If you're burning more than 20 grand on a cellphone, the handset has to be impressive. Here, the user experience is crucial. Additionally, the design is of significant importance, because after spending so much who wouldn't want to show off their new phone? Last year, it was all about iOS and Android. This time around though, the Windows Phone platform has come up as a breath of fresh air, to challenge them both. Thus providing more options to the consumer.



Coming to the point, here are the best handsets you can currently buy in the Indian market. Please note that the HTC One X is not in the list, since I haven't tested it yet.




Apple iPhone 4S

Street Price: Rs 42,800 (Saholic.com); Rs 43,300 (Letsbuy.com)


A great design and a simple user interface are the strengths of the latest iPhone. Moreover, it can compete with most high-end Android devices, when it comes to the raw power. The phone handles the 3D games and 1080p videos effortlessly. The pixel packed Retina display is sharp. Touch response is flawless, as you'd expect from Apple. Siri might not be useful, but is fun for sure. What's more, a rich app store is an icing on the cake.

 


Nokia Lumia 800
Street Price: Rs 23,000 (HomeShop18.com; Saholic.com)

The Lumia 800 is arguably the most beautiful handset available in the market. Nokia's precision of build and an AMOLED screen with ClearBlack wizardry, makes it stand out from the competition. On the software part, Microsoft has managed to deliver fluid interface, while achieving unbelievable attention to detail. Additionally, the unmatched social networking experience further sweetens the deal.



Samsung GALAXY S II


Street Price: Rs 27,500 (Saholic.com; Homeshop18.com)


Almost every major Android handset manufacturer has released a dual-core device. However, no one could actually match up to the success of Samsung's Galaxy S II. This phone walks past all of its competition, in terms of sheer performance. Thanks to full-Flash support, this handset can even handle 1080p web videos in the browser. Its Mali 400 GPU can handle every Android game with ease. Moreover, an 8 MP camera capable of HD recording and a 4.3" AMOLED screen, do justice to its raw power.
 

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