Want a best android smartphone experience

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hello friends i am in the market to purchase best android smartphone , coming from an iphone 4s looking for a different
experience!, budget is not a problem but will be happy if it will be down to 40k :-D

thanks in advance!

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1. Budget - 45k will be happy if it stays below 40k :-D

2. Display type and size- should be above 4inc
3. Form Factor -touchscreen
4. Preferred choice of brand -any just want the best experience
5. What camera option you want?- it should have front facing camera and rear camera should have minimum of 8megapixel
6. Preferred operating system- android
7.Preferred connectivity options - wifi, 3g both.
8.Preferred applications- what's best can get in budget
9.Primary use of handset - [Gaming] it should do extremely well in gaming !
Any other info that you want to share - nothing just tell me which is best in my budget and should do well in gaming.

Xperia Z1

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rhitwick said:
Xperia Z1

what about note 3 which is better note 3 or z1 ?

Get LG G2. Better than both Z1 and Note 3.

abuzar said:
what about note 3 which is better note 3 or z1 ?

The screen size is too big to carry and use as a 'phone'
'Note' is a phablet IMO.

sushovan said:
Get LG G2. Better than both Z1 and Note 3.

Well few things I would like to mention...

Z1>Better camera
Z1>Better looking phone, G2 has a button on its backside which really makes it ugly
Z1>Option for SD card (well, decisive factor for me)
Z1>Single glass body, compare this to plastic body of both G2 and Note 3. OP being a former Apple user might feel odd holding a plastic body phone this time.

b/w, check out these two links
LG G2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs. Sony Xperia Z1: The triumvirate - GSMArena.com
Sony Xperia Z1 vs LG G2

It is widely known fact that Z1 heats like a boiler. heck, may users have even said that it refuses to open camera app telling that the phone is too hot. and The so much hyped 20 MP camera is only marginally better than 13 MP of LG G2's.

*i.imgur.com/AP77gTV.png

I'm using Xperia Z and i know about this heat issue first hand. No, I'm not defending it.

The reason is the Single body architecture. There is no way air could flow inside the phone and cool it off like other plastic body based phones.
Any single body phone would suffer this issue.

Well, let OP reply what he thinks of this.

rhitwick said:
Xperia Z1

abuzar said:
what about note 3 which is better note 3 or z1 ?

sushovan said:
Get LG G2. Better than both Z1 and Note 3.

Nexus 5 ripping all of them in every field( except in camera) and at cheaper price 33k for 32GB model

ankush28 said:
Nexus 5 ripping all of them in every field( except in camera) and at cheaper price 33k for 32GB model

+100000000000 for this. Look no further than this.

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Thanks guys for you response ,
I saw many people suggesting nexus 5 I just wanted to know is lg a good brand and will it be good for gaming ?
And as for note 3 size is not a problem for me but recently I heard that Indian model of note3 is quite different and not quite as fast as note3 which is supplied in European countries . So tell me which phone will do the best in gaming. And as far as Xperia z1 it's body looks fantastic! But I don"t know about performance ,frankly speaking I don"t have that much idea about android phones :-(

And if any new smartphone is coming out this month or next than I can wait until that.

Like people have already mentioned, heating is a well known issue with Z1. If you think you can handle the heat, go for it . Lol. Just kidding.

I'd say go for Nexus 5 if you do not mind a slightly lower quality of cam. Since its from Google, you will get updates faster than any other phone, thus enabling you to have a better Android Experience.

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prehistoricgamer said:
Like people have already mentioned, heating is a well known issue with Z1. If you think you can handle the heat, go for it . Lol. Just kidding.

I'd say go for Nexus 5 if you do not mind a slightly lower quality of cam. Since its from Google, you will get updates faster than any other phone, thus enabling you to have a better Android Experience.

though i like good camera but i can suffice without it.
on the other hand , i wanted to know how is note 3 indian version ?

note3 is good..but imo, its overpriced...
For best android experience but average camera experience : Nexus 5
For a good android experience & better camera experience : z1.

If you want an awesome screen, go for lg g2.

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i am really confused, i wanted to know is it just a right time to buy a new smartphone ?
and now i am leaning towards nexus 5 as its really having a good performance !

i'd suggest if u can wait, pls do wait for nexus5 to release..it should be happening by end of this month.. it indeed has a beast inside it.

abuzar said:
i am really confused, i wanted to know is it just a right time to buy a new smartphone ?
and now i am leaning towards nexus 5 as its really having a good performance !

