[Q] Buying a New Phone - General Questions and Answers

Hi im new to Xda so i think Questions are posted here. I want to buy a good Android phone within 36,000 Pakistan Rs ($400) I currently have a Gio Which has poor battery timing and very low Ram . Im 13 years old so i need a good phone which i can use easily and has good specs

hmmmm, I think with that price range you can purchase the Iphone 3GS if your into iphones. However you ever thought about going second hand? You can get high end phones that may be a few months old for that price.

i would buy the htc sensation
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Sensation...MIEU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1336830512&sr=8-3
or the htc evo 3d
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Android-G...3GIA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1336830524&sr=8-5
greetz

Consider Samsung Galaxy S2 or at least S1. Both are equally good. I have both model & they never fail me.

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advise what phone to choose samsung-gt5560 or HTC hero?

goodenwilford3 said:
i phone 3 u can bay this
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I think iPhone is not an Android phone

artem_khaled said:
advise what phone to choose samsung-gt5560 or HTC hero?
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I've heard that the hero was pretty sluggish but was still popular back in the days.
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Thanx for your suggestions i could buy a second hand phone which is fairly cheap ... I'm not interested in IPHONES especially Iphone 3gs overhere we can buy An Iphone 4 Below $400 .. I think i can Buy a SGS 2 second hand . I'll give you a list of good phones In this price rangs :
1 Htc desire hd
2 Htc evo 3d
3 Huawei Horizon
4 Nokia Lumia 800
5 Sgs (1st hand)
6 Sgs 2 (second hand)
7 Htc sensation
8 Xperia play
9 Xperia neo (BOTH)
10 Xperia Ray
11 Arc i dont know its exac price

Fahad Alam said:
Thanx for your suggestions i could buy a second hand phone which is fairly cheap ... I'm not interested in IPHONES especially Iphone 3gs overhere we can buy An Iphone 4 Below $400 .. I think i can Buy a SGS 2 second hand . I'll give you a list of good phones In this price rangs :
1 Htc desire hd
2 Htc evo 3d
3 Huawei Horizon
4 Nokia Lumia 800
5 Sgs (1st hand)
6 Sgs 2 (second hand)
7 Htc sensation
8 Xperia play
9 Xperia neo (BOTH)
10 Xperia Ray
11 Arc i dont know its exac price
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Great list! I would suggest either the Desire HD or Evo 3D. If you dont mind second hand and the quality isn't that bad then the SGS2 would also be a great choice.

i would NOT buy the desire hd
because the evo got 1gb of ram and a 1,2ghz dual core,
while the desire hd have 756mb of ram and only a single core 1ghz snap (i think its snapdragon like the dual in sensation and evo) so... i would buy the evo 3d between these two because the evo is REALLY high end (some people may dont think so..) and still better than iphone 4s and looks pretty good
thanks for reading this!
greetz

Fahad Alam said:
Thanx for your suggestions i could buy a second hand phone which is fairly cheap ... I'm not interested in IPHONES especially Iphone 3gs overhere we can buy An Iphone 4 Below $400 .. I think i can Buy a SGS 2 second hand . I'll give you a list of good phones In this price rangs :
1 Htc desire hd
2 Htc evo 3d
3 Huawei Horizon
4 Nokia Lumia 800
5 Sgs (1st hand)
6 Sgs 2 (second hand)
7 Htc sensation
8 Xperia play
9 Xperia neo (BOTH)
10 Xperia Ray
11 Arc i dont know its exac price
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In my opinion Samsung S/S2, or Nokia if you"re familiar whit Windows.

htx sensation
i phone 3gs
nokia lumia
those are my suggestion

Arc or SGS II

Going by your list
1.Get the Neo.The original not the V. It is the best, though it's been out of circulation, I doubt you'll find it.
2.Xperia Ray makes the most sense,or 3.the second hand galaxy s2. HTC are a hard root and the ray has ics, the latest android (via PC update) and a brilliant camera( same as the arc) and screen (300+ ppi)
4.Sure Huawei are not popular but with a custom rom,and it's dirt easy, it'll outperform many of the others,plus it's the cheapest.
Imetumwa kutoka Ideos kutumia XDA

