Project svelte meant to optimize Android 4.4 kitkat for low end smartphone hardware with as low as 512 MB RAM, but some desi manufacturers have pushed the limit even further. Till 3 months back, Android 4.4 Kitkat was a rare sighting in domestic branded devices and now we have several kitkat running options in all price range. Here are some of the cheapest Android KitKat devices that you can buy.
Celkon Campus A35K
When most manufacturers were rolling out Android Kitkat phones in Moto E adjacent territory, Celkon came out with its ultra low end Campus A35K with 3.5 inch HVGA IPS LCD display, 1 GHz Single Core CPU with 256 MB RAM and 512 MB storage, 2 MP/ VGA rear-front camera and a 1400 mAh battery. The phone exclusively retails on Snapdeal for only 2,999 INR.
Key Specs
| Model | Celkon Campus A35K |
| Display | 3.5 Inch, HVGA |
| Processor | 1 GHz Single Core |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Internal Storage | 512 MB, Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 Kitkat |
| Camera | 3.2 MP/ VGA |
| Battery | 1400 mAh |
| Price | 2,999 INR |
Spice Smart Flo Mi 359
Spice recently introduced Spice Smart Flo Mi 359 which unabashedly bears semblance to HTC One M8 lying on the other end of the spectrum. The phone includes a 1.3 GHz dual core chipset, 256 MB RAM, 512 MB native storage, 2 MP rear camera, 1.3 MP front shooter and a 1400 mAh battery.
Key Specs
| Model | Spice Smart Flo Mi 359 |
| Display | 3.5 Inch, 480 x 320 |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz dual Core |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Internal Storage | 4 GB, Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 Kitkat |
| Camera | 2 MP/ 1.3 MP |
| Battery | 1400 mAh |
| Price | 2,899 INR |
Karbonn Smart A12 Star
Karbonn Smart A12 Star comes with slightly better hardware on paper compared to the other two devices listed above, but it also costs 1K more. The hardware includes 4 Inch IPS LCD display with WVGA resolution, 1.2 GHz dual core chipset, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB internal storage, 5 MP rear shooter with LED flash and a 1400 mAh battery. Karbonn Smart A12 Star is retailing for around 4,000 INR in India.
Key Specs
| Model | Karbonn Smart A12 |
| Display | 4 Inch, 480 x 800 |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz dual Core |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Internal Storage | 4 GB, Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 Kitkat |
| Camera | 5 MP/ VGA |
| Battery | 1400 mAh |
| Price | 4000 INR |
Some Other Low Cost Android KitKat Smartphones
Processor, RAM, Internal Storage, Camera, Display, Battery, Dual or Single SIM, Android Version
1.2 GHz Dual Core, 512, 4 GB, 5 MP/VGA, 4.3 inch 800 x 480, 1400 mAh, Dual SIM, Android 4.4 KitKat
Price: 4,500 INR Approx
Spice Stellar 451 3G (Quick Review)
1.3 GHz Dual Core, 512 MB, 4GB, 3.2 MP/2 MP, 4.5 Inch 854 X 480, Dual SIM, Android 4.4 Kitkat
Price: 5,500 INR Approx
Micromax Canvas Engage (Quick Review)
1.2 GHz Quad Core, 512, 4 GB, 5 MP/VGA, 4.3 inch 800 x 480, 1500 mAh, Dual SIM, Android 4.4 KitKat
Conclusion
These low cost smartphones aren’t meant to provide a durable full fledged Android experience but are meant for gullible first time users switching from feature phones. Firefox OS based smartphones will perhaps soon arrive in India which claim to provide better than entry level Android experience for as low as 25 dollar. In case we have missed a ultra low cost Android Kitkat smartphone, do mention it in the comment section below.
