Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

[sam]

Mobile Buying Guide: May 2013

Buying a new mobile? All the info you'll ever need at your fingertips.

IMPORTANT:

• Mobiles are listed in alphabetical order and doesn't mean the first one is the best and last one the least desired.
• Any mobile that is rebranded and sold through a local brand is excluded even if the same is manufactured by International company.
• The database also has an integrated pricelist. Just click the mobile name and you'll be redirected to 91mobiles.com which have latest price offered by different online shops.
• Whenever i see any major price change or mobile launches, i'll update this thread. So new month doesn't mean addition of new mobiles.
• Mobile hardware coloured red is old/slow and not recommended at that price while green means better than expected quality.

[sam]

Android Buyers Guide: Planning to get an Android mobile but confused between various options? Go through the 4 points below to know what to get and what to avoid:


Display:

1. Avoid any Android mobile with QVGA resolution (240X320) as most apps as well as games no longer support it.
2. Avoid mobiles with odd resolution like (768X1024 or 600X1024) as it'll lead to same problem as above.
3. Try to go for the mobile with highest PPI (pixel per inch) as lower PPI means blurry images and text.
4. AMOLED/IPS doesn't mean that display will be better rather AMOLED means better black level whereas IPS means better viewing angle.
5. Gorilla Glass is prone to scratches so a scratch guard is always recommended.

Processor:

1. Avoid any Android mobile with ARM11 processing core as those are no longer supported by majority of the apps or by Google itself.
2. Clockspeed doesn't matter. You can get 1Ghz processor based Android for just 3k which mayn't even support the basic games.
3. All Android mobile processor has a GPU integrated into the processor/chipset.
4. Irrespective of mobile or manufacturer, if chipset is same then GPU will be same as well.
5. Performance wise Cortex A5 < Scorpion < Cortex A7 < Cortex A9 < Krait < Cortex A15. Performance scales equally with increase in cores.

Memory:

1. To run smoothly Android mobile need 512MB or more ram depending on the display resolution and processor. Less ram means slowdown.
2. You get roughly 50% free ram for use once your mobile boots up as GPU & Android system requires system ram.
3. Rom memory is not same as internal memory. Rom memory is the total memory whereas the free memory is the internal memory.
4. Mobiles with more than 5GB storage have multiple partition: apps memory (dedicated to apps) as well as user accessible memory.

Battery:

1. Check that the mobile ships with at least 1500mah battery else get ready to charge 2 times per day.
2. Bigger display will require more battery so if screen size is 4.5"+ check that battery is more than 2000mah.
3. AMOLED is a real battery saver so expect more battery backup.
4. Try to avoid mobiles with integrated battery as if there is any kind of problem, turning off mobile can be a bit difficult.

[OPTIONAL] Community support:

1. Rooting, custom recovery or unofficial Android (custom rom) will break your warranty.
2. Not all mobiles get same kind of community support so be sure (check XDA, Modaco or Android forum) if you care about custom roms.
3. Android from Indian brands rarely get any kind of community support.

Spec Summary:

Mobiles	Lowend	Midrange	Highend
Price	Below 15k	Below 25k	Above 25k
Processor	Cortex A5 dualcore/Cortex A9 dualcore	Cortex A9/Scorpion dualcore	Cortex A9 quadcore/Cortex A15/Krait dualcore
Ram	512MB	1GB	1GB+
Display	WVGA/FWVGA resolution, 200+ ppi	qHD/HD resolution, 250+ ppi	HD resolution, 300+ ppi
Internal Memory	1GB+	5GB+	15GB+

Added Notes: If you want extra stuff like camera with HD video recording or front facing camera or latest Android, check it yourself. My guide covers almost everything.

[sam]

FROM 2-5K:

Feature Phone:

Mobile	Display	Resolution	Input Type	Camera	Dual Sim	Connectivity
LG Cookie Smart T375	3.2"	240X320	Capacitive Touchscreen	2MP	YES	WiFi
Nokia 110	1.8"	128X160	Keypad	VGA	YES	NO
Nokia 112	1.8"	128X160	Keypad	VGA	YES	NO
Nokia 114	1.8"	128X160	Keypad	VGA	YES	NO
Nokia Asha 202	2.4"	320X240	Touch&Type	2MP	YES	NO
Nokia Asha 206	2.4"	240X320	Keypad	1.3MP	YES	NO
Nokia Asha 210	2.4"	240X320	QWERTY	2MP	YES	WiFi
Nokia Asha 305	3.0"	240X400	Resistive Touchscreen	2MP	YES	NO
Nokia Asha 306	3.0"	240X400	Resistive Touchscreen	2MP	NO	WiFi
Nokia Asha 308	3.0"	240X400	Capacitive Touchscreen	3.2MP	YES	NO
Nokia Asha 309	3.0"	240X400	Capacitive Touchscreen	3.2MP	YES	WiFi
Samsung E2202	1.8"	128X160	Keypad	VGA	YES	NO
Samsung E2252	2.0"	128X160	Keypad	VGA	YES	NO
Samsung Rex 60	2.8"	240X320	Resistive Touchscreen	1.3MP	YES	WiFi
Samsung Rex 70	3.0"	240X320	Capacitive Touchscreen	2MP	YES	WiFi
Samsung Rex 80	3.0"	240X320	Capacitive Touchscreen	3.2MP	YES	WiFi

Android Smartphone:

Mobile	Operating System	Display	Resolution	Camera	Dual Sim	Processor	GPU	Ram	Internal Memory	3G Connectivity
Alcatel One Touch 4005D	Android 2.3	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	3.2MP	YES	1Ghz		512MB	1.4GB	NO
Alcatel One Touch 4010E	Android 2.3	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	2MP	YES	1Ghz		256MB	1.4GB	YES
Huawei Ascend Y210D	Android 2.3	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	2MP	YES	Qualcomm MSM7227A 1Ghz (Cortex A5)	Adreno 200	256MB	150MB	YES
Samsung Galaxy Star duos	Android 4.1	3.0"	240X320 (133ppi)	2MP	YES	1Ghz		512MB	4GB	NO

