No "Nokia & Nokia ONLY" and "the popular word Android" phones.

The problem with buying newer OS (Symbian Belle) Nokias is that Google Maps has compatibility issues. Or something like a Nokia 603 will fit all your *revised* requirements (including budget since it sells for ~13.5k). Or else, N8 with Symbian Anna has most things working for it.

Problem with buying X6 is that it was launched over 2 years back, in a market where the average phone remains 'new' for like 4-6 months. Anyways, I find it too excruciatingly slow (TrustVishwas has one, says get the 8GB, NOT the 16GB).

All Windows phones have the same fixed set of issues. Lumia 710 being the worst among them w.r.t. battery life (Source:GSMARENA), Lumia 610 being the worst among them w.r.t. usable RAM, Lumia 800 overshoots the budget.

i have this X6-16gb. Its too darn slow.i would totally advice you against it.its too old and is symbian.processor is low spec'd.its was a gud phone 2 yrs bac.
go for android one.they are fast real fast.look for processor and RAM specs.also the screen size.
can look at moto defy xt its water,dust scratch proof. only downside is cam quality.got it for my wify @ 13k from homeshop18 superdeal.
else u can also look at omnia w.
just dont go for nokia.imo they are just not worth.

Ok; Tks for the warning

Yes, overshoots
Tell me how worst is the battery life? Does it need to be charged everyday or something?

I've a Samsung Monte; fortunately it came free, so can't say I was a fool to buy. Its THE WORST phone. Has camera, but no flash; screen gets locked automatically during call & isn't very convenient to use. Has limits on storing 10 names per profile; has a resistive touch. As if these weren't sufficient, our Samsung A/C released the gas from compressor for no reason. After these experienced a big NO to Samsung.

Actually every 27 hours:
Source: Nokia Lumia 710 competes in our battery test, here are the results [TEST] - GSMArena Blog

Thats no reason not to buy a Samsung phone . And Monte, at launch was the cheapest touchscreen phone. Try buying a Samsung Hard Disc once, those things like NEVER die. All my other HDDs (Seagate, Western Digital, Maxtor, Toshiba) eventually died after 4-5 years of usage (when they became too outdated to be of any use). By comparison, I still have my 12 year old 40GB Samsung Hard Disc,(which is extremely slow by today's standards) and it still works. With such a good experience, obviously that one is not the only Samsung HDD we have in the family.

Anyways, if you are Anti-Samsung, we also have Sony, Motorola and LG making some good phones.

I've a Samsung Monte; fortunately it came free, so can't say I was a fool to buy. Its THE WORST phone. Has camera, but no flash; screen gets locked automatically during call & isn't very convenient to use. Has limits on storing 10 names per profile; has a resistive touch. As if these weren't sufficient, our Samsung A/C released the gas from compressor for no reason. After these experienced a big NO to Samsung.[/QUOTE]

well then i had a 5800 xpress music before x6 was resistive touch.used to hang if wallpaper was set on auto change mode.it got so bad that if it hanged when ph was ringing it used to vibrate nonstop.had to get off the byk take off he batt and restart the damn thing just to stop the ViBrAtor while riding.
thank god nokia dosnt make A/C.
not to mention it was damn slow.my sony walkman ph was faster than 5800.by the way its costed 13.5k for resistv screen at that tym.hope u get my point.i never said samsung.i recomended against nokia thats all.
i recomended android phones instead of windows.
any ways bottom line is its your money. i for one would never put my money on nokia phones.
just for fun google specs of N8 and compare it with a atrix2 or even a defy XT.

Even I had a Monte before.. And that was my first touchscreen phone. The phone was good, with descent camera. Soon got tired & switched on to Android (Samsung Galaxy Ace), and my life changed.. Been around a year now, never got tired of the excitement & the tech part involved in Android. Now I have a rooted phone & keep switching to different Custom ROMs & Kernels.. Its such a fun..

That's gross!!! I'll stay away FOR SURE!!!

I've no say; I really got annoyed when our 3 yr Samsung A/C's gas vanished completely compared to our 5 yr old pristine Onida. Samsung is big NO!!!

Something is seriously wrong with Monte; I've an N72 (bought sometimes during early 2007) & I still like to use it better than Monte. May be Monte is not my type & combined with the A/C, I hate the entire Samsung family.

I'm seriously getting too much confused as what too choose I don't want expensive phones, at the same time, I want a Nokia that meets just my requirements. This is getting me in total confusion, hope I don't make an impulsive buy

RG Sir, i would say go for the N8.It's an awesome phone and my friend has been using it for last one and a half years (Nov 2010)and still no issues

Samsung had aluminium cooling coils to reduce cost and thats were the problem started with cooling gas leaking

@RG Try the Nokia 603. Fits your needs like a glove.

atlernate for galaxy note or best android under 30k

hi,

time now i move on to a better phone.
requirements :

good camera.
good gps.
3g.

budget 30 k.

have used S2 for some time and so S2 is ruled out...

best bang of buck i could figure out for 30k + - 1k is galaxy note.
strict budget so HTC one 'x' and galaxy s3 are a no no..

members please suggest options.

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I'm in full dilemma; I like the looks (square ends) of Lumia 800, but wouldn't like to buy that expensive one

One crap of A/C's I'd say

Tks for the suggestion; will check gsmarena & I believe the price is also less. Good.

BTW, have been hearing a lot on Android (looks like too much applications are available on Android models) & heard Nokia is dropping their support (not sure Android or Symbian). I'd like to use lot of applications related to GPS, Map etc. Suggestion on choosing android/windows/symbian is appreciated.

For that budget and those 3 simple needs you menntioned, a lot of phones are there, but again, since you're using an S2, expectations will be high.

Check the Xperia P from Sony Mobiles. Xperia P has very good sound and camera quality. Don.t know about GPS. You'll have to update its Android after purchasing I think as it is still Gingerbread 2.3X.

If you're willing to forget Android for an excellent mind blowing mobile camera, good GPS and 3G, then 808 Pureview falls around Rs. 30k, as of now. It has a 41 megapixels camera.

get the Xperia S. You'll falll in love with the display.