PRICE CATEGORY OF BELOW Rs.10,000/-
This publish will reveal you the best smartphones in any platform for the month of October 2012. This data provided will be purely based on public reviews and the performance of the mobile in that category with various features loaded in. This post is not sponsored by any of the
private firm to boost their sales.
10. Spice Mi-425 Stellar
PRICE: Rs.8,000/-(Online) Rs.9,700/-(Best Buy) Specifications of the Spice Mi-425 Stellar include:
4.1″ display with 480x800p resolution
5MP Camera with LED Flash
VGA Secondary Camera
1 GHz Processor
149 MB Internal Memory
32 GB expandable Memory
Android 2.3 ( Planned upgrade to 4.0 )
2,000 mAh Battery
The Spice Mi-425 Stellar is arguably the best device available at a sub-Rs 10,000 price tag. The Spice Mi-425 is also one of the very few budget devices that will receive an update to Android 4.0. All the features of this device, including a large battery, and front camera for video-calls, and it’s large 4.1″ display, certainly make the Spice Mi-425 Stellar a solid choice. DRAWBACKS: Low Battery, Low Internal Memory, Poor Camera Quality.
9. Karbonn A9
PRICE : Rs.7,800/-(Online) Rs.8,990/-(Best Buy) Specifications of the Karbonn A9 include:
3.8-inch display with 480x800p resolution
5MP HD Camera with LED flash
0.3MP Secondary Camera
1 GHz Processor
32 GB Expandable Memory
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Dual SIM support
1,600mAh Battery
Karbonn A9 is another budget-friendly device available in the market. The Karbonn A9 offers brilliant features, including dual-SIM support and a HD camera. Granted, it’s disappointing to see the device running Android 2.3 Gingerbread, but can still be considered a great phone for anyone looking for a good dual-SIM device.
DRAWBACKS: Lower Android version, Network Connectivity issues.
8. Samsung Galaxy Y Duos Lite
PRICE : Rs.6,300/-(Online) Rs.6,990/-(Best Buy) The specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Y Duos Lite include:
2.8-inch display with 240x320p resolution
2 MP camera
832 MHz Processor
256 MB RAM
4 GB internal memory
microSD card up to 32 GB supported
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Dual SIM
Wi-Fi supported
1,200mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy Y Duos Lite is an entry level Dual-SIM smartphone from the market leaders in Android device manufacturing. Sadly, the Samsung Galaxy Y Duos Lite is factory shipped with Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The 1,200mAh battery is also quite disappointing. Granted, Samsung has a certain reputation in the Indian market which would lead to people choosing this device over any other similarly-speced smartphone.
DRAWBACKS : Low Resolution.
7.Micromax A87 Ninja 4
PRICE: Rs.5,000/-(Online) Rs.6,100/-(Best Buy) The specifications of the Micromax A87 Ninja 4 include:
4-inch display with 480x800p resolution
2 MP Camera
1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
microSD card up tp 32 GB supported
Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
3G, Wi-Fi supported
1,400 mAh battery
A part of the Micromax onslaught on the budget smartphone market in India, the Micromax A87 Ninja 4 boasts one of the largest displays on this list. Further, the device features some great specifications, at a much lower price than other similarly-speced smartphones. The Micromax A87 Ninja 4 is definitely a good buy.
DRAWBACKS : Low Internal Memory
6. Micromax A80
PRICE : Rs.6,600/-(Online) Rs.6,990/-(Best Buy) The specifications of the Micromax A80 include:
3.7-inch display with 480x800p resolution
5MP Camera with LED Flash
0.3 MP Secondary Camera
800 MHz Processor
256 MB RAM
32 GB expandable memory
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
2,500 mAh Battery
With a slew of budget smartphones released by market, Micromax is bound to have more than one device making the Top 10 list. The device has a powerful battery, to ensure long usage, and boasts an impressive rear camera. The Micromax A80 is undoubtedly one of the finest entry-level phones.
