Help me pick an Android phone (30k budget)

[Wolfff]

So after a long time, I'm in the market for a phone. Have been out of touch with the latest and greatest for a couple of years now. Here's what I've shortlisted so far:

Motorola Defy: 18k. Total VFM. Its Waterproof! Sleek looking. Nice screen. Its waterproof! But Motorola's past reputation with delayed updates is off-putting.

HTC Desire HD: 25k. Love the 4.3" form factor. Are updated versions of Android in the pipeline?

Nexus S: 26k. Obviously love the curved screen and everything else. Assured of latest greatest updates immediately. But is anything else better out there ?

Not interested in the Xperia Arc because no front cam.

 

[unixguru]

You can get Optimus 2X, the best Android phone for 30000, which launched a few days ago in India. If you can wait for two months, you can get Samsung Galaxy S II which will Undoubtedly be the best Andriod phone when it launches. Here is a comparison Samsung Galaxy S II vs LG Optimus 2X: Head to head - GSMArena.com.

 

[orangewrath]

Definitely go for the 2X or wait for some more dual core phones to come out. The 2X seems just amazing according to gsmarena.

 

[comp@ddict]

^^ Optimus 2X for 27k only...

 

[orangewrath]

^^ Optimus 2X for 27k only...

Source please?

 

[XTechManiac]

^^ Optimus 2X for 27k only...

Well, LG Optimus 2X will be around 30K. Its actually the LG Optimus Black whose price will be around 27K.

@OP: Definitely LG Optimus 2X is the best bet for your budget.

 

[rhlravi]

^^ Optimus 2X for 27k only...

He means to say that MRP of 2x is 30k, so street price will be around 2-3k lower at 27k. Probably has a source too.

 

[Freaky]

There might be an Atrix for sale soon but for a slightly higher price than your budget

 

[comp@ddict]

Source please?

Hmm, I went to LG sales shop, asked them about it.. Maybe I should have brought a voice recording.

Optimus 2X = 27k

Optimus Black = 26k

 

[Wolfff]

Everyone seems to be suggesting LG. I've had a bad experience with LG before so want to stay clear. What are my options with HTC/Google/Moto? Have had excellent experience with HTC. Is the Incredible S really worth it?

 

[comp@ddict]

I've had a bad experience with LG before so want to stay clear

thats personal opinion, experience from customer to customer differs.. Btw are u Wolff on TF2 also??

Besides, you are forgetting the people's budget android choice right now, LG Optimus One

 

[Rahul++]

I would suggest you to wait for Galaxy S 2. It's gonna be awesome phone

 

[abhifusion]

If you can wait , then definitely wait for Galaxy S II ...

 

[sumit.sol]

wait for 2 more months and get dual core phone..as there will be more competition prices will surely change..I am also in the line right now :/

 

[phoenix844884]

Screw the LG Optimus 2X. Wait till the end of April and get the HTC Pyramid/Sensation. The GSM variant of the CDMA HTC Thunderbolt, its a powerhorse. Dual core processor, 1GB RAM, 8MP auto-focus camera with LED flash, qHD 960X540 screen. Check out the full specs on Engadget.

It's going to launch in the US on 12th April, so you can expect it within Indian borders by the end of April. Maybe it'll get an official launch considering its a GSM handset.

 

[Aercy]

Sammy Galaxy SII will be priced around 33k minimum

 

[panther]

ufff i am in line too cannot decide, the moment i select a choice, a new one comes up, tired.............

 

[Aercy]

The race will go on so you should chose one for the next 1.5-2years max. If you wanna stick to the 30k budget then LG Optimus 2X is sure to quench your thirst for the next 2 years. HTC Incredible S for 26k is also a good deal but it is single-cored so 1.5 years max. I think you should go for HTC Desire S for 23k, I have my eyes on this baby, it is a great phone. I think this is the device you should buy now & stick with it the next 1.5years, it's good enough for pretty much everything.

 

[big.bad.boi]

Samsung Galaxy II, No questions asked.

 

[comp@ddict]

HTC Sensation Hands-on - Phone Arena

HTC Sensation, it's sensational, just look at it.

- qHD 960x540
- 1.2Ghz Dual Core
- SLCD 4.3"
- 8MP camera with 1080p video recording