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which mobile best under Rs.20k..? Galaxy vs Optimus vs Nokia 701. Help me guys.......

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kool
kool Original post #1
Nov 26, 2011 at 8:06 PM
Guys... I really need ur suggestion buying a mobile for my friend working in infosys, mysore. He has Airtel SIM.

My Budget: Rs.18k-20k (I cant increase)
What i want:
1)Touch screen
2)Good battery backup
3)any OS, either symbian or Android
4)want for long use for 2years
5)must have 3G video calling
6)if Android, can i upgrade later to v3, sandwich icecream?
7)Mobile that dont hangs

I've checked these mobiles on Google only, never used these. So whats ur suggestion.

Nokia 701
Samsung Galaxy S
LG Optimus Black
LG optimus 2x


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*asf-mobiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Optimus-2x-vs.-Galaxy-S-2-Video.jpg
clmlbx
clmlbx #2
Nov 26, 2011 at 8:42 PM
Re: which mobile best under Rs.20k..? Galaxy vs Optimus vs Nokia 701. Help me guys...

I don't think LG optimus 2x is in your budget. Second if Battery Backup is very Important to you then any android phone will not give you Backup more then day (10-12 hours max)if you use it fully..

It is Android v4 Icecream sandwich

SE Neo V is best phone under 20K mark IMO
kbar1
kbar1 #3
Nov 26, 2011 at 9:37 PM
Since your friend doesn't care about the os, Nokia 701 might be worth looking at. Its the fastest symbian phone, and will get updates . Battery backup is also quite good.

If android, then neo would be good. Confirmed update to ics. Samsung hasn't confirmed about galaxy s.
AndroidFan
Nov 26, 2011 at 9:47 PM
Re: which mobile best under Rs.20k..? Galaxy vs Optimus vs Nokia 701. Help me guys...

My first and only Android option in that price range would be Samsung Nexus S... Its my dream phone and will get the latest Android Ice Cream Sandwich update before other OEM devices...

Also, check out Samsung Omnia W which is in your friend's budget. It is a WP7 based phone and is awesome... Highly recommended...

I don't know how Nokia 701 Symbian Bella overall experience compares with Android, but I wouldn't bet on it...
kbar1
kbar1 #5
Nov 26, 2011 at 9:56 PM
I don't think LG optimus 2x is in your budget.

Indeed, its selling for 22k at adexmart. Go for it if you can.

Edit: selling for less in other sites.
kbar1
kbar1 #6
Nov 26, 2011 at 9:59 PM
My first and only Android option in that price range would be Samsung Nexus S... Its my dream phone and will get the latest Android Ice Cream Sandwich update before other OEM devices...


I don't know how Nokia 701 Symbian Bella overall experience compares with Android, but I wouldn't bet on it...

I agree, but nexus s is kinda hard to find these days.

Belle is rather smooth. It just doesn't have huge app catalog like android.
R
rhlravi #7
Nov 26, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Re: which mobile best under Rs.20k..? Galaxy vs Optimus vs Nokia 701. Help me guys...

Actually, the Optimus 2x is within his budget. It is available for 19k(with coupon) or 20k(without coupon) in letsbuy.com. Undoubtedly the best option in this segment. Its slightly buggy software can be fixed by flashing a custom ROM like CM7. Will also get ICS update via CM9 as well as officially.
sujoyp
sujoyp #8
Nov 26, 2011 at 11:31 PM
Re: which mobile best under Rs.20k..? Galaxy vs Optimus vs Nokia 701. Help me guys...

I find LG optimus 2x deal the best @19k in letsbuy.com (use AMEXLB coupen code for 1k discount)

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MetalheadGautham
Nov 27, 2011 at 9:11 AM
Re: which mobile best under Rs.20k..? Galaxy vs Optimus vs Nokia 701. Help me guys...

Optimus 2x any day. Its gonna get the ICS update soon, if not with LG official then CM9.
kbar1
kbar1 #10
Nov 27, 2011 at 4:20 PM
Icecream sandwich confirmed for 2x, but seeing that it took LG a year to release gingerbread, i shudder to think how long ics would take.
ofabhishek
Nov 27, 2011 at 4:28 PM
Re: which mobile best under Rs.20k..? Galaxy vs Optimus vs Nokia 701. Help me guys...

I find LG optimus 2x deal the best @19k in letsbuy.com (use AMEXLB coupen code for 1k discount)


Have u really checked the coupon... no particular coupon working in general nowadays in letsbuy... (eg. Only American Exp card holder can use "AMEXLB" coupon)
sujoyp
sujoyp #12
Nov 27, 2011 at 5:59 PM
Re: which mobile best under Rs.20k..? Galaxy vs Optimus vs Nokia 701. Help me guys...

I have not used the coupon but it actually reduce the amount after coupon applied...ultimately after that screen u go for payment..soo I think it works (only on products costing 2k and above)
ofabhishek
Nov 28, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Re: which mobile best under Rs.20k..? Galaxy vs Optimus vs Nokia 701. Help me guys...

I have not used the coupon but it actually reduce the amount after coupon applied...ultimately after that screen u go for payment..soo I think it works (only on products costing 2k and above)


But on the next page when u select any payment method other than "American Express" it says : Coupon is only valid for American Express payment method
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Today Letsbuy issued a coupon of 5% Off on its homepage(LB5POFF) but it also doesn't work on all product...
Letsbuy is not pocket friendly anymore...
sujoyp
sujoyp #14
Nov 29, 2011 at 12:10 AM
Re: which mobile best under Rs.20k..? Galaxy vs Optimus vs Nokia 701. Help me guys...

ooh really I am sorry about that

how about this one -> LBCASHBACK7472663b

It gives 10% or Rs.814 discount

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ofabhishek
Nov 29, 2011 at 8:07 AM
Re: which mobile best under Rs.20k..? Galaxy vs Optimus vs Nokia 701. Help me guys...

ooh really I am sorry about that

how about this one -> LBCASHBACK7472663b

It gives 10% or Rs.814 discount

Try coupens from here ->Letsbuy Coupon Code – Coupon, Discount & Promo Code for Letsbuy

In this case it says "The coupon code you have entered is no longer valid."

I also googled for coupons but no coupon seems working except for that one which Letsbuy issued yesterday.
sarathsnair
Nov 29, 2011 at 9:12 AM
Re: which mobile best under Rs.20k..? Galaxy vs Optimus vs Nokia 701. Help me guys...

Optimus black
aroraanant
Dec 1, 2011 at 6:20 PM
Re: which mobile best under Rs.20k..? Galaxy vs Optimus vs Nokia 701. Help me guys...

Also consider HTC Desire S and Incredible S....one of the best phones in Single Core processor...