India is a booming market for budget smartphones.
Here are 10 noteworthy smartphones strategically priced around Rs.10000.
[Disclaimer: None of the reviews or rankings are sponsored and are completely unbiased.]
10 - Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Here are 10 noteworthy smartphones strategically priced around Rs.10000.
[Disclaimer: None of the reviews or rankings are sponsored and are completely unbiased.]
10 - Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
The Galaxy Core Prime comes with a 4.5 inch LCD display with a screen resolution of 480p which provides a pixel density of 218 ppi. The thickness of the device is 8.8 mm and is available in black and white color finishes.
The device is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1 GB RAM.
It runs on Android v4.4.2 KitKat OS.
It comes with a 5MP rear shooter with autofocus and LED flash which can record full HD videos at 30 fps. The phone has a 2MP front cam which is sufficient enough for video calling and selfies.
The smartphone comes with 8GB onboard storage capacity which can be expanded to 32 GB via MicroSD card slot.
The phone has a 2000 mAh battery and comes with 3G connectivity and dual SIM feature which is very popular in India.
Verdict: The Galaxy Core Prime is an affordably priced smartphone targeted at 1st time smartphone buyers who want to explore the world of Android and Google services but if you are a die hard Android enthusiast who wants a budget phone, skip this one!
9 - Lenovo A6000
The Lenovo A6000 features a 5 inch IPS LCD display with an HD resolution and a pixel density of 294ppi. The device is 8.2mm thick and weighs in at 128g. Powered by 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core 1.2GHz processor, it feels a tad under-powered due to the !GB RAM pairing. Graphics performance is handled well by Adreno 306 GPU.
The device comes installed with Android v4.4 KitKat OS bundled with Lenovo's Vibe UI 2.0.
The phone has an 8MP rear shooter with LED flash capable of shooting HD videos and a 2MP front facing snapper.
Inbuit memory is a measly 8GB.
The A6000 is powered by a 2300 mAh battery with 4G connectivity.
Verdict: The Lenovo A6000 is a well-priced powerful Android phone, with great hardware which is both, thin and light, but the device loses points in terms of software. Overall a great phone is somewhat letdown due to the Vibe UI 2.0 which, though better than v1.0, still hinders with the "pure Android" experience which may be an issue for some.
8 - Lava Iris X8
The Lava Iris X8 carries a 5-inch IPS LCD multi touch HD display packed in a 8.6mm thick outfit with a weight of 160g. The Asahi Dragontrail glass makes sure that the screen stays fresh. On the inside, it is loaded with a 1.4GHz octa-core processor sitting on MediaTek chipset. It is aided by a 2GB RAM so that you have the liberty to run demanding tasks. It runs on Android v4.4 KitKat OS.
The device looks similar to the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s with the metal bands surrounding the glass enclosure, which is not a bad thing!
It consists of an 8MP rear shooter with dual LED flash and a front shooter of 3MP
The device comes built-in with 16 GB internal storage and is expandable by additional 32 GB.
The Iris X8 has a battery capacity of 2500 mAh and comes with 3G connectivity.
Verdict: The Lava Iris X8 is a powerful Android phone with a great design. The only concern could be the weight of the device, which in long run could be a pain.
7 - Lenovo A7000
The Lenovo A7000 packs a 5.5-inch IPS HD multi-touch display (720 x 1,280 pixels, 267ppi) in a 7.9mm thick outfit with a weight of 140g, which are very impressive figures considering its size. It flaunts the latest Android v5.0 Lollipop OS, and driven by a 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek chipset along with 2GB RAM and Mali-T760 MP2 GPU.
The Lenovo A7000 is armed with an 8MP autofocus snapper and LED flash at the back besides a 5MP wide angle front snapper.
It features an internal memory of 8GB which is further expandable up to 32GB. The chief USP of the device is the support for Dolby ATMOS software which ensures rich multimedia experience.
The Lenovo A7000 keeps the show running with a 2,900mAh Li-Po battery which is non user removable.
Connectivity options include both 4G as well as 3G.
Verdict: The main attraction of Lenovo A7000 apart from the impressive specs is Dolby ATMOS technology which is a plus for all the people looking for great multimedia experience. However, the overall build quality of the device feels a bit cheap but it isn't much of a deal-breaker.
