High end android or ios+wp8?

[omega44-xt]

My choice would be Xperia ZL because I personally hate Apple's iPad & iPhones because of boring UI, no customisation options, no bluetooth file transfer & high price.

Moreover I don't think tablets are good for anything. I can't find a proper use for it. For portability smartphone is good & for watching movies, document editing, playing games, I prefer laptop.

If u own a laptop, then there is no use of tablet(acc. to me).

I own a Samsung Galaxy S2 & a 15" laptop

 

[amjath]

@OP what phone u own currently
If op really wants to taste android, he can run one on his desktop/laptop

 

[Ratinesh Pandey]

@OP what phone u own currently
If op really wants to taste android, he can run one on his desktop/laptop

My 1st proper smartphone was htc legend which performed brilliantly when new. After a year it became sluggish and laggy even factory reset didnt improve the condition. So i sold it and bought nokia 701 when it was newly launched and i am still using nokia 701.

 

[amjath]

My 1st proper smartphone was htc legend which performed brilliantly when new. After a year it became sluggish and laggy even factory reset didnt improve the condition. So i sold it and bought nokia 701 when it was newly launched and i am still using nokia 701.

Aha u have used android [not Jellybean] and symbian. So Windows phone 8, ios and BB10 is left.

So get a lumia 620 [try a live demo for urself] and get an ipad mini [or wait for its sequel]

 

[Ratinesh Pandey]

Suddenly one thought crossed my mind which i want to share, please do express your views. Nokia lumia 520 has krait dual core chip, adreno 305 gpu, 512mb ram and ipad mini has A5 dual core chip, power vr sgx543mp2 gpu, 512mb ram. All i am trying to say is that both these devices has midrange level specs so are they going to run all those apps, games about to release in next 2 years smoothly? Since sony xperia zl has s4 pro quad core chip, 2gb ram and adreno 320 gpu so don't you think zl will be more then capable of handling soon to be released apps, games?

 

[pranav0091]

Of course. You cant really compare an Adreno 320 with a Adreno 305.

 

[har]

I would advice you to go with the L520+iPad mini. The nexus7 isnt a bad choice either but the number of wuality apps for the iPad is staggering. There are a lot of restrictions in the iPad though but still its worth it.

And go for the L520 instead of L620. It actually betters it in some areas like screen size. Lacks a flash though but is slimmer. And 5k lesser.

And I can put up a L520 review in 1-2 weeks. Getting one as soon as it comes to stores My mini showing bad battery life and freezing of late (uses CM10, JB 4.2)

 

[Ratinesh Pandey]

I would advice you to go with the L520+iPad mini. The nexus7 isnt a bad choice either but the number of wuality apps for the iPad is staggering. There are a lot of restrictions in the iPad though but still its worth it.

And go for the L520 instead of L620. It actually betters it in some areas like screen size. Lacks a flash though but is slimmer. And 5k lesser.

And I can put up a L520 review in 1-2 weeks. Getting one as soon as it comes to stores My mini showing bad battery life and freezing of late (uses CM10, JB 4.2)

I like nokia lumia 620 more then lumia 520 but my budget doesnt allow to buy lumia 620 with ipad mini so i will stick with lumia 520. Please share you review after buying lumia 520

I came to know that microsoft will support wp7.8 and wp8 till q4 of 2014. So what will happen after that? Dump it in a dustbin?

 

[ujjwal007]

go for iPad mini+L520 its a best choice! ipad totally worth the money and you can also experience the interface of wp and ios together i m also getting an L520 as soon as it comes in market it seems much better then L620 with better looks bigger screen. just lacks a flash and front facing camera.

 

[har]

I think all WP8 devices will be updated to WP9. I'm not sure though.

And L520 has better battery than L620.

L520 also has an IPS screen !!

 

[quagmire]

I vote against the iPad mini- Dated processor and low resolution are its biggest disadvantages..
Agreed every iOS app is customised to run smoothly on every iDevice, but you can't expect much from a 2 year old processor.. Better wait for its upgrade model !

 

[shreymittal]

I vote against the iPad mini- Dated processor and low resolution are its biggest disadvantages..
Agreed every iOS app is customised to run smoothly on every iDevice, but you can't expect much from a 2 year old processor.. Better wait for its upgrade model !

with you bro. Wait and get its upgraded model

 

[Rohan_B]

If you are still considering a high end Android as an option, the Xperia Z is on sale for Rs 32455 on HS18 Super Saver Deals. One heck of a deal..

 

[Ratinesh Pandey]

Hi friends, thanks for sharing your suggestions. I have now decided to purchase nokia lumia 820 from flipkart for 23499. I realized there is no use of buying wp8 phone with only 512mb ram because a game like temple run that runs fine in 512mb android phone requires atleast 1gb ram in wp8. Slowly normal wp apps too will start demanding atleast 1gb so its better safe then sorry. After buying nokia lumia 820 i will left with 11500 so i will keep it and continue saving more and will buy ipad mini 2 later when it will officially launch in india

 

[har]

Hi friends, thanks for sharing your suggestions. I have now decided to purchase nokia lumia 820 from flipkart for 23499. I realized there is no use of buying wp8 phone with only 512mb ram because a game like temple run that runs fine in 512mb android phone requires atleast 1gb ram in wp8. Slowly normal wp apps too will start demanding atleast 1gb so its better safe then sorry. After buying nokia lumia 820 i will left with 11500 so i will keep it and continue saving more and will buy ipad mini 2 later when it will officially launch in india

Good choice The lumia 720 is actually better than the 820 in some ways but it only has 512mb ram. And many games in WP demand 1GB or more. So 820 is the safer choice !!

820+iPad mini = AWESOME
Well I try the L920,S3 and iPad 4 on a daily basis(roomies have them I'm still stuck on galaxy pop) and love both WP and the iPad

 

[Sarath]

Even I would suggest an iPad mini (possibly the next version) + a WP/Droid.

I have an iPad 2 + Android phone. I would strongly recommend keeping an iPad as your choice of tablet.

 

[ithehappy]

Isn't there any good Win 8 Pro tab/hybrid at a civilized price point?

 

[Shah]

Good choice The lumia 720 is actually better than the 820 in some ways but it only has 768mb ram. And many games in WP demand 1GB or more. So 820 is the safer choice !!

820+iPad mini = AWESOME
Well I try the L920,S3 and iPad 4 on a daily basis(roomies have them I'm still stuck on galaxy pop) and love both WP and the iPad

L720 has only 512MB RAM. Not 768 MB as you have said.

@OP: Good choice of devices.

 

[har]

L720 has only 512MB RAM. Not 768 MB as you have said.

@OP: Good choice of devices.

My bad. Corrected.

 

[Shah]

My bad. Corrected.

Oops! I already quoted it.