April Phone Buying Guide
Selasa, 09 April 2013
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April is here , & so are many new phones { and the old ones with a lesser price tag} available in the Indian Market.
So here is a list of them which I think are worth buying , in a specific budget.
4 inch screen {320*480}
Dual Sim
5 MP Camera
512 MB Ram
Android 2.3
512 MB internal , Micro SD card expansion.
This the best phone when it comes to specs in the under 5k budget.
1 GHz CPU & 512 MB of RAM will make for a smooth Android experience.
No other phone in this budget has 512 MB of Ram.
1 GHz CPU
Dual Sim
256 MB RAM
0.3 MP Camera
Android 2.3
160 MB internal Storage , with expansion via Micro SD card.
This is the phone that has the price tag of being a first Android phone for users who have a low budget.
Instead of going for a phone that has no recognized OS , go for this handset & you get access to thousands of Apps that the Play Store has to offer.
3 inch screen
Single Sim
4.3 inch IPS screen {540*960}
Dual Sim
Mediatek 6577 Soc { 1 GHz dual core CPU + Power Vr 531 GPU )
5 MP Rear Camera
0.3 MP Front Camera
Internal 4GB , expansion via Micro SD Card upto 32GB.
512 MB Ram
3450 mAh battery
Android ICS
The USP of this phone is the Mammoth battery inside it.
Company claims a talk time of around 24 Hrs!! This phone will surely last more than a day with very heavy usage.
Buy this phone if you are fed up of charging your device every day.
800 MHz CPU
256 MB RAM
5 MP Camera
Windows Phone 7.5
4 GB internal Storage , no expansion slot.
This phone was on my list in January, & still is in the list in April.
Reason - Windows Phone.
Although its successor is already in the market , { Lumia 520 } this phone still a good one to go for.
If you haven't used Windows Phone yet , go to your nearest Nokia store & take hands on preview of it.
Its pretty simple & smooth.
3.5 inch screen {320*480}
4.5 inch IPS screen {540*960}
Dual Sim
Mediatek 6589 Soc { 1.2 GHz Quad core CPU + PowerVR SGX544 GPU )
8 MP Rear Camera
1 MP Front Camera
Internal 4GB , expansion via Micro SD Card up to 32 GB.
1 GB Ram
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
The Q800 has the Mediatek Quad Core CPU , so it is a pretty powerful phone .The design & build of the phone is pretty good . The Camera of this phone is equipped wit ha BSI sensor , which means it will give good images even in low light conditions { MMX A116 lacks this feature}
4.3 inch IPS screen {480*960}
Dual Sim
1 GHz Dual core CPU
768 MB RAM
8 MP Rear Camera
0.3 MP Front Camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
4 GB internal Storage , no expansion slot.
2460 mAh battery
This phone seems to be the best phone when it comes to an all-round android experience .
The company claims 12 Hrs of talk time , which means even heavy usage will last a day on this phone.
3.81 inch screen {480*800}
So here is a list of them which I think are worth buying , in a specific budget.
Under ₹.5,000
Celkon A 87 ₹5,000
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| Celkon A87 |
4 inch screen {320*480}
Dual Sim
5 MP Camera
512 MB Ram
Android 2.3
512 MB internal , Micro SD card expansion.
This the best phone when it comes to specs in the under 5k budget.
1 GHz CPU & 512 MB of RAM will make for a smooth Android experience.
No other phone in this budget has 512 MB of Ram.
Micromax Bolt A 27 - ₹3,500
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| Micromax Bolt A27 |
Dual Sim
256 MB RAM
0.3 MP Camera
Android 2.3
160 MB internal Storage , with expansion via Micro SD card.
This is the phone that has the price tag of being a first Android phone for users who have a low budget.
Instead of going for a phone that has no recognized OS , go for this handset & you get access to thousands of Apps that the Play Store has to offer.
Nokia Asha 309 - ₹4,750
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| Nokia Asha 309 |
Single Sim
2 MP Camera
Now the specs don't matter for this phone.
It runs on Symbian , so there will be a few Apps that will work with this phone.
Its a good phone for the loyal Nokia Customer.
Under ₹.10,000
XOLO B 700 - ₹9,000
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| Xolo B700 |
Dual Sim
Mediatek 6577 Soc { 1 GHz dual core CPU + Power Vr 531 GPU )
5 MP Rear Camera
0.3 MP Front Camera
Internal 4GB , expansion via Micro SD Card upto 32GB.
512 MB Ram
3450 mAh battery
Android ICS
The USP of this phone is the Mammoth battery inside it.
Company claims a talk time of around 24 Hrs!! This phone will surely last more than a day with very heavy usage.
Buy this phone if you are fed up of charging your device every day.
