Android within11k

[Saurav3FR]

1. Q: Budget?
A. 11k

2. Q: Preferred Form Factor(flip, bar, slider)?
A: Bar

3. Q: Preferred display type?
A: TFT

4. Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them.
A: No micromax, lava, spice or the like

5. Q: Preferred input method (Touchscreen, QWERTY, etc.)?
A: Touchscreen

6. Q: Camera required or not? If required, please specify type like front camera/flash/etc.
A: Required camera with auto-focus

7. Q: Preferred operating system? (Android, Symbian, iOS, Windows Phone etc).
A: Android

8. Q: Preferred connectivity options? (3G, Wifi, Edge etc).
A: 3G.

9. Q: What is your intended use for this phone(internet, camera, multimedia, mails, etc)?
A: Internet, multimedia, light gaming

10. Q: Any other requirements?
A: Don't require dual sim

 

[DarkAngel]

Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini ST15i - Buy Online in India for Rs.11,990 as on 25th August 2012 - Price, Features, Reviews, Specifications, Photos, Videos | BuyThePrice.com

If screen size is not an issue then the Xperia Mini is a solid phone @ ~10k

It has a best in class MSM8255 processor + Adreno 205 GPU in that 10k range. It will also get an ICS update.
Only -ve is the smallish 3" HVGA screen.

 

[Saurav3FR]

this'll be my first smartphone.. the 3" shouldnt be a big issue.. well hopefully not.. other than that im pretty much sold on the remaining features..

but lets say if i did wanna buy one with a bigger screen what would you recommend?

 

[honest1]

Micromax A100 ?
Read some first hand reviews to have a complete picture.

 

[DarkAngel]

@honest1 - But he has mentioned no Micromax. But the phone is worth a look though.

 

[Saurav3FR]

i did read XM's reviews.. the buttons auto activating under high temperature conditions seems to be a widespread issue but i've seen ppl reporting ICS having alleviated that.. counting on it..

about micromax.. cant seem to bring myself to trust any of the Indian brands :unsure:

 

[2kool2btrue]

As DarkAngel suggested, Xperia mini is the most powerful phone you can get under 11k. However, if you want alternative android phones with 5mp AF cameras you can chk out Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 - http://deals.sulekha.com/samsung-ga...tm_source=tyroo&utm_content=galaxy-y-pro-duos & LG Optimus Hub E510 - LG-Mobile-Phones-E510-Black:www.yebhi.com.However, both these phones are inferior than XM. You could raise your budget by an additional grand and a half and get Motorola Defy plus or Xperia Pro from ebay with dealer warranty(if that's not an issue)

 

[Saurav3FR]

I'll go for the mini.. prefer manufacturer over dealer warranty..

btw would a class 4 sd card suffice for the mini?

 

[H2O]

I would prefer a Nokia Lumia 610, I feel it is much netter than the cheaper droids.

 

[creative420]

If you can consider Huawei, then go for X5 Pro (Junglee.com: Huawei Ideos X5 Pro U8800 Mobile Phone). Or put in more money and buy Huawei Ascend G300. It's one of the best/highest selling entry level android in UK with Vodafone Huawei Ascend G300(Dark Tarnish) Price in India, Buy Huawei Ascend G300(Dark Tarnish), Reviews & Features, Huawei Mobiles India - Infibeam.com. Bought Huawei U8800 for my brother in Bhopal after finding out there's an authorised service centre over there. If not this, then consider LG Optimus L5 as well (ICS OOB). Or else, listen to Darky

Edit: You may have to up your budget for all 3 above mentioned phone by 500 to 1K :|

 

[Saurav3FR]

okay im reading a lot of overheating/button issues regarding the mini.. thinking about getting the mini pro..