G300/330 is mainly maintained by Modaco forum, not XDA. Both looks good at their own price.

G330 was added the day it went on sale @ FK ;)
pratyush997
Jan 18, 2013 at 11:42 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

X5 Pro is 3k cheaper than G330. G300/330 is mainly maintained by Modaco forum, not XDA. Both looks good at their own price.
Okay! Still which one is better overall :D if $$ ain't considered
G330 was added the day it went on sale @ FK ;)
:oops: didn't saw the 10k + post :p
coderunknown
Jan 18, 2013 at 11:58 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Okay! Still which one is better overall :D if $$ ain't considered

i'll say go for G330. X5 Pro is getting quite old now and i don't think it'll be supported for long.
anky
anky #449
Jan 19, 2013 at 10:26 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

@sam - in flipkart reviews many users complained about the battery backup of g330..so which is better...g300 or g330..?
i liked 'google' written on back of g300..! :p
coderunknown
Jan 19, 2013 at 11:31 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

even my friend complain the same that battery backup is less than satisfactory. but 1500mah battery should be more than enough to get it ticking through the day.
M
Jan 19, 2013 at 6:31 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

i have in my mind, the idea ivory..

please suggest..
pratyush997
Jan 19, 2013 at 7:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

@Sam Which is the cheapest Droid mobile with 1 gig RAM out there?
coderunknown
Jan 19, 2013 at 8:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

i have in my mind, the idea ivory..

please suggest..

paying 0.3k more you get Videocon A30 with lot better spec. why don't you consider that? And when it comes to reliability, almost all mobiles of Indian brands ship off the same pair of Chinese OEMs.

@Sam Which is the cheapest Droid mobile with 1 gig RAM out there?

don't be so lazy. its right there at first page. And if you are asking about old/outdated mobiles thats been removed, then it is i guess Atrix 2 which cost same as LG L9.
pratyush997
Jan 19, 2013 at 8:38 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

don't be so lazy. its right there at first page. And if you are asking about old/outdated mobiles thats been removed, then it is i guess Atrix 2 which cost same as LG L9.
That's what I was asking :|
coderunknown
Jan 19, 2013 at 8:50 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

That's what I was asking :|

in fact L9 & Atrix 2 have surprising similar spec. with L9 downgrading the camera (but retaining the 1080p recording capabilities) and increasing screen size (yet retaining same qHD resolution). and lastly, Atrix 2 "may" get Android 4.1 before L9 (i'll say "if" L9 ever receives any update) despite being discontinued.
amjath
amjath #457
Jan 19, 2013 at 9:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

xolo x900 is a good choice too but not sure about getting JB
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theserpent
theserpent #458
Jan 19, 2013 at 9:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

L9 has a sub-forum already in xda so if you can get L9 get it.Forget about LG updating it :D

Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769 Android Development - xda-developers
But i don't why they din't update their list in XDA L9 has to searched

Sam why not linking phone name to reviews in Digit/digit forum?
pratyush997
Jan 19, 2013 at 9:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Why these Companies Discontinue good budget phones and launch the ones which Specs lower than the previous one (Somewhat)
coderunknown
Jan 19, 2013 at 9:30 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Sam why not linking phone name to reviews in Digit/digit forum?

sarath created an index thread but i guess been ages since it was last updated.

Why these Companies Discontinue good budget phones and launch the ones which Specs lower than the previous one (Somewhat)

cost cutting. royalty to ARM, smaller silicon die, less complicated fabrication, less power requirements, etc.
M
Jan 19, 2013 at 10:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

does videocon a30 have google play ??
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souviktox #462
Jan 20, 2013 at 6:31 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

even my friend complain the same that battery backup is less than satisfactory. but 1500mah battery should be more than enough to get it ticking through the day.

@Sam
I have been following this forum from the end of the last year and very much helpful in choosing a proper mobile phone, however I still got little bit of dilemma,
I've used Galaxy Y for a year or so and then sold it for various reasons like lagging, improper visibility, phone used to hang a lot and mainly I didn't like the user interface of that mobile, now I am planning to buy a new model fro my birthday next week only and I have shortlisted Xperia Sola and HTC Desire X and Xperia J , my requirements will be normal usage without any lags and obviously being a touch phone a good resolution, push mails for my corporate mail and personal gmail and fb stuff.....also a little bit of entertainment. I do not opt for video chat though if it comes it will be a better advantage, so what phone do you suggest as my budget is upto 17k.
P.S. Does Xperia Sola has video chat facility via skype of something like that??
Shah
Shah #463
Jan 20, 2013 at 7:50 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

@Sam
I have been following this forum from the end of the last year and very much helpful in choosing a proper mobile phone, however I still got little bit of dilemma,
I've used Galaxy Y for a year or so and then sold it for various reasons like lagging, improper visibility, phone used to hang a lot and mainly I didn't like the user interface of that mobile, now I am planning to buy a new model fro my birthday next week only and I have shortlisted Xperia Sola and HTC Desire X and Xperia J , my requirements will be normal usage without any lags and obviously being a touch phone a good resolution, push mails for my corporate mail and personal gmail and fb stuff.....also a little bit of entertainment. I do not opt for video chat though if it comes it will be a better advantage, so what phone do you suggest as my budget is upto 17k.
P.S. Does Xperia Sola has video chat facility via skype of something like that??

If you want a lag-free phone, get HTC Windows Phone 8S or wait for Nokia Lumia 620.

@Sam
I have been following this forum from the end of the last year and very much helpful in choosing a proper mobile phone, however I still got little bit of dilemma,
I've used Galaxy Y for a year or so and then sold it for various reasons like lagging, improper visibility, phone used to hang a lot and mainly I didn't like the user interface of that mobile, now I am planning to buy a new model fro my birthday next week only and I have shortlisted Xperia Sola and HTC Desire X and Xperia J , my requirements will be normal usage without any lags and obviously being a touch phone a good resolution, push mails for my corporate mail and personal gmail and fb stuff.....also a little bit of entertainment. I do not opt for video chat though if it comes it will be a better advantage, so what phone do you suggest as my budget is upto 17k.
P.S. Does Xperia Sola has video chat facility via skype of something like that??

If you want a lag-free phone, get HTC Windows Phone 8S or wait for Nokia Lumia 620.
coderunknown
Jan 20, 2013 at 8:03 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

i'll recommend the same. Nokia Lumia 620. But i doubt if it'll be priced anywhere near Sola/J. More likely priced at 20k. But no harm in waiting.
pratyush997
Jan 20, 2013 at 9:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

^Maybe Nokia Lumia 520 should be priced near Sola!
coderunknown
Jan 20, 2013 at 9:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

by the time 520 appears we'll have Sola2.
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rohit0571 #467
Jan 21, 2013 at 3:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

by the time 520 appears we'll have Sola2.

Sam, where can I find the old threads of 'Mobile Buying Guide Nov or Dec 2012'
pratyush997
Jan 21, 2013 at 5:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Sam, where can I find the old threads of 'Mobile Buying Guide Nov or Dec 2012'
Those old threads are updated !
M
Jan 21, 2013 at 8:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

gonna buy Lenovo A60+

is it a good buy ??

sulekha is listing it for 5350 bucks, but it is on preorder :evil:

its on direct purchase on other sites but for much more..

any views ??
H
hitesh #471
Jan 21, 2013 at 9:10 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Any decent android (gsm + cdma) in 7k ? Any brand would work

gonna buy Lenovo A60+

is it a good buy ??

sulekha is listing it for 5350 bucks, but it is on preorder :evil:

its on direct purchase on other sites but for much more..

any views ??
Don't you think that's a bad choice ?
M
Jan 21, 2013 at 10:28 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

^^ because of ???

i'm getting it for 5490 on shopclues..
is the website good ??
any one who has any experience with that ??

on indiatimes , it is for 5890 (on coupon),
should i buy it ??
please suggest guys..
i'm short on time..
vipul619
vipul619 #473
Jan 22, 2013 at 5:58 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

256 RAM - No!

Instead go for the Ideos X5, and if you are really tight on budget, get the Ninja 4.0 A87
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souviktox #474
Jan 22, 2013 at 7:27 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

@Sam
I am not at all interested in Windows phone.....I want android only....that's why, btw is there any possibilities of Sola 2??
or can you refer something with that price range ?
coderunknown
Jan 22, 2013 at 8:26 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Sam, where can I find the old threads of 'Mobile Buying Guide Nov or Dec 2012'

nowhere. this thread started as January 2012 and is constantly updated. Most of the old devices are still listed. Only really old ones are removed.

@Sam
I am not at all interested in Windows phone.....I want android only....that's why, btw is there any possibilities of Sola 2??
or can you refer something with that price range ?

Sola is getting old so there will definitely be an update. So chances are some mobile to replace Sola will appear next month at World Mobile Congress. Under 15k, you can also check Huawei G600. Only mobile with better spec than Sola. Else wait for pricecut on LG L9 or maybe Galaxy S Advanced.
L
Jan 22, 2013 at 9:04 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

hey guys....since samsung has launched samsung galaxy grand in India for rs.21500 do u guys think the price of samsung galaxy s advance will come down from the present 19.5k...??
M
Jan 22, 2013 at 9:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

i'm on a tight budget..
and papa has said "no china, no micromax"
two incidents:
we bought a ZTE clam-shell tata indicom mobile for 2500. it broke (really.. it broke , i mean a small part of the thick plastic case broke , the service centre demanded 4800 for repair saying that the repair parts are not cheap)

and we bought a micromax Q5 , the trackball started creating problems within 3 months of purchase.., the service centre demanded 600 for the repair, saying that micromax does not fund us for the repair, so we have to charge you..

and further, have anyone read reviews for Micromax ninja 4 on flipkart ?
even the most basic feature of the phone (calling) is troublesome..

so..
no ZTE , huawei, micromax.. etc.

thats why i had chosen samsung y duos lite before, but the screen is very small,
lenovo, AFAIK is a good company..
in kolkata, the dealers have the stock but it is for laptop deals.. the mobile is free with purchase of laptops.
he has said that if a customer insists on only laptop, h'll sell the mobile to us..
NIGHTMARE
NIGHTMARE #478
Jan 22, 2013 at 9:22 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Well I order Karbon A+ dual sim phone@3599.10. Once I received the phone will share pro and cons.
A
Jan 22, 2013 at 9:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

While I have decided to wait for Huawei ascend d2, I ordered a Micromax Funbook Infinity tab for browsing using wifi and play around with android.
S
Shibadip #480
Jan 23, 2013 at 7:55 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

@Sam
I am not at all interested in Windows phone.....I want android only....that's why, btw is there any possibilities of Sola 2??
or can you refer something with that price range ?

I know it's hard to wait for the phone with ur birthday and all.. but waiting for the WMC will be really a wise decision. However, let me warn u that WMC is kind of like Auto-Expo. the products that are shown in the WMC will take some more months to be readily available in the market!!
A
Jan 23, 2013 at 9:48 PM
Motorola atrix 2 or lumia 620

I am looking to buy a phone around 15k, probably can stretch to 16-16.5 max. The moto atrix 2 is really tempting. The question is, with motorola exiting the indian market, is it worth going for it at 16.5k. I live in mumbai, and have an official moto service centre nearby, but am concerned about the phone's durability, considering that i plan to use it for 2 years minimum.
My question is, will the lumia 620 be worth it, or should i just shut my eyes and go for the atrix 2? Any help is much appreciated.
Shah
Shah #482
Jan 24, 2013 at 8:56 AM
Re: Motorola atrix 2 or lumia 620

I am looking to buy a phone around 15k, probably can stretch to 16-16.5 max. The moto atrix 2 is really tempting. The question is, with motorola exiting the indian market, is it worth going for it at 16.5k. I live in mumbai, and have an official moto service centre nearby, but am concerned about the phone's durability, considering that i plan to use it for 2 years minimum.
My question is, will the lumia 620 be worth it, or should i just shut my eyes and go for the atrix 2? Any help is much appreciated.

Before, you decide to go with WP8 devices, Learn more about the "Other" storage bug in WP8. It is a deal-breaker for many.
vipul619
vipul619 #483
Jan 24, 2013 at 1:10 PM
Re: Motorola atrix 2 or lumia 620

I am looking to buy a phone around 15k, probably can stretch to 16-16.5 max. The moto atrix 2 is really tempting. The question is, with motorola exiting the indian market, is it worth going for it at 16.5k. I live in mumbai, and have an official moto service centre nearby, but am concerned about the phone's durability, considering that i plan to use it for 2 years minimum.
My question is, will the lumia 620 be worth it, or should i just shut my eyes and go for the atrix 2? Any help is much appreciated.

Atrix 2 is a great option, and so is The new Canvas HD A116 (if you have no issues carrying a powerful phone with a less powerful brand value)
Also Win 8 is all happy & fun for a few months then you will crave for apps!
Better get the Atrix 2 in that case, since many sites have dummy called Moto service to check if they are delivering as promised, and yes they are!
K
kriplani #484
Jan 24, 2013 at 10:38 PM
Re: Motorola atrix 2 or lumia 620

Dear Mods,

Just read about Lenovo IdeaPhone A690 @8k. Seems good value considering it is from a reputed brand; drawback being Andoid 2.3 and less internal memory. What is ur take on that?
Waiting for February 2013 buying guide and where do you position it.
coderunknown
Jan 24, 2013 at 11:07 PM
Re: Motorola atrix 2 or lumia 620

Dear Mods,

Just read about Lenovo IdeaPhone A690 @8k. Seems good value considering it is from a reputed brand; drawback being Andoid 2.3 and less internal memory. What is ur take on that?
Waiting for February 2013 buying guide and where do you position it.

is it available here? well at 8k, you can't expect a hell lot of stuff. If you are a first time Android user, Android 2.3 or 4.0 won't make much difference but the small internal memory is definitely going to hurt. Closest competitor to A690 is Ascend G300 from Huawei. You get more internal memory and Android 4.0 (update available) but slightly less powerful processor.

And February doesn't mean new mobiles. New mobiles are added as soon as they are available. Month is there to let others know the guide is constantly updated :)
eduku
eduku #486
Jan 28, 2013 at 7:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Hi Sam, what are your impressions of the new micromax canvas HD a116?
Actually, I was searching for the p700i, but its still not available in Eastern India so the canvas HD seems to be a be a cooler alternative, but I am still a bit skeptical about Indian brands and their reliability..
And how does the Mediatek 6589 Quad core stack up against the other processors in the chart??
Thanks... :)
quagmire
quagmire #487
Jan 28, 2013 at 8:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

^Take a look at the MediaTek MT6589 quad-core Cortex-A7 benchmarks here-
MediaTek MT6589 (quad Cortex-A7)
coderunknown
Jan 29, 2013 at 6:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Hi Sam, what are your impressions of the new micromax canvas HD a116?
Actually, I was searching for the p700i, but its still not available in Eastern India so the canvas HD seems to be a be a cooler alternative, but I am still a bit skeptical about Indian brands and their reliability..
And how does the Media trek 6589 Quad core stack up against the other processors in the chart??
Thanks... :)

Micromax A116 offer VFM but it has its own set of problems:
1. Micromax service is bad or say non-existed.
2. no custom rom. so you are stuck with same Android version for life.
3. no major update (i mean version bump)

coming to the chipset, a dualcore Cortex A9 "should" still outpace it. If you can find a Galaxy Nexus under 20k grab it rather than A116. You get official update, custom rom, you can overclock the processor, GPU. A116 only makes sense if priced at 12-13k because the chipset even being a quadcore is weak. GPU is fine though. No warranty, no custom rom.
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lr7745 #489
Jan 29, 2013 at 6:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

3. no major update (i mean version bump)

While I agree wholeheartedly with your post, having been a sufferer of Micromax's services, or rather the lack of them, did they not promise to update the A116 to JB 4.2?? I think I read somewhere that they did.
S
Shibadip #490
Jan 29, 2013 at 7:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Also sam to compete with Thw MMX canvas 2, Karbonn has launched - Karbonn S1 Titanium

What do u think about this phone (If it is available at 10-11k /-)
Specifications -
4.5-inch qHD (960 × 540 pixels) multi-touch capacitive touch screen display
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
1.2 GHz quad-core processor
9.25 mm thick
5MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash, VGA front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth with A2DP and GPS
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
1600 mAh battery
coderunknown
Jan 29, 2013 at 8:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

While I agree wholeheartedly with your post, having been a sufferer of Micromax's services, or rather the lack of them, did they not promise to update the A116 to JB 4.2?? I think I read somewhere that they did.

A116 will be a big launch by Micromax so version bump through an update is very much expected. AFAIK, Spice updated one of their flagship from 2.3 to 4.0 so this won't come as a surprise if Micromax follow the same route. But i am expecting something for the A110 customers. A110 customers deserve JB update.

Also sam to compete with Thw MMX canvas 2, Karbonn has launched - Karbonn S1 Titanium

What do u think about this phone (If it is available at 10-11k /-)
Specifications -
4.5-inch qHD (960 × 540 pixels) multi-touch capacitive touch screen display
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
1.2 GHz quad-core processor
9.25 mm thick
5MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash, VGA front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth with A2DP and GPS
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
1600 mAh battery

If it sells for 10k then only (intro price will be ~11.5k) but the processor is a bunch of snail slow Cortex A5 cores. quadcore excitement won't last long when you realize it can't play HD games and even HD videos start to lag or shutter. But one can definitely brag ;)
vipul619
vipul619 #492
Jan 30, 2013 at 1:13 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

With a budget of 20k (+-1k) I've decided on the Xperia S?
Did i miss something out?
Tired of waiting for Nexus 4! :/
coderunknown
Jan 30, 2013 at 1:35 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

if you can find XS for 21k, go for it eye closed.
vipul619
vipul619 #494
Jan 30, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

ok, shopclues is selling it for 20990 and eBay for 20000.
But I guess 990 for a manufacturer's warranty would be a better option!
har
har #495
Jan 31, 2013 at 11:28 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Guys need a phone within 10k. Primary use is music and calls. Looking at the Nokia Lumia 510. Is it a good choice ? Will being stuck with Win 7.8 cause major problems ? And should I consider phones from Indian brands like Andi, Karbonn, Micromax,etc ? I heard that they are mostly rebranded chinese phones. And if customs ROM's are available, then it doesnt offer me full Android goodness !(My galaxy pop runs Android 4.2 flawlessly. Thanks XDA and Rohan !!)
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lr7745 #496
Jan 31, 2013 at 11:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

^^ If you want to store music in your phone, you're probably better of without the 510 and its paltry 2.5 GB, unless you feel you can live with that. It's a heck of a phone otherwise. But I'd say save yourself some money and get the Huawei Ideos X5 Pro @8k from flipkart. Decent specs, decent ram, and CM 10.1.
vipul619
vipul619 #497
Feb 1, 2013 at 1:15 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: January 2013

Guys need a phone within 10k. Primary use is music and calls. Looking at the Nokia Lumia 510. Is it a good choice ? Will being stuck with Win 7.8 cause major problems ? And should I consider phones from Indian brands like Andi, Karbonn, Micromax,etc ? I heard that they are mostly rebranded chinese phones. And if customs ROM's are available, then it doesnt offer me full Android goodness !(My galaxy pop runs Android 4.2 flawlessly. Thanks XDA and Rohan !!)

IMO if the primary usage is music, get the tipo.
It even has CM10 available :p
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rohit0571 #498
Feb 1, 2013 at 3:36 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Pls suggest me 2 phones, budget for 1st phone is 4500 and second is 6000 each. Out of the list for the 1st phone I found Byond B54, Micromax A30 Karbonn A2 and Karbonn A5+ in my budget. For the 2nd phone I liked Lava A500, Karbonn A15 and videocon A30.

Pls help urgently....
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #499
Feb 1, 2013 at 8:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

@Sam I had previously started a thread about a new phone under 9k for my dad. He is a cdma user.
But just came across a HTC One V @ 8990:shock:
It it a good buy ? HTC One V-4GB - Black CDMA Smartphone|Sealed in Box | eBay
a-raam
a-raam #500
Feb 2, 2013 at 9:55 AM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

How is the Huawei Ascend G330 ? Or should I go for a different phone around 10k ? I saw a deal on an HTC One V for around 11k on ebay.Was thinking about it for its looks and dev support.
R
rohit0571 #501
Feb 2, 2013 at 8:44 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Pls suggest me 2 phones, budget for 1st phone is 4500 and second is 6000 each. Out of the list for the 1st phone I found Byond B54, Micromax A30 Karbonn A2 and Karbonn A5+ in my budget. For the 2nd phone I liked Lava A500, Karbonn A15 and videocon A30.

Pls help urgently....

Sam ji, Pls help me out....waiting for your comments
coderunknown
Feb 2, 2013 at 9:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

@Sam I had previously started a thread about a new phone under 9k for my dad. He is a cdma user.
But just came across a HTC One V @ 8990:shock:
It it a good buy ? HTC One V-4GB - Black CDMA Smartphone|Sealed in Box | eBay

BRAND NEW BOX PACKED IMPORTED MOBILE
this may mean no warranty. better ask the dealer.

How is the Huawei Ascend G330 ? Or should I go for a different phone around 10k ? I saw a deal on an HTC One V for around 11k on ebay.Was thinking about it for its looks and dev support.

One V's market price is 15k+ that means the mobile won't carry any warranty. Secondly i think One V lacks the magnetometer (no compass and maybe no navigation). I have used G330 (just a hands on) and it is worth the price. On a downside, currently there is no custom rom and you'll have to stick with stock rom only.

Sam ji, Pls help me out....waiting for your comments

If you can live without 3G, B54 is the cheapest of all of them. And for the second, you may like to wait for Micromax Ninja A59. Its not on sale yet but should be the cheapest dualcore mobile out there.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #503
Feb 4, 2013 at 1:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

@Sam: How is MediaTek Chipset?

Secondly i think One V lacks the magnetometer (no compass and maybe no navigation).

Yes u r right no Magnetometer :(
pratyush997
Feb 4, 2013 at 1:27 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

@SAM I'll be getting 2(Another for my friend) Pantech Burst in the end of the month from either Ebay.com (via ishopinternational.com) or directly by ibhejo.com. Which one will be cheaper and reliable? Is there anyone in your contacts who owns this and have any issues with it!
Thanks!
anky
anky #505
Feb 4, 2013 at 4:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Hello frnds, I have bought sony xperia go yesterday its specified ram was 512 mb but now in phone when I saw it was around 350-
R
rohit0571 #506
Feb 4, 2013 at 6:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

@SAM I'll be getting 2(Another for my friend) Pantech Burst in the end of the month from either Ebay.com (via ishopinternational.com) or directly by ibhejo.com. Which one will be cheaper and reliable? Is there anyone in your contacts who owns this and have any issues with it!
Thanks!

How much is it costing you after all charges?
pratyush997
Feb 4, 2013 at 6:49 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

How much is it costing you after all charges?
Yet to request qoute from ishop int!
it should be around 7.8k
coderunknown
Feb 4, 2013 at 9:43 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

@SAM I'll be getting 2(Another for my friend) Pantech Burst in the end of the month from either Ebay.com (via ishopinternational.com) or directly by ibhejo.com. Which one will be cheaper and reliable? Is there anyone in your contacts who owns this and have any issues with it!
Thanks!

all my friends are Samsung fanboys :(
coderunknown
Feb 5, 2013 at 6:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

haha ok!
BTW Which is more reliable ?

if you are asking about which site is more reliable, better ask Sarath. he knows better.
R
rohit0571 #511
Feb 6, 2013 at 2:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Yet to request qoute from ishop int!
it should be around 7.8k

The link which you have given is not a unlocked phone, but it is AT&T phone and it needs to be unlocked before getting it in India. Unlocked phones are quoting for Rs.178$ on ebay.com. So it will be nearly 9600/- which is more than ibhejo.com
(pls correct me if I am wrong)

If you got the quote from ishop....? Pls share...
pratyush997
Feb 6, 2013 at 2:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

The link which you have given is not a unlocked phone, but it is AT&T phone and it needs to be unlocked before getting it in India. Unlocked phones are quoting for Rs.178$ on ebay.com. So it will be nearly 9600/- which is more than ibhejo.com
(pls correct me if I am wrong)

If you got the quote from ishop....? Pls share...
Unlocking ain't problem!
We ain't Americans so it ain't illegal
and I got Unlocking tool ;)
R
rohit0571 #513
Feb 6, 2013 at 5:46 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Unlocking ain't problem!
We ain't Americans so it ain't illegal
and I got Unlocking tool ;)

So what type of phones should be bought from US, either they should be locked under contract or locked/ unlocked without contract etc....
a-raam
a-raam #514
Feb 6, 2013 at 6:15 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Did anyone notice this ??
seems too good to be true.
coderunknown
Feb 6, 2013 at 6:55 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Did anyone notice this ??
seems too good to be true.

you doubt it is fake? ;)

3MP cam without flash, normal TFT display and may lack a few of the sensors. Final price is 6k which is just fine.
thetechfreak
Feb 6, 2013 at 6:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Did anyone notice this ??
seems too good to be true.

Doesn‘t look fake. Its an OK phone.
They even launched a Quad core phone for 10k!
tkin
tkin #517
Feb 6, 2013 at 7:03 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Did anyone notice this ??
seems too good to be true.
I think it is: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/service-rma-watch/169297-micromax-company-run-satan-himself.html
pratyush997
Feb 6, 2013 at 9:28 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

So what type of phones should be bought from US, either they should be locked under contract or locked/ unlocked without contract etc....
Unlocked ones!
Many got unlocked from ibhejo.com | just download the unlocker just in case the device comes locked :D
rider
rider #520
Feb 7, 2013 at 10:02 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Unlocked ones!
Many got unlocked from ibhejo.com | just download the unlocker just in case the device comes locked :D

iBhejo.com I never heard of this site.. Is it reliable?
pratyush997
Feb 8, 2013 at 2:20 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

iBhejo.com I never heard of this site.. Is it reliable?
haha That's what I'm asking! :p
BTW They raised the $$ to 9.3k (uncool) :D
Ishop INT is selling it for 8.2k :D
rider
rider #522
Feb 8, 2013 at 9:40 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

haha That's what I'm asking! :p
BTW They raised the $$ to 9.3k (uncool) :D
Ishop INT is selling it for 8.2k :D

What are talking about? I've no f*#%ing idea.
tkin
tkin #523
Feb 8, 2013 at 9:46 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

What are talking about? I've no f*#%ing idea.
Most probably Pantch Burst.
R
rohit0571 #524
Feb 8, 2013 at 1:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

So what type of phones should be bought from US, either they should be locked under contract or locked/ unlocked without contract etc....

Is there any phone which can be bought from US other than Pantech Burst in the budget of 150$?

A link to share with you all about best chosen mobiles .

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pratyush997
Feb 8, 2013 at 3:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

What are talking about? I've no f*#%ing idea.

Most probably Pantch Burst.

As Tkin said! :D
BTW Got a call from iShopinternational
They are giving 500/- discount on first purchase! So I'm getting it for 7.8k :)
BTW Asked about Nexus 4, They said they do ship it and the whole amount will be like 19-21k Max :)
DAmn cooooool!
Edit- Calculated the price by the calculator on their website!
*i.imgur.com/3QeauLk.jpg
tkin
tkin #526
Feb 8, 2013 at 6:22 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

^^My next mobile :D
j/k gonna get Xperia Z.
rider
rider #527
Feb 8, 2013 at 6:28 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

As Tkin said! :D
BTW Got a call from iShopinternational
They are giving 500/- discount on first purchase! So I'm getting it for 7.8k :)
BTW Asked about Nexus 4, They said they do ship it and the whole amount will be like 19-21k Max :)
DAmn cooooool!
Edit- Calculated the price by the calculator on their website!

What, what, what? 19-21k for Nexus 4!! 8GB or 16GB??
BTW which start launcher you are using in your windows 8?
tkin
tkin #528
Feb 8, 2013 at 7:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

What, what, what? 19-21k for Nexus 4!! 8GB or 16GB??
BTW which start launcher you are using in your windows 8?
Not a launcher, looks like Win 8 with start button app or win 7 with a start button hack.
pratyush997
Feb 8, 2013 at 8:38 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

What, what, what? 19-21k for Nexus 4!! 8GB or 16GB??
OFC 8 GIG BTW forgot to add tax there, so 21k should be max!
BTW which start launcher you are using in your windows 8?
Not a launcher, looks like Win 8 with start button app or win 7 with a start button hack.
Start 8 ;) on Windows 8 Pro
tkin
tkin #530
Feb 9, 2013 at 12:59 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

OFC 8 GIG BTW forgot to add tax there, so 21k should be max!


Start 8 ;) on Windows 8 Pro
You forgot to add Without Warranty :D
rider
rider #531
Feb 9, 2013 at 1:31 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

You forgot to add Without Warranty :D

No, dude LG India will service it by charging money. Confirmed.
These phones comes checked in factory, hence almost zero chance of dead on arrival or some hardware issue. Software issues ka no tension.
tkin
tkin #532
Feb 9, 2013 at 1:33 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

No, dude LG India will service it by charging money. Confirmed.
How much?
rider
rider #533
Feb 9, 2013 at 1:34 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

How much?

It depends on the problem. Like what if your L9 face some problem after an year? what would you do? huh
tkin
tkin #534
Feb 9, 2013 at 1:35 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

It depends on the problem. Like what if your L9 face some problem after an year? what would you do? huh
Hmm, point there, I'll mail them and confirm.
rider
rider #535
Feb 9, 2013 at 1:37 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Hmm, point there, I'll mail them and confirm.

And life is more enjoyable by talking risk, buddy. :wink:
tkin
tkin #536
Feb 9, 2013 at 1:39 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

And life is more enjoyable by talking risk, buddy. :wink:
A 10k risk, I agree, a 20k risk? I'm not that rich(yet) ;)
D
doom2010 #537
Feb 9, 2013 at 12:27 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

As Tkin said! :D
BTW Got a call from iShopinternational
They are giving 500/- discount on first purchase! So I'm getting it for 7.8k :)
BTW Asked about Nexus 4, They said they do ship it and the whole amount will be like 19-21k Max :)
DAmn cooooool!
Edit- Calculated the price by the calculator on their website!
*i.imgur.com/3QeauLk.jpg

U called them or they called u...

BTW when did u register? Have they gave any coupon? When I calculate the cost they add the rs:550/-
So how does someone get the discount of shipping price?...
rider
rider #538
Feb 9, 2013 at 9:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

GEB - 230921137736 - New Google Nexus 4 LG 16GB (Factor | eBay

It it reliable to purchase from here or not.
tkin
tkin #539
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:11 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

GEB - 230921137736 - New Google Nexus 4 LG 16GB (Factor | eBay

It it reliable to purchase from here or not.
They're reliable as far as feedbacks go, and see the number of purchases, and in ebay you do have buyers protection, good, I'd say.
pratyush997
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:15 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

GEB - 230921137736 - New Google Nexus 4 LG 16GB (Factor | eBay

It it reliable to purchase from here or not.
How about this?
New Nexus 4 8GB Unlocked Smartphone in Stock Ships Worldwide Quad Core 4 7" 652810118453 | eBay
Get it from Ishop International for 24k
*i.imgur.com/43TLOQ7.png
rider
rider #541
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:15 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

They're reliable as far as feedbacks go, and see the number of purchases, and in ebay you do have buyers protection, good, I'd say.

It will cost me 26.5k, seems like a great deal till date. But less info and poor attempt to post the product is making it suspicious.
tkin
tkin #542
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

It will cost me 26.5k seems like good deal till date. But less info and poor attempt to post the product is making me to flick my eye.
Take a look at their items for sale page, at any time they have thousands of products for sale, they are an importer, they just list the description of almost all products available in foreign shops there, so no time to update as they are constantly changing their inventory as foreign prices fluctuate.

PS: Also they are the official ebay partner for global easy buy, open global easy buy, search a product and take a look.
pratyush997
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:24 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

It will cost me 26.5k, seems like a great deal till date. But less info and poor attempt to post the product is making it suspicious.
Will you care replying to the post above you :D
rider
rider #544
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:26 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Take a look at their items for sale page, at any time they have thousands of products for sale, they are an importer, they just list the description of almost all products available in foreign shops there, so no time to update as they are constantly changing their inventory as foreign prices fluctuate.

PS: Also they are the official ebay partner for global easy buy, open global easy buy, search a product and take a look.

So, green flag from you?

Will you care replying to the post above you :D

Bro I'm talking about 16GB model. It will cost me just 26.5k
tkin
tkin #545
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:28 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

So, green flag from you?
Nope, I took a look at their feedback, they perform very inconsistently, so I'd suggest not to risk 28k on them, fine for stuff like Pantech Burst though. If you're lucky you'll get the Nexus in prime condition, if you're unlucky, you may get a delayed shipment(over a month) or damaged goods, so yellow light from me, approach with caution.
rider
rider #546
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

I checked fb page of ishopinternational. People are posting their rage as they are not able to deliver items from months.

I got the 16GB model from the same seller.*www.ebay.com/itm/New-Nexus-4-16gb-...0795681701?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item2c6c4f0fa5
Why to contact ishopinternational if ebay will send by their own.
pratyush997
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

I checked fb page of ishopinternational. People are posting their rage as they are not able to deliver items from months.

I got the 16GB model from the same seller.New Nexus 4 16GB Unlocked Smartphone in Stock Ships Worldwide Quad Core 4 7" 652810118453 | eBay
Why to contact ishopinternational if ebay will send by their own.
:agreed:
BTW I'm going to order Pantech burst by Ishop Int. It's 7.3k
Should I proceed ?
rider
rider #548
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:41 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

:agreed:
BTW I'm going to order Pantech burst by Ishop Int. It's 7.3k
Should I proceed ?

Who purchase a pantech phone? I won't be serviceable here? It has 256K colors display. Big NO from me.

You are a rich boy get an iphone 5 64GB
pratyush997
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:41 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Who purchase a pantech phone? I won't be serviceable here? It has 256K colors display. Big NO from me.
So any Alternative?
rider
rider #550
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

So any Alternative?

Get Xperia U or HTC One V without warranty. Root it, flash it, put jelly bean ROM and use.
pratyush997
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:48 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Get Xperia U or HTC One V without warranty. Root it, flash it, put jelly bean ROM and use.
their H/w suckx
rider
rider #554
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013


8.5k is not sufficient to get a smartphone. Wait for sometime collect more pocket-money and get a proper smartphone.
pratyush997
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

8.5k is not sufficient to get a smartphone. Wait for sometime collect more pocket-money and get a proper smartphone.
How much ₹ is needed for that?
tkin
tkin #556
Feb 9, 2013 at 11:01 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Who purchase a pantech phone? I won't be serviceable here? It has 256K colors display. Big NO from me.

You are a rich boy get an iphone 5 64GB
Pantech burst does have SAMOLED+ display ;)
tkin
tkin #558
Feb 9, 2013 at 11:06 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

HOW?
even If I were
I would taptalked this Post from nexus 4 16 GB ;)
:D
And buy some Apps!


1 gig ram too :D
And check the CPU/GPU. Its still faster than all phones under 25k.
rider
rider #559
Feb 9, 2013 at 11:10 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

How much ₹ is needed for that?

You know more than 15k. It should at least have 1GB RAM for multi-tasking.

I've no idea about pantech quality and durability. On papers its great for its price.
pratyush997
Feb 9, 2013 at 11:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

You know more than 15k. It should at least have 1GB RAM for multi-tasking.

I've no idea about pantech quality and durability. On papers its great for its price.
It's almost double of my current budget :D
tkin
tkin #561
Feb 9, 2013 at 11:15 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

It's almost double of my current budget :D
Then just wait, plain and simple, I was like you once and I had to use a Nokia 5800XM for over 4 yrs, you jelly?

Do some tuition, got me me GTX580 Lightning upgrade from GTX560Ti.
pratyush997
Feb 9, 2013 at 11:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Then just wait, plain and simple, I was like you once and I had to use a Nokia 5800XM for over 4 yrs, you jelly?

Do some tuition, got me me GTX580 Lightning upgrade from GTX560Ti.
I got Nokia X6, Using it from 4 years (3 years, 10 months :p )

@Tkin @Rider
[Advice] Mobile under 8.5k
rider
rider #563
Feb 11, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Samsung Galaxy SIII 16GB with Samsung BHM1100 bluetooth headset + Transcend 16GB memory card for just 28,900 INR LINK
RON28
RON28 #564
Feb 11, 2013 at 1:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Samsung Galaxy SIII 16GB with Samsung BHM1100 bluetooth headset + Transcend 16GB memory card for just 28,900 INR LINK

looks like elder brother Galaxy S4 is on the way, thats why price is cutting down of S3.
kapilove77
kapilove77 #565
Feb 11, 2013 at 4:20 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Hey guyz i wanted to know that my cousin bought Nexus 4 in UK but don't know how to send it to me n how much tax it will cost plz tell me how can he send n how much tax we have to give.
tkin
tkin #566
Feb 11, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

looks like elder brother Galaxy S4 is on the way, thats why price is cutting down of S3.
Z is coming soon :)

Hey guyz i wanted to know that my cousin bought Nexus 4 in UK but don't know how to send it to me n how much tax it will cost plz tell me how can he send n how much tax we have to give.
If he brings it with him, nothing, but if he sends it to you via courier only then you have to pay taxes.
kapilove77
kapilove77 #567
Feb 11, 2013 at 5:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

How much taxes are? he told me it will cost him 289 pounds for phone + 40 pounds for shipping but how much when i get phone in hands?
Faun
Faun #568
Feb 11, 2013 at 7:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

How much taxes are? he told me it will cost him 289 pounds for phone + 40 pounds for shipping but how much when i get phone in hands?

Mobiles and watches are heavily taxed. Better get it unsealed when he returns back.
tkin
tkin #569
Feb 11, 2013 at 7:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Mobiles and watches are heavily taxed. Better get it unsealed when he returns back.
Wait, isn't he allowed to bring one item with him? So he needs to break the seal of the package?
pratyush997
Feb 11, 2013 at 8:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

How much taxes are? he told me it will cost him 289 pounds for phone + 40 pounds for shipping but how much when i get phone in hands?
Theserpent's uncle wasn't charged for bringing Nexus 10 sealed :)
So it's shouldn't charge you too :D
A
Anil.2705 #571
Feb 12, 2013 at 6:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

im using micromax a25 running on gingerbread
but the screen doesnt light up for any notifications
any possible reasons and solutions?
ashis_lakra
Feb 12, 2013 at 7:28 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Guys, How is Xolo A700 @ 8.3K ? Are there any better competitors at this price point ? My budget is 9k and I'd like to multitask like Playing a 720p video and browsing Internet with at least 7-8 tabs. Since, I'm still on Bada OS on Wave 525, I'm expecting much more with Android apps as well as Handset.
tkin
tkin #573
Feb 12, 2013 at 7:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Guys, How is Xolo A700 @ 8.3K ? Are there any better competitors at this price point ? My budget is 9k and I'd like to multitask like Playing a 720p video and browsing Internet with at least 7-8 tabs. Since, I'm still on Bada OS on Wave 525, I'm expecting much more with Android apps as well as Handset.
On paper its a great phone, but it has practically no users here or anywhere, so can't produce any solid judgement, you may read fipkart reviews, but its not a very well known phone.
ashis_lakra
Feb 12, 2013 at 9:15 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

On paper its a great phone, but it has practically no users here or anywhere, so can't produce any solid judgement, you may read fipkart reviews, but its not a very well known phone.

So, I'm left with Pantech Burst at 7.3K. It has got great proccy and gpu as well as heating issue and short battery life. Also, 262K color vs 16m color is a letdown. What do you think ?
tkin
tkin #575
Feb 12, 2013 at 9:27 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

So, I'm left with Pantech Burst at 7.3K. It has got great proccy and gpu as well as heating issue and short battery life. Also, 262K color vs 16m color is a letdown. What do you think ?



So, I'm left with Pantech Burst at 7.3K. It has got great proccy and gpu as well as heating issue and short battery life. Also, 262K color vs 16m color is a letdown. What do you think ?
Go with burst, even our forum member pratyush... is buying burst as well.
coderunknown
Feb 12, 2013 at 9:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

any mobile with that kind of processing power heats up. Even Galaxy S2 & Xperia S gets pretty hot. and 256k screen is fine. at that resolution you won't find any difference unless you keep a 16M AMOLED screen next to it.
esumitkumar
Feb 13, 2013 at 2:10 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

which android phone shud I buy (max budget 7K) for decent front /back camera, gaming and battery life
tkin
tkin #578
Feb 13, 2013 at 2:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

which android phone shud I buy (max budget 7K) for decent front /back camera, gaming and battery life
Pantech Burst.
esumitkumar
Feb 13, 2013 at 2:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Pantech Burst.
Pantech ? Which brand is this ? Is this available in India ..?
Does it have a after sales service ? I googled it and found it has mini SIM slot ? Does Aircel support mini slot ?
thetechfreak
Feb 13, 2013 at 3:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Pantech ? Which brand is this ? Is this available in India ..?
Does it have a after sales service ? I googled it and found it has mini SIM slot ? Does Aircel support mini slot ?

Answer is Yes to all questions.
esumitkumar
Feb 13, 2013 at 3:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Thanks ..Pls give link from which store/indian site its available..I googled and found most sites importing from USA .hence skeptical about After Sales Service
Hrishi
Hrishi #582
Feb 15, 2013 at 12:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

@Sam, people are going gaga over the MMX 116 HD, because of the quad core a7.
I was wondering how much good is the Quad core a7 compared to dual a9 in the battle of core to core performance.?
Is it wise to upgrade to this quad core a7 against a dual a9 ?

And will it be more lower efficient or less?
Hrishi
Hrishi #583
Feb 15, 2013 at 12:48 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Have read in arm website that a7 shares similar performance to that of a5, which is a low cost implementation.
tkin
tkin #584
Feb 15, 2013 at 3:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Have read in arm website that a7 shares similar performance to that of a5, which is a low cost implementation.
A7 is just as fast as A8, but has the feature set of A15, so that makes 4xA7~2.5xA9, not bad, specially the power consumption will be lower than 2xA9 cores and more modularity: List of ARM microprocessor cores - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
theserpent
theserpent #585
Feb 15, 2013 at 3:51 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Whatever after reading tkins exp ill never go for mmx.."until" something really worthy with xda support comes
tkin
tkin #586
Feb 15, 2013 at 8:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Whatever after reading tkins exp ill never go for mmx.."until" something really worthy with xda support comes
*image.spreadshirt.com/image-server/v1/designs/11931414,width=190,height=190/Yao-Ming-meme.png
esumitkumar
Feb 18, 2013 at 5:58 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Thanks ..Pls give link from which store/indian site its available..I googled and found most sites importing from USA .hence skeptical about After Sales Service
Guys nobody is answering ?
tkin
tkin #588
Feb 18, 2013 at 6:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Thanks ..Pls give link from which store/indian site its available..I googled and found most sites importing from USA .hence skeptical about After Sales Service
Go through this: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/buying-advice/169988-advice-mobile-under-8-5k.html

And PM the OP, he bought it.
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #589
Feb 18, 2013 at 7:35 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

AFAIK , isnt the LG Optimus 4X HD the cheapest good quadcore in the market currently ? Then why isnt it recommended enough for a budget of 25-26k ?
Besides I heard Sony Center is accepting pre-orders for Xperia Z . Can anyone confirm ? If they indeed are, what is the expected price ?
tkin
tkin #590
Feb 18, 2013 at 7:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

AFAIK , isnt the LG Optimus 4X HD the cheapest good quadcore in the market currently ? Then why isnt it recommended enough for a budget of 25-26k ?
Besides I heard Sony Center is accepting pre-orders for Xperia Z . Can anyone confirm ? If they indeed are, what is the expected price ?
A. Optimus 4XHD is rarely available any where, incl LG flagship stores in kolkata.
B. Yes, you can pre-order Xperia Z by paying 1k in Sony Flagship Stores(Sony center was it?), its price at launch will be 36k.
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #591
Feb 18, 2013 at 7:50 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

But what about buying online ??

And great news about the Z.
tkin
tkin #592
Feb 18, 2013 at 7:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

But what about buying online ??

And great news about the Z.
Only 3 sites have it in stock and when it comes to expensive stuff people tend to go for reputed stores like Flipkart etc: LG Optimus 4X HD Price in India, Latest Price, Specifications, Reviews - 91mobiles.com
esumitkumar
Feb 18, 2013 at 8:36 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Go through this: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/buying-advice/169988-advice-mobile-under-8-5k.html And PM the OP, he bought it.
Thanks but buying a mobile without warranty is highly dangerous ..like wasting 7500/- although mobile specs might be spectacular
nikufellow
nikufellow #594
Feb 23, 2013 at 2:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Help please - need an android device under (7k) only fron trusted brands like lg,sony,samsung or the like - only option seems lg l3 ! - specs aren't that great but looks like its the better than y or the like - any other suggestions ?
shreymittal
Feb 23, 2013 at 5:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

@nikufellow get xperia tipo u will love it and it is better than l3 @ 8.4k
LegendKiller
Feb 23, 2013 at 9:28 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Did some research Xperia SL at 22k looks a good option......anyone has any reviews on it?
tkin
tkin #597
Feb 23, 2013 at 9:31 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Did some research Xperia SL at 22k looks a good option......anyone has any reviews on it?
The best cell at 22k atm :)
Richie Rich
Feb 23, 2013 at 10:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

My friend need an android phone under Rs. 15k. He liked micromax canvas A116 HD. Should he get this or something else?
rider
rider #599
Feb 23, 2013 at 11:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Tell him to increase his budget little more and get Galaxy Nexus for 18.5k. No other phone is better than this for this price.
Richie Rich
Feb 23, 2013 at 11:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Tell him to increase his budget little more and get Galaxy Nexus for 18.5k. No other phone is better than this for this price.

No budget is fixed not more than 15k
tkin
tkin #601
Feb 23, 2013 at 11:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Tell him to increase his budget little more and get Galaxy Nexus for 18.5k. No other phone is better than this for this price.
You're gonna recommend Nexus over L9? When they have same chipset and L9 has warranty and can be had of 15-17k with deals. You are possessed by Nexus :p
dashing.sujay
Feb 23, 2013 at 11:44 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

You're gonna recommend Nexus over L9? When they have same chipset and L9 has warranty and can be had of 15-17k with deals. You are possessed by Nexus :p

Obsessed :p

@rider- nexus 4 or simple nexus ?
tkin
tkin #603
Feb 23, 2013 at 11:46 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Obsessed :p

@rider- nexus 4 or simple nexus ?
Rider said Galaxy Nexus and said 18.5k, so definitely Samsung Galaxy Nexus, height of obsession :p :p
thetechfreak
Feb 24, 2013 at 9:45 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

@tkin not really. The average user is more concerned about warranty over anything else. After all 19k of a persons hard earned money, atleast for me seems a big investment.

Whereas Devs and power users are not that concerned about warranty. They want to use the latest in tech(Nexus devices get the first official Android updates), to stand different in a crowd.

Not that the L9 is inferior in anyway but different people have different requirements.
tkin
tkin #605
Feb 24, 2013 at 12:39 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

@tkin not really. The average user is more concerned about warranty over anything else. After all 19k of a persons hard earned money, atleast for me seems a big investment.

Whereas Devs and power users are not that concerned about warranty. They want to use the latest in tech(Nexus devices get the first official Android updates), to stand different in a crowd.

Not that the L9 is inferior in anyway but different people have different requirements.
Can you tell me something, why would a power user buy the Galaxy Nexus for 18.5k when L9 is retailing locally at 17k? Just for the updates?

Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250 vs. LG Optimus L9 P760 - GSMArena.com
thetechfreak
Feb 24, 2013 at 1:30 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

1) Galaxy Nexus has a better processor
2) Better screen resolution. GNex has a 720p screen
3) Better display overall(316 ppi on the GNex)

4) 4g versions are also there, L9 has no 4g version AFAIK.

5) Best secondary camera of 1.3MP.
tkin
tkin #607
Feb 24, 2013 at 1:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

1) Galaxy Nexus has a better processor
2) Better screen resolution. GNex has a 720p screen
3) Better display overall(316 ppi on the GNex)

4) 4g versions are also there, L9 has no 4g version AFAIK
4 is useless in India, so a 200Mhz bump, and a high res screen(not better, as some people do prefer IPS over amoled, even samsung is shifting to LCD with SGS IV), and for this sacrificing warranty @ 18.5k, then why not get the Nexus 4 altogether @ 23k?
thetechfreak
Feb 24, 2013 at 1:44 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

4 is useless in India, so a 200Mhz bump, and a high res screen(not better, as some people do prefer IPS over amoled, even samsung is shifting to LCD with SGS IV), and for this sacrificing warranty @ 18.5k, then why not get the Nexus 4 altogether @ 23k?

Trust me its not about preference or anything.
As for Samsung moving to LCD, well there can be many reasons not necessarily as one tech is inferior. Points i mentioned are valid and Gnex is superior


As for getting Nexus 4 different budget different arguments.
tkin
tkin #609
Feb 24, 2013 at 1:49 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Trust me its not about preference or anything.
As for Samsung moving to LCD, well there can be many reasons not necessarily as one tech is inferior. Points i mentioned are valid and Gnex is superior


As for getting Nexus 4 different budget different arguments.
Its superior I agree, but is it superior to command extra 1.5k with absolutely no warranty?
thetechfreak
Feb 24, 2013 at 5:30 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Its superior I agree, but is it superior to command extra 1.5k with absolutely no warranty?

Well that‘s a question best left to the buyers huh? :wink:

No hard feelings between us OK?
rider
rider #611
Feb 24, 2013 at 6:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Rider said Galaxy Nexus and said 18.5k, so definitely Samsung Galaxy Nexus, height of obsession :p :p
I'm not totally obsessed with Nexus dude. I think you are with your L9. Try to understand hardware is not everything. Comparing Android Jelly bean 4.2.2 with L9 (ICS) is like a human with a monkey. :razz: (lol jk)
pratyush997
Feb 24, 2013 at 7:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

It is not obsession dude. Try to understand hardware is not everything. Comparing Android Jelly bean 4.2.2 with L9 (ICS) is like monkey with a human. :razz:
haha LOL
BTW Nexus for Great Community support and in terms of performance Pantech burst beats it but Burst got no support!
Same way IMO Nexus is better than l9 (only and only in Community support ) other wise L9 is way to go :p
rider
rider #613
Feb 24, 2013 at 7:08 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

@tkin not really. The average user is more concerned about warranty over anything else. After all 19k of a persons hard earned money, atleast for me seems a big investment.

Whereas Devs and power users are not that concerned about warranty. They want to use the latest in tech(Nexus devices get the first official Android updates), to stand different in a crowd.

Not that the L9 is inferior in anyway but different people have different requirements.

Super Like!! Most people are not afraid to root, flash and put ROM in their device but afraid for buying without warranty. :lol:

haha LOL
BTW Nexus for Great Community support and in terms of performance Pantech burst beats it but Burst got no support!
Same way IMO Nexus is better than l9 (only and only in Community support ) other wise L9 is way to go :p

Nexus or say Nexiz are pretty much refined and developed devices by google itself. They are pure android experience without any lag. Galaxy Nexus is much superior device in terms of software and user experience. (Even better than One X and GS3 in general tasks).

Thanks to hundreds of apps and ROM that can make Nexus device as your own wish.
pratyush997
Feb 24, 2013 at 7:12 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Super Like!! Most people are not afraid to root, flash and put ROM in their device but afraid for buying without warranty. :lol:



Nexus or say Nexiz are pretty much refined and developed devices by google itself. They are pure android experience without any lag. Galaxy Nexus is much superior device in terms of software and user experience. (Even better than One X and GS3 in general tasks).

Thanks to hundreds of apps and ROM that can make Nexus device as your own wish.
^ All cuz of devs ;)
rider
rider #615
Feb 24, 2013 at 7:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

haha LOL
BTW Nexus for Great Community support and in terms of performance Pantech burst beats it but Burst got no support!
Same way IMO Nexus is better than l9 (only and only in Community support ) other wise L9 is way to go :p

I hope your upcoming Pantech Burst don't get burst when it get turned on. (lol jk)

Do you why iPhone 5's light dual core processor beats even big quad core phones in terms of performance ?

^ All cuz of devs ;)

Vanilla android is itself a giant wrestler without clothes. :p
pratyush997
Feb 24, 2013 at 7:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

I hope your upcoming Pantech Burst don't get burst when it get turned on. (lol jk)
I'll get Burst then :D
Do you why iPhone 5's light dual core processor beats even big quad core phones in terms of performance ?
iOS- Better H/W Optimization
rider
rider #617
Feb 24, 2013 at 7:20 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

I'll get Burst then :D

iOS- Better H/W Optimization

Exactly. The software optimization. In android ROMs no one can beat vanilla android because it is pure google experience. This is why people who have other phones put CyanogenMod like ROM into it.
thetechfreak
Feb 24, 2013 at 9:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

@rider Apple‘s philosopy is different. They “seamlessly“ integrate Software and Hardware. That‘s pretty much the reason of the fluid performance of iOS devices.
For Android its the opposite. Community support is everything. Hence Google opting for the open model isn‘t surprising.
tkin
tkin #619
Feb 24, 2013 at 9:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

@rider Apple‘s philosopy is different. They “seamlessly“ integrate Software and Hardware. That‘s pretty much the reason of the fluid performance of iOS devices.
For Android its the opposite. Community support is everything. Hence Google opting for the open model isn‘t surprising.
They can't, android and ios is exactly like ios(mac) and windows(PC), on one hand we have variety of hardware combo, need a better cam, there's a phone for that, need a new feature, there's a phone with that, need bigger screen, same, need waterproof phone, android has one too, ios is locked, need new feature, no way, keep what you get, if you don't like it? Too bad, but with that comes better hardware integration, as ios devs need to work on one and only one hardware, they need not worry what this new feature might do to the older GPUs in older phones, and don't forget community :)
R
Feb 25, 2013 at 9:56 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

Android Buyers Guide: Planning to get an Android mobile but confused between various options? Go through the 4 points below to know what to get and what to avoid:


Display:
  1. Avoid any Android mobile with QVGA resolution (240X320) as most apps as well as games no longer support it.
  2. Avoid mobiles with odd resolution like (768X1024 or 600X1024) as it'll lead to same problem as above.
  3. Try to go for the mobile with highest PPI (pixel per inch) as lower PPI means blurry images and text.
  4. AMOLED/IPS doesn't mean that display will be better rather AMOLED means better black level whereas IPS means better viewing angle.
  5. Gorilla Glass is prone to scratches so a scratch guard is always recommended.


Processor:
  1. Avoid any Android mobile with ARM11 processing core as those are no longer supported by majority of the apps or by Google itself.
  2. Clockspeed doesn't matter. You can get 1Ghz processor based Android for just 3k which mayn't even support the basic games.
  3. All Android mobile processor has a GPU integrated into the processor/chipset.
  4. Irrespective of mobile or manufacturer, if chipset is same then GPU will be same as well.
  5. Performance wise Cortex A5 < Scorpion < Cortex A7 < Cortex A9 < Krait < Cortex A15. Performance scales equally with increase in cores.


Memory:
  1. To run smoothly Android mobile need 512MB or more ram depending on the display resolution and processor. Less ram means slowdown.
  2. You get roughly 50% free ram for use once your mobile boots up as GPU & Android system requires system ram.
  3. Rom memory is not same as internal memory. Rom memory is the total memory whereas the free memory is the internal memory.
  4. Mobiles with more than 5GB storage have multiple partition: apps memory (dedicated to apps) as well as user accessible memory.

Battery:
  1. Check that the mobile ships with at least 1500mah battery else get ready to charge 2 times per day.
  2. Bigger display will require more battery so if screen size is 4.5"+ check that battery is more than 2000mah.
  3. AMOLED is a real battery saver so expect more battery backup.
  4. Try to avoid mobiles with integrated battery as if there is any kind of problem, turning off mobile can be a bit difficult.



[OPTIONAL] Community support:
  1. Rooting, custom recovery or unofficial Android (custom rom) will break your warranty.
  2. Not all mobiles get same kind of community support so be sure (check XDA, Modaco or Android forum) if you care about custom roms.
  3. Android from Indian brands rarely get any kind of community support.


Spec Summary:

MobilesLowendMidrangeHighend
PriceBelow 15kBelow 25kAbove 25k
ProcessorCortex A5 dualcore/Cortex A9 dualcoreCortex A9/Scorpion dualcoreCortex A9 quadcore/Cortex A15/Krait dualcore
Ram512MB1GB1GB+
DisplayWVGA/FWVGA resolution, 200+ ppiqHD/HD resolution, 250+ ppiHD resolution, 300+ ppi
Internal Memory1GB+5GB+15GB+

Added Notes: If you want extra stuff like camera with HD video recording or front facing camera or latest Android, check it yourself. My guide covers almost everything.

Hi sam great work dude. you rock.....

Now if you want to compare the different phones that you have shortlisted , you might just want to try this.. I am including 4 of my personal best as the competetors, You can compare between any phones here
Micromax A116 Canvas HD Vs Samsung Galaxy S Duos S7562 Vs HTC Desire V Vs Xolo A1000 - PlannTo
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Anil.2705 #621
Mar 1, 2013 at 6:58 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

is it really possible to increase ram and internal memory of a phone after rooting?

can we get touchwiz and htc senseui in other phones by rooting?
tkin
tkin #622
Mar 1, 2013 at 7:01 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

is it really possible to increase ram and internal memory of a phone after rooting?

can we get touchwiz and htc senseui in other phones by rooting?
Cannot increase ram, but you can swap internal memory with an external memory card.

And yes, you can import touchwiz if you want.
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Anil.2705 #623
Mar 1, 2013 at 8:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: February 2013

whats the use of this app?
*play.google.com/store/apps/details...sMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5hemFzb2Z0LmZyZWUuc3dhcHBlciJd

it is said to increase RAM

and how to import touchwiz?

Cannot increase ram, but you can swap internal memory with an external memory card.

And yes, you can import touchwiz if you want.
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solanky #624
Mar 1, 2013 at 9:01 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

I think Huawai Y210D mentioned in below 5k andorid phone is not GSM-CDMA. Its WCDMA-GSM dual phone. WCDMA is not same as CDMA, its a technology behind 3G. Please correct me if I am wrong.
coderunknown
Mar 2, 2013 at 6:04 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

I think Huawai Y210D mentioned in below 5k andorid phone is not GSM-CDMA. Its WCDMA-GSM dual phone. WCDMA is not same as CDMA, its a technology behind 3G. Please correct me if I am wrong.

corrected. thanks :)
theserpent
theserpent #626
Mar 2, 2013 at 9:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

So l9 is now 16-17.5k in most of the online retailers
Buy products Online - Infibeam.com
LG Optimus L9 Price in India as on 2 Mar 2013 is Rs 16,965|LG Optimus L9 Mobile Phone Price List in Indian cities Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi
rider
rider #627
Mar 3, 2013 at 6:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

I arranged a seller. He is selling me his imported (US playstore) Google Nexus 4 16GB in sealed condition for 26.5k. No warranty. Get it or forget it?
pratyush997
Mar 3, 2013 at 7:14 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

I arranged a seller. He is selling me his imported (US playstore) Google Nexus 4 16GB in sealed condition for 26.5k. No warranty. Get it or forget it?
This
Saposphere: How to get a Nexus 4 in India from Google Play Store US!
for 23k

This may help you
Nexus 4 Indian Thread [Pricing, Availability, Reviews, Support and More] - xda-developers
rider
rider #629
Mar 3, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

This
Saposphere: How to get a Nexus 4 in India from Google Play Store US!
for 23k

This may help you
Nexus 4 Indian Thread [Pricing, Availability, Reviews, Support and More] - xda-developers

I know about this man. Not interested to take tension of weeks after payment. Plus I don't have any credit card and for debit card the person have to pay twice for security with the help of few banks like ICICI. :(
Paying 3.5k more is direct hand to hand purchase. I think I should get that tomorrow.
NIGHTMARE
NIGHTMARE #630
Mar 3, 2013 at 8:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Comments on Samsung Grand.
rider
rider #631
Mar 3, 2013 at 8:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Comments on Samsung Grand.

Feature wise its a nice device. You will get awesome features of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with samsung's multi-window and other fantastic features. Display is poor WXGA with just 187ppi. Specs and hardware wise it is not much alluring. Xperia SL is another choice in this range. It has better in hardware performance and screen quality but old Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 Android. I suggest you to take demo of both these devices and buy what you like. :)
tkin
tkin #633
Mar 3, 2013 at 9:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

22k, Grand vs SL, SL anyday.

17-18k, L9 eyes closed.

Grand just loses on both grounds, price it at 20k and maybe, maybe we'll think about suggesting it.
vipul619
vipul619 #634
Mar 3, 2013 at 11:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Comments on Samsung Grand.

As of now, with JB loaded Grand beats even the S2 running on ICS.
And S2 beats S & SL. (The Exynos version i.e. I9100, not I9100G vs S3 Snapdragon OC'ed)
So by theorem of equality, Grand is pretty awesome.. XD
Also it is available for 20500 easily.
With a bit more push might even get it for 20k.

Not to forget that SL & S are True HD, so that means more battery being sucked up!
While the Grand has a lesser ppi, so I'm assuming it's a type of AMOLED!
tkin
tkin #635
Mar 3, 2013 at 11:41 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

As of now, with JB loaded Grand beats even the S2 running on ICS.
And S2 beats S & SL. (The Exynos version i.e. I9100, not I9100G vs S3 Snapdragon OC'ed)
So by theorem of equality, Grand is pretty awesome.. XD
Also it is available for 20500 easily.
With a bit more push might even get it for 20k.
Does it have something to do with Grand pushing 480P while SL pushes 720P, I can show you a review, where Xperia S beats the S2 easily: Sony Xperia S review: NXT of kin - GSMArena.com
So SL(13% faster than S) will bury it under the ground.

PS: Before you come back saying SII beats SL in nenamark read this part there:
The Adreno 220 isn't exactly the most powerful GPU around, but Sony have managed to get the best out of it - 37.5fps in NenaMark 2 is a playable framerate, despite the high resolution (the 720p Xperia S screen has 140% more pixels than the WVGA screen of the Galaxy S II, for example).

Grand can be compared to L9 etc, but comparing it to SL or SII is lame.
vipul619
vipul619 #636
Mar 4, 2013 at 1:01 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Well that's my point. The S & SL have such great screens but not the proper h/w to back it up.
Also these screens really pull the juice off the device.
So it's just a personal choice here. Better screens vs Lower screens but better performance and backup.
coderunknown
Mar 4, 2013 at 2:50 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Well that's my point. The S & SL have such great screens but not the proper h/w to back it up.
Also these screens really pull the juice off the device.
So it's just a personal choice here. Better screens vs Lower screens but better performance and backup.

Samsung crippled Grand by using a low resolution display on a giant 5" screen (WVGA is fine upto 4.3" i.e. S2) and Sony did the opposite. Weak GPU for 720p display but SL is still a better buy. At least you can watch videos and play most games. Also following Broadcom's past, Grand mayn't receive custom rom or i'll say less dev support compared to Sony.
vipul619
vipul619 #638
Mar 4, 2013 at 10:43 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Samsung crippled Grand by using a low resolution display on a giant 5" screen (WVGA is fine upto 4.3" i.e. S2) and Sony did the opposite. Weak GPU for 720p display but SL is still a better buy. At least you can watch videos and play most games. Also following Broadcom's past, Grand mayn't receive custom rom or i'll say less dev support compared to Sony.

Totally agree with the custom support part! Never thought about that.
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rohit0571 #639
Mar 4, 2013 at 11:09 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Great work Sam. But why have not not included Huawei U5510 in the 2K-5K category when it is a good phone.

Secondly I would suggest you to put another column of 3G in 2K to 5K category in branded mobile category.

Regards
coderunknown
Mar 4, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Great work Sam. But why have not not included Huawei U5510 in the 2K-5K category when it is a good phone.

it was there but later got removed. it most likely is discontinued as it been out of stock at Flipkart for quite sometime now and same for most of the other online stores.

Secondly I would suggest you to put another column of 3G in 2K to 5K category in branded mobile category.

3G & WiFI are under connectivity but currently no mobile offers 3G.
theserpent
theserpent #641
Mar 4, 2013 at 5:26 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Where is the best place to sell a phone? TDF,The shop were i buy the mobile from(some shops offer great rates), or china bazar type shops?
coderunknown
Mar 4, 2013 at 5:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Where is the best place to sell a phone? TDF,The shop were i buy the mobile from(some shops offer great rates), or china bazar type shops?

olx or quickr where people are mostly unaware of the latest tech. I doubt you'll find much of a return from your Nokia E6 if you sell here.
theserpent
theserpent #643
Mar 4, 2013 at 6:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

^:D true story.. new piece still costs 15k though.
I can't handle this cell anymore
I restarted it 7 times yesterday and almost 3 times today
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Anil.2705 #644
Mar 4, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

guys suggest a nice phone under 8000
not brand concious but quality concious
faster help required :p :)
coderunknown
Mar 4, 2013 at 8:00 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Huawei X5 Pro.
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solanky #646
Mar 4, 2013 at 11:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Out of stock everywhere
Neo
Neo #647
Mar 5, 2013 at 11:34 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

I need a new phone.
Use: Music/Calls/Text. No need for any apps or whatsoever.
Budget: lower the better. For reference, up to 8k seems good.

It should just be compatible with some good IEMs such SM MP21 and the alike. I don't care what OS. But NO touch screen.
theserpent
theserpent #649
Mar 5, 2013 at 12:04 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

^^ good phone but no custom roms
coderunknown
Mar 5, 2013 at 12:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

^^ good phone but no custom roms

under 10k, only a few handpicked mobiles have usable custom rom like the Huawei G300, Tipo and maybe Desire C & Optimus L3.
theserpent
theserpent #651
Mar 5, 2013 at 12:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

^^ is alcatel a good brand? or just some random Chinese brand
Hrishi
Hrishi #652
Mar 5, 2013 at 1:06 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

^^ is alcatel a good brand? or just some random Chinese brand

Its old company of France afaik.
Saw one if their phones ~2002.
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solanky #653
Mar 5, 2013 at 1:39 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Now Alcatel brand is owned by TCL, China.
Neo
Neo #654
Mar 6, 2013 at 7:10 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

I need a new phone.
Use: Music/Calls/Text. No need for any apps or whatsoever.
Budget: lower the better. For reference, up to 8k seems good.

It should just be compatible with some good IEMs such SM MP21 and the alike. I don't care what OS. But NO touch screen.

Ummmm?
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hitesh #655
Mar 6, 2013 at 1:04 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Why is xolo x900 not in the list ?
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rohit0571 #656
Mar 6, 2013 at 1:48 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

So you all guys have heavy pockets but my friend does'nt hv deep pockets. So he has asked me to pick out of:

Wynncom O-888 (3G & 1GB space), Karbonn K451 Plus (64 mb space), Karbonn K9 (128 mb space) or Karbonn K595 (128 mb).

I would request you to pick one or two which you feel better of these & please also confirm if he can install java games on these mobiles as it is must for him.
coderunknown
Mar 6, 2013 at 2:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

I need a new phone.
Use: Music/Calls/Text. No need for any apps or whatsoever.
Budget: lower the better. For reference, up to 8k seems good.

It should just be compatible with some good IEMs such SM MP21 and the alike. I don't care what OS. But NO touch screen.

there are hardly a bunch of non-touch mobiles. so just pick any. Nokia Asha 302 is the only non-touch mobile above 5k.
vipul619
vipul619 #658
Mar 6, 2013 at 6:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013


Well since your main requirement is calls & text, the BB Curve (though outdated) should be great for you.
Neo
Neo #659
Mar 7, 2013 at 8:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

What is market price for Curve? Also, will Curve and Asha 302 support some high end IEMs?
coderunknown
Mar 7, 2013 at 8:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

What is market price for Curve? Also, will Curve and Asha 302 support some high end IEMs?

if non-Nokia IEMs work in Asha, any highend IEM should work just fine.
randomuser111
Mar 7, 2013 at 8:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Sam, make a correction - Xperia ZL has 2370mAh battery and not 2330.And Xperia Z has 2400mAh batter and not 2330. Thanks :)

Z has minimum capacity 2330 but typical capacity is 2400mAh, ZL has minimum capacity 2300mAh and 2370mAh typical. You can check Whitepaper of both on Sony Mobile India to confirm

Z Whitepaper
ZL Whitepaper
coderunknown
Mar 7, 2013 at 9:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

^^ thanks. will correct it soon. copy pasted battery info from Flipkart directly.
Neo
Neo #663
Mar 7, 2013 at 9:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

if non-Nokia IEMs work in Asha, any highend IEM should work just fine.

I'll create a new thread probably.
coderunknown
Mar 8, 2013 at 10:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Why is xolo x900 not in the list ?

XOLO to launch phone with Intel ‘Clover Trail+’ Atom processor on March 14
M
Mar 9, 2013 at 1:45 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

add lumia 620 --its rs 14999 now for 10-15 k phone
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Anil.2705 #666
Mar 9, 2013 at 2:27 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

experia tipo vs htc explorer
which is better?
urgent response guys :)
randomuser111
Mar 9, 2013 at 3:20 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Pantech Burst ??? IMO makes WAYYYYYYY more sense than Tipo or explorer.


Anyway, between Tipo & explorer - none. Get Xperia E. It comes with JB out of the box and is much less laggy compared to Tipo.
pratyush997
Mar 9, 2013 at 3:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

^ Who wanna get a device w/o warranty :D

will get my burst by 8 pm :D
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hitesh #671
Mar 9, 2013 at 9:12 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

XOLO to launch phone with Intel ‘Clover Trail+’ Atom processor on March 14

:shock:
Damn this is too good.
Hoping Z2580 @ 1.8ghz ( same as K900). Fingers crossed !
coderunknown
Mar 9, 2013 at 11:08 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

:shock:
Damn this is too good.
Hoping Z2580 @ 1.8ghz ( same as K900). Fingers crossed !

price will play a big factor. If it packs same external spec as X900 and a 15k pricetag, it'll sell. Launch price should be around 20k.
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hitesh #673
Mar 10, 2013 at 2:28 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

@Sam
Add Karbonn A27 to the list
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #674
Mar 10, 2013 at 5:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

@Sam: I think you forgot HTC Butterfly !!

Although its overpriced seeing the price of xperia ZL........
coderunknown
Mar 10, 2013 at 5:24 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

@Sam: I think you forgot HTC Butterfly !!

Although its overpriced seeing the price of xperia ZL........

didn't know its already in sale as all major online portals didn't list it.

@Sam
Add Karbonn A27 to the list

thanks for reminding. added.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #676
Mar 12, 2013 at 12:26 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

didn't know its already in sale as all major online portals didn't list it.

Ya, many online stores didn't list it yet(most probably will not list due to high price: Butterfly = ZL)

HTC India
Univercell
The MobileStore
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hitesh #677
Mar 12, 2013 at 12:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Karbonn has MT6589
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hitesh #679
Mar 12, 2013 at 4:14 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Wikipedia as well as Karbonn's page list something else.

Oh I was wrong :oops:

btw Add this too
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hitesh #681
Mar 12, 2013 at 11:57 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

UMI X2 delayed. once they appear on sale, will add it.

Ok :cool:

btw Do you know how many apps utilize 4 cores ?
I mean are 4 cores really great over 2 cores for current generation of apps ?
pratyush997
Mar 13, 2013 at 12:07 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Ok :cool:

btw Do you know how many apps utilize 4 cores ?
I mean are 4 cores really great over 2 cores for current generation of apps ?
IMO dual core krait CPU beats this Quad core
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hitesh #683
Mar 13, 2013 at 12:13 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

IMO dual core krait CPU beats this Quad core

umm .. That was not my question
My question is that is 4 cores really necessary ? Are there any apps out there which can take full advantage of 4 cores ?
coderunknown
Mar 13, 2013 at 12:21 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

btw Do you know how many apps utilize 4 cores ?
I mean are 4 cores really great over 2 cores for current generation of apps ?

no idea. but when you have HD or Full HD display, you'll need the processing power. so its upto you to pick quadcore Cortex A9 or dualcore Cortex A15/Qualcomm Krait. Also this solves another problem that desktop/laptop users face: graphics. you'll always get a really highend mobile GPU with these kind of chips which will be required if you start playing games on such high resolution unlike laptop where you may get crippled graphics with a top of the line processor.
pratyush997
Mar 13, 2013 at 12:22 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Yeah For example there are some tegra optimized games in tegra zone
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hitesh #686
Mar 13, 2013 at 12:28 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

no idea. but when you have HD or Full HD display, you'll need the processing power. so its upto you to pick quadcore Cortex A9 or dualcore Cortex A15/Qualcomm Krait. Also this solves another problem that desktop/laptop users face: graphics. you'll always get a really highend mobile GPU with these kind of chips which will be required if you start playing games on such high resolution unlike laptop where you may get crippled graphics with a top of the line processor.

I would pick a dual krait over quad cortex anyday.
IMO There is just too much hype over quads. In reality there are very less apps/games which utilize more than 2 cores
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hitesh #687
Mar 14, 2013 at 4:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

price will play a big factor. If it packs same external spec as X900 and a 15k pricetag, it'll sell. Launch price should be around 20k.

You got it right :wink:
20k it is
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lr7745 #688
Mar 14, 2013 at 8:08 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

You got it right :wink:
20k it is
ICS 4.0.4 :p not even 4.1. Aside from that it might just be the perfect midrange phone.... Specially considering how fast the single core x900 was...
coderunknown
Mar 14, 2013 at 8:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

ICS 4.0.4 :p not even 4.1. Aside from that it might just be the perfect midrange phone.... Specially considering how fast the single core x900 was...

Z2480 is fast irrespective of clockspeed (architecture). so 1.6Ghz or 2Ghz will be same and now consider that X900 can be had for 14k, why spend 6k more for X1000? Android version is same, internal memory went down (but with expandable storage). so instead of paying 20k, why not add 7k more and get Samsung Galaxy S3 or LG Optimus 4X HD. Or for 10k more one get Optimus G which is superior to X1000 in terms of performance as well as features.

it is more of an update than upgrade. X1000 should have been launched with a 15-17k pricetag. but when you are selling out 20k, only the strongest of heart will get a desi mobile irrespective of it packing Intel or Qualcomm processor.
randomuser111
Mar 14, 2013 at 8:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

^

Oh!!!

Which Qualcomm chipset is the equivalent of Intel Z2480, performance wise ?
NIGHTMARE
NIGHTMARE #691
Mar 14, 2013 at 9:03 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

XOLO Q800@12499
Karbonn A15@4835
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hitesh #692
Mar 14, 2013 at 9:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

^

Oh!!!

Which Qualcomm chipset is the equivalent of Intel Z2480, performance wise ?

It is between a quad scorpion(no product available) and a quad krait (APQ8064)
coderunknown
Mar 14, 2013 at 9:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

It is between a quad scorpion(no product available) and a quad krait (APQ8064)

AFAIK quadcore scorpion doesn't exist. my safe bet is dualcore krait.
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hitesh #694
Mar 14, 2013 at 9:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Correction-
Z2480 has SGX544

AFAIK quadcore scorpion doesn't exist. my safe bet is dualcore krait.

That's why this-
(no product available)
Per core performance is better than a scorpion so mentioned it just for reference

@Sam
I think you should bring back x900 to the list as x1000 certainly does not seem to be a replacement at 20k
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Anil.2705 #695
Mar 18, 2013 at 9:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

micromax canvas 2 vs galaxy S duos
which one is better and why?
tkin
tkin #696
Mar 18, 2013 at 10:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

micromax canvas 2 vs galaxy S duos
which one is better and why?
None, L9 takes that cake.
A
Anil.2705 #697
Mar 18, 2013 at 10:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

None, L9 takes that cake.


the previous two seem more budget friendly isn't it?

so can i have a choice between those two
coderunknown
Mar 18, 2013 at 11:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

the previous two seem more budget friendly isn't it?

so can i have a choice between those two

L9 is absolutely worth the price. S Duos is badly underpowered for the price.
D
Mar 19, 2013 at 1:03 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

L9 is absolutely worth the price. S Duos is badly underpowered for the price.

;) At last me 2 joined the L9 club....
kunalht
kunalht #700
Mar 23, 2013 at 7:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

I am thinking to buy nexus 4 from usa.
Do I have to pay custom duty in india's airport??
tkin
tkin #701
Mar 23, 2013 at 7:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

I am thinking to buy nexus 4 from usa.
Do I have to pay custom duty in india's airport??
If you personally carry it with you(or have someone carry it with him/her), no tax will be levied, make sure to open the seal of the box just in case. Afaik only one item can be carried with a person, further more will be taxed.
coderunknown
Mar 23, 2013 at 8:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

I am thinking to buy nexus 4 from usa.
Do I have to pay custom duty in india's airport??

just throw away the box.
kunalht
kunalht #703
Mar 23, 2013 at 9:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

ok...
SO, if my relative take it without box, i haven't to pay tax...
R u sure abt that??
Bcz recently my friend has bought note 2 & he has to pay 7000 rs in mumbai airport............
coderunknown
Mar 23, 2013 at 10:48 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

ok...
SO, if my relative take it without box, i haven't to pay tax...
R u sure abt that??
Bcz recently my friend has bought note 2 & he has to pay 7000 rs in mumbai airport............

just take an extra step, carry it in pocket. they won't ask you to turn it on and check if its new or old or if it works. without box, its your daily use mobile.
tkin
tkin #705
Mar 24, 2013 at 12:06 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

just take an extra step, carry it in pocket. they won't ask you to turn it on and check if its new or old or if it works. without box, its your daily use mobile.
Perfect.
A
Mar 24, 2013 at 4:51 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

By not considering brands like Micromax or Karbonn, don't you think you are being ignorant of the ground realities ? It's India. People want Paisa Vasool stuff, and these cos. are giving exactly that.
coderunknown
Mar 24, 2013 at 5:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

By not considering brands like Micromax or Karbonn, don't you think you are being ignorant of the ground realities ? It's India. People want Paisa Vasool stuff, and these cos. are giving exactly that.

i have only listed the Android mobiles from Indian brands. non-android mobiles appear everyday and listing non-Android mobile is simply not possible.
theserpent
theserpent #708
Mar 24, 2013 at 6:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

By not considering brands like Micromax or Karbonn, don't you think you are being ignorant of the ground realities ? It's India. People want Paisa Vasool stuff, and these cos. are giving exactly that.

Secondly, I dont think people need a guide to buy a feature phone(under 3k)..any phone will serve the purpose
A
Mar 24, 2013 at 6:27 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

What do you guys think of the Gionee Dream D1 ? Pretty slick huh ?
amjath
amjath #710
Mar 24, 2013 at 8:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

What do you guys think of the Gionee Dream D1 ? Pretty slick huh ?

8 mp camera and no full HD recording, also never heard of this brand in India. So what about was after sales service. 18k on that is waste of money
Superayush
Superayush #711
Mar 25, 2013 at 11:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

When is thing coming to India?
Huawei Ascend G615 - Full phone specifications

If priced correctly I guess it could be new vfm phone under 20k and could give phones like l9 xperia l and micromax canvas hd run for their money :D
Though the processor and GPU seems quite vague -.-
coderunknown
Mar 26, 2013 at 11:17 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

If priced correctly I guess it could be new vfm phone under 20k and could give phones like l9 xperia l and micromax canvas hd run for their money :D
Though the processor and GPU seems quite vague -.-

GPU is perfectly capable of handing games at default resolution. Review Huawei Ascend G615 Smartphone
A
aAdirulz #713
Mar 27, 2013 at 9:40 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

@ALL
Hey guys i need a new n going 1st wid o/s m confused with windows 8 n android (i dont know the basic of windows 8 phone bt like the lumnia 720 n got hands on lumnia 620 bt could not find the what its different from 7.8?)
2nd hardware should above avg ( for now i ll not get into details)
price under 1st make (for me) 10k den go for 15k n den 20k - m confused 2 select my budget bt should be min 15k -m 100% sure

m choice
ANDROID
samsung galaxy advance -14.5k
lg optimus L9 -16.5k
sony xperia p - 18.5k

Windows
Nokia lumnia 720 - 18 ( expected)

plz help me decide which is not only gwd bt best over all package n services in GhY
thetechfreak
Mar 30, 2013 at 7:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Both Android and Windows Phone are quite different.
Windows Phone has restrictions like no file transfer over Bluetooth etc

For just about everyone going for Android makes more choice. Lot more apps, more flexibility etc.

If you do go for Android get the L9 or the Xperia P. Both are good phones IMO.
nikufellow
nikufellow #715
Mar 30, 2013 at 7:46 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

@ALL
Hey guys i need a new n going 1st wid o/s m confused with windows 8 n android (i dont know the basic of windows 8 phone bt like the lumnia 720 n got hands on lumnia 620 bt could not find the what its different from 7.8?)
2nd hardware should above avg ( for now i ll not get into details)
price under 1st make (for me) 10k den go for 15k n den 20k - m confused 2 select my budget bt should be min 15k -m 100% sure

m choice
ANDROID
samsung galaxy advance -14.5k
lg optimus L9 -16.5k
sony xperia p - 18.5k

Windows
Nokia lumnia 720 - 18 ( expected)

plz help me decide which is not only gwd bt best over all package n services in GhY

Go for l9 even better wait for xperia l (xperia p's battery life is pathetic), haven't read any reviews btw since its from nokias stable 720 should be a good buy too (subject to pricing) if you can live with some inherent limitations of wp8 ecosystem!
Shah
Shah #716
Mar 30, 2013 at 7:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Both Android and Windows Phone are quite different.
Windows Phone has restrictions like no file transfer over Bluetooth etc
AFAIK, WP8 can transfer files via Bluetooth. Only, WP7.x can't do that.
eduku
eduku #717
Mar 31, 2013 at 12:58 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

@ sam

Hasn't the Samsung Galaxy S Advance recently received a JB Update??
thetechfreak
Mar 31, 2013 at 8:21 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

@ sam

Hasn't the Samsung Galaxy S Advance recently received a JB Update??
Samsung Galaxy S Advance: Jelly Bean Rollout To Widen In Late April ? (Android 4.1)
A
Mar 31, 2013 at 11:31 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Okay guys, almost April. Give me one name under 7K, doesn't matter which brand. The best this money will buy. Thanks !!

Okay guys, almost April. Give me one name under 7K, doesn't matter which brand. The best this money will buy. Thanks !!

Although I am sure there can be nothing good under 7K
randomuser111
Mar 31, 2013 at 2:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

^

Pantech Burst !!! :D
nikufellow
nikufellow #722
Mar 31, 2013 at 4:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Okay guys, almost April. Give me one name under 7K, doesn't matter which brand. The best this money will buy. Thanks !!



Although I am sure there can be nothing good under 7K
Have a look at pantech burst and you'll never utter those words again!
Shah
Shah #723
Mar 31, 2013 at 5:39 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Have a look at pantech burst and you'll never utter those words again!