Nokia Lumia 510 - ₹9,000
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| Nokia Lumia 510 |
256 MB RAM
5 MP Camera
Windows Phone 7.5
4 GB internal Storage , no expansion slot.
This phone was on my list in January, & still is in the list in April.
Reason - Windows Phone.
Although its successor is already in the market , { Lumia 520 } this phone still a good one to go for.
If you haven't used Windows Phone yet , go to your nearest Nokia store & take hands on preview of it.
Its pretty simple & smooth.
Sony Xperia E - ₹10,000
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| Sony Xperia E |
1 GHz Qualcomm CPU
512 MB Ram
3.2 MP Camera
Android 4.1
The Specs on this phone seem to be competitive only to the Under 5k phones { Celkon A87 beats it even in that category} , but the presence of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with its project Butter & Sony's stylish design still makes it a pretty good phone to use.
Go for it if you are comfortable with Sony.
Under ₹.15,000
XOLO Q800 - ₹12,500
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| XOLO Q800 |
Dual Sim
Mediatek 6589 Soc { 1.2 GHz Quad core CPU + PowerVR SGX544 GPU )
8 MP Rear Camera
1 MP Front Camera
Internal 4GB , expansion via Micro SD Card up to 32 GB.
1 GB Ram
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
The Q800 has the Mediatek Quad Core CPU , so it is a pretty powerful phone .The design & build of the phone is pretty good . The Camera of this phone is equipped wit ha BSI sensor , which means it will give good images even in low light conditions { MMX A116 lacks this feature}
LG Optimus L7 II - ₹15,000
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| LG Optimus L7 II |
Dual Sim
1 GHz Dual core CPU
768 MB RAM
8 MP Rear Camera
0.3 MP Front Camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
4 GB internal Storage , no expansion slot.
2460 mAh battery
This phone seems to be the best phone when it comes to an all-round android experience .
The company claims 12 Hrs of talk time , which means even heavy usage will last a day on this phone.
Nokia Lumia 620 - ₹14,250
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| Nokia Lumia 620 |
1 GHz Qualcomm Dual Core Krait CPU
512 MB Ram
3.2 MP Camera
Windows Phone 8
8 GB Internal memory , expandable up to 64 GB
8 GB Internal memory , expandable up to 64 GB
Lumia 620 with the dual core Krait cores is probably the beat Windows Phone that Nokia has managed to make in this budget segment.
With more Apps available in the Windows Phone App Store , & Nokia's Maps , Stores , & good build quality this a phone that should not disappoint { as long as you are comfortable with Windows Phone}.
4 inch Super LCD 2 screen {480*800}
1 GHz Dual Core Krait
5 MP Rear Camera
Internal 4GB , expansion via Micro SD Card upto 32GB.
512 MB Ram
Windows Phone 8
Although they may look the same {specs wise} , the HTC 8S has an edge over the Lumia 620.
It has a slighly larger screen , an LCD 2 Display & has Beats Audio integrated.
If you like the above features , go for it.
Otherwise Lumia 620 is a pretty good smartphone.
4.7 inch IPS screen {480*960}
2 GHz Intel Atom
1 GB RAM
8 MP Rear Camera
1.3 MP Front Camera
Android 4.0.4 ICS
8 GB internal Storage , no expansion slot.
The second phone from XOLO was presumed to be powered by the Clover Trail+ CPU.
But instead they gave the Medfield anotehr Try instead.
Clocked @ 2Ghz , it would rarely lag in everyday usage.
The Thing I liked about this smartphone was the looks.It has a premium feel to it .
Go for it only if you want an Intel Cpu.
5 inch screen {480*800}
With more Apps available in the Windows Phone App Store , & Nokia's Maps , Stores , & good build quality this a phone that should not disappoint { as long as you are comfortable with Windows Phone}.
Under ₹.20,000
HTC 8S - ₹18,900
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| HTC 8S |
4 inch Super LCD 2 screen {480*800}
1 GHz Dual Core Krait
5 MP Rear Camera
Internal 4GB , expansion via Micro SD Card upto 32GB.
512 MB Ram
Windows Phone 8
Although they may look the same {specs wise} , the HTC 8S has an edge over the Lumia 620.
It has a slighly larger screen , an LCD 2 Display & has Beats Audio integrated.
If you like the above features , go for it.
Otherwise Lumia 620 is a pretty good smartphone.
XOLO X1000 - ₹20,000
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| Xolo X1000 |
2 GHz Intel Atom
1 GB RAM
8 MP Rear Camera
1.3 MP Front Camera
Android 4.0.4 ICS
8 GB internal Storage , no expansion slot.
The second phone from XOLO was presumed to be powered by the Clover Trail+ CPU.
But instead they gave the Medfield anotehr Try instead.