6 - .Micromax Canvas Juice 2
The Micromax Canvas Juice 2 AQ5001 features a 5-inch IPS HD with294ppi density multi touch display with Corning Gorilla Glass v3.0 protection. It runs on the latest Android v5.0 Lollipop OS which provides access to Google's latest features and apps. Doing duty under the hood is a 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with a 2GB RAM thereby ensuring smooth performance.
The Micromax Canvas Juice 2 AQ5001 is armed with an 8MP autofocus camera at the back which supports LED flash and can capture HD videos at 30fps. It is accompanied by a 2MP front snapper. It houses an internal memory of 8GB which is further expandable up to 32GB.
The key highlight of the Micromax Canvas Juice 2 AQ5001 is its 3,000mAh Li-ion battery which claims to deliver up to 9 hours of talktime and up to 435 hours of standby time. It can be connected via 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and USB port.
Verdict: The Micromax Canvas Juice 2 lives up to its name providing a great amount of battery life along with some great specs and Android v5.0 out of the box, but as is the case with most of the Micromax devices, the phone might not live up to its expectations and performance may deteriorate over a while.
5 - Microsoft Lumia 535
The Nokia Lumia 535 arrives with a 5-inch IPS display which promises good readability even under the sun and nice viewing from different angles. It sports a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels and a pixel density of 220ppi.
The Microsoft Lumia 535 has a thickness of 8mm, a weight of 146g and soft rounded edges to provide a better grip. The changeable glossy plastic frame at the back comes in a wide range of colors like green, orange, black, cyan, white and gray.
Under the hood, the Lumia 535 dons a 1.2GHz quad-core processor sitting on Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and assisted by a powerful 1GB RAM. It ships with the latest Windows Phone v8.1 OS with Denim update. The latest OS provides you access to the large number of familiar and useful Microsoft services such as OneDrive and Office without any additional cost.
The main camera of the Nokia Lumia 535 shoots 5MP stills and supports autofocus, LED flash, 28mm focal length, f/2.4 aperture and ¼ inch sensor. On the front, the smartphone houses another 5MP snapper which is good for selfie obsessed youngsters. It comes with 8GB of onboard memory which can be expanded up to a massive 128GB.
The Microsoft Lumia 535 comes in a single SIM as well as a dual SIM variant, both models supporting 3G connectivity.
It sips juice from a 1,950mAh Li-ion battery promising up to 11 hours of talk time in 2G networks.
Verdict: The "Microsoft" Lumia 535 is the first offering from the software giant's stable after taking over Nokia completely. It may not be stunning but is extremely impressive considering the price at which it is available. There may be many past reports suggesting the lack of apps on Windows Phone platform but those days are now over and all of the major apps are now user accessible with hundreds of thousands of them being added per day. Also, Windows Phone is the only platform that integrates hardware, software and services so effortlessly which is not at all the case with Android and keeps the user happy in the long term. If you're looking for a change from the ol' Android, consider this one!
4 - Xiaomi Redmi 2
The Xiaomi Redmi 2 flaunts a 4.7-inch IPS LCD HD with 312ppi density, multi touch display which offers sharp and rich viewing experience from all directions. The Corning Gorilla Glass v2.0 protection enables it to resist scratches and fingerprints easily. It has a waistline of 9.2mm and a weight of 134g.
The smartphone is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Cortex A53 processor based on 64 bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor. It is paired with 1GB RAM and Adreno 306 GPU to deliver robust performance at everything. It runs on Android v4.4.4 KitKat OS with MIUI 6 on the top.
The Xiaomi Redmi 2 sports an 8MP autofocus OmniVision camera with presets like f/2.2 aperture, LED flash, face detection, 28mm wide angle lens, HDR, touch to focus and geo-tagging. It can record 1,080p videos at 30fps and is accompanied by a 2MP front snapper. It sports 8GB of internal memory which can be expanded up to 32GB.
The Xiaomi Redmi 2 sips juice from a sealed 2,200mAh Li-Po battery and supports QuickCharge 1.0 technology and supports 4G in select markets.
Verdict: The Xiaomi Redmi 2 is the successor to the highly successful Redmi 1 and continues the same trend of offering powerful features at attractive price.However, it is a bit under powered because of an average RAM and Gorilla Glass 2.0 instead of 3.0. Also, due to MIUI, it may ward of "pure Android" enthusiasts, but otherwise, at such a price, this one's up for grabs!