[sam]

FROM 5-10K:

Android Smartphone:

Mobile	Operating System	Display	Resolution	Camera	Dual Sim	Processor	GPU	Ram	Internal Memory
Alcatel OT 5020E	Android 4.0	4.0"	480X800 (233ppi)	5MP (flash, 480p)	YES	1Ghz dualcore	--	512MB	1.4GB
Huawei Ascend G510	Android 4.1	4.5" IPS LCD	480X854 (218ppi)	5MP (flash, 720p)	YES	Qualcomm MSM8225 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)	SGX 531	512MB	4GB
Huawei Ascend Y300	Android 4.1	4.0" IPS LCD	480X800 (233ppi)	5MP (flash, 480p)	NO	Qualcomm MSM8225 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)	Adreno 203	512MB	1GB
HTC Desire C	Android 4.0	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	5MP	NO	Qualcomm MSM7225A 600Mhz (Cortex A5)	Adreno 200	512MB	4GB
Lenovo A690	Android 2.3	4.0"	480X800 (233ppi)	3MP	YES	Mediatek 6575 1Ghz (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	512MB
LG Optimus L3 II	Android 4.1	3.2" IPS LCD	240X320 (125ppi)	3MP	YES	Qualcomm MSM7225A 1Ghz (Cortex A5)	Adreno 200	512MB	1.75GB
LG Optimus L5 II Dual	Android 4.1	4.0" IPS LCD	480X800 (233ppi)	5MP (flash, 480p)	YES	Mediatek MT6575 1Ghz (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	4GB
Samsung Galaxy Chat	Android 4.1	3.0"	240X320 (133ppi)	2MP	NO	Broadcom BCM21654 850Mhz (Cortex A9)	VideoCore 4	512MB	2GB
Samsung Galaxy Y Plus	Android 4.0	2.8"	240X320 (143ppi)	2MP	YES	Broadcom BCM21654 850Mhz (Cortex A9)	VideoCore 4	512MB	4GB
Samsung Galaxy Music Duos	Android 4.0	3.0"	240X320 (133ppi)	3.2MP	YES	Broadcom BCM21654 850Mhz (Cortex A9)	VideoCore 4	512MB	3.7GB
Samsung Galaxy Young	Android 4.1	3.3"	320X480 (176ppi)	3MP	YES	Qualcomm MSM7227A 1Ghz (Cortex A5)	Adreno 200	768MB	2GB
Sony Xperia E	Android 4.1	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	3.2MP	NO	Qualcomm MSM7227A 1Ghz (Cortex A5)	Adreno 200	512MB	2GB

NON-Android Smartphone:

Mobile	Operating System	Display	Resolution	Camera	Processor	GPU	Ram	Internal Memory
Blackberry Curve 9220	BlackBerry OS 7.1	2.4"	320X240 (164ppi)	2MP	Marvell PXA940 800Mhz	NA	512MB	512MB
Nokia Lumia 520	Windows Phone 8	4.0" IPS LCD	480X800 (233ppi)	5MP (720p)	Qualcomm MSM8227 1Ghz dualcore (Krait)	Adreno 305	512MB	8GB

Feature Phone:

Mobile	Display	Resolution	Input Type	Camera	Dual Sim	Connectivity
Nokia Asha 302	2.4"	240X320	QWERTY	3.2MP	NO	3G, WiFi
Nokia Asha 310	3.0"	240X400	Capacitive Touchscreen	3.2MP	YES	WiFi
Nokia Asha 311	3.0"	240X400	Capacitive Touchscreen	3.2MP	NO	3G, WiFi
Samsung Rex 90	3.5"	320X480	Capacitive Touchscreen	3.2MP	YES	WiFi

[sam]

FROM 10-15K:

Android Smartphone:

Mobile	Operating System	Display	Resolution	Camera	Processor	GPU	Ram	Internal Memory	Battery
Alcatel One Touch Idol	Android 4.1	4.7" IPS LCD	540X960 (236ppi)	8MP (flash, 720p)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	4GB	Li-Ion 1800 mAh
Alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy	Android 4.1	5.0"	480X800 (187ppi)	5MP (flash, 720p)	Qualcomm MSM8225 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)	Adreno 203	512MB	2.3GB	Li-Ion 2500 mAh
HTC Desire V	Android 4.0	4.0"	480X800 (233ppi)	5MP (flash, 480p)	Qualcomm MSM7227A 1Ghz (Cortex A5)	Adreno 200	512MB	1GB	Li-Ion 1650 mAh
HTC Desire X	Android 4.0	4.0" S-LCD	480X800 (233ppi)	5MP (flash, 480p)	Qualcomm MSM8225 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)	Adreno 203	768MB	4GB	Li-Ion 1650 mAh
Huawei Ascend G600	Android 4.0	4.5" IPS LCD	540X960 (245ppi)	8MP (flash, 480p)	Qualcomm MSM8225 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)	Adreno 203	768MB	3.7GB	Li-Ion 1930 mAh
Lenovo P770	Android 4.1	4.5" IPS LCD	540X960 (245ppi)	5MP (flash, 720p)	MediaTek MT6577T 1.2Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	1GB	4GB	Li-Ion 3500 mAh
Lenovo A800	Android 4.0	4.5" IPS LCD	480X854 (218ppi)	5MP (720p)	MediaTek MT6577T 1.2Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	4GB	Li-Ion 2000 mAh
LG L7 II Dual	Android 4.1	4.3" IPS LCD	480X800 (217ppi)	8MP (flash, 480p)	Qualcomm MSM8225 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)	Adreno 203	768MB	1.8GB	Li-Ion 2460 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Fame	Android 4.1	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	5MP (flash, 480p)	Broadcom BCM21654G 1Ghz (Cortex A5)	Videocore IV	512MB	4GB	Li-Ion 1300 mAh
Samsung Galaxy S Duos	Android 4.0	4.0"	480X800 (233ppi)	5MP (flash, 480p)	Qualcomm MSM7227A 1Ghz (Cortex A5)	Adreno 200	768MB	4GB	Li-Ion 1500 mAh
Samsung Galaxy S Advance	Android 4.1	4.0" S-AMOLED	480X800 (233ppi)	5MP (flash, 720p)	ST-Ericsson U8500 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	Mali 400	768MB	11.3GB	Li-Ion 1500 mAh
Sony Xperia E dual	Android 4.0	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	3.2MP (480p)	Qualcomm MSM7227A 1Ghz (Cortex A5)	Adreno 200	512MB	2GB	Li-Ion 1530 mAh
Sony Xperia J	Android 4.1	4.0"	480X854 (245ppi)	5MP (flash, 480p)	Qualcomm MSM7227A 1Ghz (Cortex A5)	Adreno 200	512MB	2GB	Li-Ion 1750 mAh
Sony Xperia Go	Android 4.0	3.5" LED-backlit LCD	320X480 (165ppi)	5MP (flash, 720p)	ST-Ericsson U8500 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	Mali 400	512MB	4GB	Li-Ion 1305 mAh
Sony Xperia U	Android 4.0	3.5" LED-backlit LCD	480X854 (280ppi)	5MP (flash, 720p)	ST-Ericsson U8500 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	Mali 400	512MB	6GB (non-expandable)	Li-Ion 1320 mAh
Sony Xperia Sola	Android 4.0	3.7" LED-backlit LCD	480X854 (265ppi)	5MP (flash, 720p)	ST-Ericsson U8500 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	Mali 400	512MB	5GB	Li-Ion 1320 mAh

