In the next few lines, we will try to analyze the pros and cons of the 5 popular mobiles in India. In this competitive market, we are all looking for low - priced good quality products. This has enhanced the competition among mobile companies and forced them to cut- down their maximum retail prices.

- Nokia 1280 is bound to feature in the list as it is made exclusively for the Indian consumer; it has all basic facilities from color display to 540 hours battery stand by. In one word, it's simple and beautiful. The phone book can take a maximum of 500 entries thereby making it the best choice for a busy man. It has additional features like a flashlight, calendar, voice memo and a predictive text input.

- MotorolaWX160 has gained huge prominence over the last few years; it weighs only 65 grams and it is one of the lightest cell phones in business. It has a monochromatic graphics with a color background. One thing that goes against this phone is the absence of ringtones. It has only vibration as a mode of alert. It also has additional features like calendar, alarm, organizer etc.

- Samsung Guru E1801T, an awesome product of Samsung Mobile, it is light weight with a color display. Though it lacks several important features like camera, radio, but still is widely used and liked by the Indian customer, mainly due to low cost.

- Product of an Indian company Micromax X100 has got every right to get its name flashed in the list of popular mobile phones in India. Indigenously developed in India, the product has been heartily ushered by the people of India due to its low - cost and good features.

- Motorola 180, released in April, 2010 the product has 65k color display with FM radio and several other features. This phone is truly a darling of the consumers. With a price below rupees thousand, it has attracted a lot of consumers over the last 1 years or so.

The mobile phones included in this list of popular phones is as per the data received from various online shopping sites, mobile stores, individual feedback and sales data. 

Ravi Baruah writes on various topics like Product Reviews and Comparison. He writes on reviews and articles on various Mobile Phones Brands like Nokia, Samsung, Maxx Mobile and other electronic devices.

HTC Sensation XE vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Comparison

HTC Sensation XE - A stylish, sleek and classy touchscreen phone. This touchscreen smartphone runs on Android v2.3.4 (Gingerbread) OS and has a 1.5 GHz dual core processor that allows faster browsing. It has a preloaded RAM size of 768 MB. The HTC Sensation XE has a 4.3-inch touch screen with a qHD resolution of 540 X 960 pixels that shows off images in vivid colors and playbacks videos fluidly. HTC Sense, which is the UI, enables the phone with applications like instant capture camera and active lock screen that make your mobile experience exciting.

Samsung Galaxy S2 - A sleek smartphone featuring a powerful 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 Dual Core processor. It runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system that lets you do faster multitasking, manage applications and easy wireless access. The phone has a large 4.3-inch WVGA capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels that lets you enjoy videos with a better quality. The Samsung Galaxy S II features a 8 megapixel autofocus camera with an LED flash and 2 megapixel secondary camera to take self-portraits with ease and for video calling.

HTC Sensation XE vs Samsung Galaxy S2

PHONE MODEL	HTC Sensation XE	Samsung Galaxy S2
Platform
Type	S-LCD	Super AMOLED Plus
OS	Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)	Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
User Interface	HTC Sense	TouchWiz 4.0
Processor	1.5 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion, Dual Core	1.2 GHz Cortex-A9, Dual Core
Graphics	Adreno 220	PowerVR SGX540
Display
Size	4.3 Inches	4.3 Inches
Resolution	qHD, 540 x 960 Pixels	WVGA, 480 x 800 Pixels
Colors	16 M	16 M
Camera
Primary Camera	8 Megapixel	8 Megapixel
Secondary Camera	0.3 Megapixel	2 Megapixel
Flash	Dual LED	LED
Dimensions
Size	65.4 x 126.1 x 11.3 mm	66.1 x 125.3 x 8.5 mm
Weight	151 g	116 g
Battery
Type	Li-Ion, 1730 mAh	Li-Ion, 1650 mAh
Talktime	9 hrs (2G), 7 hrs (3G)
Standby Time	310 hrs (2G), 540 hrs (3G)
Memory and Storage
Internal	1 GB	16 GB
Included Memory Card	8 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	microSD, upto 32 GB	microSD, upto 32 GB
Memory	768 MB RAM
Connectivity Options
GPRS	Y	Y
EDGE	Y	Y
Wifi	Y	Y
Wap Enabled	Y	N

Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S2 and Samsung Galaxy Note

When we talk about Android Phones, Samsung Mobile is the leader with Smartphone’s like Samsung Galaxy Ace, Samsung Galaxy Pop, Samsung Galaxy S II and the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Note. Samsung Galaxy Note 700 and Samsung Galaxy S II are the most popular Galaxy Smartphone from Samsung Electronics.

