Android phones that pack in style and solid performance at a
sub range RS 10000
Android phones continue to rule the roost. There are very
interesting power packed Android smartphones launched last month boasting
quad-core processor, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and plenty of interesting features
for under Rs 10,000. We net the latest and best Android smartphones under Rs
10,000 that guarantee a great buy.
1. Micromax A115 3D
Canvas
The domestic manufacturer continues to surprise his fans with
exclusive smartphones at attractive prices. The latest introduction to the
canvas popular series is the first 3D phone called Micromax - A115 3D Canvas.
Priced at Rs 9,999, the device has on board a stereoscopic 3D technology, but
without the need to wear glasses to view 3D content.
To top it off, the device also boasts of dual-SIM
functionality and features a 5-inch screen with a dual-core 1GHz Android 4.1.2
and Jelly Bean packed under the hood. There is also a 5-megapixel rear camera,
a VGA front camera, 32GB card via Micro SD card and a battery of 2000 mAH.
The device also comes preloaded with 3D games and 3D Micromax
space that is used to access 3D videos. You can also convert your regular
images in the 3D images, which is quite surprising given the fact that the
device comes with a price tag of Rs 9,999.
Price: Rs 9999
2. Xolo Q700
The Indian smartphone vendor, Lava brings the power of
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean (box) quad-core and Q700 Xolo. With a 4.5-inch qHD
display with 540 × 960 pixel resolution, the device features A7 Cortex ARM
processor and PowerVR SGX544 GPU. Together with a 1GB of RAM, ensures Q700 Lava
Xolo makes it a seamless user experience. The device also supports dual-SIM
functionality, a strong 2400 mAh battery, and a 5-megapixel rear camera with a
VGA front camera for video calling. On the storage front, you get a 4 GB
internal memory with support for 32 GB through microSD card slot.
Price: Rs 9999
3. Intex Aqua Wonder
Quadcore
Intex An interesting offer that deserves mention is the Aqua
Wonder Quadcore. The smartphone packs in style and solid features making it an
attractive option for buyers within the sub 10K range.
The device features dual-SIM capabilities and comes equipped
with a gorgeous 4.5-inch qHD display with a resolution of 960x540 pixels.
Feeding the inner workings is the MediaTek MT6589 quad-core SoC with 512 MB of
RAM and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. While limited packages in storage devices
incorporated 1.93GB, the presence of Micro-SD card support up to 32GB offers
some relief.
The device comes attached to an 8-megapixel camera looking
back along with a 2 megapixel front camera for video calls and chat. Also on
board is a 800mAh battery and lots of connectivity options like Bluetooth,
Wi-Fi and GPS.
Price: Rs 9990
4) Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo
We had heard first Pocket Neo Galaxy back in April. This
entry level phone is on board a 3-inch QVGA TFT LCD, 2-megapixel rear camera
and 4 GB of internal memory which can be expanded further using a microSD card
slot. The dual SIM device runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS mixed with TouchWiz
UI Samsung 850MHz processor with 512 MB of RAM.
Other goodies on board include a decrease of 1,200 mAh, 3G
support, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. To attract consumers is offering Samsung
Galaxy Neo Pocket owners 3,000 coins that can be used to download music, games,
applications and more on the Samsung app store. That's not all. In partnership
with Vodafone, consumers will also get 500 MB of free 3G data for two months.
Price: Rs 7340
5. Sony
Xperia S
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean power budget phone Sony Xperia S runs
on a 1GHz Snapdragon processor Qualcomm MSM7227A backed by a RAM of 512 MB. The
device is equipped with a touchscreen HVGA 3.5 inches and a 3.2 megapixel
camera with auto focus along with a 1500 mAh battery. One of the key features
of the device is its HD voice allows calls to be free of noise and clearer than
before. Retailing for $ 9,990, the device offers a 4 GB internal memory which
can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card.
Price: Rs 9990
6. Swipe 9X
Another interesting device that makes our list of the 10 best
budget smartphones this month is California based Swipe Swipe 9X Telecom. The
device comes with a dual core processor and 4.7-inch screen with resolution of
480 x 854 pixels, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system and 1GHz dual
core Mediatek. There's also 512MB of RAM with 4GB of internal storage with
support for 32GB cards. In the back of the device is a camera of 8 megapixel
autofocus accompanied by an LED flash, while in the front there is a 2
megapixel camera.
The smartphone comes with dual-SIM GSM connectivity on both
SIMs and houses a 2000 mAh battery that offers 5 hours of chatty. It also
brings 3G connectivity on board, ambient light, proximity sensor, among others.
Price: Rs 8999
7. Lenovo
A390
This month we've seen Lenovo will launch a number of
smartphones catering to different market segments, from budget to high end. The
company tried to entice consumers with budget smartphone Lenovo A390.
Priced at Rs 8,689, the device boasts an attractive 4-inch
screen with 480 × 800 pixel resolution. It is powered by Android 4.0.4 Ice
Cream Sandwich and Mediatek MTK 6511 dual core 1GHz with a RAM of 512 MB. On
the front of the camera, the device is equipped with a 5 megapixel rear camera,
no secondary camera on board.
It also features 4GB of internal memory which can be
expandable up to 32GB via a microSD card slot and a 1400 mAh battery that
promises 14 hours of talk time on 2G and 9 hours in 3G. Connectivity options
include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and AGPS.
Price: Rs 8689
8. XOLO B700
Following the recent launch of Intel Medfield chipset, X1000,
the company is expanding its line of devices as well as the series. The company
has unveiled its latest phone XOLO B700 in its new series of phones in the
series called "XOLO B '. Priced at Rs 8,999, B700 XOLO belies its price
with some impressive specs including Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating
system, 1GHz dual-core processor and exceptional battery life of 3450 mAh.
This device enabled dual SIM 3G also boasts a 4.3-inch qHD
IPS display with 960 × 540 pixel resolution and comes equipped with a 5
megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front camera for video calls and
chats . There is also a 4 GB internal memory which can be expanded up to 32GB
via microSD card. On the front we have connectivity options like Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth.
Price: Rs 8999
9. Retina
Karbonn A27
The last candidate Karbonn stable, Retina A27 boasts a
4.3-inch screen with 960 × 540 pixel resolution. Powered by Android Jelly Bean
4.1 and 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon, the device promises a
comfortable and smooth navigation and browsing experience.
This 3G enabled device Dual-SIM also boasts an impressive
8-megapixel rear camera with a 2 megapixel front camera. Retailing at Rs 9090,
this budget smartphone also includes 2 GB of internal memory with a 32GB
microSD slot and 1800mAh battery.
Price: Rs 9090
10. Maxx AX8
Maxx's latest offering, AX8 features a 5-inch WVGA (480 × 800
pixels) and is powered by Mediatek MT6575 chipset 1GHz with 512MB of RAM and
Android Ice Cream Sandwich. It sports a 8MP rear camera with a 2 megapixel
camera for video chat and calls. On the storage front supports 4 GB of internal
memory that comes with a microSD card slot for expansion. The battery is a 2300
mAh battery that provides up to 230 hours of standby time. It also includes 3G,
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity options, plus FM radio.
Price: Rs 9999