But, What about warranty???:?:
nikufellow
nikufellow #725
Mar 31, 2013 at 6:17 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

But, What about warranty???:?:
Common man at this price you'd have to sacrifice something in fact with pantech warranty is the only most notable thing you'd sacrifice otherwise you better add 1k more to your budget and get tipo - it'll do the job but can't be compared to pantech!
pratyush997
Mar 31, 2013 at 7:03 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

@Op get a mmx or karbonn device and chill
Flash
Flash #727
Mar 31, 2013 at 10:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Nokia Lumia 520 vs. Sony Xperia E: Which Entry-Level Smartphone is a Better Buy? - International Business Times
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doom2010 #728
Apr 1, 2013 at 12:12 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Great pricing...Looks like some tough condition waiting ahead with android under 12k...
Shah
Shah #729
Apr 1, 2013 at 10:12 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: March 2013

Nokia Lumia 520 vs. Sony Xperia E: Which Entry-Level Smartphone is a Better Buy? - International Business Times

Great pricing...Looks like some tough condition waiting ahead with android under 12k...

For someone who is going to buy a smartphone for the first time, I would any day recommend a WP8 device.
theserpent
theserpent #730
Apr 1, 2013 at 7:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Seriously now i can't take my E6 anymore, even the battery has started giving problems..looks like have to buy a new phone soon

I really dont get it :/
Nokia 520 and Nokia 620 have almost the same specs
Infact 520 has a bit bigger screen
thetechfreak
Apr 2, 2013 at 8:41 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Some new phones arriving soon Huawei Ascend G510 Price And Ascend Y300 Pre-Order Begins In India
Shah
Shah #732
Apr 2, 2013 at 9:27 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Seriously now i can't take my E6 anymore, even the battery has started giving problems..looks like have to buy a new phone soon

I really dont get it :/
Nokia 520 and Nokia 620 have almost the same specs
Infact 520 has a bit bigger screen

But, 520 lacks a flash, front-facing camera and has a poor viewing angle as per the reviews. But, 520 looks better than 620.

Similarly, 720 looks better than 820 and has a bigger battery but has only half the RAM of 820.
coderunknown
Apr 2, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

But, 520 lacks a flash, front-facing camera and has a poor viewing angle as per the reviews. But, 520 looks better than 620.

AFAIK IPS display (520) has better viewing angle than plain LCD (620).
theserpent
theserpent #734
Apr 2, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Any new budget phones coming next month? Maybe in 10k-15k range
Shah
Shah #735
Apr 2, 2013 at 11:17 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

AFAIK IPS display (520) has better viewing angle than plain LCD (620).

But, look at this, buddy.

GSMArena said:
It has a 4" IPS LCD screen of WVGA resolution (up from 3.8" WVGA for the 620). The screen image quality, however, is worse than that of the 620, especially in terms of viewing angles (so much for IPS).

Source
A
Apr 4, 2013 at 3:38 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

How is the Acer Liquid E1 ? Specs look pretty decent. And it's selling at Rs 12,000 online.
theserpent
theserpent #738
Apr 4, 2013 at 5:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

LG L7 II AND L3 II released today in INDIA

L7 II great phone spoilt by A5 :(
Shah
Shah #739
Apr 4, 2013 at 7:17 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

so IPS just for name (just like the desi brands).

I too think the same. But, still It will be one of the segment leaders.
kaz
kaz #740
Apr 4, 2013 at 8:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

please try to update SOC and GPU performance list..... you can add adreno 320 in GPU
coderunknown
Apr 4, 2013 at 9:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

please try to update SOC and GPU performance list..... you can add adreno 320 in GPU

will do it this month. actually waiting for the new bunch of highend mobile to appear.

I too think the same. But, still It will be one of the segment leaders.

dual core Krait @ 10k. Had it been Android, it'll clear the whole 10-20k range.

LG L7 II AND L3 II released today in INDIA

L7 II great phone spoilt by A5 :(

broken out of the box
Darth Vader
Apr 4, 2013 at 11:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

will do it this month. actually waiting for the new bunch of highend mobile to appear.

Why have you listed LG Optimus G with 8MP camera while it comes with 13MP in India ???
coderunknown
Apr 5, 2013 at 1:36 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

^^ completely missed that. thanks for pointing. fixed.
S
satyamsit #744
Apr 5, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

the battery for xperia L and L9 is Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery & Li-Ion 2150 mAh battery comparatively .. wont it be factor to decide???
eduku
eduku #745
Apr 6, 2013 at 10:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

What's with all this talk of Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie compatible with devices with 4 or more cores only??

If that is really the case then only a handful of phones will be able to run it...
pratyush997
Apr 6, 2013 at 11:06 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

What's with all this talk of Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie compatible with devices with 4 or more cores only??

If that is really the case then only a handful of phones will be able to run it...
AFAIK Samsung Galaxy S2 won't be updated to KLP, so devs are the one who can do it!
eduku
eduku #747
Apr 6, 2013 at 11:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

^^^

Its not just the S2 which will fall victim to this...
amjath
amjath #748
Apr 6, 2013 at 11:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

AFAIK Samsung Galaxy S2 won't be updated to KLP, so devs are the one who can do it!

Yes Samsung officially said 4.2.2 ie jb is final for s2. But CM all the way
101gamzer
101gamzer #749
Apr 7, 2013 at 12:31 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

^Its true that 4 or more cores are needed for running thats 1.4Ghz or more I dont think S2 will get the update
The only devices sure of getting updated are
NOTE 2
S3
And few others BTW S2 still deserves the update...
vipul619
vipul619 #750
Apr 7, 2013 at 1:52 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

S2 does.
But well just received the JB update few days back and KLP update or not really isn't a concern right now xD
coderunknown
Apr 7, 2013 at 1:52 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

What's with all this talk of Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie compatible with devices with 4 or more cores only??

If that is really the case then only a handful of phones will be able to run it...

won't happen. Google's aim is to get android to maximum device. if they restrict KLP to quadcore mobiles only, half of the crowd will get stuck to JB permanently and the rest will jump to Windows/iOS. lets see what Google brings with KLP.

the battery for xperia L and L9 is Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery & Li-Ion 2150 mAh battery comparatively .. wont it be factor to decide???

Xperia L has a smaller display so 1700mah battery should handle it for a day of moderate use.
amjath
amjath #752
Apr 7, 2013 at 8:47 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

won't happen. Google's aim is to get android to maximum device. if they restrict KLP to quadcore mobiles only, half of the crowd will get stuck to JB permanently and the rest will jump to Windows/iOS. lets see what Google brings with KLP.

Hope klp brings more advanced and fully baked for battery and more stable (lags) for mid range hardware like wp8
We need a klp thread :D
S
satyamsit #753
Apr 7, 2013 at 12:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Hows Xolo Q800?? guess its a lot better than MMX and stuffs.. was going through some real encouraging reviews abt it.. but its outta stock everywhere..
KDroid
KDroid #754
Apr 7, 2013 at 5:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Galaxy S Advance now has JB officially. Please Update,Sam.
kapilove77
kapilove77 #756
Apr 7, 2013 at 6:25 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

If i am getting deal for nexus 4 for 25k should i buy it or should i wait for other phones to launch?
thetechfreak
Apr 7, 2013 at 6:46 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

If i am getting deal for nexus 4 for 25k should i buy it or should i wait for other phones to launch?

It's a good deal. Go for it.
pratyush997
Apr 7, 2013 at 8:35 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

If i am getting deal for nexus 4 for 25k should i buy it or should i wait for other phones to launch?
Just get it - 80%
Wait for Google I/O - 20%
KDroid
KDroid #759
Apr 7, 2013 at 8:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

is the update available here?

Oh! Sorry, my bad.

S Advance will get JB on 26/04 maybe.

Available for 13.8k | Worth it, Sam?

Want it for dad.
coderunknown
Apr 7, 2013 at 9:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Oh! Sorry, my bad.

S Advance will get JB on 26/04 maybe.

Available for 13.8k | Worth it, Sam?

Want it for dad.

yup. go for it.
eduku
eduku #761
Apr 7, 2013 at 11:57 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

won't happen. Google's aim is to get android to maximum device. if they restrict KLP to quadcore mobiles only, half of the crowd will get stuck to JB permanently and the rest will jump to Windows/iOS. lets see what Google brings with KLP.

Well said.
That's exactly what I was thinking.
I think this may be just Samsung's marketing ploy to sell their latest offerings...
A
Apr 9, 2013 at 11:27 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Guys, suggest a phone with display between 4-4.5", not more than 13K. And yeah..shouldn't be more than 9mm thick. Is any such cell available ? I know the request seems weird.
Flash
Flash #763
Apr 9, 2013 at 2:38 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Guys, suggest a phone with display between 4-4.5", not more than 13K. And yeah..shouldn't be more than 9mm thick. Is any such cell available ? I know the request seems weird.

Preferred OS?
A
Apr 9, 2013 at 10:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Definitely Android. But even Windows would even do. But most Windows phones are pretty thick, around 10.8mm

The UMi X1S and X2 reviews are going to come out soon !! Excited ? :)
theserpent
theserpent #765
Apr 12, 2013 at 10:52 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

When will XPERIA L come to india
Arnab boss
Arnab boss #766
Apr 12, 2013 at 4:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

guys any news of samsung galaxy s 4 launch in india..!!!!:-D:-D:p
J
Apr 12, 2013 at 5:30 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Really good piece of information.Very good thread.
amjath
amjath #768
Apr 12, 2013 at 5:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

^ rumors for you nothing more

Alleged India launch & pricing details of Samsung Galaxy S 4 emerge
theserpent
theserpent #769
Apr 12, 2013 at 6:38 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

What are the new budget phones lined up for India?
eduku
eduku #770
Apr 12, 2013 at 8:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

@ Sam
I think you should add the recently launched Xperia SP to the 25-30K category...

Though I don't see the SP doing very good in the price conscious Indian market, with a price tag of 27.5K, as in it as it stands no where in front of competition from the One X+ and the SIII, both of which can now be had for under 30K, making them among the sweetest deals around...
What do you think?

What are the new budget phones lined up for India?

I have the same question.
I plan to buy a phone within 14-15K in May or July, after my semester exams.
Right now the Galaxy S Advance is at the top of my interest list, the only thing missing really is the JB 4.1 update, which Samsung is still lingering, but I guess that is will come to Indian users by May I guess...

guys any news of samsung galaxy s 4 launch in india..!!!!:-D:-D:p

April 25th I guess...

When will XPERIA L come to india

The Xperia SP has already been launched, so I guess that the L will follow suit soon, in all probability by the end of Aplil...

I am also looking keenly for the L (if the price is right, cause IMO the SP is heavily overpriced at 27.5K)...

Really good piece of information.Very good thread.

+1 :)
randomuser111
Apr 12, 2013 at 8:57 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

eduku, I think you are forgetting the fact that SP uses Krait S4 pro chip and Adreno 320 GPU. It blows away S3 and One X/+ as far as performance goes and is almost on par with Nexus 4 in most benchmarks and better in a few.
eduku
eduku #772
Apr 12, 2013 at 9:50 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

^^^
Really? I am not sure cause I haven't checked any benchmarks yet...

However a major concern with all the Sony phones of late have been the sub-par displays, and even the flagship Xperia Z is not immune to this issue, despite having a 1080p resolution. It is ironic that a company, as renowned as Sony, for making some of the best televisions in the market, the display of its smartphones has proved to be its Achilles heel. The TN panels being used just do not have the viewing angles or the contrast and colour reproduction, to take on the likes of Samsung and HTC, let alone Apple. I do hope that Sony considers using AMOLED displays (at least for the flagships) or some type of IPS LED-backlit-LCD for its future handsets, which will give much better contrast, colour reproduction and of course better viewing angles….

So the One X+ and the SIII are at a definite advantage over the SP here, even though the SP may be slightly faster...

On a buying perspective, however, I am looking forward to the recently announced Xperia L; fingers crossed that it sports an affordable price tag...
nikufellow
nikufellow #773
Apr 12, 2013 at 10:08 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

^^^^^
Only Demo units had sub par displays according to the info given by fellow forum mates. The retail ones these days have sharp displays afaik
Kiss
Kiss #774
Apr 12, 2013 at 10:25 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

^^^

On a buying perspective, however, I am looking forward to the recently announced Xperia L; fingers crossed that it sports an affordable price tag...

Yup.. Same here... Hope the price is not more than 17-18k... Fingers Crossed... :wink:
sharang.d
sharang.d #775
Apr 15, 2013 at 12:20 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Which phone would you guys suggest(budget<=20k INR) running android?
amjath
amjath #776
Apr 15, 2013 at 4:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Xperia P or Optimus L9[Check HS18 for super deals for l9]
quagmire
quagmire #777
Apr 15, 2013 at 5:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Which phone would you guys suggest(budget<=20k INR) running android?

Wait for Xperia L buddy..
theserpent
theserpent #778
Apr 18, 2013 at 4:15 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Dam it i am being offered just 3k for my nokia e6
coderunknown
Apr 18, 2013 at 9:24 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Dam it i am being offered just 3k for my nokia e6

last stop: OLX

and throw in some 16GB memory card to make the whole deal look slightly better.
thetechfreak
Apr 18, 2013 at 9:30 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Add a free mobile cover and screen guard. You might be able to achieve a 4k sale then :p
theserpent
theserpent #781
Apr 19, 2013 at 9:57 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Anyways any good mobile to look out for?
Thinking On xperia L
Kiss
Kiss #782
Apr 19, 2013 at 10:29 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Anyways any good mobile to look out for?
Thinking On xperia L

L was expected to be released by SP. However No News about it yet...
NIGHTMARE
NIGHTMARE #783
Apr 20, 2013 at 9:39 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

comments on lenovo p770.
thetechfreak
Apr 21, 2013 at 5:27 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

A friend wants to buy a phone for around 15k to 18k(max)

I suggested him to choose between Optimus L9 and Xperia P. He's more inclined on LG because of it's larger screen size.

Is there any new phone to arrive in India, say within next 15 or 20 days in his budget?
nikufellow
nikufellow #785
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:01 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

A friend wants to buy a phone for around 15k to 18k(max)

I suggested him to choose between Optimus L9 and Xperia P. He's more inclined on LG because of it's larger screen size.

Is there any new phone to arrive in India, say within next 15 or 20 days in his budget?

My roomie has p its battery life is disappointing! Maybe he should wait for Xperia l.
nikhilsharma007nikx
Apr 21, 2013 at 9:42 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

lg l7 2 vs xperia p which will win ? and can u guys suggested me a good android phone ~14k
coderunknown
Apr 21, 2013 at 10:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

lg l7 2 vs xperia p which will win ? and can u guys suggested me a good android phone ~14k

L7 II has dualcore Cortex A5 against dualcore Cortex A9 in Xperia P. it'll be a easy win for Xperia P.
sandynator
sandynator #789
Apr 21, 2013 at 10:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

comments on lenovo p770.

comments on lenovo p770.

Its good phone imo but would be bulky.
dual sim, jelly bean, 1 gb ram, powerful 3500 mah battery, 4.5 inch ips qhd display. For 13.5k to 14 k its good option.
From my experience with lenovo a800 can definitely say that built quality is better than mmx, karbonn, celkon.
R
Runjesh #790
Apr 22, 2013 at 1:50 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

The Processor In Xperia SP is better than the one is Galaxy S3 ?
quagmire
quagmire #791
Apr 22, 2013 at 7:04 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

The Processor In Xperia SP is better than the one is Galaxy S3 ?

SXSP..
Read details here..
nikhilsharma007nikx
Apr 22, 2013 at 8:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

L7 II has dualcore Cortex A5 against dualcore Cortex A9 in Xperia P. it'll be a easy win for Xperia P.
so can u suggest a good competing phone with xperia p at a lesser price ?or should a go with a s advanced ? wat does it cost ? or a competing phone with desire X ?
coderunknown
Apr 22, 2013 at 8:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

so can u suggest a good competing phone with xperia p at a lesser price ?or should a go with a s advanced ? wat does it cost ? or a competing phone with desire X ?

any phone that has Cortex A5 (single, dual, quad... even octa) is crap. it is like a pack of lazy ass dudes who can never complete a job on time. and to add to the misery, Adreno 203 which is a flop in itself. can't play 720p video. can't run games properly. so they are only good if someone want to have their mobile have solid battery backup at the expense of performance.

for now only S Advance under 15k. or L9 from Indiatimes for 15.9k (HS18 will have even lower price)
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #794
Apr 22, 2013 at 8:58 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

I would have suggested a canvas hd if you arent brand conscious. and did you consider then Lumia 620 ? Or S2+ from ebay ?
coderunknown
Apr 22, 2013 at 9:38 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

I would have suggested a canvas hd if you arent brand conscious. and did you consider then Lumia 620 ? Or S2+ from ebay ?

selling out 16k for an Indian mobile is a very bad idea. no long time support. extremely poor service. i'll say above 10k, go for proper branded mobiles from Samsung, LG, Sony or even Huawei or Lenovo.
Debu_013
Debu_013 #796
Apr 22, 2013 at 11:51 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

The Huawei G510 has an Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 1.2 GHz Dual Processor onboard not mediatek.
Also, the Huawei Y300 also contains an IPS display.
coderunknown
Apr 23, 2013 at 1:23 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

The Huawei G510 has an Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 1.2 GHz Dual Processor onboard not mediatek.

according to huawei's india page it has Qualcomm processor and not mediatek. all shopping as well as blogs said it has mediatek processor so got confused about it.

Also, the Huawei Y300 also contains an IPS display.

corrected :)
nikhilsharma007nikx
Apr 23, 2013 at 3:30 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

selling out 16k for an Indian mobile is a very bad idea. no long time support. extremely poor service. i'll say above 10k, go for proper branded mobiles from Samsung, LG, Sony or even Huawei or Lenovo.
correct so should i buy the advanced ??
sandynator
sandynator #800
Apr 23, 2013 at 3:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

correct so should i buy the advanced ??
s advance could be fetched @12495 inr for today from homeshop18 superdeals.
Pounce on it before it ends or out of stock.
valkeno
valkeno #801
Apr 23, 2013 at 4:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Hey Friends ...Can you guys tell howz Xperia ion at 19,990?(Loved its looks and feel) Is it worth the buy?mainly concerned about the battery .....( i know you guys gonna say buy SP but lil over my budget)
nikufellow
nikufellow #802
Apr 23, 2013 at 4:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Hey Friends ...Can you guys tell howz Xperia ion at 19,990?(Loved its looks and feel) Is it worth the buy?mainly concerned about the battery .....( i know you guys gonna say buy SP but lil over my budget)

Battery life is good as per reviews btw how are you getting it for 19k :confused:
valkeno
valkeno #803
Apr 24, 2013 at 12:56 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Battery life is good as per reviews btw how are you getting it for 19k :confused:
Sorry my bad....its 21k....so is it worth the buy?

i saw xperia ion few days back ...i loved its led display ....2day i saw xperia sp ... i think i like the ions led display compared to sp's tft...
H
hitesh #804
Apr 24, 2013 at 7:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

@Sam - Correct Huawei G510 link. It leads to y300
sandynator
sandynator #805
Apr 25, 2013 at 9:41 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

@sam or any expert

How would you rate the performance of 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2420 processor in comparison with any Dualcore 1ghz or 1.2ghz Cortex A9 Soc.
funkysourav
Apr 25, 2013 at 11:32 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

@sam or any expert

How would you rate the performance of 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2420 processor in comparison with any Dualcore 1ghz or 1.2ghz Cortex A9 Soc.

I heard that many apps and games do not work or have compatibility issues on Intel based phones.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #807
Apr 25, 2013 at 2:06 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

@Sam : You must update the SoC n GPU performance list. Toppers would be Quadcore Krait & Adreno 320 respectively

@sam or any expert

How would you rate the performance of 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2420 processor in comparison with any Dualcore 1ghz or 1.2ghz Cortex A9 Soc.

Its more powerful than 1.2GHz Dual core A9 found in S2, but still behind S3. That should give u a rough idea. It's the best performer in ~20k segment but still Intel phones still have android update problems, still 4.1 is in devlopment for Intel based phones

Sorry my bad....its 21k....so is it worth the buy?

i saw xperia ion few days back ...i loved its led display ....2day i saw xperia sp ... i think i like the ions led display compared to sp's tft...

Xperia Ion is worth the buy. It has bigger screen than SL with SD card support. Only con according to me is BT 2.1. But still better than iPhone 5's BT :-D .
sandynator
sandynator #808
Apr 25, 2013 at 2:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Its more powerful than 1.2GHz Dual core A9 found in S2, but still behind S3. That should give u a rough idea. It's the best performer in ~20k segment but still Intel phones still have android update problems, still 4.1 is in devlopment for Intel based phones

Thanks! So i guess all high end games could be played as well as full HD 1080P videos.
Can you please confirm if all apps from Android play-store compatible with 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2420 processor or not?
esumitkumar
Apr 25, 2013 at 3:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Hows this phone ? Seems too good @12K ..advice pls
Zen Mobile launches 5-inch Ultraphone 701HD with quad-core processor for Rs. 11,999 | NDTV Gadgets
coderunknown
Apr 25, 2013 at 3:30 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

@Sam : You must update the SoC n GPU performance list. Toppers would be Quadcore Krait & Adreno 320 respectively

yup. they'll easily top the chart. and will update the chart in a day or two.

Thanks! So i guess all high end games could be played as well as full HD 1080P videos.
Can you please confirm if all apps from Android play-store compatible with 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2420 processor or not?

read X900 review. you'll know. Currently around 1% tabs & mobiles has Intel processor so many apps (specially games) doesn't support it.
And X500 is not VFM. Other than processor everything is low grade.

@Sam - Correct Huawei G510 link. It leads to y300

:oops: will do it soon. thanks.
sandynator
sandynator #811
Apr 25, 2013 at 5:27 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

@sam
thanks!
Actually I never tracked intel powered phones and do not even intend to purchase one.
After reading about the launch of asus fonepad a thought of comparing it with samsung tab2 3100 came to my mind so put up this query.

Btw can we expect some soc's from AMD like Temash for win8 tabs?
coderunknown
Apr 25, 2013 at 6:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Btw can we expect some soc's from AMD like Temash for win8 tabs?

at least for now, AMD won't support Android. Simply because they are no match for Qualcomm. Even Intel is not able take any ground away from ARM army. AMD has no chance.
funkysourav
Apr 25, 2013 at 7:39 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Given a choice between Lenovo p770(13.5k-14K) and Galaxy S Advance(12.5K after coupons), which should one buy?
Lenovo has better and newer Hardware and Samsung as service center presence

at least for now, AMD won't support Android. Simply because they are no match for Qualcomm. Even Intel is not able take any ground away from ARM army. AMD has no chance.

X86 based SOCs(from intel and AMD) are yet to find favorable footing with the developer community, as coding and porting for x86 is decidedly much different than doing it for ARM ones
there are no custom ROMs like Cyanogenmod, AOKP or anything,
be ready to stay at Stock for now.
But it is true that you'd get a very very good battery life with them
If you want flexibility and customisability choose ARM based phones,
but if stock is OK for you, then there is no reason not to go for Intel based Smartphones

This was the reaction of a Orange San Diego(Xolo x900) owner when asked about his choice between Huawei G300 and Orange San Diego (XOLO X900)
NIGHTMARE
NIGHTMARE #814
Apr 25, 2013 at 8:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Given a choice between Lenovo p770(13.5k-14K) and Galaxy S Advance(12.5K after coupons), which should one buy?
Lenovo has better and newer Hardware and Samsung as service center presence



X86 based SOCs(from intel and AMD) are yet to find favorable footing with the developer community, as coding and porting for x86 is decidedly much different than doing it for ARM ones
there are no custom ROMs like Cyanogenmod, AOKP or anything,
be ready to stay at Stock for now.
But it is true that you'd get a very very good battery life with them
If you want flexibility and customisability choose ARM based phones,
but if stock is OK for you, then there is no reason not to go for Intel based Smartphones

This was the reaction of a Orange San Diego(Xolo x900) owner when asked about his choice between Huawei G300 and Orange San Diego (XOLO X900)

Recently my friend bought three Lenovo P770 the phone pretty good comparing to this price range. Earlier I asked about this phone but seems to nobody purchase it.

*Battery backup is fantastic.
*Lenovo Touchwiz is well customize for dual sim mode.
*Screen quality is also good.
*3G work fine. No issue.
*Build Quality is better than Samsung.
S
satyamsit #815
Apr 26, 2013 at 1:08 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Please suggest a handset ~ 17k.
Platfrom: android
screen size: => 4.5"
Priority: Good battery life and moderate to good App support.
Considering: LG L9, LG L7 II, Q800, Lenovo P770, S advance, Alcatel one tough Idol, galaxy grand (with EMI option)
Please suggest the best one. Thanks a lot in advance....
sandynator
sandynator #816
Apr 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Please suggest a handset ~ 17k.
Platfrom: android
screen size: => 4.5"
Priority: Good battery life and moderate to good App support.
Considering: LG L9, LG L7 II, Q800, Lenovo P770, S advance, Alcatel one tough Idol, galaxy grand (with EMI option)
Please suggest the best one. Thanks a lot in advance....

Please avoid Alcatel as its not VFM.

For battery life & dual sim support - lenovo p770
If you want a mob from established brands then L9 or wait for sony xperia L.

L7 II is very overpriced

Xolo Q800- I would better stay away from such company who do not even disclose the service centre list.
funkysourav
Apr 26, 2013 at 3:17 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Recently my friend bought three Lenovo P770 the phone pretty good comparing to this price range. Earlier I asked about this phone but seems to nobody purchase it.

*Battery backup is fantastic.
*Lenovo Touchwiz is well customize for dual sim mode.
*Screen quality is also good.
*3G work fine. No issue.
*Build Quality is better than Samsung.
Thanks Nightmare
How is the build quality and after sales service of Lenovo phones?
under what conditions is it recommended to buy from ebay?
NIGHTMARE
NIGHTMARE #818
Apr 26, 2013 at 3:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Thanks Nightmare
How is the build quality and after sales service of Lenovo phones?
under what conditions is it recommended to buy from ebay?

Build quality is far better than Samsung phones. I hope laptop Lenovo service is also provide the warranty which is 1 Km from my home.
Well he bought from sulekha @13525. Yes you can buy from ebay if get the coupon because ebay price are always high.
A
aila #819
Apr 26, 2013 at 5:15 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Can anyone tell me where can i buy huawei fones in kolkata from. i will buy from flipkart if no shop sells, but before that i wanted to hold and feel the fone. i have called up most of the shops mentioned o the huawei site, but they dont have huawei fones !!!:shock::shock: can anyone plz help?? any help is greatly appreciated..
coderunknown
Apr 26, 2013 at 7:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

^^ try Reliance Digital
S
satyamsit #821
Apr 26, 2013 at 7:49 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Please avoid Alcatel as its not VFM.

For battery life & dual sim support - lenovo p770
If you want a mob from established brands then L9 or wait for sony xperia L.

L7 II is very overpriced

Xolo Q800- I would better stay away from such company who do not even disclose the service centre list.

thanks a lot .. L9 looks like a good bet .. xperia battery is not at all great as i got the several feedback from my friends. anything else i can look at in your opinion??
sandynator
sandynator #822
Apr 26, 2013 at 9:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Can anyone tell me where can i buy huawei fones in kolkata from. i will buy from flipkart if no shop sells, but before that i wanted to hold and feel the fone. i have called up most of the shops mentioned o the huawei site, but they dont have huawei fones !!!:shock::shock: can anyone plz help?? any help is greatly appreciated..

check here
Huawei Device India - Retail Shops | LFR: Reliance Digital, Croma, eZone

Same is the situation in Mumbai. 2 weeks back I went to croma, ezone & Reliance Digital but could not find it they were having Honor, a very old model. I even could not found G330 for my cousin In dec 2012
When I went to reputed mobile shop & asked for HUAWEI the reply was.."Sir ye toh Chinese brand hai hum nahi stock karte , Micromax le lo Samsung ke level ka hai"
Kiss
Kiss #823
Apr 26, 2013 at 10:30 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Samsung Galaxy S4 is out on Infibeam...

Samsung Galaxy S4 Price in India, Buy Samsung Galaxy S4, Reviews & Features, Samsung Mobiles India - Infibeam.com
shreymittal
Apr 27, 2013 at 7:51 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

when i went to reputed mobile shop & asked for huawei the reply was.."sir ye toh chinese brand hai hum nahi stock karte , micromax le lo samsung ke level ka hai"

fffuuuccckkk
A
aila #825
Apr 28, 2013 at 1:09 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

huawei y300 or nokia lumia?? which fone 2 buy within 8k??
amjath
amjath #826
Apr 28, 2013 at 1:11 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Lumia 520
A
aila #827
Apr 28, 2013 at 1:25 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Lumia 520
hi amjath! can u gimme some reasons as to why??

moreover lumia 520 is 10k afaik, whereas my budget is 8k
thetechfreak
Apr 28, 2013 at 5:51 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

@aila if you have used Android before than go for the Android phone. Some restrictions of Windows Phone might cause trouble for you.
BTW which Lumia phone you talking of?
theserpent
theserpent #829
Apr 28, 2013 at 8:45 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

When will Xperia L be out, there 0 news about it :(
A
aila #830
Apr 28, 2013 at 1:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

@aila if you have used Android before than go for the Android phone. Some restrictions of Windows Phone might cause trouble for you.
BTW which Lumia phone you talking of?

this will be my first smartfone. i have no problem with technology however. the more difficult the better. but my budget is 8k , whereas the cheapest window 8 phone lumia 520 comes for 10 k. please suggest. huawei y300 and lg l3 e435 are also on my radar. any others i shud be considering ?
valkeno
valkeno #831
Apr 29, 2013 at 3:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Hey guys after lot of waiting & R & D finally have decided to go for Xperia SP :) ,This is goin to be my first phone from my salary and my first android phone :)..switching from nokia c3 to Xperia SP :p ....Just confused which color should i go for ....nyways i wanna ask is it worth getting a mobile insured? I had nokia 5530 2 yrs back ...which i lost :( & din had it got insured ....
R
Apr 29, 2013 at 4:01 PM
which one : galaxy grand or lumia 720

Guys I need your advice to buy a phone.

I wanted a phone that is fun to use and one that I never get bored with...
I have lumia 720 and galaxy grand in mind.

The point is that lumia:the phone itself is very fun to use and has a lot of nice features at this price.
1) supersensitive screen
2) awesome camera / Carl Zeiss optics
3) Design is awesome as well
4) windows phone
5) light weight and ideal size.

But the problem is that it has 512 MB of RAM is a bit of a con. Also windows phone is new so not many fun apps and games.

Galaxy :the phone is not that fun but the OS is. The phone lacks certain features like supersensitive screen and it has a MASSIVE size so feels a little uncomfortable.

So keeping in mind all these should i buy lumia or galaxy? Is windows phone app market ever going to increase ? please answer me ....
theserpent
theserpent #833
Apr 29, 2013 at 7:14 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

LOL
UNCENSORED:Ranveer Singh's New Gangnam Style - YouTube
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #834
May 4, 2013 at 3:16 PM
Re: which one : galaxy grand or lumia 720

Guys I need your advice to buy a phone.

I wanted a phone that is fun to use and one that I never get bored with...
I have lumia 720 and galaxy grand in mind.

The point is that lumia:the phone itself is very fun to use and has a lot of nice features at this price.
1) supersensitive screen
2) awesome camera / Carl Zeiss optics
3) Design is awesome as well
4) windows phone
5) light weight and ideal size.

But the problem is that it has 512 MB of RAM is a bit of a con. Also windows phone is new so not many fun apps and games.
r-uiop
Galaxy :the phone is not that fun but the OS is. The phone lacks certain features like supersensitive screen and it has a MASSIVE size so feels a little uncomfortable.

So keeping in mind all these should i buy lumia or galaxy? Is windows phone app market ever going to increase ? please answer me ....

If u never wanna get bored of ur phone, then get Android with good custom ROM support. I'll suggest u to get Xperia SL(compact, 4.3" screen) or Xperia ion(4.6" screen)
R
May 4, 2013 at 6:17 PM
Re: which one : galaxy grand or lumia 720

If u never wanna get bored of ur phone, then get Android with good custom ROM support. I'll suggest u to get Xperia SL(compact, 4.3" screen) or Xperia ion(4.6" screen)

Thanks Anupam
M
May 4, 2013 at 10:41 PM
Re: which one : galaxy grand or lumia 720

If u never wanna get bored of ur phone, then get Android with good custom ROM support. I'll suggest u to get Xperia SL(compact, 4.3" screen) or Xperia ion(4.6" screen)

you are the person on this forum, i think is a true geek.. (maybe one of them)
cuz just buying a good phone is one thing, even a rich noob can do..
but thinking like this.. its awesome..
i'have always been bored by those phones, cuz atmost you can get a new theme..
i'm getting that as my signature man..
N
May 5, 2013 at 7:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

When will Xperia L be out, there 0 news about it :(

Xperia L is out on flipkart @Rs18990 Sony Xperia L - Buy Sony Xperia L Online at Best Prices in India - Sony: Flipkart.com

Can Kindly anybody tell me which one's a better buy Xperia L or Galaxy Grand Duos
I mean which one is better?= Xperia L's Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon or Grand's Broadcom Cortex A9
Also Adreno 305 Vs Broadcom VideoCore IV

Thanks in advance.
shreymittal
May 5, 2013 at 7:10 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

Xperia L is out on flipkart @Rs18990 Sony Xperia L - Buy Sony Xperia L Online at Best Prices in India - Sony: Flipkart.com

Can Kindly anybody tell me which one's a better buy Xperia L or Galaxy Grand Duos
I mean which one is better?= Xperia L's Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon or Grand's Broadcom Cortex A9
Also Adreno 305 Vs Broadcom VideoCore IV

Thanks in advance.

Obviously bro Xperia L
isme puchne wali konsi baat hai lol
coderunknown
May 5, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Can Kindly anybody tell me which one's a better buy Xperia L or Galaxy Grand Duos

Grand is a giant brick. nothing else.

I mean which one is better?= Xperia L's Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon or Grand's Broadcom Cortex A9
Also Adreno 305 Vs Broadcom VideoCore IV
Qualcomm MSM8230 is better than any processor found in sub 20k mobile. same for GPU.
theserpent
theserpent #840
May 5, 2013 at 8:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

Grand is a giant brick. nothing else.


Qualcomm MSM8230 is better than any processor found in sub 20k mobile. same for GPU.

It's better than cortex A9 too?
C
chintan786 #841
May 5, 2013 at 9:04 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

I am looking for phone for wifey. Our priorities are:

1. atleast 1 GB RAM.
2. At least 4" inch screen.
3. good after sales service.
4. Atleast 1 Ghz proccy.
5. Budget 30K max can extend few bucks. I want to see her happy.
7. if possible light on hand like 140gm max.
8. the phone should not hang at all like iphone.

I already have iphone 4. and don't want to go for apple again. Good after sales service is must.
M
May 5, 2013 at 9:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

^^ LG Optimus G E975 or HTC One X Plus or Samsung Galaxy S III or Lenovo K860
daksh
daksh #843
May 5, 2013 at 10:00 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

I am looking for phone for wifey. Our priorities are:

1. atleast 1 GB RAM.
2. At least 4" inch screen.
3. good after sales service.
4. Atleast 1 Ghz proccy.
5. Budget 30K max can extend few bucks. I want to see her happy.
7. if possible light on hand like 140gm max.
8. the phone should not hang at all like iphone.

I already have iphone 4. and don't want to go for apple again. Good after sales service is must.

One X+. Lightest of the lot, fast, beautiful, sturdy, amazing screen and sound.
shreymittal
May 5, 2013 at 10:08 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

XSP kicks ass off the track of HOX+
And that illumination your wife will love it it
daksh
daksh #845
May 5, 2013 at 10:12 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

XSP kicks ass off the track of HOX+
And that illumination your wife will love it it

Yes, just in the Gpu department and nothing else. If your wife doesn't game then one x + wins in every other department.
C
chintan786 #846
May 5, 2013 at 10:36 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

^^ LG Optimus G E975 or HTC One X Plus or Samsung Galaxy S III or Lenovo K860

thanks for your reply, will checkout LG.

XSP kicks ass off the track of HOX+
And that illumination your wife will love it it
thanks, ya we checked out XSP and Xperia ZL. new keyboard on ZL is awsome. other than tht everything i am looking for is available with XSP. Is HOX+ is having LTE and NFC.

Yes, just in the Gpu department and nothing else. If your wife doesn't game then one x + wins in every other department.

thanks mate, ya she doesn't game. wants to know how is HTC A.S.S in India.
daksh
daksh #848
May 5, 2013 at 11:08 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

thanks for your reply, will checkout LG.


thanks, ya we checked out XSP and Xperia ZL. new keyboard on ZL is awsome. other than tht everything i am looking for is available with XSP. Is HOX+ is having LTE and NFC.



thanks mate, ya she doesn't game. wants to know how is HTC A.S.S in India.

My friend had some issue with his phone, he sent it and he got a replacement in 15 days. I'm not sure if it should be called good.
theserpent
theserpent #849
May 6, 2013 at 8:45 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

if you think from the POV of architecture, definitely yes.

Cool, so if it falls within my budget and I find a demo model Ill try to get this then or i'll probably get L9. Just want to see if the screen is large enough
Extreme Gamer
May 6, 2013 at 9:25 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

I know this is an outdated phone, but I'm really interested in getting a Nokia N9 for ~18k. Any non-android alternatives that also support FLAC files (either natively or via downloadable applications)? Price is not important BTW.

The only ones fitting this bill that I know of are Symbian 3 phones.

Please do not suggest android because I do not like the OS.
theserpent
theserpent #851
May 6, 2013 at 9:34 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

^AFAIK, N9 Has no more support,Nokia Killed the platform Meego already.So Think carefully
amjath
amjath #852
May 6, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

^ Jolla Sailfish may be
Jay1234
Jay1234 #853
May 6, 2013 at 2:35 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

according to u sam which phone should one buy under 15000 lenovo p770 or xolo q800 ? or should for lg l9
theserpent
theserpent #854
May 6, 2013 at 3:10 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

^Under 15k go for Lumia 620 or galaxy s Adv

^ Jolla Sailfish may be

If your talking about the platform it was meego
coderunknown
May 6, 2013 at 3:58 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

according to u sam which phone should one buy under 15000 lenovo p770 or xolo q800 ? or should for lg l9

L9 if you can find for 15-16k. with the recent release of Galaxy Win and customers getting fooled by its quadcore tagline, L9 should get another hefty pricecut.
Jay1234
Jay1234 #856
May 7, 2013 at 11:28 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

Sam & other members , the scariest part of buying a phone is when you bought a phone & then get to know that the phone is stolen one that thing happened with my friend , so how can one know that the phone is real ? sam i think i will get l9 for 15000 to 16000 in gaffar market so should i buy from there considering it is a notorious market ???
S
Slaughter #857
May 7, 2013 at 11:35 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

Gaffar market has lots of mobiles including nexus series...but why wud u buy a used one without warranty/or sometimes with warranty And suspicious devices...

Gaffar is a hit and try place...nobody knows...

Buy a fresh one and PLAY SAFE.
Jay1234
Jay1234 #858
May 7, 2013 at 11:39 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

I was saying a stolen phone repacked & selling as a new one
pratyush997
May 7, 2013 at 11:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

I'm my own support ;)
LOL. Well that device can run ics (ported).

It's a really beautiful device tbh. If you like it, what are you waiting for?
Extreme Gamer
May 8, 2013 at 12:29 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

LOL. Well that device can run ics (ported).

It's a really beautiful device tbh. If you like it, what are you waiting for?

No way am I running android OSes on that phone. At the most I'll run Nemo or Sailfish on it, but that won't happen anytime soon, and maybe never if stock MeeGo is good enough :D

I'm gonna buy it as soon as my father allows me. I'm also waiting for the Jolla announcement and the new Firefox OS dev phones to return in stock. I might get a sailfish device or a Firefox OS device instead of the N9 :)
N
May 8, 2013 at 1:40 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

at least for now, AMD won't support Android. Simply because they are no match for Qualcomm. Even Intel is not able take any ground away from ARM army. AMD has no chance.

But AMD is already making SOCs with compatibility for android...I heard of their deals with ARM Holdings.. :chinscratch:

Secondly Intel couldn't set foot in mobile computing because the dynamics of the game are pretty different in mobile computing, its a collaborative effort where companies do share technology, with ARM Holdings licensing its technology to manufacturers like Qualcomm, broadcomm to design their own chips, while Intel is more of a solitary worker. But given Intel's credentials in chip making industry and the financial muscle it has things are likely to change :)
coderunknown
May 8, 2013 at 2:57 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: April 2013

But AMD is already making SOCs with compatibility for android...I heard of their deals with ARM Holdings.. :chinscratch:

servers only. not mobiles.

Secondly Intel couldn't set foot in mobile computing because the dynamics of the game are pretty different in mobile computing, its a collaborative effort where companies do share technology, with ARM Holdings licensing its technology to manufacturers like Qualcomm, broadcomm to design their own chips, while Intel is more of a solitary worker. But given Intel's credentials in chip making industry and the financial muscle it has things are likely to change :)

Intel’s Silvermont Architecture Revealed: Getting Serious About Mobile this may change everything. and this time price won't matter. we already have seen flagship break the 45k barrier so if 5k is the cost of the chipset itself (because Intel demands ~!100$ for previous gen Atom), this will sell because of the sheer performance over ARM. Will have to check how soon can Intel push these chips out their FABs. add to that R&D on a mobile/tab takes almost a year so time is on ARMs side.
Jay1234
Jay1234 #864
May 8, 2013 at 10:23 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

sam thanx for suggesting l9 , but micromax canvas hd & xolo q880 has better config & less price so why shouldnt i go for them ? please reply then only i caan know why i should refuse it cos my friend's are suggesting me to buy micromax ???

xolo q 800 not q 880
amjath
amjath #865
May 8, 2013 at 11:08 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

How powerful is this CPU and GPU guys
Quad-core Cortex A7 processor, PowerVR Series 5XT GPU
Reason this is going to power next MMX phone with HD display
H
hitesh #866
May 10, 2013 at 2:44 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

Because LG has much better after sale service
A
aila #867
May 12, 2013 at 8:46 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

anyone know which manufacturer's microSD cards are compatible with the new Huawei Ascend Y300 android fone??
Superayush
Superayush #868
May 12, 2013 at 11:46 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

Lava q700 launches with 4.2 nice but why again qhd screen..-.- looking forward to an hd phone with Gud processor 1gig ram 8mp camera with Gud battery backup under 20k :)
M
May 13, 2013 at 12:40 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

anyone know which manufacturer's microSD cards are compatible with the new Huawei Ascend Y300 android fone??

i dont think there's anything like that...

almost all are compatible..

Lava q700 launches with 4.2 nice but why again qhd screen..-.- looking forward to an hd phone with Gud processor 1gig ram 8mp camera with Gud battery backup under 20k :)

20k budget , still looking at lava ??

is full HD within 20 k is available with any brand ???
anyways, if that one line an be ignored, then :


LG Optimus L9
Xperia L
Lenovo S890

@ sam : a suggestion : add Lenovo S890 to the list when you are not busy..
coderunknown
May 13, 2013 at 1:49 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

@ sam : a suggestion : add Lenovo S890 to the list when you are not busy..

added :)

Lava q700 launches with 4.2 nice but why again qhd screen..-.- looking forward to an hd phone with Gud processor 1gig ram 8mp camera with Gud battery backup under 20k :)

Q700 is a sub 10k mobile. And you are getting way more for the money with Q700. Q700 is basically Q800 with a 5MP camera.
nikufellow
nikufellow #871
May 13, 2013 at 7:55 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

Oppo find 5 tge Chinese quad core beast launching @27k inr
shreymittal
May 13, 2013 at 9:49 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

^^ it should be oppa chinese style..:lol:
coderunknown
May 13, 2013 at 12:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

Oppo find 5 tge Chinese quad core beast launching @27k inr

Overpriced. Should be around 20k for 16GB model and 25k for 32GB.
Superayush
Superayush #874
May 13, 2013 at 10:01 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

Overpriced. Should be around 20k for 16GB model and 25k for 32GB.

+10 because at proposed price lg nexus 4, lg optimus g or xperia zr makes more sense but must say I really like the design and build of oppo find 5(not sure about the real thing photos are gorgeous :) )
Btw 2 days for google io xD
R
rdx_halo #875
May 13, 2013 at 10:22 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

I'm looking for a mobile with good display ( 480 x 800) and FM. Budget is 13000/-
Can anyone please recommend me one. I love Nokia Lumia 520 620 but there is no FM. Sony Xperia models does not have xpendable memory. Which one are you guys recommend?
coderunknown
May 13, 2013 at 10:25 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

^^ check Samsung Galaxy S Advanced. Sells for 14k but try some random coupon codes if you buy from Indiatimes or wait for superdeals at HomeShop18. That way you'll get it without having to increase your budget.
Kiss
Kiss #877
May 15, 2013 at 11:53 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

I'm looking for a mobile with good display ( 480 x 800) and FM. Budget is 13000/-
Can anyone please recommend me one. I love Nokia Lumia 520 620 but there is no FM. Sony Xperia models does not have xpendable memory. Which one are you guys recommend?

Samsung Galaxy S Advance is for 13.5k on flipkart... You may consider buying that one...
H
hitesh #878
May 15, 2013 at 7:27 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

@Sam
Add xolo 910 to the list too.
XOLO X910 - White | Mobiles | Mirchimart.com
a-raam
a-raam #879
May 15, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

was getting a new phone for myself soon. getting xperia p on ebay for 15k on ebay.link. should i get this although its not very recent ? i also did consider Lumia 620 and optimus l9.
shreymittal
May 15, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

A big no because its Seller warranty
Nipun
Nipun #882
May 20, 2013 at 5:03 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

Does any Android with a physical keyboard exist?

What are other(non-android) options with a QWERTY keypad under 15-16k?
L
lr7745 #883
May 21, 2013 at 11:35 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

Xolo A800, which isn't in the list btw, has got a 4.2 update, as reported here
coderunknown
May 21, 2013 at 11:49 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

Xolo A800, which isn't in the list btw, has got a 4.2 update, as reported here

XOLO is kicking some serious ass. Android 4.2 on 2 midrange mobiles when the current leader Micromax is still shipping Android 4.0 or 4.1
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #885
May 22, 2013 at 12:46 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

Does any Android with a physical keyboard exist?

What are other(non-android) options with a QWERTY keypad under 15-16k?

Samsung Galaxy Chat for 6k :D
Wait for blackberrys..
L
lr7745 #886
May 22, 2013 at 11:05 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

XOLO is kicking some serious ass. Android 4.2 on 2 midrange mobiles when the current leader Micromax is still shipping Android 4.0 or 4.1

They'd be kicking even more ass if they managed to improve their ASS...
a-raam
a-raam #887
May 23, 2013 at 2:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

+1
Avoid seller warranty at all costs

what about the galaxy s2 plus or the xperia l ? which one would everyone recommend ? and what are their best prices on flipkart?
Limitless
Limitless #888
May 23, 2013 at 8:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

u forgot to add nexus 4 :D
Nexus 4 - Buy Nexus 4 Black Online at Best Prices in India - LG: Flipkart.com
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #889
May 23, 2013 at 8:50 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

u forgot to add nexus 4 :D
Nexus 4 - Buy Nexus 4 Black Online at Best Prices in India - LG: Flipkart.com

It's there under 25-30k price range section..
coderunknown
May 23, 2013 at 9:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

what about the galaxy s2 plus or the xperia l ? which one would everyone recommend ? and what are their best prices on flipkart?

no to S2 Plus. it is no where near the legendary S2. instead go for Xperia Ion for same price. And Xperia L is a odd device: you get fastest processor on a sub 20k mobile but display is not the best (Alcatel Ultra & LG L9 are easily better), camera is not upto the mark (Grand beats it) & battery backup is low (again L9 beats it). compare the points and decide.
Kiss
Kiss #891
May 23, 2013 at 9:42 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

And Xperia L is a odd device: you get fastest processor on a sub 20k mobile but display is not the best (Alcatel Ultra & LG L9 are easily better)

Sam would you please elaborate how does L9 display stands out compared to L... is it cause qhd of L9 vs FWVGA of L?? or there are some other reasons...??
coderunknown
May 23, 2013 at 10:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

Sam would you please elaborate how does L9 display stands out compared to L... is it cause qhd of L9 vs FWVGA of L?? or there are some other reasons...??

L9 has better display + resolution, battery vs XL having a faster processor + GPU. L9's proccy is no snail but XL's processor is even better. or call it more futureproof. and L9 has 1080p video recording but what others have said is, it is bad. if you want a camera phone, stay away from LG.
eduku
eduku #893
May 25, 2013 at 3:39 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

Has the new Jelly Bean firmware in the LG Optimus L9 enabled the moving of Apps to the memory card?
I heard that it was a problem earlier as it has only 4 GB of internal memory.
bhushan2k
bhushan2k #894
May 26, 2013 at 10:17 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

@Sam can u confirm the chipset of panasonic p51? It has 1.2 ghz quad core proccy n mediatek chipset..but they haven't mentioned the soc model..is it MT6589 (based on cortex a7-same as in canvas hd I guess) or MT8125 (based on cortex a9 n which I guess quoted under standalone applications on wikipedia and not under mobile SoCs)?

If it is based on MT8125 then it's one of the best deal as the price is below 26k like n4 :D

Edit: ya it has MT6589.. Hell..It should be below 15k :(
N
newdelhi #895
Jun 4, 2013 at 4:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

best mobile phone with budget of rs 10k(i can extend it by 1-1.5 if quality is good)..i have underlined nokia lumia 520 ,,but no fm radio ,no flash and limited apps is holding me back ,:(
Flash
Flash #896
Jun 4, 2013 at 4:14 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

best mobile phone with budget of rs 10k(i can extend it by 1-1.5 if quality is good)..i have underlined nokia lumia 520 ,,but no fm radioo flash and limited apps is holding me back ,:(

- FM update is coming to WPs, except L620.
- It has alternatives for most of the apps.
N
newdelhi #897
Jun 4, 2013 at 4:24 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

- FM update is coming to WPs, except L620.
- It has alternatives for most of the apps.
So if i buy nokia lumia 520 tomorrow,will the fm work on it?,,i am asking because i travel daily on metro for 1.5 hours and i will get bored if without fm :(
Flash
Flash #898
Jun 4, 2013 at 4:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

So if i buy nokia lumia 520 tomorrow,will the fm work on it?,,i am asking because i travel daily on metro for 1.5 hours and i will get bored if without fm :(
No. For FM, you will have to wait July i guess. It has around 7.5GB - why don't you store songs in it!!
N
newdelhi #899
Jun 4, 2013 at 6:41 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

No. For FM, you will have to wait July i guess. It has around 7.5GB - why don't you store songs in it!!

Hey good idea!!,,i have heard nokia music is free and we can download unlimited songs,,is it true?,,if it is then lumia is final :)
Flash
Flash #900
Jun 4, 2013 at 6:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hey good idea!!,,i have heard nokia music is free and we can download unlimited songs,,is it true?,,if it is then lumia is final :)

Yes, for 1 year.
You will also get Bigflix subscription free for 3 months. But i doubt, whether its still available.
N
newdelhi #901
Jun 4, 2013 at 6:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Yes, for 1 year.
You will also get Bigflix subscription free for 3 months. But i doubt, whether its still available.
nice if bigflix is still available..songs can be downloaded from other sites too..other features of lumia if u want to tell
har
har #902
Jun 10, 2013 at 12:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hey good idea!!,,i have heard nokia music is free and we can download unlimited songs,,is it true?,,if it is then lumia is final :)

Yes you can download free songs for 1 year. The song catalogue is extremely big too.

Regarding apps, well games are the major problem. Productivity apps are all there.
Vyom
Vyom #903
Jun 18, 2013 at 12:16 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

So which Android is best for under and around 15k? Need to recommend to a friend who might order as early as in one day.

Requirements includes big screen, good battery and brand. So far have shortlisted following:
Samsung I8552 - Galaxy Grand Quattro and
HTC Desire X T328E
coderunknown
Jun 18, 2013 at 1:29 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^ both are absolute crap actually. below 15k, its S Adv all the way. above 15k, Sony Xperia L or LG L9 (in case XL is not available)
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #905
Jun 18, 2013 at 7:51 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Sony Xperia L @ 15.1k with manufacturer warranty

Get LG Optimus L9 if even bigger screen is required
Vyom
Vyom #906
Jun 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Thanks all of you. So I have to choose among these three:
Samsung G Advance
Sony XPeria L, and
LG Optimus L9.

PS: Am not sure of recommending him to buy from ebay though. :p
Nipun
Nipun #907
Jun 18, 2013 at 10:39 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

If big screen and good battery is a requirement, LG Optimus L9. But don't update it as battery life reduces by doing so.
Or if a decent camera is needed, Xperia L.
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #908
Jun 24, 2013 at 5:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

is the xolo q700 worth the brand ? the specs are simply amazing :)
and i couldnt see anywhere in various reviews and option to install apps in the sd card by default. is it possible ?

or is the the q800 better ?
aaruni
aaruni #909
Jun 25, 2013 at 5:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I think q800 is really nice. I bought one recently, after reading this review : *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/reviews/173428-xolo-q800-short-review.html
gurujee
gurujee #910
Jun 25, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

how is nokia asha 206 in term of OS speed. I have a lumia, and want to have a standby phone for another sim. Nokia 206 UI is laggy like x2-02?

is there a single sim version available of this ?
kARTechnology
Jun 25, 2013 at 7:38 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I need a rugged phone with can withstand fall- downs and throwing downs
Suggest me a phone in less than or eq to 3000 with as many features as possible
If it's waterproof then more happy
Dont suggest Samsung phones or xperia active/go
theserpent
theserpent #912
Jun 25, 2013 at 8:14 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^ 3000? Or 30000?
If 30k then get Xperia ZR

Xperia ZR-28.5K
*www.flipkart.com/sony-xperia-zr/p/itmdhpf9zfchyu25?pid=MOBDHPF8ZHB3MYKS&otracker=oz_product_MOBDHPF8ZHB3MYKS
kARTechnology
Jun 26, 2013 at 12:10 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^ 3000? Or 30000?
If 30k then get Xperia ZR

Xperia ZR-28.5K
*www.flipkart.com/sony-xperia-zr/p/...ZHB3MYKS&otracker=oz_product_MOBDHPF8ZHB3MYKS

3k only but as cheap as possible but max 5k
ankushkool
ankushkool #914
Jun 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Which is a better processor? MediaTek MT6577T 1.2Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9) or Qualcomm MSM8225 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)
Is there a major performance difference??
Arnab boss
Arnab boss #915
Jun 26, 2013 at 2:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

:cool::cool::cool:
i need a big screen to watch movies and play games....it should b fast as i will b using as a substitute to my ipad 3...net surfing,emails...etc..

budget is not an issue..!!

i dont like the mega series....so any other options..!!

:wink::wink::wink::wink:
amjath
amjath #916
Jun 26, 2013 at 2:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

:cool::cool::cool:
i need a big screen to watch movies and play games....it should b fast as i will b using as a substitute to my ipad 3...net surfing,emails...etc..

budget is not an issue..!!

i dont like the mega series....so any other options..!!

:wink::wink::wink::wink:

saw ur signature, u already owned so many things or what
Or r u just trolling
KDroid
KDroid #917
Jun 26, 2013 at 2:48 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Yes you can download free songs for 1 year. The song catalogue is extremely big too.

Regarding apps, well games are the major problem. Productivity apps are all there.

Best quality available on Nokia Music is 128kbps, I guess. That's a big disappointment.
ankushkool
ankushkool #918
Jun 26, 2013 at 3:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

:cool::cool::cool:
i need a big screen to watch movies and play games....it should b fast as i will b using as a substitute to my ipad 3...net surfing,emails...etc..

budget is not an issue..!!

i dont like the mega series....so any other options..!!

:wink::wink::wink::wink:


Its your lucky day! Xperia Z Ultra just released :)

Sony Xperia Z Ultra - Full phone specifications
coderunknown
Jun 26, 2013 at 3:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Which is a better processor? MediaTek MT6577T 1.2Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9) or Qualcomm MSM8225 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)
Is there a major performance difference??

6577 is anyday better than 8225/8225Q. dualcore Cortex A5 is really weak and so is the GPU.

:cool::cool::cool:
i need a big screen to watch movies and play games....it should b fast as i will b using as a substitute to my ipad 3...net surfing,emails...etc..

budget is not an issue..!!

i dont like the mega series....so any other options..!!

mega series is underpowered. go for Note2 under 30k or Huawei Ascend Mate under 25k. Z Ultra is massive. too big for even a phablet.
ankushkool
ankushkool #920
Jun 26, 2013 at 3:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Which is a better processor? MediaTek MT6577T 1.2Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9) or Qualcomm MSM8225 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)
Is there a major performance difference??

Found MT6577 vs MSM8225 :) assuming MT6577T will perform better! MediaTek MT6577 Processor - NotebookCheck.net Tech

Thanks @sam :)
kapilove77
kapilove77 #921
Jun 29, 2013 at 11:30 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I want to buy 32gb micro sd 10 class card. Which one to buy and ist here any deal going on?
amjath
amjath #922
Jun 30, 2013 at 12:20 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I want to buy 32gb micro sd 10 class card. Which one to buy and ist here any deal going on?

sandisk ultra and dont know about deals

check few retailers amazon is way cheaper grab them

*www.amazon.in/SanDisk-Android-microSDHC-Adapter-SDSDQUA-032G-U46A/dp/B007XZM6VG/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1372531738&sr=8-15&keywords=sandisk+ultra
ankush28
ankush28 #923
Jun 30, 2013 at 2:05 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

get this one

Transcend 32GB class 10
kARTechnology
Jun 30, 2013 at 11:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I have decided to buy VIDEOCON A15
Please tell where I can buy cheap by using coupons/ codes
Any suggestions for android less than 3.5k having good battery, camera, display
A
Jul 2, 2013 at 11:03 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

awesome guide with full details :D...Thank you Sam :)
Between how is Karbonn S1 Titanium??
G
goofy #926
Jul 4, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hii...good info but how come you have not added any single smartphone from Sony in the range og 10-15K...:cry:





FROM 10-15K:

Android Smartphone:
MobileOperating SystemDisplayResolutionCameraProcessorGPURamInternal MemoryBattery
Alcatel One Touch IdolAndroid 4.14.7" IPS LCD540X960 (236ppi)8MP (flash, 720p)MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)SGX 531512MB4GBLi-Ion 1800 mAh
Alcatel One Touch Scribe EasyAndroid 4.15.0"480X800 (187ppi)5MP (flash, 720p)Qualcomm MSM8225 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)Adreno 203512MB2.3GBLi-Ion 2500 mAh
HTC Desire UAndroid 4.04.0" S-LCD480X800 (233ppi)5MP (flash, 480p)Qualcomm MSM7227 1Ghz(Cortex A5)Adreno 200512MB4GBLi-Ion 1650 mAh
HTC Desire XAndroid 4.04.0" S-LCD480X800 (233ppi)5MP (flash, 480p)Qualcomm MSM8225 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)Adreno 203768MB4GBLi-Ion 1650 mAh
Lenovo P770Android 4.14.5" IPS LCD540X960 (245ppi)5MP (flash, 720p)MediaTek MT6577T 1.2Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)SGX 5311GB4GBLi-Ion 3500 mAh
LG Optimus L5 II DualAndroid 4.14.0" IPS LCD480X800 (233ppi)5MP (flash, 480p)Mediatek MT6575 1Ghz (Cortex A9)SGX 531512MB4GBLi-Ion 2000 mAh
LG L7 II DualAndroid 4.14.3" IPS LCD480X800 (217ppi)8MP (flash, 480p)Qualcomm MSM8225 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)Adreno 203768MB1.8GBLi-Ion 2460 mAh
LG Optimus L9Android 4.14.7" IPS LCD540X960 (234ppi)5MP (flash, 1080p)TexasInstruments 4430 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)SGX 5401GB4GBLi-Ion 2150 mAh
Samsung Galaxy FameAndroid 4.13.5"320X480 (165ppi)5MP (flash, 480p)Broadcom BCM21654G 1Ghz (Cortex A5)Videocore IV512MB4GBLi-Ion 1300 mAh
Samsung Galaxy CoreAndroid 4.14.3"480X800 (217ppi)5MP (flash, 480p)Qualcomm MSM8225 1.2Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)Adreno 2031GB8GBLi-Ion 1800 mAh
Samsung Galaxy WinAndroid 4.14.7"480X800 (199ppi)5MP (flash, 720p)Qualcomm MSM8625Q 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A5)Adreno 2031GB8GBLi-Ion 2000 mAh

NON-Android Smartphone:
MobileOperating SystemDisplayResolutionCameraProcessorGPURamInternal Memory
BlackBerry Curve 9320BlackBerry OS 7.12.5"320X240 (164ppi)3.2MP (flash, 480p)Marvell PXA930 806MhzNA512MB512MB
HTC Windows Phone 8SWindows Phone 84.0" S-LCD480X800 (233ppi)5MP (flash, 720p)Qualcomm MSM8627 1Ghz dualcore (Krait)Adreno 305512MB4GB
Nokia Lumia 620Windows Phone 83.8"480X800 (246ppi)5MP (flash, 720p)Qualcomm MSM8627 1Ghz dualcore (Krait)Adreno 305512MB8GB

ANDROID BUYERS NOTE:
HTC Desire U, Lenovo P770, LG L5 II dual, LG L7 II dual, Samsung Galaxy Fame, Samsung Galaxy Core, Samsung Galaxy Win are dual sim mobiles.
kapilove77
kapilove77 #927
Jul 5, 2013 at 11:52 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I am getting Sandisk 32 class 10 for 1480 after applying coupon in infibeam. Should i go for it?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #928
Jul 6, 2013 at 8:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

@SAM

In SOC Performance, Snapdragon 600(APQ8064T) found in HTC One should be second & S4 Pro at third

In GPU performance, Adreno 320 found in Snapdragon 600 has higher clock speed, so its better than the one found in Snapdragon S4 Pro i.e. APQ8064

Hii...good info but how come you have not added any single smartphone from Sony in the range og 10-15K...:cry:
Actually outdated phones are removed from list......... Xperia U, Sola , and also J are not worth recommending but Samsung Galaxy S Advance at 13k is a good buy now due to its 4.1 update

I am getting Sandisk 32 class 10 for 1480 after applying coupon in infibeam. Should i go for it?
Ya, considering my friend got one for 1.6k few months ago
A
aAdirulz #929
Jul 7, 2013 at 10:52 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

hey guys m thinking of buying Sony xperia L 4m tradus so hav some questions abouth "tradus" services in ghy
is tradus reliable r quick ?
what is their customer support no?
n well i have to buy through net banking 1st as there is no Cash on delivery available..
should i go for it l
link
Buy Online Sony Xperia L With Dual-core 1 GHz (Black). Shop from tradus.com MOBMM9US0GV5UYBP
J
john117 #930
Jul 9, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

hey guys m thinking of buying Sony xperia L 4m tradus so hav some questions abouth "tradus" services in ghy
is tradus reliable r quick ?
what is their customer support no?
n well i have to buy through net banking 1st as there is no Cash on delivery available..
should i go for it l
link
Buy Online Sony Xperia L With Dual-core 1 GHz (Black). Shop from tradus.com MOBMM9US0GV5UYBP

Bump!even i wanted to ask the same

The price has gone even lower.good for taking?
vipul619
vipul619 #931
Jul 9, 2013 at 5:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

The phone is great no doubt.
Not sure about Tradus.
Try the local market first.
amjath
amjath #932
Jul 10, 2013 at 2:17 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

@Sam: What d u think about this

iBerry launches Auxus Nuclea N1 full HD Android phone for INR 15,990

What is Active Matrix Display
S
satyamsit #933
Jul 11, 2013 at 8:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Need a decent android device.. on a very tight budget of 12-13K .. I am considering Xolo Q1000/Lenovo P770 .. kindly suggest me a good handset..
Battery preference is the priority ..
Screen> 4.5 is preferred..

Kindly advice.
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #934
Jul 15, 2013 at 10:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

hey guys, how is chinese brands like Gionee, ZTE are and how is that gogi.in site for mobile reviews, he mostly reviews chinese phones are they good, anyone using it
mohit9206
mohit9206 #935
Jul 16, 2013 at 12:48 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Guys which is better and why Galaxy Core or Xperia L ?
quagmire
quagmire #936
Jul 16, 2013 at 2:22 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^Galaxy core is pathetic. Never ever buy that phone.
Xperia L is the best for its price.
snap
snap #937
Jul 16, 2013 at 2:28 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

+1 to xperia l because of good looks
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #938
Jul 16, 2013 at 7:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

hey guys, how is chinese brands like Gionee, ZTE are and how is that gogi.in site for mobile reviews, he mostly reviews chinese phones are they good, anyone using it



some one reply to this please
thetechfreak
Jul 16, 2013 at 9:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Well they're not reliable. Thing is sometimes the less renowed Chinese phones don't even have the specs inside the phone that is mentioned in the box.
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #940
Jul 16, 2013 at 9:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Well they're not reliable. Thing is sometimes the less renowed Chinese phones don't even have the specs inside the phone that is mentioned in the box.


thanks for reply,but i am pointing at good name from china like Gionee, ZTE, Huwaei etc... ( i am not talking about the unbranded chinese phones who are sold on street at 2k, 3k........ )
M
Jul 16, 2013 at 10:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^ Huawei is better than others of that category , IMO.
but only a few sets .
rohitshakti2
Jul 18, 2013 at 12:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hi

I am looking to buy a android mobile or calling tablet. Please suggest me one which can be upgraded by avlb. ROMs online and which has good hardware & software capabilities. Any make will do like Karbon....etc.....

Want:

Dual SIM (Preferably)
Good music
Great battery

Currently I am using Pantech Burst so don't want pantech.

Please see this too:


Huawei Ascend Y300 vs XOLO A500 vs iBall Andi4.5Q vs Karbonn A21: Compare Mobiles: Flipkart.com


and


Find A Phone | SmartPrix
joe
joe #943
Jul 21, 2013 at 8:40 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hello,

I want to buy a android smartphone. I choose two Lenovo phones and confuse between them. Can any body help me to decide?

1. Lenovo A706
2. Lenovo P770

Both phone has some pros and cons.
I want to know which have better cpu, gpu and audio performance, No lagging issue, good call quality, good camera quality.
Both phone use different brand cpu and gpu.

Please help. Thanks in advance.
vikash
vikash #944
Jul 21, 2013 at 11:26 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hello everybody,
I m looking to buy an android phone with price around 15k.

Requirements in decreasing order of importance-
1> Performance(CPU,chipset,GPU etc)<<Most important>>
2> Internal m/y and RAM
3> Display (around 4 inches preferred)
4>Battery
5>Camera wid decent flash<<Least important>>

A friend suggested me to buy an XPERIA L, its a ood phone, but in youtube reviews it was given that it has around 760 MB of RAM instead of 1 GB what the company specifies.
Most importantly is there an upcoming phone worth waiting. I am in no hurry, i can easily wait for 3 months or more.
quagmire
quagmire #945
Jul 21, 2013 at 3:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

rohitshakti2 and joe better create a thread here : Buying Advice and these questions :*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/buying-advice/134349-questionnaire-mobile-phone-purchase-queries.html
amjath
amjath #946
Jul 25, 2013 at 5:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I don't know where to put this but this looks apt here
Can I buy these phones from here I mean from Ebay Global easy buy. Please suggest whether to buy it or keep out

New Sony Ericsson W300i AT&T Unlocked GSM Radio MegaBass Spk Camera Phone Black
New Sony Ericsson Z750i Unlocked GSM Flip Phone 2MP Camera + Secondary Camera

Ps: This is for my frd who already owns a smartphone yet needs a flip phone
coderunknown
Jul 25, 2013 at 6:51 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^ those are some seriously old mobiles and finding such mobiles won't be easy. and AFAIK there is no upcoming flip phone except some Samsung flip with Android but may end up being exclusive to korea.
Flash
Flash #948
Jul 25, 2013 at 10:42 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

How's Asha 501?
Anyone tried?

It got a touch of Lumia :mrgreen:
*www.nokiapoweruser.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bgxmptncaaex63q1.jpg
Superayush
Superayush #949
Jul 27, 2013 at 10:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

How is lenovo k900 anyone tried it?xperia zr also looks good for around 28-29k
mohit9206
mohit9206 #951
Jul 28, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Xolo Q700 or Galaxy S Duos ? Good specs or reputable brand ? Or Lumia 520 ?
coderunknown
Jul 28, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Xolo Q700 or Galaxy S Duos ? Good specs or reputable brand ? Or Lumia 520 ?

Lumia 520 or 620. if you want android, apart from Q700, check Lenovo P770. overall balanced mobile. don't even think about S Duos. or you can go for S Advanced which cost only 12.5k but slightly difficult to find it locally.
R
Rishi Jain #953
Jul 29, 2013 at 2:06 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Mobile under 12k

I will mostly be using the phone for whatsapp and listening to music.
playing some basic games (temple run/fruit slash/subway surf)
however i would prefer not to compromise on the camera as i will rely on it heavily.


budget
around 12K

os
android/wp

Lumia 620 seems to be a decent buy in this range but please can u post some personal reviews.
A
amarff #954
Jul 30, 2013 at 9:06 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Pls add other HTC sets to the list like
HTC Desire SV
HTC Desire XC
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #955
Jul 31, 2013 at 1:22 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

@sam: :chinscratch: which smartphone u will prefer/buy if u have a big pocket?
coderunknown
Aug 1, 2013 at 2:49 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

@sam: :chinscratch: which smartphone u will prefer/buy if u have a big pocket?

if by big pocket you mean big budget, i'll simply wait for Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini's price to fall below 25k and then grab it. i like N4 but the phone is a bit too delicate and as reports say, it heats up a bit.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #957
Aug 1, 2013 at 8:54 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

if by big pocket you mean big budget, i'll simply wait for Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini's price to fall below 25k and then grab it. i like N4 but the phone is a bit too delicate and as reports say, it heats up a bit.

Ya, it heats up after 40-50 min of net usage itself.................(without case, earlier, yesterday got case)
Played high gfx games(real racing 3, nfs mw) for 5-10 min only................not much of heating(using ringke fusion). As far as delicacy is concerned, back glass will break, it the phone falls from appreciable height(S3/S4 won't break atleast)
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #958
Aug 1, 2013 at 1:26 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

if by big pocket you mean big budget, i'll simply wait for Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini's price to fall below 25k and then grab it. i like N4 but the phone is a bit too delicate and as reports say, it heats up a bit.

S4 mini in terms of performance :mrgreen:
I
IndRaj95 #959
Aug 2, 2013 at 10:08 PM
I'm really confused in selecting 'the best' android quad core phone within 20k

I need to know the best android quad core phones in the price range 10k to 15k and 15k to 20k with the highest configuration,best performance,best front & rear camera,NFC ,sensors and other features which really make them smart.The phone should be one of the best for 4 years considering the future growth and development in this segment.It should be a real show off,with 4.7 to 5 inch qHD or HD screen.The phone should be lightweight with good battery,internal memory,RAM,FM Radio & GPS.
I have been checking many reviews for the past 2 months but I'm still unable to decide the best phone with no major compromise. Many of the good phones have a major lack in some way or the other.So,I'm greatly confused.
The company should have service centers and good support in Chennai.

I'm considering the following phones:
Canvas HD
Nexus 4
Moto X
Spice Stellar Pinnacle Pro Mi-535
Zen Ultrafone 701 HD
Xolo phones
Lava Iris 504 Q
Celkon phones
mohit9206
mohit9206 #960
Aug 3, 2013 at 1:19 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Samsung Galaxy S Advance i9070 Price in India - Buy Samsung Galaxy S Advance i9070 Metallic Black Online - Samsung: Flipkart.com
Worth it ?
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #961
Aug 4, 2013 at 2:01 AM
Re: I'm really confused in selecting 'the best' android quad core phone within 20k

I need to know the best android quad core phones in the price range 10k to 15k and 15k to 20k with the highest configuration,best performance,best front & rear camera,NFC ,sensors and other features which really make them smart.The phone should be one of the best for 4 years considering the future growth and development in this segment.It should be a real show off,with 4.7 to 5 inch qHD or HD screen.The phone should be lightweight with good battery,internal memory,RAM,FM Radio & GPS.
I have been checking many reviews for the past 2 months but I'm still unable to decide the best phone with no major compromise. Many of the good phones have a major lack in some way or the other.So,I'm greatly confused.
The company should have service centers and good support in Chennai.

I'm considering the following phones:
Canvas HD
Nexus 4
Moto X
Spice Stellar Pinnacle Pro Mi-535
Zen Ultrafone 701 HD
Xolo phones
Lava Iris 504 Q
Celkon phones

:facepalm:
Are you :troll:ing?

thou shall not compare Nexus 4 and Moto X with those local brands with crap A.S.S.

Samsung Galaxy S Advance i9070 Price in India - Buy Samsung Galaxy S Advance i9070 Metallic Black Online - Samsung: Flipkart.com
Worth it ?

Nope, it has GB, i don't think there was an ICS update from samsung for it and won't get JB officially either.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #962
Aug 4, 2013 at 8:18 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

S Advance got 4.1 update....... Its UI was updated in that
pmkarun
pmkarun #963
Aug 4, 2013 at 8:54 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Samsung Galaxy S Advance i9070 Price in India - Buy Samsung Galaxy S Advance i9070 Metallic Black Online - Samsung: Flipkart.com
Worth it ?

Its a good Mobile if you are not a heavy user... In 12.5k its a nice deal.. U wont get an LED screen at this price :):):)
mohit9206
mohit9206 #964
Aug 4, 2013 at 12:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

S Advance got 4.1 update....... Its UI was updated in that
UI was also updated means it got TouchWiz Nature UX ? Cool.
rohitshakti2
Aug 6, 2013 at 5:24 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

BELOW 5K:

MobileOperating SystemDisplayResolutionCameraProcessorGPURamInternal MemoryBattery
Lava Iris 356Android 4.23.5"320X480 (180ppi)1.3MP (flash)1.Ghz dualcore256MB150MB1500 mAh


FROM 5-10K:

MobileOperating SystemDisplayResolutionCameraProcessorGPURamInternal MemoryBattery
Ambrane A555Android 4.15.0"480X800 (187ppi)8MP (flash, 720p)Qualcomm S4 Play 1.2Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)Adreno 203512MB4GB2500 mAh
DOMO nTice F12Android 4.15.2"480X800 (179ppi)8MP (flash, 720p)MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)SGX 531512MB2.5GB2500 mAh
iBall Andi 4.5QAndroid 4.14.5"540X960(245ppi)8MP (flash)MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)SGX 531512MB2.5GB2050 mAh
Karbonn Smart A10Android 4.13.9"480X800 (239ppi)5MP (flash)1Ghz dualcore512MB104MB1400 mAh
Karbonn Smart A26Android 4.15.0"480X854 (196ppi)5MP (flash)1Ghz dualcore512MB2.1GB2000 mAh
Karbonn Smart A27+Android 4.15.0"540X960(220ppi)8MP (flash)1Ghz dualcore512MB2.5GB2000 mAh
Karbonn Smart A29Android 4.14.7"540X960(236ppi)8MP (flash)1Ghz dualcore512MB2.5GB2000 mAh
Karbonn S1Android 4.14.5"540X960(245ppi)5MP (flash)Snapdragon 200 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A5)Adreno 2031GB4GB1600 mAh
Karbonn S2Android 4.25.0"480X854 (196ppi)8MP (flash, 720p)MediaTek MT6589M 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)SGX 5441GB1.79GB2100 mAh
Karbonn S5Android 4.15.0"540X960(220ppi)8MP (flash, 720p)Snapdragon 200 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A5)Adreno 2031GB8GB2000 mAh
Lava Iris 402Android 4.24.0"480X800 (233ppi)3MP (flash)1.2Ghz dualcore256MB150MB1500 mAh
Lava Iris 405Android 4.14.0"480X800 (233ppi)8MP (flash, 720p)MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)SGX 531512MB2GB1400 mAh
Lava Iris 455Android 4.14.5"540X960(245ppi)5MP (flash, 720p)MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)SGX 531512MB2GB1500 mAh
Lava Iris 501Android 4.15.0"480X800 (187ppi)5MP (flash)MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)SGX 531512MB4GB2300 mAh
Lava Iris 458qAndroid 4.24.5"480X854 (218ppi)8MP (flash, 720p)MediaTek MT6589M 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)SGX 544512MB2GB2000 mAh
Micromax Canvas 3DAndroid 4.15.0" 3D LCD480X800 (187ppi)8MP (flash, 480p)MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)SGX 531512MB2.5GB2000 mAh
Micromax Canvas LiteAndroid 4.15.0"480X800 (187ppi)5MP (flash, 480p)MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)SGX 531512MB4GB2000 mAh
Micromax Canvas 2+Android 4.25.0"480X854 (196ppi)8MP (flash, 720p)MediaTek MT6589M 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)SGX 5441GB4GB2000 mAh
Micromax Canvas MusicAndroid 4.14.5"480X854 (196ppi)5MP (flash, 720p)MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)SGX 531512MB2.4GB2000 mAh
Spice CoolpadAndroid 4.15.0" IPS LCD540X960(220ppi)5MP (flash)MediaTek MT6589M 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)SGX 5441GB2.5GB1500 mAh
Spice Coolpad 2Android 4.14.5"540X960(245ppi)5MP (flash)MediaTek MT6589M 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)SGX 5441GB4GB1700 mAh
Spice Stellar Virtuoso ProAndroid 4.14.5"480X854 (196ppi)5MP (flash)MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)SGX 531512MB4GB1700 mAh
Videocon A52Android 4.25.0"480X800 (187ppi)5MP (flash)1Ghz dualcore512MB4GB2000 mAh
XOLO Q600Android 4.24.5"480X854 (218ppi)5MP (flash)MediaTek MT6589M 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)SGX 544512MB4GB2000 mAh
XOLO Q700Android 4.24.5" IPS LCD540X960(245ppi)5MP (flash, 720p)MediaTek MT6589M 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)SGX 5441GB4GB2400 mAh
XOLO Q800Android 4.14.5" IPS LCD540X960(245ppi)8MP (flash, 720p)MediaTek MT6589M 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)SGX 5441GB4GB2100 mAh


Please tell which of these is better in terms of quality in the budget of upto 7K. I want 3G & good battery.
coderunknown
Aug 7, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

get XOLO A500S
.jRay.
.jRay. #967
Aug 7, 2013 at 4:15 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Quick question

Lenovo k900. Worth buying?
Any other suggestions?
(Big screen not Compulsory, can deal with the big size of k900, will be used for calling, sms, and email. Battery should last a day or two, NOT FOR GAMING, budget around 28k)
rohitshakti2
Aug 7, 2013 at 8:22 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

get XOLO A500S

This is a good one but only one thing which I need most is battery. It has only 1400mAh but I need nearly 2000mAh.
coderunknown
Aug 7, 2013 at 10:39 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

This is a good one but only one thing which I need most is battery. It has only 1400mAh but I need nearly 2000mAh.

most 6-7k mobiles pack 1400-1500mah. for 2000mah battery you'll have to go for Q700 or maybe Q800. There was B700 with a massive battery but i guess that got discontinued.

Quick question

Lenovo k900. Worth buying?
Any other suggestions?
(Big screen not Compulsory, can deal with the big size of k900, will be used for calling, sms, and email. Battery should last a day or two, NOT FOR GAMING, budget around 28k)

why not WP8? HTC 8X cost same as K900.
.jRay.
.jRay. #970
Aug 7, 2013 at 11:49 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

most 6-7k mobiles pack 1400-1500mah. for 2000mah battery you'll have to go for Q700 or maybe Q800. There was B700 with a massive battery but i guess that got discontinued.



why not WP8? HTC 8X cost same as K900.

Dad's open to wp8 and android equally. phones for him. He likes k900's build and looks.
coderunknown
Aug 8, 2013 at 12:48 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Dad's open to wp8 and android equally. phones for him. He likes k900's build and looks.

if apps, specially games are not top priority, K900 should be just fine.
ssb1551
ssb1551 #972
Aug 8, 2013 at 2:26 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^ Doesn't the K900 have heating issues??
.jRay.
.jRay. #973
Aug 8, 2013 at 7:23 AM
^ It's just the metal body
ssb1551
ssb1551 #974
Aug 8, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^ Can you please explain?? 'cause even HTC One has a metal body too!!
coderunknown
Aug 8, 2013 at 10:25 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^ Doesn't the K900 have heating issues??

unless you throw heavy games, it won't heat much. also being an all metal construction, the heat will quickly get transferred through the casing making making the mobile more hot rather than making the heat trapped and forcing processor to throttle (which most highend mobiles face nowadays). add to that the slim build.
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #976
Aug 8, 2013 at 10:54 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

is the LG optimus L4 ii e440(single sim ) available in india?
thetechfreak
Aug 8, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^ I don't think so. Only the dual SIM version seems to be available.
LG L4 II Dual E445 Price in India - Buy LG L4 II Dual E445 Black Online - LG: Flipkart.com
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #978
Aug 8, 2013 at 11:05 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^ any info whether it will launch in india or not?
rohitshakti2
Aug 8, 2013 at 1:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

most 6-7k mobiles pack 1400-1500mah. for 2000mah battery you'll have to go for Q700 or maybe Q800. There was B700 with a massive battery but i guess that got discontinued..

But there must be some option......
R
rdx_halo #980
Aug 8, 2013 at 5:31 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I'm getting a Lumia 625 @ 10000/- second hand purchase from an online forum member. Is this a good deal?
Harsh Pranami
Aug 8, 2013 at 7:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Tell me about the best phones from sony and htc under 10k.
mohit9206
mohit9206 #982
Aug 9, 2013 at 12:26 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

If you want good battery life under 10k then Xolo Q700 is best.It has everything good specs as well as good battery the only problem is non existent service in India.Go for either Q700 or L520.
.jRay.
.jRay. #983
Aug 9, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^ Can you please explain?? 'cause even HTC One has a metal body too!!