It's real easy... If you want a phablet... don't look anywhere else go for note 3...
I don't know about the G2.... The z1 is according to digit itself is awesome phone... i think you should wait for the galaxy s5 as it have 8MP OiS (optical image stabilization).. Am gonna buy the Note3 in two weeks... tell you my opinion if you are ok to wait for me

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no, i saw 3d benchmark and note3 N9000 [Indian version] is very much behind the note 3 SN800 version indeed lower than nexus 5 aswell , and i think galaxy s5 will be launched in march so its a long time , i think i will go with nexus 5 as it looks really a beast of a device!

The only turn down for me for Nexus 5 is the battery. 2300 mAh is really low on that kinda h/w.

rhitwick said:
The only turn down for me for Nexus 5 is the battery. 2300 mAh is really low on that kinda h/w.

So, battery life won't be good....... N4 had 2100 mAh. But its good enough to last you a day. I charge my phone to 100% in morning before leaving for class & it easily lasts till evening(i play games in it in intervals b/w classes)

Maybe Google has optimised battery usage in kitkat, we won't know unless detailed review is out

anupam_pb said:
So, battery life won't be good....... N4 had 2100 mAh. But its good enough to last you a day. I charge my phone to 100% in morning before leaving for class & it easily lasts till evening(i play games in it in intervals b/w classes)

Dude, seriously?!

I've Z which has 2300 mAh battery.
Always on 3G, gmail on, twitter and fb on.
I do gaming (Candy Crush and PVZ 2)
Hardly lasts 5 hours. And add to it listening songs.

IDK the usage of OP, but if he's a heavy user 2300 mAh on Android is nothing.

3G is a big time battery sucker.
So, yeah, on 3G battery would die in a matter of hours. Also apps such as FB are notorious for sucking juice too.

I use 3G. But keep phone on 2G mode. Only turn on 3G when high speeds are needed.

Keeping a power bank is also a good idea, since mobiles are simply not able to keeping pace with battery requirements.

yeah, like vyom said, keep a power bank with you..it helps if the battery capacity is low..

Sony recently released a PORTABLE CHARGER..

Sony CP-V3/B USB Portable Charger - Sony: Flipkart.com

My Nexus gave best screen on time of 4hr 30min approx on single charge(100>1%) with auto brightness & wifi connected.

According CNET's review, screen on time has greatly increased: 8.5 hrs on wifi & 7 hrs on LTE. Now I'm eagerly waiting for 4.4 upgrade for my Nexus 4 with the hope of improved battery life
Google Nexus 5 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review

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My main usage will be gaming , Facebook and camera shoot , so as far as gaming concern I think nexus 5 is beast!
But yes as others have said battery could be a problem , so I wanted to ask which has better gaming performance in gaming z1 or nexus5 ? Or any other in same price range about 40k

abuzar said:
My main usage will be gaming , Facebook and camera shoot , so as far as gaming concern I think nexus 5 is beast!
But yes as others have said battery could be a problem , so I wanted to ask which has better gaming performance in gaming z1 or nexus5 ? Or any other in same price range about 40k

Acc. to GSMarena, Z1 has screen on time of ~6 hours
If CNET is to be believed, then Nexus 5 has screen on time of ~7hrs

So N5 is better........... Wait for GSMarena's detailed review, it should be out in a week or two(max.)

do wait for Nexus 5,it will be launching by end of this month
*www.flipkart.com/nexus-5/p/itmdq9vxq6nswafg
LG Google Nexus 5 16 GB (Black) Price, Reviews, Specs & Buy Online in India - Snapdeal.com

It will save 10-12k for you

In VFM factor I dont think Z1, note 3 is even there in race.
Note 3 is highly overpriced

Have a look at HTC One.

Z1 and G2 are other options in this field along with Samsung S4 and N3.

N5 battery at 2300mah will not last a day if you are a heavy user. It has a very average backup.

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xtremevicky said:
Have a look at HTC One.

Z1 and G2 are other options in this field along with Samsung S4 and N3.

N5 battery at 2300mah will not last a day if you are a heavy user. It has a very average backup.

The main war now is betweent nexus 5 and lg g2 , as far as gaming concern I am confuse which will serve me better
Some shows nexus5 other shows lg g2, as lg g2 will be getting android 4.4 (kit kat) version , and kit kat version uses less ram so i am confuse which will be better for gaming :-?