Though in my previous posts I mentioned regarding the comparison between Galaxy S2 and Nokia Lumia, this is the first post where phones of similar brand are compared (Samsung Galaxy S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Note). This is for all buyers who are brand loyal and find it really difficult to choose among these top Android phones, which of these 2 meets their needs, since the cost of all both the mobile is approximately the same.

Samsung Galaxy Note - A full touch Smartphone which runs on Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system and powered a 1.4 GHz Dual Core ARM Cortex-A9 Processor. It is packed with functions and applications that ensure you do not feel the requirement for a laptop or tablet. This Samsung Galaxy phone weighs 178 g with battery. The 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED Touch screen has 16 M colors and has resolution of 800 x 1280 Pixels that helps to view images, videos, files and more with crystal clear clarity. The S Pen stylus on Galaxy Note is one of the most notable features and lets you sketch, make notes and crop images with ease providing a rich business experience.

Samsung Galaxy S II - One of the best Smartphone in the Android segment and has all the features required for your business and personal needs. The gadget runs on runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system and possesses a powerful 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 Dual Core processor that allows you access multiple applications simultaneously, without affecting the speed of your applications. This Galaxy series phone from Samsung has a 4.3-inch WVGA capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels that gives you visual clarity and high picture quality. The Touch Wiz 4.0 user interface lets you navigate through applications on the Galaxy S II with ease.

A comparison table between the 2 may help you to take decision -

Model	Samsung Galaxy S II	Samsung Note 700
Price	Rs. 30000	Rs. 32000
Processor	1.2 GHz Cortex-A9, Dual Core	1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A9, Dual Core
Display
Size	4.3 Inches	5.29 Inches
Resolution	WVGA, 480 x 800 Pixels	WXGA, 800 x 1280 Pixels
Dimensions
Size	66.1 x 125.3 x 8.5 mm	82.95 x 146.85 x 9.65 mm
Weight	116 g	178 g
Battery
Type	Li-Ion, 1650 mAh	Li-Ion, 2500 mAh
Talktime	18 hrs (2G), 8 hrs (3G)	26 hrs (2G), 13 hrs (3G)
Standby Time	710 hrs (2G), 610 hrs (3G)	960 hrs (2G), 820 hrs (3G)
Important Apps	Google Search, Gmail, YouTube, Android Market, Google Talk, Social Network Service, IM, News and Weather, Readers Hub, Social Hub	Google Search, Google Mail, Google Talk, YouTube, Android Market

You can buy these handsets in India at any of the major electronic stores or do online mobile shopping on various ecommerce websites and get great discounts on them.

Compare Samsung Galaxy s2 and iPhone 3gs

Smartphone’s have take over contemporary feature phone since they run on the most popular mobile OS like Android, Blackberry OS, iPhone OS etc and provide advanced computing ability and connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy S2 and Apple iPhone are two such phones which have the best of features, style, design and apps. Galaxy SII and iPhone 3GS 8GB are almost the same price in Indian mobile market and often buyers are confused between the two. Though they have certain similarities there are various different and unique features that each one of them possesses.

To make things simpler for the buyer let us compare Samsung galaxy s2 and iPhone 3gs and list down the features.

Samsung Galaxy S2 
Galaxy S2, one of the Top Android Smartphone from Samsung featuring a 4.3-inch WVGA touch screen display with 480 x 800 pixels resolution for high picture quality. It has an 8 megapixel camera with an LED flash and supports various features like auto focus, touch focus, face detection, smile detection and image stabilization. It has a secondary 2 megapixel camera in the front of the handset that helps you to take self portraits comfortably. You can capture full HD videos at maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) with this Smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy S II has a sleek design with just 8.5 mm in thickness that makes it easy to hold and comfortable to carry. It is an automatic Geo-tagging feature that lets you share your location with friends.

Apple iPhone 3GS
The iPhone 3G comes with a 3.5 inches display with 480 x 320 pixels and TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors display type. It offers high-speed 3G networks like HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100, expanded e-mail functionality and various 3rd party applications. iPhone 3gs has an impressive touch screen allows you to browse your music collection with the impressive Cover Flow view. A 2 megapixel camera present on the iPhone 3G lets you take good pictures.