HTC is NOT hard to root
you only have to get the right tutorial
i did it my really first time with my "first" android phone and it was really exciting how to do it
i think.. it takes only a long time and you have to wait for some times and hold on..
but its NOT hard
I would save your money and would buy the htc one x or maybe the s3.
greetz

Stevemotto said:
the SGS2 would also be a great choice.
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Especially because with sgs3 coming out the s2 will get cheaper.
I wish i would get my hands on one
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You should really tell us what you want to do with the phone. It seems like you want an Android, but do you want to root it? How important are different mods to you? Not all Android phones as equally rootable or have well-supported mods. Some hardware is really locked down, and some is fairly open.
With older phones, the CPU, internal flash drive, availability of an SDcard slot, and many other factors can come into play.
I have an older Nexus One. It's near the end of it's time because it has a lame GPU and internal flash is too small, but since I can install a 32GB SDcard in it and it has a good CPU, it's still useful for me. It is also one of the best community supported phones out there, if not the very best.

Can't really go wrong with the Galaxy S2. Had mine for well over a year and it never fails! Future proof robust phone

Fahad Alam said:
Thanx for your suggestions i could buy a second hand phone which is fairly cheap ... I'm not interested in IPHONES especially Iphone 3gs overhere we can buy An Iphone 4 Below $400 .. I think i can Buy a SGS 2 second hand . I'll give you a list of good phones In this price rangs :
1 Htc desire hd
2 Htc evo 3d
3 Huawei Horizon
4 Nokia Lumia 800
5 Sgs (1st hand)
6 Sgs 2 (second hand)
7 Htc sensation
8 Xperia play
9 Xperia neo (BOTH)
10 Xperia Ray
11 Arc i dont know its exac price
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The Arc is just under $400 (over here it is)
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i decided to change my phone help me!

hi i have a HTC Hero now and i decided to buy something new. i looked for Sony Ericsson Xperia x10 and Samsung Galaxy S. Anyone can share their ideas ? Samsung Galaxy S is pretty well but i think samsung's quality is a little bad then HTC or Sony Ericsson... What about u ? Do u think like me ?
swimmer_tr said:
hi i have a HTC Hero now and i decided to buy something new. i looked for Sony Ericsson Xperia x10 and Samsung Galaxy S. Anyone can share their ideas ? Samsung Galaxy S is pretty well but i think samsung's quality is a little bad then HTC or Sony Ericsson... What about u ? Do u think like me ?
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well i'll always go for HTC... i'm a kind of WM fan but no matter what i'll always choose HTC over samsung or sony ericsson... just my thought...
thank u for your idea. Yeah i learnt that htc is very very pretty brand. But in Turkey, HTC's technical support is very bad. i broke my Hero's screen and i searched a service that can repair it for a week. finally i found one but it was very expensive. because there isn't any screen to be changed. so they bought from another country. luckily my parents can afford this. i'm a lucky kid in Turkey economically. but samsung and sony ericsson, there are lots of technical service for them ! :S i love HTC too, but in Turkey it's not popular...
rajivshahi said:
well i'll always go for HTC... i'm a kind of WM fan but no matter what i'll always choose HTC over samsung or sony ericsson... just my thought...
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+1 on this
Nice to see you back Rajiv!
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+1 on this
Nice to see you back Rajiv!
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well u think i should buy an htc. which htc can it be ? desire ? nexus one ?
Desire and Nexus is pretty good.
If you are willing to wait for a couple of months, you should probably get the HTC desire HD aka HTC ace.
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my hero isn't working full function anymore. it fell down from my hand :S screen is ok but everything is not ok ... i can't wait couple months i think ... =/
I've been looking at new phones for the past month lol so here are some ideas:
Acer S100 Liquid E: Cheap/mid to high range phone/underclocked 750mhz snapdragon/LCD/256mb ram (350$) "its the poor mans decent android phone"
HTC Desire/Nexus One: similar good all around phones/1ghz snapdragon/AMOLED/512~546mb ram (550$ newish 400ish used)
X10: insane camera (8mp)/1ghz snapdragon/256mb ram (490$ new)
LG Optimus Z: not yet released but a beautiful phone
Acer Stream: expensive and the same as the X10 =\ (600$)
Samsung Galaxy S: fastest and best phone on the market currently
personally I'm getting the galaxy S on contract soon since in the long run it'll be cheaper and better than buying a new nexus one
If you're intent on getting a HTC manufactured phone I suggest the Nexus one, since it will probably get software updates quicker than the Desire
Danni3 said:
I've been looking at new phones for the past month lol so here are some ideas:
Acer S100 Liquid E: Cheap/mid to high range phone/underclocked 750mhz snapdragon/LCD/256mb ram (350$) "its the poor mans decent android phone"
HTC Desire/Nexus One: similar good all around phones/1ghz snapdragon/AMOLED/512~546mb ram (550$ newish 400ish used)
X10: insane camera (8mp)/1ghz snapdragon/256mb ram (490$ new)
LG Optimus Z: not yet released but a beautiful phone
Acer Stream: expensive and the same as the X10 =\ (600$)
Samsung Galaxy S: fastest and best phone on the market currently
personally I'm getting the galaxy S on contract soon since in the long run it'll be cheaper and better than buying a new nexus one
If you're intent on getting a HTC manufactured phone I suggest the Nexus one, since it will probably get software updates quicker than the Desire
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there are no contracts when buying phones in Turkey and there aren't any Galaxy S with official selling. If i'll buy it, i'll buy it from another country.
What about samsung Wave ? It's very sexy
htc desire - a no brainer android(you cant go wrong with it..just close your eyes and buy one) but i dont like the pinkish tint on the AMOLED screen and i am not a fan of its look.
xperia x10 - by far the best looking smartphone (according to me)..the screen is gorgeous..but 1.6 is outdated and lack of MT may be a deal breaker..
in the end, it comes down to your personal taste..i went for xperia x10 because of the looks and better sony tech support in my country.. and yes, this was when desire wasnt OFFICIALLy available..
and about samsung WAVE..it has bada OS..if thats not a dealbreaker for you..this is one of the best VFM smartphone iv seen yet..
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and about samsung WAVE..it has bada OS..if thats not a dealbreaker for you..this is one of the best VFM smartphone iv seen yet..
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no it's not important that Wave has Bada OS. actually it can be better for me. i love irritiating phones so bada OS will be new for me

