On the lookout for an Android phone.

[AB96]

I've just finished my HSC examinations and was using Nokia E72, which runs on Symbian, until now.
Currently, I'm on the lookout for an Android phone, but I'm not at all an expert in these things. And hence, I'm asking for help from the members here.
The requirements:
1. Good/great display. I will be watching FullHD videos, so I would prefer a 1920 x 1080 Pixels resolution.
2. Screen size shouldn't be too much. 5.5 inches max.
3. 1.5 GHz processor (or better), and good graphic card, as I'll be playing games frequently.
4. 2 GB RAM (or 1.5 GB at least).
5. Good/great battery life.
6. The audio and video output should be good/great.
7. EXTERNAL MEMORY SHOULD BE AVAILABLE (or 32 GB internal).
I wrote the 7th point in BOLD because I've seen that many phones nowadays, like Nexus 5 or Moto X only have internal memory.
My budget is around 25-30K. Will be flexible if I come across a good product.
A response will be appreciated.

 

[AB96]

What is the best screen/display type in the market? (TFT, IPS, AMOLED)

 

[Nishant]

IPS if you want natural colors, AMOLED if you want deeper blacks and oversaturated colors.

 

[uumeshh]

AMOLED also if you want to use apps like dynamic notifications.

 

[AB96]

Will IPS be good enough for FullHD video viewing, gaming and browsing? I'm thinking about getting Nexus 5.

 

[shreyaskini]

Nexus 5 if you don't care much abt the camera and want a very good overall performance. Moto X if you like the touchless controls and the camera on moto x i feel is a bit better than the nexus 5 and you can save some money too. Both are grt devices and i'm pretty sure you won't be disappointed with it. As your budget is 30k you should get the nexus 5 as its a google device n it'll get the updates before any other devices. For gaming too its grt and the Full HD video quality is also good.

 

[shreyaskini]

and don't even think of Canvas Knight! That phone has heating issues.

 

[AB96]

Nexus 5 if you don't care much abt the camera and want a very good overall performance. Moto X if you like the touchless controls and the camera on moto x i feel is a bit better than the nexus 5 and you can save some money too. Both are grt devices and i'm pretty sure you won't be disappointed with it. As your budget is 30k you should get the nexus 5 as its a google device n it'll get the updates before any other devices. For gaming too its grt and the Full HD video quality is also good.

Thank you, Shreyas. The camera specs doesn't matter to me much as I'm not a "photography guy". I would have gone for Moto X, but sadly the 32 GB version will take about another 4 months to be launched (according to some rumours).

and don't even think of Canvas Knight! That phone has heating issues.

Never did anyway :thumbup1:

 

[AB96]

I'm thinking of purchasing Nexus 5 32 GB (Red) from Play Store, as its not available on Flipkart or any other site I checked. Do they offer free shipping? If not, how much will it cost?
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_5_32GB_Bright_Red?id=nexus_5_red_32gb

 

[Nishant]

The price shown on Play Store is all inclusive.

 

[AB96]

I don't think so. It says that Tax and Shipping costs will be [color=#ff0000;]calculated[/color] at checkout from the warehouse. Do you have any idea how many days it will take for it to be shipped to Navi Mumbai?