replacement for 5800

[antarcticprince]

Ok i need a new phone in place of my 5800. the ui lags a bit and the screen seems to be becoming more and more resistive..,press really hard to get something to work. max budget is 9k. So please suggest some good phones and in all possibilities budget be extended to 10k in extreme cases.

 

[taher]

since u r really tight on budget i think samsung monte will fit ur budget.......if u dont mind lack of apps its a very good phone....

 

[antarcticprince]

Na i want something in which i can add apps samsung monte sounds good but would prefer a phone with something other than a flash ui. Been using Symbians60 for over 3 years now and love the way it works....but now want to try android..any cheap phones there???

 

[Faraz]

If you want android then have a look at this: Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 - Full phone specifications

 

[dennis_nail]

In sub-10K range, there are hardly any Android options. Galaxy 5 is not worth considering unless you want Android for the namesake. Spice Mi-300 is a good VFM model, but you will have to actually try it out and see if you are satisfied with its build quality. Galaxy 3 is relatively good option but retails at around 11.5K.

 

[iron_mask]

Well, Videocon Zeus is another Android phone in that range. The problem with phones in this range is that they offer resistive touchscreens and resistive sucks. One good thing about Zeus is that its capacitive.

 

[antarcticprince]

i think i will get the samsung galaxy 5 its a really good phone and fits perfectly into my demands...

 

[Gaurish]

I would suggest to look at Samsung S5330 Wave533 - Full phone specifications which costs around 8.5-9k. if you can live without 3G, then it might be good deal considering you get both phycial keyboard and capacitive touchscreen

 

[techno_guy]

I think you should go for Galaxy 3 or wave 525 or 533

If you can increase the budget then get galaxy 3

 

[rajkri_11]

Sorry to go off the topic. I flashed my 5800 with Symbian^3 CFW and experiencing a very good improvement in touch response. The UI is pretty cool and the phone is quite faster than before. Previously the switch between landscape and portrait took some effort & time but now it is instant and effortless. May be you could try it.

 

[tech_savy]

can 5233 be flashed with symbian 3?

 

[foruamit2004]

I have 5800, and tried galaxy 5. IMO, not at all worth it compare to 5800.

 

[thirumalkumaran]

Sorry to go off the topic. I flashed my 5800 with Symbian^3 CFW and experiencing a very good improvement in touch response. The UI is pretty cool and the phone is quite faster than before. Previously the switch between landscape and portrait took some effort & time but now it is instant and effortless. May be you could try it.

How did you do it..?

Links here or PM please..

 

[arun687]

Going from 5800 to Galaxy 5 is not worth it IMO. Atleast try and get a Galaxy 3. Else hold on to your phone until newer cheaper options come.

 

[techno_guy]

can 5233 be flashed with symbian 3?

I don't think its hardware can handle it

 

[F3niX]

Galaxy 3 is better for you

If you really want a good vfm phone, then extend your budget to 16K and get Wave

 

[Neo-N]

^^ Wave has disappeared from the Market.....

Get the Galaxy 3 or the X6 (But the X6 has poor build quality!!!).

 

[mudsir]

Lg optimus one is going to be launched and seems to be a decent mobile.

 

[F3niX]

^Wave was just great

Then now you should go for either the Optimus One P500 or Galaxy 3

P500 comes with froyo but galaxy 3 Will eventually get it

 

[DarkAngel]

P500 has a HVGA screen against the Galaxy 3's WQVGA and that should seal the deal for the P500 IMO.

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WaveII has hit the market in europe as per gsmarena and at 300 Euros. So we can expect the same 17k-18k pricing in Indian market. The only major change is the 3.3" SAMOLED replaced with a 3.7" SLCD

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Samsung S8530 Wave II vs. Samsung S8500 Wave - GSMArena.com