[Q] Which phone should I buy for $550 max budget

I want to buy an Android phone and my max budget is $550(30,000 INR). In this range I have considered the Sony Xperia S to be the best followed by Htc One S.
Am I correct, or is there any other phone I should buy?
Thanks.
Galaxy Note.
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The HTC Rezound is a very solid phone if your on Verizon.
Defo Galaxy Note
I would say you should get the Galaxy Note. The screen is jaw dropping. I would wait until the major bug with the ICS update has been resolved tho.
Yeah the Note is awesome. But the reason I don't want to buy it is because the screen is too big in my opinion. I don't want a phone bigger than 4.3" screen.
The big 5.3" screen is awesome I must say but it doesn't make it a cell phone, somewhere between a phone and a tablet. And I would find it really difficult to carry it around.
The Htc One S is also good. But specs wise the Xperia S gives much more than the One S. That's why I chose the Xperia S. Any other thoughts?
HTC Sensation XE, better than the SXS I believe.
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exzibit7 said:
I want to buy an Android phone and my max budget is $550(USD). In this range I have considered the Sony Xperia S to be the best followed by Htc One S.
Am I correct, or is there any other phone I should buy?
Thanks.
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Did you thought about HTC ONE X, GALAXY NEXUS, in my opinion, they're great devices, superfast, excellent and HAVE big screens, THEY ALSO COME with stock ICS.
AnnoyingZlatan said:
Did you thought about HTC ONE X, GALAXY NEXUS, in my opinion, they're great devices, superfast, excellent and HAVE big screens, THEY ALSO COME with stock ICS.
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The problem is that I live in India. And my budget is 30,000 INR(approx 550 USD) and the Htc One X is around 37,000 INR which is out of my budget. And the Galaxy Nexus didn't launch in India.
But what do you guys think about the SXS? Is there something bad about it cause no one is even mentioning to buy it. Is it worth the price?
HTC one X
I've tested One S, One X, S3 and Xperia S...
Actually I prefer the One X...it's really nice!
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I've tested One S, One X, S3 and Xperia S...
Actually I prefer the One X...it's really nice!
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But its out of my budget(37,000 INR) so can't buy it =\
Is One S better than Xperia S?
in case of the speed: definitely !
the screen resolution on the XS is really nice.
the only two things i disliked on the one s were the pentile matrix (but of course you have to look really close to the phone) und the free storage of 10gb - for me thats not enough
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in case of the speed: definitely !
the screen resolution on the XS is really nice.
the only two things i disliked on the one s were the pentile matrix (but of course you have to look really close to the phone) und the free storage of 10gb - for me thats not enough
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The One S has Snapdragon S4 processor rather than the S3 of Xperia S. That's the main reason why the One S is faster I guess and the main reason I was opting for it before.
But later I heard the news that in India the One S is going to launch with an S3 processor with overclocked 1.7ghz!! (Source) But still its not an S4!
Really a shameful decision by Htc
The processor was the only place where it had outranked SXS, and now its not even that. That's why I am thinking of buying SXS rather.
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But what do you guys think about the SXS? Is there something bad about it cause no one is even mentioning to buy it. Is it worth the price?
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My opinion was to get the Sensation instead.
The sensation has a bigger screen,but manageable. People will tell you the bravia display is brilliant but there's a price, that screen is a battery guzzler. And Sony don't give much battery.
The Sony has fixed memory.
HTC are built solid. You'll have that phone forever.
Battery pull. I do it all the time when I mess up. You can't do that on a SXS.
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My opinion was to get the Sensation instead.
The sensation has a bigger screen,but manageable. People will tell you the bravia display is brilliant but there's a price, that screen is a battery guzzler. And Sony don't give much battery.
The Sony has fixed memory.
HTC are built solid. You'll have that phone forever.
Battery pull. I do it all the time when I mess up. You can't do that on a SXS.
There's no xLoud on the SXS.HTC has beats audio.
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Are you talking about just the Sensation or the Sensation XE/XL? And don't you think these devices are old now? I mean in some time they will become completely out dated.
And for the SXS besides the battery life and the yellow tint problem(which sony replaces for free) are there any other serious issues?
I would pre order the Samsung Galaxy III
I'd get galaxy note , International unlocked version as onsale on ebay for 459 USD over aweek ago. I would wait and catch the SALES.
exzibit7 said:
Are you talking about just the Sensation or the Sensation XE/XL? And don't you think these devices are old now? I mean in some time they will become completely out dated.
And for the SXS besides the battery life and the yellow tint problem(which sony replaces for free) are there any other serious issues?
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I was talking about the XE. It is a well clocked dual core phone,and was built as a flagship device. The XL has only cosmetic updates but if they matter to you, you can consider it.
These phones they'd like to make you think they're outdated, but they're not. HTC gave the XE ics,and $150 earbuds. I'm not an audiophile so I don't care if there's better buds in that price range coz again, they came free. Big discount. It has Sense 3.6 which is Stable(4.0 was something new and has issues) so only the one update when you open the box and your phone will be perfectly userble. Sony take forever to update,and sometimes not at all.(PLAY anyone?) And their phones don't stay flagship too long(arc-arc s-xperia s gap) and the original arc was abandoned to 2011 waiting list. Sense > Timescape.
I like using my phone abit before resorting to xda.So if I we're to suggest phones
1. Galaxy S2
2.HTC sensation XE
3.Galaxy Note
4.Sony Xperia S
5.Droid RAZR MAXX.

