Less than 10K Phone for Daily Life.

HackerX

HackerX

Disciple
1. Budget?
A: INR 10K

2. Preferred display size, type and resolution?
A: I stare at screen for long long hours.

3. Preferred operating system? (Android (with version), iOS, Windows Phone etc).
A: Any

4. Preferred connectivity options? (4G, 3G, 2G etc).
A: 4Gor better

5. Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them.
A: No preference. Should have good service network

6. What is your intended use for this phone (internet, camera, multimedia, mails etc.)?
A: Camera, .WhatsApp, Telegram, YouTube. Chrome. Photography, Music on the Go.
I don't prefer to Watch Video or play Games on tiny screen.

7. Single SIM/ Dual SIM?
A: No preference

8. New or Used? Online or Offline?
A: New. Don’t mind buying online

9. Any other requirements?
A: Need good battery backup, internal storage < 64GB
 
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13K and 15K.
Any way to get cheaper on offer ?
How is the Camera ?
I glue to screen for 6+ hours daily. But don't watch videos.
Only Chrome or apps.
I'm ready to clean the UI if I get tutorial.
 
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HackerX said:
13K and 15K.
Any way to get cheaper on offer ?
How is the Camera ?
I glue to screen for 6+ hours daily. But don't watch videos.
Only Chrome or apps.
I'm ready to clean the UI if I get tutorial.
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Both phones cost 13k for the 4/64 variant.
OneUI is relatively bloat free, normally I'd never recommend a Redmi phone but this one comes with a SD chip.
Cameras are what you'd expect from a 13k phone, check their video reviews on YT for samples. Also Sammy comes with an AMOLED screen while the latter comes with LCD.
 
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psyph3r said:
Both phones cost 13k for the 4/64 variant.
OneUI is relatively bloat free, normally I'd never recommend a Redmi phone but this one comes with a SD chip.
Cameras are what you'd expect from a 13k phone, check their video reviews on YT for samples. Also Sammy comes with an AMOLED screen while the latter comes with LCD.
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Since you will be staring at the screen, AMOLED has better colours than IPS
 
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I am pretty surprised with Micromax In note2 offering this time. Amoled screen, almost stock Android.
I think the only con for OP will be the weight. OP uses a phone for 6 hours. In note 2 weighs 205 gms due to glass back. Can become painful holding for long.
 
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Thank you guys!
So I see AMOLED is for me because I will Glue my eyes half of the day to the phone screen.
Is there any chance of getting those 13K phone @12K on bank offer ?
My friend has SBI and HDFC DC.

Mircomax looks good on spec but is it reliable like Realme ?
 
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HackerX said:
Mircomax looks good on spec but is it reliable like Realme ?
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You need to check if there are any service centre in your locality. If yes, then you are good to go as you will be covered easily should anything goes bad.
Offcourse Realme service will be more reliable given it is a bigger player competing with Redmi.
It seems Micromax is not selling on any popular online portals so the chance of discount reduces.
 
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Thank you.
Micromax without offer not good deal then. Also I live in village so no service center.
With SBI DC can we get Samsung M21 2021 Edition at 11K ? What is the other option at 13K. I want improvement in camera from old Redmi Note 7.
 
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Samsung Camera will always surprise (Best) in Price Range.
Micromax In Note 2 as per few GENUINE YouTubers have Very Good in all CAMERA department ( Still + video + wide Angel + Depth + Selfie and Image/Video Stabilization)

Just compare (watch video/read etc) Samsung M21 2021 V/s Micromax In Note 2 and buy what makes you feel good in hand/fashion

NOTE: Samsung M21 not a gaming phone and you will find it is slow if you have had use any other brand handset with 4GB RAM

Now a days even #1 Brand Mobile Phone Service Center in Metro Cities don't have spares and ask users to wait (upto month/s) for any replacement/repairs.
 
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Emperor said:
Now a days even #1 Brand Mobile Phone Service Center in Metro Cities don't have spares and ask users to wait (upto month/s) for any replacement/repairs.
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So then all are same ? Nothing is reliable then ? I get it. It's all about Luck now.
I think at my low budget I should target Samsung M21 then.
May be if i wait a little I will get good online deal too ?
For camera if I'm goes lucky a good friend of me may give me his old Canon D60 without lens.
If I get that then with a cheaper lends of 10K I will not care about my mobile camera then.
That's uncertain future but in present I think I should go for Sammy if I can get a deal @11.5K with SBI offer.
Thank you.
 
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Samsung’s customer service, AFAIK, has been absolutely terrible. They replaced the screen that went kaput after 3 days, didn’t replace the USB C port of the phone and when I told them the issue, they told me that I had to shell out another 3-4K for the display. Your mileage may vary with service. Absolutely pathetic service from them and were incredibly rude.
 
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HackerX said:
So I see AMOLED is for me because I will Glue my eyes half of the day to the phone screen.
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Quite the contrary. AMOLED puts an enormous amount of strain to eyes compared to IPS. However, the device you plan to get might have less/no PWM flicker and you yourself maybe not as sensitive as me, but just something to keep in mind.
 
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