Metal body dissipates heat faster so cools quickly, and in plastic body the heat is trapped inside. The difference: you can feel heat in the metal body and not so much in plastic
ssb1551
ssb1551 #984
Aug 9, 2013 at 5:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^ If thats the case then what happens if one plays a Graphics Demanding game like NOVA 3 for half an hour to 45 minutes? Will the handset get way too overheat? Or is it advisable to play in intervals of 15-20 mins? I think the same can be said about watching videos too.
coderunknown
Aug 9, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^ If thats the case then what happens if one plays a Graphics Demanding game like NOVA 3 for half an hour to 45 minutes? Will the handset get way too overheat? Or is it advisable to play in intervals of 15-20 mins? I think the same can be said about watching videos too.

it'll heat up badly but at least the processor shouldn't throttle. so even if you fry your hands playing your favorite game, you'll enjoy ;)
T
thinkjamil #986
Aug 9, 2013 at 8:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I am looking for a new android phone. I found galaxy core for 12900 at flipkart and ebay. But I'm not really interested in dual sims and the battery was 1800 mah only . Can anyone suggest a better option , if not this ?

my requirements :
jelly bean, 3G, 1gb ram minimum, sd card, good battery, 4"+ screen, good processor (not cheap quad cores), butget near 13k

or should I wait for new releases? lemme know of notable releases to wait for.
quagmire
quagmire #987
Aug 9, 2013 at 8:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^Galaxy core is pathetic. You can consider Xolo T1000/ Xperia L. (Or wait for Xperia M if budget is unstretchable)
.jRay.
.jRay. #988
Aug 9, 2013 at 9:26 PM
Any reviews on lumia 820? Considering to buy it for dad
T
thinkjamil #989
Aug 9, 2013 at 9:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

thanks quagmire , I'll wait.. galaxy core, sure is pathetic..wondering if Experia C will ever make it Indian market.
jiteshbhimani
Aug 9, 2013 at 9:51 PM
Mobile Buying Guide

FYI - Lumia 820 is there on tonights homeshop18 superdeals.
vikash
vikash #991
Aug 11, 2013 at 9:34 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^Galaxy core is pathetic. You can consider Xolo T1000/ Xperia L. (Or wait for Xperia M if budget is unstretchable)

Talking about Xperia M and Xperia L...
I was looking to buy an Xperia L and I know Xperia M is going to be released soon. The only differences between two being- Internal memory(4GB/8GB), 4" screen(which i prefer) vs 4.3"(..eh), and Camera(8MP vs 5MP).. which i 've heard that its no good in Xperia L either.
So what do you think, should I go for Xperia L or wait for Xperia M and save myself some bucks.
Vyom
Vyom #992
Aug 11, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

SOC REFERENCE:

new multi table view coming soon

Damn. I was trying to find this today.
Hope you post soon! :D
amjath
amjath #994
Aug 11, 2013 at 10:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide


I will recommended it for its screen and Carl Zeiss lens. Downside its heavy that's it
.jRay.
.jRay. #995
Aug 12, 2013 at 7:50 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I will recommended it for its screen and Carl Zeiss lens. Downside its heavy that's it

Thanks dude
arjoonpk
arjoonpk #996
Aug 12, 2013 at 5:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

guys... Please help me choose... I'm planning to buy a new phone with 30k budget..

My usage pattern is like this...
I'm not a serious gamer... but I do a lot of surfing
along with all sorta social networking apps...
I do make many voice calls as well....
I currently own an S Advance... its giving me around 18 hours battery life....
(Guess this helps you to figure out my phone usage...)

The shortlisted phones are(in order of priority)
1) Xperia ZL
2) Lg Nexus 4
3) Galaxy Note 2

ZL and Nexus are up in the order of my priority right now. I know all 3 phones are stunners...
All great performers...

But here is the deal.. I personally like Xperia ZL and Nexus 4 design better. But I'm worried about their battery lives.
I was all set to buy Note 2... But then I came across Nexus and ZL... and now i cannot choose between the 3..... Which do you suggest is the best for me...?? its a tough call i know but please help me out......

Any Nexus or ZL users here please post the average battery life you get...
thetechfreak
Aug 12, 2013 at 6:41 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^ Nexus 4 has a very elongated and improved battery life thanks to the Android 4.3 update.

Getting the ZL makes sense only if you need a very good camera and a 1080p screen.
arjoonpk
arjoonpk #998
Aug 13, 2013 at 7:35 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^ Nexus 4 has a very elongated and improved battery life thanks to the Android 4.3 update.

Getting the ZL makes sense only if you need a very good camera and a 1080p screen.


how do you compare battery lives of n4 and ZL.....
Is ZL battery life that terrible....??








Note 2 getting outdated...?? is it just me or is there anyone else who feels the same... compared
to sexy beasts like Nexus 4 and Xperia Z/ZL..... Now that all 3 fall in almost same price range.. What say guys....
amjath
amjath #999
Aug 13, 2013 at 9:59 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

ZL
Sony Xperia ZL passes our battery test, doesn't beat its glass-adorned sibling - GSMArena Blog
Nexus 4's 4.2.2 was terrible but with 4.3 improved
Increased Battery Life with 4.3 - Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com

Looking at the usage i would say wait for note 3. Big screen easy to browse, it ll definitely have huge battery life.
Downside to Note 3 is may be big for ur hands
coderunknown
coderunknown #1000
Aug 13, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Note 3 will cost somewhere around 42-45k, near Xperia Z's pricing.
mohit9206
mohit9206 #1001
Aug 13, 2013 at 12:11 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Note 3 will cost somewhere around 42-45k, near Xperia Z's pricing.

Sam i need your opinion on this:
How are Lava Iris 405,455,458q ? Are these worth buying at their respective prices ?
Specifically Iris 405 vs Xolo A500S ?
Iris 458q vs Xolo Q600 ?
Would you recommend these handsets ?
rohitshakti2
rohitshakti2 #1002
Aug 13, 2013 at 1:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Sam i need your opinion on this:
How are Lava Iris 405,455,458q ? Are these worth buying at their respective prices ?
Specifically Iris 405 vs Xolo A500S ?
Iris 458q vs Xolo Q600 ?
Would you recommend these handsets ?

I would also like to know about above mobiles & also about Q700 which has 1GB ram. But it is priced nearly 8700/- and is this price justifiable when compared to 458q which is almost same but has 512 MB ram.

get XOLO A500S

The only problem with A500s is its battery else it is also good as compared to 458q. But in android mobiles, battery is the main issue hence I am not considering it.

How is Iris N454, 501 & 502?

*www.91mobiles.com/lava-iris-n454-price-in-india

*www.91mobiles.com/lava-iris-n501-price-in-india

The rating seems wrong:
*www.91mobiles.com/lava-iris-502-price-in-india
abhijitsb306
abhijitsb306 #1003
Aug 14, 2013 at 3:25 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hi guys,
Looking to buy a new mobile. Need inputs from your side
1. Budget?
20k
2. Display type and size?
around 4" screen
3. Form Factor?
Any
4. Preferred choice of brand?
ANy
5. Preferred input method
touchscreen
6. What camera option you want? Please specify need for flash, autofocus, front facing camera.
Any
7. Preferred operating system?
Android
8. Preferred connectivity options
3G and Wifi
9. Preferred applications (Flash, Swype, GPS, etc)?
NA
10. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, mails, internet, gaming etc)?
Mails/internet
11. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
Samsung GALAXY S Advance / Sony Xperia L (open to others as well)
12. Any other info that you want to share
Looking for 4" screen (stricty under 4.5")

Thanks in advance for your suggestion
.jRay.
.jRay. #1004
Aug 14, 2013 at 5:41 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hi guys,
Looking to buy a new mobile. Need inputs from your side
1. Budget?
20k
2. Display type and size?
around 4" screen
3. Form Factor?
Any
4. Preferred choice of brand?
ANy
5. Preferred input method
touchscreen
6. What camera option you want? Please specify need for flash, autofocus, front facing camera.
Any
7. Preferred operating system?
Android
8. Preferred connectivity options
3G and Wifi
9. Preferred applications (Flash, Swype, GPS, etc)?
NA
10. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, mails, internet, gaming etc)?
Mails/internet
11. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
Samsung GALAXY S Advance / Sony Xperia L (open to others as well)
12. Any other info that you want to share
Looking for 4" screen (stricty under 4.5")

Thanks in advance for your suggestion

Xperia L
pmkarun
pmkarun #1005
Aug 14, 2013 at 5:42 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

If you are strictly under 13k look for S advance.. Else go with Xperia L... If u want a slightly bigger screen check l9..
shreymittal
shreymittal #1006
Aug 14, 2013 at 6:04 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

NOW Just Get yourself Xperia M available in India @13K
rohitshakti2
rohitshakti2 #1008
Aug 14, 2013 at 10:44 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I would also like to know about above mobiles & also about Q700 which has 1GB ram. But it is priced nearly 8700/- and is this price justifiable when compared to 458q which is almost same but has 512 MB ram.The only problem with A500s is its battery else it is also good as compared to 458q. But in android mobiles, battery is the main issue hence I am not considering it.How is Iris N454, 501 & 502?Lava Iris N454 Price in India on 14 Aug, 2013, Iris N454 specifications, features & reviews | 91mobiles.comLava Iris 501 Price in India on 14 Aug, 2013, Iris 501 specifications, features & reviews | 91mobiles.comThe rating seems wrong:Lava Iris 502 Price in India on 14 Aug, 2013, Iris 502 specifications, features & reviews | 91mobiles.com
Samji, please tell if there is any mobile better than Iris 458q in the same budget or not?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1009
Aug 14, 2013 at 11:01 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Samji, please tell if there is any mobile better than Iris 458q in the same budget or not?

missed your post. Q700 is definitely a better deal. 1GB ram is a must for high resolution (qHD or better), specially when the price difference between Q700 and 458Q is only barely 800 bucks. even for 480X800 resolution 512MB ram is a bit less but that is to keep the cost down.
A
abhishu #1010
Aug 15, 2013 at 12:20 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hi,
Please suggest a decent phone in 15-20 k budget.
I don't do gaming much, however I usually browse heavily. It should have good battery backup, internal memory not less than 8GB, RAM at least 1GB, screen size 4.3-4.7 and of a brand having approachable service centers. single or dual sim both would work.
rohitshakti2
rohitshakti2 #1011
Aug 15, 2013 at 12:50 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

missed your post. Q700 is definitely a better deal. 1GB ram is a must for high resolution (qHD or better), specially when the price difference between Q700 and 458Q is only barely 800 bucks. even for 480X800 resolution 512MB ram is a bit less but that is to keep the cost down.

Thanks Sam for the replly. But just to tell you that the difference between 458q and q700 is nearly Rs.1500/- as 458q is selling for 6948/- and q700 is selling for Rs.8500/- on ebay and there is no further coupons which can be used on these mobiles on ebay and this is the lowest prices I could find online & offline.

Just checked on ebay and the price of 458q has been increased to Rs.7400/-
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1012
Aug 16, 2013 at 1:20 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hi,
Please suggest a decent phone in 15-20 k budget.
I don't do gaming much, however I usually browse heavily. It should have good battery backup, internal memory not less than 8GB, RAM at least 1GB, screen size 4.3-4.7 and of a brand having approachable service centers. single or dual sim both would work.

Either get Xperia L (better internal hardware) or Lg L9 (better screen)
mohit9206
mohit9206 #1013
Aug 16, 2013 at 5:06 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Best dual core android phone with JB under 6k ?
G
Aug 17, 2013 at 8:49 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Which one's better q700 or q800 in terms of processing power and battery life??
A
abhishu #1016
Aug 18, 2013 at 4:57 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I need help in selecting one out of Xperia SP, Nexus 4 and Xperia ZR. I've heard about the not-up-to-the-mark battery backup of N4. Is it true?
mohit9206
mohit9206 #1017
Aug 18, 2013 at 9:31 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I need help in selecting one out of Xperia SP, Nexus 4 and Xperia ZR. I've heard about the not-up-to-the-mark battery backup of N4. Is it true?

Go for N4.Battery backup is good from what ive heard.
T
thinkjamil #1018
Aug 19, 2013 at 6:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Update/add info on lenovo p780...I want to know its processor. ..and if you can find a good deal , then lemme know too
coderunknown
coderunknown #1019
Aug 19, 2013 at 6:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Update/add info on lenovo p780...I want to know its processor. ..and if you can find a good deal , then lemme know too

take Panasonic P51 and replace its name with Lenovo 780 and finally slap in a 4000mah battery. done. and looking at the hardware (not just the processor) it'll cost nothing short of 18k for sure. launch price may very well be 20k+

I need help in selecting one out of Xperia SP, Nexus 4 and Xperia ZR. I've heard about the not-up-to-the-mark battery backup of N4. Is it true?

SP if you want to save some bucks. it is a great mobile and should perform close to N4 without heating up.
N4 is a powerhouse and should receive a couple of more updates before being retired. android 4.3 increased battery backup slightly.
ZR for rugged use.

Which one's better q700 or q800 in terms of processing power and battery life??

both are same. Q700 should last slightly longer thanks to the 300mah extra juice the battery packs. however Q800 got community support but haven't heard anything about Q700 yet.

Best dual core android phone with JB under 6k ?

you can check Lava IRIS 405. or for ~6.7-7k you get XOLO A500S which is lot better than most dualcore due to the big GPU boost it received.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #1020
Aug 19, 2013 at 7:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

you can check Lava IRIS 405. or for ~6.7-7k you get XOLO A500S which is lot better than most dualcore due to the big GPU boost it received.

but the RAM is only 512MB :|
Arnab boss
Arnab boss #1021
Aug 19, 2013 at 8:12 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

guys need help in buying 2 phones...

first one is a dual sim phone without touch screen tht will replace my motorola ex115....how abt nokia asha 210..my budget is within 5k..!!

second one is an android ph which will b relacing my htc one x 16gb....i had a note 2 but i sold it as the screen was giving problems now i want to go for note 2 again as it was good in every aspects...as i hav a sandisk ultra 64 gb class 10 micro sd card so the mobile should hav this capacity and wht abt s4.....but anyother options r welcome....budget 30k to 35k...:cool::cool::cool:

thanks in advance...
coderunknown
coderunknown #1022
Aug 19, 2013 at 10:36 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

but the RAM is only 512MB :|

his budget is barely 6k. and also A500S doesn't have a big screen with high resolution so should be just fine.
vikash
vikash #1023
Aug 20, 2013 at 1:33 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hey guys !!! I just ordered an Xperia M from flipkart(it's on pre order right now).
I was going through spec sheet of HUAWEI ASCEND P1 and it looked WoW.
I am having second thoughts now.

What do you think guyz? Should I cancel my order and buy a P1 instead (which is going to get a JB update soon), or should go with the alread ordered Xperia M. Please guys help me out.
ankush28
ankush28 #1024
Aug 20, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Xperia M is better IMO
amjath
amjath #1025
Aug 20, 2013 at 12:49 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hey guys !!! I just ordered an Xperia M from flipkart(it's on pre order right now).
I was going through spec sheet of HUAWEI ASCEND P1 and it looked WoW.
I am having second thoughts now.

What do you think guyz? Should I cancel my order and buy a P1 instead (which is going to get a JB update soon), or should go with the alread ordered Xperia M. Please guys help me out.

2 of our forum guys bought these phones and posted here

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1993160

Start reading from there
vikash
vikash #1026
Aug 22, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hey guys !!! I just ordered an Xperia M from flipkart(it's on pre order right now).
I was going through spec sheet of HUAWEI ASCEND P1 and it looked WoW.
I am having second thoughts now.

What do you think guyz? Should I cancel my order and buy a P1 instead (which is going to get a JB update soon), or should go with the alread ordered Xperia M. Please guys help me out.

What about after sales service of Huawei

Come on!!! Anybody..???
SAM Help me out Xperia M or Huawei Ascend P1

2 of our forum guys bought these phones and posted here

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1993160

Start reading from there

Thanks for the assistance, going for Xperia M all the way :mrgreen:... or better.. waiting for Xperia M all the way:-x come on flipkart just deliver it, it's been like a week now
joe
joe #1027
Aug 22, 2013 at 1:49 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hello,

At last i buy Lenovo P770. It's performance and battery backup is good .
vikash
vikash #1028
Aug 22, 2013 at 4:04 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^ great!!!
Even I was looking for the same, mostly due to its battery. You just bought yourself a power house :wink:
jiteshbhimani
Aug 22, 2013 at 5:44 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Xperia M / Lenovo P770 / Huawei Ascend P1 ??
amjath
amjath #1030
Aug 22, 2013 at 5:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^ Lenovo P770
coderunknown
coderunknown #1031
Aug 22, 2013 at 8:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

What about after sales service of Huawei

till now no complain from those who have bought Huawei mobiles earlier (X5/X5 Pro or Y300).

Xperia M / Lenovo P770 / Huawei Ascend P1 ??

P770 = better battery backup. weak GPU.
P1 = better display and moderately fast chipset. but no sign of any update. also mobile is old.
Xperia M = best hardware but poor display.

decide accordingly.
vikash
vikash #1032
Aug 22, 2013 at 8:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Xperia M / Lenovo P770 / Huawei Ascend P1 ??

About Xperia M, the way this guy shows it off, I think it's just awesome for the price we're paying.
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/technology-news/174506-sony-xperia-m-m-dual-announced-3.html#post1994551
lll_aritra_lll
Aug 22, 2013 at 10:04 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

wow Great work SAM... Superbly done.
mohit9206
mohit9206 #1034
Aug 23, 2013 at 3:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

his budget is barely 6k. and also A500S doesn't have a big screen with high resolution so should be just fine.

Which among SGX 531(Iris 405),Mali-400MP(A500S), SGX 544(Q700) and Adreno 305(L520) is more powerful and in which order ?
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1035
Aug 23, 2013 at 4:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Which among SGX 531(Iris 405),Mali-400MP(A500S), SGX 544(Q700) and Adreno 305(L520) is more powerful and in which order ?

there was a gpu list too.. right after the chipsets one. :)
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1036
Aug 23, 2013 at 4:24 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Which among SGX 531(Iris 405),Mali-400MP(A500S), SGX 544(Q700) and Adreno 305(L520) is more powerful and in which order ?

Buy i guess its like adreno 305~mali 400MP> sgx 544 >sgx 531
coderunknown
coderunknown #1037
Aug 23, 2013 at 5:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Which among SGX 531(Iris 405),Mali-400MP(A500S), SGX 544(Q700) and Adreno 305(L520) is more powerful and in which order ?

A500S doesn't have 400MP, rather its a single core but performance wise, it is in line with 544 & Adreno 305. but Qualcomm S4 Plus / 400-series will still thrash any Mediatek stuff due to crappy processor (Cortex A7) but this helps in keeping the mobile last longer compared to Krait based mobiles or Cortex A9 under Android OS. nowadays all these GPU have overclocked version so, yes my GPU chart is kind of useless but in the 1Ghz version, the GPU performance should be same.
Flash
Flash #1038
Aug 27, 2013 at 11:31 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Will an 8 GB smartphone have enough storage space?
Mr.Kickass
Mr.Kickass #1039
Aug 29, 2013 at 4:38 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Will an 8 GB smartphone have enough storage space?

Simple answer, No.

Just because Google wants you to use its streaming services(and your ISP loves it too) it doesn't make the internet any cheaper. Many people still prefer a memory card slot.

I have a doubt regarding storage though.

Is there a problem of fragmentation like earlier ? Like with my LG O2X I slapped an 8 GB card inside to move all apps to SD as I was running out of space. I moved those apps which I didn't need to have a widget for and then I found out that my phone got snappier than before. The boot time reduced from around 30 seconds to 5 seconds :lol:

So is there a problem like slowing down if one parks everything on the same internal 8 GB memory partition ? :Fingerx:
amjath
amjath #1040
Aug 29, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Simple answer, No.

Just because Google wants you to use its streaming services(and your ISP loves it too) it doesn't make the internet any cheaper. Many people still prefer a memory card slot.

I have a doubt regarding storage though.

Is there a problem of fragmentation like earlier ? Like with my LG O2X I slapped an 8 GB card inside to move all apps to SD as I was running out of space. I moved those apps which I didn't need to have a widget for and then I found out that my phone got snappier than before. The boot time reduced from around 30 seconds to 5 seconds :lol:

So is there a problem like slowing down if one parks everything on the same internal 8 GB memory partition ? :Fingerx:

When u move apps to SD card, it goes to ur internal SD not external sd. Correct me of I'm wrong.
Flash
Flash #1041
Aug 29, 2013 at 10:24 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

When u move apps to SD card, it goes to ur internal SD not external sd. Correct me of I'm wrong.
What do you mean by Internal SD? Phone storage?
amjath
amjath #1042
Aug 29, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

What do you mean by Internal SD? Phone storage?

Yes. My phone storage is 16gig of which 1.97 is for app data, media and cache as internal storage and another 11.49 gig as internal storage which again contains apps photo videos and downloads. And separate external SD card partition.
Flash
Flash #1043
Aug 29, 2013 at 10:42 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

So, if one move apps to SD card, it should really go to SD card right?
You said it will goes to internal storage.. What's the use of app then..

PS: Am not using Android. So i don't know how these SD_Card_app_move works..
amjath
amjath #1044
Aug 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

So, if one move apps to SD card, it should really go to SD card right?
You said it will goes to internal storage.. What's the use of app then..

PS: Am not using Android. So i don't know how these SD_Card_app_move works..

This is what I see in my storage under settings.
*i.imgur.com/BGZZldC.jpg
*i.imgur.com/r5YuMOc.jpg
*i.imgur.com/6jxNJWe.jpg
Mr.Kickass
Mr.Kickass #1045
Aug 31, 2013 at 12:43 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

When u move apps to SD card, it goes to ur internal SD not external sd. Correct me of I'm wrong.

Correct. On Gingerbread though, didn't need to think twice about internal or external SD as you put the card into the external card slot so the internal SD has nothing to do with it.

Come Jellybean and that is history. They shouldn't have really messed up the file structure. The reason why its taking me so long to buy the Xperia M. Seriously, around 1.5 GB of internal memory ?
B
blackbird #1046
Sep 7, 2013 at 12:20 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Guys need a moddable good mobile (must be rooted) twrp/cwm compatible. (or may be cnagemode compatible :) ) Obiviously only android.
Budget - 7k
DUAL SIM!!!
Kindly suggest one.
@sam
Debu_013
Debu_013 #1047
Sep 8, 2013 at 4:54 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Huawei Ascend P1 has an update to Android 4.1 Jellybean with Emotion UI 1.5, and there is an update in the pipeline to version 4.2.
Also there is quite a big base of people working on custom roms for the phone.
B
blackbird #1048
Sep 8, 2013 at 8:02 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Huawei Ascend P1 has an update to Android 4.1 Jellybean with Emotion UI 1.5, and there is an update in the pipeline to version 4.2.
Also there is quite a big base of people working on custom roms for the phone.

Out of budget

okay atleast this feature (7k - 7.5k max)

jelly bean
rotatable
no custom rom
good battery and camera
coderunknown
coderunknown #1049
Sep 8, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Guys need a moddable good mobile (must be rooted) twrp/cwm compatible. (or may be cnagemode compatible :) ) Obiviously only android.
Budget - 7k
DUAL SIM!!!
Kindly suggest one.
@sam

Huawei Y300 with somewhate DEV support. rootable but very few custom rom. apart from that, you can check XOLO Q800 as it too got quite a few cusrom rom (mainly repacked stock roms) but wil cost you around 10k.
T
thinkjamil #1050
Sep 8, 2013 at 12:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Saw a lot of "Samsung Google Nexus ",motorola and htc phones at ebay being imported. Seals broken . Seller Warranty ,what's that ?.

Is it safe to get one of those imported ones? here's an example
Samsung Google Nexus GT-I9250 - 16 GB - Black Smartphone . | eBay
dashing.sujay
Sep 8, 2013 at 7:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^Seller warranty = no warranty from company, just from shopkeeper/seller, which most of the times turns out to be a bad experience as sellers don't adhere to it as they promise.
Vyom
Vyom #1052
Sep 13, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

My friend is buying a new phone, after using Samsung Galaxy Y for 1.5 yrs.
But doesn't want to spend much.

After a lot of research, we have decided to go for Huewei Ascend P1 around ~12.5k. Any suggestions if this a good decision? (He dont want to for MM or XOLO, owing to its ASS).
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1053
Sep 13, 2013 at 10:40 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

My friend is buying a new phone, after using Samsung Galaxy Y for 1.5 yrs.
But doesn't want to spend much.

After a lot of research, we have decided to go for Huewei Ascend P1 around ~12.5k. Any suggestions if this a good decision? (He dont want to for MM or XOLO, owing to its ASS).

Xolo phones are great. My mom got one and dealer provides the ASS. And he's pretty close by.

But if you still Dont want a Xolo, get an Xperia M.
Vyom
Vyom #1054
Sep 13, 2013 at 10:43 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

So, Huewei Ascend P1 not a good phone?
Since specs wise, Ascend P1 is better than Xperia M, in less price.
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1055
Sep 13, 2013 at 11:07 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

So, Huewei Ascend P1 not a good phone?
Since specs wise, Ascend P1 is better than Xperia M, in less price.

AFAIK, Xperia M has the better processor and GPU.
Vyom
Vyom #1056
Sep 13, 2013 at 12:51 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Processor: 1 GHz in Xperia M and 1.5 GHz in Ascend P1. Both Dual Core.
Graphics: Ardeno 305 in XPeria M and Power VRSGX540. So a little inferior graphics in Ascend.

But in terms of screen (AMOLED in in Ascend P1), screen size, resolution, Camera, front camera, HD video recording (1080p in Ascend P1!) I think Ascend is winner. (Also low price).

So leaving Xperia M, is there some other decent choice?
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1057
Sep 13, 2013 at 1:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Processor: 1 GHz in Xperia M and 1.5 GHz in Ascend P1. Both Dual Core.
Graphics: Ardeno 305 in XPeria M and Power VRSGX540. So a little inferior graphics in Ascend.

But in terms of screen (AMOLED in in Ascend P1), screen size, resolution, Camera, front camera, HD video recording (1080p in Ascend P1!) I think Ascend is winner. (Also low price).

So leaving Xperia M, is there some other decent choice?

The Xolos. But your friend wont want them.
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1058
Sep 13, 2013 at 1:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

The Xolos. But your friend wont want them.

The very first posts have Sam's personal recommendations. 10-15k Xperia M, Xolo Play,Lumia 620.
Vyom
Vyom #1059
Sep 13, 2013 at 1:12 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

The very first posts have Sam's personal recommendations. 10-15k Xperia M, Xolo Play,Lumia 620.
Yea, I saw that. Well, I would leave the decision to my friend then. Sony XPeria M or Huewei Ascend P1.
Thanks for the discussion.
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1060
Sep 13, 2013 at 4:48 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Yea, I saw that. Well, I would leave the decision to my friend then. Sony XPeria M or Huewei Ascend P1.
Thanks for the discussion.

Happy to help :)
coderunknown
coderunknown #1061
Sep 13, 2013 at 5:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

My friend is buying a new phone, after using Samsung Galaxy Y for 1.5 yrs.
But doesn't want to spend much.

After a lot of research, we have decided to go for Huewei Ascend P1 around ~12.5k. Any suggestions if this a good decision? (He dont want to for MM or XOLO, owing to its ASS).

those who don't bother with custom rom or OS updates, P1 is better overall. M has better chipset but falls short of P1 everywhere else.
D
dtfuser #1062
Sep 14, 2013 at 1:40 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I am not comparing P1 with M as I would echo what Sam said above. But P1 battery is too low, I think. I am thinking of buying Xolo Q1000 or Lava iris 504 Q though it's indain brand.
coderunknown
coderunknown #1063
Sep 14, 2013 at 3:13 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

P1 has 1670mah battery but the AMOLED screen is really power efficient when displaying dark patches as it simply turns that pixel off saving power. should last a day under moderate to heavy use.
D
dtfuser #1064
Sep 14, 2013 at 3:37 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Sam,
What would you suggest, should I go with P1 or should I wait for P1 LTE which huawei site says coming soon with 2000 mAh battery HUAWEI ASCEND P1 LTE (4G) Faster Smartphone | Cloud Plus, - Android 4.0 Ice cream Sandwich ?

The price of P1 LTE may be little more than P1 but I am okay with it if it is below 15 K. I do not want to go with Xperia L or M.
T
Sep 17, 2013 at 8:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Sam,
I would really like to suggest giving the LENOVO P780 a position among the top dogs
For 16k (snap deal)
it offer the canvas 4's performance
good camera quality
android 4.2
better than local companies' ASS
and a HUMONGOUS 4000 MaH battery

That battery and respectable specs definitely deserve a top rung (15-20k) range finish.

(please tell me a little more about lenovo's ASS..but I am guessing it would be OK)
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1066
Sep 17, 2013 at 8:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

P1, my suggestion. Its overall better M except in performance
coderunknown
coderunknown #1067
Sep 18, 2013 at 8:12 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Sam,
What would you suggest, should I go with P1 or should I wait for P1 LTE which huawei site says coming soon with 2000 mAh battery HUAWEI ASCEND P1 LTE (4G) Faster Smartphone | Cloud Plus, - Android 4.0 Ice cream Sandwich ?

The price of P1 LTE may be little more than P1 but I am okay with it if it is below 15 K. I do not want to go with Xperia L or M.

i think Airtel already launched P1 LTE. it got a better chipset (same as Xperia SP) but i really doubt Huawei is going to sell this one locally. maybe thats why it says coming soon.

Sam,
I would really like to suggest giving the LENOVO P780 a position among the top dogs
For 16k (snap deal)
it offer the canvas 4's performance
good camera quality
android 4.2
better than local companies' ASS
and a HUMONGOUS 4000 MaH battery

That battery and respectable specs definitely deserve a top rung (15-20k) range finish.

(please tell me a little more about lenovo's ASS..but I am guessing it would be OK)

not recommended for power use. but other than that, looks good.
theserpent
theserpent #1068
Sep 18, 2013 at 9:42 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

When will Xperia C be out?My mom wants a new phone!
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1069
Sep 18, 2013 at 10:14 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Just one request. Could Sam make a CDMA section too? Some people are interested in them too
coderunknown
coderunknown #1070
Sep 18, 2013 at 10:26 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

When will Xperia C be out?My mom wants a new phone!

according to Sony, its launching soon. But on the other hand, Samsung may launch Ace 3 by end of this month.

Just one request. Could Sam make a CDMA section too? Some people are interested in them too

used to list CDMA alongside GSM before removing those as there are hardly any CDMA. will bring back with some modifications.
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1071
Sep 19, 2013 at 3:36 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

according to Sony, its launching soon. But on the other hand, Samsung may launch Ace 3 by end of this month.



used to list CDMA alongside GSM before removing those as there are hardly any CDMA. will bring back with some modifications.

Hehe.. ty.. just a small recommendation would do.
sharang.d
sharang.d #1072
Sep 19, 2013 at 10:27 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I want to buy a new phone @ October end. Anything new coming out? Or am I stuck with MMx A116/Xperia M/L/Galaxy Core? :(
Vyom
Vyom #1073
Sep 19, 2013 at 11:17 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I want to buy a new phone @ October end. Anything new coming out? Or am I stuck with MMx A116/Xperia M/L/Galaxy Core? :(

Checkout Huawei Ascend P1. It's a phone with Amazing specs. Very thin (7.7mm). And my colleague bought it for just Rs. 11600 from ebay rather than Rs 12490 on FK.
coderunknown
coderunknown #1074
Sep 19, 2013 at 11:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I want to buy a new phone @ October end. Anything new coming out? Or am I stuck with MMx A116/Xperia M/L/Galaxy Core? :(

Xperia C coming next month. worth the wait. anything that has the Cortex A5 name attached to it must be avoided.
sharang.d
sharang.d #1075
Sep 20, 2013 at 2:43 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Checkout Huawei Ascend P1. It's a phone with Amazing specs. Very thin (7.7mm). And my colleague bought it for just Rs. 11600 from ebay rather than Rs 12490 on FK.
Noted. 2012 release though. Pretty old! I just didn't come across it cuz I was looking at the tables in this thread and it's not here.

Xperia C coming next month. worth the wait. anything that has the Cortex A5 name attached to it must be avoided.
I hope it's under 15k :D
It's interesting how it has the same CPU and GPU as Micromax A116 :p

Also may I know how/why Snapdragon S4 Plus 1Ghz dualcore (Krait) is more powerful than MediaTek MT6589 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7) [According to the chart]?. Sure the manufacturer matters but don't the 2x extra cores @ 1.2Ghz(in the MediaTek) count for something?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1076
Sep 20, 2013 at 8:46 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I hope it's under 15k :D
It's interesting how it has the same CPU and GPU as Micromax A116 :p

thats how they managed to keep the cost down.

Also may I know how/why Snapdragon S4 Plus 1Ghz dualcore (Krait) is more powerful than MediaTek MT6589 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7) [According to the chart]?. Sure the manufacturer matters but don't the 2x extra cores @ 1.2Ghz(in the MediaTek) count for something?

think of Krait as Cortex A15. 2 Cortex A15 will always be better than 4 Cortex A7. Cortex A7 is not even half as fast as Cortex A15 so overall, S4 Plus will get a easy win. But in real life, it mayn't have a really big impact as the GPU in both chipset are quite powerful which matters more nowadays.

two faster cores are still better for most uses than four cores running at lower frequencies.

we are getting more cores because people simply wants them when in realty, dual Krait is more than sufficient for anything other than Full HD resolution, maybe.

Source: A7 SoC Explained
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #1077
Sep 20, 2013 at 1:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^yes and many people falls for the Quad Cores without even considering that Dual Cores also beats QuadCores
mohit9206
mohit9206 #1078
Sep 20, 2013 at 1:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

My friend bought Canvas HD and is very satisfied.He says its very smooth and decent battery life and good camera and nice 720p display.So how does canvas HD compare to XL ?
sharang.d
sharang.d #1079
Sep 21, 2013 at 1:12 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

thats how they managed to keep the cost down.
Yeah..

think of Krait as Cortex A15. 2 Cortex A15 will always be better than 4 Cortex A7. Cortex A7 is not even half as fast as Cortex A15 so overall, S4 Plus will get a easy win. But in real life, it mayn't have a really big impact as the GPU in both chipset are quite powerful which matters more nowadays.
All I understand at this point is that I am comparing two processors, one is 1.2Ghz X 4 Cores and the other is 1Ghz X 2 Cores. Let's say I accept that the latter is faster than the former but then what I want to know is what really is the deciding factor if not Ghz and Cores? Is there a difference of thread count(like i5 vs i7[HT])? What exactly is the component which makes the 1Ghz X 2 Cores processor comparatively faster than the 1.2Ghz X 4 Cores one?

two faster cores are still better for most uses than four cores running at lower frequencies.
but how is 1Ghz faster than 1.2GHz?
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1080
Sep 21, 2013 at 4:12 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Yeah..


All I understand at this point is that I am comparing two processors, one is 1.2Ghz X 4 Cores and the other is 1Ghz X 2 Cores. Let's say I accept that the latter is faster than the former but then what I want to know is what really is the deciding factor if not Ghz and Cores? Is there a difference of thread count(like i5 vs i7[HT])? What exactly is the component which makes the 1Ghz X 2 Cores processor comparatively faster than the 1.2Ghz X 4 Cores one?


but how is 1Ghz faster than 1.2GHz?

Most people dont bother about Cortex A?. Cant blame them. Companies market them in such a way that an average buyer is easily influenced.
coderunknown
coderunknown #1081
Sep 21, 2013 at 5:44 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

2 skilled men will get more work done than 2 gigantic apes ;)

Cortex A5 & A7 are designed for low power and low performance. Think of A5 & A7 as desktop Intel Atoms. You can force them to run at 2Ghz yet Core i3 ULV (Ultra Low Voltage) that usually clock at ~1.6Ghz will thrash them in competition.

found something that may help you out:
*images.anandtech.com/doci/4991/Screen%20Shot%202011-10-19%20at%2012.30.41%20PM.png
source: ARM's Cortex A7: Bringing Cheaper Dual-Core & More Power Efficient High-End Devices. Anand compiled the whole info into a surprisingly small article. This is far from full but gives an excellent overview.

And as a side note, AMD Bobcat which has a clock speed of 1-1.6Ghz beats the crap out of most Atom, even with dual core + HT stuff because Atom (till now) is in order execution whereas Bobcat or netbook APU is out of order. Same is true for Krait/A15 vs Cortex A5/A7 stuff in a nutshell.
Superayush
Superayush #1082
Sep 21, 2013 at 7:22 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Just a query Sam if big.little is supposed to be example of having a soc which is one of the most powerful yet most power efficient ...
Why did samsung galaxy s4 snapdragon version performed better than exynos version of s4 in the battery department?

Source
blog.gsmarena.com/battery-tests-for-exynos-5-octa-powered-samsung-i9500-galaxy-s4-complete-here-are-the-results/
coderunknown
coderunknown #1083
Sep 21, 2013 at 9:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Just a query Sam if big.little is supposed to be example of having a soc which is one of the most powerful yet most power efficient ...
Why did samsung galaxy s4 snapdragon version performed better than exynos version of s4 in the battery department?

Source
blog.gsmarena.com/battery-tests-for-exynos-5-octa-powered-samsung-i9500-galaxy-s4-complete-here-are-the-results/

big.LITTLE failed big time in the Exynos 5410 (the one powering the S4 international). i don't know what really went so wrong. maybe they just moved a bit too fast from R&D to production. unlike 5410 which can only use 1 set of cores at a time, 5420 (the one powering Note3) will instead use all 8 cores at the same time (high priority task get routed to Cortex A15. low priority/demand to A7) to solve the switching problem. Cortex A15 was designed as power hungry beast and when you add 4 cores + malfunctioning logic + overclock it by 200-300Mhz over safe recommended values, you are creating problems for everyone and thats what happened with Galaxy S4. on the other hand, Krait was designed to be more power efficient without falling too much behind A15s.
sharang.d
sharang.d #1084
Sep 22, 2013 at 1:05 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

2 skilled men will get more work done than 2 gigantic apes ;)

Cortex A5 & A7 are designed for low power and low performance. Think of A5 & A7 as desktop Intel Atoms. You can force them to run at 2Ghz yet Core i3 ULV (Ultra Low Voltage) that usually clock at ~1.6Ghz will thrash them in competition.

found something that may help you out:
*images.anandtech.com/doci/4991/Screen%20Shot%202011-10-19%20at%2012.30.41%20PM.png
source: ARM's Cortex A7: Bringing Cheaper Dual-Core & More Power Efficient High-End Devices. Anand compiled the whole info into a surprisingly small article. This is far from full but gives an excellent overview.

And as a side note, AMD Bobcat which has a clock speed of 1-1.6Ghz beats the crap out of most Atom, even with dual core + HT stuff because Atom (till now) is in order execution whereas Bobcat or netbook APU is out of order. Same is true for Krait/A15 vs Cortex A5/A7 stuff in a nutshell.

Hmm.. I think I understood now. So basically in this case just comparing the operating frequencies of the two processors does not give the correct result.
coderunknown
coderunknown #1085
Sep 22, 2013 at 1:41 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hmm.. I think I understood now. So basically in this case just comparing the operating frequencies of the two processors does not give the correct result.

thats what mobile companies want you to believe. and thats why i created the SOC chart because even i can't keep track of all the mobile processors and their performance.
Superayush
Superayush #1086
Sep 22, 2013 at 2:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

big.LITTLE failed big time in the Exynos 5410 (the one powering the S4 international). i don't know what really went so wrong. maybe they just moved a bit too fast from R&D to production. unlike 5410 which can only use 1 set of cores at a time, 5420 (the one powering Note3) will instead use all 8 cores at the same time (high priority task get routed to Cortex A15. low priority/demand to A7) to solve the switching problem. Cortex A15 was designed as power hungry beast and when you add 4 cores + malfunctioning logic + overclock it by 200-300Mhz over safe recommended values, you are creating problems for everyone and thats what happened with Galaxy S4. on the other hand, Krait was designed to be more power efficient without falling too much behind A15s.


Ok so one thing I want to ask is see samsung galaxy note 3 is gonna come in 2 variants snapdragon and exynos one.
India is getting exynos one...
Now since u explained that this octa core stuff is incompetent ....should I try to get hold of snapdragon version in case I am interested in buying one ...?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1087
Sep 22, 2013 at 4:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Ok so one thing I want to ask is see samsung galaxy note 3 is gonna come in 2 variants snapdragon and exynos one.
India is getting exynos one...
Now since u explained that this octa core stuff is incompetent ....should I try to get hold of snapdragon version in case I am interested in buying one ...?

Exynos has no native LTE support so Samsung is using Snapdragon (with LTE) in US and a few other countries. But no harm in getting Exynos powered Note3 but just wait a month so enthusiast can go deep and find any non working stuff, if any.
Also Exynos 5420 is fine as Samsung said to have fixed it. moreover, you won't get warranty on the snapdragon Note3.
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1088
Sep 22, 2013 at 5:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Exynos has no native LTE support so Samsung is using Snapdragon (with LTE) in US and a few other countries. But no harm in getting Exynos powered Note3 but just wait a month so enthusiast can go deep and find any non working stuff, if any.
Also Exynos 5420 is fine as Samsung said to have fixed it. moreover, you won't get warranty on the snapdragon Note3.

Wait.. There's an Exynos powered Note 3 too?
dashing.sujay
Sep 22, 2013 at 8:57 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Wait.. There's an Exynos powered Note 3 too?

Adding to what sam said, 4k recording is only available in s4 version.
Superayush
Superayush #1092
Sep 22, 2013 at 11:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

ERROR: sd card full ;)

4k has still time to become comfortable around ...btw is nexus 5 gonna launch in India by November this time in India ..I am sure lg and google have realised that a big market for their products is in India.....coz it will be really vfm
(Actually was thinking if buying a new smartphone this oct ;)
coderunknown
coderunknown #1093
Sep 23, 2013 at 1:03 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

don't expect Nexus 5 before 2014. sometime around February we should have it. and it'll be in short supply initially for sure. the reason of all these being the rumored Snapdragon 800 chipset which is already in short supply (HTC One Max has to do with S4 Pro or S600 instead). and as we get everything a little bit late, don't expect Nexus5 in 2013.

and Nexus4 has stopped selling in US. surely LG has shifted/stopped production of Nexus4. my another theory is, Nexus 4 will disappear before it receives a healthy pricecut.
Vyom
Vyom #1094
Sep 23, 2013 at 7:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

don't expect Nexus 5 before 2014.

That is kind of a good news for me. I am planning to jump from O1 to Nexus 5 at the start of next year (or even if launches at the end of year). O1 have done its job. And it have done its job good. Now its time to move on... don't you agree? :p
coderunknown
coderunknown #1095
Sep 23, 2013 at 8:41 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

That is kind of a good news for me. I am planning to jump from O1 to Nexus 5 at the start of next year (or even if launches at the end of year). O1 have done its job. And it have done its job good. Now its time to move on... don't you agree? :p

i'll am too planning to move on to a Nexus but by 2015. so long the DEVs don't give up, so won't i.
G
Sep 23, 2013 at 8:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hey Sam,
how's Intex cloud y2??
is it better than xolo a500s??
coderunknown
coderunknown #1097
Sep 23, 2013 at 9:48 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hey Sam,
how's Intex cloud y2??
is it better than xolo a500s??

canvas fun A63 & A500S are safe bet. can't find any info regrading what chipset is powering the Y2. everywhere its just mentioned to be 1.2Ghz dualcore which may also mean Qualcomm's S4 Play which is really weak from both processor as well as GPU side.
G
Sep 23, 2013 at 10:04 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

canvas fun A63 & A500S are safe bet. can't find any info regrading what chipset is powering the Y2. everywhere its just mentioned to be 1.2Ghz dualcore which may also mean Qualcomm's S4 Play which is really weak from both processor as well as GPU side.

thanks for the info
sharang.d
sharang.d #1099
Sep 23, 2013 at 10:30 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Is this right?
left hand = Mobile component
right hand = Equivalent component in a PC

Chipset = Chipset [eg: H77,Z77, G41, etc]
CPU = CPU [eg: i5-2500k]
GPU = GPU [eg: AMD Radeon HD 7850]

So what about the motherboard?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1100
Sep 23, 2013 at 10:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Is this right?
left hand = Mobile component
right hand = Equivalent component in a PC

Chipset = Chipset [eg: H77,Z77, G41, etc]
CPU = CPU [eg: i5-2500k]
GPU = GPU [eg: AMD Radeon HD 7850]

So what about the motherboard?

where? can't get what you are referring to exactly.

if you are talking about mobile motherboard, there is no branded motherboard like laptops. they are all custom made as everything is soldered onto the PCB and manufacturer may add or remove components according to region (baseband, NFC, different camera modules, etc).

Samsung launched Trend Duos here and unlike other regions, downgraded the processor from dualcore to a singlecore. this is why there is no branded motherboard.
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1101
Sep 24, 2013 at 8:37 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Xperia M or Lumia 520/620 ?
amjath
amjath #1102
Sep 24, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Xperia M or Lumia 520/620 ?

lumia 620 fails short in battery when comapred to Xperia M. Xperia M FTW for battery and design. BTW I have one more suggestion if u want to go for windows phone HTC Windows Phone 8S
Vishalgamer1
Vishalgamer1 #1103
Sep 24, 2013 at 1:03 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Guys need some help,a friend of mine is getting a new phone, and is confused between lava iris 504q and xolo play or xolo Q1000
So, which one is better ?
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1104
Sep 24, 2013 at 4:43 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Er.. No HTC.
coderunknown
coderunknown #1105
Sep 24, 2013 at 9:39 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Guys need some help,a friend of mine is getting a new phone, and is confused between lava iris 504q and xolo play or xolo Q1000
So, which one is better ?

only selling point of 504Q is the wave control which won't work 9 out of 10 times. instead of all these local brands, wait for Sony Xperia C which should retail for around 14k when it hits the store by next month. if you want better gaming performance though, Xolo Play is the one you should go for.
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1106
Sep 24, 2013 at 9:50 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

only selling point of 504Q is the wave control which won't work 9 out of 10 times. instead of all these local brands, wait for Sony Xperia C which should retail for around 14k when it hits the store by next month. if you want better gaming performance though, Xolo Play is the one you should go for.

Xperia C rumored around 20k :-/
Vishalgamer1
Vishalgamer1 #1107
Sep 24, 2013 at 9:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

only selling point of 504Q is the wave control which won't work 9 out of 10 times. instead of all these local brands, wait for Sony Xperia C which should retail for around 14k when it hits the store by next month. if you want better gaming performance though, Xolo Play is the one you should go for.

I have heard that xolo play's UI is sluggish and becnhmarks are also not good enough as compared to lava iris and other such phones.
Any xolo play users here ? Need your feedbacks.
coderunknown
coderunknown #1108
Sep 24, 2013 at 10:27 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Xperia C rumored around 20k :-/

should be below 15k (according to randomuser). as the chipset is by mediatek, should keep the price low than in the case of XM/XL.

I have heard that xolo play's UI is sluggish and becnhmarks are also not good enough as compared to lava iris and other such phones.
Any xolo play users here ? Need your feedbacks.

an update was released last month that said to fix all the lag issues with play.
Vishalgamer1
Vishalgamer1 #1109
Sep 24, 2013 at 10:44 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

should be below 15k (according to randomuser). as the chipset is by mediatek, should keep the price low than in the case of XM/XL.



an update was released last month that said to fix all the lag issues with play.

So,Should he go with xolo play ? and about the update you mentioned,it would be an OTA update,right ?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1110
Sep 25, 2013 at 10:42 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

So,Should he go with xolo play ? and about the update you mentioned,it would be an OTA update,right ?

xda forum and even some other forum has reports of an update that fixes the lag. can't say if it is OTA.
Vishalgamer1
Vishalgamer1 #1111
Sep 25, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

xda forum and even some other forum has reports of an update that fixes the lag. can't say if it is OTA.

so, which one to get lava iris 504q or xolo play ?
D
dtfuser #1114
Sep 25, 2013 at 1:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

How is Panasonic P11 Panasonic P11 Price in India on 25 Sep, 2013, P11 specifications, features & reviews | 91mobiles.com at 15.5 K ?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1115
Sep 26, 2013 at 8:02 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

How is Panasonic P11 Panasonic P11 Price in India on 25 Sep, 2013, P11 specifications, features & reviews | 91mobiles.com at 15.5 K ?

For 15k, Xperia L has much better performance, but screen is better in Panasonic though. After Sales Service of Panasonic in mobile territory is doubtful though........ If brand is not important, then check XOLO Play @ 14k or iBerry Auxus Nuclea N1 @ 17k
T
thinkjamil #1116
Sep 26, 2013 at 8:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

After waiting from before release of xperia M , now I want a "Camera Phone". Budget increased to 16k nearly. Will xperia c be better camera phone or xperia L does it all same. Are both Cameras same? Is there any better camera phone at that price? android os is a must too
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #1117
Sep 26, 2013 at 8:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^if u want camera then get Lumia or HTC Desire 500
T
thinkjamil #1118
Sep 26, 2013 at 10:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Desire 500 is my choice too ..but will it be available at my budget?

Accessories for this phone are available in India but where is the phone?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1119
Sep 26, 2013 at 10:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

After waiting from before release of xperia M , now I want a "Camera Phone". Budget increased to 16k nearly. Will xperia c be better camera phone or xperia L does it all same. Are both Cameras same? Is there any better camera phone at that price? android os is a must too

please no to Desire 500. quad cortex A5 is crap. If you seriously want a camera phone, go for Galaxy Grand. on default settings, it gave my Canon SX150 a run for its value. But it lags quite a bit (on Android 4.1), battery backup is bad (single sim only) and really wide on the side. so if you want a mobile for capturing pics, go for Grand. and best part, it has some kind of image stabilization as almost all pics came without even the least amount of blur. or my uncle has super steady hands.
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thinkjamil #1120
Sep 26, 2013 at 11:04 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Grand is a little out of budget. Plus I don't like Touch UI at all. How about xperia L and xperia C ? L is lucrative from storage point. Do they have same camera ?

Isn't htc good at optimizing things? I don't expect much lag in any htc. BTW just saw htc 500 listed at flipkart as coming soon.

SnapDragon 200 is very weak in comparison to 800. Video is just 720p while camera atmost 8mp for snapdragon 200. Snapdragon 200 has support for OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0 and WebGL 1.0, while 800 has support for OpenGL ES 3.0, DirectX, OpenCL, Renderscript Compute and FlexRender™3.

Can we assume desire 500 is future proof ?
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #1121
Sep 27, 2013 at 1:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^I agree with sam that Desire 500 has a weak cpu & gpu(adreno 203)
but it still better than Xperia L in camera performance
if u want camera phone then get Lumia or look for Carl Zeiss lens in phone
other than that Desire 500 is ok but ya its not future proof
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dtfuser #1122
Sep 28, 2013 at 2:14 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

How is Panasonic P11 Panasonic P11 Price in India on 25 Sep, 2013, P11 specifications, features & reviews | 91mobiles.com at 15.5 K ?

Just came to know Panasonic has exited from smartphone business. Panasonic Exits Smartphone Industry
coderunknown
coderunknown #1123
Sep 28, 2013 at 6:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Just came to know Panasonic has exited from smartphone business. Panasonic Exits Smartphone Industry

all available panasonic mobiles are rebranded. you get the P51 is exactly same as Lenovo P780 which is actually TCL (Alcatel) Y900. But they'll provide full support.
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dtfuser #1124
Sep 28, 2013 at 8:48 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

So it's not going make big difference. Thanks for information.
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akrautela #1125
Oct 1, 2013 at 12:56 AM
Advice for buying a new phone

Hey Guys I'm about to buy a new phone. So i'm confused b/w Q600 AND S1 Titanium. I don't know what will be better, having 1 gig ram or 544 gpu.Also i've shortlisted some other phones like Iris 458q and Karbonn a27+. And will waiting for the reviews of newly launched Spice virtuoso pro+ be worth it?
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thinkjamil #1126
Oct 1, 2013 at 6:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

what's decent price for xperia L . I found 14.5k and 15 k on ebay...but again same "seller warranty"...why would someone give seller warranty to a phone that has ample numbers of service centers?

Is xperia L backcover/color changeable ?
amjath
amjath #1127
Oct 1, 2013 at 10:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

what's decent price for xperia L . I found 14.5k and 15 k on ebay...but again same "seller warranty"...why would someone give seller warranty to a phone that has ample numbers of service centers?

Decent price is 15k+. May be those are imported one
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akrautela #1128
Oct 2, 2013 at 1:46 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

what's decent price for xperia L . I found 14.5k and 15 k on ebay...but again same "seller warranty"...why would someone give seller warranty to a phone that has ample numbers of service centers?

Is xperia L backcover/color changeable ?

Neverin trust on Seller warranty. This is a type of bogus assurance provided by seller in order to sell imported phones which are later on unlocked in India!!
amjath
amjath #1129
Oct 3, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Someone was asking about the price of Xperia C right??

Xperia C - Preorder -20490

Sony Xperia C now on pre-order in India for INR 20,490
TechnoHolic
TechnoHolic #1130
Oct 3, 2013 at 1:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Someone who want's basic android performance and 4" display from branded company can wait for Samsung Galaxy Star Pro @6.9k.
sushovan
sushovan #1131
Oct 3, 2013 at 6:39 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Someone who want's basic android performance and 4" display from branded company can wait for Samsung Galaxy Star Pro @6.9k.

what a crappy spec! lacks 3G and same ancient processor with just 2 MP camera . Even the factory undercloked HTC explorer will be 500% better choice than this ****.
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1132
Oct 4, 2013 at 10:06 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Indeed.. Samsung's started selling some seriously horrible phones under 15k.
sharang.d
sharang.d #1133
Oct 4, 2013 at 11:53 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Someone was asking about the price of Xperia C right??

Xperia C - Preorder -20490

Sony Xperia C now on pre-order in India for INR 20,490
So overpriced!
I had hopes. Hmph :|
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1134
Oct 4, 2013 at 12:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Someone was asking about the price of Xperia C right??

Xperia C - Preorder -20490

Sony Xperia C now on pre-order in India for INR 20,490

Had expected around 15k. Standard price for a 5 incher from indian brands.
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thinkjamil #1135
Oct 4, 2013 at 6:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Indian market made my decision easier...both htc desire 500 and xperia L are priced at 21k and 22k repetitively, while the performance leader gets down to 15.5 at flipkart.

Thanks everyone for their help.

xperia L it is .
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1136
Oct 5, 2013 at 12:17 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Indian market made my decision easier...both htc desire 500 and xperia L are priced at 21k and 22k repetitively, while the performance leader gets down to 15.5 at flipkart.

Thanks everyone for their help.

xperia L it is .

Sony Xperia L Price in India - Buy Sony Xperia L Diamond White Online - Sony: Flipkart.com

Available for Rs 16490 as of today.
stonecaper
stonecaper #1137
Oct 6, 2013 at 12:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Want to buy the best phone under 6.5k from flipkart for bro.
Thanks for the quick reply or my brother will kill me :)
@Sam
ankush28
ankush28 #1138
Oct 6, 2013 at 1:50 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Want to buy the best phone under 6.5k from flipkart for bro.
Thanks for the quick reply or my brother will kill me :)
@Sam

Lumia 510/520
XOLO A500S
Galaxy young(not to be confuse by OLD "Y")
sushovan
sushovan #1139
Oct 6, 2013 at 2:49 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Want to buy the best phone under 6.5k from flipkart for bro.
Thanks for the quick reply or my brother will kill me :)
@Sam

Gionee P2 or Xolo A500S. Though xolo heats like a fry pan when you game or call for a little while. For Windows phone, anything below lumia 520 will be a big letdown.

And don't even consider any Samsung or htc in your budget. All of them are overpriced with crap specs.
Hrishi
Hrishi #1140
Oct 8, 2013 at 8:47 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Need a simple phone with simplest interface for someone really Old. Should be very simple enough for use.
Was thinking about buying any low range Nokia or Samsung Guru phones , but was wondering about their simplicity. Easy to use.
MP3(for sound/ringtone) , or big screen may be an added advantage for vision issues.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1141
Oct 8, 2013 at 9:13 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I use Samsung GT E2252 Dual sim phone as secondary phone. Its interface is simple enough, has a led light for use as torch, overall a good phone for 2.5k(bought an year ago)
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hdknitro #1142
Oct 10, 2013 at 1:14 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

It is 2GB Vyom, my friend has one
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1143
Oct 11, 2013 at 10:16 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

The Lumia 920 is now priced at 22.5k and Lumia 720 @ 16.5k. Worth it ?
M
Minion #1144
Oct 11, 2013 at 10:57 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

After waiting from before release of xperia M , now I want a "Camera Phone". Budget increased to 16k nearly. Will xperia c be better camera phone or xperia L does it all same. Are both Cameras same? Is there any better camera phone at that price? android os is a must too

Huwaie P1.

Hey Guys I'm about to buy a new phone. So i'm confused b/w Q600 AND S1 Titanium. I don't know what will be better, having 1 gig ram or 544 gpu.Also i've shortlisted some other phones like Iris 458q and Karbonn a27+. And will waiting for the reviews of newly launched Spice virtuoso pro+ be worth it?

Get Xolo Q700(BLACK COLOUR) for 8k.
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dtfuser #1145
Oct 11, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^ Which online site is selling Q700 for 8K ? I checked, after applying coupons on different sites, minimum I could find is 8,200/-
stonecaper
stonecaper #1146
Oct 12, 2013 at 8:16 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

[h=1]Samsung Galaxy Young S6312 for Rs 6299 @ Flipkart
Samsung Galaxy Young S6312 Price in India - Buy Samsung Galaxy Young S6312 Metallic Silver Online - Samsung: Flipkart.com

Good deal?[/h]

Samsung Galaxy Young S6312 for Rs 6299 @ Flipkart
Samsung Galaxy Young S6312 Price in India - Buy Samsung Galaxy Young S6312 Metallic Silver Online - Samsung: Flipkart.com

Good deal?

Anybody?
rohitshakti2
rohitshakti2 #1147
Oct 12, 2013 at 9:22 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^ Which online site is selling Q700 for 8K ? I checked, after applying coupons on different sites, minimum I could find is 8,200/-

Rather than buying q700, check out lava 458q. It has better features for less price.
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #1149
Oct 12, 2013 at 11:27 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

[h=1]Samsung Galaxy Young S6312 for Rs 6299 @ Flipkart
Samsung Galaxy Young S6312 Price in India - Buy Samsung Galaxy Young S6312 Metallic Silver Online - Samsung: Flipkart.com

Good deal?[/h]



Anybody?

it is pretty good deal if you wanted a branded one. my friend has it and he is fully satisfied with it. you will have to live with the smaller screen though. he bought for rs 7700.
sushovan
sushovan #1150
Oct 12, 2013 at 4:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Rather than buying q700, check out lava 458q. It has better features for less price.

Better in what way? The camera is actually 6 mp with bad snaps and got only 512 megs of memory.
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Minion #1151
Oct 12, 2013 at 6:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^ Which online site is selling Q700 for 8K ? I checked, after applying coupons on different sites, minimum I could find is 8,200/-

It was 8.1k on flipkart when i posted.

[h=1]Samsung Galaxy Young S6312 for Rs 6299 @ Flipkart
Samsung Galaxy Young S6312 Price in India - Buy Samsung Galaxy Young S6312 Metallic Silver Online - Samsung: Flipkart.com

Good deal?[/h]



Anybody?

Nope,A5 processor instead get Xolo A500S.
sharang.d
sharang.d #1152
Oct 12, 2013 at 10:35 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Going for Xperia L @ 13679/- [With discount and 10% cash back on Standard Chartered from WS Retail]. Good buy?

Sony Xperia L Price in India - Buy Sony Xperia L Starry Black Online - Sony: Flipkart.com


What kind of SIM will I need?
sushovan
sushovan #1153
Oct 12, 2013 at 10:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Xperia L under 14k is a steal!
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #1154
Oct 13, 2013 at 9:26 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

stupid Snapdeal and ebay, have increased prices of many items, mostly phones by 10 to 15 %, idiot, knowing that people will buy on the occasion on Dushera and diwali, bad practice snapdeal
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #1155
Oct 13, 2013 at 11:42 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

[h=1]Samsung Galaxy Young S6312 for Rs 6299 @ Flipkart
Samsung Galaxy Young S6312 Price in India - Buy Samsung Galaxy Young S6312 Metallic Silver Online - Samsung: Flipkart.com

Good deal?[/h]



Anybody?

available for rs 5895 in homeshop18 super deals
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dtfuser #1156
Oct 14, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

stupid Snapdeal and ebay, have increased prices of many items, mostly phones by 10 to 15 %, idiot, knowing that people will buy on the occasion on Dushera and diwali, bad practice snapdeal

Even Indiatimes has increased prices.
sharang.d
sharang.d #1157
Oct 14, 2013 at 11:22 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Ordered Xperia L at 12,919/-
(Free portable charger and bluetooth headset)
:twisted:
MUHAHAHHAHAHHAH!

15% Cashback @ Flipkart with Standard Chartered Cards!
sushovan
sushovan #1158
Oct 14, 2013 at 11:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Congrats!
stonecaper
stonecaper #1159
Oct 15, 2013 at 12:06 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Finally Got Samsung Galaxy Young S6312 Price in India - Buy Samsung Galaxy Young S6312 Metallic Silver Online - Samsung: Flipkart.com + Molife M-MLP9404BK Back Case with Screen Guard - Molife: Flipkart.com for Rs.5597
atleast samsung will have existent ASS
dashing.sujay
Oct 15, 2013 at 1:19 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^welcome to my gang :))
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1161
Oct 15, 2013 at 7:43 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Just saw the Lenovo P780. It has a frickin' huge battery? How does it perform?
amjath
amjath #1162
Oct 15, 2013 at 8:37 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Just saw the Lenovo P780. It has a frickin' huge battery? How does it perform?
tops GSMARENA battery test chart

web browsing - 15h 23m
Video playback - 17h 46m
Source
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #1163
Oct 15, 2013 at 7:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Ordered Xperia L at 12,919/-
(Free portable charger and bluetooth headset)
:twisted:
MUHAHAHHAHAHHAH!

15% Cashback @ Flipkart with Standard Chartered Cards!


how good it's, and do Standard charereted debit cards also work for discount
jiteshbhimani
Oct 16, 2013 at 2:25 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Which phone should I go for if it is mainly to be used for Skype/Video calls over WiFi network?
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angshu83 #1165
Oct 16, 2013 at 2:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hi All,
I am confused between Sony Xperia L and Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro.

Which one should i buy??
Main uses are Social networking and Games.. Some times will use the camera..
A
angshu83 #1166
Oct 16, 2013 at 2:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hi All,

I am confused between Sony Xperia L and Samsung galaxy grand quattro. Which one should i buy...
amjath
amjath #1167
Oct 16, 2013 at 3:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Which phone should I go for if it is mainly to be used for Skype/Video calls over WiFi network?

Oppo N1 :p JK
any phone 2 mp front is better but i like iphone front way better
A
angshu83 #1168
Oct 16, 2013 at 9:36 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hi Guys,
I am confused between Sony xperia L and samsung galaxy grand quarto. Please suggest which one should i go for.. :)
A
angshu83 #1169
Oct 16, 2013 at 9:46 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hi Guys,
i am confused between Xperia L and Galaxy grand quarto.
Please suggest which should i go for??
NIGHTMARE
NIGHTMARE #1170
Oct 16, 2013 at 11:15 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Dual Sim under Rs2000 planning to buy Nokia 108.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1171
Oct 17, 2013 at 3:09 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hi Guys,
i am confused between Xperia L and Galaxy grand quarto.
Please suggest which should i go for??

Xperia L
S
shar_yogi #1172
Oct 17, 2013 at 4:50 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

hi guys,

Which one is better in terms of gaming and camera Huawei Ascend P1, Xperia M or Xolo Q800.
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1173
Oct 17, 2013 at 8:54 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

hi guys,

Which one is better in terms of gaming and camera Huawei Ascend P1, Xperia M or Xolo Q800.

Me thinks the Xperia M. Because the gpus in them are Adreno 305(xperia) > PowerVR SGX544MP(Xolo) > PowerVR SGX540 (P1)
vijju6091
vijju6091 #1174
Oct 17, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^ +1 for Xperia M From My side.
R
Ravi. #1175
Oct 17, 2013 at 11:40 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Xperia M is better.
sushovan
sushovan #1176
Oct 17, 2013 at 12:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

hi guys,

Which one is better in terms of gaming and camera Huawei Ascend P1, Xperia M or Xolo Q800.

P1 for camera ( miles ahead of the rest two)

Xperia M for Gaming.
TechnoHolic
TechnoHolic #1177
Oct 17, 2013 at 5:01 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

What is the meaning of MP. (Power VR SGX544MP)
coderunknown
coderunknown #1178
Oct 17, 2013 at 6:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

What is the meaning of MP. (Power VR SGX544MP)

multiple cores. Mediatek chipset use a single core of SGX 544. Review and news site post it as MP anyway.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #1179
Oct 17, 2013 at 7:15 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

so, as per GPU performance reference chart Adreno 330 is the fastest/best GPU right now?
what about Power VR SGX544MP4?
S
shar_yogi #1180
Oct 17, 2013 at 7:49 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Any other suggestion for moderate gaming & best camera performance under 15K.
sushovan
sushovan #1181
Oct 17, 2013 at 8:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Xperia L (under 16k)
coderunknown
coderunknown #1182
Oct 17, 2013 at 9:25 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

so, as per GPU performance reference chart Adreno 330 is the fastest/best GPU right now?
what about Power VR SGX544MP4?

with all those tampered and cheated benchmarks that benchmark list is kind of wasted effort by me. Still, Adreno 800 looks to be ahead of SGX544MP4.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1183
Oct 18, 2013 at 4:48 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

with all those tampered and cheated benchmarks that benchmark list is kind of wasted effort by me. Still, Adreno 800 looks to be ahead of SGX544MP4.

Do you mean the snapdragon 800 having Adreno 330?
theserpent
theserpent #1185
Oct 18, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

@sam M dual comes with 4.2.2
Superayush
Superayush #1187
Oct 18, 2013 at 4:39 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Sam in your table

Spoiler:
Sony Xperia ZL: Packs same hardware as LG Nexus 4 but with a waterproof body and a memory card slot. If possible increase budget by 3-4k and jump to next section.

I guess u meant ZR

Also in Indian brands of your personal choice u missed 5-10k range

Thx for your guide :)
coderunknown
coderunknown #1188
Oct 18, 2013 at 5:35 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Sam in your table

Spoiler:
Sony Xperia ZL: Packs same hardware as LG Nexus 4 but with a waterproof body and a memory card slot. If possible increase budget by 3-4k and jump to next section.

I guess u meant ZR

i meant ZL. not much difference with a higher resolution display which i forget to add.

Also in Indian brands of your personal choice u missed 5-10k range

Thx for your guide :)

ah crap. i wrote 10-15k instead of 5-10k. fixed.
S
shar_yogi #1189
Oct 18, 2013 at 5:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

in term of camera quality which one is best xperia l or P1.
amjath
amjath #1190
Oct 18, 2013 at 8:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

in term of camera quality which one is best xperia l or P1.

P1
Source:Photo Compare Tool - GSMArena.com
There are 2 more charts see ISO12233, Gray chart also
Superayush
Superayush #1191
Oct 18, 2013 at 10:01 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hey I wanted to ask if I wanna give suggestions about any nexus device where should I send mail (Google play/lg) .
(I actually wanna just drop a mail to them to pls have a 3000mah battery variant for nexus 5 ;) )
S
shar_yogi #1192
Oct 19, 2013 at 4:30 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

thanks all of you guys for the suggestion, going for ascend P1.
S
somi96 #1193
Oct 19, 2013 at 1:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

GUyz after hourz of searching d internet .... i'm still not satisfied which one iz bttr xolo q700 or q800 (will b buying frm flipkart) plz help me out...nd with relevant reasons also if possible...
ZTR
ZTR #1194
Oct 19, 2013 at 5:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

GUyz after hourz of searching d internet .... i'm still not satisfied which one iz bttr xolo q700 or q800 (will b buying frm flipkart) plz help me out...nd with relevant reasons also if possible...

Q700 IMO as it cheaper and comes with 4.2 out of the box and has 5mp cam
Q800 has same specs as Q700 but comes with 4.1 and has 8mp cam

So if you dont care about camera too much then go for Q700
Superayush
Superayush #1195
Oct 20, 2013 at 12:09 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Sam Gionee elife e5 has 1.5ghz mediatek mt6589T :)

Also a really really important query

Recently lumia 920 price has been slashed to 21k

*www.flipkart.com/nokia-lumia-920/p/itmdgzhhdvrz5rgm?pid=MOBDGZJ83XQ6EJPC&otracker=variants

Is there some catch ?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1196
Oct 20, 2013 at 12:26 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Sam Gionee elife e5 has 1.5ghz mediatek mt6589T :)

thanks for pointing out. fixed

Also a really really important query

Recently lumia 920 price has been slashed to 21k

Nokia Lumia 920 Price in India - Buy Nokia Lumia 920 White Online - Nokia: Flipkart.com

Is there some catch ?

HTC 8X is selling for sub 20k, so maybe Microsoft removed the licensing fee to promote WP8. or maybe Nokia will discontinue 920 in favor of 925. with 1020 taking 925's place.
Superayush
Superayush #1197
Oct 20, 2013 at 12:34 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

HTC 8X is selling for sub 20k, so maybe Microsoft removed the licensing fee to promote WP8. or maybe Nokia will discontinue 920 in favor of 925. with 1020 taking 925's place.

Query......correct me if I am wrong the only diff btw 925 and 920 is screen and build and for that there is like 7k price gap..?
But that make lumia 920 a good buy and funny part is lumia 820 is available for 20k
R
raj_in #1198
Oct 21, 2013 at 7:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Panasonic T11 & Sony Xperia C
both have same Processor & GPU
but why a difference of 10k between them?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1199
Oct 21, 2013 at 8:38 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Query......correct me if I am wrong the only diff btw 925 and 920 is screen and build and for that there is like 7k price gap..?
But that make lumia 920 a good buy and funny part is lumia 820 is available for 20k

925 has a bigger sensor. but the non-expandable memory with only 16GB storage is definitely a deal breaker.

Panasonic T11 & Sony Xperia C
both have same Processor & GPU
but why a difference of 10k between them?

slightly better processor (same variant) and higher resolution screen. Still 19k is way too much for XC. Somewhere around 15-16k would have been appropriate.
R
raj_in #1200
Oct 21, 2013 at 9:46 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

sam buying a new phone within the next week or so
looking for a value buy (must be a value buy price not of much concern can go till 7k-15k)
a solid phone
probably looking too use it for 2yrs or so

confused between
lumia 520 @ 6800
& xperia M @ 11500

i feel the 520 is great pick at that price & leaning towards it
should i go for it?
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1201
Oct 21, 2013 at 10:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

sam buying a new phone within the next week or so
looking for a value buy (must be a value buy price not of much concern can go till 7k-15k)
a solid phone
probably looking too use it for 2yrs or so

confused between
lumia 520 @ 6800
& xperia M @ 11500

i feel the 520 is great pick at that price & leaning towards it
should i go for it?

Both are excellent phones. Depends on your OS preference.
coderunknown
coderunknown #1202
Oct 21, 2013 at 10:12 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

as AlphaQ said, OS is the main difference. having used both WP8 & Android, you won't miss anything with WP and 520's camera outperforms most android mobiles under 15k, even without flash.
TechnoHolic
TechnoHolic #1203
Oct 22, 2013 at 1:00 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Panasonic phones are made by Alcatel.
Recently released Panasonic T31 = Alcatel One Touch Magic

Proof
Panasonic T31 budget Android 4.2 smartphone launched for Rs. 7,990 | NDTV Gadgets
=
Alcatel One Touch Magic Dual-core Dual-SIM Android Phone Sells For Sub-5K Price - HardwareZone.com.ph
R
raj_in #1204
Oct 22, 2013 at 1:30 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

thanks sam
yes the cam is a big factor
the xperia M sucks in my opinion even with flash

going for 520
thanks for your help
mohit9206
mohit9206 #1205
Oct 22, 2013 at 10:25 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

thanks sam
yes the cam is a big factor
the xperia M sucks in my opinion even with flash

going for 520
thanks for your help

Might want to wait and see what Nokia announces today.They are due to announce a few new devices including a refresh of the L520 so i suggest you wait and see before buying.
coderunknown
coderunknown #1206
Oct 22, 2013 at 1:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Might want to wait and see what Nokia announces today.They are due to announce a few new devices including a refresh of the L520 so i suggest you wait and see before buying.

1520 and most likely 525. 525 will take time and won't be dirt cheap like 520.
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1207
Oct 22, 2013 at 4:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Its official the Lumia 1520 and Lumia 2520. And a surprise in the form of the 1320.
coderunknown
coderunknown #1208
Oct 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

2520 runs on Windows RT. Samsung and Asus already dumped this OS. no hope.

1320 for 339$. if it lands here, should be priced just below 625. hope Nokia doesn't discontinue 920 in favor of 1320. expecting a big pricecut on 625 anytime now. and this time they didn't compromise on the display like they did with 625.
quagmire
quagmire #1209
Oct 22, 2013 at 6:51 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^1320 price won't be less than 21-22k. Is it worth so much considering its camera performance isn't stellar?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1210
Oct 22, 2013 at 7:28 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^1320 price won't be less than 21-22k. Is it worth so much considering its camera performance isn't stellar?

those who want a phablet don't really care about camera performance till it clicks proper images. there are not many 6" phones and even less number of peoples who want a massive 6" phone. 5" is considered massive, 6" is only for selected ones who think 5" is "small". but 1320 has a sensor slightly smaller than more camera focused phones and because it'll come with next revision of WP8, camera quality should improve further. they should have made 1320 a little bit more pocket friendly with 5" screen while retaining the same resolution display.
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raj_in #1211
Oct 25, 2013 at 9:40 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

sam which better in terms of raw performance
xperia L or C

PS: today i will be receiving my 520 :excited: :D
coderunknown
coderunknown #1212
Oct 25, 2013 at 10:01 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

sam which better in terms of raw performance
xperia L or C

PS: today i will be receiving my 520 :excited: :D

XL. quad Cortex A7 is still slow than dual Krait.
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roshan4uever #1213
Oct 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Sam,

Could you plz suggest me the phone.. My budget 13K to 18K max.

Preference.
1 Gaming
2 Camera.
3 Display size 4 inch or more
sushovan
sushovan #1214
Oct 30, 2013 at 1:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Sam,

Could you plz suggest me the phone.. My budget 13K to 18K max.

Preference.
1 Gaming
2 Camera.
3 Display size 4 inch or more

MMX canvas magnus
coderunknown
coderunknown #1215
Oct 30, 2013 at 2:04 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

MMX canvas magnus

under 15k, this mobile is hard to beat. Gionee Elife E5 has similar hardware but bumps the internal memory to 16GB and cost 2k more. Else Sony Xperia L.
ZTR
ZTR #1216
Oct 30, 2013 at 2:35 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

under 15k, this mobile is hard to beat. Gionee Elife E5 has similar hardware but bumps the internal memory to 16GB and cost 2k more. Else Sony Xperia L.

Xolo Q900 is also nice and has a smaller screen at 4.7 inch while other specs match Magnus

Also cheaper at 13k
coderunknown
coderunknown #1217
Oct 30, 2013 at 2:39 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Xolo Q900 is also nice and has a smaller screen at 4.7 inch while other specs match Magnus

Also cheaper at 13k

Doesn't use the Turbo chipset which immediately reduce the GPU clock speed.
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roshan4uever #1218
Oct 30, 2013 at 3:22 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

under 15k, this mobile is hard to beat. Gionee Elife E5 has similar hardware but bumps the internal memory to 16GB and cost 2k more. Else Sony Xperia L.


Thanks Sam..

i was following ur tread. it says Dual krait processor is good for gaming Compare to Mediatek .. so i plan to go for Sony M dual or L .

Sony M Dual could be a good choice ???
bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy #1219
Oct 30, 2013 at 4:36 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

What is the cheapest Nokia Windows Phone which has Flash and not laggy?
ZTR
ZTR #1220
Oct 30, 2013 at 4:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Doesn't use the Turbo chipset which immediately reduce the GPU clock speed.

edit
It does didnt know that lol :lol:

What is the cheapest Nokia Windows Phone which has Flash and not laggy?

AFAIK no WP phone is laggy and the cheapest one with flash is 620 for 12k
bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy #1221
Oct 30, 2013 at 5:08 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

edit
It does didnt know that lol :lol:



AFAIK no WP phone is laggy and the cheapest one with flash is 620 for 12k

Thanks buddy...:-D:doublethumb::hyper::hyper:
sushovan
sushovan #1222
Oct 30, 2013 at 7:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Windows Phones arent laggy because there is no app available for them which will cause the lags :p :-D
ankush28
ankush28 #1223
Oct 30, 2013 at 7:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

under 15k, this mobile is hard to beat. Gionee Elife E5 has similar hardware but bumps the internal memory to 16GB and cost 2k more. Else Sony Xperia L.
+1 for Gionee Elife E5 (wth indians consider Gionee as crap brand)
Windows Phones arent laggy because there is no app available for them which will cause the lags :p :-D

Lol true, WP failed to get good dev support
bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy #1224
Oct 31, 2013 at 6:05 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

+1 for Gionee Elife E5 (wth indians consider Gionee as crap brand)


Lol true, WP failed to get good dev support
So Xperia M Dual is better in terms of dev support compared to Nokia 620 right. I mean even in performance & battery backup if Xperia M Dual is better then I will surely go for it. Please advise in this regard.
ankush28
ankush28 #1225
Oct 31, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

So Xperia M Dual is better in terms of dev support compared to Nokia 620 right. I mean even in performance & battery backup if Xperia M Dual is better then I will surely go for it. Please advise in this regard.

For dev support android is open source so obviously android>WP.
Yes M dual is good to go...
Not sure but M dual is getting 4.3 update by feb14
coderunknown
coderunknown #1226
Oct 31, 2013 at 1:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Thanks Sam..

i was following ur tread. it says Dual krait processor is good for gaming Compare to Mediatek .. so i plan to go for Sony M dual or L .

Sony M Dual could be a good choice ???

go for XL as it is available for 15-16k. limited internal memory in case of M Dual won't help. Also Mediatek has same chipset with different config (look for M, T as suffix) with varying level of gaming performance.

So Xperia M Dual is better in terms of dev support compared to Nokia 620 right. I mean even in performance & battery backup if Xperia M Dual is better then I will surely go for it. Please advise in this regard.

there is nothing like DEV support in WP. You get timely update for the current OS (WP8) but chance or getting WP9 whenever it gets launched is basically nil. With Android, even a last gen Nexus can't dream of timely updates but if your mobile has a good base with hardworking DEVs, you'll get OS update for anything like 2yr or more irrespective of how weak the hardware is.

+1 for Gionee Elife E5 (wth indians consider Gionee as crap brand)

first priority for Gionee is after sale service. If they follow HTC's footstep of outsourcing the service to a 3rd party, they are asking for trouble.
ankush28
ankush28 #1227
Oct 31, 2013 at 2:06 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

there is nothing like DEV support in WP. You get timely update for the current OS (WP8) but chance or getting WP9 whenever it gets launched is basically nil. With Android, even a last gen Nexus can't dream of timely updates but if your mobile has a good base with hardworking DEVs, you'll get OS update for anything like 2yr or more irrespective of how weak the hardware is.

He he I earlier post BY "dev" support, I was talking about games, apps and customs :))
WP has very less support from app developers
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shar_yogi #1228
Oct 31, 2013 at 9:11 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

MMX canvas magnus vs Xperia l which one is best.
sushovan
sushovan #1229
Oct 31, 2013 at 9:24 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

MMX canvas magnus vs Xperia l which one is best.

If you don't care about custom roms and after sales services, then MMX canvas is much better than XL.
else go for Xperia L.
ankush28
ankush28 #1230
Oct 31, 2013 at 9:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

MMX canvas magnus vs Xperia l which one is best.

Go for xperia L...
Just avoid MMX it is crap and piece of sh!t....
If you can then why not grab a good, branded, reliable phone.

MMX after sales service is just ZERO(and yes, you will surely face problems in 6months)
sushovan
sushovan #1231
Nov 3, 2013 at 7:02 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Does anyone have any info if Huawei is launching Honor 2 in India anytime soon? I see The phone in upcoming list for a month now :p Huawei Honor 2 Best Price in India 2013, Specifications & Review After all, they have launched P1 here after 14 months of global launch so we can hope for this VFM phone too.
Debu_013
Debu_013 #1232
Nov 4, 2013 at 2:21 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

A really good, new option at the 5-10k range is Gionee Pioneer P2.
Android 4.2
4" IPS Screen 480x800 pixels
5MP fixed focus camera with LED flash
512MB RAM
4GB internal
Mediatek MT6572, 1.3Ghz Coretx A7 Dual core processor, based on 28nm architecture
Mail-400 graphics
Front VGA camera
All for <6k!!
I ordered one, will get it soon, and then will post my review.
Mr.Kickass
Mr.Kickass #1233
Nov 4, 2013 at 2:38 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Let me know how this Gionee fares. I've known this for some time but don't really have anyone around me using it. Post your review, especially the after sales support
Debu_013
Debu_013 #1234
Nov 4, 2013 at 5:11 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Sure, somehow Gionee inspired some amount of confidence. Also, their website lists plenty of service centers, in each city!
Dont know how efficient they will be, but I definitely would like for the situation to not arise! :p
sushovan
sushovan #1235
Nov 4, 2013 at 5:30 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Congrats for your purchase and eagerly waiting for the review of an original chinese phone :)
TechnoHolic
TechnoHolic #1236
Nov 8, 2013 at 9:20 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I'll buy P2 very soon, played Dead Trigger on my cousins handset and the experience was super smooth not a single lag..
Shah
Shah #1237
Nov 9, 2013 at 7:59 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

@sam in post #7, BB Q5 link is wrong. It is directed to Lumia 820's page
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harish82 #1239
Nov 14, 2013 at 8:28 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hi Sam, I am looking for an Android in 7-11k range , 4-4.3 screen and good camera. I have narrowed down to following choices based on your guide : (Also mentioned my doubts with each option)
1) Xperia M : Heard of not good camera. Is the camera that bad?
2) Panasonic T11 : Configuration looks good , but afraid of the new entrant Panasonic and its A.S.S.
3) Xolo Q700 : Has 4.5' screen which putting me off.

Please suggest your idea and also suggest if there is any other phone apart from this. Thanks :)
Shah
Shah #1240
Nov 15, 2013 at 1:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

fixed. thanks for pointing.

In post #3, Asha 210's link is also wrong. :)
sushovan
sushovan #1241
Nov 15, 2013 at 1:31 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hi Sam, I am looking for an Android in 7-11k range , 4-4.3 screen and good camera. I have narrowed down to following choices based on your guide : (Also mentioned my doubts with each option)
1) Xperia M : Heard of not good camera. Is the camera that bad?
2) Panasonic T11 : Configuration looks good , but afraid of the new entrant Panasonic and its A.S.S.
3) Xolo Q700 : Has 4.5' screen which putting me off.

Please suggest your idea and also suggest if there is any other phone apart from this. Thanks :)

Huawei Ascend p1 or Xolo Q700
coderunknown
coderunknown #1242
Nov 15, 2013 at 3:31 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

In post #3, Asha 210's link is also wrong. :)

fixed :oops:

Huawei Ascend p1 or Xolo Q700

isn't P1 discontinued? moreover really old model with kind of old H/W.

Hi Sam, I am looking for an Android in 7-11k range , 4-4.3 screen and good camera. I have narrowed down to following choices based on your guide : (Also mentioned my doubts with each option)
1) Xperia M : Heard of not good camera. Is the camera that bad?
2) Panasonic T11 : Configuration looks good , but afraid of the new entrant Panasonic and its A.S.S.
3) Xolo Q700 : Has 4.5' screen which putting me off.

