The latest buzz in the smartphone arena is all about the octa-core chipsets and the smartphones using them. Understanding this new trend in the industry, the chip makers are coming up with many such chipsets and the phone makers are announcing more and more smartphones with such processors in them. Besides the premium handsets, even the budget devices are featuring octa-core processors these days in order to cater to the needs of the consumers who like to experience advancements without burning a hole in their pockets. Today, we have come with a lineup of five smartphones that are driven by octa-core processors in the sub Rs 20,000 price range.
Karbonn Titanium Octane
Karbonn has managed to reach the headlines with the launch of a couple of octa-core phones. The vendor has come up with the Titanium Octane that will be available from the first week of next month. To talk about this handset, it runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and has a MediaTek SoC with 1.7 GHz octa-core processor. There is a 5 inch display with HD resolution of 1280×720 pixels and 16 GB of onboard storage that can be expanded externally up to 32 GB. Also, there is 1GB of RAM in the smartphone for smooth performance.
When it comes to other specs, the Karbonn Titanium Octane has a 13 MP primary camera sensor coupled with a 5 MP front-facer for video chatting sessions. Besides these, the handset includes a 2,000 mAh battery, which is disappointing.
Key Specs
| Model | Karbonn Titanium Octane |
| Display | 5 inch, HD |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz MediaTek MT6592 Octa Core |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Cameras | 13 MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 2000 mAh |
| Price | Rs 14,490 |
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus
While the Titanium Octane is a low-end variant, the Titanium Octane Plus is a higher-end model with improvements in certain aspects. The handset includes a 5 inch display, but the difference is that it boasts FHD resolution of 1920×1080 pixels instead of HD. Also, there is 2 GB RAM in this model along with 16 GB of internal memory capacity that can be expandable.
The handset includes the same 1.7 GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core processor and is fueled by the chocolaty Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. When it comes to the imaging segment, the phone includes a 16 MP primary camera that is coupled with an 8 MP front-facer for video calling. However, on the battery front, the Titanium Octane Plus features a similar 2,000 mAh battery as its lower end kin.
Key Specs
| Model | Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus |
| Display | 5 inch, FHD |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz MediaTek MT6592 Octa Core |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Cameras | 16 MP/ 8 MP |
| Battery | 2000 mAh |
| Price | Rs 17,990 |
Micromax Canvas Knight A350
The dominant indigenous phone vendor – Micromax has left no stone unturned with the announcement of its flagship model Canvas Knight A350. The highlight of this smartphone is that it has an octa-core MediaTek MT6592T processor clocked at 2 GHz. With the right mix of pricing and specifications, the handset could be one of the best selling phones for this season.
It includes a 5 inch Full HD IPS display with a pixel density of 443 pixels per inch. The Canvas Knight boasts of a 16 MP primary camera with OmniVision CameraShip sensor that is teamed up with an 8 MP front-facing snapper for making video calls. In terms of storage, the handset has 32 GB of internal storage paired with 2GB of RAM. Running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean platform, the Canvas Knight A350 is equipped with a 2,350 mAh battery and has dual SIM card slots. The handset can be bought from the official Micromax store for Rs 19,999.
Key Specs
| Model | Micromax Canvas Knight |
| Display | 5 inch, FHD |
| Processor | 2 GHz octa-core |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
| Cameras | 16 MP/ 8 MP |
| Battery | 2350 mAh |
| Price | Rs. 19,999 |
iBerry Auxus Nuclea N2
iBerry, another India based vendor has also announced an octa-core smartphone called Auxus Nuclea N2 that features a 5.7 inch Active Matrix LCD screen with a FHD resolution of 1920×1080 pixels and 386 ppi pixel density. The display is topped with OGS technology that makes it more responsive. Running on Android 4.2, the phone has the MediaTek MT6592 True octa-core chipset clocked at 1.7 GHz and 2 GB of RAM.
There is a 13 MP rear camera with LED flash, BSI sensor for improved low light photography, image stabilization and 1080p video recording ability and an 8 MP front-facer for video chatting sessions. Along with 16 GB of internal memory, the handset has a micro SD card slot as well supporting up to 64 GB expandable storage. There is a 3,500 mAh battery that can deliver impressive battery life that can last for a day under moderate use. The iBerry Auxus Nuclea N2 can be purchased for Rs 19,990.
Key Specs
| Model | iBerry Auxus Nuclea N2 |
| Display | 6 inch, FHD |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz Octa Core |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean |
| Cameras | 13 MP/ 8 MP |
| Battery | 3500 mAh |
| Price | Rs. 19,990 |
Intex Aqua Octa
Intex was the first native vendor to unwrap the country’s first octa-core smartphone, the Aqua Octa. The company tied up with the popular chip maker MediaTek and launched the smartphone incorporated with a 1.7GHz clocked MediaTek MT6592 True Octa processor in late 2013. Besides this, the handset also packs notable specifications and hardware for its pricing.
The Intex Aqua Octa is fitted with a 6 inch HD IPS OGS capacitive touch screen display boasting a HD resolution of 1280×720 pixels. There is 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory, which can further expanded up to 32 GB with the help of a micro SD card slot. The handset packs a 13 MP primary camera coupled with a 5 MP front facing camera and there is a 2,300 mAh battery capable of delivering up to 6 hours of talk time and 180 hours of standby time. You can buy the Intex Aqua Octa for Rs 18,399.
Key Specs
| Model | Intex Aqua Octa |
| Display | 6 inch, HD |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
| Cameras | 13 MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 2300 mAh |
| Price | Rs 18,399 |
Some Other Phones with octa-core processors below 20,000 INR
Phone Specifications Order
Processor, RAM, Internal Storage, Camera, Display, Battery, Dual or Single SIM, Android Version
Gionee Elife E7 Mini (Quick Review)
1.7 GHz Octa Core, 1 GB, 16 GB, 13 MP, 5 inch HD, 2200 mAh, Dual SIM, Android 4.2.2
Price: Rs 20,000
Huawei Honor 3X
1.7 GHz Octa Core, 2 GB, 16 GB/ 64 GB, 13 MP/ 5 MP, 5.5 inch HD, 3000 mAh, Dual SIM, Android 4.2.2
Price: Rs 17,499
Wickedleak Wammy Passion X (Quick Review)
1.7 GHz Octa Core, 2 GB, 16 GB/ 64 GB, 13 MP/ 5 MP, 5 inch FHD, 2500 mAh, Dual SIM, Android 4.2
Price: Rs 22.499