NON-Android Smartphone:

Mobile	Operating System	Display	Resolution	Camera	Processor	GPU	Ram	Internal Memory
BlackBerry Curve 9320	BlackBerry OS 7.1	2.5"	320X240 (164ppi)	3.2MP (flash, 480p)	Marvell PXA930 806Mhz	NA	512MB	512MB
Nokia Lumia 620	Windows Phone 8	3.8"	480X800 (246ppi)	5MP (flash, 720p)	Qualcomm MSM8627 1Ghz dualcore (Krait)	Adreno 305	512MB	8GB

ANDROID BUYERS NOTE:
HTC Desire V, Lenovo A770, Lenovo P770, LG L7 II Dual, Samsung Galaxy Fame, Samsung Galaxy S Duos and Sony Xperia E dual are dual sim mobiles.

[sam]

FROM 15-20K:

Android Smartphone:

Mobile	Operating System	Display	Resolution	Camera	Processor	GPU	Ram	Internal Memory	Battery
Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra	Android 4.1	4.6" AMOLED	720X1280 (316ppi)	8MP (flash, 1080p)	MediaTek MT6577T 1.2Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	1GB	16GB (non-expandable)	Li-Ion 1800 mAh
HTC Desire SV	Android 4.1	4.3" S-LCD2	480X800 (217ppi)	8MP (flash, 480p)	Qualcomm MSM8225 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)	Adreno 203	768MB	4GB	Li-Ion 1800 mAh
Lenovo S720	Android 4.0	4.5" IPS LCD	540X960 (245ppi)	5MP (flash, 720p)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	4GB	Li-Ion 2000 mAh
Lenovo S890	Android 4.1	5.0" IPS LCD	540X960 (220ppi)	8MP (flash, 720p)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	1GB	4GB	Li-Ion 2250 mAh
LG Optimus L9	Android 4.1	4.7" IPS LCD	540X960 (234ppi)	5MP (flash, 1080p)	TI OMAP4430 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 540	1GB	4GB	Li-Ion 2150 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos	Android 4.1	5.0"	480X800 (187ppi)	8MP (flash, 1080p)	Broadcom BCM28155 1.2Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	VideoCore 4 (dualcore)	1GB	8GB	Li-Ion 2100 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Win	Android 4.1	4.7"	480X800 (199ppi)	5MP (flash, 720p)	Qualcomm MSM8625Q 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A5)	Adreno 203	1GB	8GB	Li-Ion 2000 mAh
Sony Xperia L	Android 4.1	4.3"	480X854 (228ppi)	8MP (flash, 720p)	Qualcomm MSM8230 1Ghz dualcore (Krait)	Adreno 305	1GB	5.8GB	Li-Ion 1750 mAh

NON-Android Smartphone:

Mobile	Operating System	Display	Resolution	Camera	Processor	GPU	Ram	Internal Memory
HTC Windows Phone 8S	Windows Phone 8	4.0" S-LCD	480X800 (233ppi)	5MP (flash, 720p)	Qualcomm MSM8627 1Ghz dualcore (Krait)	Adreno 305	512MB	4GB
Nokia Lumia 720	Windows Phone 8	4.3" IPS LCD	480X800 (217ppi)	6.1MP (flash, 720p)	Qualcomm MSM8227 1Ghz dualcore (Krait)	Adreno 305	512MB	8GB

ANDROID BUYERS NOTE:
Desire SV, Samsung Galaxy Grand and Samsung Galaxy Win are dual sim mobiles.

[sam]

FROM 20-25K:

Android Smartphone:

Mobile	Operating System	Display	Resolution	Camera	Processor	GPU	Ram	Internal Memory	Battery
HTC One X	Android 4.1	4.7" S-LCD2	720X1280 (312ppi)	8MP (flash, 1080p)	Nvidia AP33H 1.5Ghz QuadCore (Cortex A9)	ULP GeForce	1GB	11GB (non-expandable)	Li-Po 1800 mAh
Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus	Android 4.1	4.3" Super AMOLED Plus	480X800 (217ppi)	8MP (flash, 1080p)	Broadcom BCM28155 1.2Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	VideoCore 4 (dualcore)	1GB	8GB	Li-Ion 1650 mAh
Sony Xperia Ion	Android 4.0	4.6" LED-backlit LCD	720X1280 (323ppi)	12MP (flash, 1080p)	Qualcomm MSM8260 1.5Ghz dualcore (Scorpion)	Adreno 220	1GB	12.9GB	Li-Ion 1900 mAh
Sony Xperia SP	Android 4.1	4.6"	720X1280 (319ppi)	8MP (flash, 1080p)	Qualcomm MSM8960Pro 1.7Ghz dualcore (Krait)	Adreno 320	1GB	5.8GB	Li-Ion 2370 mAh

