25K+ Suggest an Android Phone comparable To S3 under 30k

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andysmith45

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1. Budget?
A: Under 30k
2. Preferred Form Factor(flip, bar, slider)?
A: Bar
3. Preferred display type?
A: Anything except HD Super-Amoled Display
4. Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them.
A: HTC, Sony
5. Preferred input method (Touchscreen, QWERTY, etc.)?
A: Touchscreen
6. Camera required or not? If required, please specify type like front camera/flash/etc.
A: Required a 8MP camera. Flash, Zero Shutter Lag, Anti-Shake.
7. Preferred operating system? (Android, Symbian, iOS, Windows Phone etc).
A: Android
8. Preferred connectivity options? (3G, Wifi, Edge etc).
A: 3G, Wifi
9. What is your intended use for this phone(internet, camera, multimedia, mails, etc)?
A: Camera, Internet.
10. Any other requirements?
A: Don't require dual sim/require dual sim/etc.
11. If you have already considered a phone then please mention the model.
A: HTC One X+, Sony Xperia ZR, Sony Xperia ZL.


I had to give away my brand new Samsung Galaxy S3 to my sister as it was causing me nausea. I read on the the net that the HD Super-Amoled screen can cause nausea in some people. Unfortunately, I happen to be one of those. So I am looking for a comparable replacement.

First of all, the phone should have all the basics right i.e. Good network strength, Good call quality/voice clarity even in low signal area, no abnormal network issues like in Samsung Galaxy S Advance. I use the speakerphone a lot for calls as well as for listening to music so while it need not be loud, the loudspeaker should be of comparable quality to S3 or better.

I don't play heavy intensive games but it shouldn't lag during normal usage or browsing. It should have a minimum of 8 GB internal memory with a microSD slot and the screen size should be between 4.5 to 5 inches. But the most important feature that I am interested in is the rear camera. It should have zero shutter lag with comparable quality to S3 especially indoors. The video recorder should have anti-shake feature and again with comparable quality to S3.

I am looking at Sony Xperia ZL, ZR, SP and HTC One X+ (If I can Find it). I am willing to consider any suitable phones from LG, Lenovo, Gionee, Huawei etc.
 
Just saw on Gadget Guru that the LG Nexus 5, 64 GB version could be launched in India for Rs 32,000. If this is indeed true, then maybe I should wait for it.
 
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