Confusion to buy

Hey guys i am new here so sorry if i am posting in wrong section..i wanted a lil bit advice on buying a new phone
i was first about to buy Dell venue pro...read its reviews stating poor battery life...i really loved this phone but cancelled it from my list
Now my current choices are HTC Evo 3d ,HTC Sensation XL , HTC Titan
Samsung Galaxy S3 Is OPTIONAL
Now heres what i've collected research
HTC EVO 3D :- Pros-Blazing fast ,Rugged,Dedicated camera key,3D videos and pics
Cons-3D Sometimes gives headache,bulky
some more info i got on this phone is LG Optimus 3d is better than this in terms of 3d...but i am a brand loyal guy.
Additional questions : I know that its glasses free 3D but if i use glasses will it give me more immersive experience ?
HTC Sensation XL :- Pros- GIGANTIC 4.7 inch display,Sexy looking beast
Cons-No microsd slot only internal memory, 8mp camera is decent
some more info i got is XL in some cases out performs XE which is dual core
HTC Titan :- Pros-Massive but beautiful 4.7 inch display ,butter smooth than android
Cons- no micro sd slot,Windows phone, no bluetooth
Now let me tell you that i am a very rough user of mobile ..no i dont wrestle with mobiles...but my usage is very harsh
like when i arrive at home i throw my mobile 6 meters far at 4 feet height..so i want my mobile to be durable
I dont get hyped by RAM ,Speed,Apps...seriously i am not gonna die if my app loads 3-10 seconds late than other mobile
speed is not an issue and so is lag...like the pinch to zoom lag and all...I am all about 60% showoff and 40% mobile use
i.e 60% mobile should be sexy looking cosmetic beast and 40% overall mobile features
i am favouring towards sensation xl because of its huge display...but the "Beats" thing is gimmicky ..but its sexy looking
Evo 3d is Nearly indestructible with 3d features
and last but not the least i consider titan as "The larger HD2" with windows phone
BTW S3 is option because its cheaply built...
PS :- before anyone giving me advice on other phones pls read below
I am not an apple fanboy..the best use of iphone is to show other people that you can afford an iphone , so no iphone
Galaxy S2 is ugly
Lumia 800 and 900 are beast but they're on windows
thanks in advance and sorry for sucha long post
Look at the s3. It seems to have everything you are wanting (based off your pros and cons of the other devices). It's really fast, has a micro sd slot, 8mega pixel camera, quad core (the international version), it's not super rigged, but there's no real reason to throw your phone (and just get a good case). Ih, and it has a great xda community.
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kilometers4 said:
Look at the s3. It seems to have everything you are wanting (based off your pros and cons of the other devices). It's really fast, has a micro sd slot, 8mega pixel camera, quad core (the international version), it's not super rigged, but there's no real reason to throw your phone (and just get a good case). Ih, and it has a great xda community.
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Agree its one of the best devices yet...but you know i feels way to plasticy ...nd also i've got a dog who sees mobile phones as bones..still thanx for suggestion...what about other phones mentioned
Altough you have not mentioned this, I suggest you take a look at the HTC One X. It has nice styling, something you said is more important than pure performance. It's performance will also leave you satisfied as it's among the best android smartphones out there. Sure, it has no MicroSD slot, but nothing OTG can't solve.
In my opinion, you should check that out too before you make a decision. :good:
Honestly my opinion is there is no new phone that is durable, but there are really good heavy duty covers. So don't look for a strong phone they're all the same.
Although my HTC desire HD was good with the metal housing.
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samsung galaxy
Samsung Galaxy s3 is the best choice
I'd suggest the galaxy nexus ! I bought one a few weeks ago and I'm loving it ! I understand newer phones have better hardware, but what for ? my nexus is hella smooth nonetheless, and cheaper !!!