Please suggest your idea and also suggest if there is any other phone apart from this. Thanks :)

Q700 if you want to keep your budget below 10 yet want best VFM.
Shah
Shah #1243
Nov 15, 2013 at 4:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide


:rolleyes:

Post #5 — Lenovo A850
Post #11 — Lava Iris 506Q
Post #12 — Celkon A119Q
Post #12 — Micromax Canvas Turbo
coderunknown
coderunknown #1244
Nov 15, 2013 at 5:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

thanks a lot for saving my ass. will go through the DB for any more errors on my side.
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harish82 #1245
Nov 15, 2013 at 5:35 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Huawei Ascend p1 or Xolo Q700
Thanks sushovan. P1 had good camera and screen ..but it is out of stock most of the places (online/local stores).

fixed :oops:
isn't P1 discontinued? moreover really old model with kind of old H/W.
Q700 if you want to keep your budget below 10 yet want best VFM.
Q700 is really looking good. I will have hands on it once and will then finalize.Thanks. Btw any idea Q700 will get next android updates (Not mandatory for me though)?
sushovan
sushovan #1246
Nov 15, 2013 at 7:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

So far no mediatek phones got 4.4. But Q700 has plenty of modders/devs as its hugely popular and There are some cool custom ROMs ;)
kaz
kaz #1247
Nov 15, 2013 at 11:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Q700 is really looking good. I will have hands on it once and will then finalize.Thanks. Btw any idea Q700 will get next android updates (Not mandatory for me though)?

One of my friend has one. He has got updates twice within few weeks of buying not in terms of Android version but some bug fixes means that devs at Xolo are working hard. You might be lucky if it gets 4.4

There is also an upgraded version xolo q700i
kARTechnology
Nov 17, 2013 at 8:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hi Sam, I am looking for an Android in 7-11k range , 4-4.3 screen and good camera. I have narrowed down to following choices based on your guide : (Also mentioned my doubts with each option)
1) Xperia M : Heard of not good camera. Is the camera that bad?
2) Panasonic T11 : Configuration looks good , but afraid of the new entrant Panasonic and its A.S.S.
3) Xolo Q700 : Has 4.5' screen which putting me off.

Please suggest your idea and also suggest if there is any other phone apart from this. Thanks :)

my xperia x10 camera is 100 times better than Xperia M camera
really the x10 has a very good camera, seriously (of course in daylight and no noise, good work Sony ERICSSON)

Q700 has low in call volume?
this is bothering me like anything, currently own a Xperia M (got from amazon and will return it soon in 5 days)
due to heating to 40degrees problem if brightness=full immediatelly within 5 minutes
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Minion #1249
Nov 18, 2013 at 6:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

No i am using Q700 it has adequete volume level.
ankush28
ankush28 #1250
Nov 19, 2013 at 12:20 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

my xperia x10 camera is 100 times better than Xperia M camera
really the x10 has a very good camera, seriously (of course in daylight and no noise, good work Sony ERICSSON)

I doubt this o_O
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1251
Nov 19, 2013 at 8:06 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I doubt this o_O
Photo Compare Tool - GSMArena.com

Its not a lot better, but x10 has better cam than M, but not L
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harish82 #1252
Nov 19, 2013 at 8:17 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Thanks everyone for your insight advices.
I had decided to opt for Xolo Q700 and I went to buy it from local stores. Out of stock everywhere :-x. No stock arriving since Diwali. More than one shopkeepers are saying that Q700 will be discontinue and Xolo is going to launch a replacement model (not Q700i) in the same range. So now I have question that shall I still buy it (online Flipkart/Indiatimes) or wait for new model or buy a XM? :???:
Please suggest.
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arvindrao15 #1253
Nov 19, 2013 at 10:44 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Wow Wide range of cell phones, here are India's best mobile phones guide is given. I liked it thank you so much for sharing this information. Here is also some reviews on best mobile phones used in India must check.

Nexus 5
Micromax Canvas Turbo A250 : Review
Micromax A240 Canvas Doodle 2: Review
Micromax Canvas 4: Review
Micromax Canvas 2 Plus :Review
Samsung’s newest innovation: The curved Galaxy Round smartphone
ankush28
ankush28 #1254
Nov 19, 2013 at 11:36 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Here is also some reviews on best mobile phones used in India must check

Micromax Canvas Turbo A250 : Review
Micromax A240 Canvas Doodle 2: Review
Micromax Canvas 4: Review
Micromax Canvas 2 Plus :Review

huh????
mmx crapos :facepalm:
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1255
Nov 19, 2013 at 11:54 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

Wow Wide range of cell phones, here are India's best mobile phones guide is given. I liked it thank you so much for sharing this information. Here is also some reviews on best mobile phones used in India must check.

Nexus 5
Micromax Canvas Turbo A250 : Review
Micromax A240 Canvas Doodle 2: Review
Micromax Canvas 4: Review
Micromax Canvas 2 Plus :Review
Samsung’s newest innovation: The curved Galaxy Round smartphone

Your post lost its credibilty when you mentioned Micromax cr@p and Galaxy Round after Nexus 5.
snap
snap #1256
Nov 20, 2013 at 1:25 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

cromaretail employee?:|
sushovan
sushovan #1257
Nov 20, 2013 at 1:53 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

cromaretail employee?:|

Most likely, if you see all his forum posts he is doing some sort of promotional campaign:rolleyes:
Mr.Kickass
Mr.Kickass #1258
Nov 21, 2013 at 6:49 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

How is Nokia 515 btw ? I know they have gone for premium build construction but is it really worth the price ?

Corning Gorilla Glass 2(impressive, really)
Dual-band 3G with HSDPA(I don't know how am I going to use it)
S40 6th edition(some Java based OS)
5MP camera with LED flash(A first in this category)
256MB internal storage, 64MB RAM(microSD upto 32GB)
1200mAh Li-Ion battery

Still, GSMarena seems to be bang on about its profile

GSMarena said:
What could've made it even better is a slimmer profile - particularly given that the very definition of slim has profoundly changed. The slim waistline of the likes of the 6300 and the 6500 classic earned them a prominent place in the Nokia hall of fame, but today they would be considered about average. A couple of millimeters off the waistline would've made the 515 near impossible to resist for anyone with fond memories of the old days

...

The Nokia 515 is more a travelling executive's backup phone. The dual-SIM version will fit that job nicely too

Source


cromaretail employee?:|
True, arvindrao15 Y U No upload Croma logo as your avatar ?
ankush28
ankush28 #1259
Nov 21, 2013 at 7:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^:rofl:

@sam dont you think "some" desi phones need to be removed from this guide...
Superayush
Superayush #1260
Nov 21, 2013 at 10:42 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

When can I expect first mediatek octa core phones to come out in India?
amjath
amjath #1261
Nov 21, 2013 at 10:58 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

When can I expect first mediatek octa core phones to come out in India?

Before this year end, true octa core phone is getting released no news on India release. BTW why do u care about octa core phone
Superayush
Superayush #1262
Nov 22, 2013 at 1:04 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Before this year end, true octa core phone is getting released no news on India release. BTW why do u care about octa core phone

If they are able to launch phones having this chip for around 15k and with no battery/heating issues I can buy a phone and taunt my friends high end phones in terms if performance :D
kaz
kaz #1263
Nov 22, 2013 at 5:15 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

The latest Octa from Mediatek score 32600 on Antutu, the higgest Antutu score till date. Intex is launching one with that processor for 20k in Jan'14

P.S. - Coming Soon Snapdragon 805 with Adreno 420 and LG is also entering into chip manufacturing(octa+quad). Yet no competition now for the 64-bit Apple's A7. :'(
quagmire
quagmire #1264
Nov 22, 2013 at 5:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^Google should announce support for 64 bit processors before any OEM can use the same..
sandynator
sandynator #1265
Nov 22, 2013 at 6:11 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Guys what do you think of
Spice coolpad2 mi496 @6k(50% disc)
*www.ebay.in/itm/190977649825?_qi=RTM1624720
ankush28
ankush28 #1266
Nov 22, 2013 at 9:03 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^its crap if you can spend a bit more grab XOLO Q600...
btw whats your budget
kaz
kaz #1267
Nov 23, 2013 at 3:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^Google should announce support for 64 bit processors before any OEM can use the same..

I thought that hardware is required before any Software Development to begin but is like that they can start development for armv8 architecture without having the real hardware?
sandynator
sandynator #1268
Nov 23, 2013 at 3:38 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^its crap if you can spend a bit more grab XOLO Q600...
btw whats your budget

Wanted a spare phone at home so just a thought came to my mind. Thanks for the info.

Now to my other query for my friend...

Which Android phones comes with minimum 8gb internal memory apart from Xperia L?
OR
Suggest some phone with 4gb internal memory but can transfer apps to memory card.

Also Dual Sim would be added advantage under 14k.

getting Sony Xperia L @ 14435 - 500 coupon disc

Note: He does not want to get into rooting
ankush28
ankush28 #1269
Nov 23, 2013 at 5:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^ you should wait for moto G
S
shubhs4frndz #1270
Nov 26, 2013 at 10:28 PM
Phone for awesome music quality with equalisering options available.

Hey guys. I'm looking for a phone with decent audio quality (with headphones, don't care much about loudspeaker) Budget is like 8-18k . I have owned a Samsung galaxy y before and I didn't like its music quality at all. However it had great support and I got very good results with Beats audio for sgy (basically modified dsp manager for any rom)
I am open to any brand , including gionne ,xolo, micromax et cetera. Xperia L's hardware look decent enough and also sony is a decent brand. From what I heard ,sony is believed to produce some nice music phones. But the data at gsm arena doesn't seem up to the mark to me.
Sony Xperia L review: Xperia Lite - GSMArena.com
However I do not blindly trust the theoretical data since gsmarena rates galaxy y as a nice audio quality phone . (despite being shitty actually)
Afaik only Samsung galaxy s (i9000) has a wolfson dac and there are not much mid range handsets with a quality dac . My friend tested canvas hd but he was very disappointed with its audio quality, so I don't trust other Indian brands with audio either. (I know I shouldn't generalize but still)

Ps: I use soundmagic e10 and creative ep630 for music.
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harish82 #1271
Nov 27, 2013 at 12:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Thanks everyone for your insight advices.
I had decided to opt for Xolo Q700 and I went to buy it from local stores. Out of stock everywhere :-x. No stock arriving since Diwali. More than one shopkeepers are saying that Q700 will be discontinue and Xolo is going to launch a replacement model (not Q700i) in the same range. So now I have question that shall I still buy it (online Flipkart/Indiatimes) or wait for new model or buy a XM? :???:
Please suggest.

Finally .. I ordered Q700 at 8899/- on FK and got it delivered in just 2.5 days exactly... So far so good.. very brilliant display.. no lag so far for games.. camera is good (not very good, but still satisfactory). Being my first android , I am completely into it for last 2 days... Thanks Guys for your valuable suggestions..

Now only problem is app2sd issue . Waiting for Xolo to release an official update.
ankush28
ankush28 #1272
Nov 27, 2013 at 9:04 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

@shubhs4frndz
Get xperia L its good for music too...
Btw Galaxy Y's audio quality isnt that crap :p
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1273
Nov 28, 2013 at 1:03 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Yep, Galaxy Y has ok sound quality.
Aerrow
Aerrow #1274
Nov 28, 2013 at 1:28 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

@shubhs4frndz
Get xperia L its good for music too...
Btw Galaxy Y's audio quality isnt that crap :p

Do get a decent headphones with xperia L. The stock ones suck.
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shubhs4frndz #1275
Nov 29, 2013 at 1:34 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

haha maybe I over said things about galaxy y. But I personally liked my sgy only because of audio mods . The 5.1 channel sucks . (Its probably just a samsung thing, haven't tested that on a lot of devices yet)
Any xperia L user here? How's development support for it? Sgy had great support but no one could port / develop cm for sgy without major bugs.
amjath
amjath #1276
Jan 6, 2014 at 7:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Any views on xolo q800 x edition or q700 or q700i?
Any alternatives?
ZTR
ZTR #1277
Jan 6, 2014 at 7:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

haha maybe I over said things about galaxy y. But I personally liked my sgy only because of audio mods . The 5.1 channel sucks . (Its probably just a samsung thing, haven't tested that on a lot of devices yet)
Any xperia L user here? How's development support for it? Sgy had great support but no one could port / develop cm for sgy without major bugs.

XL has a alpha AOSP 4.4.1 build for it ATM and CM11 is in development for it ;)

Any views on xolo q800 x edition or q700 or q700i?
Any alternatives?

Q700/Q700i is a great phone for the money.
If possible go for Q700i which has a 8 mp cam and allows moving apps to SD (q700 can't but that can he fixed by flashing q700i firmware)
Dunno about Q800 but its basically same as Q700 now after the HW downgrade.
sksundram
sksundram #1278
Jan 6, 2014 at 8:51 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Not same, q700 has better battery backup, ogs screen, OTG support but inferior camera. q800 doesn't have these advantages but has better camera. I chose it just because of the camera. q800x is same as q800 but has mtk6589 processor. q800 selling now is mtk6589w-m. Xolo has downgraded the cpu as well as the gpu clock. On paper it would seem a big difference but in reality there's not much of a difference. No lag whatsoever in xolo q800 mtk6589w-m model that i have.
M
Minion #1279
Jan 7, 2014 at 8:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Dunno about Q800 but its basically same as Q700 now after the HW downgrade.

Xolo 800 X edition has MTK 6589 as previously used.
R
roshan4uever #1280
Jan 8, 2014 at 6:39 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

hi sam ,
looking for gaming phone xolo q1000 opus or sony M ??

does xolo cam very bad ???
sushovan
sushovan #1281
Jan 18, 2014 at 10:48 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I sense another "bursting" hit this year New LG Optimus G E970 Unlocked GSM Android Cell Phone Rs. 13036.0 at eBay - DesiDime, India's Shopping Community for Best Deals
gagan_kumar
gagan_kumar #1282
Jan 21, 2014 at 6:12 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

really amazing guide this is but only a single feature its lacking among all the brands mentioned can you also mention the most trusting brands that we can go for.......i mean there are manyy brands there people have never heard of.........
M
mkumar #1283
Jan 21, 2014 at 9:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Thank you SAM

as per ur suggestion i have brought my first Android phone "Gionee Pioneer P2" @ 5800/- here in Belgaum

Thanks a million for ur suggestion, i have literally fallen flat for its performance in such low budget.

Ur buying guide is amazing, may GOD give u more strength n spirit to carry on ur adventure.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Regards
Mkumar
coderunknown
coderunknown #1284
Jan 21, 2014 at 11:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

really amazing guide this is but only a single feature its lacking among all the brands mentioned can you also mention the most trusting brands that we can go for.......i mean there are manyy brands there people have never heard of.........

among local brands, none of them are really reliable. still i'll rate LAVA/XOLO because they are partnering with the bigger guys (for example Nvidia) to bring something new. Also the recently launched Lava Pro series looks good.

As for others, almost the whole of the relatively unknown names are big time Chinese players. Lenovo, Huawei, ZTE & Gionee (as well as Alcatel/TCL) mostly act as OEM. Panasonic rebrands TCL mobiles but their after sale service is doubtful. I don't think it'll be possible to rate or rank these brands but still i'll rate Huawei as they have the widest presence in here and now even manufactures their own chipset.

Thank you SAM

as per ur suggestion i have brought my first Android phone "Gionee Pioneer P2" @ 5800/- here in Belgaum

Thanks a million for ur suggestion, i have literally fallen flat for its performance in such low budget.

Ur buying guide is amazing, may GOD give u more strength n spirit to carry on ur adventure.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Regards
Mkumar

nice to know my guide helped you purchase the right mobile. thanks for your wish :)
gagan_kumar
gagan_kumar #1285
Jan 21, 2014 at 11:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

among local brands, none of them are really reliable. still i'll rate LAVA/XOLO because they are partnering with the bigger guys (for example Nvidia) to bring something new. Also the recently launched Lava Pro series looks good.

As for others, almost the whole of the relatively unknown names are big time Chinese players. Lenovo, Huawei, ZTE & Gionee (as well as Alcatel/TCL) mostly act as OEM. Panasonic rebrands TCL mobiles but their after sale service is doubtful. I don't think it'll be possible to rate or rank these brands but still i'll rate Huawei as they have the widest presence in here and now even manufactures their own chipset.
thnx i was thiniking about iBerry Auxus Xenea X1 but it seems its more than 10 k .....
sidspark
sidspark #1286
Jan 22, 2014 at 6:44 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Among Local Brands XOLO and Micromax which has better options among INR10k-13k
and which is reliable,I know both are not completely reliable but still which has top priority Micromax or Xolo ??
coderunknown
coderunknown #1287
Jan 22, 2014 at 10:38 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Among Local Brands XOLO and Micromax which has better options among INR10k-13k
and which is reliable,I know both are not completely reliable but still which has top priority Micromax or Xolo ??

looking at how Micromax is blindly bringing in new mobile with Android 2.3, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2 i doubt they have any control over their products. at least XOLO/Lava updates and patches their mobile regularly so i'll rate them higher than MMX.
sidspark
sidspark #1288
Jan 23, 2014 at 8:30 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

looking at how Micromax is blindly bringing in new mobile with Android 2.3, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2 i doubt they have any control over their products. at least XOLO/Lava updates and patches their mobile regularly so i'll rate them higher than MMX.

what if add gionee,huawei,iball and intex to the list....which company has better phone within Inr10-13.5k
(consider A.S.S also)
coderunknown
coderunknown #1289
Jan 23, 2014 at 10:46 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

what if add gionee,huawei,iball and intex to the list....which company has better phone within Inr10-13.5k
(consider A.S.S also)

iball & intex don't manufacture their own mobiles. its simply import, relabel & sell whereas Gionee & Huawei does and Huawei have world wide presence. Under 13k, Gionee Elife E3 have the best spec.
sidspark
sidspark #1290
Jan 23, 2014 at 12:58 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

iball & intex don't manufacture their own mobiles. its simply import, relabel & sell whereas Gionee & Huawei does and Huawei have world wide presence. Under 13k, Gionee Elife E3 have the best spec.

how about micromax magnus?
sushovan
sushovan #1291
Jan 23, 2014 at 2:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^ why do you ask the same question again and again which has been answered to you already in your previous posts? Now someone will say MMX canvas is a great phone in 13K (it really is if you can live with sound fluctuation issue) and you will again ask about MMX A.S.S :mad: and everything will go back to where it all started.
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #1292
Jan 23, 2014 at 3:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

iball & intex don't manufacture their own mobiles. its simply import, relabel & sell whereas Gionee & Huawei does and Huawei have world wide presence. Under 13k, Gionee Elife E3 have the best spec.

but gionee elife e3 is available at approx 14.6k at flipkart
sidspark
sidspark #1293
Jan 23, 2014 at 9:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^ why do you ask the same question again and again which has been answered to you already in your previous posts? Now someone will say MMX canvas is a great phone in 13K (it really is if you can live with sound fluctuation issue) and you will again ask about MMX A.S.S :mad: and everything will go back to where it all started.

Oppz sry
13k fo me is really huge
and this will be my first smartphone,tatz d reason for too many questions and repeated queries
I knw itz kinda irritating,anyways I wont repeat these questions again in this forom .thanks fo all your advices
satinder
satinder #1294
Jan 23, 2014 at 11:10 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Compare yourself & decide what you want to have with this comparison between
Micromax Canvas Magnus A117
vs
XOLO Q1000S

Micromax Canvas Magnus A117 vs XOLO Q1000S: Compare Mobiles: Flipkart.com

Take extra 2 year warranty at least with the phone you choose
to protect yourself from future problems.
Cost is almost same 1K +-.
In Offline market You may get it at cheaper rates.

There is another entry from Xolo:
Xolo Q700S is for Rs. 9,999.
4.5 inch, 4.2 JellyBean, 8MP Camera.
800x480 Resolution on IPS display,
This is in your budget also.

You have to decide.
Take your time & invest on what suits you.
toofan
toofan #1295
Jan 24, 2014 at 6:11 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hello Friends,

I am looking for my first Android Phone.
Budget : around 10k-11k.
Needs: For Net surfing.
Camera: I had a DSLR so if camera is not great then its no issue for me.
Phone I had searched (on net :) ) : Micromax Canvas 2.2 A114. I hadn't found any -ve review of it and falls in my budget also.

So guys guide me to make a better dicision. thanks.
sidspark
sidspark #1296
Jan 24, 2014 at 7:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Compare yourself & decide what you want to have with this comparison between
Micromax Canvas Magnus A117
vs
XOLO Q1000S

Micromax Canvas Magnus A117 vs XOLO Q1000S: Compare Mobiles: Flipkart.com

Take extra 2 year warranty at least with the phone you choose
to protect yourself from future problems.
Cost is almost same 1K +-.
In Offline market You may get it at cheaper rates.

There is another entry from Xolo:
Xolo Q700S is for Rs. 9,999.
4.5 inch, 4.2 JellyBean, 8MP Camera.
800x480 Resolution on IPS display,
This is in your budget also.

You have to decide.
Take your time & invest on what suits you.

Thank you :)
ankush28
ankush28 #1297
Jan 25, 2014 at 1:06 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hello Friends,

I am looking for my first Android Phone.
Budget : around 10k-11k.
Needs: For Net surfing.
Camera: I had a DSLR so if camera is not great then its no issue for me.
Phone I had searched (on net :) ) : Micromax Canvas 2.2 A114. I hadn't found any -ve review of it and falls in my budget also.

So guys guide me to make a better dicision. thanks.

In this case I would go with Xperia M :)
toofan
toofan #1298
Jan 25, 2014 at 8:11 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

ankush: thanks for your response.
Xperia M: single sim, screen 4.0", Android 4.1, secondary camera .3mp, rs 13500.00
Canvas2.2: dual sim, 5.0", 4.2, 2mp, rs 10500.00

Also I had read that Micromax will provide an update to Kit-Kat soon.

Am I right?
hansraj
hansraj #1299
Jan 25, 2014 at 8:26 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

@toofan
Its my personal preference to have a 5 inch screen. If you have time have a feel of browsing with that size before you decide on a lower screen size
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1300
Jan 25, 2014 at 12:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hello Friends,

I am looking for my first Android Phone.
Budget : around 10k-11k.
Needs: For Net surfing.
Camera: I had a DSLR so if camera is not great then its no issue for me.
Phone I had searched (on net :) ) : Micromax Canvas 2.2 A114. I hadn't found any -ve review of it and falls in my budget also.

So guys guide me to make a better dicision. thanks.

Increase your budget slightly and Wait for Moto G.

Motorola Moto G review: Little big G - GSMArena.com
And for the final installment of our synthetic round comes the browsing experience, which is comprised of the JavaScript-focused and HTML 5-oriented SunSpider and BrowserMark 2. Finally, Vellamo does a little of everything for an all-round score.
JavaScript performance deemed the Moto G slightly better than the Xperia C and better overall than most of its more expensive rivals, which can be attributed to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.
In HTML 5 the Android 4.3 and Moto G duo scored a very high result leaving others, like the Samsung Galaxy S4 in the dust.
Vellamo wasn't as generous as the other two but still showed the Moto G a better competitor than the Sony Xperia C.
toofan
toofan #1301
Jan 25, 2014 at 9:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

hansraj: thanks. yes my main use will be for web surfing when I go to my home.

Luffy: thanks for the link. . I guess the price of Moto G in India may be around 16-17k. thats why I had to stretch a little long. :) The un-removable battery is also my concern what if it died, then how to replace it?

here i found a link about its bench marks.. please analyse it and inform me how is this in comparison to the competition.

*www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lhoI2HWMRA

Thanks.
sandynator
sandynator #1302
Jan 26, 2014 at 5:46 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

My bro is choosing one out of foll. mobiles.
1. Huawei Ascend G610,
2.Lenovo A850 &
3.Gionee Elife E3.

In terms of Specs Gionee Elife E3 is best but poor battery & igyaan has mentioned few hang up & in call speaker is poor.

Can anyone please mention if we can transfer apps & their data to Micro SD card in Huawei Ascend G610. I've no idea of Lenovo A850 except it has slightly better SOC.

Any other better options under 12k with dual sim, good battery & 5 or 5inch+ display??
sushovan
sushovan #1303
Jan 26, 2014 at 6:38 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

My bro is choosing one out of foll. mobiles.
Any other better options under 12k with dual sim, good battery & 5 or 5inch+ display??

Wait for Gionee M2. I wouldnt buy any of those 3 at 2014.
sandynator
sandynator #1304
Jan 26, 2014 at 7:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Wait for Gionee M2. I wouldnt buy any of those 3 at 2014.
thanks a lot.
I hope the display is better & internal memory would be at least 8gb.
satinder
satinder #1305
Jan 29, 2014 at 12:38 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

@ Toofan
If You are into Gaming, extra memory is must.
If want to shoot photographs in daylight only, 8MP camera is OK.
If You will not install any extra unnecessary apps
then A114 / Canvas 2.2 is OK.

If You want better Pics,
with good memory & do not want to bother
about memory problem.
Gorilla Glass is here.
Get Canvas 4.

You can install most apps without problem of memory.
Skype will show better pics from its front camera on 3G network.

Battery will stand for 1 day for both,
but this should not be an issue.
You can use Power Bank easily, if needed.
Power Bank is external Battery for Mobiles &
their cost starts from 500 onwards.

But we start using our Mobiles
as more powerful device as computers.
Later You may need better mobile, so get Canvas 4 now
to avoid future expenditure.

You can get Canvas 4
approx 14K or 14,200/- or 14.500/-.
Try in market for 14K price in your city or nearby showroom / shop.


I am using Micromax A77, Canvas Juice.
It has huge battery of 3000mA.
Camera of 5MP is smaller, but works good in daylight.
You can consider this also, if You do not like to use mobile camera.
You can tranfer Pics etc from phone memory to Extra Micro SD Card manually.
If You want to surf only,
Micromax A77 is also cheaper & better at just 8K.
I am getting habitual with its keyboard.
Do not expect from Micromax to give kit-Kat sooner or later.

Take extra warranty with Breakage etc to be insured with some cost with no tension.
Micromax have better presence in terms of Service Centres in India than any other new company.
rijinpk1
rijinpk1 #1306
Jan 29, 2014 at 12:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

~~~~~~~~
If You want better Pics,
with good memory & do not want to bother
about memory problem.
Gorilla Glass is here.
Get Canvas 4.
~~~~~~~~~

hey ,are you writing a poem here? format your text.
toofan
toofan #1307
Jan 29, 2014 at 1:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Thanks a Lot Satinder. for the detailed informative reply. Its helpful... Next month jab ghar jaunga to try to buy one. :)
flyingcow
flyingcow #1308
Jan 29, 2014 at 2:27 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Hey guys how is this phone?? what do you think about it? it is priced at 420$ w/ shipping on ebay

i really liked it design and its flyme os...is it comparable to Nexus 5 which is almost a the same price
(28k for both including customs i guess)
Superayush
Superayush #1309
Jan 29, 2014 at 3:48 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

1. Budget?
around 23k or so
2. Display type and size?
5inch or above (phablet)
3. Form Factor? bar, slider, flip?
Bar
4. Preferred choice of brand?
Known brands
5. Preferred input method (QWERTY, touchscreen, numpad, touch-n-type).
Touchscreen
6. What camera option you want? Please specify need for flash, autofocus, front facing camera.
Don't need any stellar but should do fine in occasional and casual photography
7. Preferred operating system? (Android, Symbian, iOS, Windows Phone etc).
Android,windows phone
8. Preferred connectivity options (3G, Wifi etc)Please specify clearly.
wifi
9. Preferred applications (Flash, Swype, GPS, etc)?
Should run most used apps convincingly
10. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, mails, internet, gaming etc)?
browsing,listening to music,watching videos,what's app,fb,casual to moderate gaming mails,calling
11. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
samsung galaxy grand 2 ,nokia lumia 1320
12. Any other info that you want to share
Basically a phablet having good features and above requirements and can run OS fairly smooth in long run :)
I like grands exclusive features like multi window,smart stay etc
At same time I am appealed by new refreshing lumia 1320 but don't know much about using WP as I am currently an android user
Pls suggest a suitable device for me needs :)
PS: Thanks to Sam for providing the questionnaire
satinder
satinder #1310
Jan 29, 2014 at 5:25 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

@ Superayush
If You like Android,
Samsung Grand 2 is OK for Multi-Window type Feature.

You can also check:
Sony Xperia C
Nexus 4

Coming up few models can also be considered.
Samsung Grand Neo is in channel, have a look at that also.

Nokia Android is also in news now.
See how & when it will come out.

Hey guys how is this phone?? what do you think about it? it is priced at 420$ w/ shipping on ebay
video
i really liked it design and its flyme os...is it comparable to Nexus 5 which is almost a the same price
(28k for both including customs i guess)


If You are ready to afford / take risks,
go for this toy.

Otherwise,
Nexus 5 has its own charm & more support in software & hardware both.
My vote is for Nexus 5.
B
bal1961 #1311
Jan 29, 2014 at 7:50 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

guys recommend a GSM phone..
1.with Wifi hotspot..
2.HSPA+
3.battery life..
4.preferable android..smart
5. upto 15000/=
thanks..
toofan
toofan #1312
Jan 29, 2014 at 8:38 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Superyaush: Wait for Micromax Canvas 5 A350. expected price below 22000.00. Specs better then Samsung Galaxy 4

I am no pro in Mobile, searching for me also. :)
Superayush
Superayush #1313
Jan 29, 2014 at 8:50 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

@ Superayush
If You like Android,
Samsung Grand 3 is OK for Multi-Window type Feature.

You can also check:
Sony Xperia C
Nexus 4

@ xperia c: qhd screen,mediatek processor.....
@Nexus 4: little too stock so guess won't get some special features plus worse battery(though I know fastest OS updates)

Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Superyaush: Wait for Micromax Canvas 5 A350. expected price below 22000.00. Specs better then Samsung Galaxy 4

I am no pro in Mobile, searching for me also.

Hmm canvas for 20k or so I guess not worth taking better stick to known brands at this price or if take other route then gionee/oppo better IMO

Thanks
amjath
amjath #1314
Jan 29, 2014 at 11:42 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

~nevermind~
satinder
satinder #1315
Jan 30, 2014 at 3:08 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

guys recommend a GSM phone..
1.with Wifi hotspot..
2.HSPA+
3.battery life..
4.preferable android..smart
5. upto 15000/=
thanks..

You can go for Canvas 4
with all good specs possible in the budget.

Try to check Xperia C in nearby
if extended budget can be possible in open market.
kaz
kaz #1316
Jan 30, 2014 at 9:01 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

@ Superayush
If You like Android,
Samsung Grand 3 is OK for Multi-Window type Feature.
Grand 3 :shock: :grin:

1. Budget?
around 23k or so
2. Display type and size?
5inch or above (phablet)
3. Form Factor? bar, slider, flip?
Bar
4. Preferred choice of brand?
Known brands
5. Preferred input method (QWERTY, touchscreen, numpad, touch-n-type).
Touchscreen
6. What camera option you want? Please specify need for flash, autofocus, front facing camera.
Don't need any stellar but should do fine in occasional and casual photography
7. Preferred operating system? (Android, Symbian, iOS, Windows Phone etc).
Android,windows phone
8. Preferred connectivity options (3G, Wifi etc)Please specify clearly.
wifi
9. Preferred applications (Flash, Swype, GPS, etc)?
Should run most used apps convincingly
10. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, mails, internet, gaming etc)?
browsing,listening to music,watching videos,what's app,fb,casual to moderate gaming mails,calling
11. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
samsung galaxy grand 2 ,nokia lumia 1320
12. Any other info that you want to share
Basically a phablet having good features and above requirements and can run OS fairly smooth in long run :)
I like grands exclusive features like multi window,smart stay etc
At same time I am appealed by new refreshing lumia 1320 but don't know much about using WP as I am currently an android user
Pls suggest a suitable device for me needs :)
PS: Thanks to Sam for providing the questionnaire
Get the Grand 2 for:
Very good camera.
Good display.
Good hardware.
Samsung's usefull/unecessary softwares.
Better updates (atleast you will get 4.4 for sure)

Watch some gaming review and camera comparison on youtube and decide on your own :)
Superayush
Superayush #1317
Jan 30, 2014 at 3:43 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Grand 3 :shock: :grin:

Get the Grand 2 for:
Very good camera.
Good display.
Good hardware.
Samsung's usefull/unecessary softwares.
Better updates (atleast you will get 4.4 for sure)

Watch some gaming review and camera comparison on youtube and decide on your own :)

Thanks thought the same watched the gaming review it's fine just heard u can't move apps to sd card and u get 4.2gb for apps or so otherwise looks a really good phone.

Also is it's price expected to drop sooner like after samsung galaxy s5 release or so?

Edit: also what about xperia T2 ultra coming soon will it fall in same price bracket is it good?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1318
Jan 30, 2014 at 5:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Thanks thought the same watched the gaming review it's fine just heard u can't move apps to sd card and u get 4.2gb for apps or so otherwise looks a really good phone.

Also is it's price expected to drop sooner like after samsung galaxy s5 release or so?

Edit: also what about xperia T2 ultra coming soon will it fall in same price bracket is it good?

Note3 Neo is also incoming which should replace Note2 so Grand 2's price will drop under 20k over the next 2-3 month. And moving app to external memory will most likely be enabled by some future update just like S4. For now, 23k price is not justified by Grand 2.
satinder
satinder #1319
Jan 30, 2014 at 5:44 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Those who are looking for a good feature mobile
and can wait,
there are many new launches pending for Mobile World Congress.
You can see many new models from Nokia, Sony, Samsung etc.

Samsung drops its price with every new launch in every quarter
results are significant price drops, also felt in market with others brands too.
In late March or early April most of the current market will be changed comapritively.
bubusam13
bubusam13 #1320
Feb 6, 2014 at 8:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Is this a sweet price on Grand 2 ? Rs. 20,092.50

I got after corporate discount. Or should I wait for price to lower even more. ?
ankush28
ankush28 #1321
Feb 6, 2014 at 10:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

guys recommend a GSM phone..
1.with Wifi hotspot..
2.HSPA+
3.battery life..
4.preferable android..smart
5. upto 15000/=
thanks..

Moto G Dual 16GB

Check local stores its not EXCLUSIVE on Flipkart anymore.

Grand 3 :shock: :grin:

Get the Grand 2 for:
1.Very good camera.
2.Good display.
3.Good hardware.
4.Samsung's usefull/unecessary softwares.
5.Better updates (atleast you will get 4.4 for sure)

Watch some gaming review and camera comparison on youtube and decide on your own :)

>You didnt used spoiler properly :lol:

1.Agree.
2.Good?
3.For 23K its not "good" hardware.
4.Most likely Unnecessary... @samsung learn something from motorola and keep your SPECIAL apps optional.
5.doubtful! in how many years?
amjath
amjath #1323
Feb 6, 2014 at 11:41 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

can I ditch s2 for moto g :p just opinion
kaz
kaz #1324
Feb 7, 2014 at 5:41 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

1.Agree.
2.Good?
3.For 23K its not "good" hardware.
4.Most likely Unnecessary... @samsung learn something from motorola and keep your SPECIAL apps optional.
5.doubtful! in how many years?
Yup good display, its not always the ppi that matters, compare it with other 4.5" HD screen (Moto G or N4's 4.7") and you will see which produces better colors.. Updates won't be delayed that much atleast 4.4 because Grand 1 got 4.2 within months after it was launched with 4.1
To be honest it outperforms N4 in lots of aspects and just for updates people say N4 is great @22k :| so is Grand 2 atleast in my opinion

And those unnecessary apps are sometimes useful indeed.. We have seen LG and Sony trying hard to copy the multiwindow feature..And LG finally imitated in the G Flex :D
bubusam13
bubusam13 #1325
Feb 7, 2014 at 11:20 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I agree. Now pls say is Rs 20090 a sweet price for grand 2 ?
kaz
kaz #1326
Feb 7, 2014 at 12:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I think yes :)
true_lies
true_lies #1327
Feb 11, 2014 at 5:39 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

will a higher clocked Snapdragon S4 Pro (2 X Krait) perform better than a lower clocked Snapdragon 400 (4 X Cortex A7).

What i want to compare is the performance of Xperia SP vs the Moto G
coderunknown
coderunknown #1328
Feb 11, 2014 at 6:31 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

will a higher clocked Snapdragon S4 Pro (2 X Krait) perform better than a lower clocked Snapdragon 400 (4 X Cortex A7).

What i want to compare is the performance of Xperia SP vs the Moto G

you won't miss much if you choose G over SP. read more here: Motorola Moto G Review. S4 Pro powered device is the HTC One Mini. SP should perform marginally better due to the higher clock.
anky
anky #1329
Feb 11, 2014 at 7:38 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

will a higher clocked Snapdragon S4 Pro (2 X Krait) perform better than a lower clocked Snapdragon 400 (4 X Cortex A7).

What i want to compare is the performance of Xperia SP vs the Moto G

my friend is having xperia Sp and i am having moto g..and what i have seen is moto g is, in fact faster in real life usage.Multitasking and web browsing etc..maybe because of stock android or software optimizations by moto.
amjath
amjath #1330
Feb 11, 2014 at 9:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

my friend is having xperia Sp and i am having moto g..and what i have seen is moto g is, in fact faster in real life usage.Multitasking and web browsing etc..maybe because of stock android or software optimizations by moto.

This. no ifs no maybes, stock android ftw
B
BruteForce #1331
Feb 12, 2014 at 3:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

You can include the Htc 8X in WP 2nd category. Its price has dropped significantly and it already has GDR3 along with 720p screen and 1gb ram
true_lies
true_lies #1332
Feb 12, 2014 at 4:48 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

stock android means, android minus the bloatware. Right?

Does the bloatware that most phones have pre-installed affect the performance. i have a galaxy s i9000 (2+ years old) with loads of bloatware. the performance i know is not up-to today's standards. but still it hangs and i have to reboot it pretty much every day. plus the apps i open close on their own after a few seconds. Does Stock android have advantage here?
dashing.sujay
Feb 12, 2014 at 5:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

stock android means, android minus the bloatware. Right?

Does the bloatware that most phones have pre-installed affect the performance. i have a galaxy s i9000 (2+ years old) with loads of bloatware. the performance i know is not up-to today's standards. but still it hangs and i have to reboot it pretty much every day. plus the apps i open close on their own after a few seconds. Does Stock android have advantage here?

Yes, the resources saved after chopping off bloatwares indeed helps in making the system run smooth.
coderunknown
coderunknown #1334
Feb 12, 2014 at 6:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

stock android means, android minus the bloatware. Right?

Does the bloatware that most phones have pre-installed affect the performance. i have a galaxy s i9000 (2+ years old) with loads of bloatware. the performance i know is not up-to today's standards. but still it hangs and i have to reboot it pretty much every day. plus the apps i open close on their own after a few seconds. Does Stock android have advantage here?

must be running on stock 2.3. issue with lag and performance drop exist with current gen mobiles with extensive theme use + bloatware when powered by weak processor (GPU is the culprit) + less amount of ram. flagship can easily handle the added apps but midrange mobiles powered by weak processor with same amount of theming takes the beating.

and android 4.4 can't save these mobiles because Google optimized android services, but nothing can be done to the themes + bloats. they'll hog the system irrespective of the OS.

You can include the Htc 8X in WP 2nd category. Its price has dropped significantly and it already has GDR3 along with 720p screen and 1gb ram

it was there but removed as it has disappeared from most online stores after the pricecut.
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GayleShier #1335
Feb 13, 2014 at 1:01 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

just an ask from me .. within the range of the 10-15k, i am finding the Lenovo 820 the best choice .. what would you sat on it .. shud i go for it ?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1336
Feb 13, 2014 at 4:49 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

just an ask from me .. within the range of the 10-15k, i am finding the Lenovo 820 the best choice .. what would you sat on it .. shud i go for it ?

1st choice should be Moto G 16GB. Go for Lenovo/Gionee only if you find 13GB (thats the accessible memory for G) too less for your need or don't want to wait for 16GB to be back in stock.
Niilesh
Niilesh #1337
Feb 13, 2014 at 6:38 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Guys gonna buy a mobile tomorrow for my mom. price range is 30-35K
I am confused between Xperia z1 and LG G2. please advise.
satinder
satinder #1338
Feb 15, 2014 at 2:56 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

LG G2 is good !
J
john117 #1339
Feb 22, 2014 at 6:17 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

I need a backup phone for around 2k to under 4k,with keypad.A radio and a camera are required(though however bad the camera maybe).I am inclined towards the Nokias,and first thought of going for either the nokia 112 or the 114,i see that the nokia 206 is about 1000rupees more over the nokia114 and has much lower SAR ratings plus a 1.3mp camera.
Is the Nokia 206 worth the extra cost?
satinder
satinder #1340
Feb 23, 2014 at 12:38 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

You can go for Nokia 206.
Nokia 206 is certainly a better phone with Big Display,
Radio is good, Internal Memory - 64MB, etc. are good.

Check all these three mobiles side by side comparison here:
Nokia 206 vs Nokia 112 vs Nokia 114: Compare Mobiles: Flipkart.com
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athulda #1341
Feb 26, 2014 at 7:35 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Suggest me a smartphone which i can buy around 20k !!
Usage - gaming & internet
Need high battery backup , phone should not get heated while using !!
Need a branded phone , kinda large screen , screen [ a better one like ips / lcd / super amoled / not tft ] with corilla glass support
Full hd , with 2g ram or something , because while multiprocessing phone shouldn't got hanged or lagged
Need a stylish look & service center must be available in each & every cities :) !!
bubusam13
bubusam13 #1342
Feb 26, 2014 at 8:41 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Here we prefer replying to the blacks and not the blues.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1343
Feb 26, 2014 at 10:11 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Suggest me a smartphone which i can buy around 20k !!
Usage - gaming & internet
Need high battery backup , phone should not get heated while using !!
Need a branded phone , kinda large screen , screen [ a better one like ips / lcd / super amoled / not tft ] with corilla glass support
Full hd , with 2g ram or something , because while multiprocessing phone shouldn't got hanged or lagged
Need a stylish look & service center must be available in each & every cities :) !!

Get optimus g e970 from eBay @ Rs 16k.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1344
Feb 27, 2014 at 9:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Samsung Galaxy S4 @ 29.5k
Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 | eBay
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1346
Feb 27, 2014 at 11:15 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

That deal seems to have ended now :(

Still alive

LG Optimus G E970 AT T Unlocked FOR GSM 4 7" HD IPS Display 1 5GHz Quad Core | eBay
ZTR
ZTR #1347
Feb 27, 2014 at 11:26 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Still alive

LG Optimus G E970 AT T Unlocked FOR GSM 4 7" HD IPS Display 1 5GHz Quad Core | eBay

That's used one.
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athulda #1348
Feb 28, 2014 at 2:38 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Anyother option ??? Please suggest me on Samsung itslef :) it will be more comfortable :) !!
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BruteForce #1349
Feb 28, 2014 at 1:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Any info of Nokia X availability? they said it would be available immediately but on the nokia site it still says coming soon
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1350
Feb 28, 2014 at 3:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Anyother option ??? Please suggest me on Samsung itslef :) it will be more comfortable :) !!

You won't get any good phone having 2gb ram from sam$hit under 20k. Optimus G at 21k from geb.eBay.in is your best option.
kaz
kaz #1351
Feb 28, 2014 at 4:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

You won't get any good phone having 2gb ram from sam$hit under 20k. Optimus G at 21k from geb.eBay.in is your best option.

Some sellers on ebay.in were selling it for 17k 2-3 days back
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iampooja #1352
Mar 1, 2014 at 1:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Best buy FROM 2000-5000 with best price on 1st March 2014:

Feature Phone:
MobileBest PriceDisplayResolutionInput TypeCameraDual SimConnectivity
LG A3902.2"Rs. 3217.00240X320KeypadVGAYESNO
Nokia 2062.4"Rs. 3590.00240X320Keypad1.3MPYESNO
Nokia 2082.4"Rs. 4324.00240X320Keypad1.3MPYES3G
Nokia Asha 2102.4"Rs. 4650.00240X320QWERTY2MPYESWiFi
Nokia Asha 3103.0"Rs. 4849.00240X400Touchscreen3.2MPYESWiFi
Nokia Asha 5002.8"Rs. 3999.00240X400Touchscreen2MPYESWiFi
Nokia Asha 5013.0"Rs. 4599.00240X400Touchscreen2MPYESWiFi
Samsung Rex 703.0"Rs. 3.0"240X320Touchscreen2MPYESWiFi
Samsung Rex 803.0"Rs. 3990.00240X320Touchscreen3.2MPYESWiFi
Samsung Rex 903.5"Rs. 4588.00320X480Touchscreen3.2MPYESWiFi
abhijit_reddevil
Mar 1, 2014 at 10:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Friends,

Posting after a long long time. I am confused between S4 and Nexus 5. Which one do you suggest?

Thanks.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1354
Mar 1, 2014 at 11:26 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Friends,

Posting after a long long time. I am confused between S4 and Nexus 5. Which one do you suggest?

Thanks.

Get Nexus 5 if
- You want a high performance device
- Average battery life is ok with you
- You want android updates as soon as it releases
- Average camera will do

Get S4 if
- You want an overall good phone
- Need good battery life & camera
- Not the best, but good performance will do

In other words, S4 has better camera, battery life, screen(AMOLED screen) & some software goodies like Smart Stay & Multi window whereas N5 has best performance for price & fastest android updates.

I personally would choose Samsung, due to its battery life, screen & software
abhijit_reddevil
Mar 1, 2014 at 11:31 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Is it correct that S4 now ships with Android 4.4? Or is Jelly Bean 4.2 upgradeable to 4.4?
K
Mar 1, 2014 at 11:35 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Get Nexus 5 if
- You want a high performance device
- Average battery life is ok with you
- You want android updates as soon as it releases
- Average camera will do

Get S4 if
- You want an overall good phone
- Need good battery life & camera
- Not the best, but good performance will do

In other words, S4 has better camera, battery life, screen(AMOLED screen) & some software goodies like Smart Stay & Multi window whereas N5 has best performance for price & fastest android updates.

I personally would choose Samsung, due to its battery life, screen & software

Basically S4 is totally a waste!
Just software features,OLED and brand doesn't matter!

Here are CONs-
-Excessive lag
-Super Delicate
-Water prone
-High Signal Radiation
-Less battery durability(Charge cycles of battery are low)
-OVERRATED
-LoWeST Resale value!

Selling currently at 29k!

Instead get N5 or go with Z1.Beautiful phone

After MWC!
Z2,Lumia Icon are expected!

Or else N5 is best sub 30k
Z1 above 30k
Gionee Elife E7 sub 24k

Choose wisely!

All tech critics are nowadays claiming that Samsung "LACKS INNOVATION "
pulkitpopli2004
Mar 1, 2014 at 11:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

is it a good decision to go for BB Z10 at 17.9k?
sksundram
sksundram #1358
Mar 2, 2014 at 12:08 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

^^no sir. plz don't. it will be a grave mistake
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1359
Mar 2, 2014 at 10:58 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Basically S4 is totally a waste!
Just software features,OLED and brand doesn't matter!

Here are CONs-
-Excessive lag
-Super Delicate
-Water prone
-High Signal Radiation
-Less battery durability(Charge cycles of battery are low)
-OVERRATED
-LoWeST Resale value!

Selling currently at 29k!

Instead get N5 or go with Z1.Beautiful phone

After MWC!
Z2,Lumia Icon are expected!

Or else N5 is best sub 30k
Z1 above 30k
Gionee Elife E7 sub 24k

Choose wisely!

All tech critics are nowadays claiming that Samsung "LACKS INNOVATION "

I'm also disappointed with S5, I personally don't like it (or Z2, due to size)

Z1 is a very big phone (I've used Z which was big, Z1 is bigger)

To clear few things, except those at TDF, no one would say Samsung has bad resale value(most of their phones suck, that's true)
S4 doesn't lag at all. I've used my friend's S4 many times. Even my N4 seems to lag, if I continuously use it without restarting for 3-4 days.
I always advise my friends to restart their phones once every two days atleast.
As far as delicacy is concerned, all phones are delicate. Everyone uses a case for the same reason. My friend's S4 has fallen down few times, w/o case, but there are no cracks, just scratches.

Overrated ?? Ofcouse, its due to Samsung's marketing strategy.
Can't comment on radiation much, but its SAR value is approx same as N5

Brand value ? Samsung has much better after sales than HTC........ My friend's One V got few problems with earpiece about 6 months ago, he couldn't find service centre nearby ...... Durgapur has service centres of every other brand even MMX, Spice n all

As far as sub 24k is concerned, I would recommend Xperia ZR or ZL over Gionee, due to servicing issues

To make it clear, is's OP's decision, if he wants a performance phone or all round multimedia phone.

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Is it correct that S4 now ships with Android 4.4? Or is Jelly Bean 4.2 upgradeable to 4.4?

Upgradable to 4.4
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athulda #1360
Mar 2, 2014 at 6:20 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Just suggest me a samsung smartphone under 20k !!
Usage - Online gaming , Browsing , Instant messaging , etc etc.. !
Need - High battery backup , Good display , Need enough ram & processing speed with good support for almost all application & want to do multitasking , so phone shouldnt be neither heating upon that time nor lagged !!
Smart look , Updated Os , Good UI , Dont like dual sim so avoid duos !! Just like a phone Moto X :p
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1361
Mar 2, 2014 at 8:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Just suggest me a samsung smartphone under 20k !!
Usage - Online gaming , Browsing , Instant messaging , etc etc.. !
Need - High battery backup , Good display , Need enough ram & processing speed with good support for almost all application & want to do multitasking , so phone shouldnt be neither heating upon that time nor lagged !!
Smart look , Updated Os , Good UI , Dont like dual sim so avoid duos !! Just like a phone Moto X :p

Get a LG Optimus G E970 from geb.ebay.in or wait for Moto X launch or G2 Mini launch.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1362
Mar 2, 2014 at 8:50 PM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Just suggest me a samsung smartphone under 20k !!
Usage - Online gaming , Browsing , Instant messaging , etc etc.. !
Need - High battery backup , Good display , Need enough ram & processing speed with good support for almost all application & want to do multitasking , so phone shouldnt be neither heating upon that time nor lagged !!
Smart look , Updated Os , Good UI , Dont like dual sim so avoid duos !! Just like a phone Moto X :p

Samsung galaxy S4 Mini.............
As dual SIM is not your priority, Xperia SP is a better choice
G
Mar 11, 2014 at 10:12 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

guys could you suggest me a good device in 7k range... max 9k

operating system needed android

internal memory 8gb prefered but i don't think we can get that

any suggestions???


thanks
kaz
kaz #1364
Mar 12, 2014 at 11:50 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

guys could you suggest me a good device in 7k range... max 9k

operating system needed android

internal memory 8gb prefered but i don't think we can get that

any suggestions???


thanks

Many sites suggest Titanium S5 plus @10k is the best option today. Or checkout the Nokia X.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1365
Mar 12, 2014 at 1:03 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Many sites suggest Titanium S5 plus @10k is the best option today. Or checkout the Nokia X.
S duos 2 seems to be better than Nokia X, if you want a branded device......
kaz
kaz #1366
Mar 12, 2014 at 1:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

S duos 2 seems to be better than Nokia X, if you want a branded device......

true not sure if that cost's less than 10k ?
G
Mar 12, 2014 at 5:04 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

thanks guys

any suggestions for devices max 7k range.

seems like i don't have now that much cash

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guys could you suggest me a good device in 7k range... max 9k

operating system needed android

internal memory 8gb prefered but i don't think we can get that

any suggestions???


thanks

help??

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max 7k

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also give one branded international device suggestion
and one indian or chinese brand suggestion

please

thanks
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1368
Mar 12, 2014 at 9:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

S Duos 2 @ 8.7k with manufacturer warranty
Brand NEW Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 S7582 Black | eBay
G
Mar 12, 2014 at 9:48 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

thanks guys

i think i'll have to wriggle out some cash and get s2

thanks anupam that's a nice deal

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but i think flipkart's safe
Superayush
Superayush #1370
Mar 19, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

hey I need expert advice please
I wish to plan new mobile (android)
Requirements: smooth,good call quality,good video audio playback,good battery
Now I was considering to wait and buy moto X because of its positive review and some interesting features wrapped in almost stock android exp...
Why I have discarded nexus 5 is because or battery department
My question is that is moto x worth 24k knowing it contains not the latest hardware and might not receive future support?
Will moto G suffice me? And I could save 10k .?
Little confused but main thing is phone should last me good for 1 year or more without leaving complains
P.s. I am fine with 16gb fixed storage,don't store much of data but good battery call quality and latest android version and fluidity are priority
Thanks :)
dashing.sujay
Mar 19, 2014 at 12:05 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

^Just go ahead with moto G. Your use doesn't need extra 10k to be spent.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1372
Mar 19, 2014 at 9:03 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Moto X has better performance & better camera + some software goodies + AMOLED

As you need a phone that should have all basic things like FullHD video playback, say, then Moto G should be enough..... For 24k,i think ZR is better due to quad core processor + water proof
T
The Conqueror #1373
Mar 20, 2014 at 10:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

I'm planning to buy Moto G but what makes me reluctant is that some people are complaining of poor voice quality during calls and a bad camera. My budget is max 15K. Also why is "Grand Quattro" considered to be a crap phone here?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1374
Mar 21, 2014 at 11:26 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

I'm planning to buy Moto G but what makes me reluctant is that some people are complaining of poor voice quality during calls and a bad camera. My budget is max 15K. Also why is "Grand Quattro" considered to be a crap phone here?

the chipset is really weak, resolution is poor, ancient version of android, weak battery backup. if you want something other than Moto G, better wait. There been leaks of some new samsung phone coming soon. it'll have the same aged looks but maybe better internals. just don't expect HD display or waterproof.
T
The Conqueror #1375
Mar 21, 2014 at 9:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

What about Sony Xperia L?
the chipset is really weak, resolution is poor, ancient version of android, weak battery backup. if you want something other than Moto G, better wait. There been leaks of some new samsung phone coming soon. it'll have the same aged looks but maybe better internals. just don't expect HD display or waterproof.
T
The Conqueror #1377
Mar 21, 2014 at 9:36 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

The problem is I've lost my phone and cannot wait :\ Budget 15K
bubusam13
bubusam13 #1378
Mar 21, 2014 at 11:17 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

@sam I have a question. I am searching for a good phone from about 6 months and now tired. Should I move to Samsung or should I wait for Gionee s5.5 ? Would it be better ?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1379
Mar 22, 2014 at 12:38 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

The problem is I've lost my phone and cannot wait :\ Budget 15K

Either go for Moto G 16GB or Xperia L. Rest everything is powered by Mediatek chipset which in short means no OS update. ever.

@sam I have a question. I am searching for a good phone from about 6 months and now tired. Should I move to Samsung or should I wait for Gionee s5.5 ? Would it be better ?

Just an opinion, better to go for a moderately slim mobile than world's slimmest mobile. You'll have less heating issue, easy to grip, more durable in general. But as above, powered by Mediatek means you'll have to rely on Gionee for update (doubt they'll even update their mobile) or the half baked custom roms from XDA. If you are going Samsung route, better get S4. Already retailing for 27k at amazon. Also check Moto X but its a good 2k more than expected.
bubusam13
bubusam13 #1380
Mar 22, 2014 at 6:50 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Which one you suggest ? Moto X is good but with dual core. Does it really matters ?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1381
Mar 22, 2014 at 8:03 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Which one you suggest ? Moto X is good but with dual core. Does it really matters ?

AnandTech | Moto X Review

If we look at SunSpider, Octane and Kraken, you wouldn’t be able to tell that the Moto X used a dual-core Krait 300 vs. a quad-core offering. In all three benchmarks the Moto X delivers performance similar to the quad-core HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S 4 (US model) despite having half the cores.
bubusam13
bubusam13 #1382
Mar 22, 2014 at 9:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Ok I am convinced with Moto X. I one thing more important for a phone. How is the call quality ? I heard Moto G call quality is rated 5/10 :-(
arnabbiswasalsodeep
Mar 22, 2014 at 10:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Don't know about call quality but your voice will be clear cuz they won't put a cheap mic for their active voice processing
Also it must be 5/10 when considering it as a flagship
It has more than 2 cores but only 2 are dedicated for application processing. It has custom x8 chip which has low power consuming cores of which one is for active notifications and one for active voice
Buy the phone, you wont be sad
It will be like living in the future
K
Mar 22, 2014 at 10:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Don't know about call quality but your voice will be clear cuz they won't put a cheap mic for their active voice processing
Also it must be 5/10 when considering it as a flagship
It has more than 2 cores but only 2 are dedicated for application processing. It has custom x8 chip which has low power consuming cores of which one is for active notifications and one for active voice
Buy the phone, you wont be sad
It will be like living in the future

+1 for this

To mention it has one of the best voice assistants!
Way better than SIRI.
kaz
kaz #1385
Mar 24, 2014 at 12:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

LG L70 Dual and L90 Dual running Android 4.4 now available in India for Rs. 14500 and Rs. 17499

Moto G has a new rival....G2 mini might come soon
sushovan
sushovan #1386
Mar 24, 2014 at 12:42 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

L90 Looks very good. But L70 is overpriced, should have been priced ~12K.
kaz
kaz #1387
Mar 24, 2014 at 12:44 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Yup !!! those are MRPs I guess, selling price will be different....
arnabbiswasalsodeep
Mar 24, 2014 at 2:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Well what will be good
LG L90 or Karbonn octane plus?
S
Mar 27, 2014 at 7:39 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

From where will i get original replacement parts (LCD)for xperia neo v?
D
d3b #1390
Mar 28, 2014 at 3:18 AM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

guyz, need your help buying a smartphone.:shock:


1. Budget? 7k to 8k or 8.5k(at most)
2. Display type and size? minimum 5 Inch
3. Form Factor? BAR(square preferrable, not those rounded corners), Full Touch, Slim (optional)
4. Preferred choice of brand? Karbon, Micromax, Videocon or any with good config.
5. What camera option you want? at least 5 MP but WITH flash
6. Preferred operating system? Android 4.2
7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, Wifi etc): 3G +2G+edge(3G always not available) , (Operating Freq- quadband preferrable), hotspot
8. Primary use of handset: Surfing, Music, Music Productivity Apps, PDF, Playing HD videos
9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
Datawind Pocketsurfer 3G5 Black
iBall Andi 4.5 Ripple 3G Black
XOLO Q1000 Opus Black
Micromax Canvas Juice A77
Micromax Canvas Fun A76 (Red)
10. I am a bass lover. I connect my phones with woofer & high quality bass headsets.
11. Any other criteria: 1 GB Ram Preferrable, Will use lots of APKs (will use microSD for that purpose), Small games, not a Gamer really.
12. USB OTG Support will be nice.
13. Battery backup should be atleast OK.
14. Less Heat is more green.:cool:

Note: My pin is 731204, and lots of gadgets online are not available here.:aaargh:
arnabbiswasalsodeep
Mar 28, 2014 at 9:44 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Zen Ultraphone 701HD
Is the best steal
And snapdeal has COD at your pincode too

Check here
m.snapdeal.com/product/zen-ultrafone-701hd/1354945
bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy #1392
Mar 28, 2014 at 11:24 AM
Re: Mobile Buying Guide

Gionee M2 @ 10k is best phone in its price category with a huge battery of 4200mah.

Link: *www.amazon.in/Gionee-M2-Black/dp/B...UTF8&qid=1395986088&sr=1-1&keywords=gionee+m2
D
d3b #1393
Mar 28, 2014 at 12:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

WOW, that's a good phone.:shock: But the Operating Freq is GSM 900/1800 MHz. I've experienced "no tower" and "network searching" using dual band mobiles.:-? Has anyone tested this phone. How is the signal quality of this phone?
G
Gary M #1394
Mar 28, 2014 at 2:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

All tech critics are nowadays claiming that Samsung "LACKS INNOVATION "

I know these are a bit old to quote.

But I have to agree with that statement, I've heard a lot of people say the Samsung Galaxy S2 was the last unique phone Samsung has ever released. The S3 was fine for me and I loved the increase in Size, the S4 was brilliant because I got enticed by all the little futuristic things it could do. Therefore i bought the thing, using a phone without touching it, looking away and having it pause. It was pretty brilliant.

Then Samsung announced the S5, and I can't even explain how disappointing that was for me because it's off the scale. I partly blame people who made exaggerated rumors and Samsung for perpetuating them. Samsung had said it is going back to basics because their phones have been too similar to each other and that was probably the biggest thing people complained about for the S4, which led me to believe the rumors about the new design and a new user interface. But no, touchwiz lives on within Samsung and it's still a rectangular oval shaped phone with the same things it's done before and a few new useless tricks up its sleeve.

I say " useless tricks " because I also feel Samsung's Marketing was WAY OFF with this phone. They probably ran a Survey in the United States of America for what consumers wanted in a new phone and they let those consumers decide for the whole world what it wants from the new Galaxy which is nonsense because I am not into exercising to the point where I need a phone and watch that will help me exercise. I have a fitness trainer for a reason. I am not some guy in New York who takes jogs in Central Park everyday and so forth and it feels to me that this phone was created exactly for these types of people and neglects the rest of us or renders us as less important for the purpose of that phone. Thus me seeing it and rendering it as useless, their marketing department missed the mark completely here. At least release a sports edition of the phone that's focused for your exercising fanatics. Don't make it a general product.

Thus I am leaving Android for iOS, Apple has the same Hardware design year in year out but at least there is something new you can look forward to in the software that is tailored for EVERYBODY and not a specific consumer in the market. Also it is economically sound to be with Apple as opposed to Samsung because as opposed to Samsung releasing at least 5 new phones every year, you will spend much less buying 1 phone in a space of 2 years which is Apple's release duration if I'm not Mistaken. Initial release that is and not ad on's

I'm also disappointed with S5, I personally don't like it (or Z2, due to size)

Z1 is a very big phone (I've used Z which was big, Z1 is bigger)

To clear few things, except those at TDF, no one would say Samsung has bad resale value(most of their phones suck, that's true)
S4 doesn't lag at all. I've used my friend's S4 many times. Even my N4 seems to lag, if I continuously use it without restarting for 3-4 days.
I always advise my friends to restart their phones once every two days atleast.
As far as delicacy is concerned, all phones are delicate. Everyone uses a case for the same reason. My friend's S4 has fallen down few times, w/o case, but there are no cracks, just scratches.

Overrated ?? Ofcouse, its due to Samsung's marketing strategy.
Can't comment on radiation much, but its SAR value is approx same as N5

Brand value ? Samsung has much better after sales than HTC........ My friend's One V got few problems with earpiece about 6 months ago, he couldn't find service centre nearby ...... Durgapur has service centres of every other brand even MMX, Spice n all

As far as sub 24k is concerned, I would recommend Xperia ZR or ZL over Gionee, due to servicing issues

To make it clear, is's OP's decision, if he wants a performance phone or all round multimedia phone.

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Upgradable to 4.4

I agree with this, I have an S4 and it's not as bad as depicted above. But I'm extremely disappointed with Samsung.
D
d3b #1395
Mar 28, 2014 at 11:30 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

guyz, need your help buying a smartphone.:shock:


1. Budget? 7k to 8k or 8.5k(at most)
2. Display type and size? minimum 5 Inch
3. Form Factor? BAR(square preferrable, not those rounded corners), Full Touch, Slim (optional)
4. Preferred choice of brand? Karbon, Micromax, Videocon or any with good config.
5. What camera option you want? at least 5 MP but WITH flash
6. Preferred operating system? Android 4.2
7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, Wifi etc): 3G +2G+edge(3G always not available) , (Operating Freq- quadband preferrable), hotspot
8. Primary use of handset: Surfing, Music, Music Productivity Apps, PDF, Playing HD videos
9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?

10. I am a bass lover. I connect my phones with woofer & high quality bass headsets.
11. Any other criteria: 1 GB Ram Preferrable, Will use lots of APKs (will use microSD for that purpose), Small games, not a Gamer really.
12. USB OTG Support will be nice.
13. Battery backup should be atleast OK.
14. Less Heat is more green.:cool:

Note: My pin is 731204, and lots of gadgets online are not available here.:aaargh:

Budget increased to 9k. any more suggestions? Will buy today from local market. Sold old mobiles via olx.:ssshhh: Need a mobile now, urgent.:hyper:

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Budget increased to 9k. any more suggestions? Will buy today from local market. Sold old mobiles via olx.:ssshhh: Need a mobile now, urgent.:hyper:
I finally bought Gionee G3 Gpad (white) from local store for Rs 9250. I bought this for following reasons-

i)Quad core MediaTek MT6589, Cortex A7 1.2 GHz
ii)PowerVR Series5XT GPU
iii)GSM-850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS-900/2100 MHz
iv)13.97cm (5.5″) screen
v)GPRS, EDGE, 3G
vi)5.0 Mega AF, Auto focus, LED flash
vii)Android OS, v4.2 Jelly bean
viii)High quality Flip-cover+ 2 high quality screen protector bundled

The two things I sacrificed are display resolution and 512 MB RAM, battery capacity is low-2250mAH.
But otherwise the specs looks good to me, and it has most of the things I needed. Camera is good too.

Just need to know, is E-Compass ok for accurate location? A-GPS needs mobile data. Can I have offline navigation without using mobile data?
Shah
Shah #1396
Mar 29, 2014 at 8:28 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION]: In post #5, the link of HTC Desire 310 is wrong. Correct it ASAP.
bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy #1397
Mar 29, 2014 at 8:50 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Is india times shopping reliable and trust worthy site to buy mobiles from?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1398
Mar 29, 2014 at 1:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Is india times shopping reliable and trust worthy site to buy mobiles from?

got lots of -ve review. i'll say stick to Amazon or Flipkart. or snapdeal with COD.

[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION]: In post #5, the link of HTC Desire 310 is wrong. Correct it ASAP.

fixed :)
kaz
kaz #1399
Mar 29, 2014 at 2:24 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

+1 for Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal and Ebay only if you read their listing correctly :)
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rakesh_ic #1401
Mar 29, 2014 at 4:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Guys how good is Nokia Asha 5xx series. I am looking for a <4inch touchscreen and easy to use OS for my parents. They dont need a smart phone but I want them to get the feel of touchscreens with better and bigger icon view (so that they dont require the reading glass to zoom it for them)??
kaz
kaz #1402
Mar 29, 2014 at 5:39 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Better than entry level android phones specially when you are planning it for a less techie person :)
arsenalfan001
Apr 4, 2014 at 7:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Does G2 16GB has a memory card slot?
sushovan
sushovan #1404
Apr 4, 2014 at 8:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

G2 doesn't have memory card slot for either variant in India.
bubusam13
bubusam13 #1405
Apr 4, 2014 at 9:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Bought Grand 2 for 18k... no it's not second hand. I need a dual SIM. So bought it, else would have gone for Galaxy S4 or nexus 5 or Moto X which were in my list. Got it so cheap and I think it's the best available dual SIM from a well known brand other than HTC ONE.
coderunknown
coderunknown #1406
Apr 4, 2014 at 10:51 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

18k is really cheap for Grand 2. congrats.
bubusam13
bubusam13 #1407
Apr 4, 2014 at 11:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Thanks. Yes its really cheap, so I didn't think twice. Will post pics soon in the latest purchase thread.

Actually I made up my mind before that my next phone will be a AMOLED display :-( but I had to compromise for a dual SIM as it will help me separate my work life and personal life :|
K
Apr 5, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

You would have spent 1k more for Canvas Knight!
Better looks
Better Screen
More reliability
Best resale value!
coderunknown
coderunknown #1409
Apr 5, 2014 at 1:58 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

You would have spent 1k more for Canvas Knight!
Better looks
Better Screen
More reliability
Best resale value!

more reliable? Micromax is rebranding FLY/BLU mobile with Knight being rebranded Wiko Highway or something like that. can't say they are reliable that way. and about better resale value, better to get a reliable phone and use it for 3yr+ than go for things like resale value.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1410
Apr 5, 2014 at 2:02 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

more reliable? Micromax is rebranding others mobile. can't say they are reliable. and about better resale value, better to get a reliable phone and use it for 3yr+ than go for things like resale value.

+1 to this

just give your phone (if its working) to someone you know and needs it.
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hitesh #1411
Apr 14, 2014 at 9:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION]
Shouldn't Aqua i5 be in 10-15k category ?

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SoC in S5 plus is green whereas in 406Q it isn't. Any reason ? AFAIK MT6582 and Snapdragon 200 8212 are quite similar
coderunknown
coderunknown #1412
Apr 14, 2014 at 10:36 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION]
Shouldn't Aqua i5 be in 10-15k category ?

price keeps jumping up and down. it was ~9.5k a month ago now it retails for 10k+

SoC in S5 plus is green whereas in 406Q it isn't. Any reason ? AFAIK MT6582 and Snapdragon 200 8212 are quite similar

snapdragon 200 seems to be on the slower side (GPU) than MT6582 (not 6582M). i'll check and update the stats. as this is a completely new chipset, not much benchmarks available for comparison.
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hitesh #1413
Apr 14, 2014 at 11:01 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

price keeps jumping up and down. it was ~9.5k a month ago now it retails for 10k+



snapdragon 200 seems to be on the slower side (GPU) than MT6582 (not 6582M). i'll check and update the stats. as this is a completely new chipset, not much benchmarks available for comparison.

Ok


IMO Snap 200 should be green too. GPU may be a little slower, but you gotta agree Snap 200 quad @ 7k is really good

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btw Is there any better option than 406Q in a 7k budget ? I'm closing in on it
coderunknown
coderunknown #1414
Apr 14, 2014 at 11:26 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

IMO Snap 200 should be green too. GPU may be a little slower, but you gotta agree Snap 200 quad @ 7k is really good

i just highlight the best h/w you are getting at a price range. for those offering normal h/w but excellent VFM, there is My smartphone pick.

btw Is there any better option than 406Q in a 7k budget ? I'm closing in on it

go for it. if you are lucky, lava may release android 4.4 in the near future. or maybe custom rom based on next android release, though chances are almost nil for that.
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hitesh #1415
Apr 14, 2014 at 11:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Just wondering, why did you chose A510S instead of 406Q in My Smartphone Pick ?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1416
Apr 15, 2014 at 3:04 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Just wondering, why did you chose A510S instead of 406Q in My Smartphone Pick ?

oh, forgot to update that list :oops: will do it soon.
mayoorite
mayoorite #1417
Apr 15, 2014 at 7:29 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Price Range: 10-15K


Smartphone Type: Android
MobileOperating SystemDisplayResolutionCameraDual SimProcessorGPURamInternal Memory
Gionee Elife E3Android 4.24.7" IPS LCD720X1280 (312ppi)8MP (flash, 1080p)YESMediaTek MT6589 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)SGX 5441GB16GB
Gionee Elife E5Android 4.24.8" S-AMOLED720X1280 (306ppi)8MP (flash, 1080p)NOMediaTek MT6589T 1.5Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)SGX 5441GB16GB
Gionee Gpad G2Android 4.25.3" IPS LCD540X960 (208ppi)8MP (flash, 1080p)YESMediaTek MT6589 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)SGX 5441GB4GB
HTC Desire 310Android 4.24.5"480X854 (208ppi)5MP (1080p)YESMediaTek MT6582M 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)Mali-400 MP21GB4GB
Huawei Ascend G610Android 4.25.0" IPS LCD540X960 (220ppi)5MP (flash, 720p)YESMediaTek MT6589M 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)SGX 5441GB4GB
Lenovo A859Android 4.25.0" IPS LCD720X1280 (294ppi)8MP (flash, 1080p)YESMediaTek MT6582 1.3Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)Mali-400 MP21GB8GB
Lenovo S660Android 4.24.7" IPS LCD540X960 (234ppi)8MP (flash, 1080p)YESMediaTek MT6582 1.3Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)Mali-400 MP21GB8GB
LG L70Android 4.44.5" IPS LCD400X800 (199ppi)8MP (flash, 720p)YESSnapdragon 200 1.2Ghz dualcore (Cortex A7)Adreno 3021GB4GB
Motorola Moto G (8GB)Android 4.44.5" IPS LCD720X1280 (326ppi)5MP (flash, 720p)YESSnapdragon 400 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)Adreno 3051GB8GB (non-expandable)
Motorola Moto G (16GB)Android 4.44.5" IPS LCD720X1280 (326ppi)5MP (flash, 720p)YESSnapdragon 400 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)Adreno 3051GB16GB (non-expandable)
Oppo NeoAndroid 4.24.5" IPS LCD480X800 (207ppi)5MP (flash, 720p)YESMediaTek MT6582 1.3Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)Mali-400 MP2512MB4GB
Panasonic P31Android 4.25.0" IPS LCD480X854 (196ppi)8MP (flash)YESMediaTek MT6582 1.3Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)Mali-400 MP21GB4GB
Panasonic P51Android 4.25.0" IPS LCD720X1280 (294ppi)8MP (flash, 1080p)YESMediaTek MT6589 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)SGX 5441GB4GB
Sony Xperia LAndroid 4.24.3"480X854 (228ppi)8MP (flash, 720p)NOSnapdragon S4 Plus 1Ghz dualcore (Krait)Adreno 3051GB8GB
Sony Xperia MAndroid 4.34.0"480X854 (245ppi)5MP (flash, 720p)NOSnapdragon S4 Plus 1Ghz dualcore (Krait)Adreno 3051GB4GB
Sony Xperia M DualAndroid 4.34.0"480X854 (245ppi)5MP (flash, 720p)YESSnapdragon S4 Plus 1Ghz dualcore (Krait)Adreno 3051GB4GB


Smartphone Type: Windows Phone
MobileOperating SystemDisplayResolutionCameraProcessorGPURamInternal Memory
Nokia Lumia 620Windows Phone 8 GDR33.8"480X800 (246ppi)5MP (flash, 720p)Snapdragon S4 Plus 1Ghz dualcore (Krait)Adreno 305512MB8GB
Nokia Lumia 625Windows Phone 8 GDR34.7"480X800 (199ppi)5MP (flash, 1080p)Snapdragon S4 Plus 1.2Ghz dualcore (Krait)Adreno 305512MB8GB
Please include Price of each mobile in the above list , it will be more helpful.:wow:
tkin
tkin #1418
Apr 15, 2014 at 11:07 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Hey sam, I have found a mistake in your mobile picks, under 30-35k, LG G2 16GB/32GB does not have a microsd slot.
coderunknown
coderunknown #1419
Apr 15, 2014 at 12:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Hey sam, I have found a mistake in your mobile picks, under 30-35k, LG G2 16GB/32GB does not have a microsd slot.

thanks. fixed

Please include Price of each mobile in the above list , it will be more helpful.:wow:

not possible from my side. price fluctuate. click on the mobile name. 91mobile has all the price info you need from almost all online stores.
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hitesh #1420
Apr 16, 2014 at 11:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION]
Why haven't you mentioned battery in International brands ?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1421
Apr 17, 2014 at 2:03 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION]
Why haven't you mentioned battery in International brands ?

from 15k only. before that including battery makes the width a bit too much as dual sim is included too.
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andy_65_in #1422
Apr 18, 2014 at 1:07 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

suggestion for smartphone under Rs 10,000.00 in android-need it for browsing,some kid games,wifi and 3g,internet banking,decent camera,safe SAR values,known brands,NO chinese please,samsung preferred,please suggest both optiions that is with and without QWERTY
kaz
kaz #1423
Apr 18, 2014 at 1:44 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

suggestion for smartphone under Rs 10,000.00 in android-need it for browsing,some kid games,wifi and 3g,internet banking,decent camera,safe SAR values,known brands,NO chinese please,samsung preferred,please suggest both optiions that is with and without QWERTY

Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2
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andy_65_in #1424
Apr 18, 2014 at 6:51 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Assisted GPS, GLOSS Support-what does this mean for the samsung gal s duos 2-does it have a regular gps.also where should i buy it from-a authorised ealer or these online websites.also KAZ any other brand phone with better features but similar price-thanks
coderunknown
coderunknown #1425
Apr 18, 2014 at 7:51 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Assisted GPS, GLOSS Support-what does this mean for the samsung gal s duos 2-does it have a regular gps.also where should i buy it from-a authorised ealer or these online websites.also KAZ any other brand phone with better features but similar price-thanks

if you can live without dual sim, Xperia E1 single sim for 7.5k is an excellent deal. buy from online portal like flipkart or check locally. buying from authorized store will cost you lot more.

GLONASS is navigation system similar to GPS designed by Russia.
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andy_65_in #1426
Apr 18, 2014 at 9:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

difference of almost Rs 2000.00 in flipkart and samsung e store for Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2.is flopkart reliable and do they offer the same warantee as samsung
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netkrzr #1427
Apr 21, 2014 at 9:00 AM
XOLO Standoff.

Xolo a510s vs q700s vs q800-x edition

help please.
just not able to make up my mind.
arnabbiswasalsodeep
Apr 21, 2014 at 9:15 AM
Re: XOLO Standoff.

Xolo a510s vs q700s vs q800-x edition

help please.
just not able to make up my mind.

Q800-X
Whats ur requirements?
X has a good cam+flash, a good display and is a good spec'd
kaz
kaz #1429
Apr 21, 2014 at 9:53 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

[MENTION=279699]netkrzr[/MENTION] I would advice you to stay away from these brands. I have seen my friends suffering after buying Xolo and Gionee phones. Recently the battery of my friend's Xolo Q700 has started swelling and he will have to buy a new one because he says battery comes with 6 months of warranty only.
[MENTION=29811]andy_65_in[/MENTION] Buy from flipkart or amazon and you won't face any warranty issues. Also checkout in local stores, you might get a nice deal.
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netkrzr #1430
Apr 21, 2014 at 10:20 AM
Re: XOLO Standoff.

[MENTION=279699]netkrzr[/MENTION] I would advice you to stay away from these brands. I have seen my friends suffering after buying Xolo and Gionee phones. Recently the battery of my friend's Xolo Q700 has started swelling and he will have to buy a new one because he says battery comes with 6 months of warranty only.
[MENTION=29811]andy_65_in[/MENTION] Buy from flipkart or amazon and you won't face any warranty issues. Also checkout in local stores, you might get a nice deal.

i think the problem was with xolo q700i
does ur friend have q700s or q700i?

also can u suggest any branded 3g mobile with atleast 1gb ram, 4gb rom and front camera.

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Q800-X
Whats ur requirements?
X has a good cam+flash, a good display and is a good spec'd

thanx for ur reply mate

i am no xpert but doesnt q700s and q800s x-ed have the same camera?
dnt care much for the front camera:wink:

as for the display both a510s and q800s have 245ppi pixel density.

xolo a510s has a nice metallic body and dual led flash as flipkart tells me
q800s has compass but is a year old

q700s has the best gpu i think
not sure please correct me if i am wrong.


so like i said...standoff!!! :p
kaz
kaz #1431
Apr 21, 2014 at 3:03 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

[MENTION=279699]netkrzr[/MENTION] I don't think you will get 1GB ram under 10k from branded manufacturers. Though you have the option of Lumia 525 but there is no front camera and definitely no android too :p
If I had the option of buying a new phone under 10k, I would choose Lumia 525 over other local brands.

Or you can wait for Moto E.
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andy_65_in #1432
Apr 21, 2014 at 9:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

whats so gerat abt android kitkat
amjath
amjath #1433
Apr 21, 2014 at 11:41 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

whats so gerat abt android kitkat

Ok google
Art
While listening to music, lockscreen shows album art
immersive mode
Semi transparent status bar
More butter more chocolate
tkin
tkin #1434
Apr 22, 2014 at 10:19 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Ok google
Art
While listening to music, lockscreen shows album art
immersive mode
Semi transparent status bar
More butter more chocolate
I don't have ART :(
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1435
Apr 22, 2014 at 11:47 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

^ go to setting->developer tools-> select runtime (Dalvik or ART).
Titanium Backup, whatsapp and some others apps may not work with ART.
tkin
tkin #1436
Apr 22, 2014 at 11:54 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

^ go to setting->developer tools-> select runtime (Dalvik or ART).
Titanium Backup, whatsapp and some others apps may not work with ART.
Not there, its been stripped out :evil:
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1437
Apr 23, 2014 at 12:01 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Not there, its been stripped out :evil:

ART or developer tools?

if the later one, *wirelessmash.com/blog/enable-disable-developer-options-android-kitkat/

Go to Settings > About Phone . Tap on Build Number 7 times to enable the “Developer Options”.
tkin
tkin #1438
Apr 23, 2014 at 12:07 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

ART or developer tools?

if the later one, *wirelessmash.com/blog/enable-disable-developer-options-android-kitkat/
No no, dev is there, ART had been stripped out, damn LG.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1439
Apr 23, 2014 at 12:22 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

there is little to no change in performance when you switch runtimes. synthetic benchmarks go a little down while the real performance increased a fraction. I use Motorola optimised Dalvik (used in Moto X and not compatible with CM11) in my LGOG running Paranoid Android. hence no difference in both runtimes. :D

though ART may overtake Dalvik's performance in 12-15 months. (still don't know why Titanium Backup and Whatsapp are incompatible with it. :( )
coderunknown
coderunknown #1440
Apr 23, 2014 at 3:14 PM
Re: XOLO Standoff.

Xolo a510s vs q700s vs q800-x edition

help please.
just not able to make up my mind.

wait for Moto E. Should be priced at 8.5-10k. Won't pack quadcore processor like XOLO but much more reliable. But may have to wait a month or two.
arnabbiswasalsodeep
Apr 23, 2014 at 6:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Sony xperia sp or lg l90
I prefer l90 cuz its darn cheap than sp
I want it for custom rom development
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hitesh #1442
Apr 29, 2014 at 6:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION] and others -
Do you have any idea about lenovo's service in case of mobiles. It is very good in case of laptops
Superayush
Superayush #1443
May 6, 2014 at 2:26 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION] htc desire 816 dual has 2600 mah battery not 3000 :)
quicky008
quicky008 #1444
May 8, 2014 at 5:46 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Someone i know wants to sell me his 3 months old Samsung Galaxy grand phone for Rs 9000-is it worth buying at this price?How much does a new Galaxy grand currently sell for?The phone is in good working condition and is virtually scratchless.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1445
May 8, 2014 at 9:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

^ better buy a new Moto G/E
coderunknown
coderunknown #1446
May 9, 2014 at 12:58 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Someone i know wants to sell me his 3 months old Samsung Galaxy grand phone for Rs 9000-is it worth buying at this price?How much does a new Galaxy grand currently sell for?The phone is in good working condition and is virtually scratchless.

one of the best camera phones i have ever used under 20k. sadly, the list ends there. (extremely) Poor battery backup, bulky, slightly laggy. Screen was ok so won't complain unnecessarily but 480p resolution is a bit too less. Best to avoid Grand irrespective of the price unless you want a camera centric phone.

PS: Samsung did a complete overhaul of Grand with Grand 2. the original was that bad.
quicky008
quicky008 #1447
May 9, 2014 at 1:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

one of the best camera phones i have ever used under 20k. sadly, the list ends there. (extremely) Poor battery backup, bulky, slightly laggy. Screen was ok so won't complain unnecessarily but 480p resolution is a bit too less. Best to avoid Grand irrespective of the price unless you want a camera centric phone.

PS: Samsung did a complete overhaul of Grand with Grand 2. the original was that bad.

Yes,the camera quality of Grand is really very impressive-far better than other phones in its price range-even grand 2's camera is slightly inferior as compared to it.Although Grand 2 has superior technical specifications,I've heard that its plagued by overheating and a myriad of other issues which were not present in the original grand.The reason I'm interested in that phone is because of its low price i.e. Rs 9000 as a new one costs around Rs 17000 or more and its simply not possible for me to spend more than 8-9k on a phone right now.