Difference  Galaxy s2 and iPhone 3gs

	Apple iPhone 3GS	Samsung Galaxy SII
Internal Memory	8GB	16GB
Extendable Memory	No	Yes 32 GB
Camera Resolution	2 MP	8 MP
Secondary Camera	No	Yes
FM Radio	No	Yes
OS	iPhone OS 3	Android OS, v2.3.4 (Gingerbread)

Galaxy S2 is among the best Samsung Mobile Phones in India with great customer feedback and review. On the other hand though Apple iPhone is among the hottest Smartphone with great brand loyalty. You can shop mobiles online on various websites and get great discounts and also read customer reviews.

Top 10 Android Phones in India with Prices

Android phones are becoming popular due to their advance features like multiple applications installation, easy customization, multitasking, social networking and faster accesses to the internet. Android apps and affordability has brought a revolutionary change in Indian mobile phones market. So if you are planning to buy one, here is a list of the top 10 android phones in India along with their current prices (January 2012).

Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 - This is an Android v2.3 Gingerbread Smartphone has an impressive 3.5 inch capacitive touch screen. The Ace S5830 has a 800 MHz ARM11 processor loaded on to it., with an additional Adreno 200 GPU for handling graphic intensive apps. The Samsung Galaxy Ace has a 5 MegaPixel camera with LED Flash and 2x Digital Zoom capable lens. The price of Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 is Rs. 13900/- only.

Samsung Galaxy R I9103 - The Galaxy R I9103 Smartphone from Samsung runs on Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) platform. The 1 GHz dual core ARM Cortex A9 processor helps you in multitasking and efficient Web browsing. Samsung Galaxy R helps you click pictures on the go as it is fitted with a 5 megapixel camera, built-in LED flash and the price of this handset is Rs. Rs. 20999/- only.

Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V - The Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V is an Android v2.3 Gingerbread Smartphone featuring a 3.7 inch touch screen powered by a 1 GHz 1 GHz Scorpion processor and 512 MB RAM. A 5 megapixel camera is loaded into the Xperia neo V with features like touch focus, image stabilization, face detection, Touch focus, smile detection and a powerful 16x zoom. The price of Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 is Rs. 18000/- only.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini ST15i - The Xperia Mini ST15i is a Smartphone that is packed with power and speed to meet your professional and personal needs. Sony Smartphone runs on Android v2.3 operating system and possesses a 1 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion Processor that helps you quick internet browsing. A 3 inch touch screen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels forms the face of the phone. It supports a multi-touch input method feature that lets you work faster.

Sony Ericsson SK17i - The Sony Ericsson SK17i Smartphone runs on an Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS and has a 1 GHz Scorpion processor. This mobile is loaded with 512 MB RAM. This phone has a 3-inch TFT HVGA capacitive screen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. This SK17i has a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, digital zoom and a LED flash to facilitate good photography.  The Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro is powerful Smartphone with a classy design and priced at Rs. 16200/- only.

Motorola Defy Plus - The Motorola Defy Plus is a compact a Smartphone with 3.7-inch WVGA touch screen with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels forms the face of the phone. This phone works on Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system and is home to a 1 GHz processor and 512 MB RAM. The Smartphone from Motorola sports a 5 megapixel camera that has autofocus, image stabilization, smile and face detection, touch focus and a LED flash to help you take pictures of high quality.

Motorola FIRE XT - The Motorola FIRE XT is a Smartphone designed to meet your everyday needs. This mobile phone runs on an Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system and has a 800 MHz processor. A 5 megapixel camera with digital zoom and a LED flash make photography fun yet effective. A secondary VGA camera on the Motorola FIRE XT facilitates video calling. Video recording and playback is featured on this phone. The price of HTC Wildfire S is Rs. 13100/- only.

HTC Wildfire S - This HTC model is a full touch mobile phone that runs on Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system and powered by a 600 MHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor and has 512 MB of RAM onboard. The Wildfire S sports a 5 MP camera with auto focus and LED flash capabilities, allowing images shot in low light to be clearer and less grainy. You can also record videos through the phone camera at 24 fps. The price of HTC Wildfire S is Rs. 13000/- only.

