Quick Answer
- Honor holly is fitted with a 5 Inch IPS LCD display with 720p HD resolution and features 8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera, 2000 mAh battery and Android 4.
- Imaging hardware includes an 8 MP primary shooter and a 5 MP front camera with LED flash for selfies and for video calling.
- To buy and SD card is must with these phones or perhaps you could go with Micromax Canvas A1 which comes bundled with a free 8 GB microSD card.
Update 1-1-2015: This article has been updated with new smartphones to make it more relevant in present market.
Mediatek came up with its MT6582, 1.3 GHz quad core chipset last year and there were a host of phones with this chipset selling like pancakes in the market. The chipset has fast replaced MT6589 series smartphones because of the subsidized price without compromising performance. The 1.3 Ghz processor will surely give you that extra muscle to run heavy applications. So now let’s take a look at the best phones with 1.3 Ghz quad core processor coupled with 1 GB RAM
Android One Phones
Android One Phones introduced by domestic manufacturers with blessings from Google are capable of imparting great and smooth Android experience (though specs might not be the best) at a modest price of Approx 6,000 INR. These phones are powered by 1.3 GHz quad core chipset with 1 GB RAM and 4 GB Native storage. To buy and SD card is must with these phones or perhaps you could go with Micromax Canvas A1 which comes bundled with a free 8 GB microSD card.
Other features include 5 MP/ VGA rear-front camera, 2000 mAh battery and a 4.5 inch display. These will be among the first set of budget smartphones to receive Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade in India. Micromax Canvas A1, Spice Dream Uno and Karbonn Sparkle V are available for 6,499 INR, 6,299 INR and 5,999 INR.
Key specs
| Model | Android One Phones |
| Display | 4.5 inch FWVGA display |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.3 GHz |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal storage | 4 GB expandable to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
| Cameras | 8MP/VGA |
| Battery | 1700 mAh |
| Price | Rs.6,500 |
Huawei Honor Holly
Huawei Honor Holly with 1.3 GHz quad core processor with 1 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage is another smartphone offering great value for your money.
Honor holly is fitted with a 5 Inch IPS LCD display with 720p HD resolution and features 8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera, 2000 mAh battery and Android 4.4.2 KitKat all for 6,999 INR
Key specs
| Model | Huawei Honor Holly |
| Display | 5 inch HD display |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.3 GHz |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal storage | 16 GB expandable to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.2 |
| Cameras | 8MP/2 MP |
| Battery | 2000 mAh |
| Price | Rs. 6,999 |
Lava Iris X5
Lava Iris X5 is a selfie focused smartphone which also incorporates an LED flash at the front. The phone is powered by 1.3 GHz Quad core processor and backed by 1 GB RAM. The phone also supports USB OTG Connectivity. Imaging hardware includes an 8 MP primary shooter and a 5 MP front camera with LED flash for selfies and for video calling.
The Lava Iris X1 is definitely a tough contender and all round performer. The phone ships with Android 4.4.2 and is available for Rs. 8,500 INR.
Key specs
| Model | Lava Iris X5 |
| Display | 5 inch HD |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.3 GHz |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal storage | 8 GB expandable to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Cameras | 8MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 2100 mAh |
| Price | Rs.8500 |
Xolo Q700 Club
Xolo Q700 Club is the first smartphone with IP55 dust and water resist certification. The phone also comes with dual front speakers for powerful multimedia output. The 4.5 Inch IPS LCD display has FWVGA resolution similar to Android One smartphones.
Other features include 1.3 GHz Quad Core chipset, 1 GB RAM, 5 MP rear camaera, VGA front shooter and a 2000 mAh battery. The handset has been priced at 6,999 INR.
Key specs
| Model | Xolo Q700 Club |
| Display | 4.5 inch, FWVGA |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.3 GHz |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal storage | 8 GB expandable to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Cameras | 5MP/ VGA |
| Battery | 2000 mAh |
| Price | Rs.6999 |
Micromax Canvas Xpress
Micromax Canvas Xpress, can be considered as an upgrade over its Android One contender, for a marginally higher price tag. The handset is available on online retailer Flipkart for 6,999 INR.
This quad core handset has a metallic finish and includes Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS, 8 GB internal storage, 5 MP rear camera, VGA front camera and a 1950 mAh battery.
Key specs
| Model | Micromax Canvas Xpress |
| Display | 4.5 Inch FWVGA |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.3 GHz |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal storage | 8 GB expandable to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Cameras | 5MP/VGA |
| Battery | 1950 mAh |
| Price | Rs.6,999 |
Some other smartphones with quad core processor and are priced under Rs. 10000
Processor, RAM, Internal Storage, Camera, Display, Battery, Dual or Single SIM, Android Version
Micromax Canvas Power A96 Quick Review | Full Review | News
1.3 Ghz quad core, 512 MB RAM, 2.58 GB, 5 MP/VGA, 5 inch, 4000 mAh, dual, Android 4.1
Price: Rs. 8660
Xolo Q1000 Opus Quick Review | Full Review | News
1.2 Ghz quad core, 1GB RAM, 4 GB, 5 MP/VGA, 5 inch, 2000 mAh, dual, Android 4.2
Price: Rs. 7497
