Optimus 2x vs Xperia Arc S

[nCyCoD]

Hello guys,
I want to buy a new mobile for around 20k.
My requirements are good touch screen,good camera,and 4+ inch screen.

On ebay,
optimus 2x is available for 19k.
Xperia arc for 22k.
Arc s for 24k.

Any suggestions please?

[clmlbx]

lg optimus 2x is better choice with

Dual core processor
1080 video recording
secondary camera 1.3MP
8 Gb internal storage
4.0 inch screen

[abhidev]

optimus 2x +1

[Sarath]

Remove xperia arc from the list. The arc s is what I would pic just for the looks and no more lag like the older model.

On paper however LG looks good but o suggest you have a look at both before buying.

[Sam]

LG O2X got excellent specs but check if Android 2.3 updates fixes the software. else if you are ready to load a custom rom, go for it eye closed. it should get Android 4.0 update soon (Q1 2012) from CyanogenMod & official update later (by Q3-Q4 2012).

Arc S if you want a good camera & even better looks under 25k.

[nCyCoD]

I like xperia arc s very much..because of looks..
I hate UI of Optimus 2x...only because of dual core ..I am thinking about it:.

[Zangetsu]

Originally Posted by Sarath

On paper however LG looks good but o suggest you have a look at both before buying.

yes...online reviews...bugs etc

[sujoyp]

If u by chance compare both in hand and forget spec I am sure u will take Arc S

Its beautiful....

LG 2x only if u could load custom ROMs

[Sam]

Originally Posted by nCyCoD

I hate UI of Optimus 2x...only because of dual core ..I am thinking about it:.

if you are ready to game, Tegra2 will help but LG choose T2 chipset packing only half a gig ram. this is no way less but still ~768Mb is the standard (or 1Gb in some).

hate LG UI? you can always select a custom launcher from market.

[rhlravi]

UI problem: Fixed using launcher

Bugs: Mostly fixed in Gingerbread update

Both of the above can be fixed by flashing custom ROMs.
In short, problems in the O2x are software-related and hence solvable.
On the other hand, Arc S's single core processor and no 1080p video recording, no front cam, and meager internal memory can never be fixed. Plus, it is not future proof (due to single core processor). Avoid it for such a large price.

[nCyCoD]

720p recording is enough for me..and no need for front camera..
Even with gingerbread update there is random reboot problem,Some say it is more sluggish than it was on froyo..
I think I wont be loading custom roms...

I am going to keep this mobile for atleast for 2-3 years..

You may think I am biased towards arc S..maybe I am.

..

[sujoyp]

get Arc S bro ..u r already in love with it

[Sam]

Originally Posted by nCyCoD

Even with gingerbread update there is random reboot problem,Some say it is more sluggish than it was on froyo..
I think I wont be loading custom roms. .

as i thought. gingerbread update is buggy in all LG mobiles. forget O2X then.

Originally Posted by nCyCoD

You may think I am biased towards arc S..maybe I am

can't blame you. Arc/S is designed that way.

[Rohan_B]

You can also consider the Galaxy R.
Dual Core, good screen , good looks.
Price just dropped down to Rs 22,900.

Flipkart.com: Samsung Galaxy R I9103: Mobile

[nCyCoD]

Originally Posted by Rohan_B

You can also consider the Galaxy R.
Dual Core, good screen , good looks.
Price just dropped down to Rs 22,900.

Flipkart.com: Samsung Galaxy R I9103: Mobile

It has only 5mp camera...I need 8mp.

[Sarath]

Bro it's xperia arc S. Its a no brainer.

If you go to xda you'll see a lot of support for the device too.

[Sarath]

If you are ditching it then the reason better be Samsung Galaxy S2, nexus prime or the moto razr droid

All 30k around

[AndroidFan]

Originally Posted by rhlravi

UI problem: Fixed using launcher

Bugs: Mostly fixed in Gingerbread update

Both of the above can be fixed by flashing custom ROMs.
In short, problems in the O2x are software-related and hence solvable.
On the other hand, Arc S's single core processor and no 1080p video recording, no front cam, and meager internal memory can never be fixed. Plus, it is not future proof (due to single core processor). Avoid it for such a large price.

SE Arc S has 320 MB internal memory.

LG Optimus 2X boasts of 8 GB internal memory. I wonder how much of that is available for Apps.

I also have to advice a friend tomorrow so that he can choose between
1. Samsung Galaxy R
2. SE Xperia S
3. HTC Incredible S
4. LG Optimus 2X

I think the first option is good. Will have to research about that phone tonight...

Anyone has info that can help, please share...

Cheers!

[nCyCoD]

Anyone know about arc S street prices?

[ujjwal321]

all of the phones you mentioned are great.. if u are in love with the arc s look go with it.. even though it is a single core phone the software is more stable, camera and screen is great.. u won't have any problem with the usability... except for its low internal memory.. which can be a problem if u want to install a lot of apps and with the quality of apps increasing its size will also increase.. but apart from that it is a great phone..
having said that if u can live with the looks of optimus 2 u should go with it.. dual core is the future.. but my only concern about that phone is its 512mb RAM which is not suffecient for a high end device.. I have a atrix 4g and my sister has a galaxy s and multitasking is not all that good in galaxy s due to its low ram.. if I get a call while browsing, the pages have to reload once I end the call.. which is irritating.. All high end androids should come with at least 700mb of RAM..

[arsenalfan001]

In the battle of beauty vs brain, I would choose brain. LG O2X + custom ROMs is the way to go.

[nCyCoD]

Originally Posted by arsenalfan001

In the battle of beauty vs brain, I would choose brain. LG O2X + custom ROMs is the way to go.

How is your xperience with Xperia Arc?

[abhidev]

buddy...get galaxy R...u'll curse yourself if you buy Arc S coz of very small internal memory and single core processor...no doubt its the most beautiful phone in the market...but as you said you are gonna use it for the next 2-3yrs...get something which is dual core just to be future proof.

[arsenalfan001]

Build quality - Average.
Looks - Killer
UI - smooth. some times lags while opening call log / sms.
call quality - Nice and clear.
sound - very good. better than Nokia 5800 using soundmagic - PL30.
camera - average, im not too happy with it.
display - good, outdoor visibility is also good.
battery backup - good. with 2-3 hours calling + edge conn to check mails and facebook, lasts 2+ days.

on 2.3.2, i installed some 150 apps. and the internal memory was almost exhausted. phone was slow.
Now running 2.3.4 and using very few apps. No issues.

And hopefully will get ICS in January

[clmlbx]

+1 for galaxy R , get this

[ayaskant12]

Try and get the Atrix out photon
They are better phones in this price but only if you don't care about the warranty

[nCyCoD]

abidev-I am not feeling Galaxy R..maybe some other dual core..

aresnalfan001-thanks for sharing..

Guys,do you think Atrix/Atrix 2 is worth enough to get without warranty?

[abhidev]

then a better choice is to get a galaxy S-2

[nCyCoD]

Originally Posted by abhidev

then a better choice is to get a galaxy S-2

Not possible,my budget is at max 26k.

[clmlbx]

It's your personal choice but what is problem with samsung galaxy R..

If not S2 thengo for optimus 2x or Sony ARc S..

ARC S is not dual core phone but it has 1.4ghz cpu..

Arc s is infeior to lg optimus 2x in few ways but it's a looker ..(if that is your main concern)