As far as battery life is concerned, CNET's review is not good. GSM Arena's battery tests are out, Nexus 5 is not a much improvement over Nexus 4.
LG Nexus 5 battery life test - GSMArena Blog

Just expand the test results & you will find that G2 has much better battery life(almost double screen on time)

If I have to make a choice, then it would be Optimus G2(since budget of 40k)

Still Nexus 5 is great phone for its price. But after seeing battery tests, I would prefer S4 instead of 32GB N5 for budget of 33k(due to better battery life & native 3G video calling)

Don't know about LG, but Samsung's phones have native 3G video calling. I used it atleast once a week in my S2. Now its not there in N4. Even Sony phones doesn't have it. (Please don't suggest me using video calling over internet, as my home town has poor internet speed)

abuzar said:
The main war now is betweent nexus 5 and lg g2 , as far as gaming concern I am confuse which will serve me better
Some shows nexus5 other shows lg g2, as lg g2 will be getting android 4.4 (kit kat) version , and kit kat version uses less ram so i am confuse which will be better for gaming

Yes N5 is optimized for 512 MB RAM devices but anyday the G2 will be better for gaming. There wont be much difference but I think G2 would better.

anupam_pb said:
As far as battery life is concerned, CNET's review is not good. GSM Arena's battery tests are out, Nexus 5 is not a much improvement over Nexus 4.
LG Nexus 5 battery life test - GSMArena Blog

Just expand the test results & you will find that G2 has much better battery life(almost double screen on time)

If I have to make a choice, then it would be Optimus G2(since budget of 40k)

Still Nexus 5 is great phone for its price. But after seeing battery tests, I would prefer S4 instead of 32GB N5 for budget of 33k(due to better battery life & native 3G video calling)

Don't know about LG, but Samsung's phones have native 3G video calling. I used it atleast once a week in my S2. Now its not there in N4. Even Sony phones doesn't have it. (Please don't suggest me using video calling over internet, as my home town has poor internet speed)

It was no brainer that the 2300 mah was going to be nothing but average.

@OP all snapdragon 800 devices will fare more or less equally well when it comes to gaming so better base your choice on other factors which are of prime importance to you like battery , camera if they matter to you, IMO id recommend G2 as your budget is ~40-45k range and has added advantage of 13mp OIS cam + supposedly better battery life and as for the kitkat optimisations they'll come to G2 to also with the official update.

That is IF at all it gets any software updates.

LG 2012 Flagship Optimus G launched on 4.1.2. More than 1 year later still on 4.1.2 with no official announcement about 4.2.2 or 4.3

LG 2013 first half flagship Optimus G PRO launched on 4.1.2, still running 4.1.2 with no official announcement on 4.2 or 4.3 update.

LG G2 Android 4.4 KitKat update has been confirmed and it will start rolling out in December 2013.

and whats the use of update it it brings more bugs than before that make phones almost unusable? look at what 4.2 update did to Xperia L. And with the rapid growth of CyanogenMod more than ever , the so called official updates have will be of no use soon.

sushovan said:
LG G2 Android 4.4 KitKat update has been confirmed and it will start rolling out in December 2013.

and whats the use of update it it brings more bugs than before that make phones almost unusable? look at what 4.2 update did to Xperia L. And with the rapid growth of CyanogenMod more than ever , the so called official updates have will be of no use soon.

Really? A leak document (not from LG) is confirmation for you ? There were similar "leaks" for Optimus G and G Pro as well but yet those two phones are still running 4.1.2. Where did LG Mobile release any statement about 4.3 or 4.4 for G2? Nowhere.

If LG was really that serious their last 2 flagships wouldn't still be stuck on 4.1.2 with no news of even 4.2.2 !

@OP

Just go and check out G2, Z1 and Note 3 at a multi brand store and get whichever you like more. There isn't a huge difference between them performance wise ( although Note 3 is the weakest of the bunch due to Exynos chip in the Indian variant). G2 is a great phone but it might not get any future updates going by LG's past track record. So keep that in mind if updates matter to you and you don't want to flash Cyanogen Mod on your device to get the latest updates.

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i am not going with sony as i don't like their layout, as far as update concern that's the only thing that worries me as -randomuser111-
said that lg don't often update their smartphone and i do want regular updates.

Nexus 5 is a great device! but battery is somewhat disappointing and i will play games heavily and I think it will eat battery fast. so now i just need to conform the battery issue and lg g2 update before deciding which one to buy .
and the final things that worries me is how good the brand lg is ?

abuzar said:
and the final things that worries me is how good the brand lg is ?

Lol.. if you want to have a taste of LG, just goto the LG Optimus P500 thread here on TDF. :lol:

Key to good and unbiased decision making: Judge the product not the brand.

abuzar said:
i am not going with sony as i don't like their layout, as far as update concern that's the only thing that worries me as -randomuser111-
said that lg don't often update their smartphone and i do want regular updates.

Nexus 5 is a great device! but battery is somewhat disappointing and i will play games heavily and I think it will eat battery fast. so now i just need to conform the battery issue and lg g2 update before deciding which one to buy .
and the final things that worries me is how good the brand lg is ?

Then you need to decide between Note 3 and Nexus 5.

You could probably get the Nexus 5 and use a portable power bank for extra backup.

Or...... get an Iphone 5s. It has superior gaming performance compared to all Android flagships but with a much smaller screen and resolution.