[MENTION=145143]SaiyanGoku[/MENTION]:Moto G is a pretty good phone but its priced at around 13k,which is out of my budget.
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NVIDIAGeek #1448
May 10, 2014 at 1:46 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

I want to know if HTC One M8 feels a lot bigger in hand than G2, anybody here held both the phones?
.jRay.
.jRay. #1449
May 10, 2014 at 6:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

I want to know if HTC One M8 feels a lot bigger in hand than G2, anybody here held both the phones?

HTC one m8 looks a lot bigger than the g2. Don't know about the feel but can say that it must feel bigger.
amjath
amjath #1450
May 10, 2014 at 7:58 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Handling
Handling the second generation HTC One is an absolute pleasure. The curved back and rounded metal edges deliver a superb feel in hand, while the traditionally placed on-screen navigation buttons are a welcome departure from the awkward dual-key setup of the previous model.
In line with our high expectations, the HTC One (M8) deserves nothing but praise for its design and finish. The smartphone has retained the wonderful visual presence of the original, yet it looks fresh thanks to the new color schemes and evolved design.
Ergonomics have been improved too. Despite growing slightly in size compared to its predecessor, the HTC M8 feels and handles better.
*www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_m8-review-1062p2.php
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NVIDIAGeek #1451
May 10, 2014 at 8:20 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

^Great then. I'm highly inclined to this phone, but still waiting for G3.
amjath
amjath #1452
May 10, 2014 at 8:22 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

^Great then. I'm highly inclined to this phone, but still waiting for G3.

There are various leaks and pictures too, so u dont have to wait. Trust me these leaks are real nowadays
.jRay.
.jRay. #1453
May 10, 2014 at 8:31 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

There are various leaks and pictures too, so u dont have to wait. Trust me these leaks are real nowadays

And that awesome ui.

I have it on my G2 now.
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NVIDIAGeek #1454
May 11, 2014 at 3:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

There are various leaks and pictures too, so u dont have to wait. Trust me these leaks are real nowadays

I've seen them all. There's not one perfectly captured photo, every photo is captured at an angle. I need to see comparisons with other phones.

HTC's speakers make me want to buy that phone. I play music out loud and sunshine (or moon) isn't my friend, and also it irritates me when I wear head/earphones for a longer time.
K
May 11, 2014 at 6:12 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Guys a gift for mom on Mother's Day!

5-8k budget
Android,WP preferred!

I have short listed
-Sony E1
-Nokia X

Any other suggestions guys???
amjath
amjath #1456
May 11, 2014 at 7:52 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Guys a gift for mom on Mother's Day!

5-8k budget
Android,WP preferred!

I have short listed
-Sony E1
-Nokia X

Any other suggestions guys???

A little stretch can get Lumia 525
tanmaymohan
tanmaymohan #1458
May 11, 2014 at 9:01 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Or 520 ?
D
Dastan #1459
May 13, 2014 at 1:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Guys a gift for mom on Mother's Day!

5-8k budget
Android,WP preferred!

I have short listed
-Sony E1
-Nokia X

Any other suggestions guys???

Why not moto E - Rs 6999/-
sushovan
sushovan #1460
May 13, 2014 at 2:15 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Nokia X is complete crap. E1 is doomed now Moto E is launched unless you are a die hard music lover and can compromise on everything.
M
matrixx #1461
May 13, 2014 at 2:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

how come E1 already in market with positive review phone could compare with Moto E just launching today!!! Even no one has in hand this moment?!!

Hmm, Moto effect! (or afection!)
K
KayKashyap #1462
May 13, 2014 at 4:31 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

The moto effect ! :D
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1463
May 13, 2014 at 5:12 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Guys a gift for mom on Mother's Day!

5-8k budget
Android,WP preferred!

I have short listed
-Sony E1
-Nokia X

Any other suggestions guys???

Moto E hands down :D
amjath
amjath #1466
May 13, 2014 at 6:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Why not moto E - Rs 6999/-

As soon as I saw its price, First I remembered is kunalgujarathi's post and my friend's query
H
harsh1387 #1467
May 13, 2014 at 10:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Need a quick opinion as I have no knowledge in this category. Between Moto E and Xolo Q1000 Opus which one is a better buy?

It's for my dad. Primary need is Good call quality, battery life and should look good, screen size at least 4 inch minimum. Budget- 7 to 8k max.
amjath
amjath #1468
May 13, 2014 at 11:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Need a quick opinion as I have no knowledge in this category. Between Moto E and Xolo Q1000 Opus which one is a better buy?

It's for my dad. Primary need is Good call quality, battery life and should look good, screen size at least 4 inch minimum. Budget- 7 to 8k max.

Moto e eyes closed.
K
KayKashyap #1469
May 27, 2014 at 11:21 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

can i buy htc desire 816 for 23K? :D suggestions please..
.jRay.
.jRay. #1470
May 27, 2014 at 11:28 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

can i buy htc desire 816 for 23K? :D suggestions please..

Yes you can.

But don't,

buy moto x instead. It's Better.. or you can consider xperia sp.
sushovan
sushovan #1471
May 27, 2014 at 11:28 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Get Xperia ZR or Moto X or even a second hand/imported LG G2 instead of that overpriced crap for 23K.
K
KayKashyap #1472
May 27, 2014 at 11:35 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Yes you can.

But don't,

buy moto x instead. It's Better.. or you can consider xperia sp.

No sony,had enough fun with BOX! :-/ :D

indeed,moto x is better,but im worried about non-expandable Storage.

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Get Xperia ZR or Moto X or even a second hand/imported LG G2 instead of that overpriced crap for 23K.

please explain why its crap,i already know its a got a weak processor,other than that?
.jRay.
.jRay. #1473
May 27, 2014 at 11:38 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

No sony,had enough fun with BOX! :-/ :D

indeed,moto x is better,but im worried about non-expandable Storage.


Check out lg gpro then.

It has a 64gb expandable storage.
K
KayKashyap #1474
May 27, 2014 at 11:41 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Check out lg gpro then.

It has a 64gb expandable storage.

Ok i'll look into it.
thanks and whats your take on S4?
sushovan
sushovan #1477
May 27, 2014 at 12:18 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

No sony,had enough fun with BOX! :-/ :D

indeed,moto x is better,but im worried about non-expandable Storage.

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please explain why its crap,i already know its a got a weak processor,other than that?

Sensible buyers dont buy a humongous phone with a display,processor,gpu which are far behind the competition and poor battery by shelling out 23K when there are plenty of better choices avaliable. Unless you are fan of dumb phablets and Megapixels, I dont see any reason buying this and Xperia T2 Ultra. Even the Xperia SP @17K has better SoC than these.
K
KayKashyap #1478
May 27, 2014 at 12:55 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Sensible buyers dont buy a humongous phone with a display,processor,gpu which are far behind the competition and poor battery by shelling out 23K when there are plenty of better choices avaliable. Unless you are fan of dumb phablets and Megapixels, I dont see any reason buying this and Xperia T2 Ultra. Even the Xperia SP @17K has better SoC than these.

True. Thanks for the details.
ankush28
ankush28 #1479
May 27, 2014 at 2:58 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Need a quick opinion as I have no knowledge in this category. Between Moto E and Xolo Q1000 Opus which one is a better buy?

It's for my dad. Primary need is Good call quality, battery life and should look good, screen size at least 4 inch minimum. Budget- 7 to 8k max.
Get Moto E.
Opus has broadcom SoC which I think everyone should avoid due to lack of proper support.
can i buy htc desire 816 for 23K? :D suggestions please..

As suggested Moto X is much better option. Desire 816 is overpriced.
C
May 27, 2014 at 3:20 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Awesome post Sam for this international brands. I thinks by these post many people are being helpful.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1481
May 28, 2014 at 1:03 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION] : Processor of Xperia ZR is better than Moto X(Quad core krait vs dual core) . Just put ZR's processor in green colour when you find time

Suggestions for a phone, max 15k budget. Moto G ruled out because more storage required. Shortlisted phone Huawei Honor 3C. Anything bad about it? Dual sim phone preferred
pratik385
pratik385 #1482
May 28, 2014 at 1:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Guys, I'm getting Nexus 5 32gb Black at 400$ =~ 24k
Should i go for it?
sushovan
sushovan #1483
May 28, 2014 at 1:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Go for Lenovo S660 instead of Honor 3C. You can also consider L90 Dual, but it doesnt come with light sensor :thumbdown:
kaz
kaz #1484
May 28, 2014 at 2:42 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Guys, I'm getting Nexus 5 32gb Black at 400$ =~ 24k
Should i go for it?

What are you waiting for? It won't get any cheaper....

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G3 16GB @691$...It will break a***$ if it comes here in the same range, 42-45k...
Anyone planing to get one?
ankush28
ankush28 #1485
May 28, 2014 at 4:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

What are you waiting for? It won't get any cheaper....

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G3 16GB @691$...It will break a***$ if it comes here in the same range, 42-45k...
Anyone planing to get one?

Yes my friend is planning to get G3( He is bored from his shitty Galaxy Grand :razz: :lol: )
$hadow
$hadow #1486
May 28, 2014 at 5:22 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Yes my friend is planning to get G3( He is bored from his shitty Galaxy Grand :razz: :lol: )
I am also getting one but when it will be around 40k not more than that.
ankush28
ankush28 #1487
May 28, 2014 at 10:32 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION]
why Sony Z1 compact's resolution is colored RED? 720p for 4.3" device is good IMO.
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #1488
May 28, 2014 at 10:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

^^ Probably as its pixel density is somewhat lesser than those other phones.
ankush28
ankush28 #1489
May 28, 2014 at 10:43 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

^^ not to forget Z1 compact is premium COMPACT device and meant for compact phone lovers(Like me :p ) On 4.3" anything above 720p would be overkill and useless.
coderunknown
coderunknown #1490
May 28, 2014 at 11:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION]
why Sony Z1 compact's resolution is colored RED? 720p for 4.3" device is good IMO.

price wise, every other brand is giving Full HD display. in a month time QHD display will become the new benchmark. HD on a 4.3" is good but Sony could have priced it slightly lower.

PS: red doesn't mean bad but relative to competitor's H/W.
K
KayKashyap #1491
May 29, 2014 at 11:36 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Guys, is LG G Pro E988 Good???
kaz
kaz #1494
May 29, 2014 at 12:10 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Maybe around 25-27K!!!

If you don't care about warranty you can get imported version on ebay @20k...Don't know if its available now but i saw that deal 3-4days ago :)
H
May 30, 2014 at 12:59 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

awesome job sam...(Y)
H
hitesh #1496
Jun 6, 2014 at 2:51 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Add Micromax Unite (apart from my favourite )
N
Nemesis99 #1497
Jun 6, 2014 at 10:50 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

^^
its already added

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[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION] Moto E does not have FLASH.
K
Jun 17, 2014 at 4:24 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Guys need a phone for sister:

Budget: 20k + Tolerance=2k
Screen Size: Preferably less than 5" or equal to it!
Resolution :1080p
OS :Android(No 1 except me in the house prefers ios over android)
Storage :16GB is enough but if SD available than good option!
Primary Uses:
1.Emails and Social Networking
2.Constant use of Photoshop and other creative apps
3.Video and music

Camera:Should be best performing in that range!

Brands I dislike:Samsung

Please advice me good phones!
kaz
kaz #1499
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:20 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Guys need a phone for sister:

Budget: 20k + Tolerance=2k
Screen Size: Preferably less than 5" or equal to it!
Resolution :1080p
OS :Android(No 1 except me in the house prefers ios over android)
Storage :16GB is enough but if SD available than good option!
Primary Uses:
1.Emails and Social Networking
2.Constant use of Photoshop and other creative apps
3.Video and music

Camera:Should be best performing in that range!

Brands I dislike:Samsung

Please advice me good phones!

Xperia ZR @18.8 on infibeam is a steal bro....Don't miss it.... :)
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1500
Jun 18, 2014 at 1:01 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Guys need a phone for sister:

Budget: 20k + Tolerance=2k
Screen Size: Preferably less than 5" or equal to it!
Resolution :1080p
OS :Android(No 1 except me in the house prefers ios over android)
Storage :16GB is enough but if SD available than good option!
Primary Uses:
1.Emails and Social Networking
2.Constant use of Photoshop and other creative apps
3.Video and music

Camera:Should be best performing in that range!

Brands I dislike:Samsung

Please advice me good phones!

+1 to Xperia ZR. 1080p is overkill for a phone screen.
quicky008
quicky008 #1501
Jun 21, 2014 at 12:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

What would be the most reliable and feature rich phone for everyday use within a price range of rs 1200-1500?
rst
rst #1502
Jun 21, 2014 at 8:34 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

I think best Indian brand phone in 5-10 k price range is Micromax canvas 2 color
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1503
Jun 21, 2014 at 10:26 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

I think best Indian brand phone in 5-10 k price range is Micromax canvas 2 color

For 7k, Moto E is good
A bit above, there is xolo q600s
A bit more above, there is S Duos 2 (no 4.4 though)
Revolution
Revolution #1504
Jun 22, 2014 at 6:36 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Looking for a solid reliable mobile and it gonna used by elder person and only for calling.
Budget 1K.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1505
Jun 22, 2014 at 7:52 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Looking for a solid reliable mobile and it gonna used by elder person and only for calling.
Budget 1K.

Get any phone from MMX, Lava, Karbonn
Revolution
Revolution #1506
Jun 22, 2014 at 8:33 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Thanks but any particular model in ur mind ?
rst
rst #1507
Jun 22, 2014 at 9:21 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

For 7k, Moto E is good
A bit above, there is xolo q600s
A bit more above, there is S Duos 2 (no 4.4 though)

In both model ,camera is not upto the mark

Also their size are small
R
rdx_halo #1508
Jun 22, 2014 at 3:45 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Any news of moto g with sd card in India ?
quicky008
quicky008 #1509
Jun 29, 2014 at 2:45 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Does anybody know the location of Karbonn's service center in kolkata?
kaz
kaz #1510
Jun 30, 2014 at 1:24 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Does anybody know the location of Karbonn's service center in kolkata?

::. Karbonn Mobiles .::
M/S Mobi Care
Contact Person: Mahua Paul
Contact Number: 033-25333667 / 32569826
Service Centre Contact No:
Address: 1, A Nandan Bagan Street, Kolkata Kolkata-700004
Email id: jainamobicare2012@gmail.com

Techno Care
Contact Person: Surjjendu Das
Contact Number: 9836524834
Service Centre Contact No:
Address: 150, B. Jodhpur Garden, Kolkata Kolkata-700045
Email id: technocare2013@gmail.com

Lokenath Sales & Service
Contact Person: Subrata Kayal
Contact Number: 033-30253359/9804179282
Service Centre Contact No:
Address: 15/3,A,kantapukur lane,kadamtala,near abosher ground,Howrah Howrah-711101
Email id: milondas22@gmail.com
toofan
toofan #1511
Jul 2, 2014 at 8:37 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Any views about Gionee M2 in 10000.00 Price range.

Any better option then this...

Thanks..
satinder
satinder #1512
Jul 4, 2014 at 7:12 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Thanks but any particular model in ur mind ?

Nokia 105
is cheapest and reliable phone.

Many other companies also have similar models.

Take actual user to shop and check there in hand,
if user finds it easy to use.
You can purchase it.

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Any views about Gionee M2 in 10000.00 Price range.

Any better option then this...

Thanks..

Gionee, Xolo, Micromax, Karbonn all are trying to lead this market at this level.
But all do not have good service center network.


Nokia products are more reliable with
ground support.
Nokia XL is good and available now.
Rs. 10199 at flipkart now !

Nokia X2 is coming soon in India.
It will be around 10K only.

If you can wait, it will be good.
jatin_arora
jatin_arora #1513
Jul 5, 2014 at 11:21 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Suggest me some phones which are lag-free and come with screen size of 4.7 or 5 inches.
Thanks in advance
kaz
kaz #1514
Jul 5, 2014 at 11:50 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Suggest me some phones which are lag-free and come with screen size of 4.7 or 5 inches.
Thanks in advance

LG G2
Nexus 5
HTC M8
Xperia Z1 Compact
amjath
amjath #1515
Jul 5, 2014 at 12:35 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Suggest me some phones which are lag-free and come with screen size of 4.7 or 5 inches.
Thanks in advance

Lag-free, some customised high phones may have hiccups, so get a nexus 5
satinder
satinder #1516
Jul 5, 2014 at 7:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Suggest me some phones which are lag-free and come with screen size of 4.7 or 5 inches.
Thanks in advance
What is your budget ?

If budget is around 10K
then windows phones are best.
Lumia 630 is good.



For Android
If budget is around 17K
Sony Xperia SP is best.
Sony Xperia SP Price in India - Buy Sony Xperia SP Black 8 GB Online - Sony: Flipkart.com

If budget is above 20K,
check Sony Xperia series.

Google Nexus5 is also good around 30K budget.
LG G2 is good above 30K.
kaz
kaz #1519
Jul 8, 2014 at 1:42 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Xiaomi Mi3 launced @15k
Other manufactures are dead now :D
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #1521
Jul 8, 2014 at 2:43 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Xiaomi Mi3 launced @15k
Other manufactures are dead now :D

Super Awesome....but it shud come with KitKat
gagan_kumar
gagan_kumar #1522
Jul 8, 2014 at 2:56 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Xiaomi Mi3 launced @15k
Other manufactures are dead now :D

really awsome config at that price NO PHONE can compare..............
kaz
kaz #1523
Jul 8, 2014 at 3:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Super Awesome....but it shud come with KitKat

If it gets a worldwide release, you can expect the dev support :D
gagan_kumar
gagan_kumar #1524
Jul 8, 2014 at 3:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Xiaomi Mi3 launced @15k
Other manufactures are dead now :D

please link where is it priced at 15k.............
kaz
kaz #1525
Jul 8, 2014 at 3:21 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Will launch on 15th
Mi India
Xiaomi Mi3 With 5-Inch Display, Snapdragon 800 SoC Launched at Rs. 14,999 | NDTV Gadgets
Xiaomi introduces Mi3 Android smartphone in India for Rs 14999 and with great features
China's Xiaomi launches first smartphone in India at Rs 14,999 - The Economic Times
Xiaomi makes big India debut with Mi3: Just Rs 14,999 for a Snapdragon 800 beast - Tech2
gagan_kumar
gagan_kumar #1526
Jul 8, 2014 at 3:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Will launch on 15th
Mi India
Xiaomi Mi3 With 5-Inch Display, Snapdragon 800 SoC Launched at Rs. 14,999 | NDTV Gadgets
Xiaomi introduces Mi3 Android smartphone in India for Rs 14999 and with great features
China's Xiaomi launches first smartphone in India at Rs 14,999 - The Economic Times
Xiaomi makes big India debut with Mi3: Just Rs 14,999 for a Snapdragon 800 beast - Tech2

thanks for the links i thought it came here.....
kaz
kaz #1527
Jul 8, 2014 at 4:05 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Super Awesome....but it shud come with KitKat

Xiaomi Mi3 gets Android 4.4 KitKat update ahead of MY release - GSMArena.com news
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #1528
Jul 8, 2014 at 4:17 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Xiaomi Mi3 gets Android 4.4 KitKat update ahead of MY release - GSMArena.com news

Now this is Sammy-Sony-Nexus-Iphone-LG-Moto-HTC-other crap indian brands KILLER :bandanafighter:
amjath
amjath #1529
Jul 8, 2014 at 4:23 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Now this is Sammy-Sony-Nexus-Iphone-LG-Moto-HTC-other crap indian brands KILLER :bandanafighter:

but support???
amjath
amjath #1531
Jul 8, 2014 at 5:33 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

No words on that :)
This is their 1st launch

they should have mentioned it in launch so that buyers can have trust and could have attracted many early adopters
kaz
kaz #1533
Jul 8, 2014 at 7:44 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

they should have mentioned it in launch so that buyers can have trust and could have attracted many early adopters
Yup!!!! And their site shows no information regarding their service center and other contact details....Hopefully they will update it when the phone gets listed on Flipkart (I heard that Flipkart will be selling these)

+1 to this.
What about after sales?
I heard MiUi is very laggy :|
i have used ported GB version of MiUi...And yes it was heavily themed, but looked nice :)
With all manufacturers adopting to a lighter skin, hopefully this would not be the same old one....

May be people who have used recent builds of MiUi on their devices would be able to tell this better....I have seen one gaming review of the device and believe me it has no lags and graphics are the highest possible (what else do we expect from Snapdragon 800 and Adreno 330 :D) Need to checkout some more reviews on youtube...
K
Jul 9, 2014 at 8:01 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Yup!!!! And their site shows no information regarding their service center and other contact details....Hopefully they will update it when the phone gets listed on Flipkart (I heard that Flipkart will be selling these)


i have used ported GB version of MiUi...And yes it was heavily themed, but looked nice :)
With all manufacturers adopting to a lighter skin, hopefully this would not be the same old one....

May be people who have used recent builds of MiUi on their devices would be able to tell this better....I have seen one gaming review of the device and believe me it has no lags and graphics are the highest possible (what else do we expect from Snapdragon 800 and Adreno 330 :D) Need to checkout some more reviews on youtube...

MIUI is one of the most beautifully optimised UI after Moto and HTC's!
Eventually designed for Chinese!
You can easily root the phone and install Greenify!
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1535
Jul 9, 2014 at 4:10 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Will the Xiaomi Mi3 have a 64 GB version too?
kaz
kaz #1536
Jul 9, 2014 at 4:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Will the Xiaomi Mi3 have a 64 GB version too?

Yup...16GB one is launching in India on 15th July, we might see the 64GB version later or may be not...
S
Jul 9, 2014 at 4:28 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Hi guys,

From the past 3+ years i was using Andriod (thanks to XDA developers for number of customize roms ) . Now i have decided to move to IOS.
2 days back placed a order for Iphone 5c from snapdeal which cost me arund 32650.
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #1538
Jul 9, 2014 at 4:31 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

^ Cool. You'll use something radically different from what you were already using :)
kaz
kaz #1539
Jul 9, 2014 at 4:35 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

wow!! great [MENTION=70138]silicon_fusion[/MENTION]
Do share your views on "Android vs iOS"
cacklebolt
cacklebolt #1540
Jul 9, 2014 at 4:57 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Yup...16GB one is launching in India on 15th July, we might see the 64GB version later or may be not...
It would be awesome if the 64 GB version launched at the same time.
S
Jul 12, 2014 at 9:35 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

XIAOMI mi3 love it,i am buying it on the first day of release.
i considered xperia zr before but not mi3 for sure
Regarding support-moto g had bad support still people are happy with it,And i am pretty sure big company like xiaomi which is launching mi4 on 22nd will provide decent support in near future
jatin_arora
jatin_arora #1542
Jul 17, 2014 at 8:57 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Every phone with dual core or quad core processor does not lags, is it true??
Hrishi
Hrishi #1543
Jul 17, 2014 at 9:02 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Every phone with dual core or quad core processor does not lags, is it true??
glitches can be there if the app you are using is not programmed properly.
coderunknown
coderunknown #1544
Jul 17, 2014 at 12:13 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Every phone with dual core or quad core processor does not lags, is it true??

depends on how mch garbage has been added by the phone manufacturer. also you need to check the processor & memory. all processors are not same.
jatin_arora
jatin_arora #1545
Jul 17, 2014 at 3:35 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

depends on how mch garbage has been added by the phone manufacturer. also you need to check the processor & memory. all processors are not same.

can u pls tell me few lag-free devices?? As m planning to buy a new phone and i m frustrated using a lagging device (samsung s duos)...
amjath
amjath #1546
Jul 17, 2014 at 4:44 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

can u pls tell me few lag-free devices?? As m planning to buy a new phone and i m frustrated using a lagging device (samsung s duos)...

budget??
All devices with pure android doesnt lag
Nexus, all recent moto devices, Google play edition devices [not available in india]
coderunknown
coderunknown #1547
Jul 17, 2014 at 11:50 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

can u pls tell me few lag-free devices?? As m planning to buy a new phone and i m frustrated using a lagging device (samsung s duos)...

motorola & nexus series. also sony gets my not for not overloading their phones with bloated UI or unnecessary apps if stock Android looks boring for you.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1548
Jul 18, 2014 at 10:58 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Every phone with dual core or quad core processor does not lags, is it true??

Crappy quad core phones with manufacturer UI lags, like Samsung galaxy core/grand neo/grand quatro

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can u pls tell me few lag-free devices?? As m planning to buy a new phone and i m frustrated using a lagging device (samsung s duos)...

Moto phones, some mmx, xolo phones too, Samsung s4 mini, s4, grand 2, xperia series(except e/e1), htc desire 616, 816, lg l90 n all other flagship phones.
Budget matters...... You can even get a somewhat lag free phone at even 6k
jatin_arora
jatin_arora #1549
Jul 19, 2014 at 1:49 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

motorola & nexus series. also sony gets my not for not overloading their phones with bloated UI or unnecessary apps if stock Android looks boring for you.

My budget is 15K. I heard that moto g is defective... and ppl are facing many issues like battry, network, overheating, etc... and replacing their phones. Is that true? I like motoG bt m afraid to buy.

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budget??
All devices with pure android doesnt lag
Nexus, all recent moto devices, Google play edition devices [not available in india]

15K...
amjath
amjath #1550
Jul 19, 2014 at 2:15 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

My budget is 15K. I heard that moto g is defective... and ppl are facing many issues like battry, network, overheating, etc... and replacing their phones. Is that true? I like motoG bt m afraid to buy.

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15K...

Go for Moto G, see if the specs fits your need
coderunknown
coderunknown #1551
Jul 19, 2014 at 2:25 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

My budget is 15K. I heard that moto g is defective... and ppl are facing many issues like battry, network, overheating, etc... and replacing their phones. Is that true? I like motoG bt m afraid to buy.

my sister & a friend of mine has Moto G. connectivity & battery was in the first batch of Moto G. battery is not exactly defective as it shows 0% but after restart its back to real value but this problem has vanished after using for more than a month and new batch doesn't have any of these. no idea about overheating as this is the first time i heard Moto G heating up. during charge, yes it gets hot but all mobile does.
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rdx_halo #1552
Jul 19, 2014 at 4:40 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Moto G call quality is crap.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1553
Jul 19, 2014 at 8:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

My budget is 15K. I heard that moto g is defective... and ppl are facing many issues like battry, network, overheating, etc... and replacing their phones. Is that true? I like motoG bt m afraid to buy.

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15K...

LG L90 or S4 Mini?? S4 mini would soon get the kitkat update
amjath
amjath #1554
Jul 19, 2014 at 8:14 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

LG L90 or S4 Mini?? S4 mini would soon get the kitkat update
He wants lag free experience, he should be away from bloatsung. Don't know much about l90
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1555
Jul 19, 2014 at 11:48 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

My budget is 15K. I heard that moto g is defective... and ppl are facing many issues like battry, network, overheating, etc... and replacing their phones. Is that true? I like motoG bt m afraid to buy.

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15K...

why not get Xiaomi Mi3? much better than Moto G.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1556
Jul 20, 2014 at 9:01 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

He wants lag free experience, he should be away from bloatsung. Don't know much about l90

They both don't lag. Had hands on experience. One of my friends ordered L90 & another one is planning for S4 Mini
jatin_arora
jatin_arora #1557
Jul 20, 2014 at 3:07 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

LG L90 or S4 Mini?? S4 mini would soon get the kitkat update

No samsung **** pls... I am bored of samsung, all phones looks same their UI is same just screen size is different. It wl feel like m using my same phone (s duos) just in bigger screen.

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why not get Xiaomi Mi3? much better than Moto G.

Not sure abt the quality of Mi3. Although specs are better.

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why not get Xiaomi Mi3? much better than Moto G.

Moreover no details of its service centre.
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #1558
Jul 20, 2014 at 3:17 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Moto G call quality is crap.

Not really. Have one at home the call quality is fine. The earpiece of the photo is pretty good. Nothing to complain about.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1559
Jul 21, 2014 at 7:05 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

no samsung **** pls... I am bored of samsung, all phones looks same their ui is same just screen size is different. It wl feel like m using my same phone (s duos) just in bigger screen.

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not sure abt the quality of mi3. Although specs are better.

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moreover no details of its service centre.
lg l90??
kaz
kaz #1563
Jul 22, 2014 at 11:18 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

My friend's younger brother is going to buy a phone under 20k... I suggested:
1. Xiaomi Mi3
2. Xperia ZR
3. LG L90
4. Moto X

And he is going to buy Grand 2 or Grand 2 Neo
amjath
amjath #1564
Jul 22, 2014 at 11:25 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

My friend's younger brother is going to buy a phone under 20k... I suggested:
1. Xiaomi Mi3
2. Xperia ZR
3. LG L90
4. Moto X

And he is going to buy Grand 2 or Grand 2 Neo

You shouldnt have suggested, Sales reps support Samsung everywhere
kaz
kaz #1565
Jul 22, 2014 at 11:29 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

You shouldnt have suggested, Sales reps support Samsung everywhere

He asked me, that's why :(
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1566
Jul 23, 2014 at 7:41 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

My friend's younger brother is going to buy a phone under 20k... I suggested:
1. Xiaomi Mi3
2. Xperia ZR
3. LG L90
4. Moto X

And he is going to buy Grand 2 or Grand 2 Neo

+1 to Xiaomi Mi3. don't buy grand 2/3/4/5/infinity crap
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1567
Jul 24, 2014 at 12:20 AM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

My friend's younger brother is going to buy a phone under 20k... I suggested:
1. Xiaomi Mi3
2. Xperia ZR
3. LG L90
4. Moto X

And he is going to buy Grand 2 or Grand 2 Neo
Xperia ZR..... Avoid grand neo at all costs, it sucks big time. Grand 2 is okay, if dual sim is a must
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sushantkole #1568
Jul 24, 2014 at 2:23 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

i need a good smartphone in between 15-20k . which has latest version of android in HTC , SONY ,SAMSUNG MOTOROLA. PLESE SUGGEST!
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KayKashyap #1569
Jul 24, 2014 at 3:06 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

moto g/X
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1570
Jul 24, 2014 at 11:19 PM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

i need a good smartphone in between 15-20k . which has latest version of android in HTC , SONY ,SAMSUNG MOTOROLA. PLESE SUGGEST!

Get Xiaomi Mi3 instead
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1571
Jul 25, 2014 at 8:36 AM
Re: Mobile Reference Guide: January 2012

i need a good smartphone in between 15-20k . which has latest version of android in HTC , SONY ,SAMSUNG MOTOROLA. PLESE SUGGEST!

Sony Xperia ZR, it has Android 4.4,best cpu+gpu in the class (when comparing to other big companies, avoiding Xiaomi, especially). Great camera n battery life, also waterproof
Revolution
Revolution #1572
Jul 26, 2014 at 6:19 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Hi,
One of my friend want to buy any cheap Bluetooth Headset with Mic for his Samsung E2120 mobile.
Will the cheap Chinese one be compatible ?
Or else what's the cheapest option ?
Revolution
Revolution #1573
Aug 1, 2014 at 6:09 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

Anyone ?
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andy_65_in #1574
Aug 5, 2014 at 9:29 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

waiting for the zen 5-any other similar priced option if i cant lay my hands on one
amjath
amjath #1575
Aug 5, 2014 at 10:16 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

waiting for the zen 5-any other similar priced option if i cant lay my hands on one

IMO wait. another better option is Xiaomi Redmi Note but that too yo have to wait
saswat23
saswat23 #1576
Aug 12, 2014 at 11:53 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

No need to look for flipkart anymore, get it from here:
Mobiles & Tablets :: Mobile Phones :: Smart Phones :: Xiaomi Mi3 Mobile - ShopClues.com:
ankush28
ankush28 #1577
Sep 10, 2014 at 6:02 PM
Re: Mobile Buyer's Guide

No need to look for flipkart anymore, get it from here:
Mobiles & Tablets :: Mobile Phones :: Smart Phones :: Xiaomi Mi3 Mobile - ShopClues.com:

Why you posted link directly :lol: :lol: :lol:
Sold out on shop clues too.
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #1578
Sep 21, 2014 at 3:17 PM
with release of Android One phones, this guide needs some update
$hadow
$hadow #1579
Sep 21, 2014 at 3:47 PM
^^Indeed but not much will be changed.
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #1580
Oct 16, 2014 at 7:29 PM
Huaweir Honor Holly is available on FK for 6999, great spec and good price, but why 5" screen

i need a decent phone in 4.5 screen category, why why hwy???

all phone with good specs coming out only in 5 inch category
coderunknown
coderunknown #1581
Oct 17, 2014 at 12:45 AM
Huaweir Honor Holly is available on FK for 6999, great spec and good price, but why 5" screen

i need a decent phone in 4.5 screen category, why why hwy???

all phone with good specs coming out only in 5 inch category

original moto g is back on flipkart for 8999 & 9999.
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #1582
Oct 17, 2014 at 8:36 AM
wow moto e for 6299 now, and also 10% cash back for SBI card payment, best deal
Vyom
Vyom #1583
Oct 17, 2014 at 9:09 AM
wow moto e for 6299 now, and also 10% cash back for SBI card payment, best deal

Not worth. Only because of it's Camera. Plus don't have secondary camera. But totally worth if you can ignore it.
Afterall, Lollipop coming for Moto E too. :doublethumb:
Shah
Shah #1584
Dec 24, 2014 at 9:53 AM
ASUS Zenfone 4 A400CXG available for 4,999 INR at FlipKart. Thinking of getting one as a replacement for a Sony Live With Walkman. Specs and reviews are good. Is it a good choice? Any other suggestion?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1585
Dec 24, 2014 at 10:34 AM
ASUS Zenfone 4 A400CXG available for 4,999 INR at FlipKart. Thinking of getting one as a replacement for a Sony Live With Walkman. Specs and reviews are good. Is it a good choice? Any other suggestion?

go for it. my cousin brother as well as my friend has it. other than poor battery backup, no complain at all.
Shah
Shah #1586
Dec 24, 2014 at 11:50 AM
go for it. my cousin brother as well as my friend has it. other than poor battery backup, no complain at all.

Thanks, Will order it ASAP.
kaz
kaz #1587
Dec 26, 2014 at 2:59 PM
Thanks [MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION] for updating the list, comes in handy while suggesting friends in need of a new phone.. I appreciate your effort :)
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cooldude94 #1588
Dec 26, 2014 at 3:10 PM
Z3 compact should be in 35-40
Shah
Shah #1589
Dec 27, 2014 at 11:43 AM
[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION] Asus Zenfone 4 is again 5.5k on FlipKart. Looks like that was a temporary offer for Christmas.
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@pple #1590
Jan 20, 2015 at 10:23 AM
Hey,
I want to purchase a new phone and i need advice which phone should I buy.
My budget is 50k.I have sorted out 3 phones Nexus 6,Iphone 6 and galaxy note 4.
Plzzz help me people...
amjath
amjath #1591
Jan 20, 2015 at 11:28 AM
^ note 4 with snapdragon
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #1592
Jan 20, 2015 at 11:38 AM
How is Laava Iris Win1 at 3999 at Flipkart.

is it good price for this phone, its windows 1 with 1 GB ram and 8 gb rom and windows 8.1 mobile os, is it good deal
K
kkn13 #1593
Jan 20, 2015 at 12:55 PM
How is Laava Iris Win1 at 3999 at Flipkart.

is it good price for this phone, its windows 1 with 1 GB ram and 8 gb rom and windows 8.1 mobile os, is it good deal

yeah,its got good hardware,build quality is very satisfactory and windows phone 8.1 is lighter on the hardware than android so this phone outperforms any other android phone in that range
lowest android phone worth considering is the Moto E

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Hey,
I want to purchase a new phone and i need advice which phone should I buy.
My budget is 50k.I have sorted out 3 phones Nexus 6,Iphone 6 and galaxy note 4.
Plzzz help me people...

requirements?
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@pple #1594
Jan 20, 2015 at 4:20 PM
yeah,its got good hardware,build quality is very satisfactory and windows phone 8.1 is lighter on the hardware than android so this phone outperforms any other android phone in that range
lowest android phone worth considering is the Moto E

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requirements?


good camera and screen quality + shouldn't hang or lag while playing games...
K
kkn13 #1595
Jan 20, 2015 at 5:13 PM
good camera and screen quality + shouldn't hang or lag while playing games...

all 3 have that,fill up the questionaire
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eureka #1596
Jan 20, 2015 at 10:46 PM
Hey,
I want to purchase a new phone and i need advice which phone should I buy.
My budget is 50k.I have sorted out 3 phones Nexus 6,Iphone 6 and galaxy note 4.
Plzzz help me people...

good camera and screen quality + shouldn't hang or lag while playing games...

Not a single phone out there which is worth 50k. Out of those three Note 4 definitely, Exynos version.

Display, Note 4 miles ahead than Nexus 6, and outperforms the iP6.
Camera, in this order, iPhone 6 - Note 4 - Nexus 6
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vivek.virgo #1597
Jan 20, 2015 at 11:23 PM
Lenovo A6000: does it have a good camera?
mukherjee
mukherjee #1598
Feb 2, 2015 at 1:16 AM
1. Budget? 20-25K
2. Display type and size? 5-5.5" IPS
3. Dual sim? Yes(if poss)
4. Preferred choice of brand? Not yet decided
5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)? With flash, rear atleast 13Mp, Front at 2mp
6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc). Android
7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready). 3G+4G ready
8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)? Camera, multimedia, games, calling n texting, Whatsapp
9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? OnePlus One
10. Any other info that you want to share. For my better half :oops:, who has been holding on to her E72 of 2011 vintage like crazy!:lol: Actually she wants a nice powerful(?!)phone, with large enough display. She also suggests 2GB RAM, atleast 16GB ROM needed!:shock:

Please suggest options. Any dual sim phone with powerful SoC in my budget is welcome too.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1599
Feb 2, 2015 at 1:27 AM
1. Budget? 20-25K
2. Display type and size? 5-5.5" IPS
3. Dual sim? Yes(if poss)
4. Preferred choice of brand? Not yet decided
5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)? With flash, rear atleast 13Mp, Front at 2mp
6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc). Android
7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready). 3G+4G ready
8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)? Camera, multimedia, games, calling n texting, Whatsapp
9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? OnePlus One
10. Any other info that you want to share. For my better half :oops:, who has been holding on to her E72 of 2011 vintage like crazy!:lol: Actually she wants a nice powerful(?!)phone, with large enough display. She also suggests 2GB RAM, atleast 16GB ROM needed!:shock:

Please suggest options. Any dual sim phone with powerful SoC in my budget is welcome too.

+1 to HTC Desire 820 for Dual sim, Oneplus One for obvious reasons.
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kkn13 #1602
Feb 2, 2015 at 2:46 PM
If its desire 820, why not the yureka too?

and MMX quality is questionable
One Plus One is much better
even HTC desire 820 is good
mukherjee
mukherjee #1603
Feb 2, 2015 at 4:27 PM
You're budget isn't 10k, that's why.

and MMX quality is questionable
One Plus One is much better
even HTC desire 820 is good

Bro, already have bought one yureka :))
And the specs are same as desire 820 except 2600mah battery, thats why.
Quality seems good, satisfied with it so far, support may be an issue though.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1604
Feb 2, 2015 at 4:29 PM
Bro, already have bought one yureka :))
And the specs are same as desire 820 except 2600mah battery, thats why.
Quality seems good, satisfied with it so far, support may be an issue though.
Oh, good. If you're satisfied then go ahead with Yu Yureka. :)
K
kkn13 #1605
Feb 2, 2015 at 7:19 PM
Bro, already have bought one yureka :))
And the specs are same as desire 820 except 2600mah battery, thats why.
Quality seems good, satisfied with it so far, support may be an issue though.

ohh if you are satisfied with the Yureka,go ahead
its not like they are overpricing Yureka or something
for 9k,the specs are a sweet deal:)
$hadow
$hadow #1606
Feb 2, 2015 at 7:43 PM
ohh if you are satisfied with the Yureka,go ahead
its not like they are overpricing Yureka or something
for 9k,the specs are a sweet deal:)

For 9k it is now making the mid rangers feel low rangers :mrgreen:
mukherjee
mukherjee #1607
Feb 2, 2015 at 8:14 PM
ohh if you are satisfied with the Yureka,go ahead
its not like they are overpricing Yureka or something
for 9k,the specs are a sweet deal:)

For 9k it is now making the mid rangers feel low rangers :mrgreen:

+1. I suppose if the yureka works fine and the support comes good as promised, it will be nice competetion to the samshit and other margin mongerer phones imho.
But ultimately, i think i will gift her the OPO.
$hadow
$hadow #1608
Feb 3, 2015 at 1:46 PM
+1. I suppose if the yureka works fine and the support comes good as promised, it will be nice competetion to the samshit and other margin mongerer phones imho.
But ultimately, i think i will gift her the OPO.

That is a personal preference and I respect that.
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amit.tiger12 #1609
Feb 5, 2015 at 6:45 PM
hey please update info,, and 40k+ buying guide also.. thank you..
quicky008
quicky008 #1610
Feb 8, 2015 at 1:41 PM
A friend of mine wants to sell me his 9 months old sony xperia t2 ultra dual for approximately Rs 12000-is it worth buying at this price?The phone is in very good condition and has about 3 months warranty left.Please advice what should i do.
ashs1
ashs1 #1611
Feb 8, 2015 at 1:46 PM
buy it only if you want a big display..otherwise, i feel there are much better options @ 12k that give better specs and a full year warranty.
quicky008
quicky008 #1612
Feb 8, 2015 at 1:54 PM
buy it only if you want a big display..otherwise, i feel there are much better options @ 12k that give better specs and a full year warranty.

What else can i get for 12k?Please specify.I do want a phone with a bigger display-but will this phone receive the lollipop update in future?
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cooldude94 #1613
Feb 8, 2015 at 1:58 PM
Moto g 2nd gen is the best
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1614
Feb 8, 2015 at 1:58 PM
A friend of mine wants to sell me his 9 months old sony xperia t2 ultra dual for approximately Rs 12000-is it worth buying at this price?The phone is in very good condition and has about 3 months warranty left.Please advice what should i do.

I don't want to compare it with Yu Yureka, though it has better SoC, 1 gb extra ram, Gorilla Glass 3 and 5 mp front cam, I can't say about the after sales service. Do remember that sony charges upto 70% of the MRP just to replace a broken screen, post warranty. There is no point in spending that much IMHO.

Zenphone 5, Moto G would be better with warranty and updates. Sony doesn't gives bug free updates to its lower priced phones, prime examples would be Xperia L, SP.
quicky008
quicky008 #1615
Feb 8, 2015 at 2:15 PM
^Does that mean if the screen somehow develops a problem after warranty expires,I may have to shell out as much as 70% of its MRP just to get it replaced or fixed?
ashs1
ashs1 #1616
Feb 8, 2015 at 2:22 PM
yup..sony usually charges more than 50% for display replacement..
If you're happy with 5 inch display, go for moto G..Performance wise, it will be similar to t2 ultra( if not, better)..
If Brand name is not an Very important factor, Yu yureka from micromax is a gr8 option..

Both phones should be getting timely updates.. I lost my trust on sony after it failed to provide even 4.3 JB update to xperia L..despite good specs, it is forever stuck on a buggy 4.2. :(.
quicky008
quicky008 #1617
Feb 8, 2015 at 3:01 PM
yup..sony usually charges more than 50% for display replacement..
If you're happy with 5 inch display, go for moto G..Performance wise, it will be similar to t2 ultra( if not, better)..
If Brand name is not an Very important factor, Yu yureka from micromax is a gr8 option..

Both phones should be getting timely updates.. I lost my trust on sony after it failed to provide even 4.3 JB update to xperia L..despite good specs, it is forever stuck on a buggy 4.2. :(.

This is really atrocious-charging >50% just to replace the display is simply unacceptable,do other brands like samsung,motorola,asus etc also have a similar policy as far as display replacement is concerned?
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Minion #1618
Feb 8, 2015 at 8:10 PM
What else can i get for 12k?Please specify.I do want a phone with a bigger display-but will this phone receive the lollipop update in future?

You may wait for Zenphone 2.

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This is really atrocious-charging >50% just to replace the display is simply unacceptable,do other brands like samsung,motorola,asus etc also have a similar policy as far as display replacement is concerned?

Samsung and HTC too charge 50% of phone price for replacing display.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1619
Feb 8, 2015 at 8:25 PM
Samsung and HTC too charge 50% of phone price for replacing display.

Imagine someone buying S5 for around 32k (?) and paying 27k again if the screen needs to be replaced post warranty (54.3k is the MRP) while he could've bought a Oneplus One for 22k instead. :rofl:
quicky008
quicky008 #1620
Feb 8, 2015 at 9:49 PM
This is absolutely ridiculous-it seems manufacturers like sony,samsung etc are robbing their customers in broad daylight with their obnoxious policies and practices-charging so much merely to replace a defective display seems like a deliberate ploy to force people to discard their old phones and go for a new one instead(preferably from the same brand) as no one in their right mind will pay so much to get their old phone fixed.
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cooldude94 #1621
Feb 8, 2015 at 9:55 PM
Depends on the phone display charge varies from 4k-15k for the topmost like note 4
S5 display costs 11k
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1622
Feb 8, 2015 at 10:01 PM
This is absolutely ridiculous-it seems manufacturers like sony,samsung etc are robbing their customers in broad daylight with their obnoxious policies and practices-charging so much merely to replace a defective display seems like a deliberate ploy to force people to discard their old phones and go for a new one instead(preferably from the same brand) as no one in their right mind will pay so much to get their old phone fixed.

If its out of warranty, then say FU to the OEM, get the replacement parts from ebay/aliexpress and get it fixed for cheap locally.
quicky008
quicky008 #1623
Feb 8, 2015 at 10:28 PM
Depends on the phone display charge varies from 4k-15k for the topmost like note 4
S5 display costs 11k

And how much more do they take as repairing charges,apart from the cost of the display itself?
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cooldude94 #1624
Feb 8, 2015 at 11:00 PM
And how much more do they take as repairing charges,apart from the cost of the display itself?
None it's included in this
You should not worry so much
Just buy a good protective case and tempered glass.
quicky008
quicky008 #1625
Feb 9, 2015 at 3:44 AM
None it's included in this
You should not worry so much
Just buy a good protective case and tempered glass.

For someone who owns a sony smartphone,there's definitely a reason to worry-because if the display goes kaput then he's done for!
seamon
seamon #1626
Feb 9, 2015 at 4:09 AM
For someone who owns a sony smartphone,there's definitely a reason to worry-because if the display goes kaput then he's done for!

Yep. Happened to me. Service centre guys told me that they can only replace my zr and not fix it. They asked for 11k. I bought a g3 instead.
After buying, I realized that replacement screen costs 7k on ebay. But what the hell, new phone op.
Also service centre guys are stupid.
$hadow
$hadow #1627
Feb 9, 2015 at 9:33 AM
Yep. Happened to me. Service centre guys told me that they can only replace my zr and not fix it. They asked for 11k. I bought a g3 instead.
After buying, I realized that replacement screen costs 7k on ebay. But what the hell, new phone op.
Also service centre guys are stupid.

They will always show you tantrums be it in any category and the TV section is worse of all.
But yeah sony mobile section always overcharges and even after paying you might end up with not the desired results.
quicky008
quicky008 #1628
Feb 9, 2015 at 3:56 PM
Yep. Happened to me. Service centre guys told me that they can only replace my zr and not fix it. They asked for 11k. I bought a g3 instead.
After buying, I realized that replacement screen costs 7k on ebay. But what the hell, new phone op.
Also service centre guys are stupid.

I see-that's really annoying to say the least!Can you also please mention what exactly was the problem that you encountered with your phone's display?Is display malfunction a common issue on sony phones?

After going through all of these disquieting reports about sony's horrible after-sales service,it seems buying a Sony phone will be a terrible mistake-although i may be able to convince my friend to sell his t2 ultra for 10,000 rather than 12k,i think it may not be worthwhile afterall.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1629
Feb 9, 2015 at 5:11 PM
I see-that's really annoying to say the least!Can you also please mention what exactly was the problem that you encountered with your phone's display?Is display malfunction a common issue on sony phones?

After going through all of these disquieting reports about sony's horrible after-sales service,it seems buying a Sony phone will be a terrible mistake-although i may be able to convince my friend to sell his t2 ultra for 10,000 rather than 12k,i think it may not be worthwhile afterall.

Now I want to say if you're taking a risk, take a bigger one and buy Yu Yureka instead. :lol:
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #1630
Feb 9, 2015 at 5:35 PM
Hmm I heard Yureka has more bugs than OPO :wink:
quicky008
quicky008 #1632
Feb 9, 2015 at 9:58 PM
^I have heard that micromax's a.s.s. is even worse than sony's-sometimes their service centers don't even have the necessary spare parts for some of their hi-end models and therefore they force customers who have such a phone to wait for a month (or sometimes even longer)to carry out even basic repairs.Btw how's the screen quality and battery life of yu yureka?
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rdx_halo #1633
Feb 9, 2015 at 10:15 PM
Buddy how is old galaxy s3 neo ? The hardware is decent for non gamers.
seamon
seamon #1634
Feb 9, 2015 at 10:16 PM
^I have heard that micromax's a.s.s. is even worse than sony's-sometimes their service centers don't even have the necessary spare parts for some of their hi-end models and therefore they force customers who have such a phone to wait for a month (or sometimes even longer)to carry out even basic repairs.Btw how's the screen quality and battery life of yu yureka?

Sony service centre guys told me that they DON'T repair the Z series of smartphones. Only option is to replace by paying ~60%. Micromax wins this round.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1635
Feb 9, 2015 at 10:37 PM
^I have heard that micromax's a.s.s. is even worse than sony's-sometimes their service centers don't even have the necessary spare parts for some of their hi-end models and therefore they force customers who have such a phone to wait for a month (or sometimes even longer)to carry out even basic repairs.Btw how's the screen quality and battery life of yu yureka?

Screen is great, viewing angles are good. Its sharp even though it has a 5.5" 720p IPS LCD Display. I haven't done battery life test and am just calibrating it for now. But I do suspect it'll be around 2 days with 5-6 hours of on screen time.

I tried to scratch the screen with fingernails only, which failed but my sister freaked out. So I didn't proceed to use a knife on it. :lol:

Will post a complete review once I've completed the testing.

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Buddy how is old galaxy s3 neo ? The hardware is decent for non gamers.

If you see at the launch price, over-overpriced crap. :lol:
If you see at the current price, (well it wasn't worth 26k at launch, they've reduced it by 50% in 7 months) still not worth it.

Get Moto g (2014)/Redmi 1s instead
quicky008
quicky008 #1636
Feb 9, 2015 at 10:51 PM
Sony service centre guys told me that they DON'T repair the Z series of smartphones. Only option is to replace by paying ~60%. Micromax wins this round.

Words fail me-so that basically means irrespective of the type of problem i may be having with a z series phone(even if it happens to be quite a trivial one),i'll have no choice but to shell out 60% of the purchase price in order to get it replaced! This is absolutely outrageous-sony is blatantly taking their customers for a ride and has no compunctions about it at all!
seamon
seamon #1637
Feb 10, 2015 at 1:03 AM
Words fail me-so that basically means irrespective of the type of problem i may be having with a z series phone(even if it happens to be quite a trivial one),i'll have no choice but to shell out 60% of the purchase price in order to get it replaced! This is absolutely outrageous-sony is blatantly taking their customers for a ride and has no compunctions about it at all!

They said that first they'll try "updating" the software, which I assume is same as flashing the stock rom again.
quicky008
quicky008 #1638
Feb 10, 2015 at 1:18 AM
^i think they replace rather than repair as their engineers lack the expertise and technical knowhow to handle such complex phones properly.
seamon
seamon #1639
Feb 10, 2015 at 1:24 AM
^i think they replace rather than repair as their engineers lack the expertise and technical knowhow to handle such complex phones properly.

I don't think they employ engineers.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1640
Feb 10, 2015 at 12:58 PM
They said that first they'll try "updating" the software, which I assume is same as flashing the stock rom again.
:+1:

that can be done by a 15 year old kid with proper instructions. :lol:
quicky008
quicky008 #1641
Feb 10, 2015 at 8:53 PM
I read somewhere earlier today that like sony z1,t2 ultra also cannot be repaired but has to be replaced (even for minor issues)by paying around 50-60% of the mrp as the service guys dont know how to open the phone-is it really so?
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1642
Feb 10, 2015 at 8:58 PM
I read somewhere earlier today that like sony z1,t2 ultra also cannot be repaired but has to be replaced (even for minor issues)by paying around 50-60% of the mrp as the service guys dont know how to open the phone-is it really so?
really?? :rofl:

Can't they just google " XYZ phone disassembly?" :lol:
quicky008
quicky008 #1643
Feb 10, 2015 at 9:19 PM
I am not sure how far that's accurate-i came across this info while searching for reviews on t2 ultra dual.This seems really absurd because how can they expect people to pay 60% of the mrp for a refurbished phone everytime some problem crops up?! Does anyone have any first hand knowledge or experience regarding this?

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[MENTION=145143]SaiyanGoku[/MENTION]:you're right-there are indeed some videos on youtube showing how this phone can be opened up for carrying out repairs-and the process doesn't look very difficult at all,so the claims made by the service centers about the phone being un-openable appear to be totally false.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1644
Feb 10, 2015 at 10:15 PM
^ maybe they were trying to open the phone using hands and not proper tools. :lol:

I remember the service centre guys kept flashing the original firmware over and over whenever I visited them to get the my Nokia 6303C fixed. I didn't knew it was a hardware problem and they took me for granted. :mad:
When I got to know what the actual problem was, it was too late. The phone was out of warranty.
The service centre refused to replace the damaged Power IC on the phone because they weren't authorised by Nokia India to do repair work. I was like "WTF, then what are you people doing here?" :facepalm:

They said they'll need to send it to Delhi for repair work and shipping will cost 4k alone while the phone was for 7.5k. :banghead: (b*tch please I can travel to Delhi and back on train well within 4k)
quicky008
quicky008 #1645
Feb 10, 2015 at 11:56 PM
Then how can we blame emerging brands like Micromax,lava etc for poor service when established players like nokia,samsung etc treat their customers like dirt!
S
satyamsit #1646
Feb 11, 2015 at 10:11 AM
Looking for a mid-ranged phone (droid) in the price bracket of 13-14K. Honor 6 is my first preference but exceeding my budget. Please suggest few. I am looking at Moto G 2nd gen and Zenfone 5.
quicky008
quicky008 #1647
Feb 11, 2015 at 11:13 AM
Today i called sony's toll free number and enquired whether they replace or repair their z series and t2 ultra phones-their rep told me that earlier these mobiles could not be repaired as they required some kind of "special tools"-but this problem has apparently been resolved now as they have obtained the requisite tools that are necessary for this purpose,therefore now they can repair any such phone.I do hope that this individual was telling me the truth,not bluffing.
[MENTION=168190]satyamsit[/MENTION]:I suggest moto G 2nd gen-asus zenfone 5,although good,has some issues with battery life which are not present in moto g.
K
kkn13 #1648
Feb 11, 2015 at 11:15 AM
Then how can we blame emerging brands like Micromax,lava etc for poor service when established players like nokia,samsung etc treat their customers like dirt!

Nokia has improved its service etc now and original(and third party) parts are freely available for cheap
its the same with dell laptops
you dont necessarily buy for better service,its for availability of parts atleast for me
I know that if I have an issue with my main phone(Lumia 720) or my main laptop(dell 7520),i can get parts easily within 1-2 hours
as for service,my Lumia had network issues and they replaced the sim slot ,no questions asked within 1 week(the issue returned and it turned out the issue was with my sim card itself so it wasnt a hardware issue)
bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy #1649
Feb 11, 2015 at 11:19 AM
@satyamsit:I suggest moto G 2nd gen-asus zenfone 5,although good,has some issues with battery life which are not present in moto g.

I totally agree with you never a Nokia Windows ever.
quicky008
quicky008 #1650
Feb 11, 2015 at 11:24 AM
^Do u have any info about sony's after sales service?Do they charge their customers exorbitantly even for carrying out basic repairs?
Vyom
Vyom #1651
Feb 11, 2015 at 11:52 AM
I am hearing about Moto E's Second gen version. Comparison shows lots of things are improving, specially in camera department. Motorola Moto E (2015) vs. Motorola Moto E Dual SIM - GSMArena.com

Rumors says it will be launched around this month or the next. Worth waiting?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1652
Feb 11, 2015 at 12:26 PM
I am hearing about Moto E's Second gen version. Comparison shows lots of things are improving, specially in camera department. Motorola Moto E (2015) vs. Motorola Moto E Dual SIM - GSMArena.com

Rumors says it will be launched around this month or the next. Worth waiting?

if they can keep the price at 7k. budget phone with solid build and android 5.0 out of the box. which other phone offers all these in such a nice package?
avichandana20000
Feb 11, 2015 at 2:50 PM
can the battery of Micromax Hue (3000 mAh) be slipped inside Micromax Nitro(2500 mAh)? Can a smartphone be assembled with stock android ?
coderunknown
coderunknown #1655
Feb 11, 2015 at 6:28 PM
can the battery of Micromax Hue (3000 mAh) be slipped inside Micromax Nitro(2500 mAh)? Can a smartphone be assembled with stock android ?

micromax source the mobiles from different OEMs so it mayn't be possible. also different mobiles so dimension change affects battery which may be thick or of different proportion.
K
kkn13 #1656
Feb 11, 2015 at 10:00 PM
I totally agree with you never a Nokia Windows ever.

im afraid i disagree,im completely satisfied with my Lumia and so are many other users

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can the battery of Micromax Hue (3000 mAh) be slipped inside Micromax Nitro(2500 mAh)? Can a smartphone be assembled with stock android ?

risky,dont true it,you might fry the phone or battery
get a decent powerbank instead such as the Mi 5200mah or 10400mah(Rs599 and 1k respectively)
I bought the latter and its great for the price
avichandana20000
Feb 12, 2015 at 10:57 PM
what does a powerbank do ? , i am novice about it. Kindly elaborate
ashs1
ashs1 #1658
Feb 13, 2015 at 12:14 AM
Powerbank acts as an portable charger.. You can charge the Powerbank and then use it to charge your mobile whenever required.
R
rdx_halo #1659
Feb 13, 2015 at 9:21 AM
What does a bank do? Lend you money when you need, likewise a powerbank provides you power when your mobile needs.
Its a nothing but big rechargeable battery.
Vyom
Vyom #1660
Feb 13, 2015 at 10:04 AM
What does a bank do? Lend you money when you need, likewise a powerbank provides you power when your mobile needs.
Its a nothing but big rechargeable battery.

Which is old tech now.
kraftwerk - highly innovative portable power plant


Welcome to the future.
quicky008
quicky008 #1661
Mar 7, 2015 at 10:19 PM
Is the xperia z ultra still worth buying under the present circumstances? I spotted it at a sony showroom recently and was enamoured by its elegant appearance and its humongous but vibrant display. Its currently available for around 21k and some sites like flipkart are selling it for a meagre 18k.Will it be a good idea to buy it?
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1662
Mar 7, 2015 at 10:40 PM
Is the xperia z ultra still worth buying under the present circumstances? I spotted it at a sony showroom recently and was enamoured by its elegant appearance and its humongous but vibrant display. Its currently available for around 21k and some sites like flipkart are selling it for a meagre 18k.Will it be a good idea to buy it?

Get 64 GB version of Oneplus One instead ;)
Marginally better SoC, more ram, better camera, more internal storage, no self cracking screen issues and comes with CM11 by default :)
coderunknown
coderunknown #1663
Mar 7, 2015 at 10:52 PM
Is the xperia z ultra still worth buying under the present circumstances? I spotted it at a sony showroom recently and was enamoured by its elegant appearance and its humongous but vibrant display. Its currently available for around 21k and some sites like flipkart are selling it for a meagre 18k.Will it be a good idea to buy it?

Get 64 GB version of Oneplus One instead ;)

^ this. OPO all the way, if you can score a invite. don't think of anything else.
quicky008
quicky008 #1664
Mar 7, 2015 at 11:09 PM
^ok, i'll keep that in mind. Thanks to both of you for replying.
K
kkn13 #1665
Mar 8, 2015 at 12:30 AM
^ok, i'll keep that in mind. Thanks to both of you for replying.

yeah OPO and worst case scenario(no OPO invites ) - HTC Desire 820 is the next best option, even Mi4 is worth considering but id prefer the OPO and Htc over Mi4 anyday if i were you
amjath
amjath #1666
Mar 8, 2015 at 10:41 AM
^ this. OPO all the way, if you can score a invite. don't think of anything else.
OPO can be bought without an invite during some Tuesdays also many invites are pending to be shared in OPO thread :D
$hadow
$hadow #1667
Mar 8, 2015 at 8:11 PM
Yeah invites are now available in plenty and the refresh of one plus one is due in April so they are mostly clearing the stock.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1668
Mar 8, 2015 at 8:19 PM
Yeah invites are now available in plenty and the refresh of one plus one is due in April so they are mostly clearing the stock.

Clearing the stock or not, the phone is worth it, unlike Exynos S4 which was launched @ 42k on 26 April 13 and is still in the market for 18k while it should've been either discontinued or replaced by the snapdragon 600 variant for 15k instead.
$hadow
$hadow #1669
Mar 8, 2015 at 8:20 PM
Clearing the stock or not, the phone is worth it, unlike Exynos S4 which was launched @ 42k on 26 April 13 and is still in the market for 18k while it should've been either discontinued or replaced by the snapdragon 600 variant for 15k instead.

Yeah this is what I always fear of when it comes to buy a Sammy phone.
L
LeoTechLion #1670
Mar 11, 2015 at 6:38 PM
Is micromax yureka a nice phone?? will it run all Android apps in the same manner as in other Android OS phones??

Sent from my Spice Mi-498 using Digit, powered by appyet.com
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1671
Mar 11, 2015 at 6:52 PM
Is micromax yureka a nice phone?? will it run all Android apps in the same manner as in other Android OS phones??

Sent from my Spice Mi-498 using Digit, powered by appyet.com

Its the best under 15k currently. CM11 is nothing but an AOSP rom and will run all apps flawlessly.
amjath
amjath #1672
Mar 11, 2015 at 8:21 PM
^ also with lots of customisation
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #1673
Mar 12, 2015 at 8:37 AM
any reviews on Infocus M2 phone
A
amit.tiger12 #1674
Mar 12, 2015 at 8:52 AM
thread need to refresh...
$hadow
$hadow #1675
Mar 12, 2015 at 2:48 PM
It will be refreshed just wait for another wave of device launch.
masterkd
masterkd #1676
Mar 13, 2015 at 2:02 PM
Moto E 2 and Redmi 2. Who is the winner??
$hadow
$hadow #1678
Mar 13, 2015 at 2:52 PM
Redmi 2 wins and once the special edition redmi 2 will be launched with 2 gb ram it will even beat 4g variant of moto e.
K
kkn13 #1680
Mar 13, 2015 at 6:06 PM
overall Moto is anyday a safer buy and if we go by prev gen,Moto feels more premium and polished too
coderunknown
coderunknown #1681
Mar 13, 2015 at 9:09 PM
Moto E 2 and Redmi 2. Who is the winner??

get hands on with a Xiaomi device first. some people can't handle MIUI and felt it as a bloat instead. If you are fine with the UI change, grab one.
masterkd
masterkd #1682
Mar 13, 2015 at 10:25 PM
get hands on with a Xiaomi device first. some people can't handle MIUI and felt it as a bloat instead. If you are fine with the UI change, grab one.

I have seen redmi 1s. Personally I like stock UI way more. Also update and community support for redmi will not be that much as moto e. Only thing pulls me back from moto e is hardware. snapdragon 200 is old.
M
Minion #1683
Mar 14, 2015 at 10:24 AM
^Don't get moto E buddy crap rear camera,no front Cam,Old processor,rooting will void your warranty,rooting moto phones are difficult lastly no updates till now(lollipop).

Get Redmi 2S better screen,better processor,2GB Ram,good front and real cam.

I am a moto E user and i can't even do a video call.
W
Mar 14, 2015 at 11:27 AM
Moto E 2nd gen has front cam(even if a mediocre vga one) & i agree that hardware wise it is well behind redmi,lenovo & yureka but it seems to have the best reliability & after sales support which is the main deciding factor for many buyers.
ssk_the_gr8
ssk_the_gr8 #1685
Mar 14, 2015 at 1:30 PM
Friend bought a Xiaomi and it cracked in his pocket due to heating. Now he has bought a Nokia X series. So I also dont trust Xiaomi anymore. Moto anyday over it.
K
kkn13 #1686
Mar 14, 2015 at 1:34 PM
^Don't get moto E buddy crap rear camera,no front Cam,Old processor,rooting will void your warranty,rooting moto phones are difficult lastly no updates till now(lollipop).

Get Redmi 2S better screen,better processor,2GB Ram,good front and real cam.

I am a moto E user and i can't even do a video call.

not entirely true,Moto E has got Lollipop....
Lollipop slowed down every device it touched,everyones downgrading to Kitkat or Cm
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #1687
Mar 14, 2015 at 3:24 PM
Friend bought a Xiaomi and it cracked in his pocket due to heating. Now he has bought a Nokia X series. So I also dont trust Xiaomi anymore. Moto anyday over it.

+1
i haven't used it but all those known to me who have bought a Xiaomi mi3 or redmi are crying saying its pathetic (users of over 5-6 months). initially they all were very happy to get it.
amjath
amjath #1688
Mar 14, 2015 at 3:30 PM
not entirely true,Moto E has got Lollipop....
Lollipop slowed down every device it touched,everyones downgrading to Kitkat or Cm

Lollipop never slowed my device, its still butter smooth
CM can't do much in terms of source code based issues, if android is broken so does CM
K
kkn13 #1689
Mar 14, 2015 at 4:28 PM
^^ Not true,Stock Lollipop is the worst android yet
CM is actually running parallel slowly and is moving away from google
CM12 is miles ahead of google android
despite having similar kernel etc,it still outperforms google
Im not gonna buy any more androids unless its CM backed

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+1
i haven't used it but all those known to me who have bought a Xiaomi mi3 or redmi are crying saying its pathetic (users of over 5-6 months). initially they all were very happy to get it.

yeah xiaomi devices in my honest opinion are a fad,they are priced cheap,have good specs but the poor design,build quality,lack of premium feel and no source code add to the cons
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1690
Mar 14, 2015 at 4:36 PM
10 of my friends (2 Mi3 and 8 Redmi 1s) are still happy with their phones on stock rom.
I've flashed PA 4.6 on my dad's Redmi 1s (bought in the first flash sale) and he says its way smoother than before.

There are no overheating issues here at my end. I've underclocked the processor to 1.3 GHz as it doesn't affects the performance considerably. Plus greenified all user apps. Gives ~2 days of battery life.
W
Mar 14, 2015 at 5:21 PM
^^that is why it is called luck/chance.the probability of getting a faulty/not reliable device from the likes of redmi,mmx etc is more compared to the likes of motorola,sony etc.you may & people do get faulty devices even from apple but the ratio of people getting faulty devices vis-a-vis fine devices is much lower for top tier companies.e.g.say 10%-15% of mmx/yureka & xiaomi devices are faulty & given the user base & demand here that translates to roughly thousands of such units.who is to say you won't be that one in thousand to get such unit?next argument is even more critical.say your luck is bad & you got that one faulty unit among tens of thousand from motorola or even apple but still no worries as you will get reliable after sales support.now compare that to pages filled with horrible experience of mmx service centres(we even have one here by [MENTION=52329]tkin[/MENTION] titled something like company run by Satan) & non existent after sales service/support of redmi.
$hadow
$hadow #1692
Mar 14, 2015 at 6:27 PM
You could have been lucky. I know 3 of my friends who have redmi 1s and none of them is happy with the phone.
K
kkn13 #1693
Mar 14, 2015 at 7:26 PM
You could have been lucky. I know 3 of my friends who have redmi 1s and none of them is happy with the phone.

true dat! my friend sold his G Nexus and bought TWO Redmis(one for CM,one for MIUI,dont ask why :p :D)
hes quite unhappy and all his friends are like we told you so :D :p
still id take a chance with Xiaomi than Samsung anyday ,ive had worse experiences with samsung
coderunknown
coderunknown #1694
Mar 14, 2015 at 7:39 PM
Lollipop slowed down every device it touched,everyones downgrading to Kitkat or Cm

strangely, 2 Moto G (1st gen & 2nd gen) in my place are running smooth with stock Lollipop. 3 of my friends have Motorola (1st gen, 2nd gen and a 1st gen E) are too running fine without any slowdown or any kind of error. But the Moto G fanpage in Facebook is overflowing with complains about slowdown and errors. So its like randomly 50% of motorola G users are having issue after lollipop update.
W
Mar 14, 2015 at 7:49 PM
[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION],asus zenfone 2 which is scheduled for launch in Apr here,will it come with intel or mediatek chipset.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1696
Mar 14, 2015 at 8:18 PM
[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION],asus zenfone 2 which is scheduled for launch in Apr here,will it come with intel or mediatek chipset.

Not intel ones definitely.

Asus to release Qualcomm and Mediatek-powered Zenfone 2 - GSMArena.com news
W
Mar 14, 2015 at 9:04 PM
as long as it is not mediatek it is fine.for now moto e 2nd gen & asus zenfone 2 seems to be the best choice for ~7k budget when reliability & after sales support is the main factor & not hardware.
K
kkn13 #1698
Mar 14, 2015 at 9:14 PM
strangely, 2 Moto G (1st gen & 2nd gen) in my place are running smooth with stock Lollipop. 3 of my friends have Motorola (1st gen, 2nd gen and a 1st gen E) are too running fine without any slowdown or any kind of error. But the Moto G fanpage in Facebook is overflowing with complains about slowdown and errors. So its like randomly 50% of motorola G users are having issue after lollipop update.

you are right,only Moto G(both 1st and 2nd gen) users have mixed reactions
i feel its poor optimisation and coding on googles part
strangely my friends Moto G1 was running faster than my Nexus 5 and 7 and even my friends Nexus 6
CM Lollipop seems immune to this for some reason(my friend has a nightly build on his One Plus One)
whereas my cousin is going crazy with poor performance and battery life on his Moto G2
what is shocking is he isnt really a "smartphone person" and his previous phone was a wave 525 and he doesnt really have any apps installed on his Moto at all

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yeah I dont like the sound of Mediatek zenfone 2
even if they do, I hope they price the mediatek variant dirt cheap and price the intel/qualcomm variants a bit higher
gagan_kumar
gagan_kumar #1699
Mar 14, 2015 at 10:20 PM
10 of my friends (2 Mi3 and 8 Redmi 1s) are still happy with their phones on stock rom.
I've flashed PA 4.6 on my dad's Redmi 1s (bought in the first flash sale) and he says its way smoother than before.

There are no overheating issues here at my end. I've underclocked the processor to 1.3 GHz as it doesn't affects the performance considerably. Plus greenified all user apps. Gives ~2 days of battery life.

even i am very much satisfied with my redmi 1s , best 6k ever spent.......

it heats up when charging or using gps + 3g

else it works fine with wifi on , typical battery is 1 day.......

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Friend bought a Xiaomi and it cracked in his pocket due to heating. Now he has bought a Nokia X series. So I also dont trust Xiaomi anymore. Moto anyday over it.

well i dont trust them either , they said to release the miui 6 update android 4.4 like 2-3 months back till now nothing is there..........
coderunknown
coderunknown #1700
Mar 14, 2015 at 10:54 PM
Not intel ones definitely.

Asus to release Qualcomm and Mediatek-powered Zenfone 2 - GSMArena.com news

if Asus releases the 4G variant of Zenfone 2, it should ship with Intel SOC. Snapdragon looks to be reserved for western market.
K
kkn13 #1701
Mar 14, 2015 at 11:34 PM
if Asus releases the 4G variant of Zenfone 2, it should ship with Intel SOC. Snapdragon looks to be reserved for western market.

so no snapdragon for India? only Mediatek? :(
W
Mar 14, 2015 at 11:46 PM
intel SoC is completely different from mediatek & snapdragon.it may not be as battery user friendly but quality seems to be on par with that of snapdragon & definitely better than mediatek.
dashing.sujay
Mar 15, 2015 at 3:53 AM
I have 2 Redmi 1 S in my room, 4 in my family, and uncountable in my friend list, and none, I repeat, none have reported any such issues.

The only downside is battery back up which I'd agree but in 6k what do you accept ?

My roomie has Zenphone 5, and believe me, it heats more than my Redmi 1S.

I am so much overwhelmed by this phone that the logic of spending 20-30k over a phone really makes me think thousand times.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1704
Mar 15, 2015 at 9:27 AM
I have 2 Redmi 1 S in my room, 4 in my family, and uncountable in my friend list, and none, I repeat, none have reported any such issues.

The only downside is battery back up which I'd agree but in 6k what do you accept ?

My roomie has Zenphone 2, and believe me, it heats more than my Redmi 1S.

I am so much overwhelmed by this phone that the logic of spending 20-30k over a phone really makes me think thousand times.

How??? :shock:
They haven't even launched it here yet.
K
kkn13 #1706
Mar 15, 2015 at 12:42 PM
I am so much overwhelmed by this phone that the logic of spending 20-30k over a phone really makes me think thousand times.

same here,its a one time purchase and if you lose it/break it ,all 20-30k goes down the drain when repair cost is so high now
i would rather buy a mid ranger (<20k) and change my phone when it breaks/gets outdated etc instead of buying a flagship to stick around with for 3-4 years
$hadow
$hadow #1707
Mar 15, 2015 at 7:41 PM
true dat! my friend sold his G Nexus and bought TWO Redmis(one for CM,one for MIUI,dont ask why :p :D)
hes quite unhappy and all his friends are like we told you so :D :p
still id take a chance with Xiaomi than Samsung anyday ,ive had worse experiences with samsung

Yeah Sammy is certainly not in the battle for that budget phone scenario. I would like that battle between Moto e and somewhat MS 400 series phones.
K
kkn13 #1708
Mar 16, 2015 at 3:09 PM
Yeah Sammy is certainly not in the battle for that budget phone scenario. I would like that battle between Moto e and somewhat MS 400 series phones.

yeah Im still one of the believers that cheap and midrange WP and BB10 phones perform better than their android counterparts especially since Lollipop(even 5.1 is still sluggish) (CM phones such as Yureka and One Plus One are exceptions)
If stock devices itself are soo slow,i cant imagine whats gonna happen to other handsets
ssk_the_gr8
ssk_the_gr8 #1709
Mar 16, 2015 at 4:41 PM
yeah Im still one of the believers that cheap and midrange WP and BB10 phones perform better than their android counterparts especially since Lollipop(even 5.1 is still sluggish) (CM phones such as Yureka and One Plus One are exceptions)
If stock devices itself are soo slow,i cant imagine whats gonna happen to other handsets

I agree. WP phones are the best buy in under 15k budget,
theserpent
theserpent #1710
Mar 16, 2015 at 8:15 PM
IMO, Moto E 2015 doesn't deserve to be on the list.Redmi 2s(though I do not really like MIUI) Is a better buy
W
Mar 16, 2015 at 8:31 PM
for many ppl the flexibility & app support matters more than camera picture quality or few sec lag time & for such ppl android is the best option.

redmi has better hardware but poor after sales support compared to motorola & just like the above example for many ppl that matters more.
K
kkn13 #1712
Mar 17, 2015 at 12:23 AM
im sorry i dont agree that android is flawless about load times,ive seen more load times on my Nexus 5 than on my 820 despite the 820 having literally half the specs(quad vs dual,2gb vs 1gb)

as for apps,all major apps except snapchat are present on WP and are well designed and supported(except whatsapp which is anyways sluggish and poorly designed and coded on all platforms)

as for flexibility,you wouldnt need to "tweak" every minor aspect of the os,if it was properly optimised,coded and if the hardware-software were built with each other in mind(ill give you an android example itself in case im coming across as a fanboy/arrogant person here- One Plus One :) )

my point being WP is certainly very very undervalued and people blindly hate the platform but ive used it for 2.5 years now on my 720 and i fell in love with it soo much i picked up another 720 when my old 720 broke and i also bought an 820, a Nexus 5 and a BB Z10 later on , because I got excellent deals on them and I love experimenting with new technology etc(including android and ios)

If people really got around to use WP properly and give it a fair chance,im sure they will fall in love with the design etc in which MS has take great pains,it also doesnt slow down older hardware and infact is faster and better with each update regardless of hardware

sorry if this seems like a rant but i feel WP is very massively underrated and android is overrated atleast for me after using/owning stuff from all 4 major platforms
hope you didnt take offense :)
W
Mar 17, 2015 at 1:28 AM
i have not used either android or WP.i have some experience with iOS & i liked its interface & various apps.by flexibility i didn't mean tweaking but rather future possibilities & no. of apps available as you never know what you might need in future.
K
kkn13 #1714
Mar 17, 2015 at 2:30 PM
i have not used either android or WP.i have some experience with iOS & i liked its interface & various apps.by flexibility i didn't mean tweaking but rather future possibilities & no. of apps available as you never know what you might need in future.

Thats true i guess!!
Windows 10 will help deliver more on this hopefully! :)
$hadow
$hadow #1715
Mar 17, 2015 at 3:37 PM
yeah Im still one of the believers that cheap and midrange WP and BB10 phones perform better than their android counterparts especially since Lollipop(even 5.1 is still sluggish) (CM phones such as Yureka and One Plus One are exceptions)
If stock devices itself are soo slow,i cant imagine whats gonna happen to other handsets

I don't know but sometimes I feel that shifting form dalvic to ART didn't come as good as was expected by google. MS is just required to move to a better hardware at a good price point.
K
kkn13 #1716
Mar 17, 2015 at 5:59 PM
I don't know but sometimes I feel that shifting form dalvic to ART didn't come as good as was expected by google. MS is just required to move to a better hardware at a good price point.

very true
ART was infact better on Kitkat when enabled through Developer Options,so its kinda ironic
they also refuse to accept there is a serious issue with lollipop and beat around the bush
$hadow
$hadow #1717
Mar 19, 2015 at 6:41 PM
very true
ART was infact better on Kitkat when enabled through Developer Options,so its kinda ironic
they also refuse to accept there is a serious issue with kitkat and beat around the bush

But I have to say with 5.1 they fixed most of the bugs and Iam very much satisfied with it.
K
kkn13 #1718
Mar 20, 2015 at 1:50 PM
But I have to say with 5.1 they fixed most of the bugs and Iam very much satisfied with it.

btw I made a typo in the quoted post and wrote kitkat instead of lollipop in the last line

as for 5.1 I cant comment on it yet for Nexus 5 but Ill try it and then see if they really have improved it
$hadow
$hadow #1719
Mar 20, 2015 at 5:46 PM
btw I made a typo in the quoted post and wrote kitkat instead of lollipop in the last line

as for 5.1 I cant comment on it yet for Nexus 5 but Ill try it and then see if they really have improved it

And the animations also do look a bit more polished. I heard they pushed OTA for N5.
K
kkn13 #1720
Mar 21, 2015 at 5:50 PM
And the animations also do look a bit more polished. I heard they pushed OTA for N5.

oh will check and see
$hadow
$hadow #1721
Mar 22, 2015 at 1:05 PM
oh will check and see

And now the roll out for the nexus line up begins. My friend N10 got the OTA today.
K
kkn13 #1722
Mar 22, 2015 at 10:10 PM
And now the roll out for the nexus line up begins. My friend N10 got the OTA today.

I still havent got it :( :confused:
roll out system is poor,they arent very organised like Apple and Microsoft who list update releases on Region,Variant etc
Google does it randomly
$hadow
$hadow #1723
Mar 23, 2015 at 3:30 PM
I still havent got it :( :confused:
roll out system is poor,they arent very organised like Apple and Microsoft who list update releases on Region,Variant etc
Google does it randomly

The rollout is generally 1%. On a later stage mass rollout begins. Though I always flash the image.
chitvan
chitvan #1724
Apr 12, 2015 at 11:45 PM
I think WP is good buy,

lollipop is bit slower than KitKat on my Moto G,
But Android has better customization options.
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #1725
May 26, 2015 at 6:44 PM
hey guys

flipkart is having a sale on mobile with 10% off direct and 10% off with Axis bank card

which one is good from belwo

Spice Dream Uno @ 3999 - 10% off with axis bank card final price 3600
Huawei Honor Bee @4499 - 10 % off with axis bank card = 4050
Huawei Honor Holly @6299 - 10 % off with axis bank card = 5670

I am very much tempted for Spice Dream Uno, it will cost only 3600

today is last for offer, so please suggest asap
coderunknown
coderunknown #1726
May 26, 2015 at 6:49 PM
I am very much tempted for Spice Dream Uno, it will cost only 3600

today is last for offer, so please suggest asap

go for it. AFAIK VickyBat has the same phone. my aunt, friend have Android One (Sparkle V & Canvas One) and have excellent build for the price.
Skyh3ck
Skyh3ck #1727
May 26, 2015 at 7:38 PM
[MENTION=83196]vickybat[/MENTION]

hey man, can you give some words on your experience on spice dream uno,
H
hitesh #1728
May 26, 2015 at 8:41 PM
Just bought Lenovo A7000 for 8.1k. Sweet deal !

I just hope that heating issue people talked about is exaggerated
W
May 27, 2015 at 7:46 AM
post a small review here in this thread or detailed review in review section if you get the time.
H
hitesh #1730
May 27, 2015 at 4:30 PM
Yeah sure
Will receive it on 20th june though, so it'll take time
$hadow
$hadow #1731
May 27, 2015 at 7:14 PM
yeah a review will be good and helpful.
A
amit.tiger12 #1732
May 27, 2015 at 8:19 PM
^ heating is not an issue, more power means more heat... there is no proper way to dissipate heat in mobile... even computer heats up...
H
hitesh #1733
May 28, 2015 at 3:01 PM
^ heating is not an issue, more power means more heat... there is no proper way to dissipate heat in mobile... even computer heats up...
Some reviews say that the phone becomes so hot you can't even hold it. Now that's an issue.
Well lets see what happens
aaruni
aaruni #1734
May 28, 2015 at 3:16 PM
Going to buy a smartphone soon. (~7k). Was looking at Moto E 2015, but that thing apparently has a potato camera.

My needs :
Camera should be able to photograph text (from a book, newspaper, etc).
Should run all day at 100% battery (some wifi usage. no gaming. minimal videos, may be lots of image viewing).

My wants:
Really want to root it, install TWRP with Multiboot. But if no device in this range offers this, I am willing to settle.

Need to get this device in the first or second week of June.
dashing.sujay
May 28, 2015 at 3:24 PM
Under that range Redmi's camera is arguably the best out there. I'm too much satisfied.
aaruni
aaruni #1736
May 28, 2015 at 3:54 PM
Under that range Redmi's camera is arguably the best out there. I'm too much satisfied.

I don't need the best camera out there. I just need that bare minimum camera, and the ability to root it, flash it. (although, if you can couple a good camera and the root/flash ability, that would be perfect).
dashing.sujay
May 28, 2015 at 3:59 PM
I don't need the best camera out there. I just need that bare minimum camera, and the ability to root it, flash it. (although, if you can couple a good camera and the root/flash ability, that would be perfect).