You're considering the titan but
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Lumia 800 and 900 are beast but they're on windows
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In either case, I will recommend something. Don't get a WP until WP8 comes out. Otherwise you're just buying into a dead end that not even xda can likely fix.
For durability, and if you're on AT&T, try the Samsung Rugby Smart. Or even better, try not to throw your phones. :silly:
If you gonna throw your phone, phones like Motorola Razr, Xperia Go are the ones for you...
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If you gonna throw your phone, phones like Motorola Razr, Xperia Go are the ones for you...
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^ That made me laugh. But I agree. The Razr and Xperia are rugged phones IMO. I currently have the Samsung S3 and I'm worried the slightest accident will 'break a nail'. But, it's a great phone otherwise.
Htc sensation xl:thumbup:
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_DeadshoT said:
Hey guys i am new here so sorry if i am posting in wrong section..i wanted a lil bit advice on buying a new phone
i was first about to buy Dell venue pro...read its reviews stating poor battery life...i really loved this phone but cancelled it from my list
Now my current choices are HTC Evo 3d ,HTC Sensation XL , HTC Titan
Samsung Galaxy S3 Is OPTIONAL
Now heres what i've collected research
HTC EVO 3D :- Pros-Blazing fast ,Rugged,Dedicated camera key,3D videos and pics
Cons-3D Sometimes gives headache,bulky
some more info i got on this phone is LG Optimus 3d is better than this in terms of 3d...but i am a brand loyal guy.
Additional questions : I know that its glasses free 3D but if i use glasses will it give me more immersive experience ?
HTC Sensation XL :- Pros- GIGANTIC 4.7 inch display,Sexy looking beast
Cons-No microsd slot only internal memory, 8mp camera is decent
some more info i got is XL in some cases out performs XE which is dual core
HTC Titan :- Pros-Massive but beautiful 4.7 inch display ,butter smooth than android
Cons- no micro sd slot,Windows phone, no bluetooth
Now let me tell you that i am a very rough user of mobile ..no i dont wrestle with mobiles...but my usage is very harsh
like when i arrive at home i throw my mobile 6 meters far at 4 feet height..so i want my mobile to be durable
I dont get hyped by RAM ,Speed,Apps...seriously i am not gonna die if my app loads 3-10 seconds late than other mobile
speed is not an issue and so is lag...like the pinch to zoom lag and all...I am all about 60% showoff and 40% mobile use
i.e 60% mobile should be sexy looking cosmetic beast and 40% overall mobile features
i am favouring towards sensation xl because of its huge display...but the "Beats" thing is gimmicky ..but its sexy looking
Evo 3d is Nearly indestructible with 3d features
and last but not the least i consider titan as "The larger HD2" with windows phone
BTW S3 is option because its cheaply built...
PS :- before anyone giving me advice on other phones pls read below
I am not an apple fanboy..the best use of iphone is to show other people that you can afford an iphone , so no iphone
Galaxy S2 is ugly
Lumia 800 and 900 are beast but they're on windows
thanks in advance and sorry for sucha long post
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close your eyes and get a sgs3..if battery life is so important for you dont buy a htc..i have got one before and i regreted..amoled screen and exynos 4412 use lower power than all the other devices.
Evo 3D is honestly such a sexy phone. That could be one of your options
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samsung galaxy 3 all the way
Samsung or bust!
samsung galaxy s3 is the newest and the best one
I would suggest you One S. Its aluminium body is beautiful, screen is somewhat good (not sure about PenTile), and camera is great. Snapdragon S4 is as fast as Tegra 3, and it's cheaper.
Galaxy nexus no SD card but its durable and it has jellybean I switched from the s2/s3 to nexus and couldn't be happier Google now is awesome
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[Q] Which phone to buy between 20-25K rupee or 500$

