It’s Diwali season and Smartphone sales is bound to escalate. In case you are looking for a smartphone this list is meant to help you with some of the best available options under three different price range. We have had some first hand experience with all these smartphones and only such handsets which we recommend have been included in this list.
Price under 8,000 INR
Android One Phones
Google Android One Phones introduced by domestic manufacturers with blessings of Google are capable of imparting great and smooth Android experience 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. Since its Diwali time, you can get a good deal on Android One phones. Micromax Canvas A1, Spice Dream Uno and Karbonn Sparkle V are available for 6,499 INR, 6,299 INR and 5,999 INR.
Quick Buy Now Android One Phones
Micromax Canvas A1 – http://goo.gl/0pqAqh
Karbonn Sparkle V – http://goo.gl/7tpPn3
Spice Dream Uno – http://goo.gl/R58DUP
Key Specs
| Model | Android One Phone |
| Display | 4.5 Inch , FWVGA |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Quad Core |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 4 GB, Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.4.4 Kitkat, Guaranteed update |
| Camera | 5 MP/ 2 MP |
| Battery | 1700 mAh |
| Price | Approx 6,000 INR |
Asus Zenfone 4.5
Asus Zenfone 4.5 or Zenfone 4 A450CG is another great budget Android smartphone retailing for 6,999 INR. This is the Zenfone variant which runs Android 4.4 kitkat out of the box, powered by Intel Atom Z2520 Dual Core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz and aided by 1 GB RAM.
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Other features include 4.5 inch FWVGA 10 point multi touch display protected by Gorilla Glass 3 , decent 8 MP rear shooter, LED flash, Dual SIM, 8 GB storage, MicroSD support and a 1750 mAh battery. The biggest USP is the fine build quality and body design. You can buy Asus Zenfone 4.5 on Flipkart.
Key Specs
| Model | Asus Zenfone 4.5 |
| Display | 4.5 Inch , FWVGA |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz Dual Core |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB, Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.4 Kitkat |
| Camera | 5 MP/ 2 MP |
| Battery | 1700 mAh |
| Price | Approx 6,000 INR (Buy Now) |
Motorola Moto E
Moto E (Full Review)started the KitKat revolution for budget devices in India and in spite of increased competition, still holds its ground as a very well built and sturdy smartphone with an excellent quality display. The phone brings Motorola branding, Snapdragon 200 dual core Chipset aided by 1 GB RAM, 4.3 Inch qHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 all for a price of Rs. 6,999 INR.
The 5 MP fixed focus camera is a let down, but for everything else, Moto G is an admirable smartphone. You can buy one from Flipkart at 6,999 INR.
Key Specs
| Model | Moto E |
| Display | 4.3 Inch , qHD |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz Dual Core |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 4 GB, Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.4 Kitkat |
| Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 1980 mAh |
| Price | 6,999 INR (Buy Now) |
From 8,000 INR to 15,000 INR
Moto G 2nd Gen
The refreshed Moto G is bigger, louder and with expandable storage. Motorola is now offering all features users have been clamoring for along with promised upgrade to next Android version. The battery capacity remains almost same at 2070 mAh (back up is lesser than original Moto G).The Moto G 2nd Gen is a very value for money option available at 12,999 INR only on Flipkart.
The smartphone is powered by same 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 400 SoC with 1 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. Other features include 8 MP rear camera, 5 Inch HD diplay and dual front facing speakers.
Key Specs
| Model | Moto G 2nd Gen |
| Display | 5 Inch , HD |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz Quad Core |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.4.4 Kitkat, Guaranteed update |
| Camera | 8 MP/ 2 MP |
| Battery | 2070 mAh |
| Price | 12,999 INR (Buy Now) |
Asus Zenfone 5
Asus Zenfone 5 is one of the best smartphones retailing under 9,999 INR. It has a very good 8 MP rear shooter paired with a 1.6 GHz dual core Intel Atom Z2560 processor, 2 GB RAM and 8 GB/16 GB internal storage. The 5 inch display sports 720p HD resolution and is protected by Gorilla Glass 3 on top.
Other features include 2110 mAh battery, 64 GB microSD card support and admirable body design. Asus Zenfone 5 is available on flipkart starting from 9,999 INR.
Key Specs
| Model | Asus Zenfone 5 |
| Display | 5 Inch , HD |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz Dual Core |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB/ 16 GB, Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, Upgradable |
| Camera | 8 MP/ 2 MP |
| Battery | 2110 mAh |
| Price | 9,999 INR/ 12,999 INR (Buy Now) |
From 15,000 INR to 20,000 INR
Asus Zenfone 6
There are not many decent 6 inch smartphones available in 15K to 20K price range, but if you like large display phablets, you can count on Zenfone 6. The Asus Zenfone 6 comes with a 6 Inches IPS LCD display with 720 x 1280 resolution with Gorilla Glass 3 on top. The handset is powered by 2 GHz Intel Atom dual core processor with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage.
Other features include 13 MP AF camera with LED flash, 2 MP front snapper, MicroSD support upto 64 GB, USB OTG and 3300 mAh battery. You can buy Zenfone 6 from flipkart for 16,999 INR.
Key Specs
| Model | Asus Zenfone 6 |
| Display | 6 Inch , HD |
| Processor | 2 GHz Dual Core |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, Upgradable |
| Camera | 13 MP/ 2 MP |
| Battery | 3300 mAh |
| Price | 16,999 INR (Buy Now) |
Huawei Honor 6
Huawei Honor 6 represents the best of mid range devices and comes with a dazzling 5 Inch full HD display. Honor 6 is powered by Kirin 920 octa core SoC assisted by Mali-T628 MP6 graphics unit. It is the only smartphone with 3 GB RAM retailing under 20,000 INR. The 13 MP rear and 5 MP front camera are also of admirable quality.
Other features include 16 GB internal storage, 64 GB MicroSD card support, USB OTG and 3100 mAh battery. Huawei Honor 6 is available on Flipkart for 19,999 INR.
Key Specs
| Model | Huawei Honor 6 |
| Display | 5 inch, FHD |
| Processor | Octa Core Kirin 920 |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Expandable up to 64 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Camera | 13 MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 3100 mAh |
| Price | Rs 19,999 (Buy Now) |
