Mobile Buying Guide
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.
- Database has an integrated pricelist. Click the mobile name and you'll be redirected to91mobiles.com which have latest price offered by different online shops.
- Thread is updated when a mobile received a heavy price drop or a new mobile is launched.
- Mobile hardware coloured red is old/slow and not recommended at that price while green means better than expected quality.
- My own recommended mobiles are marked green.
Android Buyers Guide: Your newly purchased mobile perform depends solely on the 4 topics below:
Display:
- Avoid any Android mobile with QVGA resolution (240X320) as most apps as well as games no longer support it.
- Avoid mobiles with odd resolution like (768X1024 or 600X1024) as it'll lead to same problem as above.
- Try to go for the mobile with highest PPI (pixel per inch) as lower PPI means blurry images and text.
- AMOLED/IPS doesn't mean that display will be better rather AMOLED means better black level whereas IPS means better viewing angle.
- Gorilla Glass is prone to scratches so a scratch guard is always recommended.
Processor:
- Avoid any Android mobile with ARM11 processing core as those are no longer supported by majority of the apps or by Google itself.
- Clockspeed doesn't matter. You can get 1Ghz processor based Android for just 3k which mayn't even support the basic games.
- All Android mobile processor has a GPU integrated into the processor/chipset.
- Irrespective of mobile or manufacturer, if chipset is same then GPU will be same as well.
- Performance wise Cortex A5 < Scorpion < Cortex A7 < Cortex A9 < Krait < Cortex A15. Performance scales equally with increase in cores.
Memory:
- To run smoothly Android mobile need 512MB or more ram depending on the display resolution and processor. Less ram means slowdown.
- You get roughly 50% free ram for use once your mobile boots up as GPU & Android system requires system ram.
- Rom memory is not same as internal memory. Rom memory is the total memory whereas the free memory is the internal memory.
- Mobiles with more than 5GB storage have multiple partition: apps memory (dedicated to apps) as well as user accessible memory.
Battery:
- Check that the mobile ships with at least 1500mah battery else get ready to charge 2 times per day.
- Bigger display will require more battery so if screen size is 4.5"+ check that battery is more than 2000mah.
- AMOLED is a real battery saver so expect more battery backup.
- 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:
- Rooting, custom recovery or unofficial Android (custom rom) will break your warranty.
- Not all mobiles get same kind of community support so be sure (check XDA, Modaco or Android forum) if you care about custom roms.
- Android from Indian brands rarely get any kind of community support.
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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.
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