Clocked @ 2Ghz , it would rarely lag in everyday usage.
The Thing I liked about this smartphone was the looks.It has a premium feel to it .
Go for it only if you want an Intel Cpu.
Samsung Galaxy Grand - ₹20,000
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| Samsung Galaxy Grand |
1.2 GHz Dual Core CPU
1 GB Ram
8 MP Rear Camera
2 MP Front Camera
2 MP Front Camera
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
8 GB Internal memory , expandable up to 64 GB
8 GB Internal memory , expandable up to 64 GB
You must have seen it the Ads { Grand life ones }.
It is had decent specs , good amount of accessories & a Samsung Logo on it.
A decent buy if you are a fan of 5 inch phones & Samsung.
4.3 inch AMOLED Clear black screen {480*800}
1.5 GHz Dual Core Krait
8 MP Rear Camera
Internal 8 GB , expansion via Micro SD Card upto 32 GB.
1 GB Ram
Windows Phone 8
If you can't afford to buy the Nokia Lumia 920 , 820 is the one to go for.
It is the budget version of the 920 , with some pretty outstanding features.
4.3 inch screen {480*800}
It is had decent specs , good amount of accessories & a Samsung Logo on it.
A decent buy if you are a fan of 5 inch phones & Samsung.
Under ₹.25,000
Nokia Lumia 820 - ₹23,500
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| Nokia Lumia 820 |
1.5 GHz Dual Core Krait
8 MP Rear Camera
Internal 8 GB , expansion via Micro SD Card upto 32 GB.
1 GB Ram
Windows Phone 8
If you can't afford to buy the Nokia Lumia 920 , 820 is the one to go for.
It is the budget version of the 920 , with some pretty outstanding features.
Samsung Galaxy S2+ - ₹22,900
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| Galaxy S2+ |
1.2 GHz Dual Core CPU
1 GB Ram
8 MP Rear Camera
2 MP Front Camera
2 MP Front Camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
8 GB Internal memory , expandable up to 64 GB
8 GB Internal memory , expandable up to 64 GB
Exactly same in the looks as the original S2 , this S2+ is its newer avatar.
It is powered by the same Broadcom CPU as the Grand , which gives a pretty good experience.
Although I would suggest going for the Sony Xperai SL or ION if you can get a hold of one.
4.3 inch screen {480*800}
1.2 GHz Dual Core
5 MP Rear Camera
Internal 8 GB , expansion via Micro SD Card up to 32 GB.
1 GB Ram
Android 2.3
The USP of this phone is its 3D feature.It can shoot videos in 3D as well as play 3D content.
Very few smartphones can boast of this feature { none of the Flagship phones have the 3D feature}.
5.29 inch Super AMOLED screen {800*1280}
1.4 GHz Dual Core
1 GB RAM
8 MP Rear Camera
2 MP Front Camera
Android 4.0.4 ICS
16 GB internal Storage , expandable up to 32 GB
The original Galaxy Note , it is the phone that started the trend for oversized phones.
Dual Core CPU , 1 GB RAM & a Super Amoled screen are what makes this phone a very good one.
Also the 5.3 inch screen makes gamin/watching movies/browsing the internet a good experience.
4.8 inch Super AMOLED screen {720*1280}
It is powered by the same Broadcom CPU as the Grand , which gives a pretty good experience.
Although I would suggest going for the Sony Xperai SL or ION if you can get a hold of one.
Under ₹.30,000
LG Optimus 3D Max - ₹27,000
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| Optimus 3D Max |
1.2 GHz Dual Core
5 MP Rear Camera
Internal 8 GB , expansion via Micro SD Card up to 32 GB.
1 GB Ram
Android 2.3
The USP of this phone is its 3D feature.It can shoot videos in 3D as well as play 3D content.
Very few smartphones can boast of this feature { none of the Flagship phones have the 3D feature}.
Samsung Galaxy Note - ₹27,500
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| Samsung Galaxy Note |
1.4 GHz Dual Core
1 GB RAM
8 MP Rear Camera
2 MP Front Camera
Android 4.0.4 ICS
16 GB internal Storage , expandable up to 32 GB
The original Galaxy Note , it is the phone that started the trend for oversized phones.
Dual Core CPU , 1 GB RAM & a Super Amoled screen are what makes this phone a very good one.
Also the 5.3 inch screen makes gamin/watching movies/browsing the internet a good experience.
Samsung Galaxy S3 - ₹29,500
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| Samsung Galaxy S3 |
1.4 GHz Quad Core CPU
1 GB Ram
8 MP Rear Camera
1.9 MP Front Camera
1.9 MP Front Camera
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
16 GB Internal memory , expandable up to 64 GB
16 GB Internal memory , expandable up to 64 GB
The previous flagship of Galaxy S series , this phone has a great set of features & a huge developer base.