I am planning to buy a new smartphone. After a heavy market research, i settled on sony xperia S. But i came to know, that it is a pretty old phone. Its been in the market for a more than past 8 months. What i hear from others, is sony does not let out firmware updates on the right time.
It perfectly fits into my criteria, a 12MP camera,1.5ghz processor and a big screen.
so i am a little worried about the support for it from sony.
whats your call guys ??
Thanks in advance
Try looking at Flipkart.com
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Nexus 4 maybe?
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nexus 4
go for nexus 4 it is the best mobile equivaent to galaxy s II
Honestly id pay the little extra hundred or so and try and pick up an sIII or Note 2 I have the Note 2 and it is flawless if you can't afford it then defiantly an s2 or nexus 4
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go for nexus 4 it is the best mobile equivaent to galaxy s II
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I think you mean SGS3
Anyway, Nexus 4 no doubt. I don't see why you'd pay extra for a worse processor, worse screen, cheaper feel in hand, less RAM, ugly TouchWiz etc. There are obviously some benefits to the SGS3 like some of TouchWiz's great features and the far better storage options (with SD slot) but neither of these are worth the extra money.
I will suggest you HTC One S. it's a best smartphone by HTC because it comes with 4.3 inch screen display, 4.0 android operating system, 8 mega pixel rear camera with auto focus & 1.3 VGA front camera, Dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, 1650 mAh battery capacity. You can read full review here:
themobileindian.com/handset-guide/details/HTC-One-S
If you can still wait till January, how about oppo find 5. It got a looks of xperia but with the latest hardware.
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Have been in doing some search for phones myself, as I have almost lost hopes of getting a NX4 in the near future.
In the range you have specified, I would stick with a NX4, provided you get it from US. Otherwise, I would suggest the call is between a HTC One S (Seems to be stockout in most websites) and Xperia S. By the way, HTC One S available in Asian markets has an S3 processor compared to the S4 processor available in other markets. So again, you might want to check that out also.
Don't think there is any point in buying a SII now.
Thanks for all the reply.
It helped me a lot. I think people are talking about nx4 a lot here.
And yes, I am planning to get one from US. But if in case, it doesnt workout, i cant wait for it to get released in india.
That's why i am looking out for another alternative. Can anyone, tear down xperia S for a complete review.
As i asked previously, can i expect JB and other updates for it. Seeing Xperia SL in market, i think sony will wrap up xperia S soon.
so is it still worth buying
kamendra said:
I will suggest you HTC One S. it's a best smartphone by HTC because it comes with 4.3 inch screen display, 4.0 android operating system, 8 mega pixel rear camera with auto focus & 1.3 VGA front camera, Dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, 1650 mAh battery capacity. You can read full review here:
themobileindian.com/handset-guide/details/HTC-One-S
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None of those specs are even remotely close to newer flagships. Again, if you can get better (the Nexus 4) for less, then why bother with an older phone? I doubt it's going to be that easy to find one either.
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HTC One S has JB and Nexus 4 will keep you ahead in Android Game! Xperia S is good and since it has got AOSP Support it will give you good upgrade path. How about Sony Xperia Ion? Not Bad considering screen size.

