Recommendation needed for Phone Sub Rs. 5K

[Vyom]

This would my first Phone related thread here on TDF.. so please help guys..

My Budget: Rs. 5000,
and upto Rs. 8000, if Android (and EMI).

Requirements: (And STRICTLY in this order)
1. Web Surfing (A must, so larger the screen the better)
2. Dual Sim (It's also a must, since I can't carry two phones)
3. QWERTY Keypad (I can do w/o it, if it has large screen).

Rest: Sound, Music, Camera, Games, etc are secondary.

What I have Shortlisted till now:

1. Motorola EX109
2. Motorola EX115
3. Nokia C2-03
4. Nokia C2-06

Click Spoiler to see pics of these handsets...

Spoiler:

1. Motorola EX109
Motorola EX109 - Full Phone Specifications, Price



2. Motorola EX115
Motorola EX115 - Full phone specifications



3. Nokia C2-03
Nokia C2-03 - Full phone specifications



4. Nokia C2-06
Nokia C2-06 - Full phone specifications

I also have some other doubts in mind:

• Can I also look for brands like Micromax, since my budget is low?
• Should I buy mobile from sites like Flipkart?
• Since I can choose an Android phone, even if it doesn't have dual sim option, is there some way to get EMI options in them?

Thanks in advance to anyone helping me, get my next phone!..

[sygeek]

Don't go for cheap android phones, it is NOT WORTH it.

[Vyom]

Well, it's better than No Android! Isn't it!?
And btw, I am inclined more towards Non-Android, Web-Connected, Dual Sim phones.

[sygeek]

Well, I bought Nokia C3 for near 5k, 6 months back. You might as well MAY want to try it.

[Sam]

Samsung Star II or Nokia C2-03

Originally Posted by vineet369

Can I also look for brands like Micromax, since my budget is low?

Android is fun when you start modding it. and without a community help you out, you'll be stuck at the same OS forever (maybe).

also if you want dualsim, Nokia & Samsung have some really feature rich mobiles at good price. so avoid local brands.

Originally Posted by vineet369

Should I buy mobile from sites like Flipkart?

only if the mobile isn't available locally. or the price is too high.

Originally Posted by vineet369

Since I can choose an Android phone, even if it doesn't have dual sim option, is there some way to get EMI options in them?

hmmm, i think homeshop18 offers & so do mobile store.

[Sarath]

My friend has the android offering from micromax and is quite happy with it. Recently saw another friend with what I think was Samsung pop (i don rem).
I guess these phones around 7-8k will be good, if you really want to jump into the androids.

That nokia however will give you more battery life, better support (I think its safe to say India has the most number of Nokia Service centres) and familial OS. Don't know how good it is for internet though. I feel myself tipping towards android for internet browsing. If its gingerbread then the stock OS is also very good.

[MatchBoxx]

Go with Nokia C-series phones, but very few has dual sims. Personally i don't like Motorola's OS, but samsung is great in this department and Nokia is also catching up fast!

[Sam]

Motorola uses some custom java OS. it'll be great if they continue to use Montavista & EZX linux like they did with ROKR line of smartphones.

[MatchBoxx]

Originally Posted by Sam

Motorola uses some custom java OS. it'll be great if they continue to use Montavista & EZX linux like they did with ROKR line of smartphones.

those were pretty cool stuff, but RAZR didn't had any solid OS. I doubt that the phones vineet has mentioned does implement linux!

[Sarath]

Is the motorola UI still inverted with back key on the right side?

The moto Razr was a pain to use. If it wasn't for its gorgeous looks it would have ended in trash.

I vote for Nokia too
But Micromax is known to cram more features into a small package and their service is good too. Got a bling repaired for free once.

[sinoop_joy]

BTW, what is the difference b/w Nokia C2-03 n C2-06 ?
Nokia C2-03 vs. Nokia C2-06 - GSMArena.com

The specs looks the same . But the prices are different.
:-O

[Vyom]

Originally Posted by Sarath

My friend has the android offering from micromax and is quite happy with it. Recently saw another friend with what I think was Samsung pop (i don rem).
I guess these phones around 7-8k will be good, if you really want to jump into the androids.

I would consider Micromax, if I get a good deal with Android on it.

Originally Posted by Sarath

Is the motorola UI still inverted with back key on the right side?

Well, does it matter? Eventually, everybody gets used to.

Originally Posted by sinoop_joy

BTW, what is the difference b/w Nokia C2-03 n C2-06 ?
Nokia C2-03 vs. Nokia C2-06 - GSMArena.com

The specs looks the same . But the prices are different.
:-O

This would help:

The two quad-band dual SIM dual standby devices, the C2-03 and C2-06, have the same Easy Swap feature, or a hot swappable SIM card slot, as the Nokia C2-00. The only difference between the C2-03 and C2-06 is that the latter comes in a different colour scheme. As for the pricing, the C2-02 and C2-03 phones are expected to start at 75 Euros, or roughly Rs. 4,800, and C2-06 is expected at 80 Euros, or roughly Rs. 5,200.

Source:
http://www.thinkdigit.com/Mobiles-PD...s-40_7013.html

UPDATE:
Added following mobiles to the list, of possibilities:

1. Samsung Chat 350
2. LG X 330
3. Samsung Star II S5263
4. Micromax Q6
5. LG Optimus One P500

Spoiler:

Samsung Chat 350



LG X 330



Samsung Star II S5263



Micromax Q6



LG Optimus One P500

Yeah, the Last one, is Waaayy off budget. But you don't know me. I can take that, if on EMI.

Please, help me choosing what NOT to buy from the list. And then I will make my final list.

[sygeek]

Buy the last one then.

[azzu]

Originally Posted by sygeek

Buy the last one then.

+1 for the last one

[Sam]

Originally Posted by vineet369

UPDATE:
Added following mobiles to the list, of possibilities:

1. Samsung Chat 350
2. LG X 330
3. Samsung Star II S5263 <--- switch to bada.
4. Micromax Q6
5. LG Optimus One P500

add the cheapest bada mobile to the list instead of Star II.