NON-Android Smartphone:

Mobile	Operating System	Display	Resolution	Camera	Processor	GPU	Ram	Internal Memory
Nokia Lumia 820	Windows Phone 8	4.3" AMOLED	480X800 (217ppi)	8MP (flash, 1080p)	Qualcomm MSM8960 1.5Ghz dualcore (Krait)	Adreno 225	1GB	8GB

[sam]

FROM 25-30k:

Android Smartphone:

Mobile	Operating System	Display	Resolution	Camera	Processor	GPU	Ram	Internal Memory	Battery
HTC One X Plus	Android 4.1	4.7" S-LCD2	720X1280 (312ppi)	8MP (HDR, 1080p)	Nvidia AP37 1.7Ghz QuadCore (Cortex A9)	ULP GeForce	1GB	64GB (non-expandable)	Li-Ion 2100 mAh
Lenovo K860	Android 4.0	5.0" IPS LCD	720X1280 (294ppi)	8MP (flash, 1080p)	Samsung 4412 1.4Ghz QuadCore (Cortex A9)	Mali 400MP	1GB	8GB	Li-Ion 2250 mAh
LG Nexus 4	Android 4.2	4.7" IPS+ LCD	778X1280 (318ppi)	8MP (photo sphere, 1080p)	Qualcomm APQ8064 1.5Ghz QuadCore (Krait)	Adreno 320	2GB	16GB (non-expandable)	Li-Po 2100 mAh
LG Optimus 4X HD	Android 4.0	4.7" IPS LCD	720X1280 (312ppi)	8MP (DIS, 1080p)	Nvidia AP30H 1.5Ghz QuadCore (Cortex A9)	ULP GeForce	1GB	12GB	Li-Ion 2150 mAh
Samsung Galaxy S III	Android 4.1	4.8" S-AMOLED	720X1280 (306ppi)	8MP (DIS, 1080p)	Samsung 4412 1.4Ghz QuadCore (Cortex A9)	Mali 400MP	1GB	11.2GB/28GB	Li-Ion 2100 mAh

DIS: digital image stabilization
HDR: High Dynamic Range imaging
photo sphere: paranoma mode introduced in Android 4.2

[sam]

ABOVE 30k:

Android Smartphone:

Mobile	Operating System	Display	Resolution	Camera	Processor	GPU	Ram	Internal Memory	Battery
HTC Butterfly	Android 4.1	5.0" S-LCD3	1920X1080 (441ppi)	8MP (DIS, 1080p)	Qualcomm APQ8064 1.5Ghz QuadCore (Krait)	Adreno 320	2GB	11GB	Li-Po 2020 mAh
HTC One	Android 4.1	4.7" S-LCD3	1920X1080 (469ppi)	4MP Ultrapixel (HDR, OIS)	Qualcomm APQ8064T 1.7Ghz QuadCore (Krait 300)	Adreno 320	2GB	11GB	Li-Po 2300 mAh
LG Optimus G	Android 4.1	4.7" IPS+ LCD	720X1280 (312ppi)	13MP (HDR, DIS)	Qualcomm APQ8064 1.5Ghz QuadCore (Krait)	Adreno 320	2GB	25GB (non-expandable)	Li-Po 2100 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Note II	Android 4.1	5.5" S-AMOLED	720X1280 (267ppi)	8MP (DIS, 1080p)	Samsung 4412 1.6Ghz QuadCore (Cortex A9)	Mali 400MP	2GB	10.4GB	Li-Ion 3100 mAh
Samsung Galaxy S4	Android 4.2	5" S-AMOLED	1920X1080 (441ppi)	13MP (HDR, DIS)	Samsung 5410 1.6Ghz Octacore (Cortex A15 + Cortex A7)	SGX 544MP3	2GB	16GB	Li-Ion 2600 mAh
Sony Xperia Z	Android 4.1	5.0"	1920X1080 (441ppi)	13MP (HDR, DIS)	Qualcomm APQ8064 1.5Ghz QuadCore (Krait)	Adreno 320	2GB	16GB	Li-Ion 2400 mAh
Sony Xperia ZL	Android 4.1	5.0"	1920X1080 (441ppi)	13MP (HDR, DIS)	Qualcomm APQ8064 1.5Ghz QuadCore (Krait)	Adreno 320	2GB	16GB	Li-Ion 2370 mAh

NON-Android Smartphone:

Mobile	Operating System	Display	Resolution	Camera	Processor	GPU	Ram	Internal Memory
BlackBerry Z10	BlackBerry 10 OS	4.2"	768X1280 (355ppi)	8MP (HDR, DIS)	Qualcomm MSM8960 1.5Ghz dualcore (Krait)	Adreno 225	2GB	16GB
HTC Windows Phone 8X	Windows Phone 8	4.3" S-LCD2	720X1280 (342ppi)	8MP (1080p)	Qualcomm MSM8960 1.5Ghz dualcore (Krait)	Adreno 225	1GB	16GB (non-expandable)
Nokia Lumia 920	Windows Phone 8	4.5" IPS LCD	768X1280 (332ppi)	8MP (Carl Zeiss, OIS)	Qualcomm MSM8960 1.5Ghz dualcore (Krait)	Adreno 225	1GB	32GB (non-expandable)

DIS: digital image stabilization
OIS: optical image stabilization
HDR: High Dynamic Range imaging
Carl Zeiss: camera Lens used in selected Nokias

[sam]

Android from Indian Manufacturers:

UNDER 5K:

Mobile	Operating System	Display	Resolution	Camera	Processor	GPU	Ram	Internal Memory	3G Connectivity
Celkon A77	Android 2.3	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	2MP	1GHz	--	256MB	512MB	NO
Celkon A83	Android 2.3	3.2"	320X480 (180ppi)	2MP	1GHz	--	256MB	512MB	NO
Celkon A87	Android 2.3	4.0"	320X480 (144ppi)	5MP	1Ghz	--	--	512MB	NO
IBall Andi 3.5i	Android 2.3	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	3.2MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6575 1Ghz (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	--	--	NO
Intex Aqua Glow	Android 2.3	4.0" IPS LCD	320X480 (144ppi)	3.2MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6575 1Ghz (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	256MB	82MB	NO
Intex Aqua Marvel	Android 2.3	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	2MP	MediaTek MT6515 1Ghz (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	256MB	93MB	NO
Intex Aqua Star	Android 2.3	4.0"	320X480 (144ppi)	3MP (flash)	1Ghz	--	--	--	NO
Intex Aqua Swadesh	Android 2.3	3.2"	240X320 (125ppi)	3MP (flash)	1Ghz	--	256MB	76MB	NO
Intex Aqua SX	Android 2.3	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	5MP (flash)	1Ghz		256MB	128MB	NO
Intex Aqua Trendy	Android 2.3	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	3.2MP	MediaTek MT6575 1Ghz (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	256MB	78MB	NO
Karbonn A2+	Android 4.0	4.0"	480X800 (233ppi)	3MP	1GHz	--	256MB	202MB	NO
Karbonn A3	Android 2.3	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	3MP	1GHz	--	256MB	155MB	NO
Lava Iris 349	Android 2.3	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	2MP	1Ghz	--	256MB	113MB	NO
Micromax Bolt A27	Android 2.3	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	VGA	Spreadtrum SC6820 1Ghz (Cortex A5)	Mali 400	256MB	160MB	NO
Micromax Bolt A35	Android 2.3	4.0"	480X800 (233ppi)	2MP (flash)	Spreadtrum SP6820 1Ghz (Cortex A5)	Mali 300	256MB	160MB	NO
Micromax Bolt A51	Android 2.3	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	2MP (flash)	832Mhz		256MB		YES
Micromax A54	Android 2.3	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	3MP	Qualcomm MSM7227A 1Ghz (Cortex A5)	Adreno 200	256MB	130MB	YES
Micromax A65	Android 2.3	4.3"	480X800 (217ppi)	2MP (flash)	Spreadtrum SC6820 1Ghz (Cortex A5)	Mali 400	512MB	190MB	NO
Spice Mi-315	Android 2.3	3.2"	320X480 (180ppi)	3MP (flash)	1Ghz	--	--	110MB	NO
Spice Mi-351	Android 2.3	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	3MP	Qualcomm MSM7227A 1Ghz (Cortex A5)	Adreno 200	256MB	100MB	NO
Spice Mi-352	Android 2.3	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	3MP	Qualcomm MSM7227A 1Ghz (Cortex A5)	Adreno 200	256MB	100MB	YES
Spice Mi-425	Android 2.3	4.0"	480X800 (233ppi)	3MP	1Ghz	--	256MB	100MB	NO
Videocon A15	Android 2.3	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	3.2MP (flash)	1Ghz	--	256MB	200MB	NO
Videocon A22	Android 2.3	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	3MP	Qualcomm MSM7227A 1Ghz (Cortex A5)	Adreno 200	256MB	200MB	YES

FROM 5-10K:

Mobile	Operating System	Display	Resolution	Camera	Processor	GPU	Ram	Internal Memory	3G Connectivity
Byond B65	Android 4.0	5.0"	480X800 (187ppi)	8MP (flash)	1.2Ghz dualcore	--	512MB	4GB	YES
Byond B66	Android 4.0	5.0"	480X854 (196ppi)	8MP (flash)	1.2Ghz dualcore	--	512MB	4GB	YES
Celkon A27	Android 4.0	4.6"	480X854 (213ppi)	8MP	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	4GB	YES
Celkon A67	Android 4.0	3.5"	320X480 (165ppi)	2MP	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	--	--	YES
Celkon A98	Android 4.0	3.5"	480X800 (233ppi)	3.2MP (flash)	1Ghz		512MB	512MB	YES
Celkon A200	Android 4.0	4.3"	480X800 (217ppi)	8MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	2.4GB	YES
Celkon A220	Android 4.0	4.6"	480X854 (213ppi)	5MP	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	4GB	YES
Celkon A225	Android 4.1	4.7" IPS LCD	480X854 (208ppi)	8MP	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	4GB	YES
iBall Andi 4.5Q	Android 4.1	4.5"	540X960 (245ppi)	8MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	2.5GB	YES
Intex Aqua 5.0	Android 4.0	5.0"	480X800 (187ppi)	5MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	2GB	YES
Intex Aqua Flash	Android 4.0	4.3"	480X800 (217ppi)	8MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	1.56GB	YES
Karbonn A4+	Android 4.0	4.0" IPS LCD	480X800 (233ppi)	3.2MP	1GHz dualcore	--	512MB	139MB	NO
Karbonn A6	Android 4.0	4.0" IPS LCD	480X800 (233ppi)	5MP (flash)	Qualcomm MSM7227A 1Ghz (Cortex A5)	Adreno 200	512MB	104MB	NO
Karbonn A7 Star	Android 4.0	4.5"	480X854 (218ppi)	5MP (flash)	Qualcomm MSM8225 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)	Adreno 203	512MB	164MB	YES
Karbonn A27	Android 4.1	4.3" IPS LCD	540X960 (256ppi)	8MP (flash)	Qualcomm MSM8225 1.2Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)	Adreno 203	512MB	2.8GB	YES
Karbonn A30	Android 4.0	5.9"	480X800 (158ppi)	8MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	2.6GB	YES
Karbonn A111	Android 4.0	5.0"	480X800 (187ppi)	5MP (flash)	Qualcomm MSM8225 1.2Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)	Adreno 200	512MB	4GB	YES
Karbonn S1	Android 4.1	4.5"	540X960 (245ppi)	5MP (flash)	Qualcomm MSM8225Q 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A5)	Adreno 203	1GB	4GB	YES
Lava Iris 405	Android 4.1	4.0"	480X800 (233ppi)	8MP (flash, 720p)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	2GB	YES
Lava Iris 454	Android 4.0	4.5" IPS LCD	540X960 (245ppi)	8MP (flash, 720p)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	2GB	YES
Lava Iris 455	Android 4.1	4.5"	540X960 (245ppi)	5MP (flash, 720p)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	2GB	YES
Lava Iris 458q	Android 4.2	4.5"	480X854 (218ppi)	8MP (flash, 720p)	MediaTek MT6589 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)	SGX 544	512MB	2GB	YES
Lava Iris 501	Android 4.1	5.0"	480X800 (187ppi)	5MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	4GB	YES
Lava Iris 502	Android 4.1	5.0"	480X800 (187ppi)	5MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6575 1Ghz (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	2GB	YES
Lava XOLO X500	Android 4.0	3.5" IPS LCD	320X480 (165ppi)	5MP	Intel Z2420 1.2Ghz (Saltwell)	SGX 540	512MB	4GB	YES
Lava XOLO X910	Android 4.0	4.3" IPS LCD	540X960 (256ppi)	5MP (flash)	Intel Z2480 1.6Ghz (saltwell)	SGX 540	1GB	4GB	YES
Lava XOLO A700	Android 4.0	4.5" IPS LCD	540X960 (245ppi)	5MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	4GB	YES
Lava XOLO A800	Android 4.2	5.0" IPS LCD	540X960 (220ppi)	5MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	4GB	YES
Lava XOLO B700	Android 4.0	4.3" IPS LCD	540X960 (256ppi)	5MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	4GB	YES
Lava XOLO Q700	Android 4.2	4.5" IPS LCD	540X960 (245ppi)	5MP (flash, 720p)	MediaTek MT6589 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)	SGX 544	1GB	4GB	YES
Micromax Canvas Viva A72	Android 2.3	5.0"	480X800 (187ppi)	3MP	Mediatek MT6515 1Ghz (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	256MB	110MB	NO
Micromax Ninja A89	Android 4.0	4.0"	480X800 (233ppi)	3MP	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	2.5GB	YES
Micromax Ninja A91	Android 4.0	4.5"	480X854 (218ppi)	5MP	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	4GB	YES
Micromax Canvas 2	Android 4.1	5.0" IPS LCD	480X854 (196ppi)	8MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	2.5GB	YES
Micromax Canvas 3D	Android 4.1	5.0" 3D LCD	480X800 (187ppi)	8MP (flash, 480p)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	2.5GB	YES
Micromax A88 Canvas Music	Android 4.1	4.5"	480X854 (196ppi)	5MP (flash, 720p)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	2.4GB	YES
Spice Smart Flo Pace	Android 4.0	4.0"	480X800 (233ppi)	3.2MP (flash)	1Ghz		512MB	512MB	NO
Spice Stellar Nhance	Android 4.0	4.0"	480X854 (233ppi)	8MP (flash)	Qualcomm MSM8225 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)	Adreno 203	512MB	2.5GB	YES
Spice Stellar Virtuoso	Android 4.0	4.5" IPS LCD	540X960 (245ppi)	8MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	2.5GB	YES
Spice Stellar Horizon Pro	Android 4.0	5.0"	480X800 (187ppi)	5MP (flash)	1Ghz dualcore	SGX 531	512MB	4GB	YES
Spice Smart Flo Ivory	Android 4.0	5.0"	480X800 (187ppi)	5MP (flash)	1Ghz dualcore	SGX 531	512MB	4GB	NO
Spice Smart Flo Pace 2	Android 4.0	4.5"	480X854 (196ppi)	3.2MP (flash)	1Ghz dualcore		512MB	512MB	NO
Swipe 9X	Android 4.0	4.7"	480X854 (208ppi)	8MP	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX531	512MB	4GB	YES
Swipe Fablet F3	Android 4.1	5.0"	480X800 (187ppi)	5MP	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX531	512MB	4GB	YES
Videocon A27i	Android 4.0	4.0"	480X800 (233ppi)	5MP (flash)	1Ghz	--	512MB	4GB	YES
Videocon A30	Android 4.0	4.0"	480X800 (233ppi)	5MP	Qualcomm MSM8225 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)	Adreno 203	512MB	4GB	YES
Videocon A45	Android 2.3	5.0"	480X800 (187ppi)	3.2MP (flash)	1Ghz		256MB	512MB	NO
Videocon A51	Android 4.0	5.0"	480X854 (196ppi)	5MP (flash)	Qualcomm MSM8225 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A5)	Adreno 203	512MB	4GB	YES
Zync Cloud Z5	Android 4.0	5.0"	480X800 (187ppi)	8MP	1Ghz	--	512MB	4GB	YES

[sam]

Android from Indian Manufacturers:

FROM 10-15K:

Mobile	Operating System	Display	Resolution	Camera	Processor	GPU	Ram	Internal Memory	Battery
Byond Phablet PII	Android 4.1	5.7" IPS LCD	720X1280 (258ppi)	8MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	1GB	4GB	2500 mAh
Celkon Signature HD A119	Android 4.1	5" IPS LCD	720X1280 (294ppi)	12MP (flash, 1080p)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	1GB	1.45GB	2100 mAh
iBall Andi 4.5h	Android 4.0	4.5" IPS LCD	540X960 (245ppi)	8MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	1GB	2.5GB	1600 mAh
iBall Andi 5L	Android 4.0	5.0"	480X800 (187ppi)	8MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	4GB	1800 mAh
Karbonn S2	Android 4.1	5.0"	480X854 (196ppi)	8MP (flash)	Qualcomm MSM8225Q 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A5)	Adreno 203	1GB	1.79GB	2100 mAh
Karbonn S5	Android 4.1	5.0"	540X960 (220ppi)	8MP (flash)	Qualcomm MSM8225Q 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A5)	Adreno 203	1GB	8GB	2000 mAh
Lava XOLO Q800	Android 4.1	4.5" IPS LCD	540X960 (245ppi)	8MP (flash, 1080p)	MediaTek MT6589 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)	SGX 544	1GB	4GB	2100 mAh
Lava XOLO Q1000	Android 4.2	5.0" IPS LCD	720X1280 (294ppi)	8MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6589 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)	SGX 544	1GB	4GB	2100 mAh
Micromax Canvas Doodle	Android 4.1	5.3"	480X800 (185ppi)	8MP (flash, 480p)	Qualcomm MSM8225Q 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A5)	Adreno 203	512MB	1.2GB	2100 mAh
Micromax Canvas 2 Plus	Android 4.2	5.0"	480X854 (196ppi)	8MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6589 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)	SGX 544	1GB	4GB	2000 mAh
Micromax Canvas HD	Android 4.1	5" IPS LCD	720X1280 (294ppi)	8MP (flash, 1080p)	MediaTek MT6589 1.2Ghz quadcore (Cortex A7)	SGX 544	1GB	1.77GB	2000 mAh
Swipe MTV Volt	Android 4.1	6.0"	480X854 (163ppi)	8MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	512MB	4GB	3200mah

ABOVE 15K:

Mobile	Operating System	Display	Resolution	Camera	Processor	GPU	Ram	Internal Memory	Battery
Lava XOLO X1000	Android 4.0	4.7"	720X1280 (312ppi)	8MP (flash, 1080p)	Intel Z2480 2Ghz (saltwell)	SGX 540	1GB	8GB	1900 mAh
Spice Mi-530	Android 4.0	5.3" IPS LCD	540X960 (208ppi)	8MP (flash)	MediaTek MT6577 1Ghz dualcore (Cortex A9)	SGX 531	1GB	16GB	2550 mAh

[sam]

SOC REFERENCE:

Chipset	Processing Core	NO of Cores	GPU	Instruction Set	Manufacturing Node
Broadcom BCM21654G	Cortex A5	1	Videocore 4	ARM v7	40nm
Broadcom BCM21654	Cortex A9	1	Videocore 4	ARM v7	40nm
Broadcom BCM28155	ARM Cortex A9	2	Videocore 4 (2 cores)	ARM v7	40nm
Intel Z2420	Intel Saltwell	1 core, 2 threads	SGX 540	Intel-AMD X86	32nm
Intel Z2480	Intel Saltwell	1 core, 2 threads	SGX 540	Intel-AMD X86	32nm
MediaTek MT6575/6515	ARM Cortex A9	1	SGX 531	ARM v7	65nm
MediaTek MT6577	ARM Cortex A9	2	SGX 531	ARM v7	65nm
MediaTek MT6577T	ARM Cortex A9	2	SGX 531	ARM v7	65nm
MediaTek MT6589	ARM Cortex A7	4	SGX 544	ARM v7	28nm
Nvidia Tegra 3 AP30H	ARM Cortex A9	4+1	ULP GeForce	ARM v7	40nm
Nvidia Tegra 3 AP33H	ARM Cortex A9	ULP GeForce	4+1	ARM v7	40nm
Nvidia Tegra 3+ AP37	ARM Cortex A9	4+1	ULP GeForce	ARM v7	40nm
Qualcomm MSM7225A	ARM Cortex A5	Adreno 200	1	ARM v7	45nm
Qualcomm MSM7227A	ARM Cortex A5	1	Adreno 200	ARM v7	45nm
Qualcomm MSM8225	ARM Cortex A5	2	Adreno 203	ARM v7	45nm
Qualcomm MSM8225Q	ARM Cortex A5	4	Adreno 203	ARM v7	45nm
Qualcomm MSM8260	Qualcomm Scorpion	2	Adreno 220	ARM v7	45nm
Qualcomm MSM8960	Qualcomm Krait	2	Adreno 225	ARM v7	28nm
Qualcomm MSM8960 Pro	Qualcomm Krait	2	Adreno 320	ARM v7	28nm
Qualcomm APQ8064	Qualcomm Krait	4	Adreno 320	ARM v7	28nm
Samsung 4412	ARM Cortex A9	4	Mali 400MP (4 core)	ARM v7	32nm
Samsung 5410	ARM Cortex A15 + A7	4+4	SGX 544MP3 (3core)	ARM v7	28nm
Spreadtrum SC6820	ARM Cortex A5	1	Mali 400	ARM v7	--
Spreadtrum SP6820	ARM Cortex A5	1	Mali 300	ARM v7	--
ST-Ericsson U8500	ARM Cortex A9	2	Mali 400	ARM v7	45nm
TI 4430	ARM Cortex A9	2	SGX 540	ARM v7	45nm

SOC performance:

Position	Chipset
1	Samsung Exynos 5410 (octacore)
2	Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8064 (quadcore)
3	Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960/Pro (dualcore)
4	Nvidia Tegra 3+ AP37 (quadcore)
5	Intel Atom Z2480
6	Samsung Exynos 4412 (quadcore)
7	Nvidia Tegra 3 AP30H/33H (quadcore)
8	MediaTek MT6589 (quadcore)
9	Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (dualcore)
10	Broadcom BCM28155 (dualcore)
11	ST-Ericsson Novathor U8500 (dualcore)
12	Intel Z2420
13	MediaTek MT6577/T (dualcore)
14	Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8260 (dualcore)
15	Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8225Q (quadcore)
16	MediaTek MT6575/6515
17	Broadcom BCM21654
18	Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8225 (dualcore)
19	Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7227A
20	Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7225A
21	Broadcom BCM21654G
22	Spreadtrum SC6820/SP6820

GPU performance:

Position	GPU
1	SGX 544MP3 (3core)
2	Adreno 320
3	Mali 400MP (4core)
4	ULP GeForce
5	Adreno 225
6	SGX 540
7	Adreno 220
8	Videocore 4 (2core)
9	Mali 400
10	Videocore 4
11	SGX 531
12	Adreno 203
13	Adreno 200
14	Mali 300

[thetechfreak]

Awesome Job Sam. This is awesome

[Skud]

Nice compilation, Sam. Looks like the TDF is going to see some changes in coming months.