You have got the best cam (rear and front, both) + ability to root (of course, and very easy process) + huge support @ XDA ( PA + CM and lots of other ROMs are available).
aaruni
aaruni #1738
May 28, 2015 at 4:38 PM
You have got the best cam (rear and front, both) + ability to root (of course, and very easy process) + huge support @ XDA ( PA + CM and lots of other ROMs are available).

We are talking about this phone, right?

Xiaomi Redmi 1S - Full phone specifications
dashing.sujay
May 28, 2015 at 4:54 PM
We are talking about this phone, right?

Xiaomi Redmi 1S - Full phone specifications

Yes, and it's no more available.

Hardware specifications have improved in the v2 (Redmi 2), can't say about dev support.
aaruni
aaruni #1740
May 28, 2015 at 5:21 PM
Yes, and it's no more available.

Hardware specifications have improved in the v2 (Redmi 2), can't say about dev support.

Flipkart says registration open every Tuesday at 2 PM ?

Mi Redmi 1S - Buy Mi Redmi 1S Mobile Online at Best Price in India - Flipkart.com

Save you date and time

As the clock strikes 2PM on Tuesdays, the traffic on Flipkart reaches heights. Therefore, stay glued in front of your system and make sure you buy the Redmi S1 on time. If not, you will have to wait for a week long.
dashing.sujay
May 29, 2015 at 9:32 AM
Even if it's available, go for the v2.
Reason - lollipop on board, slightly better battery and front cam, 4g and much much much lighter (weight). + readily available.
aaruni
aaruni #1742
May 29, 2015 at 1:59 PM
Even if it's available, go for the v2.
Reason - lollipop on board, slightly better battery and front cam, 4g and much much much lighter (weight). + readily available.

But dev support?
Neo
Neo #1743
May 30, 2015 at 7:07 AM
You can also get a Redmi 1s from overcart.com at 5k ;)
H
hitesh #1745
Jun 1, 2015 at 5:13 PM
Just received my A7000. Currently don't have the time review it, so just ask any question you might have
G
GeorgeJ #1747
Jun 8, 2015 at 10:24 PM
Sam,

Thanks for a wonderful Guide. It has helped me alot and I am suggesting many others to refer it before buying a phone.

Am planning to buy a smartphone for my son who is in the 9th Standard. I have finalized on two options viz:

1. Lenovo A7000
2. Yu Yureka

Which of these two would be the better choice ?

Also since both these phones are sold in flash sales, what would be a good alternative in case I fail to get one. Would it be Lumia 540 or MotoE (4G). My only doubt about Moto E is its non removable battery. Or should I go for Redmi 2.

Looking forward to hearing from you. In anticipation, thanks a lot
rohitshakti2
rohitshakti2 #1748
Jun 10, 2015 at 4:21 PM
I am also sailing in the same boat for my wife. I had also liked Micromax Canvas Nitra A311 among others. But I am waiting for Lenovo K3 note to be out for sale and would prefer it over other phones.
braindead
braindead #1749
Jun 21, 2015 at 9:18 PM
anyone here using meizu m1 note?
T
Jun 27, 2015 at 12:27 PM
Hi guys,
awesome work [MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION]

But some recent updates are missing... Zenfone 2's ZE550ML/ZE551ML Intel Atom Z3560/Z3580 + PowerVR G3560 GPU aren't compared. Also, Xiaomi Mi 4 is in the 15k category now after the recent price drop. Also, Xiaomi Mi 4i is missing from the comparison.

I am having a budget of a max of 15k and i am stuck between the Zenfone2 15k version, the Zenfone2 13k version, the Mi 4i (13k) and the Mi 4 (16GB) (also 15k).
My dilemmas are:
Zenfone2 (15k version) vs Mi 4 --- Mi4 is previous generation and has no 4G. Even after some research i got no clear winner between the Atom Z35XX and the Snapdr.801. The camera performance.
Zenfone2 (13k version) vs Zenfone2 (15k version) --- does that fullHD screen on 15k version really matter? In fact, it causes a performance drop on the fullHD version and a lower battery life. But, the 15k one has NFC and Gyroscope. :p
Zenfone2 (13k) vs Mi 4i (13k) --- camera, chipset performance and brand.

Also, do you think that the upcoming release of OnePlus Two will call for a price drop for OnePlus One? One of my friends has it and I'm in love with the OnePlus One device. :p
dashing.sujay
Jun 27, 2015 at 11:33 PM
[MENTION=153712]thinkdigit123[/MENTION] - Mi4i's camera will beat any Zenphone hands down.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1752
Jun 28, 2015 at 2:07 PM
Hi guys,
awesome work [MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION]

But some recent updates are missing... Zenfone 2's ZE550ML/ZE551ML Intel Atom Z3560/Z3580 + PowerVR G3560 GPU aren't compared. Also, Xiaomi Mi 4 is in the 15k category now after the recent price drop. Also, Xiaomi Mi 4i is missing from the comparison.

I am having a budget of a max of 15k and i am stuck between the Zenfone2 15k version, the Zenfone2 13k version, the Mi 4i (13k) and the Mi 4 (16GB) (also 15k).
My dilemmas are:
Zenfone2 (15k version) vs Mi 4 --- Mi4 is previous generation and has no 4G. Even after some research i got no clear winner between the Atom Z35XX and the Snapdr.801. The camera performance.
Zenfone2 (13k version) vs Zenfone2 (15k version) --- does that fullHD screen on 15k version really matter? In fact, it causes a performance drop on the fullHD version and a lower battery life. But, the 15k one has NFC and Gyroscope. :p
Zenfone2 (13k) vs Mi 4i (13k) --- camera, chipset performance and brand.

Also, do you think that the upcoming release of OnePlus Two will call for a price drop for OnePlus One? One of my friends has it and I'm in love with the OnePlus One device. :p

For 15k budget if you have no problem with just 13GB storage, get Mi4i or Mi4.....
I don't think 4G is a deal breaker, companies haven't yet rolled 21Mbps 3G properly (most 3G networks have 7.2 or 14.4 according to me)

Zenfone 2 has 5.5" screen compared to 5" in xiaomi, so decide what screen size you want.....

Camera & performance wise I would prefer xiaomi over ASUS because intel's processors have issues with some games (they don't perform as good as they do in benchmarks)

Oneplus one is good. A friend of mine owns it, CM version, he is not a tech savvy person. After using OPO, its small bugs n all (random reboots, random hangings), he is now planning to get an iPhone instead because of its stable OS (he earlier had HTC One X, which he liked)....... I told him earlier to get a Note 4, now he is regretting his decision after using his brother's Note 4

I don't know much about the oxygen OS though

MIUI seems to be stable (one of my friend likes MIUI in his Redmi 1S, even though it lags sometimes)
T
Jul 2, 2015 at 12:34 AM
For 15k budget if you have no problem with just 13GB storage, get Mi4i or Mi4.....
I don't think 4G is a deal breaker, companies haven't yet rolled 21Mbps 3G properly (most 3G networks have 7.2 or 14.4 according to me)

Zenfone 2 has 5.5" screen compared to 5" in xiaomi, so decide what screen size you want.....

Camera & performance wise I would prefer xiaomi over ASUS because intel's processors have issues with some games (they don't perform as good as they do in benchmarks)

Oneplus one is good. A friend of mine owns it, CM version, he is not a tech savvy person. After using OPO, its small bugs n all (random reboots, random hangings), he is now planning to get an iPhone instead because of its stable OS (he earlier had HTC One X, which he liked)....... I told him earlier to get a Note 4, now he is regretting his decision after using his brother's Note 4

I don't know much about the oxygen OS though

MIUI seems to be stable (one of my friend likes MIUI in his Redmi 1S, even though it lags sometimes)
[MENTION=60562]anupam_pb[/MENTION]

I am looking to future-proof my new phone as much as possible. Hence the 4G requirement. I know its unnecessary to buy a 4G phone right now, but its just paranoia future-proofing

I have a 'thing' for large screens! ;) ;) :p :p So i would prefer 5.5" over 5". But it wont be a deal-breaker requirement. I currently use a 5" Micromax Canvas 2 and the screen size seems quite ok to me. But 0.5" more wont hurt. :p

I am primarily looking at intel processors with CISC and x86-64 architectures. I will probably do some weird **** with my phone, like triple booting Ubuntu Phone, WP8.1 and Android. But, however, on a more general phone usage terms, i feel MOST apps and games from reputed app makers are supported on x86 Atoms. And in terms of raw performance, Zf2 beats Mi 4i hands down. And Zf2 is almost at par with 1+1 and Mi4.

The camera story is somewhat strange. I dont know why Asus went with a Toshiba sensor for the camera, when there was the much appreciated Sony IMX214. But reviewers say that the camera issue on Zenfone2 is only software based and is due to faulty optimization algorithms of Asus. I am almost confident that Asus would correct these in future updates. Xiaomi Mi 4 and 4i uses the Sony IMX214, which is indeed a great camera sensor.

I really love the ZenUI. My mom has Zenfone 4 and I feel that ZenUI is seriously beautiful. I havent used MIUI but I hear from Mi phone users that MIUI is good too. Of course, it only boils down to personal preference in OS choice. BUT, whatever it is, almost immediately after buying a new phone i would root it and put in a snazzy custom ROM from Xda, so the OS really doesnt matter. :p :p

The most crucial part of zenfone2 that has captivated me is its design. Its just too good. The Mi 4i is also good but not as good as the Zenfone2. And the rear-design of the Mi 4 simply doesnt attract me. It looks like the 6k Redmis :-(

I would really love to get the OnePlus One. Only if the OnePlus Two release causes a drop in prices of OnePlus One. :p

And i still cant decide on a phone! :-/
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1754
Jul 2, 2015 at 7:57 AM
I don't think Zenfones have good dev support

You should have bought Oneplus one during flipkart app shopping days @ 18k, that too 64GB

I would say, if you want to put custom ROMs n all in your phone, get Oneplus one.... It would be better suited for you
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1755
Jul 2, 2015 at 9:10 AM
Once you start using stock android like UIs, bloated UIs like MIUI feel sluggish and crap.
T
Jul 2, 2015 at 11:26 AM
I don't think Zenfones have good dev support

You should have bought Oneplus one during flipkart app shopping days @ 18k, that too 64GB

I would say, if you want to put custom ROMs n all in your phone, get Oneplus one.... It would be better suited for you

Zenfones DO have good dev support! As do 1+ and Xiaomi.

My MAX budget is 15k. It was actually 10k, but my maximum stretched budget is 15k. Just cannot go beyond that. :p :'(

Yeah man, 1+1 is perfect!
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #1757
Jul 2, 2015 at 1:33 PM
Zenfone 2 battery stamina mode is super-awesome....doesn't even deplete the battery by 1%.
Camera is good not that gr8
build quality is excellent with matte back finish.

My cousin is using it and more than happy :mrgreen:


Mi4i has superb camera and is very very light weight :mrgreen:
T
Jul 4, 2015 at 1:49 PM
hey guys,

I did some research and found out the following...

Here's Zf2's Toshiba t4k37 camera sensor datasheet:
T4K37 | Sensors | TOSHIBA Semiconductor & Storage Products Company | Asia-Pacific

And here's Sony's IMX214 sensor found on OnePlusOne's and Mi4's:
Sony Global - IMX214

Although T4K37 may not be better than IMX214, but it still has a great spec sheet and i believe almost at par at least on paper.
AND...after the latest firmware update from ASUS, the camera performance has increased several times and very noticeably. GSMArena has updated their review with the camera performance updates. Check it here... Asus Zenfone 2 review: A balancing act - page 8 - GSMArena.com

So camera issue is almost solved... :)
braindead
braindead #1759
Jul 8, 2015 at 10:22 AM
why is k3 note the best buy?
Someone point me to a good review of the device.

I like the complete list but is it just the OP's opinion or is the list a general vote of agreement?
I don't want to buy a device by the spec sheet.
help!
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1760
Jul 8, 2015 at 11:54 AM
why is k3 note the best buy?
Someone point me to a good review of the device.

I like the complete list but is it just the OP's opinion or is the list a general vote of agreement?
I don't want to buy a device by the spec sheet.
help!

Lenovo phones are generally good (A6000+ has some heating issue, but that's under heavy load)
K3 Note has good specs for its price. although I would suggest not buying it in the first sale

Zenfone 5 was good but zenfone 2 isn't so great,, it has some minor issues, still good buy though
coderunknown
coderunknown #1761
Jul 8, 2015 at 12:01 PM
I like the complete list but is it just the OP's opinion or is the list a general vote of agreement?
I don't want to buy a device by the spec sheet.
help!

my own view. and its based almost entirely on specs (hardware + OS). and looking at the insane registration for K3 Note (half a million) it'll be extremely difficult or say impossible to grab it on the first few sales. you can always go for 2nd or 3rd slot. Or check and pick your own from the list. just try to avoid the one with red marks.
dan4u
dan4u #1762
Jul 10, 2015 at 12:21 AM
Is the Galaxy note 3 still a good buy for 28k? what else is comparable to the note 3 at 28k?
D
Jul 10, 2015 at 12:28 AM
Is the Galaxy note 3 still a good buy for 28k? what else is comparable to the note 3 at 28k?
At 28k can't say, especially when Note 4 sells around 32k or something. But at something like 24-25k it's great.

Which other phone is comparable? Don't know, don't care. Have been more than happy with mine, so no need to look at other stuffs.
$hadow
$hadow #1765
Jul 10, 2015 at 9:28 PM
Is the Galaxy note 3 still a good buy for 28k? what else is comparable to the note 3 at 28k?

Which variant are we talking about?
D
Jul 13, 2015 at 10:41 PM
where's the Note 4 selling at 32k?

All over eBay India. Just one link, Brand NEW Imported Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM 910H 32GB With Seller Warranty | eBay

Now please don't ask me where to get coupons.
rohitshakti2
rohitshakti2 #1767
Jul 23, 2015 at 4:53 PM
my own view. and its based almost entirely on specs (hardware + OS). and looking at the insane registration for K3 Note (half a million) it'll be extremely difficult or say impossible to grab it on the first few sales. you can always go for 2nd or 3rd slot. Or check and pick your own from the list. just try to avoid the one with red marks.

Sir,

Will customised ROMs be available for Lenovo in future or any of the phones upto rs.10000/- bracket with proper xda page.

regards
coderunknown
coderunknown #1768
Jul 23, 2015 at 10:17 PM
Sir,

Will customised ROMs be available for Lenovo in future or any of the phones upto rs.10000/- bracket with proper xda page.

regards

Please don't be so formal. I am just one guy helping others.

Most Lenovo phones are not well supported. Mainly due to their chipset of choice (mediatek) and secondly being mainly not widely available outside Asia. There mayn't be long time support, say no Android M (custom rom) for most Lenovos. If you are still going for a new phone and want updated OS, Motorola looks to be best choice.
N
nav18 #1769
Aug 10, 2015 at 11:09 PM
With Amazon Freedom Sale. The Sony Xperia Z1 is available at 14450/- (After additional 15% discount on HDFC card).Should I consider this phone over mi4i or mi4 ?

I'm having heating issues on my Redmi 1s.The battery capacity is good (on paper at least). I don't want another phone with similar issue though.

Please suggest a better alternative at price range.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1770
Aug 10, 2015 at 11:29 PM
With Amazon Freedom Sale. The Sony Xperia Z1 is available at 14450/- (After additional 15% discount on HDFC card).Should I consider this phone over mi4i or mi4 ?

I'm having heating issues on my Redmi 1s.The battery capacity is good (on paper at least). I don't want another phone with similar issue though.

Please suggest a better alternative at price range.

Z1 over Mi 4i any day. However, seeing that it was launched in 2013, it would be wiser to wait for Moto X Play.
izzikio_rage
izzikio_rage #1771
Aug 30, 2015 at 10:45 AM
Planning to buy an iPhone6. Is it safe to buy from sites like snapdeal and shopclues (they have the best prices) , do they give a manufacturers warrenty. Want to do an EMI as well.
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #1772
Aug 30, 2015 at 12:58 PM
Planning to buy an iPhone6. Is it safe to buy from sites like snapdeal and shopclues (they have the best prices) , do they give a manufacturers warrenty. Want to do an EMI as well.

Have read a few bad online experiences for people buying phones from SD. I'd say stick with Amazon / FK for a phone costing this much. That said SD lists these:

1 Year Brand Warranty
11.93 cm (4.7) Touchscreen
A8 Chip with 64-bit Architecture and M8 Motion Co-processor
16 GB Memory
8 MP iSight Camera and 1.2 MP FaceTime HD Camera
Wi-Fi Enabled
Bluetooth Support
Full HD Recording
iOS 8

So yeah, I guess it does include manufacturer warranty as you asked.
T
the.one #1773
Aug 30, 2015 at 8:26 PM
I guess Apple gives a global warranty, so no matter where u buy from it will be under warranty.
A
amit.tiger12 #1774
Sep 3, 2015 at 12:03 PM
nexus 5, purchased in jan 2014, working fine till now... should i upgrade my device??? buy new device comparing nexus 5??
or should i wait for next nexus???

nexus is working fine, nothing wrong with it... just asking... do i need to upgrade???
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1775
Sep 3, 2015 at 12:35 PM
nexus 5, purchased in jan 2014, working fine till now... should i upgrade my device??? buy new device comparing nexus 5??
or should i wait for next nexus???

nexus is working fine, nothing wrong with it... just asking... do i need to upgrade???

Wait for new Nexus.
coderunknown
coderunknown #1776
Sep 3, 2015 at 1:34 PM
nexus 5, purchased in jan 2014, working fine till now... should i upgrade my device??? buy new device comparing nexus 5??
or should i wait for next nexus???

nexus is working fine, nothing wrong with it... just asking... do i need to upgrade???

if you feel the hardware is showing its age, then you may but i feel despite its age Nexus 5 is still a solid smartphone. If you are planning to jump, wait for Snapdragon 820 based devices to show up (Moto X 2016 or next year's Nexus). Current nexus will be powered by Snapdragon 808/810. And no matter what they show/shout in PR, it'll suffer from overheating heating like any other device with same processor.

And let this QHD/UHD hype settle down a bit.
arsenalfan001
Sep 8, 2015 at 7:53 PM
One query guys, planning to sell my Z1 compact and get Oneplus One / Redmi 2 Prime. Now, can I use these mobiles in USA? I mean, are the 4G bands supported by these phones compatible with what is available in US?
I was checking the frequency directory provided by GSMArena, Here.
These are the bands supported by Redmi 2 Prime, Redmi Bands.
Checked the same for Oneplus One too, the information provided in amazon is not clear enough, OnePlus One.
Could any one please clarify?
P
pgcp #1778
Sep 15, 2015 at 2:42 AM
Planning on buying Motorola Moto X Play. All the specs look but i am a little skeptical about the 2 GB ram. I planning on using this phone for atleast 3 years (I know its a long time & i cant xpect top notch performance for the whole duration). But still, how is the performance going to be? No hardcore gaming to be done but a lot of multitasking will be done. My first choice was OnePlus2 but the availability is a bummer.

How much performance difference will it have in comparison to Moto X Style (I know its not launched yet & there is going to be a price differnce of about 10K) But i am concerned only about basic performance & multitasking (Smooth functioning without lagging)
tkin
tkin #1779
Sep 15, 2015 at 6:45 PM
Planning on buying Motorola Moto X Play. All the specs look but i am a little skeptical about the 2 GB ram. I planning on using this phone for atleast 3 years (I know its a long time & i cant xpect top notch performance for the whole duration). But still, how is the performance going to be? No hardcore gaming to be done but a lot of multitasking will be done. My first choice was OnePlus2 but the availability is a bummer.

How much performance difference will it have in comparison to Moto X Style (I know its not launched yet & there is going to be a price differnce of about 10K) But i am concerned only about basic performance & multitasking (Smooth functioning without lagging)
Perfect in every way, but it does not have Gyroscope. I finalized this for a replacement for my LG G2, scrapped the idea just for the lack of Gyroscope.
ssk_the_gr8
ssk_the_gr8 #1780
Sep 15, 2015 at 7:05 PM
Moto X Play performance issues
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the.one #1781
Sep 15, 2015 at 7:58 PM
This is a more holistic review.

Moto X Play REVIEW (After 1 MONTH) - YouTube
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amit.tiger12 #1782
Sep 20, 2015 at 6:50 PM
Need help for my friend.. My friend's nexus 5 got water damaged, he used N5 for 1 year till jan 2015, after that he did not purchased any device.. He wanted to buy oneplus one but because of same hardware he dropped idea of buying oneplus 1.. sd810 heating issue, again oneplus 2 dropped.. What should he do now? He wants mobile badly.. He can wait for new nexus if hardware is more than sd810..
Please guide him..

& other thing he wants to repair (chip level) or sell (no bhangarwala) water damaged nexus 5
1. Suggest chip level repair shop in mumbai for nexus 5
I found one repair shop online in Goregaon, mumbai but it's closed for now onwards.
Please suggest some good shops.
2. Other thing is that he wants to sell his n5, he heard that, bhangarwala give you 100-200rs for dead device.. But bhangarwala gets good price for that dead device by selling it to right person.
I mean to say some company take your dead device and give you good money for working parts.
Please suggest some
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1783
Oct 4, 2015 at 11:39 PM
State the disadvantages of Galaxy J7, except for having 1.5GB RAM & Touchwiz ??

I'm planning to get it for my mom
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1784
Oct 4, 2015 at 11:48 PM
State the disadvantages of Galaxy J7, except for having 1.5GB RAM & Touchwiz ??

I'm planning to get it for my mom
It'll be ignored by samsung for updates and would stuck at lollipop forever. Better get her a Moto G3 or Lumia 640XL.
Even Mi 4 would be a lot better hardware wise.
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the.one #1785
Oct 5, 2015 at 10:37 AM
State the disadvantages of Galaxy J7, except for having 1.5GB RAM & Touchwiz ??

I'm planning to get it for my mom

Lack of a few sensors.
Samsung's mid-range are not guaranteed software updates.


Overall it seems a good phone with a nice amoled screen. I would say its a good buy if you can get discounts on it (Flipkart's sale is not very far).
I considered it too, before opting to go for Moto X Play.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1786
Oct 5, 2015 at 1:59 PM
Lack of a few sensors.
Samsung's mid-range are not guaranteed software updates.


Overall it seems a good phone with a nice amoled screen. I would say its a good buy if you can get discounts on it (Flipkart's sale is not very far).
I considered it too, before opting to go for Moto X Play.

I'm keeping it as 2nd option after Moto X Play, if my mom didn't like it

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It'll be ignored by samsung for updates and would stuck at lollipop forever. Better get her a Moto G3 or Lumia 640XL.
Even Mi 4 would be a lot better hardware wise.

Stuck at Lollipop, that should be fine

Also it has necessary sensors, accelerometer, proximity n light sensor

I kept it as 2nd option because of Samsung brand, decent performance, good screen & great battery life

She wants a 5.5" phone. I won't consider anything other than android, because of easy troubleshooting

And yeah, i'll buy it from Flipkart during its sale
satinder
satinder #1787
Oct 6, 2015 at 10:40 AM
Need help for my friend.. My friend's nexus 5 got water damaged, he used N5 for 1 year till jan 2015, after that he did not purchased any device.. He wanted to buy oneplus one but because of same hardware he dropped idea of buying oneplus 1.. sd810 heating issue, again oneplus 2 dropped.. What should he do now? He wants mobile badly.. He can wait for new nexus if hardware is more than sd810..
Please guide him..

& other thing he wants to repair (chip level) or sell (no bhangarwala) water damaged nexus 5
1. Suggest chip level repair shop in mumbai for nexus 5
I found one repair shop online in Goregaon, mumbai but it's closed for now onwards.
Please suggest some good shops.
2. Other thing is that he wants to sell his n5, he heard that, bhangarwala give you 100-200rs for dead device.. But bhangarwala gets good price for that dead device by selling it to right person.
I mean to say some company take your dead device and give you good money for working parts.
Please suggest some
Better try to get a broken screen mobile of same model. You may get what is needed now. Try this option only as Chip Level repair may have own problems.
amjath
amjath #1788
Nov 12, 2015 at 1:05 PM
[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION] Why do you think Oneplus 2 is better pick than Huawei Honor 7?

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HiSilicon KIRIN 935 has good dev support? If no then you are right!
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1789
Nov 12, 2015 at 1:42 PM
[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION] Why do you think Oneplus 2 is better pick than Huawei Honor 7?

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HiSilicon KIRIN 935 has good dev support? If no then you are right!

Because OP2 has better dev support due to Qualcomm S810 & S810 performs better than kirin 935, which has a weak GPU. Also OP2 has dual SIM which adds to a bit of practicality
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1790
Nov 16, 2015 at 8:33 PM
Guys, best phablets (5.5") under 35k are LG G4 & A8, i hope. Anything else, which is good ??

Dual SIM is a must.
Usage: Internet browsing(emails, fb, browser) & photography
OS: Android only
Brands: Just the big ones (Don't suggest OP2)

Anyone knows about Dual SIM variant of Note 4??
coderunknown
coderunknown #1791
Nov 16, 2015 at 9:13 PM
[MENTION=88006]sam[/MENTION] Why do you think Oneplus 2 is better pick than Huawei Honor 7?

2 reason i'll choose OP2 over Honor 7: near stock Android & dev support. Those who don't care about dev support or happy with the stock looks, Honor 7 got one of the best camera.

Guys, best phablets (5.5") under 35k are LG G4 & A8, i hope. Anything else, which is good ??

Dual SIM is a must.
Usage: Internet browsing(emails, fb, browser) & photography
OS: Android only
Brands: Just the big ones (Don't suggest OP2)

Anyone knows about Dual SIM variant of Note 4??

How about waiting for Moto X Style 32GB? Better camera compared to LG G4. Stock Android (6.0).

Note 4 & A8 are both using last gen 32bit chipset. Performance mayn't be noticeable but then again 30k isn't a small amount.
tkin
tkin #1792
Nov 16, 2015 at 10:00 PM
Guys, best phablets (5.5") under 35k are LG G4 & A8, i hope. Anything else, which is good ??

Dual SIM is a must.
Usage: Internet browsing(emails, fb, browser) & photography
OS: Android only
Brands: Just the big ones (Don't suggest OP2)

Anyone knows about Dual SIM variant of Note 4??

G4 is the best under 35k, if you want stock Android go for Motorola X Style. But check before buying whether style in India comes with dual sim or not.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1793
Nov 17, 2015 at 8:03 AM
G4 is the best under 35k, if you want stock Android go for Motorola X Style. But check before buying whether style in India comes with dual sim or not.

Indian Moto X Style has dual SIM

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How about waiting for Moto X Style 32GB? Better camera compared to LG G4. Stock Android (6.0).

Note 4 & A8 are both using last gen 32bit chipset. Performance mayn't be noticeable but then again 30k isn't a small amount.

Moto X Style is heavy at 180g.

The phone is for my dad, not me... So I'm pretty sure, he would not like the plain simple stock android
He currently uses Honor 4X, which he feels is a bit heavy for his comfort. Also he wants a phone from a big company (brand value)

I guess camera is a debatable topic, but still I personally think S6(all variants), Note 5 & G4 have the best smartphone camera. So despite the fact G4 has poor battery life compared to 4X, I'm aligned towards it.

I considered A8 because of its battery life & looks(again a debatable thing). Although its SoC is old, its a great performer, screen is great. Camera may not be as good as G4 or X Style, but still its good. Also its a Samsung phone

I suggested A8 & G4 to him. Lets see what he decides
amjath
amjath #1794
Nov 17, 2015 at 8:09 AM
Fyi Next gen a7 & a8 in works
tkin
tkin #1795
Nov 17, 2015 at 3:24 PM
Fyi Next gen a7 & a8 in works
It's the A9 which will debut with the Qualcomm SD620, it will probably launch by Jan 2016. It will be a phablet of 5.5 or 6 inch screen.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1796
Nov 17, 2015 at 5:18 PM
Fyi Next gen a7 & a8 in works

Not A8, just A5, A7 & new A9

Indian A8 has Exynos which has performance better than S801, a bit inferior to S808 of G4 (not noticable in real life)
Also A8's display is great. Colour reproduction is better than that of G4. I'm considering G4 just because of its camera, nothing else... A8 is a better phone otherwise
tkin
tkin #1797
Nov 18, 2015 at 12:45 AM
Not A8, just A5, A7 & new A9

Indian A8 has Exynos which has performance better than S801, a bit inferior to S808 of G4 (not noticable in real life)
Also A8's display is great. Colour reproduction is better than that of G4. I'm considering G4 just because of its camera, nothing else... A8 is a better phone otherwise
What? How did you compare between IPS and AMOLED?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1798
Nov 18, 2015 at 6:36 PM
What? How did you compare between IPS and AMOLED?

Samsung Galaxy A8 Review

Colour temperature & Delta E scales
Also since AMOLED will produce deeper blacks, has better contrast

Also one thing that GSMArena pointed out is that when the display is set to auto brightness mode, under sunlight the maximum brightness pushes further above what's possible manually
Samsung Galaxy A8 review: A-game - page 3 - GSMArena.com

I have used both S6 Edge & G4, S6 definitely had a better display than G4. Although its battery life is just bit better than G4 in real life usage. But that Turbocharger is really fast. My friend's S6 Edge charges from 20% - 100% in 1 hr
stonecaper
stonecaper #1799
Dec 12, 2015 at 12:16 PM
any Reason Not To buy ZTE Blade Q Lux? Its 4199 on Infibeam today
Does it have any disadvantages over Lenovo A 2010?
K
Dec 12, 2015 at 9:05 PM
Guys suggest a good smartphone under 20k

Good battery backup
Decent Screen
No overheating

Shortlisted-
Oneplus X
Nexus 5x
Honor 7
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #1801
Dec 13, 2015 at 1:58 PM
[MENTION=266361]kunalgujarathi[/MENTION] Nexus 5x isn't below 20k. I bought a OnePlus X a month back it feels great to use. Display has great colors and amazing blacks(AMOLED). Doesn't overheat even when using 3G for a while. Easily 4 hours screen time on most days. Definitely recommended.
K
Dec 13, 2015 at 2:04 PM
[MENTION=266361]kunalgujarathi[/MENTION] Nexus 5x isn't below 20k. I bought a OnePlus X a month back it feels great to use. Display has great colors and amazing blacks(AMOLED). Doesn't overheat even when using 3G for a while. Easily 4 hours screen time on most days. Definitely recommended.

Can get 5x for 22k @ ebay Indian version with coupon
Was just considering it because of Updates.

Guys 22k is my top limit.Please advice.
No Mi.
K
Dec 13, 2015 at 2:43 PM
Can you link? It comes with manufacturer warranty or seller warranty?

Check out this LG Nexus 5X 16 GB (Charcoal Black) on Paytm!

*paytm.com/shop/p/lg-nexus-5x-16-gb-charcoal-black-MOBLG-NEXUS-5X-MANG237245CEC1F4D

*m.ebay.in/itm?itemId=181943775061 - 96% rating

Any nexus from 95% + rating without "handpicked" tag would do.
You can crosscheck IMEI with LG India before buying.

Now you can use ebay coupons right from 9% to 12% whichever are valid now.

So cost is 22k-23k max
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #1805
Dec 13, 2015 at 2:52 PM
Seems legit more or less [MENTION=266361]kunalgujarathi[/MENTION]
K
Dec 13, 2015 at 2:54 PM
Seems legit more or less [MENTION=266361]kunalgujarathi[/MENTION]

So can u suggest me?

Honor 7 @ 18 k(getting 4k exchange)
Vs
Oneplus X

Or spend +4k for 16 GB Nexus just for that branding and updates.

Or any better options under 23k
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1807
Dec 13, 2015 at 9:45 PM
So can u suggest me?

Honor 7 @ 18 k(getting 4k exchange)
Vs
Oneplus X

Or spend +4k for 16 GB Nexus just for that branding and updates.

Or any better options under 23k

I will personally prefer Honor 7 over Oneplus X

As far as Nexus is concerned, 5X has average battery life + 16GB storage isn't a practical option nowadays
K
Dec 13, 2015 at 11:11 PM
I will personally prefer Honor 7 over Oneplus X

As far as Nexus is concerned, 5X has average battery life + 16GB storage isn't a practical option nowadays

Any other suggestions in this range?
Thought of Mi4c but no warranty
ssk_the_gr8
ssk_the_gr8 #1810
Jan 3, 2016 at 1:49 AM
if the budget is max 22k and I want a 5" display and removable battery, would galaxy s5 be the best bet?
K
Jan 3, 2016 at 12:12 PM
if the budget is max 22k and I want a 5" display and removable battery, would galaxy s5 be the best bet?

Went for OPO X.
Decent phone and a bit cheaper.
More importantly my sis-in-law liked the design so I guess it's a win-win.

I would stay away from Samsung personally unless it's the Note series.
ssk_the_gr8
ssk_the_gr8 #1812
Jan 3, 2016 at 5:31 PM
Went for OPO X.
Decent phone and a bit cheaper.
More importantly my sis-in-law liked the design so I guess it's a win-win.

I would stay away from Samsung personally unless it's the Note series.

Oppo x does not have removable battery. Its battery rating on gsmarena is not that great too.

Also, why do you say stay away from Samsung?
K
Jan 3, 2016 at 6:59 PM
Oppo x does not have removable battery. Its battery rating on gsmarena is not that great too.

Also, why do you say stay away from Samsung?

Bro had bought S4 mini.
Not even lasted a year.
So I have a pretty bad feeling about these cheap Samsung.
Now S6 with 7420 is pretty different story but S5 with exynos is risky
ssk_the_gr8
ssk_the_gr8 #1814
Jan 3, 2016 at 7:52 PM
Bro had bought S4 mini.
Not even lasted a year.
So I have a pretty bad feeling about these cheap Samsung.
Now S6 with 7420 is pretty different story but S5 with exynos is risky

Ok. Waiting for more opinions.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1815
Jan 4, 2016 at 7:35 PM
if the budget is max 22k and I want a 5" display and removable battery, would galaxy s5 be the best bet?

I would say, go for it... Indian S5 lacks 4G, remember that, but the CPU+GPU is powerful for daily use(evident by ability to record n play 4K videos)... Battery life is great, camera too is great, my friend has it...

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Bro had bought S4 mini.
Not even lasted a year.
So I have a pretty bad feeling about these cheap Samsung.
Now S6 with 7420 is pretty different story but S5 with exynos is risky

My friend's S4 Mini is running fine till now (1.5 years old)...
bubusam13
bubusam13 #1816
Jan 5, 2016 at 12:19 AM
Hi, I need a keypad phone supporting whatsapp for my father and myself too. Please suggest one.
satinder
satinder #1817
Jan 6, 2016 at 10:20 AM
Hi, I need a keypad phone supporting whatsapp for my father and myself too. Please suggest one.
Nokia 210 QWERTY type is good with its own limitations.
ssk_the_gr8
ssk_the_gr8 #1818
Jan 6, 2016 at 3:42 PM
I would say, go for it... Indian S5 lacks 4G, remember that, but the CPU+GPU is powerful for daily use(evident by ability to record n play 4K videos)... Battery life is great, camera too is great, my friend has it...

Don't need 4G. Would you suggest some alternatives or this is the best bet?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1819
Jan 6, 2016 at 10:31 PM
Don't need 4G. Would you suggest some alternatives or this is the best bet?

Alternative is HTC One M8 Eye, has great design, but not so good camera.... Honor 7 is great, but both lack removable battery.... Why don't you compromise?

There are some good 5" devices which have sealed battery like Honor 7 or Vibe Shot(for camera)
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #1820
Jan 8, 2016 at 1:35 PM
Oppo x does not have removable battery. Its battery rating on gsmarena is not that great too.

Also, why do you say stay away from Samsung?

Well I have a OpX too and I get like 4 hours of screen time(3G usage) which I feel is good enough. Overall, I feel it's probably it's one of the best phones at that budget if not the best.
ssk_the_gr8
ssk_the_gr8 #1821
Jan 9, 2016 at 10:24 AM
Alternative is HTC One M8 Eye, has great design, but not so good camera.... Honor 7 is great, but both lack removable battery.... Why don't you compromise?

There are some good 5" devices which have sealed battery like Honor 7 or Vibe Shot(for camera)

Well I am really not in the mood to compromise. Have a phone with a sealed battery. Had a bad experience. I think I will wait a few months and see the new launches.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1822
Jan 10, 2016 at 8:54 AM
Well I am really not in the mood to compromise. Have a phone with a sealed battery. Had a bad experience. I think I will wait a few months and see the new launches.

I don't think companies are willing to provide removable battery nowadays

S5 was available at 18k at while back... It might be your best bet or wait for LG G3 to get price cut
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amit.tiger12 #1823
Jan 11, 2016 at 4:00 PM
please add new devices
saswat23
saswat23 #1824
Jan 17, 2016 at 9:24 PM
Zenfone max is 1GHz or 1.2 GHz ?
saswat23
saswat23 #1826
Jan 20, 2016 at 2:13 AM
Its mentioned as 1GHz in almost every website.
bubusam13
bubusam13 #1827
Apr 14, 2016 at 10:18 PM
Today I missed a holiday trip because my Grand 2 does not rang when my friends called me to wake me up early morning. I am done with these issues in Android.
Please recommend me a phone that does not hang, do not give issues like these Galaxy devices, have a good battery life and runs whatsapp.

Aside, if Whatsapp ceases it's support for Blackberry devices, would we be able to run whatsapp then considering the fact that we can run apk s on blackberrys ?
Stormbringer
Stormbringer #1828
Apr 14, 2016 at 10:28 PM
Today I missed a holiday trip because my Grand 2 does not rang when my friends called me to wake me up early morning. I am done with these issues in Android.
Please recommend me a phone that does not hang, do not give issues like these Galaxy devices, have a good battery life and runs whatsapp.

Aside, if Whatsapp ceases it's support for Blackberry devices, would we be able to run whatsapp then considering the fact that we can run apk s on blackberrys ?

Get a phone with stock or close to stock android like Moto G3. Samsung entry and mid rangers are junk.
bubusam13
bubusam13 #1829
Apr 15, 2016 at 12:36 AM
I recommended my brother, my colleagues and my friends Moto G3. Now all of them are facing some issue after the Marshmallow update. The onscreen buttons, notifications are not working properly. The factory reset option is faded, recovery boot returns "no command" error. They had to visit service center to factory reset their devices. There is also no option to disable automatic update of the ROM.

Motorola should do a thorough testing on their devices before releasing a new update. I won't be going for Moto G3. Pls recommend some else.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1830
Apr 15, 2016 at 12:42 AM
I recommended my brother, my colleagues and my friends Moto G3. Now all of them are facing some issue after the Marshmallow update. The onscreen buttons, notifications are not working properly. The factory reset option is faded, recovery boot returns "no command" error. They had to visit service center to factory reset their devices. There is also no option to disable automatic update of the ROM.

Motorola should do a thorough testing on their devices before releasing a new update. I won't be going for Moto G3. Pls recommend some else.

How about Redmi Note 3 or Oneplus One/X/Two then?

Also, to factory reset the phone, noob friendly guides are available on xda.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1831
Apr 15, 2016 at 9:24 AM
Get a phone with stock or close to stock android like Moto G3. Samsung entry and mid rangers are junk.

I recommended my brother, my colleagues and my friends Moto G3. Now all of them are facing some issue after the Marshmallow update. The onscreen buttons, notifications are not working properly. The factory reset option is faded, recovery boot returns "no command" error. They had to visit service center to factory reset their devices. There is also no option to disable automatic update of the ROM.

Motorola should do a thorough testing on their devices before releasing a new update. I won't be going for Moto G3. Pls recommend some else.

I personally don't like stock due to the lack of some features because of which I have to go into rooting & custom ROMs (now Sony Z3C for past 1 year without rooting)
Considering the current smartphone scenario I would say most 10k+ android phones are lag free (even Samsung ones like J7)

I would recommend Redmi Note 3. Try to get 32GB verion. Not everyone likes MIUI but you can always install a launcher, that's the advantage of android

____________

You have to agree that Moto G3 runs great after factory reset on Marshmallow

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How about Redmi Note 3 or Oneplus One/X/Two then?

Also, to factory reset the phone, noob friendly guides are available on xda.

Even though you aren't signed up for beta updates, sometimes the stable updates of Oneplus results in some minor issues which gets resolved with factory reset. Not everyone enjoys going for a factory reset of phone. My friend told me this, who sold his OPO a few months ago
Stormbringer
Stormbringer #1832
Apr 15, 2016 at 1:47 PM
I recommended my brother, my colleagues and my friends Moto G3. Now all of them are facing some issue after the Marshmallow update. The onscreen buttons, notifications are not working properly. The factory reset option is faded, recovery boot returns "no command" error. They had to visit service center to factory reset their devices. There is also no option to disable automatic update of the ROM.

Motorola should do a thorough testing on their devices before releasing a new update. I won't be going for Moto G3. Pls recommend some else.

I have a Moto G3 on Marshmallow as my daily driver. Its working fine for me without a factory reset( Too lazy to take backup and reset). Also got two updates after MM update.Each time a notification would appear alerting about the updates and only after I agreed did it download them. Don't know why your friends are having an issue with their Moto devices.
axes2t2
axes2t2 #1833
Apr 16, 2016 at 9:36 AM
Get a phone with stock or close to stock android like Moto G3. Samsung entry and mid rangers are junk.

True.

If at all you want to buy a samsung and on a budget only look at the previous flagships phones like S6 or S5.
bubusam13
bubusam13 #1834
Apr 17, 2016 at 5:30 PM
What about LG G3/G4 ?
Or should I wait for Moto G4 ?
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Tech_chaos #1835
Apr 25, 2016 at 7:39 PM
what about buying factory refurbished oneplus 1 for 12.5k & oneplus 2 for 15.4k ?
buy it or should go for the new one
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #1836
Apr 25, 2016 at 8:15 PM
what about buying factory refurbished oneplus 1 for 12.5k & oneplus 2 for 15.4k ?
buy it or should go for the new one
What are the warranty condition on these phones? The usual 1 year?
bubusam13
bubusam13 #1837
Apr 26, 2016 at 1:39 AM
no, 6 months
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #1838
Apr 26, 2016 at 2:47 AM
no, 6 months
I'd say go for the newer ones. Don't have much feedback about these refurbished phones in India yet about how long they last or how durable etc.

The discount is not that much honestly & if economically viable you should just go for the new ones.
funskar
funskar #1839
Apr 26, 2016 at 7:11 PM
grab the new ones
bubusam13
bubusam13 #1840
Apr 26, 2016 at 8:40 PM
Any predictions for Moto G4 ?

Actually I am looking for AMOLED display as all my previous phones are IPS.
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hackedpunk21 #1841
Apr 27, 2016 at 4:34 PM
Creo Mark 1 has 3100mAH battery, mt6759 chipset and the url is Overview | Mark
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anwarabir #1842
May 2, 2016 at 9:01 AM
4 hot budget smartphones coming to India in 2016
1. Xiaomi Redmi 3
Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi 3 smartphone in China, but this budget smartphone is expected to make its way to India soon. The device features a 5-inch 720P HD display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 chipset and 2GB RAM.

The smartphone offers 16GB internal memory to users and packs a large 4,100mAh battery. Xiaomi Redmi 3 sports 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
2.OnePlus Mini 2
OnePlus is reportedly set to release a new smartphone named 'OnePlus 2 Mini,' which has already cleared TENAA. As it has been reported, the smartphone sports a 4.99-inch AMOLED (1920x1080p) display and is powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core (Qualcomm Snapdragon 810) chipset along with 3GB RAM. OnePlus will offer users 16GB of internal storage. Additionally, the device can support microSD cards of up to 128GB.

Speaking of the camera, the smartphone sports a 13MP primary camera and an 8MP selfie camera. The Android-based OxygenOS device is 6.9mm thick and weighs 138g. OnePlus 2 Mini is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2016.
Samsung Galaxy J3
Samsung's new smartphone was announced in November 2015 and is expected to be released in January 2016. Samsung Galaxy J3 is an optional dual SIM phone that features a 5-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display and is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core processor and 1.5GB RAM. The phone offers 8GB of internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 128GB.

Galaxy J3 runs Android Lollipop 5.1.1 and packs a 2,600mAh battery and is available in three colours: White, Black and Gold. The phone features 8MP primary camera along with LED flash and a 5MP secondary camera.
4.Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
This Xiaomi phablet is yet to launch in India, but once it does it is sure to give phones with high-end specs run for their money. Featuring a 5.5-inch 1080p display, Redmi Note 3 is powered by 2GHz MediaTek Helio X10 64-bit octa-core chipset.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is a dual SIM phone that comes in two variants: One with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage, and the other with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 also comes with a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera. It also packs a 4,000mAh battery. The phone runs Android Lollipop-based MIUI 7.
satinder
satinder #1843
May 17, 2016 at 2:32 PM
Any predictions for Moto G4 ?

Actually I am looking for AMOLED display as all my previous phones are IPS.
Amazon.in is going to announce about Moto G 4th generation now !
They are creating suspense on website.
9June is releasing date by Motorola !
M
May 17, 2016 at 8:11 PM
No suspense now.
Moto G4 Plus: Motorola Moto G4 Plus Specifications, Features at Amazon.i

*g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/31/img15/Mobiles/ProjectGoodwood/LP/PC/Moto-G4-Plus_LandingPage_Final_05.jpg

2GB/16 GB variant: 13499 INR
3GB/32 GB variant: 14999 INR

on sale from today zero hour onwards.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1845
May 17, 2016 at 10:22 PM
They relaunched Moto G Turbo with some minor upgrades. mehh...
Flash
Flash #1846
May 17, 2016 at 11:17 PM
4 hot budget smartphones coming to India in 2016
1. Xiaomi Redmi 3
Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi 3 smartphone in China, but this budget smartphone is expected to make its way to India soon. The device features a 5-inch 720P HD display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 chipset and 2GB RAM.

The smartphone offers 16GB internal memory to users and packs a large 4,100mAh battery. Xiaomi Redmi 3 sports 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
2.OnePlus Mini 2
OnePlus is reportedly set to release a new smartphone named 'OnePlus 2 Mini,' which has already cleared TENAA. As it has been reported, the smartphone sports a 4.99-inch AMOLED (1920x1080p) display and is powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core (Qualcomm Snapdragon 810) chipset along with 3GB RAM. OnePlus will offer users 16GB of internal storage. Additionally, the device can support microSD cards of up to 128GB.

Speaking of the camera, the smartphone sports a 13MP primary camera and an 8MP selfie camera. The Android-based OxygenOS device is 6.9mm thick and weighs 138g. OnePlus 2 Mini is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2016.
Samsung Galaxy J3
Samsung's new smartphone was announced in November 2015 and is expected to be released in January 2016. Samsung Galaxy J3 is an optional dual SIM phone that features a 5-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display and is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core processor and 1.5GB RAM. The phone offers 8GB of internal storage and can hold microSD cards of up to 128GB.

Galaxy J3 runs Android Lollipop 5.1.1 and packs a 2,600mAh battery and is available in three colours: White, Black and Gold. The phone features 8MP primary camera along with LED flash and a 5MP secondary camera.
4.Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
This Xiaomi phablet is yet to launch in India, but once it does it is sure to give phones with high-end specs run for their money. Featuring a 5.5-inch 1080p display, Redmi Note 3 is powered by 2GHz MediaTek Helio X10 64-bit octa-core chipset.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is a dual SIM phone that comes in two variants: One with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage, and the other with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 also comes with a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera. It also packs a 4,000mAh battery. The phone runs Android Lollipop-based MIUI 7.
Are you from the past? Except OP Mini 2, all others are already available.
D
deveshK #1847
Aug 10, 2016 at 7:48 PM
hi guys,

i find this post very interesting and useful as it provide me all the necessary information to take care while buying any of the gadget, and i think it is important to take care of these things before buying can make it possible for you to get the best product.:)
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androwin #1848
Aug 17, 2016 at 4:04 PM
I can see the all Moto,Lenovo devices are removed from SAM's choice Top List...Are they not worth buying now ??
satinder
satinder #1849
Aug 17, 2016 at 5:35 PM
I can see the all Moto,Lenovo devices are removed from SAM's choice Top List...Are they not worth buying now ??
Check 5k-10k, 10-15 k posts
Lenovo & Moto G series is there only.
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androwin #1850
Aug 18, 2016 at 7:50 PM
Check 5k-10k, 10-15 k posts
Lenovo & Moto G series is there only.

I was referring to Sam's Top Picks i:e Pick 1, Pick 2.....
H
hitesh #1851
Aug 25, 2016 at 12:41 AM
Best CDMA phone under 10k ?
Saaby
Saaby #1853
Sep 2, 2016 at 4:04 PM
i am going to buy new phone(previous owner of asus zenfone 2 4GB ram model), and looking at one+3(6GB 64GB).. the reviews are really good. Any possibility of price drops nearby?
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abraham #1854
Sep 15, 2016 at 7:38 PM
Hi Sam,

Writing this to seek your advice on buying a phone for my wife. She currently uses the LG Optimus L9 P765 ( which I bought based on your advice , some time back and which gave problem free service all this time ). Its been about 4 years now and time for an upgrade. So I come back to you for advice and suggestions.

What are your views on the Xiaomi Mi Max ? Consider the following facts:

1. A big screen is not a deterrent, but desirable, since she views a lot of xlsx and pptx files on her phone
2. She is not a one hand user
3. She parks her phone in her handbag

Would like to know whether I should buy a Mi Max for her, considering that it has Marshmallow.

I do not want Le2 since service is atrocious. Three ( yes, 3) of my friends bought the same based on the excellent reviews and all 3 of them had problems with the fingerprint scanner. One of them had the same corrected and received his phone only yesterday after 43 days. The other two are still waiting for the phones to be returned.

I do not want the Redmi Note 3 since it does not have Marshmallow out of the box and also because of the backside speakers.

So if not the Mi MAx , then the other alternative is Redmi Note 4, the launch time of which is not clear. Or is there any other alternative ? The budget is upto Rs. 15,000
TheSloth
TheSloth #1855
Sep 15, 2016 at 9:52 PM
[MENTION=135342]abraham[/MENTION] , create a new thread and fill these *forum.digit.in/buying-advice/134349-questionnaire-mobile-phone-purchase-queries.html
easier for other members to suggest you a good smartphone
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abraham #1856
Sep 16, 2016 at 11:42 AM
[MENTION=135342]abraham[/MENTION] , create a new thread and fill these *forum.digit.in/buying-advice/134349-questionnaire-mobile-phone-purchase-queries.html
easier for other members to suggest you a good smartphone

1. Budget? - Rs. 15,000
2. Display type and size? - IPS LED / AMOLED- Minimum 5.5 inches
3. Dual sim? - Yes
4. Preferred choice of brand?- No preferences. After Sales Service is the main concern
5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)? - With Flash. Decent front and back cameras ( though photography is not the main objective). Cameras should be decent enough
6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc).- Android
7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready).- 3G, 4G, VoLTE enabled. Wifi enabled
8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)? - Calls, reviewing spreadsheets/ powerpoint slides on the go. Browsing
9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? - Was considering the Mi Max for which am seeking advice from Sam
10. Any other info that you want to share - One handed operation NOT IMPORTANT. Phone would be carried in the hand bag
dashing.sujay
Sep 16, 2016 at 6:26 PM
[MENTION=135342]abraham[/MENTION] - Service of Xiaomi is very bad if you are considering your purchase on the basis of ASS.
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abraham #1858
Sep 17, 2016 at 1:16 PM
[MENTION=86068]dashing.sujay[/MENTION] - I have to concede to that point. Except for Samsung and LG I have heard horror stories about the After Sales Service of all other smartphone brands. In the case of Xiaomi the only saving grace ( on which I am counting on) is that the owner of their service center in Thane is a member of our housing society. He gives special consideration to members in our complex. So much so that if it takes a lot of time for a repair he gave out standby phones for the members to use. He even transferred all the data from the phone with complaint to the service phones and when the phone came after repair, he transferred back all the data.
dashing.sujay
Sep 17, 2016 at 4:11 PM
[MENTION=86068]dashing.sujay[/MENTION] - I have to concede to that point. Except for Samsung and LG I have heard horror stories about the After Sales Service of all other smartphone brands. In the case of Xiaomi the only saving grace ( on which I am counting on) is that the owner of their service center in Thane is a member of our housing society. He gives special consideration to members in our complex. So much so that if it takes a lot of time for a repair he gave out standby phones for the members to use. He even transferred all the data from the phone with complaint to the service phones and when the phone came after repair, he transferred back all the data.

That's really a big favour.

Actually, I went to Xiaomi Service centre for getting my earphones exchanged. You can read my experience here - Xiaomi aftersale service woes - BinaryControl
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abraham #1860
Sep 17, 2016 at 4:55 PM
That's really a big favour.

Actually, I went to Xiaomi Service centre for getting my earphones exchanged. You can read my experience here - Xiaomi aftersale service woes - BinaryControl

Terrible !! And that too for a pair of headphones !! One could just imagine, what would have been the case if it was the handset. My friends who own different brands of smartphones, all of them talk about this sort of indifference...except for high end Samsung and LG owners. As mentioned in my initial post, Le 2 took 43 days to rectify a fingerprint scanner, leaving my friend high and dry without a phone.

Digit ( this forum) is a widely referred to forum comprising of many knowledgeable members. There's a lot of valuable advice and suggestions given on various smartphones available today, which makes it extremely useful and valuable, especially for members like me. (Sam's recommendations are too good and I have many times followed his advice and never had to regret). Am sure that most smartphone companies are monitoring this forum to gain market feedback on their products. Therefore my suggestion is that this forum should also collate and bring together users feedback ( good and bad) on their experience with various smartphone brands After Sales Service. In addition to being useful pointers for members and users who peruse the reviews herein, it would also name and shame smartphone manufactures and open their eyes to the existing reality. Just a suggestion !!!
K
Oct 3, 2016 at 4:51 PM
Guys what do you think about iPhone SE @ 25k 16 GB non imported

Will be used by a elder person

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K
Oct 3, 2016 at 4:59 PM
Waste of money.

Acc. To you which to buy for elderly who is acquainted with android but wishes to have small form factor and durability?


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SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1864
Oct 3, 2016 at 5:06 PM
Acc. To you which to buy for elderly who is acquainted with android but wishes to have small form factor and durability?


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Xperia Z3 compact came first to mind but Redmi 3s also a good budget option.
There are hardly under 5" flagship phones these days.
K
Oct 3, 2016 at 5:28 PM
Xperia Z3 compact came first to mind but Redmi 3s also a good budget option.
There are hardly under 5" flagship phones these days.

Yup
There's Z5 Compact for 22k but there's warranty issues.
I currently use iPhone 5 which is fluid even after 4 years.


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TigerKing
TigerKing #1866
Mar 12, 2017 at 6:33 PM
Anyone suggest me best Android mobile below 5k.
Thank you.
Chetan1991
Chetan1991 #1867
Mar 19, 2017 at 1:30 AM
Is a refurbished Nexus 6P worth 17k? Or is there some other better alternative? Not buying until a few weeks so feel free to include newer models as well.
TigerKing
TigerKing #1868
Mar 20, 2017 at 1:57 PM
^Moto G5 plus.
Redmi (check Amazon app for new device ad)
TigerKing
TigerKing #1869
Mar 25, 2017 at 3:27 PM
I need new mobile with 64 gb or 128 gb internal storage.. memory card support also needed.
please suggest available device and upcoming.
budget not decided but lowest prices.. 64 gb and 128 gb.

when will Mi note 5 or new xiaomi product will launch??
bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy #1870
Mar 25, 2017 at 3:46 PM
Wait for Mi6 buddy

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SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1871
Mar 25, 2017 at 3:54 PM
I need new mobile with 64 gb or 128 gb internal storage.. memory card support also needed.
please suggest available device and upcoming.
budget not decided but lowest prices.. 64 gb and 128 gb.

when will Mi note 5 or new xiaomi product will launch??

Mi Max 128 GB is there but is chappal-sized.
bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy #1874
Mar 25, 2017 at 6:37 PM
when it's going to release?



exactly.. thats why i asked here.. :)
Maybe in May or June
It seems to come with Snapdragon 835 or 821
Thats why I said you need to wait

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TigerKing
TigerKing #1875
Mar 29, 2017 at 7:29 AM
Maybe in May or June
It seems to come with Snapdragon 835 or 821
Thats why I said you need to wait

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price will be high for m6???
TigerKing
TigerKing #1876
Mar 30, 2017 at 5:08 PM
I am buying Mi Note 4 tomorrow 64GB version.
only problem with Mi Note 5, which is not released and also snapdragon 650 or 652 are not that better compared to 625. Correct me if I am wrong.
K
KayKashyap #1877
May 3, 2017 at 2:56 PM
Hey guys is OP 3T still worth buying at 30K or is it better to wait for OP5 ?
S
surya kumar #1878
May 3, 2017 at 6:32 PM
Add this new one srt.phone in 10-15k range which is released by cricketer sachin.
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surya kumar #1880
May 9, 2017 at 4:11 PM
5.5 inch display
1080*1920 resolution
1.44GHz octa-core Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 652
13 MP rear cam
5-Front cam
wifi,GPS,Bluetooth,NFC,OTG,
dual sim with 4g
compass, gyroscope
no barometer
mohit9206
mohit9206 #1881
May 9, 2017 at 4:17 PM
Good specs for the price. After sales service support could be a big issue.
TigerKing
TigerKing #1882
May 9, 2017 at 4:55 PM
5.5 inch display
1080*1920 resolution
1.44GHz octa-core Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 652
13 MP rear cam
5-Front cam
wifi,GPS,Bluetooth,NFC,OTG,
dual sim with 4g
compass, gyroscope
no barometer
SRT Smartphone
Skud
Skud #1884
May 19, 2017 at 7:18 PM
Any Android phone in 25-30k range with removable battery, and good specs?
H
hitesh #1885
Jun 16, 2017 at 7:06 PM
The format is all messed up for the front posts. Just thought I'd let you know
TigerKing
TigerKing #1886
Jun 23, 2017 at 6:25 PM
Any Android phone in 25-30k range with removable battery, and good specs?

in case you did not find..
check this site..
Phone Finder results - GSMArena.com
Best Mobiles More Than Rs. 3,000 With Removable Battery | Smartprix
bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy #1888
Jul 24, 2017 at 8:56 PM
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Explodes Into Flames on Video, Company Responds

Tapatalk Cloud - Download File Exclusive-News-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-suddenly-caught-fire-while-Inserting-SIM-Techcase.in_.mp4

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zapout
zapout #1889
Aug 28, 2017 at 4:36 PM
Is Lg v20 still a good buy?
I'm finaly upgrading fron my moto g first gen and really like v20.
-Should I wait for v30 launch?(prices may drop for v20)
-I also searched ebay.in for v20, it is available at 26k from there. Is it safe to buy from ebay?
-please don't recommend one plus phones, I used to like them but now don't want to support them.


If I buy this it'll be my first flagship phone, and I'm trying to justify the spending to myself .

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Minion #1890
Aug 28, 2017 at 8:14 PM
Honor 8 pro is available for 28k LG V20 will not have very good battery life due to secondary display and DAC.
zapout
zapout #1891
Aug 29, 2017 at 5:11 AM
Thank you for the suggestionbut I don't want to invest this big on Honor.

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Minion #1892
Aug 29, 2017 at 12:21 PM
Thank you for the suggestionbut I don't want to invest this big on Honor.

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Then these are your options
moto Z2 play
HTC 10 lifestyle
Samsung C9 pro
TigerKing
TigerKing #1895
Sep 1, 2017 at 7:17 PM
moto g5s plus is also good choice
zapout
zapout #1896
Sep 4, 2017 at 2:29 AM
I've bought Lg v20.
Phone is worth the buy, the screen is a little big my liking but I'm getting used to it now.
Other than that I didn't find any negative.

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R
Jan 5, 2018 at 11:29 AM
Please give your views on 10.0rD 32 GB + 3GB for Rs.6000/-. My budget is 7000/- for my son who is 17 yrs old.
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andy_65_in #1899
Jan 30, 2018 at 6:48 PM
will all these nougat phones upgrade to oreo
A
andy_65_in #1901
Jan 31, 2018 at 12:43 PM
which is better choice between Lenovo K8 Plus and Moto G5 Plus..both 4 GB RAM
sling-shot
sling-shot #1904
Feb 2, 2018 at 8:05 AM
G5 Plus but don't expect either to get frequent updates.
G5 Plus is currently available on offer from Flipkart @ 11 K for the 4 GB RAM/ 32 GB storage version. Is it worth it?

Moto G range generally used to get some updates. Will this get Oreo at least?
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andy_65_in #1905
Feb 3, 2018 at 7:02 AM
Are there overheating and wi fi issues in Moto G5 Plus
TheSloth
TheSloth #1906
Feb 7, 2018 at 3:18 PM
Moto G5 plus heats up normally when I play game(battle bay and clash royale) otherwise it was just fine with multiple chrome tabs opened simultaneously. Atleast 5 tabs I am talking about.

But two noticeable heating issues I will point out.

One is while charging. It gets really hot so avoid keeping it on bed or sofa while charging.

2nd is if we are using phone under direct sunlight. He just takes mins to reach high temps especially when using phone case.

Thought my phone is from the first batch when this was launched. I don't know if they have fixed all these issues.

Another prospect should be MotoG5 S+.
TheSloth
TheSloth #1907
Feb 7, 2018 at 3:22 PM
Have not faced any WiFi problems also
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andy_65_in #1908
Feb 13, 2018 at 5:22 PM
@TheSloth is Lenovo K8 plus a better buy then..at 11K
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1909
Feb 13, 2018 at 5:26 PM
Thesloth is Lenovo K8 plus a better buy then..at 11K
Has a mediatek SoC. You'll be on your own when company ditches update support for the phone.
R
Feb 20, 2018 at 3:14 PM
Chipset performance reference chart:

TierARMv7 (32bit)ARMv8 (64bit)
LegacyExynos 3475 (4 X Cortex A7 + Mali-720)
MediaTek MT6580 (4 X Cortex A7 + Mali-400)
Snapdragon 400 (4 X Cortex A7 + Adreno 305)
Spreadtrum SC8830 (4 X Cortex A7 + Mali-400 MP2)
Spreadtrum SC9830 (4 X Cortex A7 + Mali-400 MP2)
LowendExynos 7570 (4 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T720)
Exynos 7580 (8 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T720 MP2)
HiSilicon KIRIN 620 (4 X Cortex A53 + Mali-450 MP4)
Mediatek MT6735 (4 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T720 MP2)
Mediatek MT6737 (4 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T720 MP2)
Mediatek MT8783 (4 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T720 MP3)
Mediatek MT6750 (8 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T860 MP2)
Mediatek MT6753 (8 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T720 MP3)
Snapdragon 410 (4 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 306)
Snapdragon 415 (8 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 405)
Snapdragon 615 (8 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 405)
Snapdragon 616 (8 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 405)
Snapdragon 617 (8 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 405)
MidrangeExynos 7870 (8 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T830 MP2)
HiSilicon KIRIN 650 (8 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T830 MP2)
Mediatek Helio X10 (8 X Cortex A53 + PowerVR G6200)
Mediatek Helio P10 (8 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T860 MP2)
Mediatek Helio P15 (8 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T860 MP2)
Snapdragon 430 (8 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 505)
Snapdragon 625 (8 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 506)
HighendHiSilicon KIRIN 950 (4 X Cortex A72 + 4 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T880 MP4)
HiSilicon KIRIN 955 (4 X Cortex A72 + 4 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T880 MP4)
Mediatek Helio X20 (2 X Cortex A72 + 8 X Cortex A53 + Mali-T880 MP4)
Snapdragon 650 (2 X Cortex A72 + 4 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 510)
Snapdragon 652 (4 X Cortex A72 + 4 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 510)
Snapdragon 808 (2 X Cortex A57 + 4 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 430)
Snapdragon 810 (4 X Cortex A57 + 4 X Cortex A53 + Adreno 430)
PremiumExynos 8890 (4 X M1 Mongoose + 4 X Cortex A53 + Mali- T880 MP12)
Snapdragon 820 (4 X Kyro + Adreno 530)
Snapdragon 821 (4 X Kyro + Adreno 530)

I think the format is not corrrect.
TheSloth
TheSloth #1911
Feb 20, 2018 at 4:32 PM
@TheSloth is Lenovo K8 plus a better buy then..at 11K
I am really sorry for the late reply.
Hope you didn't buy K8. As Saiyan Goku suggested, stay away from mediatek SoC. If you change your phone almost every year then I guess it's not that bad. Only plus point I see here internal memory.
TigerKing
TigerKing #1912
Feb 21, 2018 at 9:40 PM
buying Redmi Note 5 Pro 6GB version?
is a good upgrade over OnePlus X? (Old device)

Will be buying tomorrow, but I think it's little overpriced. +3k for 2 GB extra ram.
6GB and 128GB looks better..
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1913
Feb 21, 2018 at 10:16 PM
buying Redmi Note 5 Pro 6GB version?
is a good upgrade over OnePlus X? (Old device)

Will be buying tomorrow, but I think it's little overpriced. +3k for 2 GB extra ram.
6GB and 128GB looks better..
As reported by multiple Tech Youtubers, 4GB version is VFM.
TigerKing
TigerKing #1914
Feb 22, 2018 at 6:11 AM
As reported by multiple Tech Youtubers, 4GB version is VFM.
Ok.
But the person decided on getting 6gb version only.

Or should I wait 1-2 week?.

Any other suggestion than Xiaomi?
TigerKing
TigerKing #1915
Feb 22, 2018 at 2:32 PM
Ok.
But the person decided on getting 6gb version only.

Or should I wait 1-2 week?.

Any other suggestion than Xiaomi?
No 6gb version, today's sale..
C
chintan786 #1916
Feb 22, 2018 at 6:10 PM
As reported by multiple Tech Youtubers, 4GB version is VFM.
between Honor 7 X and Note 5 pro.. which one is better (not from price point of view) Also does Moto G6+ is worth to wait for.

thanks in advance
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1917
Feb 22, 2018 at 6:34 PM
between Honor 7 X and Note 5 pro.. which one is better (not from price point of view) Also does Moto G6+ is worth to wait for.

thanks in advance
I don't know about G6+. It may get announced in MWC. I'd go with A1 for stock android or Note 5 pro with custom roms instead of 7x. I don't like bloated UIs.
R
Feb 23, 2018 at 12:24 PM
Which one is better -

Redmi 4 16 GB 2GB RAM @7000/-
or
10.orD32 GB 3 GB RAM @ 6000/-
or
10.orE 32 GB 3 GB RAM @7000.

Urgent as 10.orD is on sale today ....
bssunilreddy
bssunilreddy #1919
Feb 23, 2018 at 4:08 PM
Which one is better -

Redmi 4 16 GB 2GB RAM @7000/-
or
10.orD32 GB 3 GB RAM @ 6000/-
or
10.orE 32 GB 3 GB RAM @7000.

Urgent as 10.orD is on sale today ....
10.orE 32GB 3GB RAM @ 7000.
Link:*www.amazon.in/gp/product/B071HWTHBB/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_x_1_w?th=1
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1920
Feb 23, 2018 at 4:32 PM
Which one is better -

Redmi 4 16 GB 2GB RAM @7000/-
or
10.orD32 GB 3 GB RAM @ 6000/-
or
10.orE 32 GB 3 GB RAM @7000.

Urgent as 10.orD is on sale today ....
Fill the questionnaire. 10.or E has stock android and higher storage/ram option than Redmi 4 at same price, not to mention a FHD screen as well.
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andy_65_in #1921
Feb 26, 2018 at 7:42 AM
best phone budget Rs 11 K 4 gb RAM must with nougat..pl advice..want to exchange my asus 550 KL
sling-shot
sling-shot #1922
Feb 26, 2018 at 7:52 AM
There was gold Moto G5 Plus on Flipkart for 11 K. I bought one last week. Not sure if it is still there.

Edit: It is still on offer Moto G5 Plus (Fine Gold, 32 GB) Online at Best Price with Great Offers Only On Flipkart.com
C
chintan786 #1923
Feb 26, 2018 at 1:27 PM
There was gold Moto G5 Plus on Flipkart for 11 K. I bought one last week. Not sure if it is still there.

Edit: It is still on offer Moto G5 Plus (Fine Gold, 32 GB) Online at Best Price with Great Offers Only On Flipkart.com
at same flipkart redmi note 4 (4gb ram, 64 GB space, with extra Micro SD card slot) selling at same price. why go for G5 plus then
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1924
Feb 26, 2018 at 1:38 PM
at same flipkart redmi note 4 (4gb ram, 64 GB space, with extra Micro SD card slot) selling at same price. why go for G5 plus then
RN5 is an improvement over RN4.
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andy_65_in #1928
Feb 26, 2018 at 8:01 PM
Moto G5 Plus (Fine Gold, 32 GB) (4 GB RAM)-does this phone realy have heating issues AND i guess it has a average camera.am i right.im thinking of replacing my asus 550KL 2 GB RAM phone which otherwise is working fine
sling-shot
sling-shot #1929
Feb 26, 2018 at 8:13 PM
Moto G5 Plus (Fine Gold, 32 GB) (4 GB RAM)-does this phone realy have heating issues AND i guess it has a average camera.am i right.im thinking of replacing my asus 550KL 2 GB RAM phone which otherwise is working fine
I have not heard of heating issues. Camera is better than the one in Redmi 2 Prime that it replaced.

As it is actually being used by mother on day-to-day basis, I am unable to comment on fine points.

Others are recommending Xiaomi. You could try that. (I went with Lenomoto because of being fed up of MiUI.
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andy_65_in #1930
Feb 26, 2018 at 8:16 PM
slingshot does Mi offer dedicated sd slot in that price range in nougat,,i dont think
sling-shot
sling-shot #1932
Feb 26, 2018 at 8:26 PM
You need more than 64 GB storage?
The point of a discrete SD card slot is not all about storage alone. It is about peace of mind, ease of data transfer between phones etc. And a day will come when 64 GB is not enough.
sling-shot
sling-shot #1933
Feb 26, 2018 at 8:30 PM
slingshot does Mi offer dedicated sd slot in that price range in nougat,,i dont think
If you use only 1 SIM, a hybrid slot does not matter. Otherwise it is better to go for a discrete slot. Even if you use only one number now, having the ability to add another SIM later will futureproof it.

But internal storage is important too. Once you start using the phone, it simply starts filling up.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1934
Feb 26, 2018 at 8:53 PM
The point of a discrete SD card slot is not all about storage alone. It is about peace of mind, ease of data transfer between phones etc. And a day will come when 64 GB is not enough.
I have >40 GB free (out of 64 GB) on my OP3 currently. I either delete or transfer all unnecessary stuff onto HDDs. Unless someone is running dual boot on a phone and keeping long 4k videos, 64 GB is enough.
R
Feb 27, 2018 at 2:06 PM
I have >40 GB free (out of 64 GB) on my OP3 currently. I either delete or transfer all unnecessary stuff onto HDDs. Unless someone is running dual boot on a phone and keeping long 4k videos, 64 GB is enough.

Currently I am using Moto E with 32GB SD card and my card is 85% full and I have to delete data off and on to keep it running. So keeping data differs from person to person. For someone like me, data of 64GB can also become less in a period of time.
W
Feb 27, 2018 at 2:17 PM
Currently I am using Moto E with 32GB SD card and my card is 85% full and I have to delete data off and on to keep it running. So keeping data differs from person to person. For someone like me, data of 64GB can also become less in a period of time.
Yes but then even 256GB may not be enough for you so then what would you do.Whether you have to move data from phone after 32GB or after 256GB,in the end it is still the same. @SaiyanGoku is correct about 64GB being enough in the sense that "it is enough for all essential stuff required to fully utilize a phone". You can download/record dozens of 4K videos & keep them in phone which will make even 256GB SD card insufficient but that is not essential for fully utilizing your phone.Compare that to 16GB ROM phones where almost 6GB is taken by OS & 2-3GB is taken by preinstalled apps leaving just 3GB free space which certainly is not enough for even installing a decent number of games & other apps.
TigerKing
TigerKing #1937
Feb 28, 2018 at 1:36 PM
Why there is no 6gb variant for Redmi Note 5 Pro on today's sale??

Also there will be no 6gb variant on next sale too..
As per Flipkart.

Can anyone find out reason???
C
chintan786 #1938
Feb 28, 2018 at 2:02 PM
today again No luck to buy Note 5 Pro.. can mods plz suggest alternative in current mkt. I can wait for 1 more month max...
requirements:
5.7 -6" screen.. Quad Camera, 4 GB RAM, Min. 64 GB internal Space, Budget 14k max.

Anyone any Idea when Asus can lunch Zenfone 5, 5lite in India
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #1939
Feb 28, 2018 at 2:16 PM
Why there is no 6gb variant for Redmi Note 5 Pro on today's sale??

Also there will be no 6gb variant on next sale too..
As per Flipkart.

Can anyone find out reason???
4GB version is the VFM rightnow, as the difference between 6 & 4GB is 3k.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1940
Feb 28, 2018 at 2:19 PM
Why there is no 6gb variant for Redmi Note 5 Pro on today's sale??

Also there will be no 6gb variant on next sale too..
As per Flipkart.

Can anyone find out reason???
Maybe because the 6GB ram variant is a bad choice for 17k.
W
Feb 28, 2018 at 2:30 PM
I have been told that getting Redmi phones offline is not an issue in big metro cities if you are willing to pay some extra over the online price.
TigerKing
TigerKing #1942
Feb 28, 2018 at 2:33 PM
4GB version is the VFM rightnow, as the difference between 6 & 4GB is 3k.
I know that difference.
It should be like 6 GB & 128 GB combination but it's not.

I was asking, why they are not selling 6GB variant, after launching it??
TigerKing
TigerKing #1943
Feb 28, 2018 at 2:35 PM
I have been told that getting Redmi phones offline is not an issue in big metro cities if you are willing to pay some extra over the online price.
There are no extra cost at Mi Homes
C
chintan786 #1944
Feb 28, 2018 at 2:45 PM
today again No luck to buy Note 5 Pro.. can mods plz suggest alternative in current mkt. I can wait for 1 more month max...
requirements:
5.7 -6" screen.. Quad Camera, 4 GB RAM, Min. 64 GB internal Space, Budget 14k max.

Anyone any Idea when Asus can lunch Zenfone 5, 5lite in India
bump.. plz look into abv query
R
Mar 9, 2018 at 7:07 PM
hi friends,

Which is a better phone out of Infocus vision 3, 10.orE and Redmi 4. Budget 7K. Preference would be Gorilla glass, Full HD display, big battery, camera and XDA support would be an added advantage.

InFocus Vision 3 vs 10.or (Tenor) E vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 16GB : Specs Comparison, Price Difference | 91mobiles.com

Or is it better to wait for Redmi 5.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1946
Mar 9, 2018 at 8:20 PM
hi friends,

Which is a better phone out of Infocus vision 3, 10.orE and Redmi 4. Budget 7K. Preference would be Gorilla glass, Full HD display, big battery, camera and XDA support would be an added advantage.

InFocus Vision 3 vs 10.or (Tenor) E vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 16GB : Specs Comparison, Price Difference | 91mobiles.com

Or is it better to wait for Redmi 5.
Get Redmi 5 or 10.or E
G
gta5 #1947
Mar 9, 2018 at 11:00 PM
hi friends,

Which is a better phone out of Infocus vision 3, 10.orE and Redmi 4. Budget 7K. Preference would be Gorilla glass, Full HD display, big battery, camera and XDA support would be an added advantage.

InFocus Vision 3 vs 10.or (Tenor) E vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 16GB : Specs Comparison, Price Difference | 91mobiles.com

Or is it better to wait for Redmi 5.

Don't be misled by big battery of redmi 4 and 10E .. both of them are using 28nm chipset .. Redmi 5 has the new SD 450 buillt on 14nm and is very efficient .. Redmi 5 has better battery backup than Redmi 4 inspite of 3300 vs 4100 mah battery ..

and that too with higher performance..

XDA support - easily xiaomi wins

after sale service - Xiaomi likely than all of the above .. spare parts availability - xiaomi.. Resale value - Xiaomi

Just wait for Redmi 5
R
Mar 15, 2018 at 12:48 PM
Get Redmi 5 or 10.or E

Thanks sir for the reply. Will try to buy Redmi 5, 3GB version.

Meanwhile, while surfing I found that Lenovo Z2Plus and Asus Zenfone 3 prices have been reduced to Rs.9200/- and 10000/- respectively. As per online reviews Lenovo Z2Plus has Snapdragon 820 processor with 64gb storage.

Isn't it better than going for Redmi 5, Asus, Tenor E or G in overall features and VFM. Honor 9 lite also seems to have less features that Z2 plus. Please give your views as which one is better VFM.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1949
Mar 15, 2018 at 1:39 PM
Thanks sir for the reply. Will try to buy Redmi 5, 3GB version.

Meanwhile, while surfing I found that Lenovo Z2Plus and Asus Zenfone 3 prices have been reduced to Rs.9200/- and 10000/- respectively. As per online reviews Lenovo Z2Plus has Snapdragon 820 processor with 64gb storage.

Isn't it better than going for Redmi 5, Asus, Tenor E or G in overall features and VFM. Honor 9 lite also seems to have less features that Z2 plus. Please give your views as which one is better VFM.
Raw performance wise, it should be:
Z2 Plus (SD 820) >> Zenfone 3 (SD 625) ~= Redmi 5 (SD 450) > 10.Or E (SD 430)

You have to decide what your primary requirement is and then only a phone can be called VFM for you. If you want 1080p screen, Redmi 5 is out. If you need good camera then probably ZF 3 is your best option, etc.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #1950
Mar 15, 2018 at 1:40 PM
Does 10.or have good after sales service ?
R
Mar 16, 2018 at 5:37 PM
Does 10.or have good after sales service ?

Sir, I don't know about the quality of service they provide but it do have service centres in various states but certainly they are less in number. So they also provide pick and drop service for their mobiles. I had also talked to their helpline whose person looked educated and nice to customers.

Best thing is that they are giving 2 yrs warranty to Amazon prime members. So looks good.
R
Mar 21, 2018 at 11:03 PM
Raw performance wise, it should be:
Z2 Plus (SD 820) >> Zenfone 3 (SD 625) ~= Redmi 5 (SD 450) > 10.Or E (SD 430)

You have to decide what your primary requirement is and then only a phone can be called VFM for you. If you want 1080p screen, Redmi 5 is out. If you need good camera then probably ZF 3 is your best option, etc.

As I have increased my budget to 10k, can I consider options like Lenovo k8note 64gb for 10.5k or moto m 64gb or moto g5s 32gb or redmi note 4 or 5 64gb and last is 9lite varients.

But as the 32gb will not be fit for me I am inclined towards k8 note 32gb or 64gb or moto m as it has dedicated SD card slots with 2 sim slots and k8 has fast charging feature too.

Lots of phones in this budget so I an confused. Preference will be good camera, battery and fast charging.

Please give your views
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1953
Mar 21, 2018 at 11:14 PM
As I have increased my budget to 10k, can I consider options like Lenovo k8note 64gb for 10.5k or moto m 64gb or moto g5s 32gb or redmi note 4 or 5 64gb and last is 9lite varients.

But as the 32gb will not be fit for me I am inclined towards k8 note 32gb or 64gb or moto m as it has dedicated SD card slots with 2 sim slots and k8 has fast charging feature too.

Lots of phones in this budget so I an confused. Preference will be good camera, battery and fast charging.

Please give your views
Moto M shouldn't even be an option. Don't know why lenovorola made it. I'd stick with RN5 in this budget.
rohitshakti2
rohitshakti2 #1954
Mar 21, 2018 at 11:47 PM
Moto M shouldn't even be an option. Don't know why lenovorola made it. I'd stick with RN5 in this budget.

Isn't Lenovo K8 note better than RN5 ?

Lenovo K8 Note - FHD, 18:9, 4GB, 64 GB, Dual SIM with dedicated card slot, Fast charger for quick charging, deca core processors, Bigger battery of 4000 mah, dual camera with duel LED flash and for Rs.10499 only

RN5 - FHD, 18:9, 4GB, 64 GB, Dual SIM with dedicated card slot, Normal charger for charging, Fast processors, low battery, normal camera with LED flash and for Rs.12000 only,

As per youtube videos, K8 note has very good camera but no stabilization feature which makes video shaky.

Lenovo K8 Note vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Smartprix

Hope I am not troubling anyone but just sharing my views.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1955
Mar 22, 2018 at 12:00 AM
Isn't Lenovo K8 note better than RN5 ?

Lenovo K8 Note - FHD, 18:9, 4GB, 64 GB, Dual SIM with dedicated card slot, Fast charger for quick charging, deca core processors, Bigger battery of 4000 mah, dual camera with duel LED flash and for Rs.10499 only

RN5 - FHD, 18:9, 4GB, 64 GB, Dual SIM with dedicated card slot, Normal charger for charging, Fast processors, low battery, normal camera with LED flash and for Rs.12000 only,

As per youtube videos, K8 note has very good camera but no stabilization feature which makes video shaky.

Lenovo K8 Note vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 | Smartprix

Hope I am not troubling anyone but just sharing my views.
Nope. K8 note has 16:9 screen, non-existent developer support and probably won't be supported by lenovo after July 2018. RN5 has that same 4000 mAh battery.
R
Mar 23, 2018 at 6:45 AM
Nope. K8 note has 16:9 screen, non-existent developer support and probably won't be supported by lenovo after July 2018. RN5 has that same 4000 mAh battery.

Thanks again.

Lastly tell be the best 3 camera phone uptp 11k, best, 2nd and 3rd in your view.
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andy_65_in #1957
Apr 30, 2018 at 7:32 PM
zen mqx pro 1 pre sales 03 my 18..lets see .chossing between tis and the RN5
M
Minion #1958
May 1, 2018 at 11:04 AM
Thanks again.

Lastly tell be the best 3 camera phone uptp 11k, best, 2nd and 3rd in your view.
Zenfone 3 32gb-10k
Honor 9 lite 32gb-11k
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1-11k(Front cam is average rear camera is good )
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5-11k

These are the phone that comes within your budget watch some reviews and decide for yourself what you need
A
andy_65_in #1959
May 2, 2018 at 5:46 PM
Best oreo dual sim with dedicated sd slot max 15k??
A
andy_65_in #1962
May 3, 2018 at 4:39 PM
zen max pro 1 all sold out??hows avivo Y 71 for a oreo phone at 12.9K
A
andy_65_in #1964
May 13, 2018 at 10:24 AM
Can dual SIM adaptors which help add SD card be used in redmi note 5..I've brought that phone.the phone doesn't have a dedicated SD slot
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1965
May 13, 2018 at 10:50 AM
Can dual SIM adaptors which help add SD card be used in redmi note 5..I've brought that phone.the phone doesn't have a dedicated SD slot
Why would you buy a RN5 at 10-11k instead of the new Zenfone?
TigerKing
TigerKing #1966
May 14, 2018 at 6:53 PM
Can dual SIM adaptors which help add SD card be used in redmi note 5..I've brought that phone.the phone doesn't have a dedicated SD slot
Yes you can use on sim extender or adaptor..
On Redmi Note 5 and Note 5 Pro.

I tried on both.

But on note 5 pro, that sim extender/adaptor covers camera.. 1st check and then buy long size adaptor.

