In the current market scenario, consumers desire to own smartphones that are superior in terms of performance and functionality. To quench the needs of such consumers and to equip their offerings with such aspects, the manufacturers are coming up with octa-core processor stuffed phones. As the technology advances, the octa-core chipsets are being implemented even in budget devices rather than being confined only to high-end models. If you are looking to buy a cheap octa-core smartphone, here we have handpicked 5 of them to guide you.
iBerry Auxus Nuclea X
The iBerry Auxus Nuclea X flaunts a 5 inch HD IPS display based on OGS technology that packs a HD resolution of 1280×720 pixels. A 1.7 GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor coupled with Mali 450 MP4 GPU and 1 GB of RAM handle the multi-tasking and processing departments. For imaging, the handset incorporates a 13 MP primary camera with auto focus and LED flash and an 8 MP secondary camera.
On board is 8 GB of internal storage space that can be expanded up to 64 GB using a micro SD card. Under the hood is a 2,800 mAh battery capable of delivering a decent backup to power the octa-core processor.
Key Specs
| Model | iBerry Auxus Nuclea X |
| Display | 5 inch, HD |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz Octa Core |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB, Expandable up to 64 GB |
| OS | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
| Camera | 13 MP/ 8 MP |
| Battery | 2,800 mAh |
| Price | Rs 12,990 |
Karbonn Titanium Octane
Karbonn Titanium Octane comes fitted with a 5 inch display with HD resolution of 1280×720 pixels and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat. It is stuffed with a MediaTek SoC with 1.7 GHz octa-core processor, 1GB of RAM and packs 16 GB of onboard storage space that can be expanded externally up to 32 GB with the help of a micro SD card.
Handling the imaging requirements is a 13 MP primary camera sensor coupled with a 5 MP front-facer snapper. Also, the handset features a 2,000 mAh battery, which is too low to energize the phone.
Key Specs
| Model | Karbonn Titanium Octane |
| Display | 5 inch, HD |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz Octa Core |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Camera | 13 MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh |
| Price | Rs 14,490 |
Wickedleak Wammy Titan 3 Octa
The Wickedleak Wammy Titan 3 Octa boasts of a 5.7 inch HD OGS display packing a resolution of 1280×720 pixels with Dragon Trail Glass. It is powered by a 1.7 GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor that is backed by Mali MP GPU and 2 GB of RAM.
The device sports a 13 MP camera with LED flash for low light photography and supports FHD 1080p video recording. Also on board is a 5 MP front facer and 16 GB of native storage support that can be expanded further up to 64 GB using a micro SD card. The battery capacity is 3,200 mAh and it is expected to deliver acceptable levels of backup.
Key Specs
| Model | Wickedleak Wammy Titan 3 Octa |
| Display | 5.7 inch, HD |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz Octa Core |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Expandable up to 64 GB |
| OS | Android 4.2 KitKat |
| Camera | 13 MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh |
| Price | Rs 14,990 |
Intex Aqua Octa
Intex Aqua Octa provides room to a 6 inch HD IPS OGS capacitive touch screen display packing 1280×720 pixel resolution. The smartphone incorporates a 1.7GHz clocked MediaTek MT6592 True Octa processor coupled with 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 features a 13 MP primary camera coupled with a 5 MP front facing camera and a 2,300 mAh battery capable of delivering up to 6 hours of talk time and 180 hours of standby time.
Key Specs
| Model | Intex Aqua Octa |
| Display | 6 inch, HD |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz Octa Core |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
| Camera | 13 MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh |
| Price | Rs 18,899 |
Micromax Canvas Knight
The Micromax Canvas Knight is given a 5 inch Full HD IPS display with a pixel density of 443 pixels per inch. It 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 and for clicking selfies.
On the storage front, there is 32 GB of internal storage space that cannot be expanded and 2GB of RAM. Running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean platform, the phone has a 2,350 mAh battery that is acceptable.
Key Specs
| Model | Micromax Canvas Knight |
| Display | 5 inch, FHD |
| Processor | 2 GHz Octa Core |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB, Non-Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
| Camera | 16 MP/ 8 MP |
| Battery | 2,350 mAh |
| Price | Rs 19,999 |
Some other octa-core phones with 5 inch display or above
Phone Specifications Order: Processor, RAM, Internal Storage, Camera, Display, Battery, Dual or Single SIM, Android Version
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus (Quick Review)
1.7 GHz Octa Core, 2 GB, 16 GB, 16 MP/ 8 MP, 5 inch, 2,000 mAh, Dual SIM, Android 4.4 KitKat
Price: Rs 17,990
iBerry Auxus Nuclea N2 (Quick Review)
1.7 GHz Octa Core, 2 GB, 16 GB, 13 MP/ 8 MP, 6 inch, 3,500 mAh, Dual SIM, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Price: Rs 19,990
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