[arsenalfan001]

Nice guide Sam.

[Tenida]

Wonderful work buddy.Keep it up

[Vyom]

You saved me the trouble to make a thread for the best Android around Rs. 14k.
I have a shortlist now!

An effort like this can't be awarded with a "thank".

But thanks anyway...!! Thanks for this new year gift...

[sam]

thanks everyone. will update it whenever necessary but the last part (25K & higher priced mobile) will take a week. college starts from tomorrow & hence less free time.

You saved me the trouble to make a thread for the best Android around Rs. 14k.
I have a shortlist now!

An effort like this can't be awarded with a "thank".

But thanks anyway...!! Thanks for this new year gift...

but you already own one. New mobile for whom?

[sujoyp]

Nice compilation SAM good work

just found 2 corrections under 15-20k section
1. Defy+ screen resolution is 480X854 and not 480x584 as written there.
2. u have named both sections as android smartphone, one should be non-android

[dashing.sujay]

Great work Sam. Some points-

1) In 15-20K section, you've written Non-Andriod section as "Andriod"

2) What about adding a column for internal memory, especially in sub 20k section as they do matter.

3) In second line from top- spelling of PRICELIST.

4) One more suggestion of picking 1 or 2 better phones as suggestions in each section. You can take members help who own them.

5) A section of info about mobile processors, chipsets, and graphics would help users a lot.!

[Vyom]

but you already own one. New mobile for whom?

That one is for a friend/colleague, who maybe secretly hate his Symbian whenever he see my Android!!

(no offence to Symbian users...)

thanks everyone. will update it whenever necessary but the last part (25K & higher priced mobile) will take a week. college starts from tomorrow & hence less free time.

It's sad that you won't be able to post regular here, specially since I have just started to get my hands dirty with rooting and all...
Already read completely your "O1 Review" thread and reached Page 7 of "The Optimus One Thread"...

[krishnandu.sarkar]

Awesome sam

Repped.

[sam]

Nice compilation SAM good work

just found 2 corrections under 15-20k section
1. Defy+ screen resolution is 480X854 and not 480x584 as written there.
2. u have named both sections as android smartphone, one should be non-android

thanks for pointing the errors. corrected

Great work Sam. Some points-

1) In 15-20K section, you've written Non-Andriod section as "Andriod"

2) What about adding a column for internal memory, especially in sub 20k section as they do matter.

3) In second line from top- spelling of PRICELIST.

4) One more suggestion of picking 1 or 2 better phones as suggestions in each section. You can take members help who own them.

5) A section of info about mobile processors, chipsets, and graphics would help users a lot.!

1. corrected.
2. its there for Android mobiles in sub 20k. for the non-Android mobiles, this doesn't really matter i think. i'll check into this.
3. thanks. was a typo.
4. initially i too thought same. but some may ask why i gave preference to one & ignore the other. so i gave a note at the end of each section which describes in simple language what you need to look at when buying a mobile within that budget.
5. yes. that is a nice idea. will surely do some research & add it in coming days. thanks for the tip

That one is for a friend/colleague, who maybe secretly hate his Symbian whenever he see my Android!!

this is specially true for the old Symbian S60s. those can't be compared to Androids at all. even the dumb OS, BADA (no offence to Samsung Wave owners but BADA 1.* is crap) outmatch & outclasses them in looks & usability. Symbian Anna & then Belle has reduced the gap but still lot has to be done.

It's sad that you won't be able to post regular here, specially since I have just started to get my hands dirty with rooting and all...
Already read completely your "O1 Review" thread and reached Page 7 of "The Optimus One Thread"...

i will post regularly (but lately). rooting & installing custom rom is fun & easy. just read the important guidelines given in their respective thread. try something random & you may make the mobile unresponsive or at most need to reinstall the rom again.

Awesome sam

Repped.

thanks

[TheLetterD]

Hey, I know this is asking a lot from you but cant we get the Quadrant scores of the Android Phones with Stock and Custom ROM from some website ?

[sam]

not possible. every mobile have many roms. some have rom in hundreds. then add overclock & you are looking at around 100 different configurations per mobile. also quadrant will always be high for custom rom even for slower mobiles. have seen Galaxy5 score around 1.5k in quadrant. outmatching almost all highend mobiles with stock rom.

[dashing.sujay]

^What is quadrant?

[Vyom]

^ A simple Google search could have saved you a lot of embarrassment!
But if you got genuinely failed in search attempts, here is the app, which is in question here...
https://market.android.com/details?i...standard&hl=en

It's a benchmarking app, which gauges the capabilities of your android phone, with respect to other phones.

[dashing.sujay]

^Well I don't feel embarassed to ask anything upto some limit. And firstly I was too lazy to search Also I guesses it to be something like that (it was clear from above convo), but just wanted to be sure.

[Vyom]

No hard feeling dude.. just felt like a little trolling.. thats all...

Btw, @Sam: I am finding Motorola Defy to be a good phone for my friend, as long as he doesn't have that "brand" mania. (He says he don't like "Motorola" and that he have used "Motorola Phones", don't know how to remove the mania from him).

Just wanted to confirm one thing. Does Motorola Defy really have 1.3 Gb as internal memory? Cause, GSMArena says it has 2 GB!

[sam]

Btw, @Sam: I am finding Motorola Defy to be a good phone for my friend, as long as he doesn't have that "brand" mania. (He says he don't like "Motorola" and that he have used "Motorola Phones", don't know how to remove the mania from him).

next option he'll consider is Galaxy Ace. show him the chart of 10-15k mobile. specially ram. moreover Defy have 2 times the resolution of Ace. if not Defy, Xperia Mini Pro can be brought from letsbuy for just 13.2k after applying coupon code.

Just wanted to confirm one thing. Does Motorola Defy really have 1.3 Gb as internal memory? Cause, GSMArena says it has 2 GB!

2Gb rom. 1.3Gb free for apps