But you don't need one 55 GB is enough.. no need for memory card..

Consider buying Zenfone..
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1967
May 14, 2018 at 7:59 PM
Yes you can use on sim extender or adaptor..
On Redmi Note 5 and Note 5 Pro.

I tried on both.

But on note 5 pro, that sim extender/adaptor covers camera.. 1st check and then buy long size adaptor.

But you don't need one 55 GB is enough.. no need for memory card..

Consider buying Zenfone..
He has bought the phone. As expected, he did what nobody would've recommended him to do.
R
rdx_halo #1968
Jul 9, 2018 at 8:43 AM
Any reviews of Samsung J8 ?

Sent from my Mi A1 using Tapatalk
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1969
Jul 9, 2018 at 8:49 AM
Any reviews of Samsung J8 ?

Sent from my Mi A1 using Tapatalk
Same old samdung phone. You already have a Mi A1. Why do you want downgrade to that crap?
R
rdx_halo #1970
Jul 9, 2018 at 8:51 AM
For my Wife. She is currently using Redmi note 4. Why do you hate Samsung ?

Sent from my Mi A1 using Tapatalk
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1971
Jul 9, 2018 at 10:27 AM
For my Wife. She is currently using Redmi note 4. Why do you hate Samsung ?

Sent from my Mi A1 using Tapatalk
I don't hate Samsung completely. I hate their low end phones which should be branded under Samdung instead.
Even if its for your wife, she doesn't have to use a crap phone.
Fill the questionnaire and for her sake, don't buy j8.
ankushv
ankushv #1973
Jul 9, 2018 at 10:41 AM
The problem is that with Samsung they miss out on a lot of sensors on the low end models of their phones .
Most of them don't even have a simple ambient light sensor for the auto brightness feature to work .
If one decides to buy a Samsung then one must stick to its flagship phones only.
Their quad hd amoled displays are a class above most other phones .
Once you start using amoled screens , IPS LCD seems like a downgrade to me . My personal opinion after currently owning several Samsung flagship phones from the time of the galaxy note 1 .


Sent from my MI MAX 2 using Tapatalk
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #1974
Jul 9, 2018 at 2:19 PM
Yes, Samsung removes many features in low end phones to reduce cost.
And they include those features in High-End to charge exorbitant price
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #1975
Jul 9, 2018 at 2:48 PM
Yes, Samsung removes many features in low end phones to reduce cost because they can and mostly they think customer is an idiot since he's buying a low end Samsung phone.
And they include those features in High-End to charge exorbitant price
FTFY
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1976
Jul 9, 2018 at 11:31 PM
For my Wife. She is currently using Redmi note 4. Why do you hate Samsung ?

Sent from my Mi A1 using Tapatalk
Low-end Samsung phones are bad. I'd say any phone other than their flagships aren't worth buying, even mid-range ones like A6, A8, etc. I allowed my father to buy a Samsung C7 Pro for 25k a year ago even though I know its a shit phone just because he won't get a Chinese phone.

I have used Samsung flagships & own one (S8), those are really great phones (unless you love stock android).

I think RN4 is good enough for another year or so. Get her a new phone after that. If you want one now, look at Redmi Note 5 Pro & Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, with RN5 Pro being better among them.

Wait for Nokia X6 rumored to be launched at 15k or so, if you want a better brand.
R
rdx_halo #1977
Jul 9, 2018 at 11:46 PM
Low-end Samsung phones are bad. I'd say any phone other than their flagships aren't worth buying, even mid-range ones like A6, A8, etc. I allowed my father to buy a Samsung C7 Pro for 25k a year ago even though I know its a shit phone just because he won't get a Chinese phone.

I have used Samsung flagships & own one (S8), those are really great phones (unless you love stock android).

I think RN4 is good enough for another year or so. Get her a new phone after that. If you want one now, look at Redmi Note 5 Pro & Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, with RN5 Pro being better among them.

Wait for Nokia X6 rumored to be launched at 15k or so, if you want a better brand.
Thanks, RN4 is doing a great job. She can wait for another year. This year I'm planning to get a i5 laptop.




Sent from my Mi A1 using Tapatalk
TigerKing
TigerKing #1978
Aug 18, 2018 at 12:49 PM
Need new phone..

Is this questionnaire will do for new mobiles?

Questionnaire for Mobile phone purchase queries
TigerKing
TigerKing #1979
Sep 8, 2018 at 8:59 AM
Can anyone please suggest micro USB cable for Redmi Note 4?
Compatible with Turbocharger and quick charger
Also breaded if possible..


*www.amazon.in/Rugged-Extra-Tough-Unbreakable-Braided/dp/B0789LZTCJ/

*www.amazon.in/Mivi-Braided-Charging-Samsung-smartphones/dp/B06XTV5KZJ/
TigerKing
TigerKing #1980
Sep 12, 2018 at 12:40 AM
Can anyone please suggest micro USB cable for Redmi Note 4?
Compatible with Turbocharger and quick charger
Also breaded if possible..


*www.amazon.in/Rugged-Extra-Tough-Unbreakable-Braided/dp/B0789LZTCJ/

*www.amazon.in/Mivi-Braided-Charging-Samsung-smartphones/dp/B06XTV5KZJ/
Anyone??
TigerKing
TigerKing #1982
Sep 12, 2018 at 8:39 AM
Isn't micro usb cable universal,any decent one should do the job or does redmi use some proprietary standard cable.
In earlier MIUI ROMs I wasn't able to use other devices charger and cable. Amp output wasn't enough, thus slow charging. also faced issues in USB MTP connection..
As of now, no issues, but still don't want to face similar issue after purchasing particular cable.
So posted here for some help..
W
Sep 12, 2018 at 11:05 AM
Then buy one with good comments/reviews,redmi is a popular brand so there should be some comments regarding cable working with redmi phones.
TigerKing
TigerKing #1984
Sep 13, 2018 at 11:45 AM
Can someone recommend me overall best tool to track price drops and alerts by mail or SMS?

Website or Android app or anything.
Vyom
Vyom #1985
Sep 13, 2018 at 12:27 PM
Can someone recommend me overall best tool to track price drops and alerts by mail or SMS?

Website or Android app or anything.
For Amazon there's Keepa.com. You can set alerts, get Telegram or email notifications (never tried SMS alert), and even see price charts on the Amazon product page itself. Don't know anything for Flipkart though.
TigerKing
TigerKing #1987
Sep 20, 2018 at 6:15 PM
Can anyone please suggest micro USB cable for Redmi Note 4?
Compatible with Turbocharger and quick charger
Also breaded if possible..


*www.amazon.in/Rugged-Extra-Tough-Unbreakable-Braided/dp/B0789LZTCJ/

Purchased boAt Rugged v3 Extra Tough Unbreakable Braided Micro USB Cable 1.5 Meter (Black) today at ₹199

*www.amazon.in/Rugged-Extra-Tough-Unbreakable-Braided/dp/B0789LZTCJ/
TigerKing
TigerKing #1988
Nov 8, 2018 at 10:15 AM
I am about to purchase these micro USB 3 metre cable, anyone tried fasgear cables?? How are they..

Fasgear 3 Pcs (3M) Micro USB to USB Nylon Braided Fast Charging Data Cables with Metal Connector for Samsung Galaxy J2 J7 J8, 10 Or G/E/D, Lenovo K4 Note K8 (Red,Pink,Blue)

*www.amazon.in/dp/B07F647WS8/

Also, while searching for fasgear site I found these sites..
Are these sites trustworthy?

Fakespot | Analyze and identify fake reviews
ReviewMeta.com - Amazon Review Checker
W
Nov 8, 2018 at 1:53 PM
I think @billubakra has some experience regrading these fake reviews spotting sites.
B
billubakra #1990
Nov 8, 2018 at 2:04 PM
I am about to purchase these micro USB 3 metre cable, anyone tried fasgear cables?? How are they..

Fasgear 3 Pcs (3M) Micro USB to USB Nylon Braided Fast Charging Data Cables with Metal Connector for Samsung Galaxy J2 J7 J8, 10 Or G/E/D, Lenovo K4 Note K8 (Red,Pink,Blue)

*www.amazon.in/dp/B07F647WS8/

Also, while searching for fasgear site I found these sites..
Are these sites trustworthy?

Fakespot | Analyze and identify fake reviews
ReviewMeta.com - Amazon Review Checker

DO NOT go by the reviews until and unless the products are by top the notch companies say Samsung, Philips etc.
The product that you want to purchase in any case is going to be manufactured in China. Branded companies will sell it as per their brand value and the quality will be better, also good in terms of after sales support though for this cable only replacement will be there. The link of the one which you have posted is a Desi brand. It might be same in terms of quality like that of say Samsung but you do not know about the after sales support. Bottomline if your budget allows then go for the branded one's if not then go for that Desi one which atleast has a service centre near you or who replies to your email/phone call.

P.S. IDK those cables look way overpriced and I don't know what's the craze with these braided one's. Search for Belkin cables.
What these companies are doing nowadays is they include a gc or some cashback card offer in the product's box and mention that it will only be given if you send them a screenshot of the review that you have posted. Obviously if you rate less you won't get the benefits.
anarchy0x
anarchy0x #1991
Jan 15, 2019 at 12:51 AM
Need to buy a mobile, thanks in advance!

1. Budget? Around 18K or below..but can increase it a bit if REALLY necessary
2. Display type and size? Nothing Specific, size maybe not bigger than 5.5 inch ..can try slightly higher if worth it
3. Dual sim? Preferable, but would also like to know the non dual sim options
4. Preferred choice of brand? None
5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)? Any decent camera, doesn't have to be ultra high quality
6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc). None, but isn't Android generally more preffered?
7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready). Maybe 5G compatiable? but I know it may take time for it, like after 2020, & by that time I'll probably buy a different phone
8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)? 1) Marketing of my company's products via whatsapp, FB etc 2) I know this won' t take too much memory but ..Working on google drafts & google keep & other such notebook like apps 3) Regular surfing & opening multiple tabs in chrome 4) Using some trading apps maybe in future 5) Maybe some gaming but not too crazy about it
9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? None
10. Any other info that you want to share: Should have at least 64 GB internal storage
If there anything else that's trending today in smartphones that would make a difference, please let me know
M
Minion #1992
Jan 15, 2019 at 7:04 PM
Need to buy a mobile, thanks in advance!

1. Budget? Around 18K or below..but can increase it a bit if REALLY necessary
2. Display type and size? Nothing Specific, size maybe not bigger than 5.5 inch ..can try slightly higher if worth it
3. Dual sim? Preferable, but would also like to know the non dual sim options
4. Preferred choice of brand? None
5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)? Any decent camera, doesn't have to be ultra high quality
6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc). None, but isn't Android generally more preffered?
7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready). Maybe 5G compatiable? but I know it may take time for it, like after 2020, & by that time I'll probably buy a different phone
8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)? 1) Marketing of my company's products via whatsapp, FB etc 2) I know this won' t take too much memory but ..Working on google drafts & google keep & other such notebook like apps 3) Regular surfing & opening multiple tabs in chrome 4) Using some trading apps maybe in future 5) Maybe some gaming but not too crazy about it
9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? None
10. Any other info that you want to share: Should have at least 64 GB internal storage
If there anything else that's trending today in smartphones that would make a difference, please let me know
Nokia 7.1
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1993
Jan 16, 2019 at 1:50 AM
Need to buy a mobile, thanks in advance!

1. Budget? Around 18K or below..but can increase it a bit if REALLY necessary
2. Display type and size? Nothing Specific, size maybe not bigger than 5.5 inch ..can try slightly higher if worth it
3. Dual sim? Preferable, but would also like to know the non dual sim options
4. Preferred choice of brand? None
5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)? Any decent camera, doesn't have to be ultra high quality
6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc). None, but isn't Android generally more preffered?
7. Preferred connectivity options (3G, 4G ready). Maybe 5G compatiable? but I know it may take time for it, like after 2020, & by that time I'll probably buy a different phone
8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)? 1) Marketing of my company's products via whatsapp, FB etc 2) I know this won' t take too much memory but ..Working on google drafts & google keep & other such notebook like apps 3) Regular surfing & opening multiple tabs in chrome 4) Using some trading apps maybe in future 5) Maybe some gaming but not too crazy about it
9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? None
10. Any other info that you want to share: Should have at least 64 GB internal storage
If there anything else that's trending today in smartphones that would make a difference, please let me know
Nokia 6.1 Plus for 16k, 64GB storage, 4GB RAM variant.
It is the only decent phone around 15k which is compact. Those 6-6.2" phones might be big for you.

6.1 Plus & 7.1 aren't much different. 7.1 has a better camera & display (HDR supported), rest of the specs are same or almost same. The extra 3k for 7.1 might not be worth it for you since you don't want the best camera or interested in media consumption in phone.
K
kovidr #1994
Jan 17, 2019 at 11:07 PM
going to buy a new phone for dad to replace his op2.
range 20k in the coming sale.
i find poco f1 6gb ram good option ..
or there are better options ?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1995
Jan 19, 2019 at 9:11 PM
going to buy a new phone for dad to replace his op2.
range 20k in the coming sale.
i find poco f1 6gb ram good option ..
or there are better options ?
Poco F1 is the best choice in terms of performance & camera for 20k.
TigerKing
TigerKing #1996
Jan 20, 2019 at 7:33 AM
going to buy a new phone for dad to replace his op2.
range 20k in the coming sale.
i find poco f1 6gb ram good option ..
or there are better options ?
Wait for 48 mp smartphones.. and 5G devices..
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #1997
Jan 20, 2019 at 10:41 AM
Wait for 48 mp smartphones.. and 5G devices..
5G hype is just starting, not worth it for 20k for sure in 2019.

Even all flagships might not have it, so not worth making it an important criterion in 2019. 5G rollout might take 2021 or later.
anarchy0x
anarchy0x #1998
Jan 22, 2019 at 6:35 PM
Nokia 6.1 Plus for 16k, 64GB storage, 4GB RAM variant.
It is the only decent phone around 15k which is compact. Those 6-6.2" phones might be big for you.

6.1 Plus & 7.1 aren't much different. 7.1 has a better camera & display (HDR supported), rest of the specs are same or almost same. The extra 3k for 7.1 might not be worth it for you since you don't want the best camera or interested in media consumption in phone.

Just wondering, I know to each his own, but must people are comfortable with 6inches & above? I'm fine with till 6" & a little more I guess so please also suggest other options

Also, I thought most options suggested would be from Xiaomi, surprised that not even one xiaomi was suggested
anarchy0x
anarchy0x #1999
Jan 23, 2019 at 2:14 AM
Oops..minor correction..Just wanted to say that I'd mostly prefer 5.5 inches but wouldn't mind knowing options for larger sizes as well
Any other options besides Nokia 6.1 Plus & 7.1 ? (Not just Xiaomi, I'm comfortable with any brand)
Also, will most dual sim phones have a Hybrid Dual SIM? Any mobiles which have 2 sim slots & separate slot for SD card?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2000
Jan 23, 2019 at 2:20 AM
Just wondering, I know to each his own, but must people are comfortable with 6inches & above? I'm fine with till 6" & a little more I guess so please also suggest other options

Also, I thought most options suggested would be from Xiaomi, surprised that not even one xiaomi was suggested
I find 5.8" a bit taller for comfort, 6" is definitely big for me, considering I prefer to use the phone with 1 hand most of the time. But for sure most people are willing to use a big phone, not sure if they are comfortable or not. My parent use their phone with 2 hands most of the time, so its definitely fine for them.

I suggested a compact phone because you mentioned 5.5" or a big more.

If you are willing to use a big phone, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is a great choice. Even Redmi Note 5 Pro is good for you considering its current price, if you are fine with MIUI:
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro - Visual phone size compare

Zenfone has dedicated SD card slot, which the other two don't, so you will be fine with its 32GB variant as well, but you do have enough budget for 4/64GB variant at 15k.
anarchy0x
anarchy0x #2001
Jan 23, 2019 at 2:27 PM
Thanks, but any other options in 5.5 size & 64GB internal?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2002
Jan 23, 2019 at 9:16 PM
Thanks, but any other options in 5.5 size & 64GB internal?
You won't get 5.5" good devices anymore, only one I can think of is Pixel 3, which is way more expensive.

If by 5.5" you mean 16:9 5.5" devices, then you should be fine with 6" 18:9 or 6.2" 19:9 devices as they have the same width but are taller than those old 5.5" devices. Mention your current phone.

The 5.8" Nokia 6.1 plus is the best compact phone at that price range. Honor 9N isn't that good & other good phones are 6" or bigger. Redmi 6 Pro is the only other good option I can think of, it ain't 5.5" either.

I avoid recommending Oppo, Vivo, Realme & other small manufacturers (10.or, etc) because I don't trust them. A lot of people buy phones from former 3 options but I still don't recommend it because of OS & inferior specs to Xiaomi.

Just buy before the sales end.
quicky008
quicky008 #2003
Feb 19, 2019 at 1:28 PM
I am looking for a sub 15k smartphone with a good camera, vibrant display and sufficient battery backup. My initial choice was asus max pro m1 but i read somewhere that it's camera quality is not that good and that its display quality is rather dull, besides its already a year old and is therefore unlikely to receive future Android updates. I was also interested in realme 2 pro, but its poor video recording capabilities was a major letdown.

So which phone would be the best suited for
my requirements? Is Samsung's m20 any good?
W
Feb 19, 2019 at 2:59 PM
What about max pro m2?I have read in some reviews that M20's camera is also just avg.
quicky008
quicky008 #2005
Feb 19, 2019 at 7:54 PM
the market is flooded with phones in the 10-15k price bracket but nearly all of them have very average cameras,which is really unfortunate.Even samsung,which was known earlier for incorporating decent cameras even in its budget smartphone lineup seems to have lost its edge,and its newer offerings,viz the m10 and m20 now ship with mediocre cameras.

how about xiaomi and motorola phones?do they have better cameras?
W
Feb 19, 2019 at 8:47 PM
Better start a new thread for this as here you won't get as much views or reply,this is more of a general discussion thread.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2007
Feb 20, 2019 at 3:13 AM
I am looking for a sub 15k smartphone with a good camera, vibrant display and sufficient battery backup. My initial choice was asus max pro m1 but i read somewhere that it's camera quality is not that good and that its display quality is rather dull, besides its already a year old and is therefore unlikely to receive future Android updates. I was also interested in realme 2 pro, but its poor video recording capabilities was a major letdown.

So which phone would be the best suited for
my requirements? Is Samsung's m20 any good?
Asus Max Pro M2 (not Max M2) is a great phone overall.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has a good camera along with Mi A2, but Mi A2 has major cons like average battery life & no headphone jack.

Motorola phones aren't worth the money anymore. Samsung has better phones for the price than Moto maybe, definitely true under 15k with M20. M20 has an average camera but is a good phone overall for Samsung.

Redmi Note 7 is rumored for Feb 28 launch, so wait if you can.

I don't recommend Oppo, Vivo & Realme phones due to poorly optimized OS & reliability issues. Xiaomi & Huawei are trustworthy among Chinese brands IMO.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #2008
Feb 20, 2019 at 1:41 PM
I don't recommend Oppo, Vivo & Realme phones due to poorly optimized OS & reliability issues. Xiaomi & Huawei are trustworthy among Chinese brands IMO.
I don't know about Realme 2 but Realme 1 is an excellent phone.
vito scalleta
Mar 17, 2019 at 11:06 AM
Guys.. Looking to buy a small form factor smartphone for my dad. RN3 that he is currently using is too big for him.

Primary requirements would be
1. Small form factor ( less than 5 inches) and light weight
2. Less than Rs. 10k

Kindly help.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2010
Mar 17, 2019 at 10:00 PM
Less than 5 inch is too small & maybe non-existent in today's world (if something exists, it won't be good).

Check Redmi 6 Pro, Honor 9N & Nokia 5.1 plus. Those might be as long as RN3, but lesser width. IMO more width makes the phone feel big (unless you are Sony & release 21:9 phones).
Compare Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro) vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs. Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) - GSMArena.com
I'd say get Nokia as your father will prefer it over Chinese brands.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2011
Mar 22, 2019 at 1:13 AM
How is Redmi Note 7 Pro 128 GB model @₹16999?
Is there any better alternative??
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2012
Mar 22, 2019 at 11:33 PM
Guys.. Looking to buy a small form factor smartphone for my dad. RN3 that he is currently using is too big for him.

Primary requirements would be
1. Small form factor ( less than 5 inches) and light weight
2. Less than Rs. 10k

Kindly help.
Nokia 5.1 plus is a good option.
harry10
harry10 #2014
Mar 23, 2019 at 9:20 AM
How is Redmi Note 7 Pro 128 GB model @₹16999?
Is there any better alternative??
Samsung A50 @19990. Check both side by side before buying.

Sent from my SM-A505F using Tapatalk
vito scalleta
Mar 23, 2019 at 6:12 PM
Nokia 5.1 plus is a good option.
Thanks. but seems it is almost as big as RN3. I guess I just have to accept the fact that I cannot buy a decent phone at that form factor.
The only device available is Redmi Go but in this day the phone doesn't look any VFM.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2019
Mar 25, 2019 at 7:29 AM
How is Redmi Note 7 Pro 128 GB model @₹16999?
Is there any better alternative??
Sale is on Wednesday.
Going to purchase it.
If you find better alternative please let me know.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2020
Mar 25, 2019 at 9:06 PM
Sale is on Wednesday.
Going to purchase it.
If you find better alternative please let me know.
If you really want that 128GB & best hardware, RN7P is the way to go. Best SoC & camera for the price.

I personally don't like their ads on UI, so Zenfone Max Pro M2 is the next best choice.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2021
Apr 6, 2019 at 8:46 AM
OnePlus 6T is still a good choice?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2022
Apr 6, 2019 at 9:45 AM
OnePlus 6T is still a good choice?
It's not a bad choice for sure, but S9 plus will be priced pretty close to it during sales & that is a much better phone. Also, LG G7 under 30k is a better value if not into Poco F1.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2023
May 4, 2019 at 8:32 AM
I want to exchange more than 1 old mobile for upcoming OnePlus 7, is it possible?
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2024
May 4, 2019 at 8:56 AM
I want to exchange more than 1 old mobile for upcoming OnePlus 7, is it possible?
With a stupidly high rumored price tag, I wish that was possible too. I'd rather wait for Poco F2 and flash a custom rom on it.
Desmond
Desmond #2025
Jun 21, 2019 at 3:40 PM
I've been thinking of getting a OnePlus 7 pro, is it worth the price?
Desmond
Desmond #2027
Jun 21, 2019 at 4:45 PM
if your hands can handle
I have large hands ;)

Wait for K20 launch
I compared the specs of K20 to OP7, looks almost completely identical, except for display resolution, camera and some other minor features at 50% the cost. How is Xiaomi support in India?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2028
Jun 21, 2019 at 10:55 PM
I've been thinking of getting a OnePlus 7 pro, is it worth the price?
I don't think so. But if you have large hands & want a pretty big display, it's a decent choice. You get S10 for like 10k more which is much more comfortable to use with better cameras & other small features like IP certification, headphone jack, etc. OP7 Pro is just too big & heavy IMO for most.
Desmond
Desmond #2029
Jun 22, 2019 at 12:37 AM
But they still cover rooted phones under warranty, that's got to count for something.
W
Jun 22, 2019 at 3:14 AM
But they still cover rooted phones under warranty, that's got to count for something.
Standard warranty is 1 year & such high end phones usually don't develop issues in that time.Once warranty is over,rooting or not doesn't even matter.Of course if you really must root the phone just after buying & can't wait a year then it counts.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2031
Jun 22, 2019 at 3:41 AM
But they still cover rooted phones under warranty, that's got to count for something.
I finding rooting to be not worth it nowadays. My first 3 phones were rooted for most of the time I used it (except for my S8 & prev Z3C which I rooted towards the last month of use just for fun). The problems with banking related apps is just another headache which needs to be addressed (didn't try Magisk though). I found custom ROMs to be not as stable as stock ones. My main reason for rooting was customization & most custom UIs are good enough in that regard. Oxygen OS of OP is good in that regards, so there won't any need for me to root it if I ever buy an OP phone (which likely won't happen considering the rising size of their phones).
topgear
topgear #2032
Jun 23, 2019 at 7:40 AM
I finding rooting to be not worth it nowadays. My first 3 phones were rooted for most of the time I used it (except for my S8 & prev Z3C which I rooted towards the last month of use just for fun). The problems with banking related apps is just another headache which needs to be addressed (didn't try Magisk though). I found custom ROMs to be not as stable as stock ones. My main reason for rooting was customization & most custom UIs are good enough in that regard. Oxygen OS of OP is good in that regards, so there won't any need for me to root it if I ever buy an OP phone (which likely won't happen considering the rising size of their phones).

Same here - rooted every root-able Phones I had - Staring with Samsung Galaxay Music Duos ( Rooted + Cutom Rom ), Huawei Honor Bee ( Rooted ), Iball tablet ( rooted ), Redmi 2 Pro ( Rooted + custom OS ), Asus Zenfone Laser ( Rooted + custom OS ) - Just stopped there.

Later bought oppo A57 - just hated the OS to the core and inability to select network mode for 2nd Sim so exchanged it. Moto G6 Play ( Got it in exchange of Oppo A57 ) - had wifi hotspot issue which was only fixed with a major OS upgrade after 9 months of purchase - Great going Motorola aka Lenovoooo, Asus zenfone max pro M1 - may put custom OS on it - only requirement call recording. Huawei Honor Play - Almost everything is Ok except camera and some bloatware but my need of call recording and a phone with decent CPU has been met ( got it in exchange of Moto G6 Play ) _ May root it later on to remove bloatwares.

My main point is I did rooting, flashing custom OS mainly due to promise of optimized / better performance, No bloatware, better UI or to overcome certain limitation but nowadays with baking and other such monetary applications are putting more stronger securities in place in collaboration with google making it harder and with phone companies trying to dish out pristine android line interface and more powerful cpu under the hood the need of rooting has been subdued greatly.

And lastly I might have become more lazy :D
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #2034
Jun 23, 2019 at 3:29 PM
But they still cover rooted phones under warranty, that's got to count for something.
Oxygen OS is good enough that you won't need rooting for at least a year.

Rooting now a days has become a monotonous Job (at-least for old timers who has done it so many times)
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2035
Jun 23, 2019 at 3:54 PM
Huawei Honor Play - Almost everything is Ok except camera and some bloatware but my need of call recording and a phone with decent CPU has been met ( got it in exchange of Moto G6 Play ) _ May root it later on to remove bloatwares.
They don't support bootloader unlocking. Can't do anything before that. Only way to "remove" bloat is via adb commands and that would just disable most of them. For remaining bloat, I can't even find the app/package name. :facepalm:
TigerKing
TigerKing #2036
Dec 17, 2019 at 2:08 PM
can anyone suggest fast charger? (QC 4+ if possible and do i need to buy USB cable also?)
Devices : Oneplus X, Lenovo k6 power, redmi note 4, note 5 pro, note 7, note 7 pro, note 8, poco f1 and moto g5+
I think 2-3 devices from above support till QC 3.0.
*www.qualcomm.com/media/documents/files/quick-charge-device-list.pdf
Most of the devices already have fast charger included in the box
Poco F1 = *store.mi.com/in/item/3192700003
Moto G5s+ = TurboPower 15+ Turbo Fast Mobile Wall Charger + Micro-USB Charging Cable — MotorolaChargers India
(both these are QC 3 supported chargers)
All other Lenovo K6 Power, Oneplus X and all redmi devices have standard 5v 2A chargers.

I want to purchase QC 4+ supported chargers, need help?
(I know that fast chargers charges upto 80% after that it's standard charging as per device.)

What about these chargers? compared to QC 4+
OnePlus Store - OnePlus (India)
realme Store
*store.mi.com/in/item/3192900008
Buy Vivo Power Adapter (10V~2.25A) - Vivo India Official E-Store
Samsung Travel Adapter (45W) (White) - Price, Reviews & Specs | Samsung India
Samsung Super Fast Charger (25W) (White) - Price, Reviews & Specs | Samsung India
Huawei Quick Charger Price/Review | Honor India

I also searched on amazon and flipkart, most reviewers are suggesting that more than 2 port chargers have issues with heat dissipation..
I only need fast charger with 1 port and QC 4+ supported.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2037
Dec 17, 2019 at 9:04 PM
I bought a Xiaomi adapter for 500, its just QC 2.0 & worked well with Samsung's fast charging.

Oneplus' dash charging doesn't work with QC devices, so don't buy it unless you have an OP device. The same seems to be the case with VOOC. The Xiaomi one you listed is QC 3.0 & should be sufficient, no need to look for QC 4 IMO.

Samsung chargers work well with QC devices, but considering its cost just get teh Xiaomi one. Not sure about Vivo & Huawei ones, so better avoid them.

Why do you want QC 4.0 chargers in the first place? Its not too fast compared to QC 2.0 to be worth the cost. OP's dash charge 30T & 50W VOOC are actually pretty fast, but none of the listed devices support such high power or the protocol.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2038
Dec 19, 2019 at 9:00 PM
I bought a Xiaomi adapter for 500, its just QC 2.0 & worked well with Samsung's fast charging.

Oneplus' dash charging doesn't work with QC devices, so don't buy it unless you have an OP device. The same seems to be the case with VOOC. The Xiaomi one you listed is QC 3.0 & should be sufficient, no need to look for QC 4 IMO.

Samsung chargers work well with QC devices, but considering its cost just get teh Xiaomi one. Not sure about Vivo & Huawei ones, so better avoid them.

Why do you want QC 4.0 chargers in the first place? Its not too fast compared to QC 2.0 to be worth the cost. OP's dash charge 30T & 50W VOOC are actually pretty fast, but none of the listed devices support such high power or the protocol.
Okay.
So qc 4 is not worth buying..
Actually have 2 qc 3 charger already..
I thought I should buy new fast charger qc4 at least.. but seems it's not upto mark..
So buying Xiaomi charger only..
Thank you for help.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2039
Jan 13, 2020 at 11:10 AM
Need help..
Friend purchased Redmi Note 7 Pro in march 2019, now it's stolen on Mumbai local railways..
So need to buy new device budget upto 10K,
which will be best below 10k?
Note 7 pro and Note 8 are 2 options which will be best..

plays more often heavy games like Pubg, call of duty and some small games like candy crush etc
so please suggest according to gaming needs.. thank you..

also help here for protecting his mobile against theft
Mobile anti-theft/protection app paid or free
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2040
Jan 13, 2020 at 12:17 PM
Need help..
Friend purchased Redmi Note 7 Pro in march 2019, now it's stolen on Mumbai local railways..
So need to buy new device budget upto 10K,
which will be best below 10k?
Note 7 pro and Note 8 are 2 options which will be best..

plays more often heavy games like Pubg, call of duty and some small games like candy crush etc
so please suggest according to gaming needs.. thank you..

also help here for protecting his mobile against theft
Mobile anti-theft/protection app paid or free
I'd say RN8 is more practical because of dedicated SD card slot & ultrawide camera, but RN7P has a better SoC, so better for games.
Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro - GSMArena.com

Maybe look for insurance. Anti-theft apps won't help if someone switches off the phone & somehow access' recovery mode to wipe it.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2041
Jan 14, 2020 at 9:06 AM
Thanks..
Now he is using his old mobile "Lyf" which supports jio network.
He is going to buy new phone next month, so new devices launching next month?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2042
Jan 14, 2020 at 11:37 AM
Thanks..
Now he is using his old mobile "Lyf" which supports jio network.
He is going to buy new phone next month, so new devices launching next month?
Maybe Redmi K30. It will be cheaper than K20 but will be 15/16k at least. MWC is next month, so better wait till March as a lot of new phones will be launched, some mid-rangers as well.
Vyom
Vyom #2043
Feb 7, 2020 at 6:27 PM
So, which phones are rage these days? Need to buy one for ma wifey. ;)
One major requirement: No holes in the display. No notch. No tear drop, or water drop, no nothing on the screen.

Rest are here:
1. Budget?: Around 10k (I think we get specs for that budget these days)
2. Display type and size? (Could be hold by small hands. Upto 6" is fine, considering with thin bezels, 6" is not that large)
3. Dual sim? Yes
4. Preferred choice of brand? No chinese brands, as much as it can be avoided. (Complete no to Opo, Vivo)
5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)? Nothing fancy.
6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS,Stock Android etc). Stock Android
7. Preferred connectivity options (Dual 4G,802.11AC/5Ghz(not 5g mobile network) wifi. 4G of course.
8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)? Maybe camera. Nothing fancy.
9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? No. I am open minded this time, except no Opo, Vivo.
10. Any other info that you want to share. NO NOTCH! And oh yea, maybe it support wifi calling. I guess that's a new feature that only few phone support.
W
Feb 7, 2020 at 7:23 PM
One major requirement: No holes in the display. No notch. No tear drop, or water drop, no nothing on the screen.
Your only 2 options(1 of which is outside your budget):
Realme X ( 128 GB Storage, 4 GB RAM ) Online at Best Price On Flipkart.com
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 ( 64 GB Storage, 4 GB RAM ) Online at Best Price On Flipkart.com
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2045
Feb 8, 2020 at 12:17 PM
So, which phones are rage these days? Need to buy one for ma wifey. ;)
One major requirement: No holes in the display. No notch. No tear drop, or water drop, no nothing on the screen.

Rest are here:
1. Budget?: Around 10k (I think we get specs for that budget these days)
2. Display type and size? (Could be hold by small hands. Upto 6" is fine, considering with thin bezels, 6" is not that large)
3. Dual sim? Yes
4. Preferred choice of brand? No chinese brands, as much as it can be avoided. (Complete no to Opo, Vivo)
5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)? Nothing fancy.
6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS,Stock Android etc). Stock Android
7. Preferred connectivity options (Dual 4G,802.11AC/5Ghz(not 5g mobile network) wifi. 4G of course.
8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)? Maybe camera. Nothing fancy.
9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? No. I am open minded this time, except no Opo, Vivo.
10. Any other info that you want to share. NO NOTCH! And oh yea, maybe it support wifi calling. I guess that's a new feature that only few phone support.
10-15k indeed gets you best bang for your buck, but sadly most are Chinese. Its a good call to completely avoid Oppo & Vivo, but Xiaomi has great phones & Realme has great hardware but lacks in software front in comparison. You can't avoid a notch as well. Stock android options are limited.

Your only choice seems to be Asus Max Pro M1 4GB/64GB at 8.5k. Android 10 should be its last OS update, it has ok rear cam, below average selfie cam. Battery life is good, so is general operation. Lack of features because of being stock android obviously exists but has pros of stock android as well, like no ads & better response. Good build IMO, proper metallic back.

Although my top choice for 10k would be Redmi Note 8, its just a better phone overall, even though Pro M1 has some advantages over it but RN8 has a lot more advantages over that. For 2k extra, you get far better cameras (front & rear), better performance, more features in the OS (ads can be restricted by following some online guides), type C port, fast battery charging (Asus takes upto 3 hrs for 0-100% charge), bigger display for similar footprint, to name a few.

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs. Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB601KL/ZB602K - GSMArena.com
Vyom
Vyom #2046
Feb 14, 2020 at 9:20 AM
Well, I don't want to get ASUS zenfone. Got that for my dad last year.
So, what if I increase a budget a bit. I am open to 15k now. Can I get a good no notch phone now?

Or what if I open myself for 'tear drop' notch. That is the most vague I think. Should open to lot of options.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2047
Feb 14, 2020 at 9:45 AM
Well, I don't want to get ASUS zenfone. Got that for my dad last year.
So, what if I increase a budget a bit. I am open to 15k now. Can I get a good no notch phone now?

Or what if I open myself for 'tear drop' notch. That is the most vague I think. Should open to lot of options.
Poco X2 maybe?
W
Feb 14, 2020 at 10:26 AM
Well, I don't want to get ASUS zenfone. Got that for my dad last year.
So, what if I increase a budget a bit. I am open to 15k now. Can I get a good no notch phone now?

Or what if I open myself for 'tear drop' notch. That is the most vague I think. Should open to lot of options.
Get Realme X which has no notch & a popup camera,use sbi yono 5% off or icici amazon pay 5% offer. For teardrop notch get note 8. Poco X2 has a weird type of camera setup so see it first before deciding,you may find it better or worse than a notch.
Vyom
Vyom #2049
Feb 14, 2020 at 4:21 PM
Poco X2 maybe?
Dude ... it's Too out of budget. Nope.
I can probably think about Note 8. It's in budget, benefits of support due to being massively popular, and even discount is currently going on Amazon, and most importantly, "not out of stock".
TigerKing
TigerKing #2050
Feb 14, 2020 at 6:11 PM
Mwc cancelled due to corona, waiting for online launch.. poco
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2051
Feb 14, 2020 at 10:48 PM
Dude ... it's Too out of budget. Nope.
I can probably think about Note 8. It's in budget, benefits of support due to being massively popular, and even discount is currently going on Amazon, and most importantly, "not out of stock".
Redmi Note 8 Pro for 15k, Note 8 is good for 10k as I said earlier. 4GB RAM is enough for a 10k phone.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2052
Feb 14, 2020 at 11:04 PM
I want to know if there will be 2 poco phone lunches or just Poco X2.
As Poco splits from redmi,.
So Poco X2 is from poco brand or Redmi brand?
And what about poco f2?
W
Feb 14, 2020 at 11:13 PM
I want to know if there will be 2 poco phone lunches or just Poco X2.
As Poco splits from redmi,.
So Poco X2 is from poco brand or Redmi brand?
And what about poco f2?
Poco split from redmi is more like a technicality,there is no news of poco f2.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #2054
Feb 14, 2020 at 11:14 PM
I want to know if there will be 2 poco phone lunches or just Poco X2.
As Poco splits from redmi,.
So Poco X2 is from poco brand or Redmi brand?
And what about poco f2?
Xiaomi spins off POCO as an independent company – TechCrunch
Vyom
Vyom #2055
Feb 15, 2020 at 2:57 PM
Mwc cancelled due to corona, waiting for online launch.. poco
What if coronavirus gets packed in the package of mobile in chinese factories, and shipped to India?
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #2056
Feb 15, 2020 at 3:01 PM
What if coronavirus gets packed in the package of mobile in chinese factories, and shipped to India?
The Smartphone companies will use disinfectant to remove the pathogens from the surface.

New Study Indicates How Long Coronaviruses Can Survive on a Surface
There's no evidence the new coronavirus spreads through the air – but it's still possible
W
Feb 15, 2020 at 3:29 PM
What if coronavirus gets packed in the package of mobile in chinese factories, and shipped to India?
Viruses can survive for a short time only outside living organisms. Most viruses cannot survive for more than a few hours outside of a living organism & it will take at least weeks for any phone manufactured in China to reach the hands of an Indian customer.
Vyom
Vyom #2058
Feb 15, 2020 at 6:37 PM
^^ Well, I sure hope so.
Btw, Redmi Note 8 Pro is a bit out of budget. Redmi Note 8 seemed dope though... until, I saw the Geekyranji't review.
While he unboxed the unit and booted, Ranjit and I, saw how Xiomi is pushing ads with new MIUI OS. Even when he tried not to install them, few apps still pushed to the phone.
With this we now realize how Xiaomi is going to behave in future. This have made me more skeptical about them now.

So I looked at Samsung M series lineup. I never thought I could, but with even Motorola and Nokia owned by chinese now, I think my only option lies with Samsung now.

So how is Samsung M20? 4 GB RAM, 64 Gigs storage, and most importantly 5000 mAH battery! Wait even Jio wifi calling is supported on M20.
Samsung seems to hell bend on breaking the budget market lineup! Available for about Rs 10,500, I think I should go for "safer" options now.
W
Feb 15, 2020 at 7:21 PM
^^ Well, I sure hope so.
Btw, Redmi Note 8 Pro is a bit out of budget. Redmi Note 8 seemed dope though... until, I saw the Geekyranji't review.
While he unboxed the unit and booted, Ranjit and I, saw how Xiomi is pushing ads with new MIUI OS. Even when he tried not to install them, few apps still pushed to the phone.
With this we now realize how Xiaomi is going to behave in future. This have made me more skeptical about them now.

So I looked at Samsung M series lineup. I never thought I could, but with even Motorola and Nokia owned by chinese now, I think my only option lies with Samsung now.

So how is Samsung M20? 4 GB RAM, 64 Gigs storage, and most importantly 5000 mAH battery! Wait even Jio wifi calling is supported on M20.
Samsung seems to hell bend on breaking the budget market lineup! Available for about Rs 10,500, I think I should go for "safer" options now.
I know someone using note 8 & I haven't heard anything negative from him till now,of course he followed the online guides that I told him for blocking ads on miui. Samsung M(non S) series is not worth buying nowadays,if you want to buy samsung then at least buy M30S.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #2060
Feb 15, 2020 at 7:57 PM
@Vyom : How about Realme 3 Pro or Realme 5S ?
Vyom
Vyom #2061
Feb 15, 2020 at 8:52 PM
@Vyom : How about Realme 3 Pro or Realme 5S ?
Well if I consider RealMe, I can even consider Redmi Note 8 "more", because of 3 things: Infrared, 18 watt Fast charging as well as a Type C port (also HD+ screen for that matter). Only thing not so great in Redmi Note 8 is battery, which is 4000 mAH compared to 5000 of RealMe 5S.
I seem to have little choice now.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2062
Feb 15, 2020 at 10:16 PM
^^ Well, I sure hope so.
Btw, Redmi Note 8 Pro is a bit out of budget. Redmi Note 8 seemed dope though... until, I saw the Geekyranji't review.
While he unboxed the unit and booted, Ranjit and I, saw how Xiomi is pushing ads with new MIUI OS. Even when he tried not to install them, few apps still pushed to the phone.
With this we now realize how Xiaomi is going to behave in future. This have made me more skeptical about them now.

So I looked at Samsung M series lineup. I never thought I could, but with even Motorola and Nokia owned by chinese now, I think my only option lies with Samsung now.

So how is Samsung M20? 4 GB RAM, 64 Gigs storage, and most importantly 5000 mAH battery! Wait even Jio wifi calling is supported on M20.
Samsung seems to hell bend on breaking the budget market lineup! Available for about Rs 10,500, I think I should go for "safer" options now.
VFM Samsung option is M30S, get it for 14k. M20 ain't worth it.

Not sure how much more Xiaomi will push ads but if it gets too bad, they will lose market share & you can go the rooting way. M20 ain't worth it IMO.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2063
Feb 15, 2020 at 10:19 PM
Well if I consider RealMe, I can even consider Redmi Note 8 "more", because of 3 things: Infrared, 18 watt Fast charging as well as a Type C port (also HD+ screen for that matter). Only thing not so great in Redmi Note 8 is battery, which is 4000 mAH compared to 5000 of RealMe 5S.
I seem to have little choice now.
Compare Samsung Galaxy M20 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs. Realme 5s - GSMArena.com

4000mAh provides good battery life, surely 5000mAh + 720p display provides a great battery life, but better to have 1080p resolution. 1080p is the resolution to have, even 1440p is useless IMO & an Android Authority guy agrees strongly with me. Scientifically, you can't see pixels above 300ppi.
Vyom
Vyom #2064
Feb 15, 2020 at 11:00 PM
Scientifically, you can't see pixels above 300ppi.
And that's why RealMe is the bad option. Doesn't even have 300 ppi.

Comparing the two shortlisted devices, Samsung M30s and Redmi Note 8, I think following are worth nothing:
> Redmi Note 8 have Gorilla Glass, which Samsung probably don't have
> But Samsung have AMOLED display :shock:
> Redmi have Infrared, which still have some uses
> Redmi have 18 watt charger, and since battery is 4000 mAH, it will of course charge way faster
> Camera sample on gsmarena compares better in Samsung M30s, which probably due to the difference in f/stop number (since mega pixel is the same)

Anyone of them would probably be worthy upgrade from Samsung J2 :D
Compare Samsung Galaxy M30s vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs. Samsung Galaxy J2 - GSMArena.com
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2065
Feb 16, 2020 at 9:52 AM
And that's why RealMe is the bad option. Doesn't even have 300 ppi.

Comparing the two shortlisted devices, Samsung M30s and Redmi Note 8, I think following are worth nothing:
> Redmi Note 8 have Gorilla Glass, which Samsung probably don't have
> But Samsung have AMOLED display :shock:
> Redmi have Infrared, which still have some uses
> Redmi have 18 watt charger, and since battery is 4000 mAH, it will of course charge way faster
> Camera sample on gsmarena compares better in Samsung M30s, which probably due to the difference in f/stop number (since mega pixel is the same)

Anyone of them would probably be worthy upgrade from Samsung J2 :D
Compare Samsung Galaxy M30s vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs. Samsung Galaxy J2 - GSMArena.com
M30S doesn't have any scratch-resistant glass. I was planning to buy that for my mother, but it wasn't available locally (needed a phone ASAP as earlier one died). Ended up finding RN 8 Pro for 1k premium, bought that.

AMOLED & the big battery are some big advantages for M30S along with brand rep. RN8 is a better value at a cheaper price for sure.
Vyom
Vyom #2066
Feb 16, 2020 at 11:19 AM
Yup. BTW, I compared Redmi Note 8 (RN8) base variant with the last generation Redmi Note 7 Pro (RN7P)... and I think Remi Note 7 Pro might be better than Note 8 at less price!
Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 - GSMArena.com

RN7P have newer generation processor than RN8.
Screen size, resolution and screen protection are the same.
Both have same battery of 4000 mAh and 18 watt charger.
RN7P don't have a logo in the front (which is a plus for me)
Only con with RN7P right now is not a dedicated slot for micro SD card. But I don't really need it since I have the same with my LG G6. Never need to use a Micro SD card with 64 GB internal memory and support for pen drives.

So, with the price increase of RN8 to 10.5k I think RN7P just might win!?!

Edit: Looks like RN8 have those extra two cameras, one for macro and one for ultra wide. So that's what the premium is for.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2067
Feb 16, 2020 at 3:06 PM
Sorry but You ask too many questions. Read this
Need suggestion for best camera mobile below 12-13K
You want better camera go for note 8 with stock camera
With gcam note 7 Pro is better
For performance note 7 Pro is better

Note 8 price increased because of budget 2020.. and still it's being manufactured. May be note 7 Pro is not being manufactured or they haven't decided yet about its price.
Vyom
Vyom #2068
Feb 17, 2020 at 8:50 AM
After a lot of thought and questions, I decided to went ahead and get Redmi Note 8, 64 GB, Neptune Blue.


I think it would be worth it.
Thanks everyone who helped!
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #2069
Feb 17, 2020 at 2:42 PM
After a lot of thought and questions, I decided to went ahead and get Redmi Note 8, 64 GB, Neptune Blue.


I think it would be worth it.
Thanks everyone who helped!
Cool. Do post your feedback once you get hands on experience on it :)
Vyom
Vyom #2070
Feb 25, 2020 at 10:03 AM
Cool. Do post your feedback once you get hands on experience on it :)
Sure. Here is it.
The ads man. Xiaomi has up it's ante this time to shove as much ads in our faces it can, with Redmi Note 8. Maybe they were trying to make a world record of some kind.

I had to follow a video tutorial on youtube, to open all the Mi bloatware individually and disable "recommended content" from the settings.
Open Download app, turn off ads.
Open Browser app, turn off ads.
Open Security app, turn off ads.
Opem Music app, turn off ads.
....

Imagine doing this for couple of hours and still gets the ads. I finally had to mute the notification from "Music" app since there was no way to disable ads even after turning off from all those settings.

Phone trying to push these apps, and there no way to cancel it. I had to cancel the app installation, while it started to install, to cancel it.
photo_2020-02-25_09-46-37.jpg

The confirmation from phone when I stopped the app installation. Good way to fool it into thinking that it 'succeeded' I think.
photo_2020-02-25_09-46-53.jpg


Even after disabling all "recommended suggestions", I get suggestions if I even watch a local video!
photo_2020-02-25_09-46-57.jpg

Why does a "gallery" app needs permission to make phone calls!! WTF
photo_2020-02-25_09-47-01.jpg

I then also used Blokada app to see what domains the phone is pinging and install a blacklist for the time being.

This phone is just what I imagined: A treasure trove for Chinese government to spy on us. I think I did a mistake buying this for me wifey. But I will fight this fight to my last breath and install a completely new custom ROM if I have to, to remove any trace of chinese spy tools they may have embedded in there.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2071
Feb 25, 2020 at 12:09 PM
Sure. Here is it.
The ads man. Xiaomi has up it's ante this time to shove as much ads in our faces it can, with Redmi Note 8. Maybe they were trying to make a world record of some kind.

I had to follow a video tutorial on youtube, to open all the Mi bloatware individually and disable "recommended content" from the settings.
Open Download app, turn off ads.
Open Browser app, turn off ads.
Open Security app, turn off ads.
Opem Music app, turn off ads.
....

Imagine doing this for couple of hours and still gets the ads. I finally had to mute the notification from "Music" app since there was no way to disable ads even after turning off from all those settings.

Phone trying to push these apps, and there no way to cancel it. I had to cancel the app installation, while it started to install, to cancel it.
View attachment 18843

The confirmation from phone when I stopped the app installation. Good way to fool it into thinking that it 'succeeded' I think.
View attachment 18844


Even after disabling all "recommended suggestions", I get suggestions if I even watch a local video!
View attachment 18845

Why does a "gallery" app needs permission to make phone calls!! WTF
View attachment 18846

I then also used Blokada app to see what domains the phone is pinging and install a blacklist for the time being.

This phone is just what I imagined: A treasure trove for Chinese government to spy on us. I think I did a mistake buying this for me wifey. But I will fight this fight to my last breath and install a completely new custom ROM if I have to, to remove any trace of chinese spy tools they may have embedded in there.
See, with Xiaomi you are getting a good device for cheap, so there is some "catch". Even cheap Samsung phones have these "recommendations", no system ads for sure. The recommendations are lower compared to Xiaomi apparently, but it exists in M & A series, sadly the budget mobile segment is moving this way. Obviously Oppo & vivo will have more of those in future.

Since you are tech-savvy enough to turn off a lot of stuff, so it's worth it to spend a few hours on that. I have to clean my mother's new RN8P of such ads when I go home next time.

I would say that the best solution is to let users pay to remove ads permanently. Like in US, Amazon Fire tabs worth $60+ ask for $15 to remove ads permanently. Say 10% of phone's cost for a sub 15k phone to remove ads is a decent price, let's see who implements something like this first.
Vyom
Vyom #2072
Feb 25, 2020 at 12:39 PM
I understand that if something is for free, then you are the product. But we are not getting the phones for free.
It still cost me a decent amount of money. I even paid Rs 500 extra which they raised in last few months (whatever maybe the reason).

In past, when I purchased a phone, I didn't use to get ads. But now, since Redmi have services (bloatware), they are trying to generate revenue by showing ads, to cover the costs of those "services". For example, Mi provide a cloud storage service called, "Mi Cloud". Now no one really asked for this service. BUT, since they ARE providing this service, they are also showing ads to recover it's cost.
This article on ndtv.com shows you this thought process of Xiaomi: Does MIUI Have Too Many Ads? Here's What Xiaomi's Manu Jain Has to Say

The issue goes deeper. These "recommendations" are Opt-in. Since a lot of users are not educated enough of this, they will rarely turn off those "recommendations" by going into the settings of 13 or so different apps. Which probably means there are tens of thousands of people that are exposed to the "content" which these Chinese manufactures think they should get. And these people will never turn it off.

Xiaomi have the option to provide premium based device (like Kindle), but in the words of the Xiaomi representative himself (from the article):
It is not a bad idea, what you are proposing. I don't think we have evaluated it so I won't be able to comment on it right now.

You think a company as big as Xiaomi haven't think about it ever? They have. They just don't want to do that . Since there are more gains to be make showing ads instead. It's a business decision. One that benefits only the company in the long run.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #2073
Feb 25, 2020 at 3:00 PM
looking at your condition on Note 8. Realme device would have been much better in that aspect.
No Ads! and the bloatwares can be removed by firing the simple adb commands ;)
E
Engineer.AI #2074
Feb 25, 2020 at 5:55 PM
Making people aware of this issue at hand is not enough, apparently. These are plain and simple - underhanded tactics by cellphone companies to sell their devices for adspace. I had a Xiaomi phone not long back, I kid you not, they used to LITERALLY show me an ad about the stuff i was 'Talking' about. Things got so bad, I didnt even sell my phone, i just downgraded back to my old nokia instead.
Blocking ads is merely ignorance in bliss. The phone is an ACTIVE LISTENING DEVICE.
~Engineer.ai
Vyom
Vyom #2075
Feb 26, 2020 at 9:07 AM
The phone is an ACTIVE LISTENING DEVICE.
Oh that I agree. Even with the new features that are coming in Android 11 (that would allow us to grant temporary permissions), I can't be sure whether Xiaomi have chosen to completely bypass the Android's security and listening without even granting them permission.
E
Engineer.AI #2076
Feb 26, 2020 at 11:00 AM
I can't be sure whether Xiaomi have chosen to completely bypass the Android's security and listening without even granting them permission
There is this caveat, where if you give your OS permission just once, it will never ask you again for it. Most people think this to be harmless, but in actuality, many lawsuits have ensued because of this.
Very famously, when wikileaks exposed NSA and their malpractices, cellphone companies were hit with claims of spying on citizens. This "permission" granting phenomenon came about after that hullabaloo. If not for the expose, these companies would be rampant with their "LISTENING" without any repercussions.
~Engineer.AI
TigerKing
TigerKing #2077
May 14, 2020 at 8:43 AM
Need a phone after lockdown.. below 20k
Upgrading over redmi note 5 pro. Suggestions please?
W
May 14, 2020 at 9:47 AM
Need a phone after lockdown.. below 20k
Upgrading over redmi note 5 pro. Suggestions please?
Create a new thread by filling the Questionnaire for Mobile phone purchase queries to get better suggestions.
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #2079
May 14, 2020 at 6:27 PM
Need a phone after lockdown.. below 20k
Upgrading over redmi note 5 pro. Suggestions please?

best overall experience phone under 20k is Poco X2 if you are not too paranoid about xiaomi :D
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2080
May 14, 2020 at 7:48 PM
Need a phone after lockdown.. below 20k
Upgrading over redmi note 5 pro. Suggestions please?
Poco X2. Not the best battery life for sure, but will last a day easily. It shouldn't have ads like Redmi. Sadly has hybrid slot, so avoid 64GB variant for sure. After hearing Geekyranjit's rant on ads on Redmi Note 9 Pro, I don't think I will recommend Redmis soon. If you don't want Xiaomi, try Realme 6 Pro (it has better battery life than Realme 6 due to more efficient SoC). For something non-Chinese, Samsung M31.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2081
May 14, 2020 at 8:51 PM
best overall experience phone under 20k is Poco X2 if you are not too paranoid about xiaomi :D
Poco X2. Not the best battery life for sure, but will last a day easily. It shouldn't have ads like Redmi. Sadly has hybrid slot, so avoid 64GB variant for sure. After hearing Geekyranjit's rant on ads on Redmi Note 9 Pro, I don't think I will recommend Redmis soon. If you don't want Xiaomi, try Realme 6 Pro (it has better battery life than Realme 6 due to more efficient SoC). For something non-Chinese, Samsung M31.
Ads are everywhere my friend
I was thinking of note 9 pro.
I did liked the poco f1.
I will create new thread first..
Thank you for suggestion
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #2082
May 14, 2020 at 10:23 PM
if thinking of M31, wait for M31S as i think M31 is same as M30S with Android 10
TigerKing
TigerKing #2083
May 14, 2020 at 10:54 PM
I think, I will wait for more NavIC supported devices to launch. :)
They were releasing final software update in April 2020. they released it or not? anyone?
*beebom.com/what-is-navic-better-than-gps/
*techpp.com/2020/03/02/navic-vs-gps-faq/
*gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/features/...ogy-navigation-and-mapping-qualcomm-s-2187392
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2084
May 15, 2020 at 8:02 AM
if thinking of M31, wait for M31S as i think M31 is same as M30S with Android 10
Very similar, M21 is the new M30S with android 10. M31 has quad-cam, with 64MP main cam. It needs a better SoC. That Exynos is S660 level of performance. Even 1 year old RN7P had S675.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2085
May 15, 2020 at 8:06 AM
Ads are everywhere my friend
I was thinking of note 9 pro.
I did liked the poco f1.
I will create new thread first..
Thank you for suggestion
Poco & higher-end Redmis, like K20 & above don't have ads, might have some recommendations, but wouldn't be as big of a task to disable them like it was on RN8P for me. Surely there are guides online, I followed one posted on xda.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2086
May 15, 2020 at 8:08 AM
I think, I will wait for more NavIC supported devices to launch. :)
They were releasing final software update in April 2020. they released it or not? anyone?
*beebom.com/what-is-navic-better-than-gps/
*techpp.com/2020/03/02/navic-vs-gps-faq/
*gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/features/...ogy-navigation-and-mapping-qualcomm-s-2187392
I won't consider NavIC or 5G to be deal-breakers in 2020. India is still far away from proper 5G launch & even the auction.
5G in India May Not be Available for Another Two Years as DoT Discusses Auction Delay
TigerKing
TigerKing #2087
May 15, 2020 at 9:26 AM
Poco & higher-end Redmis, like K20 & above don't have ads, might have some recommendations, but wouldn't be as big of a task to disable them like it was on RN8P for me. Surely there are guides online, I followed one posted on xda.
Link please
W
May 15, 2020 at 1:19 PM
Link please
See the below post, using the two guides on redmi k20 with zero ads in system UI & only suggestion notifications for mi music playlists & mi video(that too only because I leave them enabled to get some random good songs playlists).
*geek.digit.in/community/threads/best-phone-for-10k-with-stock-android.208191/post-2380620
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #2089
May 15, 2020 at 1:56 PM
Xiaomi & Huawei phones are giving most Ads in their OS.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2091
Jun 10, 2020 at 8:41 PM
Poco X2 sale kab aayega?
khalil1210
khalil1210 #2092
Jun 11, 2020 at 5:27 PM
Poco X2 sale kab aayega?

It is showing out of stock at all times. Try refreshing in night time or every hour at 5PM. 6PM. I bought it at 3AM on 24th May by refreshing a lot of times. It will show buy now for 2 mins. After 2 mins it will go back to out of stock, don't know if stock is not present of they are just keeping 'Temporarily unavailable' message


It is showing in stock now - WhatsApp Image 2020-06-11 at 5.37.04 PM.jpeg
TigerKing
TigerKing #2093
Jun 11, 2020 at 6:57 PM
It is showing out of stock at all times. Try refreshing in night time or every hour at 5PM. 6PM. I bought it at 3AM on 24th May by refreshing a lot of times. It will show buy now for 2 mins. After 2 mins it will go back to out of stock, don't know if stock is not present of they are just keeping 'Temporarily unavailable' message


It is showing in stock now - View attachment 19131
I purchased same model now. Paid online.
When you purchased? You got mobile?
Price hiked ₹22,999
khalil1210
khalil1210 #2094
Jun 11, 2020 at 7:25 PM
i actually bought 6gb 64gb blue version for 17k it came in 3 days(27 May). now same model is 17.5k. may be due to demand they are increasing the price
TigerKing
TigerKing #2095
Jun 11, 2020 at 8:46 PM
i actually bought 6gb 64gb blue version for 17k it came in 3 days(27 May). now same model is 17.5k. may be due to demand they are increasing the price
No. Because of lockdown.
Ok thank you. But which area? 3 days delivery seems fast.
I got mi phone delivered 2 days last year. Don't know much about Flipkart deliveries.
khalil1210
khalil1210 #2096
Jun 11, 2020 at 9:14 PM
No. Because of lockdown.
Ok thank you. But which area? 3 days delivery seems fast.
I got mi phone delivered 2 days last year. Don't know much about Flipkart deliveries.
Hyderabad. Flipkart was offering fast delivery (40rs) for free.

Before GST hike, same model was 16k i guess
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #2098
Jun 12, 2020 at 1:40 PM
Using a huawei honor play but never seen a single Ad.
My cousin has Honor phone and he complains of seeing too many Ads even while using the stock launcher.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #2100
Jun 15, 2020 at 4:43 PM
don't remember. he bought in 2018
TigerKing
TigerKing #2101
Jun 16, 2020 at 9:34 AM
Hyderabad. Flipkart was offering fast delivery (40rs) for free.

Before GST hike, same model was 16k i guess

received Poco X2 yesterday. Camera is good.
After adding account problems started. Battery drains fast (sometimes, maybe because of background apps settings).
Solved by restricting many background apps.

MIUI on poco is too weird, after updating to new 11.0.10 camera error "can't connect to camera".

Solved, accidentally turned on 'sensors off' quick tile, tuned it off :rofl: (wasted too much data and time :-x )
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2102
Jun 16, 2020 at 9:54 AM
received Poco X2 yesterday. Camera is good. After adding account problems started. Battery drains fast (sometimes, maybe because of background apps settings). MIUI on poco is too weird, after updating to new 11.0.10 camera error "can't connect to camera".
Do you have any solution for it? As of now trying to downgrade to 11.0.7
Try resetting the software once.

Hopefully you have disabled all app recommendations, if not follow some guide from xda.
W
Jun 16, 2020 at 11:14 AM
@TigerKing Try these:
*geek.digit.in/community/threads/ne...ement-due-to-water-damage.208231/post-2380893
khalil1210
khalil1210 #2104
Jun 16, 2020 at 11:32 AM
received Poco X2 yesterday. Camera is good. After adding account problems started. Battery drains fast (sometimes, maybe because of background apps settings). MIUI on poco is too weird, after updating to new 11.0.10 camera error "can't connect to camera".
Do you have any solution for it? As of now trying to downgrade to 11.0.7

I didn't face any issue on camera. May be before downgrading try some different camera or clear data.

Battery was draining for me a lot on first day. But from day 2 it was okay. I thought the drain was because of apps installing and installing backups.

Also uninstall all mi apps which you would not use and can be uninstalled ( mi credit. wallpaper carousel ) And disable notifications on get apps
TigerKing
TigerKing #2105
Jun 16, 2020 at 7:16 PM
@TigerKing Try these:
*geek.digit.in/community/threads/ne...ement-due-to-water-damage.208231/post-2380893
yes did that ads removing thing after completing setup
I didn't face any issue on camera. May be before downgrading try some different camera or clear data.

Battery was draining for me a lot on first day. But from day 2 it was okay. I thought the drain was because of apps installing and installing backups.

Also uninstall all mi apps which you would not use and can be uninstalled ( mi credit. wallpaper carousel ) And disable notifications on get apps
camera issue was my fault completely.
I accidentally turned on "sensors off', now its fine.
Yes, setting up device was taking too much power thus drains battery
TigerKing
TigerKing #2106
Jun 24, 2020 at 9:04 AM
How do I disable mi apps from POCO X2?
- found link. I will try it and let you all know.
*forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-7-pro/how-to/guide-remove-stock-apps-root-t3935438

- software works great. Disabled all annoying notification apps.
W
Jun 24, 2020 at 12:38 PM
- software works great. Disabled all annoying notification apps.
That tool is quite known there at xda, do make a note of all the apps you disable though because sometimes some update may cause issues with 1 or 2 disabled apps so you will at least know how to experiment in case of such issue.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2108
Nov 17, 2020 at 8:25 PM
Need mobile urgently..
Old suggestion note 9 pro max alternative..
Overall best in budget and better compared to 9 pro max?
pulkitpopli2004
Nov 17, 2020 at 8:55 PM
Need mobile urgently..
Old suggestion note 9 pro max alternative..
Overall best in budget and better compared to 9 pro max?

note9 pro pax cost about 17k for 6GB/64GB. best alternate can be Realme 6 Pro @ 18k. you would get some card offers too.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2110
Nov 17, 2020 at 9:48 PM
Need mobile urgently..
Old suggestion note 9 pro max alternative..
Overall best in budget and better compared to 9 pro max?
M51 with discounts is going for under 20k, great phone.

Otherwise, there's Poco X3. Both have their bulkiness as a major disadvantage. I'd definitely recommend M51 over X3 because of AMOLED display, better battery life & One UI (M series has some recommendations but there are guides to help remove those).

For something easier to handle, get Realme 7 Pro.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2111
Nov 18, 2020 at 3:42 PM
note9 pro pax cost about 17k for 6GB/64GB. best alternate can be Realme 6 Pro @ 18k. you would get some card offers too.
Old device

M51 with discounts is going for under 20k, great phone.

Otherwise, there's Poco X3. Both have their bulkiness as a major disadvantage. I'd definitely recommend M51 over X3 because of AMOLED display, better battery life & One UI (M series has some recommendations but there are guides to help remove those).

For something easier to handle, get Realme 7 Pro.

M51 High priced, battery is great but charging 25w not good.
Other than LCD I don't see any other disadvantage.
Bulkiness can be ignored.
Thank you all for suggestions.
Going with poco x3.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2112
Nov 20, 2020 at 7:58 PM
How do I disable mi apps from POCO X2?
- found link. I will try it and let you all know.
*forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-7-pro/how-to/guide-remove-stock-apps-root-t3935438

- software works great. Disabled all annoying notification apps.
I need a list for uninstalling bloatwares from poco x3
Using "Xiaomi adb fastboot tools.jar"
Seems like Google took over miui 12 in poco..
g_goyal2000
g_goyal2000 #2113
Dec 16, 2020 at 4:04 PM
Hi,
I'm currently using a Lenovo Vibe K4 Note which I bought in 2016.
I'm now in urgent need of an upgrade.
I've narrowed down my choices in sub-20K budget to either Realme 6 Pro or Poco X3 as per GSMArena.
Am open to other mobile phones suggestions too.
Kindly suggest.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2114
Dec 17, 2020 at 10:29 AM
Hi,
I'm currently using a Lenovo Vibe K4 Note which I bought in 2016.
I'm now in urgent need of an upgrade.
I've narrowed down my choices in sub-20K budget to either Realme 6 Pro or Poco X3 as per GSMArena.
Am open to other mobile phones suggestions too.
Kindly suggest.
Avoid Realme 6 Pro at this point.

Realme 7 Pro is great if you want something premium looking which is easier to handle (due to lower weight & physical size).

Poco X3 is another great option for sure, but is bulkier. Also lacks AMOLED display but is 120Hz.

Samsung M51 has been on sale for 21-22k at times, best battery life phone which can be purchased in India.
sling-shot
sling-shot #2115
Dec 17, 2020 at 10:32 AM
What is your opinion about Moto G 9 and G 9 Power? Is it worth buying? Any alternative without ad infestation?
RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #2116
Dec 17, 2020 at 10:36 AM
What is your opinion about Moto G 9 and G 9 Power? Is it worth buying? Any alternative without ad infestation?

If you are non gamer then yes, Else, only micromax is there with no ads. as both samsung, xiaomi and BBK have ads.
sling-shot
sling-shot #2117
Dec 17, 2020 at 10:47 AM
It is for an elderly person. I think it is alright then.

Recently I had the misfortune of buying Samsung M31s. I am a fairly tech literate person but I could not figure out how to avoid agreeing to get crapware installed on the phone. They have upended all the button conventions and made it impossible to understand how the options work. Luckily I came across a YouTube video by someone which explained these things. I had to redo the whole setup again.

Never again Samsung.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2118
Dec 18, 2020 at 8:41 AM
It is for an elderly person. I think it is alright then.

Recently I had the misfortune of buying Samsung M31s. I am a fairly tech literate person but I could not figure out how to avoid agreeing to get crapware installed on the phone. They have upended all the button conventions and made it impossible to understand how the options work. Luckily I came across a YouTube video by someone which explained these things. I had to redo the whole setup again.

Never again Samsung.
It's annoying but most people don't do it, so companies profit. My cousin bought M51 & I sent that video before the first setup, still, she didn't do it. I straight off said to never come to me for any ad-related issue. I mean it's just unchecking some buttons but not having the option to do it after the first setup is bad. Sadly not much options for budget phone buyers as Xiaomi has a worse ad situation but can be rectified after first setup & advanced users can clean it up a lot. I'm expecting Realme to follow Xiaomi's footprints.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2119
Dec 18, 2020 at 8:42 AM
What is your opinion about Moto G 9 and G 9 Power? Is it worth buying? Any alternative without ad infestation?
Micromax in note 1 seems decent. Just an HD display is a downside for Moto:
Compare Micromax In note 1 vs. Motorola Moto G9 Power vs. Motorola Moto G9 (India) - GSMArena.com
sling-shot
sling-shot #2120
Dec 18, 2020 at 8:55 AM
Bought Motorola G9 4 GB/64 GB version for 10 K yesterday. Resolution is not an issue for the target user.
B
Dec 18, 2020 at 12:03 PM
Best recommendation for 40-50k price point? Is OnePlus 8T worth it?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2122
Dec 18, 2020 at 3:22 PM
Best recommendation for 40-50k price point? Is OnePlus 8T worth it?
OP 8T is good if you value OP's UI, better gaming performance, fast updates & some OP additions like the alert slider. Also has 5G but Indian 5G roll out seems to be 2 years away (maybe the government will speed up auctions).

For others, my recommendation is S20 FE for 41k. It is Samsung & has better cameras than 8T. One UI vs Oxygen UI is a personal preference, I prefer One UI & Oxygen OS is taking cues from One UI as well. Although I will agree that Oxygen OS is a bit faster but not noticeable unless you compare side by side. My S8 is still running well after 3 years but surely feels slower compared to say OP 6.

S20+ at 50k can be considered as well, better telephoto cam than S20 FE, better built & bigger curved display.
B
Dec 18, 2020 at 10:56 PM
Actually went for ROG 3. Really got worried with all the display issues I keep hearing + IDK mediocre Cam and inferior processor I guess?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2124
Dec 19, 2020 at 10:54 AM
Actually went for ROG 3. Really got worried with all the display issues I keep hearing + IDK mediocre Cam and inferior processor I guess?
OP 8T has relatively inferior cam than flagships but I'd say ROG phone 3 & 8T have similar cam performance with 8T having better night shots because of OIS. ROG is a pure gaming phone, that's it. Good battery life as well for sure but bulkier than other flagships.

S20 FE/S20+ have flagship grade cameras, so easily one of the best cam phones out there (not the top, but close to it). Processor not as good for gaming definitely.
B
Dec 24, 2020 at 8:17 PM
OP 8T has relatively inferior cam than flagships but I'd say ROG phone 3 & 8T have similar cam performance with 8T having better night shots because of OIS. ROG is a pure gaming phone, that's it. Good battery life as well for sure but bulkier than other flagships.

S20 FE/S20+ have flagship grade cameras, so easily one of the best cam phones out there (not the top, but close to it). Processor not as good for gaming definitely.
I really didn't like shelling money for Exynos based Samsung phones tbh. Yeah, I get Camera is a tradeoff there but frankly it's okay I feel. I really like the ROG 3 so far. Plus the processor should be relatively futureproof for a while I guess.

Seen some shots on 8T, really not that impressed. It's comparable if not better IMO with ROG 3. Lack of OIS is a sucker though, but it's alright.

Do you really think 8T is a bit better choice overall?
RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #2126
Dec 24, 2020 at 9:16 PM
I really didn't like shelling money for Exynos based Samsung phones tbh. Yeah, I get Camera is a tradeoff there but frankly it's okay I feel. I really like the ROG 3 so far. Plus the processor should be relatively futureproof for a while I guess.

Seen some shots on 8T, really not that impressed. It's comparable if not better IMO with ROG 3. Lack of OIS is a sucker though, but it's alright.

Do you really think 8T is a bit better choice overall?
How much can you wait? S21 is coming in january and benchmarks say that it has a better processor i.e. Exynos 2100. Also, it will be 5NM and hence power efficient and will not oveheat.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2127
Dec 25, 2020 at 8:29 AM
I really didn't like shelling money for Exynos based Samsung phones tbh. Yeah, I get Camera is a tradeoff there but frankly it's okay I feel. I really like the ROG 3 so far. Plus the processor should be relatively futureproof for a while I guess.

Seen some shots on 8T, really not that impressed. It's comparable if not better IMO with ROG 3. Lack of OIS is a sucker though, but it's alright.

Do you really think 8T is a bit better choice overall?
My main gripe against ROG 3 is its design, just too bulky & flashy. If you don't care about camera, the cam is fine for you on ROG 3. I still feel 8T is a more balanced phone if you care about gaming. If you don't play heavy mobile games, I see no issue with S20 FE (unless you like fast android updates). Oxygen OS is starting to look like One UI. I rate both those UIs as top android UIs, even over stock (because of lack of features), but that's my personal taste.

I have personally stopped caring much about android updates as the changes are not huge. My S8 is still running android 9 & I don't feel its missing something huge, hence not upgrading considering price & size of phones.
H
heartless #2128
Jan 16, 2021 at 2:50 AM
Which phone can I buy from Devices | LineageOS Wiki within 15K?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2129
Jan 16, 2021 at 9:54 AM
Which phone can I buy from Devices | LineageOS Wiki within 15K?
If you feel confident enough to root & install custom ROMs, you should be able to research about a good phone with good dev support. Check xda forums for each of the good phones under 15k. Generally, Xiaomi has good support in budget devices, esp those with Snapdragon SoCs. Mediatek & Exynos doesn't have good dev support.

Generally for near 15k, some good phones are Realme 7, Moto One Fusion+, Poco X3 & Samsung F41/M31. Upcoming sales & card discounts will lower prices of phones like Poco X3.
RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #2130
Jan 16, 2021 at 10:04 AM
^^ you see Xiaomi and many other brands, have started giving mediatek under 15k category. Is it to prevent users from rooting there devices?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2131
Jan 16, 2021 at 10:29 AM
^^ you see Xiaomi and many other brands, have started giving mediatek under 15k category. Is it to prevent users from rooting there devices?
I would say MTK SoCs are just cheaper compared to Qualcomm. Companies don't like rooting but are not completely against it like Apple's jailbreaking stance.
H
heartless #2132
Jan 16, 2021 at 2:08 PM
If you feel confident enough to root & install custom ROMs, you should be able to research about a good phone with good dev support. Check xda forums for each of the good phones under 15k.

I was hoping for a phone that is officially supported. The problem with unofficial roms is that you're usually at the mercy of a single developer. Most of the times, security is compromised in these unofficial roms.

Generally, Xiaomi has good support in budget devices, esp those with Snapdragon SoCs. Mediatek & Exynos doesn't have good dev support.

Generally for near 15k, some good phones are Realme 7, Moto One Fusion+, Poco X3 & Samsung F41/M31. Upcoming sales & card discounts will lower prices of phones like Poco X3.

I got permission to officially unlock the bootloader of redmi note 3 but was never able to do it successfully with mi unlock tool. I'll check if the process is easier for other brands. Thanks for the recommendations.
true_lies
true_lies #2133
Mar 23, 2021 at 7:19 PM
Is Nokia C3 a good basic use phone (calls, YouTube etc, no gaming), an upgrade from a Redmi 5A. Want a vanilla android phone, but not sure of the performance of the Unisoc chip in it.
Getting a good offer after exchange an effective price of Rs 4200.
RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #2134
Mar 23, 2021 at 7:31 PM
Is Nokia C3 a good basic use phone (calls, YouTube etc, no gaming), an upgrade from a Redmi 5A. Want a vanilla android phone, but not sure of the performance of the Unisoc chip in it.
Getting a good offer after exchange an effective price of Rs 4200.

Unisoc chip is good for calling etc., but will not survive for more than 2yrs. These unisoc ones have 28nm fabrication so are not battery efficient. and have a tendency to slow down after some time.

Also, dont expect to get it at exactly 4200. the delivery boy while inspecting are told to deduct minimum 10-20% every time. So even if your phone has just a single scratch on it, he will deduct 400-500. this happened with me. my phone had a scratch at back, and he deducted 600 rs even though scratch was not that great.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2135
Mar 29, 2021 at 6:08 PM
Any suggestions for upgrade over Redmi Note 7?
T
Tusharma #2137
May 4, 2021 at 2:23 PM
Has anyone bought Infinix Hot 10 Play? I heard it has good specs and is performing really well. Good enough for an elderly user?
RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #2138
May 4, 2021 at 2:26 PM
Has anyone bought Infinix Hot 10 Play? I heard it has good specs and is performing really well. Good enough for an elderly user?

That brand is not good— neither in software(has ads and privacy) and has bad build quality. It is worse than Xiaomi.

Better go for Samsung if it is to be given to elderly as it has better build and ads can be disabled in setup.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2139
May 4, 2021 at 6:36 PM
Has anyone bought Infinix Hot 10 Play? I heard it has good specs and is performing really well. Good enough for an elderly user?
Get Poco M2 for 1k more, much better.
T
Tusharma #2140
May 5, 2021 at 2:10 PM
Vivo has now launched Vivo V21 5G with Dimensity 800U processor at 30k in India. This is crazy.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2141
May 5, 2021 at 2:43 PM
Vivo has now launched Vivo V21 5G with Dimensity 800U processor at 30k in India. This is crazy.
Nothing good unless they have switched over to stock like UI and release sources on the day of launch.
true_lies
true_lies #2142
May 5, 2021 at 7:07 PM
Is Pixel 4A a good buy at 26K on Flipkart? I am tempted to buy it although it's almost an year old phone. And the next iteration 5A is around the corner.
Coming from a Nokia 6.1 plus

Sent from my Nokia 6.1 Plus using Tapatalk
TheSloth
TheSloth #2143
May 5, 2021 at 7:52 PM
Adding to the above query, how is the after sale service of Google phones?
jackal_79
jackal_79 #2144
Jun 13, 2021 at 7:31 PM
Has anyone read about the rumored m32 coming with a mediatek SoC? Are they better than exynos and snapdragon? Was thinking of buying but not sure about the processor

Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2145
Jun 13, 2021 at 8:08 PM
Has anyone read about the rumored m32 coming with a mediatek SoC? Are they better than exynos and snapdragon? Was thinking of buying but not sure about the processor

Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
G85 is inferior to S720G but very close, so better than S662 or Exynos 9611.
A
aby geek #2146
Jun 13, 2021 at 8:30 PM
Is there a deep dive into what all exynos chips are available and where they stand against the competition?
Do you think next exynos chip with amd rdna 2 graphics will be a leap forward?
TheSloth
TheSloth #2147
Jun 14, 2021 at 6:58 PM
Hi guys!
Could anyone tell me how does the exchange scheme works for smartphones?
What if the smartphone which came has some problem and I want to return it. What will happen to the old phone which I gave away during exchange process, will I get it back ?
RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #2148
Jun 14, 2021 at 7:07 PM
Is there a deep dive into what all exynos chips are available and where they stand against the competition?
Do you think next exynos chip with amd rdna 2 graphics will be a leap forward?

most common exynos chips are 9611 used in mid range m series devices, exynos 990 used upto s20, exynos 2100 used in latest s21,exynos 9825 used in f series and in note 10+

regarding rdna2, one cant say anything till now. 70% chances are it will be good.



Hi guys!
Could anyone tell me how does the exchange scheme works for smartphones?
What if the smartphone which came has some problem and I want to return it. What will happen to the old phone which I gave away during exchange process, will I get it back ?

although the delivery boy inspects phone for manufacturing defects, if it has some other defect, you will get replacement for product.
quicky008
quicky008 #2149
Jun 14, 2021 at 7:24 PM
Hi guys!
Could anyone tell me how does the exchange scheme works for smartphones?
What if the smartphone which came has some problem and I want to return it. What will happen to the old phone which I gave away during exchange process, will I get it back ?
a very pertinent question indeed.
TheSloth
TheSloth #2150
Jun 14, 2021 at 7:26 PM
most common exynos chips are 9611 used in mid range m series devices, exynos 990 used upto s20, exynos 2100 used in latest s21,exynos 9825 used in f series and in note 10+

regarding rdna2, one cant say anything till now. 70% chances are it will be good.





although the delivery boy inspects phone for manufacturing defects, if it has some other defect, you will get replacement for product.
what if the replacement unit also has issue, not the same but something else. I would need to return it to Amazon/Flipkart. What happens after that? How do they return the old phone and money back?
W
Jun 14, 2021 at 7:30 PM
Hi guys!
Could anyone tell me how does the exchange scheme works for smartphones?
What if the smartphone which came has some problem and I want to return it. What will happen to the old phone which I gave away during exchange process, will I get it back ?
In short, forget about exchanging phone on flipkart with same value as shown even if phone is fine with just some inevitable minor scratches etc as the exchange person will surely deduct a few hundred rupees at least from the original exchange value. On amazon process is much smoother with people able to exchange even phones with cracked display with some deduction in exchange value(on flipkart forget about exchanging a phone if there is even a hair thin crack on screen).

You will not get back the old phone given away in exchange under any circumstances, you will either get a replacement phone(for the new mobile) or the amount you paid(phone original price -exchange value of old phone) will be refunded.
@quicky008
RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #2152
Jun 14, 2021 at 7:47 PM
what if the replacement unit also has issue, not the same but something else. I would need to return it to Amazon/Flipkart. What happens after that? How do they return the old phone and money back?

never happened such thing but i think they should replace it but I am not sure at all about it.
(on flipkart forget about exchanging a phone if there is even a hair thin crack on screen).

ya i heard about flipkart b very aggressive with exchanges.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2153
Jun 14, 2021 at 7:58 PM
Is there a deep dive into what all exynos chips are available and where they stand against the competition?
Do you think next exynos chip with amd rdna 2 graphics will be a leap forward?
Time will tell honestly. Currently I'll pick S865/S870 over the latest Exynos because of better efficiency & thermals for SD SoC.
A
aby geek #2154
Jun 14, 2021 at 9:46 PM
For those rog phone 3 is great. 8gb 128gb 41k
12gb 128gb 49k.
Do snapdragon 860 and over phones come below 40k?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2155
Jun 14, 2021 at 9:47 PM
For those rog phone 3 is great. 8gb 128gb 41k
12gb 128gb 49k.
Do snapdragon 860 and over phones come below 40k?
Poco X3 pro with S860 (S855+) is close to 20k.

For 40-45k, my go-to recommendation is S20 FE 5G.
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #2156
Jun 15, 2021 at 10:40 AM
^ +1 for S20FE5G
A
aby geek #2157
Jun 15, 2021 at 3:07 PM
The rog phone 3 12gb 128 was 46k recently will you suggest it at that price considering it has 865+?
RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #2158
Jun 15, 2021 at 5:16 PM
The rog phone 3 12gb 128 was 46k recently will you suggest it at that price considering it has 865+?

Imo rog phone is good, but for someone non gamer, s20 fe will be better due to better camera performance.
A
aby geek #2159
Jun 15, 2021 at 7:54 PM
Agreed rog phone has to work on camera.
And what phones take the cake between the 25k -40k bracket other than the Samsung A series. Does the LG wing has anything going for it now that it is 27k?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2161
Jun 15, 2021 at 9:39 PM
Agreed rog phone has to work on camera.
And what phones take the cake between the 25k -40k bracket other than the Samsung A series. Does the LG wing has anything going for it now that it is 27k?
iQoo 7 seems to be a good all-rounder at 32k. OP 9R would have been a great choice at 35k, but has inferior cam to iQoo 7 & even Mi 11X, I think.

