The Complete Smartphone Buyer's Guide

[thetechfreak]

[MENTION=266361]kunalgujarathi[/MENTION] Nexus 5x isn't below 20k. I bought a OnePlus X a month back it feels great to use. Display has great colors and amazing blacks(AMOLED). Doesn't overheat even when using 3G for a while. Easily 4 hours screen time on most days. Definitely recommended.

 

[kunalgujarathi]

[MENTION=266361]kunalgujarathi[/MENTION] Nexus 5x isn't below 20k. I bought a OnePlus X a month back it feels great to use. Display has great colors and amazing blacks(AMOLED). Doesn't overheat even when using 3G for a while. Easily 4 hours screen time on most days. Definitely recommended.

Can get 5x for 22k @ ebay Indian version with coupon
Was just considering it because of Updates.

Guys 22k is my top limit.Please advice.
No Mi.

 

[thetechfreak]

Can get 5x for 22k @ ebay Indian version with coupon

Can you link? It comes with manufacturer warranty or seller warranty?

 

[kunalgujarathi]

Can you link? It comes with manufacturer warranty or seller warranty?

Check out this LG Nexus 5X 16 GB (Charcoal Black) on Paytm!

*paytm.com/shop/p/lg-nexus-5x-16-gb-charcoal-black-MOBLG-NEXUS-5X-MANG237245CEC1F4D

*m.ebay.in/itm?itemId=181943775061 - 96% rating

Any nexus from 95% + rating without "handpicked" tag would do.
You can crosscheck IMEI with LG India before buying.

Now you can use ebay coupons right from 9% to 12% whichever are valid now.

So cost is 22k-23k max

 

[thetechfreak]

Seems legit more or less [MENTION=266361]kunalgujarathi[/MENTION]

 

[kunalgujarathi]

Seems legit more or less [MENTION=266361]kunalgujarathi[/MENTION]

So can u suggest me?

Honor 7 @ 18 k(getting 4k exchange)
Vs
Oneplus X

Or spend +4k for 16 GB Nexus just for that branding and updates.

Or any better options under 23k

 

[omega44-xt]

So can u suggest me?

Honor 7 @ 18 k(getting 4k exchange)
Vs
Oneplus X

Or spend +4k for 16 GB Nexus just for that branding and updates.

Or any better options under 23k

I will personally prefer Honor 7 over Oneplus X

As far as Nexus is concerned, 5X has average battery life + 16GB storage isn't a practical option nowadays

 

[kunalgujarathi]

I will personally prefer Honor 7 over Oneplus X

As far as Nexus is concerned, 5X has average battery life + 16GB storage isn't a practical option nowadays

Any other suggestions in this range?
Thought of Mi4c but no warranty

 

[omega44-xt]

Any other suggestions in this range?
Thought of Mi4c but no warranty

No...

 

[ssk_the_gr8]

if the budget is max 22k and I want a 5" display and removable battery, would galaxy s5 be the best bet?

 

[kunalgujarathi]

if the budget is max 22k and I want a 5" display and removable battery, would galaxy s5 be the best bet?

Went for OPO X.
Decent phone and a bit cheaper.
More importantly my sis-in-law liked the design so I guess it's a win-win.

I would stay away from Samsung personally unless it's the Note series.

 

[ssk_the_gr8]

Went for OPO X.
Decent phone and a bit cheaper.
More importantly my sis-in-law liked the design so I guess it's a win-win.

I would stay away from Samsung personally unless it's the Note series.

Oppo x does not have removable battery. Its battery rating on gsmarena is not that great too.

Also, why do you say stay away from Samsung?

 

[kunalgujarathi]

Oppo x does not have removable battery. Its battery rating on gsmarena is not that great too.

Also, why do you say stay away from Samsung?

Bro had bought S4 mini.
Not even lasted a year.
So I have a pretty bad feeling about these cheap Samsung.
Now S6 with 7420 is pretty different story but S5 with exynos is risky

 

[ssk_the_gr8]

Bro had bought S4 mini.
Not even lasted a year.
So I have a pretty bad feeling about these cheap Samsung.
Now S6 with 7420 is pretty different story but S5 with exynos is risky

Ok. Waiting for more opinions.

 

[omega44-xt]

if the budget is max 22k and I want a 5" display and removable battery, would galaxy s5 be the best bet?

I would say, go for it... Indian S5 lacks 4G, remember that, but the CPU+GPU is powerful for daily use(evident by ability to record n play 4K videos)... Battery life is great, camera too is great, my friend has it...

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Bro had bought S4 mini.
Not even lasted a year.
So I have a pretty bad feeling about these cheap Samsung.
Now S6 with 7420 is pretty different story but S5 with exynos is risky

My friend's S4 Mini is running fine till now (1.5 years old)...

 

[bubusam13]

Hi, I need a keypad phone supporting whatsapp for my father and myself too. Please suggest one.

 

[satinder]

Hi, I need a keypad phone supporting whatsapp for my father and myself too. Please suggest one.

Nokia 210 QWERTY type is good with its own limitations.

 

[ssk_the_gr8]

I would say, go for it... Indian S5 lacks 4G, remember that, but the CPU+GPU is powerful for daily use(evident by ability to record n play 4K videos)... Battery life is great, camera too is great, my friend has it...

Don't need 4G. Would you suggest some alternatives or this is the best bet?

 

[omega44-xt]

Don't need 4G. Would you suggest some alternatives or this is the best bet?

Alternative is HTC One M8 Eye, has great design, but not so good camera.... Honor 7 is great, but both lack removable battery.... Why don't you compromise?

There are some good 5" devices which have sealed battery like Honor 7 or Vibe Shot(for camera)

 

[thetechfreak]

Oppo x does not have removable battery. Its battery rating on gsmarena is not that great too.

Also, why do you say stay away from Samsung?

Well I have a OpX too and I get like 4 hours of screen time(3G usage) which I feel is good enough. Overall, I feel it's probably it's one of the best phones at that budget if not the best.