The Motorola New Moto E or Moto E2 or Moto E (2nd Gen) arrives with a 4.5-inch LCD multi touch display offering a pixel density of 245ppi. At the heart of the device, you can find a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset bearing a quad-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz. Together with a 1GB RAM the processor guarantees powerful and smooth performance. It sails on Android v5.0 Lollipop OS.
The Motorola New Moto E sports a 5MP camera inclusive of features like LED flash, geo-tagging, HDR and panorama and efficient in recording 480p videos. It has a 0.3MP snapper on the front for selfies and video calling. It has an inbuilt storage unit of 8GB which can be again expanded up to 32GB.
The Motorola New Moto E keeps the show running with a 2,390mAh Li-ion battery and supports 3G connectivity and dual SIM feature. It also comes in a 4G variant with support for select markets.
Verdict: The only reason this device ranks above Redmi 2 is the software. Motorola promises a near "pure Android" experience that doesn't need much getting used to. Specifications wise it may be inferior to the above listed devices but has a promising tech support from Motorola and comes with features such as water and dust resistance and Corning Gorilla Glass 3.0 which resists scratches easily. Overall, it is a budget friendly smartphone that is targeted at the people who want a hassle free Android experience.
2 - Micromax Yu Yureka
The Yureka comes packed with a 5.5 inch 720p HD display with IPS LCD technology which produces great color accuracy and viewing angles as wide as 180 degrees and a pixel density of 267ppi. It has the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and hence resists scratches and scuffs effortlessly What's credible is that despite having such a huge display, the thickness of the phone is just 8.5mm. The moonstone polish at the back makes it a piece of eye-candy.
It has a 64-bit 1.5 GHz octa-core processor powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chip which is coupled with a 2 GB DDR3 RAM for efficient multitasking. Graphics performance is aided by Adreno 305 GPU.
The main attraction of the device is Cyanogen OS 11 which is essentially a modified and a tweaked version of Android v4.4.4 KitKat OS with a guaranteed update to Android v5.0 Lollipop.
In terms of camera, the Yureka packs a 13 MP autofocus camera with Sony EXMOR CMOS sensor, wide angle lens, f/2.2 aperture and LED flash and a n impressive 5MP front snapper. It captures 1080p videos at 30 fps and 720p videos up to 60 fps.
The phone houses a 16 GB internal memory, expandable up to 32GB.
The phone is powered by 2500 mAh battery and has the usual connectivity options such as 3G, WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth v4.0 and micro usb port. It also supports 4G LTE Cat 4 in compatible regions and networks.
Verdict: The Yureka is a great package bundled with excellent specs at a great price. However, it suits best for the people who are tech-savvy and demand a great control over their devices. It is not recommended for people who want their phones to "just work" without having to worry about anything as the potential of the device may be wasted.
1 - Microsoft Lumia 640
1 - Microsoft Lumia 640
The Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM features a 5-inch IPS ClearBlack multi touch display with HD resolution and a pixel density of 294ppi. It comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and is wrapped in an 8.8mm thick outfit which has a weight of 145g and can be carried around easily.
On the inside, the Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM is packed with a 1.2GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor from Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset. It is paired with Adreno 305 GPU and 1GB RAM for smooth performance. It ships with latest Windows Phone v8.1 OS with guaranteed update to the Windows 10 platform when commercially released. The smartphone offers some other useful value additions including free subscription to OneDrive, Office 365 and 30 minutes of Skype voice calls for one year.
The Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM features an 8MP autofocus rear facing camera which is inclusive of features like 1/4” sensor size, continuous shooting, LED flash, 4X digital zoom, BSI sensor, geo-tagging, face detection, touch focus and can record 1,080p movies at 30fps. For selfie and video calling, it houses a 1MP front camera. It comes with an inbuilt memory of 8GB which can be further expanded up to 128GB.
Fuelled by a 2,500mAh Li-ion battery, the Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM claims to provide up to 26.5 hours of talktime and up to 864 hours of standby time over 2G.
Connectivity options include 3G and dual SIM support.
Verdict:The Lumia 640 is priced extremely well at Rs.10000 considering the specifications and performance. The performance of this device at these specs is sure to match the performance of an Android device double the price. Packed with Microsoft services and the seamless hardware, software and services integration, this one's a steal for sure. So if you're bored of Android phones,this one will do you good in the long run.
Which one do you think is the best? Leave your suggestions in comments below. Thanks!
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