HTC Desire - The HTC Desire runs on the Android 2.1 (Eclair) operating system, 576 MB of RAM, lets you work and play with at great speed with the help of a 1 GHz processor. It has a sleek and elegant 3.7-inch AMOLED touch screen with a screen resolution of 480 X 800 pixels. This phone The Desire allows you to work and play with at great speed with the help of a 1 GHz processor. The 5 Megapixel cameras with auto focus and LED flash lets you capture your favorite moments and good picture quality. The phone also supports HD video recording and the price of this Smartphone is Rs. 18599.

LG Optimus Hub E510 - LG Hub E510 Smartphone runs on the Android v2.3 Gingerbread operating system and 800 MHz ARMv6 processor that helps in efficient power management. A 3.5-inch TFT capacitive touch screen with resolution of 480 x 320 pixels forms the face of this phone. With the Optimus 2.0 UI integrated in this Android device, the user experience is taken a notch higher as it lets you access mails and messages with a single tap of your finger. The 5 megapixel camera at the rear has 4x digital zoom capability that lets you capture distant objects with ease. The price of Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 is Rs. Rs. 13249/- only.

Samsung Galaxy Note N-7000, though one of the top Samsung phone is not included in this list since it is a high cost phone and the ones included in this articles are within the price range of Rs 12000 - Rs 20000 only. 


Users can buy mobile online or at any of the local mobile store but are requested to research the features and price by themselves as the ten phones in this list are picked on the basis of popularity which can change with time.

Nokia Lumia 800 vs Samsung Galaxy S2 vs Blackberry Bold 9900

The Indian mobile phone market is high with the launch of various high end phones, with some top class features and at affordable prices. Samsung, Blackberry have introduced Smartphone's with the best of functions and have gained a strong foot hold in the market which was once dominated by Nokia. Mobile phones are used for a lot other function than just calling and messaging. Smartphone, a high-end mobile built on a mobile computing platform, provides advanced computing features and connectivity than a contemporary feature phone. Technology advancement and competition has given the customers various options at unbelievable price. This in turn has made things more difficult for the customer to decide which mobile is best for him.

Many buyers find it difficult to decide, which of these 3 would suit their needs, since the price of all these 3 mobile is approximately similar cost. A detailed comparison of the all 3 may help you take decision.

The common features are - All of them are Bar Form compatible with Single GSM SIM. They have a capacitive Touch Screen and include business features like Document Viewer, Document Editor, and Push mail. Basic call features are Hands Free, Conference Call and Speed Dialing.

Now talking about the difference -
Operating System - The first difference starts at OS - while Nokia Lumia 800 works on Windows Phone 7.5, Samsung Galaxy S2 has Android v2.3 and Blackberry Bold 9900 has BlackBerry 7 OS.

Display Type and Size - The display type is AMOLED for Nokia and Samsung, BlackBerry has a TFT LCD. Samsung has the best display size of 4.3 inches, Nokia is 3.7 Inches and Blackberry bold is 2.8 Inches.

Camera - Nokia and Samsung have an 8 Megapixel Primary Camera and Blackberry has a 5 Megapixel. Samsung also has a 2 Megapixel secondary camera as well with HD and Full HD recording.

Size & Weight - Samsung Galaxy is a slim phone with size 66.1 x 125.3 x 8.5 mm and weight 116 g. Blackberry weights 130 g and Nokia is 142 g.

Battery - Samsung has the best battery, Li-Ion 1650 with talk time up to 18hr 20min (2G) / 8hr 40 min (3G). Nokia Lumia Battery is 1450 Li-Ion with a talk time of 13 hrs (2G), 9 hrs (3G) and Blackberry Bold 9900 battery is 1230 with talk time of 6 hrs (2G), 5 hrs (3G).

Though all the 3 are respected brands which mobile user trust my personal choice is the Samsung Galaxy is one of the Top 10 Samsung Mobile Phone mainly for good battery backup and camera clarity. Even on various online shopping websites like Flipkart, FutureBazaar etc the customer review and feedback has been positive for all 3 products.

Top 10 phones of Samsung Mobile in India

Samsung Mobile is now gaining popularity in Indian market due to their marketing strategy and superb feature phones. With a brand ambassador like Aamir Khan and positive reviews the sales is getting better every day.

As per the online shopping sites, here is a list of the top ten Samsung Mobile on the basis of popularity -

Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 - An excellent Smartphone from Samsung with pleasing design, touch screen and Android v2.3 operating system is easy to handle and a great value for money. This Galaxy Y model from Samsung has a 2 megapixel camera with 2x zoom which helps you experiment with your photography skills.

Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 - A nice phone from Samsung at a modest price, Samsung Galaxy Ace is an Android v2.3 Gingerbread Smartphone with a 5 megapixel camera with LED Flash and a 2x Digital Zoom capable lens. The Samsung Galaxy Ace sports a minimalist design featuring clean square trims and has a 3.5 inch capacitive touch screen.

Samsung Galaxy R I9103 - The Galaxy R I9103 from Samsung is a Smartphone with powerful features packed in aesthetically pleasing design. Galaxy R sports a 4.19-inch touch screen with 480 x 800 pixels resolution and a 5 megapixel camera. This Smartphone possesses a 1 GHz dual core ARM Cortex A9 processor that helps you in multitasking and efficient Internet browsing.

Samsung Galaxy Note N 7000 - One of the best in the category, the Samsung Galaxy Note comes with features and applications that will replace your laptop. This Smartphone also runs on an Android v2.3 OS and also possesses a 1.4 GHz Dual Core ARM Cortex-A9 Processor. It has a large 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED Touch screen for crystal clear clarity and an immersive experience. The unique feature of this phone is the S Pen stylus that lets you sketch or makes notes with ease to provide a richer business experience. Samsung Note is loaded with an amazing 8 megapixel camera with an LED flash to take high quality pictures.

Samsung Galaxy S LCD I9003 - The Samsung Galaxy S LCD I9003 is a full touch Android smartphone that packs an attractive design and slender look, while serving all the desired mobility functions. The Samsung I9003 has a pretty good 5MP camera with autofocus and supports multiple shoot modes. This smartphone is powered by a 1650 mAh Li-Ion battery that gives up to 12 hours of talktime on 2G and 6 hours on 3G networks.

Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670 - The Galaxy Fit is an exciting Android v2.2 smartphone with features like 3G, Wi-Fi and 5 megapixel camera with autofocus & 3x zoom. The 5 MP camera on the Galaxy Fit help you take pictures of high quality and even offers Panorama shoot mode. The Samsung Fit is powered by a 600 MHz processor, and features Samsung's Touchwiz 3.0 Android skinning. Powered by rechargeable 1650 mAh Lithium Ion battery with a talk time of 22 hours in 2G and 9 hours in 3G network.

Samsung Galaxy Pop i559 - A simple phone that runs on Android v2.2 (Froyo) OS, has a 3.14-inch TFT LCD Touchscreen and a 3.15 MP Primary Camera. The Samsung Galaxy Pop i559 is Wi-Fi and supports 2G and 3G Network. It has FM Radio function and an expandable storage capacity of 32 GB. It is one of the best phone at the price. It has a Standard Battery, Li-Ion 1200 mAh with a stand by up to 320 hours and talk time up to 5 hours.

Samsung Galaxy S Plus I9001 - The S Plus I9001 is a sleek Smartphone featuring a powerful 1.4 GHz processor and 512 RAM, making faster access to applications. The handset has a 4-inch Super AMOLED full touch display screen which lets you enjoy videos with a better quality and provides a bright display technology.  The 5 megapixel autofocus camera helps you shoot HD videos and includes features like Geo-tagging, Touch focus, Face and Smile detection for better picture quality. Some other features include Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF) which allows you to perform your business tasks easily.

Samsung Omnia W I8350 - The only one in the list that is powered by Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) OS and supports Windows Live SkyDrive feature that lets you upload files that you can edit online. It has a powerful 1.4 GHz Scorpion processor that lets you multitask without affecting the speed of your applications. The Samsung Omnia sports a 3.7-inch WVGA capacitive touch screen with 480 x 800 pixel resolution that helps you view pictures, videos, files and more with better clarity.

Samsung Wave S5253 - This Samsung phone runs on Bada operating system and weighs only 100 grams. It has a 3.2 megapixel camera with 2x zoom, shot mode, photo effects to make photography an enjoyable experience. It is definitely one of the best mobile available in the price range and good value for money.

One another reason for Samsung Phones popularity is the OS, there are various apps that are available online which run well with Android. Samsung Galaxy Note and Samsung Galaxy S2 though on the expensive side are 2 such Samsung Andriod Phones that arrives in the market by carving out a new size category for themselves.