[Q] Which phone should i get?

hello there!
sorry if this is in the wrong section, but i was wondering if you guys could help me choose.
im getting a new phone for my birthday but i dont know what to get, my price range is around £200 give or take
at the moment i am looking at:
HTC 8S
HTC Desire X
now im upgrading from a Samsung Monte (lol) but i do have a little experience with android and IOS but not windows phone 8. now i mainly will be using it for a phone and listening to music and movies. but i do play a few games (Usually the bigger games too).
Off course htc 8X
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intrudar said:
Off course htc 8X
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its the 8S not the 8X. i would buy the 8X if u could tho
both phones are good but the main question is...what os will be more suitable for you.I suggest go for a "test drive" in your nearest shop and play with a win 8 phone.But my suggestion is to try and find a nokia win phone.nokia music is for you and it is free too for a year i think.
Andoid is more fun but Win 8 is more "smooth" and "easy"
I bought a Galaxy SII a couple of months ago, and it's the best phone I've ever had. I realize the SIII is better, but the SII does everything I need.
Both phones are supposedly quite good.
I guess it'll come down to what ecosystem you prefer.
I haven't seen too much on the Desire X, but I would warn you that while the 8S is a decent low-end handset it does come with a meagre 4GB storage on-board, so make sure you get a nice roomy MicroSD card to go with it.
There is a significant lack of apps on windows OS. And I mean a massive lack, with most big games etc that have been on apple and android for ages not on there at all.
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I think u can buy Galaxy S2, low price, great mobile.
Go for an original galaxy note and it will be the only electronic device in your hand the whole day ))
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unaidedsteak said:
hello there!
sorry if this is in the wrong section, but i was wondering if you guys could help me choose.
im getting a new phone for my birthday but i dont know what to get, my price range is around £200 give or take
at the moment i am looking at:
HTC 8S
HTC Desire X
now im upgrading from a Samsung Monte (lol) but i do have a little experience with android and IOS but not windows phone 8. now i mainly will be using it for a phone and listening to music and movies. but i do play a few games (Usually the bigger games too).
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Desire X its much better from 8S for me,but the choice its yours.
I would definitely recommend Samsung Galaxy s3,best phone I've ever had. With root and custom rom of course!
note 2 ! note 2 ! note 2 !
i think HTC 8S is better.
Samsung Galaxy S2 ....best smartphone today :victory:
I'd go with the Desire X - No love for windows phones as I don't like the interface.
Plus, sense is awesome.
HTC 8S comes with window 8 and HTC Desire X comes with 4.0.4 android operating system except to most of the features are same. I think you should go with HTC Desire X.
Galaxy s iii. I got one with a extended battery 4300 Hyperion. 32 gig sandisk card. Att has them for 29.99 right now. I got mine in Oct for 49.99. I argued and got it rebated back and taken off next bill. Not a refurb either. I like nexus but no ext card. If your going to root then not much benefit if a nexus. Running 4.2 just as it is anyways.
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8X is significantly good. But if you're looking for an android phone, HTC One X+ is a beast.
htc 8s is pretty nice. id choose that
8s doesn‘t have a front camera

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