For those who want a compact phone, Pixel 4a is a great choice, average battery life & weak SoC for the price are its big cons.
TheSloth
TheSloth #2162
Jun 16, 2021 at 11:44 AM
Any opinions on Nord CE? The sale has started today. What do you guys think? It looks good on paper for the price of 23K.
RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #2163
Jun 16, 2021 at 12:01 PM
Any opinions on Nord CE? The sale has started today. What do you guys think? It looks good on paper for the price of 23K.

Rebranded realme X9.

I dont prefer oneplus phones due to the decreasing quality, increasing price, fake promises after oneplus 7.
TheSloth
TheSloth #2164
Jun 16, 2021 at 12:21 PM
Rebranded realme X9.

I dont prefer oneplus phones due to the decreasing quality, increasing price, fake promises after oneplus 7.
Okk. But on paper it looks better than Samsung M51 and OP Nord. It becomes obvious choice unless Samsung make some price cuts.
RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #2165
Jun 16, 2021 at 12:26 PM
Okk. But on paper it looks better than Samsung M51 and OP Nord. It becomes obvious choice unless Samsung make some price cuts.

Yes, I agree to that. It is good for those who want best specs at that price. But for those who want overall good experience, i would not prefer it. Samsung can be bought with good discount during festive sales mostly though.
TheSloth
TheSloth #2166
Jun 16, 2021 at 1:08 PM
Yes, I agree to that. It is good for those who want best specs at that price. But for those who want overall good experience, i would not prefer it. Samsung can be bought with good discount during festive sales mostly though.
And one more thing. Realme and OP have different OSes, right? Last time I heard, OP Oxygen UI was better than whatever Realme Oppo Vivo are offering.
RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #2167
Jun 16, 2021 at 1:43 PM
And one more thing. Realme and OP have different OSes, right? Last time I heard, OP Oxygen UI was better than whatever Realme Oppo Vivo are offering.

Yes, Realme uses Realme UI, Oppo uses color OS and Vivo uses Funtouch OS. Funtouch OS is just a crap copy of iOS, Oppo's OS is good but not too smooth, and when my phone got the realmeUI update, not even whatsapp could be used properly, because they rolled out poorly optimised updates.

Oneplus uses oxygen OS which was earlier based on stock android, but now looks like copy of OneUI.

But there is a problem, in china, oneplus has started using oppo's OS in there phone. This trend has higher chances of to be followed in India.

These OEMs do give update for 2 years, but they usually slow the device. Oneplus also gives buggy updates sometimes, eventually leaving device in unusable state.

I have never seen any samsung user complaining about this, thats why i recline towards samsung. There is very less chance of a bug, but they atleast dont heavily slow down the device.

Although apple too slowdown the device through update, but it is not that much that even basic apps like whatsapp stop working properly. Also they do it timely, like after 4 years and not just after 9months(like in my case)

So yeah, Oxygen OS is better than whatever Realme/oppo/vivo give, but is going down the trend.
TheSloth
TheSloth #2168
Jun 18, 2021 at 11:16 AM
Yes, Realme uses Realme UI, Oppo uses color OS and Vivo uses Funtouch OS. Funtouch OS is just a crap copy of iOS, Oppo's OS is good but not too smooth, and when my phone got the realmeUI update, not even whatsapp could be used properly, because they rolled out poorly optimised updates.

Oneplus uses oxygen OS which was earlier based on stock android, but now looks like copy of OneUI.

But there is a problem, in china, oneplus has started using oppo's OS in there phone. This trend has higher chances of to be followed in India.

These OEMs do give update for 2 years, but they usually slow the device. Oneplus also gives buggy updates sometimes, eventually leaving device in unusable state.

I have never seen any samsung user complaining about this, thats why i recline towards samsung. There is very less chance of a bug, but they atleast dont heavily slow down the device.

Although apple too slowdown the device through update, but it is not that much that even basic apps like whatsapp stop working properly. Also they do it timely, like after 4 years and not just after 9months(like in my case)

So yeah, Oxygen OS is better than whatever Realme/oppo/vivo give, but is going down the trend.
Thanks for the info!
This is sad. Just one option to buy from is not an option. Sigh.
jackal_79
jackal_79 #2169
Jun 25, 2021 at 12:35 AM
Can anyone share their opinion / views on samsung F41 it has almost exact spec as M31. But is it better?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2170
Jun 25, 2021 at 8:16 AM
Can anyone share their opinion / views on samsung F41 it has almost exact spec as M31. But is it better?
F41 is the same as M31 but with 1 less useless camera at the back. Just a FK edition of M31. Better get M32 now if you can, bit better SoC & newer OS to boot.
jackal_79
jackal_79 #2171
Jun 25, 2021 at 12:09 PM
F41 is the same as M31 but with 1 less useless camera at the back. Just a FK edition of M31. Better get M32 now if you can, bit better SoC & newer OS to boot.
Yeah sale starts on 28th as per amazon. But isn't that has been banned as per new ecommerce guidelines?

Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
TheSloth
TheSloth #2172
Jun 25, 2021 at 1:17 PM
Yeah sale starts on 28th as per amazon. But isn't that has been banned as per new ecommerce guidelines?

Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
Could you share more info on the bold part?
W
Jun 25, 2021 at 1:18 PM
Yeah sale starts on 28th as per amazon. But isn't that has been banned as per new ecommerce guidelines? *emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji848.png
The "proposed" rules talk about banning 'flash sales" not usual sales.
@TheSloth
*timesofindia.indiatimes.com/busine...e-commerce-platforms/articleshow/83722904.cms
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #2174
Jun 25, 2021 at 2:05 PM
The "proposed" rules talk about banning 'flash sales" not usual sales.
@TheSloth
*timesofindia.indiatimes.com/busine...e-commerce-platforms/articleshow/83722904.cms
isn't later it was sort of clarified that it is about DHAMAKA sales and not flash sales like xiaomi has?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2175
Jun 25, 2021 at 4:12 PM
Yeah sale starts on 28th as per amazon. But isn't that has been banned as per new ecommerce guidelines?

Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
When did Samsung start doing flash sales?
W
Jun 25, 2021 at 8:05 PM
isn't later it was sort of clarified that it is about DHAMAKA sales and not flash sales like xiaomi has?
Haven't read similar, govt rules tagged flash sales because offline retailers complaining that stock goes mostly to these flash sales so offline sales drop significantly.
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #2178
Jun 25, 2021 at 8:38 PM
Haven't read similar, govt rules tagged flash sales because offline retailers complaining that stock goes mostly to these flash sales so offline sales drop significantly.
i think i saw this or something similar
*www.hindustantimes.com/business/no-flash-sale-ban-e-tailers-need-not-worry-101624403934171.html
jackal_79
jackal_79 #2179
Jun 25, 2021 at 9:01 PM
Today seems a unlucky day for my phone. After a fall couple of days back my S8+ has developed cracks on display and having yellow colour display today. Took to nearby shop who suggested it is better to buy a new phone. Visited a Samsung shop and saw S20FE 5G. It is being sold at 48K.With a cashback offer can get it for 42K. Is it worth it? 4G version is selling at 38K with no offer
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #2180
Jun 25, 2021 at 9:31 PM
Today seems a unlucky day for my phone. After a fall couple of days back my S8+ has developed cracks on display and having yellow colour display today. Took to nearby shop who suggested it is better to buy a new phone. Visited a Samsung shop and saw S20FE 5G. It is being sold at 48K.With a cashback offer can get it for 42K. Is it worth it? 4G version is selling at 38K with no offer
on amazon it is available for 42k (a 6000 coupon needs to be applied). afaik it is a good phone with good overall experience. as per many, 4g version heats up.
RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #2181
Jun 25, 2021 at 9:41 PM
Today seems a unlucky day for my phone. After a fall couple of days back my S8+ has developed cracks on display and having yellow colour display today. Took to nearby shop who suggested it is better to buy a new phone. Visited a Samsung shop and saw S20FE 5G. It is being sold at 48K.With a cashback offer can get it for 42K. Is it worth it? 4G version is selling at 38K with no offer

5G version is better and worth investing.

Better buy ot offline as it is available at same price as online.
TheSloth
TheSloth #2182
Jun 26, 2021 at 11:27 AM
on amazon it is available for 42k (a 6000 coupon needs to be applied). afaik it is a good phone with good overall experience. as per many, 4g version heats up.
5G doesn't have any heating issues? Any idea why it is heating up?
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #2183
Jun 26, 2021 at 11:32 AM
5G doesn't have any heating issues? Any idea why it is heating up?
from what i have gathered from various online opinions, exynos in the 4G variant is the expected culprit. exynos is the reason i haven't bought it.
RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #2184
Jun 26, 2021 at 12:41 PM
^thats why I am suggesting 5g variant as it is worth investing.
jackal_79
jackal_79 #2185
Jun 26, 2021 at 8:42 PM
I noticed that it doesn't have 3.5mm jack. I don't like bluetooth headset much. I read about type-c earphones or ANC earphones. Are they good? any suggestive brands or model?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2186
Jun 26, 2021 at 10:14 PM
Today seems a unlucky day for my phone. After a fall couple of days back my S8+ has developed cracks on display and having yellow colour display today. Took to nearby shop who suggested it is better to buy a new phone. Visited a Samsung shop and saw S20FE 5G. It is being sold at 48K.With a cashback offer can get it for 42K. Is it worth it? 4G version is selling at 38K with no offer
S20 FE 5G is the flagship I'd recommend for most people, even over S21 because S21 series has Exynos CPU. Exynos is hot & less energy efficient as usual but S888 has those issues as well. So S865/S870 is the best flagship chip IMO.

Advantages of 5G variant over 4G variant:
  • 5G
  • Better performance
  • Bit better battery life
  • Bit better camera as well based on some sources because of QC's ISP
TigerKing
TigerKing #2187
Jun 27, 2021 at 8:14 AM
Where ican buy BL272 original battery?
Tried MoBatree, Amazon, tested batteries with AccuBattery & BatteryGuru, results showing both batteries are 3000mAh with estimated capacity, MoBatree - 2640mAh, Amazon - 2935mAh.
Please help me find BL272 4000 mAh battery.
jackal_79
jackal_79 #2189
Jun 27, 2021 at 10:21 AM
S20 FE 5G is the flagship I'd recommend for most people, even over S21 because S21 series has Exynos CPU. Exynos is hot & less energy efficient as usual but S888 has those issues as well. So S865/S870 is the best flagship chip IMO.

Advantages of 5G variant over 4G variant:
  • 5G
  • Better performance
  • Bit better battery life
  • Bit better camera as well based on some sources because of QC's ISP
out of curiosity, is it worth trying to repair my existing s8+ display? how much would it cost?
TigerKing
TigerKing #2190
Jun 27, 2021 at 10:48 AM
is this what you are looking for?

*www.amazon.in/OriginaI-BL272-Battery-4000mAh-Warranty/dp/B08NCV11ZH
*www.amazon.in/dp/B08SVYZC8G/
Purchased this one
jackal_79
jackal_79 #2191
Jun 27, 2021 at 10:51 AM
*www.amazon.in/dp/B08SVYZC8G/
Purchased this one
saw same type listed other 2 websites with 700 /- price. Not sure why the price difference
TigerKing
TigerKing #2192
Jun 27, 2021 at 12:01 PM
saw same type listed other 2 websites with 700 /- price. Not sure why the price difference
Where to get original battery?
I went to Lenovo service center but they said no battery available.
How are these sites? Maxbhi.com, BatteryGod.com?
jackal_79
jackal_79 #2193
Jun 27, 2021 at 12:03 PM
Where to get original battery?
I went to Lenovo service center but they said no battery available.
How are these sites? Maxbhi.com, BatteryGod.com?
Never heard of them
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #2194
Jun 27, 2021 at 12:45 PM
Where to get original battery?
I went to Lenovo service center but they said no battery available.
How are these sites? Maxbhi.com, BatteryGod.com?
try local market also
RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #2195
Jun 27, 2021 at 1:30 PM
Where to get original battery?
I went to Lenovo service center but they said no battery available.
How are these sites? Maxbhi.com, BatteryGod.com?

1) original battery is impossible to find, even if found it will be depleted due to old manufacturing date
2) Maxbhi has no return policy, so if it sends you a faulty product or wrong product, you can't do anything.

3) From my experience, try to buy a new phone. I had a MMX phone whose screen went bad after 6 months. I could not find a replacement anywhere so instead bough lt new phone.
RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #2196
Jun 27, 2021 at 1:31 PM
out of curiosity, is it worth trying to repair my existing s8+ display? how much would it cost?

Original may be between 8K to 12k, at least that is what they quote for S7.

Compatible/duplicate may go from 4k to 7k.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2197
Jun 27, 2021 at 1:49 PM
1) original battery is impossible to find, even if found it will be depleted due to old manufacturing date
2) Maxbhi has no return policy, so if it sends you a faulty product or wrong product, you can't do anything.

3) From my experience, try to buy a new phone. I had a MMX phone whose screen went bad after 6 months. I could not find a replacement anywhere so instead bough lt new phone.
Okay
jackal_79
jackal_79 #2198
Jun 27, 2021 at 1:50 PM
iam trying to find out what type of glass protection S20 Fe 5G is having. No details on GSMarena. Tried chatting with their product specialist on samsung chat, who told me 5G verion is not available in india.
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #2199
Jun 27, 2021 at 3:12 PM
iam trying to find out what type of glass protection S20 Fe 5G is having. No details on GSMarena. Tried chatting with their product specialist on samsung chat, who told me 5G verion is not available in india.
samsung chat support is beyond pathetic. read some where back that it is CGG3.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2200
Jun 28, 2021 at 1:52 PM
out of curiosity, is it worth trying to repair my existing s8+ display? how much would it cost?
Check this:
Price of repair parts for Samsung phones | Samsung IN
Apparently 9.1k + service fee + GST.

iam trying to find out what type of glass protection S20 Fe 5G is having. No details on GSMarena. Tried chatting with their product specialist on samsung chat, who told me 5G verion is not available in india.
Strangely, yes, no info on that. Even I thought it was GG3 for some reason.
jackal_79
jackal_79 #2201
Jun 28, 2021 at 8:37 PM
Check this:
Price of repair parts for Samsung phones | Samsung IN
Apparently 9.1k + service fee + GST.


Strangely, yes, no info on that. Even I thought it was GG3 for some reason.
Even my old S8+ 2017 make is coming with GG5 so how can this one be GG3?
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #2202
Jun 28, 2021 at 8:47 PM
Even my old S8+ 2017 make is coming with GG5 so how can this one be GG3?
S8 was a samsung flagship of that year. according to samsung, this is flagship taste at budget price.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2204
Jun 29, 2021 at 9:50 AM
Even my old S8+ 2017 make is coming with GG5 so how can this one be GG3?
Cost cutting. I mean, at 42k, Samsung has a better device than OP's 40k phone. OP's running cost is lower than Samsung, easily. Also that's why plastic back as well, which I will prefer over glass actually. Put a skin over the back & you are good.
Desmond
Desmond #2207
Aug 3, 2021 at 4:20 PM
That person was a spammer. Please report any such users who appear suspicious or have new accounts and create low-effort posts.
Nerevarine
Nerevarine #2208
Aug 3, 2021 at 4:57 PM
That person was a spammer. Please report any such users who appear suspicious or have new accounts and create low-effort posts.
You missed the other guy
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OrrBitt #2209
Oct 17, 2021 at 3:57 PM
I don't want buying advice, I just need some info about the Infinix Note 10 Pro. It is available on Flipkart for 17K. It has a 6.95 inch display, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. I don't think any phone with 256 GB storage costs below 20K. So how come people are not into buying it - is it because people don't like large sized phones or is it something else? What about Infinix as a brand? I could hardly find any discussion about it here.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2212
Oct 17, 2021 at 4:13 PM
How, exactly? Like they don't work for long?
There are overall better options like Redmi Note 10 Pro, Poco X3 Pro, Edge 20 fusion at same price. They are overcompensating for lower powered G95 SoC which can be found in Note 10s and Narzo 30 (maybe).
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OrrBitt #2213
Oct 17, 2021 at 4:36 PM
Agreed, if I had to buy a phone, I would chose one of the above ones you mentioned, probably Redmi Note 10 Pro, and use a 128 GB SD card with it (Poco X3 Pro doesn't have a dedicated SD Card slot, don't know about the other ones).

But size-wise, I think this is the biggest phone available in India. The next ones are Moto G 40 and 60, with 6.78 inch screens. I've seen some Youtube videos comparing the Infinix one with the other phones and Infinix is definitely bigger.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #2214
Oct 18, 2021 at 4:19 AM
Bigger is not always Better. Don't go with the display size. 6 ~ 6.5" screen is more than enough in smartphones.
sling-shot
sling-shot #2215
Oct 18, 2021 at 7:26 AM
I have the Moto G60 and in many ways, it is too big.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2216
Oct 18, 2021 at 8:07 AM
Bigger is not always Better. Don't go with the display size. 6 ~ 6.5" screen is more than enough in smartphones.
To each their own, I guess. I feel my S20 FE 5G is pretty big honestly, bought it because India has no good compact phones. Zenfone 8 is missing & S21 is not worth the price partially because of Exynos.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #2217
Oct 18, 2021 at 8:51 AM
5.5" is the optimum size which I first used in One Plus One. Now Realme Pro X2 at 6.5" is too much but I've become used to it now. If I try the 6.7 or more bigger than it will be too much to handle as it is nearly the Tablet size of 7"
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2218
Oct 18, 2021 at 5:27 PM
5.5" is the optimum size which I first used in One Plus One. Now Realme Pro X2 at 6.5" is too much but I've become used to it now. If I try the 6.7 or more bigger than it will be too much to handle as it is nearly the Tablet size of 7"
I got Poco X3 pro last week. Initially it felt weird to use it. OP3 feels compact now.

Sent from my Poco X3 Pro using Tapatalk
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2219
Oct 18, 2021 at 9:05 PM
5.5" is the optimum size which I first used in One Plus One. Now Realme Pro X2 at 6.5" is too much but I've become used to it now. If I try the 6.7 or more bigger than it will be too much to handle as it is nearly the Tablet size of 7"
Old 5.5" = New 6.5-6.7", check the phone width as that matters more.

Compare OnePlus One vs. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G vs. Asus Zenfone 8 - GSMArena.com
TheSloth
TheSloth #2221
Jan 11, 2022 at 5:59 PM
S21FE launches on Samsung website for 54999INR. Is it worth it?
As of now the Specs are not clear whether its Exynos or SD888.

I was waiting for this because of smaller size compare to other smartphones but the price is too high. I thought it would be around 45K.
Any other small smartphone launching soon? If not then I am thinking to go with Moto G71 and save some money. I wanted to go with Samsung device this time but it seems it's not possible now. Been forever waiting for Pixel 5a.
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #2222
Jan 11, 2022 at 6:38 PM
S21FE launches on Samsung website for 54999INR. Is it worth it?
As of now the Specs are not clear whether its Exynos or SD888.

I was waiting for this because of smaller size compare to other smartphones but the price is too high. I thought it would be around 45K.
Any other small smartphone launching soon? If not then I am thinking to go with Moto G71 and save some money. I wanted to go with Samsung device this time but it seems it's not possible now. Been forever waiting for Pixel 5a.

at present only exynos version in India.
45k was not expected at all. with hdfc card, it comes to 50k though but imho its not worth at that price, s20fe sd version is much better.
TheSloth
TheSloth #2223
Jan 11, 2022 at 6:57 PM
S20FE SD version height is 160mm and I am looking for something smaller, like 145mm to 155mm. Pixel 4a was a choice only until I came to know about the tiny battery it has. Pixel 5a never came. May be Pixel 6a come and I don't know if my Moto G5+ will survive that long.
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aby geek #2224
Jan 11, 2022 at 7:26 PM
S20 fe is 38k on amazon. S21 fe can be 47k after 5k hdfc card discount and 2k Samsung 20k program discount.
Which is better?
Also I saw s21 ultra for 62k? Is it that cheap?
Google pixel 6 is 66k and pro is 100k. 6a doesn't return Indian results.

What do you think of vivo x50 and x60 for below 40k budget.
TheSloth
TheSloth #2225
Jan 11, 2022 at 8:02 PM
Actually I do not know much about phone worth.
But don't go with Amazon prices of Google Pixel 6 since those are imported units and they are selling it at high prices.
If we go by thumb rule of $1=Rs.100 then Pixel 6 should be 60K and Pro could be around 90K.
Pixel 4a was $350 in US and in India it is selling at 33K at max.

I don't know anything about Oppo Vivo phones because I never checked about them since I will never buy these or suggest anyone.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2226
Jan 11, 2022 at 8:32 PM
S21FE launches on Samsung website for 54999INR. Is it worth it?
As of now the Specs are not clear whether its Exynos or SD888.

I was waiting for this because of smaller size compare to other smartphones but the price is too high. I thought it would be around 45K.
Any other small smartphone launching soon? If not then I am thinking to go with Moto G71 and save some money. I wanted to go with Samsung device this time but it seems it's not possible now. Been forever waiting for Pixel 5a.
S20 fe is 38k on amazon. S21 fe can be 47k after 5k hdfc card discount and 2k Samsung 20k program discount.
Which is better?
Also I saw s21 ultra for 62k? Is it that cheap?
Google pixel 6 is 66k and pro is 100k. 6a doesn't return Indian results.

What do you think of vivo x50 and x60 for below 40k budget.
S20 FE 5G is the best flagship phone in India right now IMO, no other phone is worth the extra money over it. You will get more android updates with S21 FE, it is lighter, but still S20 FE 5G is the better phone, even for gamers as Exynos throttles hard & runs hotter.

Since Asus zenfone 8 didn't launch after teasing launch in May 2021, I gave up & upgraded to S20 FE 5G. It is a big phone, but no other phone can be considered a proper upgrade to my S8.
TheSloth
TheSloth #2227
Jan 12, 2022 at 7:04 PM
The S21FEmodel which released seem to be Eynos version and this one doesn't even come with headphone jack and charger. There are no small phones with decent spec apart from Iphone? iPhone 12 costs 54K!
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2228
Jan 12, 2022 at 8:04 PM
The S21FEmodel which released seem to be Eynos version and this one doesn't even come with headphone jack and charger. There are no small phones with decent spec apart from Iphone? iPhone 12 costs 54K!
An iPhone is an easy no for me because it looks bad (notch) & the OS. I had the highest expectation from MacOS among Apple devices, but even that has disappointed me.

For compact phone users, its easy to say you have no option unless you are fine to live with one sacrifice or other.
RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #2229
Jan 12, 2022 at 8:16 PM
An iPhone is an easy no for me because it looks bad (notch) & the OS. I had the highest expectation from MacOS among Apple devices, but even that has disappointed me.

For compact phone users, its easy to say you have no option unless you are fine to live with one sacrifice or other.

What if this maybe real?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2230
Jan 12, 2022 at 9:25 PM
What if this maybe real?
The OS is just fundamentally different, I don't see that being changed, nor the price, nor the anti-consumer practice. Samsung phones or Chinese ones are my best bet. Xiaomi 12X is a good compact phone actually. Reviews will tell how good its camera & battery life is. I feel many of MIUI's annoyances are easier to tame for me than iOS.
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moltenskull #2231
Jan 12, 2022 at 11:19 PM
@TheSloth Saw the Pixel 4A being discussed in this thread. As the owner of a Pixel 4A (non-5g), I would like to share this with you :

*www.amazon.in/Google-Pixel-Black-128GB-Storage/dp/B08H8VZ6PV

It's available for 41.5k, currently. However, going by the reviews, it is an imported unit and may have restrictions. Please check if it suits you.
TheSloth
TheSloth #2232
Jan 13, 2022 at 11:03 AM
@TheSloth Saw the Pixel 4A being discussed in this thread. As the owner of a Pixel 4A (non-5g), I would like to share this with you :

*www.amazon.in/Google-Pixel-Black-128GB-Storage/dp/B08H8VZ6PV

It's available for 41.5k, currently. However, going by the reviews, it is an imported unit and may have restrictions. Please check if it suits you.
Hi! Pixel 4a is available on Flipkart for 28K. I was thinking of going with it at one point but didn't buy because of small battery.

@omega44-xt Yeah you are right, I better compromise on the size and go with either SamsungA52 or Moto G71. Not considering other phones with their poorly optimnized OS and skins. I don't see any point now waiting for a small phone.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2233
Jan 13, 2022 at 3:04 PM
Hi! Pixel 4a is available on Flipkart for 28K. I was thinking of going with it at one point but didn't buy because of small battery.

@omega44-xt Yeah you are right, I better compromise on the size and go with either SamsungA52 or Moto G71. Not considering other phones with their poorly optimnized OS and skins. I don't see any point now waiting for a small phone.
Maybe go ahead with G71 & save money.
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moltenskull #2234
Jan 13, 2022 at 7:53 PM
Hi! Pixel 4a is available on Flipkart for 28K. I was thinking of going with it at one point but didn't buy because of small battery.

@omega44-xt Yeah you are right, I better compromise on the size and go with either SamsungA52 or Moto G71. Not considering other phones with their poorly optimnized OS and skins. I don't see any point now waiting for a small phone.
The link I posted is of the Pixel 4A 5g (765G+Larger capacity battery). It is now out of stock on Amazon.in. I think you mistook it for the Pixel 4A (non-5G). The non-5G version is available for 28k on Flipkart. I too bought it from Flipkart only, for 27K.

Please note, even the Pixel 5A 5G is available on Amazon for 43k. Also, apart from the Pixel 4A on Flipkart, I think others are imported variants only as the Google store only mentions the Pixel 4A non-5G on Flipkart.

As @omega44-xt noted, the Motorola G71 may be a better bet.
TheSloth
TheSloth #2235
Jan 13, 2022 at 8:03 PM
The link I posted is of the Pixel 4A 5g (765G+Larger capacity battery). It is now out of stock on Amazon.in. I think you mistook it for the Pixel 4A (non-5G). The non-5G version is available for 28k on Flipkart. I too bought it from Flipkart only, for 27K.

Please note, even the Pixel 5A 5G is available on Amazon for 43k. Also, apart from the Pixel 4A on Flipkart, I think others are imported variants only as the Google store only mentions the Pixel 4A non-5G on Flipkart.

As @omega44-xt noted, the Motorola G71 may be a better bet.
Ah!!!! My bad!! Thought the Flipkart version was 5G.

How are these imported units?? Generally the high cost and no after sales support is a big NO for me. What do you guys think about these though? Many people are already purchasing these phones actually. So I was thinking of getting Pixel 5a5G from Amazon.
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moltenskull #2236
Jan 13, 2022 at 8:42 PM
According to the reviews on Amazon, imported units also are unable to run an E-Sim apart from the cons you mentioned (Support issues and high cost). Please also keep that in mind.

I was also looking for a compact phone, but admittedly, options are few. One option I was really waiting for was the Zenfone 8 /(Mini) but it never launched in India, to the best of my knowledge.
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aby geek #2237
Jan 13, 2022 at 10:18 PM
*asus.in/new-phone/
It is coming soon as 8z.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2238
Jan 13, 2022 at 10:23 PM
*asus.in/new-phone/
It is coming soon as 8z.
By the time they actually "launch" it here, it'll be almost 1 year old.
*www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_8-10893.php
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aby geek #2239
Jan 13, 2022 at 10:35 PM
If s21 fe is exynos for 54k then I say grab the rog phone 5 base variant with 8gb 128gb and an overclockable snapdragon 888 for 49k on flipkart.
12 256 version is a little more at 57k.
Pro variant is 67k and ultimate is 79k.

What other flagships present better value at 55k and over price bracket than the rog phone 5?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2240
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:10 AM
*asus.in/new-phone/
It is coming soon as 8z.
They teased it in May 2021, I was interested in it, but alas, it never launched. Otherwise Asus 8Z would have been my current phone instead of S20 FE 5G.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2241
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:17 AM
If s21 fe is exynos for 54k then I say grab the rog phone 5 base variant with 8gb 128gb and an overclockable snapdragon 888 for 49k on flipkart.
12 256 version is a little more at 57k.
Pro variant is 67k and ultimate is 79k.

What other flagships present better value at 55k and over price bracket than the rog phone 5?
S20 FE 5G.
Reasons - more compact, looks professional (subjective), better rear cameras, IP rating & subjectively better UI.

S20 FE 5G will get android 12 & 13 & ROG 5 will also get 12 & 13. IMO only reason to buy ROG 5 is gaming with up to 50% better gaming performance & ROG 5 can maintain the "hot" S888's performance well. For anyone not into hardcore mobile gaming, S865 is a great chip. Battery life is similar because S865 is more efficient, ROG 5 might last a bit longer on heavy load but nothing significant, like say how M51 is.
Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G vs. Asus ROG Phone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy M52 5G - GSMArena.com
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #2242
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:52 AM
ROG 5 has very good show off value compared to samsung :grin:
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aby geek #2244
Jan 15, 2022 at 10:41 AM
But I find the Google pixel 6 is also a beautiful phone for 60kish.
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #2245
Jan 15, 2022 at 1:20 PM
Those who want to show-off, will buy an iPhone & cry inside with 64GB storage.

well i have a series 12 128gb one as my secondary phone and i don't cry over anything in it buddy. showoff of anything is extremely subjective imho as it depends upon the audience to which is it shown. i have seen people showing off a micromax model some 7 years back. there are some who looked in awe a 10-1500 vivo model some 6 years back and then there are some who look in awe at some 30000 samsung model. none of these gatherings was in any rural area but in capital city only in front of people who are living here only. so in that sense, even a diamond studded on platium Vertu will not be an absolute showoff any where.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2247
Jan 15, 2022 at 4:23 PM
well i have a series 12 128gb one as my secondary phone and i don't cry over anything in it buddy. showoff of anything is extremely subjective imho as it depends upon the audience to which is it shown. i have seen people showing off a micromax model some 7 years back. there are some who looked in awe a 10-1500 vivo model some 6 years back and then there are some who look in awe at some 30000 samsung model. none of these gatherings was in any rural area but in capital city only in front of people who are living here only. so in that sense, even a diamond studded on platium Vertu will not be an absolute showoff any where.
That's more expensive & since we were talking about 50k phones, there are people who will buy iPhone 12 64GB. If my mother can fill 64GB internal storage, most people who use smartphones for more than just calling will as well.
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #2248
Jan 15, 2022 at 4:43 PM
That's more expensive & since we were talking about 50k phones, there are people who will buy iPhone 12 64GB. If my mother can fill 64GB internal storage, most people who use smartphones for more than just calling will as well.
icloud can be used insead of crying in that case specially when net speed has gone much better and most of the people have a bb or get it to use somewhere. almost every house that i know has a computer system having photo and videos backup of many family members. this 64gb not enough excuse doesn't hold water now imho and if someone doesn't want to use any of the options then even storage in exabytes will be insufficient. thanks.
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aby geek #2249
Jan 15, 2022 at 5:32 PM
It won't launch in India.
I meant this one
Google Pixel 6 5G (Sorta Seafoam, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage) *www.amazon.in/dp/B09HJY4G4Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_i_81W67ZTPWZ0706AQQ0VK
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2250
Jan 15, 2022 at 6:09 PM
I meant this one
Google Pixel 6 5G (Sorta Seafoam, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage)
*www.amazon.in/dp/B09HJY4G4Z
This is an imported unit, with no warranty.
TheSloth
TheSloth #2251
Jan 16, 2022 at 7:39 PM
Hey guys! Is S21FE on Amazon going for 50K now with 5K discount. Is it really worth 50K? SD888 has heating issues so Exynos2100 is better overall in this phone??
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2252
Jan 16, 2022 at 7:44 PM
Hey guys! Is S21FE on Amazon going for 50K now with 5K discount. Is it really worth 50K? SD888 has heating issues so Exynos2100 is better overall in this phone??
I won't pay anything for a phone which I can't use custom roms with.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2253
Jan 16, 2022 at 10:28 PM
Hey guys! Is S21FE on Amazon going for 50K now with 5K discount. Is it really worth 50K? SD888 has heating issues so Exynos2100 is better overall in this phone??
E2100 has heating issues & apparently worse. Check reviews online & decide for yourself.

I'll still pick cheaper S20 FE 5G because cameras are same. You also get SD card slot, if you use just 1 SIM.
Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G - GSMArena.com

Points in favour of S21 FE 5G are that its bit compact & lighter, also it boots android 12, so will get updates till android 15 vs android 13 of S20 FE 5G. Decide if it's worth the extra 13k to you.
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aby geek #2255
Jan 17, 2022 at 12:06 AM
If sd888 runs hot wont rog phone5 8gb 128 gb variant be a better choice for under 50k since you get vapor chamber cooling. and rog 5 is a lot more subtle in geek aesthetics.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2256
Jan 17, 2022 at 8:01 AM
If sd888 runs hot wont rog phone5 8gb 128 gb variant be a better choice for under 50k since you get vapor chamber cooling. and rog 5 is a lot more subtle in geek aesthetics.
Cons - too big, too heavy, not professional looking, no IP rating & inferior rear cams to S20 FE 5G. I mentioned this earlier in some thread as well, but ROG 5 is great for gamers, for normal users even S778 is more than powerful enough. Both S20 FE 5G & ROG 5 should be updated to android 13.

Compare Asus ROG Phone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G vs. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G - GSMArena.com

So basically decide your priorities. ROG 5 surely handles the S888 well. I'll say a better cam is much more useful to me, my S20 FE 5G is outperforming my friend's OP 9 pro as well, no difference in daylight but 9 pro was noisier in low light. No wonder Samsung isn't changing the rear camera as competition is not keeping up.
ssk_the_gr8
ssk_the_gr8 #2257
Jan 25, 2022 at 1:39 AM
What's the best phone for 15K? it's for my dad. Hopefully it is not too big in size. Preference is non chinese brands, but open to chinese brands.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2258
Jan 25, 2022 at 1:41 AM
What's the best phone for 15K? it's for my dad. Hopefully it is not too big in size. Preference is non chinese brands, but open to chinese brands.
Consider Moto G31 or G51
A
aby geek #2259
Jan 25, 2022 at 3:40 PM
What's the best phone for 15K? it's for my dad. Hopefully it is not too big in size. Preference is non chinese brands, but open to chinese brands.
Oppo a74 is looking good at 17k. While a31 is 13k in lightning deal.
These are 6/128 gb models.
Some samsung phones like m12 m21 and m32 are available under 15k with 4/64gb.
Dont go for Samsung a12 its bad.
If you are ok with Indian brands then this one is decent. Though no idea about their customer service.

Tecno Spark 8 Pro (Interstellar Black, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage) | 48MP Triple Camera | 6.8" FHD+Dot-in Display | 33W Fast Charger | Helio G85 Gaming Processor *www.amazon.in/dp/B09MWCWRMP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_i_X4W6RR1Y7A35C47EYCEB
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2260
Jan 25, 2022 at 3:51 PM
Oppo a74 is looking good at 17k. While a31 is 13k in lightning deal.
These are 6/128 gb models.
Some samsung phones like m12 m21 and m32 are available under 15k with 4/64gb.
Dont go for Samsung a12 its bad.
If you are ok with Indian brands then this one is decent. Though no idea about their customer service.

Tecno Spark 8 Pro (Interstellar Black, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage) | 48MP Triple Camera | 6.8" FHD+Dot-in Display | 33W Fast Charger | Helio G85 Gaming Processor *www.amazon.in/dp/B09MWCWRMP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_i_X4W6RR1Y7A35C47EYCEB
I won't use these phones even if they were given to me for free.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2262
Jan 27, 2022 at 7:21 PM
Oppo a74 is looking good at 17k. While a31 is 13k in lightning deal.
These are 6/128 gb models.
Some samsung phones like m12 m21 and m32 are available under 15k with 4/64gb.
Dont go for Samsung a12 its bad.
If you are ok with Indian brands then this one is decent. Though no idea about their customer service.

Tecno Spark 8 Pro (Interstellar Black, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage) | 48MP Triple Camera | 6.8" FHD+Dot-in Display | 33W Fast Charger | Helio G85 Gaming Processor Amazon.in
Blindly ignore buying new Oppo or Vivo phones. They are just expensive. Realme & iQoo are their brands as well having better specs for the price, pick those or xioami over oppo/vivo anyday.

Tecno - new brand, don't be its beta tester

At any given time, usually have to check based on deals which phone is the best for you, also depends on your needs.
TheSloth
TheSloth #2264
Jan 31, 2022 at 2:38 PM
G71 or Edge 20 fusion? Thoughts?

Budget = max 20k. Ideally just 16-17.

@SaiyanGoku @omega44-xt
*www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=11056&idPhone2=11223

It all comes down to personal preference. Edge has better camera and microSD slot. G71 has Snapdragon 695 which seem to slightly edging out Dimensity 800U in Edge 20 Fusion. I own G71, let me know if you have any questions regarding same.
B
Jan 31, 2022 at 6:02 PM
*www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=11056&idPhone2=11223

It all comes down to personal preference. Edge has better camera and microSD slot. G71 has Snapdragon 695 which seem to slightly edging out Dimensity 800U in Edge 20 Fusion. I own G71, let me know if you have any questions regarding same.
Well Camera, and general usage should be fluid is the thing. Was considering edge, but processor seems to be a downgrade? Plus older phone.

Display wise I gather edge is better? And how is your camera?
TheSloth
TheSloth #2267
Feb 1, 2022 at 1:46 PM
Well Camera, and general usage should be fluid is the thing. Was considering edge, but processor seems to be a downgrade? Plus older phone.

Display wise I gather edge is better? And how is your camera?
Back camera is Ok for its price I guess. I have only S20FE phone to compare against it, which is actually a 38K phone. Front cam is better, but beautify things teeney-tiny bit to get better picture overall.
Do you need 90Hz on your screen. Only thing I felt about G71 is screen isn't bright enough to use directly under sun. You need to angle your screen a bit to see clearly. Otherwise it looks fine.
B
Feb 2, 2022 at 8:49 PM
Back camera is Ok for its price I guess. I have only S20FE phone to compare against it, which is actually a 38K phone. Front cam is better, but beautify things teeney-tiny bit to get better picture overall.
Do you need 90Hz on your screen. Only thing I felt about G71 is screen isn't bright enough to use directly under sun. You need to angle your screen a bit to see clearly. Otherwise it looks fine.
Not a deal-breaker, but I wouldn't have minded. It's out of stock rn.

Why go over this over Xiaomi 11T etc? Set aside the AOSP aspect?

Camera is important to me tbh.
TheSloth
TheSloth #2269
Feb 2, 2022 at 11:04 PM
Not a deal-breaker, but I wouldn't have minded. It's out of stock rn.

Why go over this over Xiaomi 11T etc? Set aside the AOSP aspect?

Camera is important to me tbh.
No idea about Xiaomi or other phones. @SaiyanGoku @omega44-xt will be able to suggest better.
TheSloth
TheSloth #2271
Feb 2, 2022 at 11:51 PM
... aaaand it's out of stock too :/

Need something asap, would appreciate your help guys.
Any chance you can afford A52? Or else wait for G71/11T to come in stock.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2272
Feb 2, 2022 at 11:56 PM
... aaaand it's out of stock too :/

Need something asap, would appreciate your help guys.
Check iQoo Z5 - 22k right now:
*www.amazon.in/iQOO-Storage-Snapdragon-Processor-FlashCharge/dp/B07WJV5KPL?th=1

Compare vivo iQOO Z5 vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T 5G vs. Motorola Moto G71 5G - GSMArena.com
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2273
Feb 3, 2022 at 12:13 AM
I'm a custom rom guy, so hardware is first priority for me, If you don't mind lack of 3.5mm jack, Mi 11X (not 11T) is a better phone IMO.
Nerevarine
Nerevarine #2274
Feb 3, 2022 at 12:40 AM
I'm a custom rom guy, so hardware is first priority for me, If you don't mind lack of 3.5mm jack, Mi 11X (not 11T) is a better phone IMO.
which rom u using nowadays
B
Feb 3, 2022 at 9:20 AM
I'm a custom rom guy, so hardware is first priority for me, If you don't mind lack of 3.5mm jack, Mi 11X (not 11T) is a better phone IMO.
Hmm, that's a bit out of my price range. Is the Camera good enough? Superior to Edge? IQoo Z5 is okay, but again, no dev support I guess?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2277
Feb 3, 2022 at 9:59 AM
Hmm, that's a bit out of my price range. Is the Camera good enough? Superior to Edge? IQoo Z5 is okay, but again, no dev support I guess?
Considering I myself don't root phones these days or install ROMs anymore (not worth the time), will you or OP do it? The vivo UI isn't that great, but it is average & enough for most considering Oppo & vivo phones are sold a lot & people are satisfied with them.

Oppo & vivo - you can blindly ignore their phones as it will be expensive. Realme or iQoo from their sister brand will and day offer better specs for the money because those phones don't sell offline, so less middlemen, hence lower cost.

Mi11X is a better phone, but out of your price range.
B
Feb 3, 2022 at 10:16 AM
Considering I myself don't root phones these days or install ROMs anymore (not worth the time), will you or OP do it? The vivo UI isn't that great, but it is average & enough for most considering Oppo & vivo phones are sold a lot & people are satisfied with them.

Oppo & vivo - you can blindly ignore their phones as it will be expensive. Realme or iQoo from their sister brand will and day offer better specs for the money because those phones don't sell offline, so less middlemen, hence lower cost.

Mi11X is a better phone, but out of your price range.
I wouldn't mind, I do flash ROMs once the phone gets a bit old and don't receive updates frequently.

I'm more worried about a. Cameras, as I've highlighted, and a good display wouldn't hurt. I hear you, re: the UI being okay, but I'd like the possibility of rooting at least, if not installing a ROM. I really had a hard time even rooting an older Realme phone, was a real pain.

MI is at least better in that respect.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2279
Feb 3, 2022 at 1:51 PM
Hmm, that's a bit out of my price range.
I've seen it go for 20-22k and I'd have picked one up for myself if it had 3.5 mm jack and same battery capacity as Poco X3 Pro.
B
Feb 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM
I've seen it go for 20-22k and I'd have picked one up for myself if it had 3.5 mm jack and same battery capacity as Poco X3 Pro.
It's kinda urgent for me. In that case, even Realme GT Master Edition works out, has some 3K discount for my card.

But again, zero dev support. Ugh, hating this.
B
Feb 3, 2022 at 2:01 PM
Might go with Edge 20 Fusion - good choice? Any downsides to this compared to all the options we've discussed? Or is iQoo better?
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2282
Feb 3, 2022 at 2:04 PM
Might go with Edge 20 Fusion - good choice? Any downsides to this compared to all the options we've discussed? Or is iQoo better?
If you want good stock OS with no custom roms (blame mediatek), go with Edge 20 Fusion.
If you want bad stock OS with broken custom roms (blame BBK), go with whatever crap Oppo/Vivo/iQoo/Oneplus make. :rofl:
B
Feb 3, 2022 at 2:13 PM
If you want good stock OS with no custom roms (blame mediatek), go with Edge 20 Fusion.
If you want bad stock OS with broken custom roms (blame BBK), go with whatever crap Oppo/Vivo/iQoo/Oneplus make. :rofl:
Just shitty tradeoffs then, I get it. So you got any other recommendations, for 20K or less? :/
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2284
Feb 3, 2022 at 2:19 PM
Just shitty tradeoffs then, I get it. So you got any other recommendations, for 20K or less? :/
Moto G71
Poco X3 Pro (got it for around 15.5k for 6GB ram variant) with a custom rom.
B
Feb 4, 2022 at 9:59 AM
Bought Edge 20 Fusion. Thanks everyone, took the plunge, no point in waiting I guess :D
B
Feb 9, 2022 at 10:02 PM
Decent experience overall. But camera is just poor af, didn't expect it to be so subpar. But GCam improves it a lot, so I don't care (coming from Redmi 7 Pro).

UI is smooth and lag-free, apps and all function smoothly. IDK about when 12 is coming though, and lack of dev support is a bummer. But overall not disappointed so far, in that price range.

And oh, gorgeous display! Loving it, coming from an older iPS panel.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2289
Feb 28, 2022 at 2:49 PM
Asus 8z launched in India with Snapdragon 888
9 months delay is too much for phones IMO. Not sure for how long Asus would give updates for those who won't flash a custom rom on it.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #2290
Feb 28, 2022 at 8:38 PM
The new Nubia Magic 7 with 8 Gen 1 chipset and transparent body look awesome.

*www.gsmarena.com/zte_nubia_red_magic_7-11363.php

18gb RAM is too much :shock:
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2291
Feb 28, 2022 at 11:36 PM


Asus 8z launched in India with Snapdragon 888 5G SoC, 120Hz display, and a 64MP dual rear camera setup | Digit
Is this going to kill Samsung S21, S21FE and S21+ sales?
I might have paid that price 6 months back during Diwali sale, but now its overpriced. S20 FE 5G is a better phone if you don't play games & size is not an issue.

I expect 8z to have android 13 as last update, same as S20 FE. S21 FE on the other hand has android 12 pre-installed & will get updates till android 16. Exynos is a con though, but I didn't check too many reviews of it. If that Exynos is underclocked enough, should not run hot.
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andy_65_in #2292
Mar 4, 2022 at 3:38 PM
please advice a 4GB RAM non chinese budget 15K...for average use...no gaming
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2293
Mar 4, 2022 at 4:00 PM
please advice a 4GB RAM non chinese budget 15K...for average use...no gaming
Whatever Samsung device is there. I bought M32 4G for my aunt, not that good mainly because of CPU, it lags a bit. Easy to recommend something like Poco M3/M4 Pro 5G or Redmi note 11 or Realme 9i over it. Prefer 128GB internal if there's no expandable SD card slot.
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andy_65_in #2295
Mar 4, 2022 at 4:57 PM
please advice a 4GB RAM non chinese budget 15K...for average use...no gaming
any nokia phones which fit in this cateogary..worth considering
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #2302
May 10, 2022 at 8:17 PM
^^Nice, so my 1070 chipset is manufactured by TSMC :)
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andy_65_in #2303
Aug 9, 2022 at 10:48 AM
With media rumours that bthe Govt plans to kill all chinese phones in the entry level zone ie below 30 K...the competition might hot up with indian makers
Desmond
Desmond #2304
Aug 9, 2022 at 10:57 AM
Aren't Indian brand smartphones just rebranded Chinese phones? There are no Indian "makers" since India does not have manufacturing facilities for smartphones. All of them are made in China and just rebranded and sold here.
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2305
Aug 9, 2022 at 11:22 AM
With media rumours that bthe Govt plans to kill all chinese phones in the entry level zone ie below 30 K...the competition might hot up with indian makers
Since when is $150 = INR 30k?


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TigerKing
TigerKing #2307
Aug 10, 2022 at 7:20 AM
Can anyone suggest car charger adapter?
Requirement : max 33 watts and min 10 watt
1 USB or 2 USB both will do.
Budget not decided.

There is only one USB port near dashboard but I think it's 10 watt max.

Does all car charger have same dimensions? New to this thing.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2308
Aug 14, 2022 at 9:30 PM
Can anyone suggest car charger adapter?
Requirement : max 33 watts and min 10 watt
1 USB or 2 USB both will do.
Budget not decided.

There is only one USB port near dashboard but I think it's 10 watt max.

Does all car charger have same dimensions? New to this thing.
Anyone?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2310
Aug 15, 2022 at 9:28 AM
Can anyone suggest car charger adapter?
Requirement : max 33 watts and min 10 watt
1 USB or 2 USB both will do.
Budget not decided.

There is only one USB port near dashboard but I think it's 10 watt max.

Does all car charger have same dimensions? New to this thing.
You can easily add a fast charger to a 12V car port.

*www.amazon.in/boAt-Qualcomm-Protection-Universal-Compatibility/dp/B096S9PW3B/
This should suffice with 18W + 24W ports, not sure if it will run at those max rated power together.

It will not fast charge BBK's phone at max speed because those don't use industry-wide standards, heck, even Apple uses USB PD. BBK phones will be limited to 10W.
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andy_65_in #2311
Aug 16, 2022 at 7:01 AM
which phone 5G can i buy to replace samsung M 21 in a similar budget(max 16 K with exchange)..if 5G services get availible?are samsung 5g models ok?
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2312
Aug 16, 2022 at 10:31 AM
which phone 5G can i buy to replace samsung M 21 in a similar budget(max 16 K with exchange)..if 5G services get availible?are samsung 5g models ok?
No, you need to extend budget to 30k if you want good 5G phone from Samsung

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andy_65_in #2313
Aug 16, 2022 at 10:52 AM
No, you need to extend budget to 30k if you want good 5G phone from Samsung

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I meant that my budget is 16K..which 5g phone shud fit in that
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2316
Aug 16, 2022 at 7:04 PM
which phone 5G can i buy to replace samsung M 21 in a similar budget(max 16 K with exchange)..if 5G services get availible?are samsung 5g models ok?
Samsung M52 5G goes on sale for 20k, so cheaper with exchange. A good Samsung 5G phone.

Else Samsung F23 5G or Moto G71 5G:
Compare Samsung Galaxy F23 vs. Samsung Galaxy M52 5G vs. Motorola Moto G71 5G - GSMArena.com
F23's TFT is similar to IPS LCD, so not as bad as TFT moniker might seem.
true_lies
true_lies #2317
Sep 22, 2022 at 10:39 AM
Buying a new phone for myself, 25K - 30K max. Currently looking at Motorola Edge 30 and Samsung A52s, but really can't decide between the 2.
I do prefer Vanilla android UI but not a necessity. But regular updates (Android & Security) are necessary for me as would be using for at least 3 or more years.
Both are of almost similar specs with A52s being priced 3k more and is also older than the Edge 30. Is the 3K more worth it. Will get the 6/128 config.
Buying locally from Reliance Digital store as they have offers on HDFC CC.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2318
Sep 22, 2022 at 10:44 AM
I purchased S20FE 5G for my uncle at 26k. Android 13 being its last OS update is the only con, else a good phone. OS updates don't add much theses days IMO.
W
Sep 22, 2022 at 12:09 PM
I purchased S20FE 5G for my uncle at 26k. Android 13 being its last OS update is the only con, else a good phone. OS updates don't add much theses days IMO.
No root, no app installs outside of playstore & no shady app installs from playstore. This is more than enough in my experience to avoid any android malware.
@true_lies
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #2320
Sep 22, 2022 at 7:46 PM
Buying a new phone for myself, 25K - 30K max. Currently looking at Motorola Edge 30 and Samsung A52s, but really can't decide between the 2.
I do prefer Vanilla android UI but not a necessity. But regular updates (Android & Security) are necessary for me as would be using for at least 3 or more years.
Both are of almost similar specs with A52s being priced 3k more and is also older than the Edge 30. Is the 3K more worth it. Will get the 6/128 config.
Buying locally from Reliance Digital store as they have offers on HDFC CC.
Whatever brand of Android phone you buy you will get only 3 years of OS upgrade and 4 years of Security updates.

For Google pixel its 3 years of OS and 5 years of Security updates.

I would choose Moto over Samsung for Vanilla and smooth UI experience with no bloatwares
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2321
Sep 22, 2022 at 9:00 PM
Whatever brand of Android phone you buy you will get only 3 years of OS upgrade and 4 years of Security updates.

For Google pixel its 3 years of OS and 5 years of Security updates.

I would choose Moto over Samsung for Vanilla and smooth UI experience with no bloatwares
Samsung says hi. S22 series, A53 & A73 will get 4 OS updates, so till android 16.
true_lies
true_lies #2322
Sep 22, 2022 at 10:40 PM
I purchased S20FE 5G for my uncle at 26k. Android 13 being its last OS update is the only con, else a good phone. OS updates don't add much theses days IMO.
Had considered it earlier, but for a 2 year old device, IDK.
I would choose Moto over Samsung for Vanilla and smooth UI experience with no bloatwares
As much as I like vanilla and having that on my 2 previous phones, I am willing to try One UI

Anyway will be trying out the phones at the store tomorrow and see
true_lies
true_lies #2323
Sep 24, 2022 at 9:29 AM
Bought the S20 FE for 27K.
At the Reliance Digital Store A52s was not available, deal was online only. With the Edge 30 the sales rep were not sure on the pricing, 25K online store price and 28K in store price for same config and they were flip flopping on the deal/discount.
Went into the Samsung store right next to them and bought the S20 FE. Looked the better deal at that point. Will update with pics and short review later, but so far I'm happy with the purchase.
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hot1994 #2324
Sep 28, 2022 at 11:49 AM
Buying a new phone for my father cant decide between Samsung s21 fe and oneplus 10r. My whole family has oneplus except for my dad i had bought op 9r after op3 was bit disappointed so i am a bit skeptical about 10r. getting 10r for 30-31k on amazon and s21 is on croma for 32k after card discount (flipkart not delivering to my address). my father will be shifting from mi note 4. samsung is not providing charger and case. also is croma trustworthy.
Desmond
Desmond #2325
Sep 28, 2022 at 2:27 PM
Given the current state of OnePlus, I find it hard to recommend it to anyone anymore.
Nerevarine
Nerevarine #2326
Sep 28, 2022 at 2:29 PM
How is it that one plus 7/7pro had 4K60 recording capability but 10R doesnt ?

Ive never seen features being downgraded.
Nerevarine
Nerevarine #2328
Sep 28, 2022 at 7:47 PM
Removal of ethernet port from most non-gaming laptops as if it has become outdated or too bulky to add.
Yes but that's still something they could explain, as you said, reducing bulk.

But removing 4k60 recording in 2022 for a 30+k smartphone is unacceptable.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2329
Sep 28, 2022 at 8:44 PM
Given the current state of OnePlus, I find it hard to recommend it to anyone anymore.
+1
I won't be surprised if they close service centres as well & ask customers to go to Oppo ones.
Desmond
Desmond #2330
Sep 28, 2022 at 8:52 PM
Anyone has any experience with Nothing phones though? Are they proper OP successor?
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2331
Sep 28, 2022 at 10:12 PM
Yes but that's still something they could explain, as you said, reducing bulk.

But removing 4k60 recording in 2022 for a 30+k smartphone is unacceptable.

You don't know the lengths to which these OEMs will go to remove functionality to differentiate lower priced phones from their "flagships".

Anyone has any experience with Nothing phones though? Are they proper OP successor?
In terms of hype, yes. Otherwise, no.

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omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2332
Sep 29, 2022 at 11:41 AM
Anyone has any experience with Nothing phones though? Are they proper OP successor?
IMO don't buy phones from new companies. They might become the proper OP successor in future, but not there yet. I hope they do as competition is good for consumers.
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OrrBitt #2333
Sep 29, 2022 at 1:56 PM
I have a Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 which I bought last year. The screen is great, but the phone heats up a lot. During summer, it would reach 44 degrees. Even at present, it stays near 34 - 35 degrees and turning on the camera pushes it to 37 - 38 degrees easily. On top of that, a recent problem I'm facing is the battery discharging too much, something like 15% or so overnight without any use. Maybe a factory reset would solve the problem but I'm not so sure.

The F23 5G is available for Rs. 13500 at present on Flipkart, and I'm getting Rs. 5500 in exchange for the M21. The F23 has a special cooling technology as advertised. It has a Snapdragon 750G processor compared to the M21's Exynos 9611. It has EMMC storage, which is slower than UFS, but does this affect normal usage, like switching between apps? I don't play games, I just use the phone for calling, whatsapp, and browsing.

The F23 has 25W charging compared to the M21's 18W (I find even the 18W charging to be slow, like with the previous 10W phones). It doesn't have a charger, so I'd have to buy a separate charger. The F23 has a TFT display but users are saying it looks good enough. The display is not much of a concern for me.

Keeping the above points in mind, especially the heating and battery drain issue of the M21, would you recommend that I switch to the F23?
jackal_79
jackal_79 #2334
Sep 30, 2022 at 8:38 PM
Given the current state of OnePlus, I find it hard to recommend it to anyone anymore.
What's wrong with one plus? My brother is just planning to buy one plus nord 2T 5G

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SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2335
Sep 30, 2022 at 10:22 PM
What's wrong with one plus?
They used to be Oppo phones with clean Oxygen OS and had good value. Now, they are just Oppo phones with Oneplus logo.
Stormbringer
Stormbringer #2336
Sep 30, 2022 at 11:57 PM
I have a Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 which I bought last year. The screen is great, but the phone heats up a lot. During summer, it would reach 44 degrees. Even at present, it stays near 34 - 35 degrees and turning on the camera pushes it to 37 - 38 degrees easily. On top of that, a recent problem I'm facing is the battery discharging too much, something like 15% or so overnight without any use. Maybe a factory reset would solve the problem but I'm not so sure.

The F23 5G is available for Rs. 13500 at present on Flipkart, and I'm getting Rs. 5500 in exchange for the M21. The F23 has a special cooling technology as advertised. It has a Snapdragon 750G processor compared to the M21's Exynos 9611. It has EMMC storage, which is slower than UFS, but does this affect normal usage, like switching between apps? I don't play games, I just use the phone for calling, whatsapp, and browsing.

The F23 has 25W charging compared to the M21's 18W (I find even the 18W charging to be slow, like with the previous 10W phones). It doesn't have a charger, so I'd have to buy a separate charger. The F23 has a TFT display but users are saying it looks good enough. The display is not much of a concern for me.

Keeping the above points in mind, especially the heating and battery drain issue of the M21, would you recommend that I switch to the F23?
F23 doesn't have Ambient and Proximity sensors. Keep that in mind.
Stormbringer
Stormbringer #2337
Oct 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM
What's wrong with one plus? My brother is just planning to buy one plus nord 2T 5G

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Adding to what @SaiyanGoku said, Software updates have been slow and buggy. I am scared of updating my Oneplus 7T to Android 11 after hearing the horror stories on the oneplus forum. Android 12 update still not released. And there have been cases if Nord series phones exploding.
Desmond
Desmond #2338
Oct 1, 2022 at 12:25 AM
Adding to what @SaiyanGoku said, Software updates have been slow and buggy. I am scared of updating my Oneplus 7T to Android 11 after hearing the horror stories on the oneplus forum. Android 12 update still not released. And there have been cases if Nord series phones exploding.
They used to be Oppo phones with clean Oxygen OS and had good value. Now, they are just Oppo phones with Oneplus logo.
Well. How the mighty have fallen. Used to be my most favourite brand. Down to earth, good value for money and power user friendly because of warranty coverage even for unlocked bootloaders. Now they are just another flagship company and that's not even counting all the s*** Oppo's doing.
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OrrBitt #2339
Oct 1, 2022 at 1:48 AM
The F23 5G is now available on Flipkart for 18500 instead of the sale price of 13500. On Amazon, it is 22800. :eek:
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2340
Oct 1, 2022 at 2:06 PM
The F23 5G is now available on Flipkart for 18500 instead of the sale price of 13500. On Amazon, it is 22800. :eek:
F23 is FK exclusive, so someone is reselling it on amazon.
Cyberghost
Cyberghost #2341
Oct 1, 2022 at 6:23 PM
What's wrong with one plus? My brother is just planning to buy one plus nord 2T 5G

Sent from my SM-G781B using Tapatalk
One plus advertise itself as flagship killer phone at a lower price but in reality they missing several features eg: 1) Lack of Volte,vowifi,vonr support when abroad because Indian version not same as global version, 2) Very few 4g and 5g bands offered compared to samsung,google and apple 3) No esim support till now
Cyberghost
Cyberghost #2342
Oct 7, 2022 at 12:10 AM
Google Pixel 7 now available to pre-order for ₹59999 at Flipkart nicely priced oneplus users can shift to pixel 7
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OrrBitt #2343
Oct 30, 2022 at 3:25 PM
Are F23 5G and M23 5G both the same:

*www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=11403&idPhone2=11406#diff-

The M23 hasn't been released in India yet.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2344
Oct 30, 2022 at 9:50 PM
Are F23 5G and M23 5G both the same:

*www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=11403&idPhone2=11406#diff-

The M23 hasn't been released in India yet.
Historically, yes. M & F series are same with F for Flipkart & M series for amazon.

I bought F23 for my mother recently, good phone for 13k (6/128GB). Runs smooth, good cams for the price, just needs some effort with bloatware & turning off unnecessary notifications. Lack of charger in box is a bummer, still a great phone for the price. The display is definitely IPS level.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2345
Oct 31, 2022 at 5:02 PM
Google Pixel 7 now available to pre-order for ₹59999 at Flipkart nicely priced oneplus users can shift to pixel 7
Where I can buy pixel 1 2016?
TigerKing
TigerKing #2348
Nov 8, 2022 at 7:44 PM
Why do you even want that?
Unlimited Google photo storage with original quality.
Person creating 3rd account for this.
Is pixel newer version support unlimited backup? 7, 7 pro?
Nerevarine
Nerevarine #2349
Nov 8, 2022 at 8:23 PM
Unlimited Google photo storage with original quality.
Person creating 3rd account for this.
Is pixel newer version support unlimited backup? 7, 7 pro?
Wow does the original have that still ?

Tiger that's an insane way to do it lol.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2350
Nov 10, 2022 at 5:17 PM
Wow does the original have that still ?

Tiger that's an insane way to do it lol.
Yes...
Pixel 1 still uploads original photo video quality.
*support.google.com/photos/answer/6...al-quality,pixel-a-,pixel,pixel-st-generation
Reason for unavailability and high price..
khalil1210
khalil1210 #2351
Nov 10, 2022 at 5:49 PM
Pixel 7
There is no unlimited storage, all photos use storage according to their upload quality.
Soruce - Google Pixel 7 Pro doesn't have unlimited storage???? - Google Photos Community
TheSloth
TheSloth #2352
Nov 11, 2022 at 6:07 PM
Is Pixel 6 at 30k worth or is it riddled with issues?
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AriBen #2354
Nov 14, 2022 at 2:20 PM
Price Range: 35-40k


MobileOperating SystemDisplayCamera/SelfieChipsetRam/NANDBattery
HTC U PlayAndroid 7.05.2" S-LCD (1920X1080 @ 424ppi)16MP (1080p, OIS) / 16MPMediatek Helio P10 (quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.8Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1Ghz + Mali-T860 MP2)4GB/64GB2500 mAh
HTC 10Android 7.05.2" S-LCD5 (2560X1440 @ 565ppi)12MP (Sony IMX377, OIS, 4K video) / 5MPSnapdragon 820 (dualcore Kyro @ 1.8Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.5Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/32GB3000 mAh
HTC 10 EvoAndroid 7.05.5" S-LCD3 (2560X1440 @ 534ppi)16MP (OIS, 4K video) / 8MPSnapdragon 810 (quadcore Cortex A57 @ 2Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.5Ghz + Adreno 430)3GB/32GB3200 mAh
Motorola Moto ZAndroid 7.05.5" AMOLED (2560X1440 @ 534ppi)13MP (Sony IMX214, OIS, 4k video) / 5MPSnapdragon 820 (dualcore Kyro @ 2.2Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.6Ghz + Adreno 530)4GB/64GB2600 mAh
Samsung Galaxy S7 (32GB)Android 6.05.1" S-AMOLED (2560X1440 @ 577ppi)12MP (Sony IMX260, OIS, 4K video) / 5MPExynos 8890 (quadcore M1 Mongoose @ 2.3Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.6Ghz + Mali- T880 MP12)4GB/32GB3000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (32GB)Android 6.05.5" IPS + Curved Edge display (2560X1440 @ 534ppi)12MP (Sony IMX260, OIS, 4K video) / 5MPExynos 8890 (quadcore M1 Mongoose @ 2.3Ghz + quadcore Cortex A53 @ 1.6Ghz + Mali- T880 MP12)4GB/32GB3600 mAh
Sony Xperia XZAndroid 6.05.2" IPS (1920X1080 @ 424ppi)23MP (Sony IMX300, 4K video) / 13MPSnapdragon 820 (dualcore Kyro @ 1.8Ghz + dualcore Kryo @ 1.5Ghz + Adreno 530)3GB/64GB2900 mAh
Thanks.
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OrrBitt #2355
Nov 29, 2022 at 1:06 PM
Unlimited Google photo storage with original quality.
Person creating 3rd account for this.
Is pixel newer version support unlimited backup? 7, 7 pro?

Amazon Photos also gives unlimited storage if you are a prime member, but the offer is not available in India. If you are a prime member at the Indian Amazon, you could try logging in to the amazon dot com site and see if they are offering unlimited storage.
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #2356
Nov 29, 2022 at 7:50 PM
Amazon Photos also gives unlimited storage if you are a prime member, but the offer is not available in India. If you are a prime member at the Indian Amazon, you could try logging in to the amazon dot com site and see if they are offering unlimited storage.
iirc indian prime membership doesn't work on amazon dot com.
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OrrBitt #2358
Nov 30, 2022 at 12:04 AM
How are the sites maxbhi.com and cellspare.com for spare parts? I need to buy a phone battery.
RumbaMon19
RumbaMon19 #2359
Nov 30, 2022 at 8:03 AM
maxbhi.com

Avoid. Fraud behaviour. They will take your order and money, then say it is out of stock and then you will.have to fight to get back money.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2360
Dec 5, 2022 at 8:27 AM
How are the sites maxbhi.com and cellspare.com for spare parts? I need to buy a phone battery.
For original batteries go to authorised service centres.
- if you want to install yourself they will take service charges + battery charges + some extra glue / adhesive used according to device and battery condition.

On Amazon, Flipkart you might get close to the original battery.
But never 100% full capacity.
But some sellers sell original stuff at least for the Xiaomi brand.
I haven't tried the battery but purchased a charging port for the Redmi device. Came with original Xiaomi packaging and sealed.

Other rebranded batteries / 3rd party batteries, Battery God, mobatree etc.
Among them the battery god provides close to original capacity. They offer a long life and have a longer warranty time.
Tried and tested on Lenovo K6 Power which battery is not unavailable on authorised service centres.
And the device works great, giving battery life as a new device.
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OrrBitt #2361
Feb 1, 2023 at 7:13 PM
The budget has made mobile phones cheaper. To those who know about such matters: Is there going to be a noticeable drop in prices, and how soon before we can expect such a drop? I'm thinking of buying a new phone and am ready to wait for a while if prices are really going to drop.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2362
Feb 1, 2023 at 8:31 PM
The budget has made mobile phones cheaper. To those who know about such matters: Is there going to be a noticeable drop in prices, and how soon before we can expect such a drop? I'm thinking of buying a new phone and am ready to wait for a while if prices are really going to drop.
How much cheaper? It shouldn't be a big difference, so likely no price drops except for sales.
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OrrBitt #2363
Feb 2, 2023 at 10:36 AM
If there's going to be a drop of at least a 1000 to 1500 rupees, I'll wait. Combined with a card offer, that will make it cheaper.
TheSloth
TheSloth #2364
Mar 13, 2023 at 1:31 AM
Moto Edge 30 still a good choice at 23k? Options are only Samsung and Moto. Don't care much about software updates, battery and performance takes higher priority here. Any suggestions?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2365
Mar 13, 2023 at 9:19 AM
Moto Edge 30 still a good choice at 23k? Options are only Samsung and Moto. Don't care much about software updates, battery and performance takes higher priority here. Any suggestions?
Nothing Phone 1 is under 27k with card offer, Axis FK CC.

Battery is not the best on Edge 30 because of smaller capacity, 4000 vs 4500 mah. But Edge 30 is still decent for its price as Samsung has worse options (not battery wise).
TigerKing
TigerKing #2366
Mar 13, 2023 at 10:53 AM
How is POCO X5 Pro 5G 256 GB compared to POCO X4 Pro 5G?
SaiyanGoku
SaiyanGoku #2367
Mar 13, 2023 at 12:22 PM
How is POCO X5 Pro 5G 256 GB compared to POCO X4 Pro 5G?
Just get a Motorola phone or Pixel 6a unless you want to flash a custom rom.

Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2368
Mar 13, 2023 at 2:06 PM
How is POCO X5 Pro 5G 256 GB compared to POCO X4 Pro 5G?
No point in getting X4 now. X5 pro is good hardware wise, but Xiaomi has the worst software update cycle among the big brands, along with Moto. X5 launching with android 12 shows that they aren't improving, like how BBK did (oppo, vivo, OP, realme, iqoo). Its 5000mah battery might suggest a great battery life, but it seems similar to Nothing Phone 1 with 4500mah acc. to GSMArena, likely because of poor optimisation from Xiaomi.

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OrrBitt #2369
Aug 2, 2023 at 2:39 PM
What do you all think of this phone:

Realme Narzo 60 Pro 12 GB RAM 1 TB Storage - Rs. 30K.

**www.amazon.in/dp/B0C787GXXR

I'm not thinking of buying it, just asking for your opinion. For a person whose main requirement is storage, this should be good, but if the phone goes dead and internal storage is inaccessible even via a computer, you're screwed. On the other hand, a 15 or 20K phone with an 8K SD card should serve the same purpose, at the same price.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2370
Aug 2, 2023 at 7:50 PM
What do you all think of this phone:

Realme Narzo 60 Pro 12 GB RAM 1 TB Storage - Rs. 30K.

**www.amazon.in/dp/B0C787GXXRwww.amazon.in/dp/B0C787GXXR

I'm not thinking of buying it, just asking for your opinion. For a person whose main requirement is storage, this should be good, but if the phone goes dead and internal storage is inaccessible even via a computer, you're screwed. On the other hand, a 15 or 20K phone with an 8K SD card should serve the same purpose, at the same price.
Phones like Poco F5 & Moto Edge 40 have 256GB under 30k, do you really need more?

If 1TB is a deal breaker, then Narzo 60 pro is decent or some phone with an SD card slot (which is getting rare). OP Nord CE3 has a hybrid slot.
R
Aug 11, 2023 at 1:06 PM
Phones like Poco F5 & Moto Edge 40 have 256GB under 30k, do you really need more?

If 1TB is a deal breaker, then Narzo 60 pro is decent or some phone with an SD card slot (which is getting rare). OP Nord CE3 has a hybrid slot.

Heard that poco has MB issues in all their older gen phone.

Infinix, moto, redmi gives no software updates.

This leaves us with samsung vivo & realme brands only in price range upto 15k which provide decent phones.

Is it correct?
W
Aug 12, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Heard that poco has MB issues in all their older gen phone.

Infinix, moto, redmi gives no software updates.

This leaves us with samsung vivo & realme brands only in price range upto 15k which provide decent phones.

Is it correct?
Poco X series(mainly x2 & maybe x3) seem to had issues but never F series or recent X series. Moto comes with near stock android. Vivo is from same group as oppo & realme. Only samsung is different company from a different country(South Korea) but even samsung phones are known to have issues especially in their budget range models where many ppl reported hardware failure during/just after a long update as some online comments suggested samsung used some cheap soldering material which couldn't withstand prolonged heating during such long updates.
true_lies
true_lies #2373
Oct 10, 2023 at 5:46 PM
My college going nephew needs a new phone, about 20K (absolute max 25) with offers. Currently using Samsung M31s. Opting to exchange.
Been looking at a few options:
Motorola Edge 40 and Edge 40 neo
OnePlus Nord CE 3 5g
Recommended Poco F5 and Samsung A23 5G as well

Config of 8/128 preferred. Average to heavy user (no high end games/social media) and needs a change from heavy lag UIs. Good camera quality for the price.
How is the Dimensity processor in Moto compared to the Snapdragon phones for long term usage?
Any other suggestions are welcome.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2374
Oct 10, 2023 at 5:53 PM
My college going nephew needs a new phone, about 20K (absolute max 25) with offers. Currently using Samsung M31s. Opting to exchange.
Been looking at a few options:
Motorola Edge 40 and Edge 40 neo
OnePlus Nord CE 3 5g
Recommended Poco F5 and Samsung A23 5G as well

Config of 8/128 preferred. Average to heavy user (no high end games/social media) and needs a change from heavy lag UIs. Good camera quality for the price.
How is the Dimensity processor in Moto compared to the Snapdragon phones for long term usage?
Any other suggestions are welcome.
Poco F5 should be solid, camera is good for current sale price, but considered inferior to phones like NP1, obviously inferior to Pixel 6a.

SoC of Edge 40 is inferior to Poco F5's SoC, but is powerful enough to not be a con, unless gaming is a requirement. Moto has a curved display, so display protection is an issue. NP1's SoC is the weakest of the three, but a good light OS. I feel Nothing will be faster than Moto for updates, NP1 got stable A13 in Jan.

IMO watch reviews of F5, Edge 40 & NP1, take call on what is needed & what can be sacrificed.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2375
Oct 10, 2023 at 10:07 PM
F5 Price increased now.
Don't buy.
Wait for the next sale.
Track pricing using "buy hatke" chrome extension.
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OrrBitt #2376
Dec 16, 2023 at 1:07 PM
I'm not asking for buying advice, I just need to know what others think of this phone - Samsung Galaxy A05s. It has a Snapdragon 680 4G processor.

The 6GB RAM 128 GB storage version is available on Amazon for 15K. Is it a good price for a non-5G phone?

*gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a05s-12584.php
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2377
Dec 16, 2023 at 3:08 PM
I'm not asking for buying advice, I just need to know what others think of this phone - Samsung Galaxy A05s. It has a Snapdragon 680 4G processor.

The 6GB RAM 128 GB storage version is available on Amazon for 15K. Is it a good price for a non-5G phone?

Do not buy, get Moto G54 instead or if you really want Samsung, pay extra for M34.

With 5G already launched a year ago, why would you consider a 4G phone at 15k?
www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=12584&idPhone2=12503&idPhone3=11290

M34 6/128GB is 15k after coupon discount on amazon, I see no reason to even consider A05s over M34.
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OrrBitt #2378
Dec 16, 2023 at 5:12 PM
But the M34 has Exynos... I've used the M21 earlier and found it heated up a lot. Not sure if M34's Exynos 1280 has similar issues.

I wasn't going to buy it, the main thing I wanted to know is if a 4G phone at 15K is worth the money, to which you answered that it isn't. Thanks for the reply.

Btw, does anyone know if any Samsung phone around 20K has custom rom support? I checked a few models in xda but didn't find anything, found only redmi phones.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2379
Dec 16, 2023 at 10:44 PM
But the M34 has Exynos... I've used the M21 earlier and found it heated up a lot. Not sure if M34's Exynos 1280 has similar issues.

I wasn't going to buy it, the main thing I wanted to know is if a 4G phone at 15K is worth the money, to which you answered that it isn't. Thanks for the reply.

Btw, does anyone know if any Samsung phone around 20K has custom rom support? I checked a few models in xda but didn't find anything, found only redmi phones.
Exynos is bad indeed but at such low performance, not as big of an issue. My aunt has it, she is satisfied.

My first suggestion is Moto G54 but there are people who want Samsung & say no to Chinese phones, so M34 is decent enough for them.

I doubt you will find much luck with custom ROMs on any Samsung phones except flagships. Exynos & Mediatek SoCs have poor ROM support in general.
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OrrBitt #2380
Jan 26, 2024 at 5:53 PM
The Samsung A05s (SD 680, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage) phone is available on Amazon and Flipkart at 13K, compared to 15K about a month earlier.

This is just for info, in case anyone wants to buy. It's a 4G phone (see discussion above).
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2381
Jan 27, 2024 at 9:17 AM
The Samsung A05s (SD 680, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage) phone is available on Amazon and Flipkart at 13K, compared to 15K about a month earlier.

This is just for info, in case anyone wants to buy. It's a 4G phone (see discussion above).
No one should buy that even at 11-12k, get Redmi 12 5G or Poco M6 pro 5G for closer to 11k price. M34 at 15-16k is a much better deal for a Samsung phone.
shreeux
shreeux #2382
Jan 27, 2024 at 11:55 AM
No one should buy that even at 11-12k, get Redmi 12 5G or Poco M6 pro 5G for closer to 11k price. M34 at 15-16k is a much better deal for a Samsung phone.

Now using Redmi Note 3, bought on 2016...Now lagging, some apps not able to install...still manage.,
2years back battery replaced due to bulge other than no issues.

What about?

Redmi 13C 5G
8 GB + 256 GB,
₹14,499
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2383
Jan 27, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Now using Redmi Note 3, bought on 2016...Now lagging, some apps not able to install...still manage.,
2years back battery replaced due to bulge other than no issues.

What about?

Redmi 13C 5G
8 GB + 256 GB,
₹14,499
No

Poco M6 pro 5G is 12.5k after offers for 8/256GB variant.

www.flipkart.com/poco-m6-pro-5g-power-black-256-gb/p/itme40c1e1538153?pid=MOBGVGDQ5MV3HPEZ
www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=12726&idPhone2=12452&idPhone3=11290
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OrrBitt #2384
Jan 28, 2024 at 10:11 AM
No

Poco M6 pro 5G is 12.5k after offers for 8/256GB variant.

www.flipkart.com/poco-m6-pro-5g-power-black-256-gb/p/itme40c1e1538153?pid=MOBGVGDQ5MV3HPEZ
www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=12726&idPhone2=12452&idPhone3=11290

That's a really good price.

Any info on whether it has call recording without announcement? I searched Flipkart and found both yes and no answers.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2385
Jan 28, 2024 at 12:21 PM
That's a really good price.

Any info on whether it has call recording without announcement? I searched Flipkart and found both yes and no answers.
Watch reviews of that Poco or Redmi 12 5G & see if any Indian reviewer mentions the call recording situation. IMO it will at least have call recording with announcement.
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #2386
Feb 4, 2024 at 12:25 AM
options under 20000? the lesser the better. calls, sms, whatsapp are the only work. i have chosen Samsung M34.
decided against motorola because the power button of moto g5s+ got broken and the service centre told me that the whole back panel (price 6000) will be changed as the button comes only with it. (the girl there herself was very uncomfortable at this and asked the technician why will someone spend 6000 for a button.) spare parts needs to be ordered from company.
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2387
Feb 4, 2024 at 9:35 AM
options under 20000? the lesser the better. calls, sms, whatsapp are the only work. i have chosen Samsung M34.
decided against motorola because the power button of moto g5s+ got broken and the service centre told me that the whole back panel (price 6000) will be changed as the button comes only with it. (the girl there herself was very uncomfortable at this and asked the technician why will someone spend 6000 for a button.) spare parts needs to be ordered from company.
M34 is ok choice, if you want Samsung. Its major con is SoC. I highly doubt it will be smooth after 3 OS updates, it will get updates till Android 17.
vidhubhushan
vidhubhushan #2388
Feb 4, 2024 at 9:39 AM
M34 is ok choice, if you want Samsung. Its major con is SoC. I highly doubt it will be smooth after 3 OS updates, it will get updates till Android 17.
thanks. i too thought the same. any other option apart from samsung and motorola?
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2389
Feb 4, 2024 at 10:12 AM
thanks. i too thought the same. any other option apart from samsung and motorola?
Poco X6 for a bit more than 20k is good or Moto G84 for a clean OS experience. Check their reviews at GSMArena.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2390
Feb 7, 2024 at 3:31 PM
11R vs 12R vs S23 vs any other?
(camera > performance > storage > ram > all redmi note 7s features)

Is OnePlus 12R good buy now? compared to previous 11R pricing is same. Not in hurry to buy.
and now budget is increased to 45k so 256 GB purchasable (but still no 512GB or 1TB in 2024)

if 1 image size above 10 mb then 15K+ photos can be stored
I don't know how much photos other users (those who buy mobile for camera, photography etc) store on their flagship devices (Ultra, pro etc) without any online backup solution
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2391
Feb 7, 2024 at 7:16 PM
11R vs 12R vs S23 vs any other?
(camera > performance > storage > ram > all redmi note 7s features)

Is OnePlus 12R good buy now? compared to previous 11R pricing is same. Not in hurry to buy.
and now budget is increased to 45k so 256 GB purchasable (but still no 512GB or 1TB in 2024)

if 1 image size above 10 mb then 15K+ photos can be stored
I don't know how much photos other users (those who buy mobile for camera, photography etc) store on their flagship devices (Ultra, pro etc) without any online backup solution
My S20FE with heic extension stores 12MP images mostly under 2MB.

Yes, 12R 256GB one is a great choice. Don't have high expectations from camera, especially the ultrawide. Primary rear cam & selfie cam are good even though not the best. Higher battery capacity + 8 Gen 2 makes for a great combination.

S23 has been going for 55k for 128GB model & 60k for 256GB. If you are willing to wait a few months (there's a sale in May usually, else in Oct sale I expect it to be under 40k), this will be a better choice. Cons of S23 vs OP 12R will be slower charging, lower battery life & smaller size. Pros of S23 - Smaller size (this is kind of personal preference), lighter in weight, better UI, better camera package with good ultrawide & telephoto. Both of them will get updates till Android 17.
W
Feb 7, 2024 at 11:39 PM
I don't know how much photos other users (those who buy mobile for camera, photography etc) store on their flagship devices (Ultra, pro etc) without any online backup solution
Using online cloud as backup is recommended anyway for mobile phone nowadays because mobile has more chances of being stolen/physically damaged when on the move.
TigerKing
TigerKing #2393
Feb 8, 2024 at 10:25 PM
My S20FE with heic extension stores 12MP images mostly under 2MB.

Yes, 12R 256GB one is a great choice. Don't have high expectations from camera, especially the ultrawide. Primary rear cam & selfie cam are good even though not the best. Higher battery capacity + 8 Gen 2 makes for a great combination.

S23 has been going for 55k for 128GB model & 60k for 256GB. If you are willing to wait a few months (there's a sale in May usually, else in Oct sale I expect it to be under 40k), this will be a better choice. Cons of S23 vs OP 12R will be slower charging, lower battery life & smaller size. Pros of S23 - Smaller size (this is kind of personal preference), lighter in weight, better UI, better camera package with good ultrawide & telephoto. Both of them will get updates till Android 17.
another addition
iQOO neo 9 pro = Sony 50 MP IMX920
vs
12R = Sony 50 MP IMX890 Camera System
still no 512GB or 1TB storage
I can wait for this too.
or should I prebook (for discounts)
or buy 12r
or wait for more reviews after 22 feb
TigerKing
TigerKing #2395
Feb 27, 2024 at 2:19 PM
@omega44-xt
OnePlus 12r vs iqoo neo 9 pro vs 11r 512 GB
which one will be better?
(camera > performance > storage > ram)
omega44-xt
omega44-xt #2396
Feb 28, 2024 at 8:19 AM
@omega44-xt
OnePlus 12r vs iqoo neo 9 pro vs 11r 512 GB
which one will be better?
(camera > performance > storage > ram)
There are reviews online. Can ignore 11R IMO, 512GB is overkill for most easily. 256GB is ideal at that budget. So that leaves 12R & Neo 9 pro. Both have 3 OS update promise, similarly heavy OS but iQoo might have bloatwares vs OP. Camera & its processing should be identical as both are BBK companies. OP 12R has UFS 3.1 vs UFS 4.0 on Neo 9's 256GB variant. Anyways you will use a tempered glass on both, so doubt lack of Gorilla glass will matter a lot on Neo 9. Plastic frame is similarly not a concern at all, heck I want more premium feeling plastic back phones instead of glass back.

IMO just check comparison videos & decide if OP 12R feels worth the premium. 8/256GB Neo 9 pro is well priced.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf28BLCd8B8
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OrrBitt #2397
May 7, 2024 at 10:28 PM
*www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=12452&idPhone2=12446#diff-

Poco M6 Pro 5G and Redmi 12 5G both have the same features, yet the Poco M6 Pro costs Rs. 10K while the Redmi 12 5G costs Rs. 12500 at present on Amazon. Any reason why the Redmi is more costly?