If you can afford it , it is the phone to buy at this price.
4.3 inch LCD 2 screen {1280*720}
1.5 GHz Dual Core Krait
8 MP Rear Camera
2.1 MP Front Camera
Internal 16 GB , no expansion.
1 GB Ram
Windows Phone 8
This the more powerful sibling of the HTC 8S & one of the most expensive Windows Phone 8 Smartphones.
At this range , Windows phone will give you an experience quite different from IOS or Android.
4.7 inch IPS screen {768*1280}
1.5 GHz Quad Core Qualcomm Krait
2 GB RAM
13 MP Rear Camera
1.3 MP Front Camera
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
32 GB internal Storage , Not expandable
The Lg Optimus G has a very powerful CPU & GPU and it has a very crisp 720p Display.
If 32 GB storage is not a limitation , this phone can beat many other contenders.
5 inch screen {1080p}
1.5 GHz Quad Core Krait
13 MP Rear Camera
2 MP Front Camera
Internal 16 GB , expansion via Micro SD Card up to 32 GB.
2 GB Ram
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Dust & Water Proof
What pains the most is seeing your premium class smartphone become useless after having come into contact with Water or dust.
This is the very area where the Xperia Z conquers them all.It is dust & water proof , so along-with the most powerful specs you get a phone which can withstand all weather conditions.
5.55 inch Super AMOLED screen {720*1280}
1.6 GHz Quad Core
2 GB RAM
8 MP Rear Camera
1.9 MP Front Camera
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
16 GB internal Storage , expandable up to 64 GB
The successor to the Galaxy Note, it has a GB of Ram more & expansion upto 64 GB along-with Jelly Bean & many more features to set it apart from the original Note
4.5 inch Pure Motion HD+ screen {768*1280}
If you can afford it , it is the phone to buy at this price.
Under ₹.35,000
HTC 8X - ₹33,550
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| HTC 8X |
1.5 GHz Dual Core Krait
8 MP Rear Camera
2.1 MP Front Camera
Internal 16 GB , no expansion.
1 GB Ram
Windows Phone 8
This the more powerful sibling of the HTC 8S & one of the most expensive Windows Phone 8 Smartphones.
At this range , Windows phone will give you an experience quite different from IOS or Android.
LG Optimus G - ₹33,000
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| LG Optimus G |
1.5 GHz Quad Core Qualcomm Krait
2 GB RAM
13 MP Rear Camera
1.3 MP Front Camera
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
32 GB internal Storage , Not expandable
The Lg Optimus G has a very powerful CPU & GPU and it has a very crisp 720p Display.
If 32 GB storage is not a limitation , this phone can beat many other contenders.
Under ₹.40,000
Sony Xperia Z - ₹38,000
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| Sony Xperia Z |
1.5 GHz Quad Core Krait
13 MP Rear Camera
2 MP Front Camera
Internal 16 GB , expansion via Micro SD Card up to 32 GB.
2 GB Ram
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Dust & Water Proof
What pains the most is seeing your premium class smartphone become useless after having come into contact with Water or dust.
This is the very area where the Xperia Z conquers them all.It is dust & water proof , so along-with the most powerful specs you get a phone which can withstand all weather conditions.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - ₹36,700
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| Samsung Galaxy Note2 |
1.6 GHz Quad Core
2 GB RAM
8 MP Rear Camera
1.9 MP Front Camera
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
16 GB internal Storage , expandable up to 64 GB
The successor to the Galaxy Note, it has a GB of Ram more & expansion upto 64 GB along-with Jelly Bean & many more features to set it apart from the original Note
Nokia Lumia 920 - ₹36,000
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| Nokia Lumia 920 |
1.5 GHz Dual Core Krait CPU
1 GB Ram
8.7 MP Rear Camera
1.9 MP Front Camera
1.9 MP Front Camera
Windows Phone 8
32 GB Internal memory , not expandable
32 GB Internal memory , not expandable
The most expensive Windows Phone is one that must be seen to take a view of its brilliance.
The display is brilliant , the OS is very smooth & Nokia has designed a very fine design for the Lumia 920.
The display is brilliant , the OS is very smooth & Nokia has designed a very fine design for the Lumia 920.
Smartphones Above ₹40,000
The only smartphones that come under this range are the Blackberry Z10 , which is a good buy for existing BB customers.
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| Blackberry Z10 |
HTC Butterfly also retails around the price of Z10 , but it has the same specs as the Xperia Z & not enough features to distinguish itself & justify the 8k difference.
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| HTC Butterfly |
The Apple Iphone 5 , which is the most expensive & arguably the best smartphone , starts from around 41k for the 16 GB model. If you can afford it , you should have bought it by now.
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| Iphone5 |
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