DRAWBACKS: No issues till date.
5. LG Optimus L3 dual E405
PRICE: Rs.7,900/-(Online) Rs. 8,600/-(Best Buy) The specifications of the LG Optimus L3 dual E405 include:
3.2-inch display with 240x320p resolution
3.2MP Camera
800 MHz Cortex-A5 Processor
384 MB RAM
1 GB Internal Memory
32 GB expandable Memory
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Dual SIM
Support
1,500mAh Battery
The LG Optimus L3 dual E405 is one of the company’s latest releases, targeted at the budget-conscious sector. Unfortunately, the Optimus L3 E405 isn’t the best of the lot, and still comes with Android 2.3 on-board. As with most LG devices, the Optimus L3 boasts a great design, and looks and feels great to hold. If aesthetics and a low price tag are important for you, you should definitely give this device consideration. DRAWBACKS : Poor Battery Backup, Low Resolution.
4. Motorola Fire XT
PRICE: Rs.9,000(Online) Rs.9,700(Best Buy) The specifications of the Motorola Fire XT include:
Motarola Fire XT is one of the budget friendly phones which offers multiple features. Granted, this device is the most expensive on the list, and there are other devices from local manufacturers at cheaper rates. If you’re willing to spend the little extra that is required, the device is easily one of the finest options to choose from, for a entry level device. DRAWBACKS : Battery Backup.
3. Samsung Galaxy Y
PRICE: Rs.7,000/-(Online) Rs.7,699/-(Best Buy) The specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Y include:
3-inch display with 240x320p resoultion
2MP Camera
832 MHz ARMv6 Processor
290 MB RAM
180 MB Internal Memory
32 GB expandable Memory
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
1,200 mAh Battery
Samsung Galaxy Y is one of most successful entry-level smartphones in India. The device is designed to attract the younger generation with its sleek and trendy design. The Samsung Galaxy Y has been targeted by Micromax, who is claiming that their devices are smarter, faster, bigger, and cheaper. But there is always something attractive about an internationally-recognized brand name. And while the Galaxy Y is a budget device, it certainly doesn’t look it. The only concern with the device is its less than impressive battery.
DRAWBACKS : Low Internal Memory, Low Resolution, Poor Camera Quality.
2. Sony Xperia Tipo
PRICE: Rs.8,900/-(Online) Rs.9,699/-(Best Buy) The specifications of the Sony Xperia Tipo include:
3.2-inch display with 320x480p resolution
3.2 MP camera
800 MHz Qualcomm processor
Adreno 200
512 MB RAM
2.5 GB internal memory
microSD card up to 32 GB supported
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
1,500mAh battery
Sony Xperia Tipo is one of best devices on this list. The best feature is the fact that the the device is factory shipped with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The Sony Xperia Tipo has a beautiful design and boasts some great features. While priced a little steep considering the specifications, the aesthetics of the phone more than makes up for it. DRAWBACKS: Low Resolution.
1.HTC Explorer
PRICE: Rs.7,600/-(Online) Rs.8,200/-(Best Buy) Specifications of the HTC Explorer include:
3.2-inch display with 320x480p resolution
3.2MP Camera
600 MHz Processor
Qualcomm
MSM7227A Snapdragon chipset
512 MB RAM
90 MB Internal Memory
32 GB expandable memory
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
1,230 mAh Battery
HTC isn’t a very common name when it comes to the world of budget devices, but the HTC Explorer is an entry-level device from the Taiwan manufacturing giants. The HTC Explorer, like all other HTC devices, features the HTC Sense UI overlay, which offers a very unique interface experience. The device does not have any other special feature but one has to admit, the specifications and the features it backs does match up well with the price tag it comes with. DRAWBACKS : Low Internal Memory.
CONCLUSION :
Therefore, every phone under this category lags with some features, but still considering with the performances, camera quality, battery backup, bug fixes, updates it has been confined in the order of top 10.
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