Google’s Android OS is the most popular operating system that has a major share in the smartphone market. The latest iteration of this platform – Android 4.4 KitKat is the most desired update that the smartphone users are awaiting. Interestingly, right before this version could go official, there were reports suggesting that the platform will be compatible with the low-end phones as well. As said, the Android KitKat is available in a plethora of entry-level and mid-range phones and here we have listed five of them running the platform in the sub Rs 20,000 price bracket.
Motorola Moto G
Moto G comes with a 4.5 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels and a resolution and a pixel density of 326 ppi. It gets a 1.2 GHz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor under the hood teamed up with Adreno 305 and 1 GB of RAM. To handle the storage requirements, there is an option for users to choose from 8 GB or 16 GB of internal storage that cannot be expanded externally using a micro SD card.
At the rear is a 5 MP camera and at the front is a 1.3 MP camera unit and there are dual SIM card slots in the phone. To give it the juice, Motorola has bestowed it with a 2,070 mAh battery that is capable of getting things done in a decent way. Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, and micro USB for connectivity are included in the Moto G.
Key Specs
| Model | Motorola Moto G |
| Display | 4.5 inch, HD |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 400 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB/16 GB, Non-Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Cameras | 5 MP/1.3 MP |
| Battery | 2,070 mAh |
| Price | Rs 12,499 |
Wickedleak Wammy Passion Z+
Wammy Passion Z+ from the house of the Indian manufacturer Wickedleak is the successor of Wammy Passion Z. It flaunts a 5 inch FHD IPS scratch resistant display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels with Dragon Trail Glass. There is a 1.5 GHz MediaTek MT6589 Turbo processor under the hood coupled with 1 GB of RAM for efficient performance. Wickedleak has given the handset 4 GB of internal storage that can expandable up to 64 GB using a micro SD card.
Fueled by Android 4.4 Kitkat OS, the handset includes a 13 MP rear camera with LED flash and autofocus and a 2 MP front-facing camera for video calling. Connectivity features onboard include 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and micro USB port and a 2,500 mAh powers the phone giving it sufficient battery life.
Key Specs
| Model | Wickedleak Wammy Passion Z+ |
| Display | 5 inch, FHD |
| Processor | 1.5 GHz Quad Core MediaTek MT6589 Turbo |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 4 GB, Expandable up to 64 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Cameras | 13 MP/ 2 MP |
| Battery | 2,500 mAh |
| Price | Rs 15,990 |
LG L90 Dual
LG’s latest mid-range offering – L90 Dual is a dual SIM smartphone running on Android 4.4 Kitkat out-of-the-box. The handset boasts 4.7 inch IPS display with qHD resolution of 540×960 pixels and is stuffed with a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor supplemented by 1 GB of RAM. Also on board is 8 GB of internal memory capacity that can be further expanded up to 32 GB to meet the storage requirements.
In the imaging front, the LG L90 Dual is given an 8 MP primary camera along with a 1.3 MP front-facer for video calling. Connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G and micro USB are present along with a 2,540 mAh battery.
Key Specs
| Model | LG L90 Dual |
| Display | 4.7 inch, qHD |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 400 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Cameras | 8 MP/ 1.3 MP |
| Battery | 2,540 mAh |
| Price | Rs 17,499 |
Karbonn Titanium Octane
Titanium Octane is one of the latest offerings from Karbonn Mobiles featuring a 5 inch display with HD resolution of 1280×720 pixels. Running on Android 4.4 KitKat, the phone has the MediaTek SoC equipped with an octa-core 1.7 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM.
There is a 13 MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5 MP front-facer for video chatting sessions. Along with the inbuilt memory of 16 GB, the handset also includes a micro SD card slot supporting up to 32 GB of expandable storage. Other goodies include a 2,000 mAh battery, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G and micro USB.
Key Specs
| Model | Karbonn Titanium Octane |
| Display | 5 inch, HD |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz Octa Core MediaTek MT6592 Soc |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Cameras | 13 MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh |
| Price | Rs 14,490 |
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus
Titanium Octane Plus is the high-end variant of Titanium Octane ships with a 5 inch screen which has a FHD resolution of 1920×1080 pixels and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat. It has a MediaTek MT6592 octa-core processor under the hood paired with 2 GB of RAM.
The internal storage stands at 16GB and it can be expanded externally by another 32GB with a microSD card. Taking charge of the connectivity department are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G and micro USB features. At the back is a 16 MP camera with an 8 MP front camera for aiding the photography department and there is a 2,000 mAh battery unit giving the smartphone the juice to run.
Key Spec
| Model | Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus |
| Display | 5 inch, FHD |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz Octa Core MediaTek MT6592 Soc |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Cameras | 16 MP/ 8 MP |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh |
| Price | Rs 17,990 |
Some Other Phones with Android 4.4 KitKat below 20,000 INR
Phone Specifications Order
Processor, RAM, Internal Storage, Camera, Display, Battery, Dual or Single SIM, Android Version
Karbonn Titanium Hexa (Quick Review)
1.5 GHz Hexa Core MT6591, 2 GB, 16 GB, 13 MP/ 5 MP, 5.5 inch FHD, Dual SIM, Android 4.4 KitKat
Motorola Moto X (Quick Review; Full Review)
1.7 GHz Dual Core, 2 GB, 16 GB/ 32 GB, 10 MP/ 2 MP, 4.7 inch HD, Single SIM, Android 4.4.2 KitKat
LG L70 Dual (Quick Review)
1.2 GHz Dual Core, 1 GB, 4 GB/ 32 GB, 8 MP/ 0.3 MP, 4.5 inch WVGA, Dual SIM, Android 4.4 KitKat
