Wants to Buy New Phone Budget 12K

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1. Budget?
12-14K Max

2. Display type and size?
Bigger the better

3. Dual sim?
Yes

4. Preferred choice of brand?
Except Samsung, and other Chinese brands

5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)?
Both front as well as primary, FM radio, Vibrant colour, Good Battery Back up is must

6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc).
Want to run following apps.. GMAIL, EVERNOTE, TWITTER, FB, video recordings, Youtube, Google Maps, LinkedIn,Flipboard, Candy Crush, Net Banking Apps, Require notes as well

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

8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)?
Except gaming wants to do everything.

9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
As of now Nokia 730

10. Any other info that you want to share
No

+1 to Moto G (2014)

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asus zenfone 5

*i.imgur.com/OBUs0Fh.jpg

Go for moto g 2014 if you want android and if you want to try windows go for lumia 730

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^He already using Lumia 730.

@OP I would suggest Zenphone 5 Since you will not use it for gamming this device will easily last for 2 days.

Easy choice. Moto G(2014)

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Minion said:
^He already using Lumia 730.

@OP I would suggest Zenphone 5 Since you will not use it for gamming this device will easily last for 2 days.

I thought he was considering L730.

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First Of all Thank u guys for your suggestions and Sorry for late reply.

I was on travel and can't visit the thread. So here is few updates from my side:

Currently I have iphone 4 from past 3 years and looking for following new features:

1. Recently I have opportunity to have Lumia 520 and I don't like windows OS at all.

So Now I am looking for Droids only. Recently Google came up with Lollipop update so looking for mobile having the same.

Also wants to have at least 5" screen and 5 MP sec. camera and 2 GB RAM.

Budget is still 12K only.

chintan786 said:
First Of all Thank u guys for your suggestions and Sorry for late reply.

I was on travel and can't visit the thread. So here is few updates from my side:

Currently I have iphone 4 from past 3 years and looking for following new features:

1. Recently I have opportunity to have Lumia 520 and I don't like windows OS at all.

So Now I am looking for Droids only. Recently Google came up with Lollipop update so looking for mobile having the same.

Also wants to have at least 5" screen and 5 MP sec. camera and 2 GB RAM.

Budget is still 12K only.

All those aren't possible at one time. You either get 5" screen, 2 GB RAM, very late lollipop update in q1 2015 (Zenphone 5) or 5" screen, 1 GB RAM, lollipop update rolling out right now (Moto G 2014). 5 MP secondary camera phones will have 1 gb ram, be stuck on kitkat forever and mostly be from crap rebranders like Mircocrap, karbonn, etc.

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SaiyanGoku said:
All those aren't possible at one time. You either get 5" screen, 2 GB RAM, very late lollipop update in q1 2015 (Zenphone 5) or 5" screen, 1 GB RAM, lollipop update rolling out right now (Moto G 2014). 5 MP secondary camera phones will have 1 gb ram, be stuck on kitkat forever and mostly be from crap rebranders like Mircocrap, karbonn, etc.

thanks for your reply... So wants to know what are my options. I can wait for 1-2 months and also increase budget for 18K

chintan786 said:
thanks for your reply... So wants to know what are my options. I can wait for 1-2 months and also increase budget for 18K

unless it is a Motorola or Nexus, don't expect Lollipop anytime soon. Even Samsung's flagship will receive lollipop sometime in Q1 2015. midrange mobiles from Asus & Sony (only 2 brand worth checking) should receive it sometime in Q2 2015 or later. And as an owner of 2nd gen Moto G, this mobile can run anything so long the processor can handle. ram is almost never a limiting factor.

my suggestion: settle for Moto G or at 22k you have OnePlus One. don't go for overpriced midrange currently available in 15-20k space.

Moto g 1st Gen started getting 5.0 in India.

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Dear Friends Recently seen HTC 820. wants to know your opinion. although it is way more than my budget of 12K but may be I can afford after 1 month

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chintan786 said:
1. Budget?
12-14K Max

2. Display type and size?
Bigger the better

3. Dual sim?
Yes

4. Preferred choice of brand?
Except Samsung, and other Chinese brands

5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)?
Both front as well as primary, FM radio, Vibrant colour, Good Battery Back up is must

6. Preferred operating system? (Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc).
Want to run following apps.. GMAIL, EVERNOTE, TWITTER, FB, video recordings, Youtube, Google Maps, LinkedIn,Flipboard, Candy Crush, Net Banking Apps, Require notes as well

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

8. Primary use of handset (multimedia, camera, internet, gaming etc)?
Except gaming wants to do everything.

9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration?
As of now Nokia 730

10. Any other info that you want to share
No

just get the 730!! fantastic phone and has all the apps you need except official google apps(3rd party solutions work very well and microsofts own services are very superior)
the camera on the 730 blows every other phone in that budget and the battery life is roughly 1.5 days

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chintan786 said:
Dear Friends Recently seen HTC 820. wants to know your opinion. although it is way more than my budget of 12K but may be I can afford after 1 month

That is a over priced phone buddy no point in getting that either get moto G 2014 of zenphone 5 if you need better camera and 2GB ram.

Or l730 is you willing to try a different OS.

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Hi

I am confused from where I will get a new phone from online or an offline store?
Can any body help me out?

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Zenphone 5 battery sucks. Online reviews didn't say this regarding HTC 820.

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$hadow said:
Or l730 is you willing to try a different OS.

thanks but not interested in Lumia or for tht matter Windows OS at all. they are boring

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DEAL HUNTER said:
Hi

I am confused from where I will get a new phone from online or an offline store?
Can any body help me out?

