The India based smartphone manufacturers are moving swiftly in the smartphone market. In fact, Micromax and Karbonn have managed to occupy the first and second positions toppling even the global vendors in terms of sales. The homegrown manufacturers have excelled in doing so by offering what the consumers need at tempting price tags. Some of the common features that we can find in the desi devices include dual SIM support, decent MP camera and long battery life. Today, we have come up with a list of 5 desi smartphones that are priced in the sub Rs 6,000 price range, but still boast an 8 MP auto focus primary camera onboard.
Spice Smart Flo Mettle 5X Mi-504
The Spice Smart Flo Mettle 5X Mi-504 is fitted with a 5 inch FWVGA capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 480×854 pixels and has an all metal design to make it stunning. Under the hood is a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor supplemented by 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 32 GB. For imaging, Spice Mobiles has included an 8 MP autofocus rear camera coupled with LED flash and a 1.3 MP front-facer to make video calls. Other goodies include 2G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS with aGPS and a 1,800 mAh battery.
Key Specs
| Model | Spice Smart Flo Mettle 5X Mi-504 |
| Display | 5 inch, FWVGA |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Dual Core |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Internal Storage | 4 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean |
| Camera | 8 MP/ 1.3 MP |
| Battery | 1,800 mAh |
| Price | Rs 5,673 |
Lemon P101
Lemon Mobiles is yet another India based vendor with a portfolio of devices, but the company has not become as popular as many others. The Lemon P101 is a smartphone boasting a 4.3 inch IPS display carrying a WVGA resolution of 480×800 pixels. Furthermore, the handset is equipped with a dual-core processor running at 1 GHz speed and it has 512 MB of RAM and 32 GB of expandable storage support. The handset has an 8 MP primary camera with auto focus and a 3G video calling facility at the front. Also, there are connectivity aspects such as Wi-Fi, GPS, 3G and Bluetooth to stay connected on the go. Also, there is a 1,450 mAh battery on board to provide a decent backup.
Key Specs
| Model | Lemon P101 |
| Display | 4.3 inch, WVGA |
| Processor | 1 GHz Dual Core |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Internal Storage | Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.0 ICS |
| Camera | 8 MP/ VGA |
| Battery | 1,450 mAh |
| Price | Rs 5,371 |
Maxx AX8
The Maxx AX8 boasts a 5 inch capacitive touchscreen display that has a resolution of 480×800 pixels and it is powered by a 1 GHz processor that is accompanied by 512 MB of RAM. To meet the storage needs, there is 4 GB of internal memory that can be extended up to 32 GB using a micro SD card. For connectivity there are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G and GPS and there is a 2,300 mAh battery giving sufficient juice for the phones to last for a day. The smartphone runs on Android 4.0.3 ICS and it packs an 8 MP auto focus rear camera teamed up with LED flash and a 2 MP front-facing camera.
Key Specs
| Model | Maxx AX8 |
| Display | 5 inch, WVGA |
| Processor | 1 GHz Single Core MediaTek |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Internal Storage | 4 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.0.3 ICS |
| Camera | 8 MP/ 2 MP |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh |
| Price | Rs 4,478 |
Zync Z5
Zync took a plunge in the smartphone market segment with the launch of Zync Z5 and the smartphone comprises of a 5 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 800×480 pixels. Under the hood is a 1 GHz processor supported by 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of inbuilt memory that can be expanded further using a micro SD card of maximum 32 GB capacity. To handle the imaging needs, there is an 8 MP auto focus camera at the rear alongside a VGA front-facing camera to make video calls. Other goodies onboard include Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, GPS and a 2,500 mAh battery.
Key Specs
| Model | Zync Z5 |
| Display | 5 inch, WVGA |
| Processor | 1 GHz Single Core |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Internal Storage | 4 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.0 ICS |
| Camera | 8 MP/ VGA |
| Battery | 2,500 mAh |
| Price | Rs 5,999 |
Karbonn A19
The Karbonn A19 smartphone has a 5 inch screen with a resolution of 854×480 pixels and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS. There is a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor coupled with 512 MB of RAM under the hood. The internal storage stands at 4 GB which can be expanded by another 32GB with a micro SD card. Taking charge of the imaging department is an 8 MP autofocus camera with a VGA secondary camera for video calling. It gets Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G and GPS for aiding your connectivity. A 1,600 mAh battery unit gives the smartphone the juice to run.
Key Specs
| Model | Karbonn A19 |
| Display | 5 inch, WVGA |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Dual Core |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Internal Storage | 4 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean |
| Camera | 8 MP/ VGA |
| Battery | 1,600 mAh |
| Price | Rs 5,921 |
Some Other Phones with 8 MP Auto Focus Camera below 6,000 INR
Phone Specifications Order
Processor, RAM, Internal Storage, Camera, Display, Battery, Dual or Single SIM, Android Version
Magicon MNote
1 GHz Dual Core, 512 MB, 4 GB/ 32 GB, 8 MP/ VGA, 5 inch WVGA, 2,000 mAh, Android 4.0 ICS
Price: Rs 5,800
Karbonn A20
1.2 GHz Dual Core, 512 MB, 4 GB/ 32 GB, 8 MP/ VGA, 5 inch WVGA, 2,000 mAh, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Price: Rs 5,920
Celkon A105 Plus Signature Vista
1.2 GHz Dual Core, 512 MB, 4 GB/ 32 GB, 8 MP/ 2 MP, 5 inch WVGA, 2,100 mAh, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Price: Rs 5,639
