The Sony mobiles / smartphones has a very high rate of manufacturing defects. It being sold through various franchises and the OEM showrooms and it shows up issues within a month - dead mobile, quick over-heating, very low audio output, the software hang-up etc. One can do google search for Sony Mobile complaints and thousands of complaints will be listed.
Instead of replacing the faulty set, the OEM has the policy of repairing/re-conditioning the set. Hence, purchase of Sony sets (China Production) may be avoided.
As per their website, the about us page states " Whaaky is popular online destination for all sellers across famous shopping streets in India like Sarojini Nagar of Delhi, Fashion Street of Mumbai, Commercial street of Bangalore, Burrabazar of Kolkata, Charminar of Hyderabad , Pondy bazaar of Chennai. Headquartered at Hyderabad,Telangana. We have served over one million orders & growing strong. Whaaky originally was a one deal a day until the stock lasts. Today, we offer multiple deals across categories like apparels, mobiles, accessories and computer peripherals etc... We created Whaaky for the indian audience who like to shop from high streets and fashion streets. Our sellers are prominent retail owners who are sole proprietors with strong supply chain capabilities."
2.40 / 55 Reviews
No 1-8-319/2, Patigadda Road, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500016.
As quoted from the website of the company, "Karbonn is an industry-leader in bringing cutting-edge mobile technologies to India. The #3 smartphone brand in the country, Karbonn aims to 'Massify Technology' with its portfolio of innovative user centric 'Smart' Devices designed to complement every activity in life. Since its inception in April 2009, Karbonn has steadily become the brand of choice of the discerning mobile consumer in a country which has one of the fastest growth rates in mobile device consumption. Karbonn's expertise in bringing latest technology innovations at a price which defines 'value-for-money' is the hallmark of its success. This focus on innovation is the key attribute to the brand becoming the first choice mobile device for over a million customers, thus helping it achieve revenues of around Rs. 4500 crores in the current financial year. A joint venture of New Delhi based Jaina Group and Bengaluru based UTL Group, Karbonn is spearheaded by Mr. Pardeep Jain, Managing Director, and Mr. Sudhir Hasija, Chairman. Headquartered in New Delhi, Karbonn offers a range of mobile communication devices under the 'Titanium' series of smartphones and 'K Series' of feature phones. It also offers a mobile eco-system - 'Karbonn Smart' - a one-stop-shop for the sophisticated needs of the highly evolved Indian mobile consumer."
2.00 / 51 Reviews
D-170, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-1 New Delhi - 110020
I have purchased a Laptop from above place, It was a defective piece, I have taken to Sony service center for repair, kept there for 3 months, contacted SONY India by email and over phone in these 3 months, no response. Absolutely 3rd graded support. I can not Trust SONY any more. I still have that defective piece with me.
DO NOT BUY ANY PRODUCT OF SONY, CHECK PEOPLE REVIEW ON THEIR FACEBOOK PROFILE