Go with Online Stores with eyes closed like Fk and amazon. can't say the same for the rest.

DEAL HUNTER said:
Hi

I am confused from where I will get a new phone from online or an offline store?
Can any body help me out?

If you want good phones at right price, buy online.

chintan786 said:
Zenphone 5 battery sucks. Online reviews didn't say this regarding HTC 820.

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Correction. Zenfone 5's battery used to suck with Android Jellybean. Kitkat seems to have solved Zenfone 5's battery problems for good. My zenfone 5 now lasts almost a day with only 70 % charging. Also screen on time while browsing has improved significantly(As in earlier I used to get only 2.30 to 3 hours screen on time while web browsing but right now getting more than 4 hours). :smile:

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Ronnie012 said:
^
Correction. Zenfone 5's battery used to suck with Android Jellybean. Kitkat seems to have solved Zenfone 5's battery problems for good. My zenfone 5 now lasts almost a day with only 70 % charging. Also screen on time while browsing has improved significantly(As in earlier I used to get only 2.30 to 3 hours screen on time while web browsing but right now getting more than 4 hours).

Dear Ronnie, Thanks for your comments. May be you are right but I still not buying Zen Phone. After going through what you said I searching Mobiles again and this time I am looking for LG g3 Stylus. Of course it has Media Tek procy but Battery is 3000mAh.
I am not into games at all on mobiles. I wish I able to decide between this two... HTC 820 and LG G3 stylus might look into Samsung Note 3 also.

^ Oneplus One>> Desire 820, G3 Stylus and Note 3 and is more closer to your budget.

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SaiyanGoku said:
^ Oneplus One>> Desire 820, G3 Stylus and Note 3 and is more closer to your budget.

thanks Saiyangoku... this sounds more rational now.

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BTW can any one tell me which are the good shop(s) or area in New Delhi where I can check and buy above Mobile phones

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SaiyanGoku said:
^ Oneplus One>> Desire 820, G3 Stylus and Note 3 and is more closer to your budget.

very true
though I quite liked desire 820,only thing is its back is a bit slippery to hold and its a bit too large
1st preference should be OPO though,amazing phone!!

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chintan786 said:
thanks Saiyangoku... this sounds more rational now.

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BTW can any one tell me which are the good shop(s) or area in New Delhi where I can check and buy above Mobile phones

One Plus One is invite-only and amazon exclusive
if you want an invite,check out the one plus one invite sharing thread in the forums

According to review on flipkart some user facing problem on screen . is it very poor ???/?

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ramakanta said:
According to review on flipkart some user facing problem on screen . is it very poor ???/?

which phone? Desire 820? you can have manufacturing defects with any handset i havent seen any issues with my friends Desire 820

chintan786 said:
Dear Ronnie, Thanks for your comments. May be you are right but I still not buying Zen Phone. After going through what you said I searching Mobiles again and this time I am looking for LG g3 Stylus. Of course it has Media Tek procy but Battery is 3000mAh.
I am not into games at all on mobiles. I wish I able to decide between this two... HTC 820 and LG G3 stylus might look into Samsung Note 3 also.

Dear Chintan, I only corrected your statement. What to buy, which to buy and where to buy is up to you.

P.s - There's a Croma retail store near south ex 2. I think you might get an HTC 820 at a decent rate over there. Another is efuture in nehru place.

kkn13 said:
which phone? Desire 820? you can have manufacturing defects with any handset i havent seen any issues with my friends Desire 820

sorry !!

it is for Asus Zenfone 5 !!?? :cry:

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ramakanta said:
sorry !!

it is for Asus Zenfone 5 !!??

you mean the review where the reviewer presses the display and it temporarily shows a mark just like on a laptop display
i think that one is overrated

kkn13 said:
you mean the review where the reviewer presses the display and it temporarily shows a mark just like on a laptop display
i think that one is overrated

so should I buy it or any thing else ??? :cry:

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ramakanta said:
so should I buy it or any thing else ???

Yeah Its a great buy imho,all the ones mentioned are, depends on your preference really

kkn13 said:
Yeah Its a great buy imho,all the ones mentioned are, depends on your preference really

I am confusing about screen ????

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ramakanta said:
I am confusing about screen ????

screen is good enough,especially at that price

kkn13 said:
screen is good enough,especially at that price

I am talking about if drop from hand ???

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ramakanta said:
I am talking about if drop from hand ???

Get a good case(silicon only,no flipcases) and you wont have to worry much imho

maybe a user of the same phone can elaborate more

kkn13 said:
Get a good case(silicon only,no flipcases) and you wont have to worry much imho
maybe a user of the same phone can elaborate more

ok thank you .

silicon only - means which type.. ???

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ramakanta said:
ok thank you .

silicon only - means which type.. ???

rubber finish

ramakanta said:
I am talking about if drop from hand ???

^Dropped my zf5 many times on concrete floors, rocks and roads. Also hit it carelessly on walls. Not a scratch (I'm using this back coer btw - nCase Back Cover for Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG - nCase : Flipkart.com)

Ronnie012 said:
^Dropped my zf5 many times on concrete floors, rocks and roads. Also hit it carelessly on walls. Not a scratch (I'm using this back coer btw - nCase Back Cover for Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG - nCase : Flipkart.com)

if only used for only calling, then how long last the battery ??

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Ronnie012 said:
^Dropped my zf5 many times on concrete floors, rocks and roads. Also hit it carelessly on walls. Not a scratch (I'm using this back coer btw - nCase Back Cover for Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG - nCase : Flipkart.com)

ramakanta said:
ok thank you .

silicon only - means which type.. ???

this cover seems good btw