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Top 5 3G Smartphones under 5,000 INR

The Indian smartphone arena is getting advanced with the launch of 4G capable smartphones in the sub Rs 10,000 price bracket. However, there are several users who are still stuck with the slow 2G connections, and 3G remains unexplored by many. In order to trigger the data usage, telcos are coming up with several offers on the plans that they provide, and the manufacturers are launching 3G and 4G enabled devices in the entry level segment. Today, we have come up with a list of latest smartphones with 3G connectivity in the sub Rs 5,000 price bracket.

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Videocon Infinium Z40Q Star

The Videocon Infinium Z40Q Star arrives with a 4 inch WVGA 480×800 pixels display and is based on Android 4.4 KitKat. Under its hood, there is a 1.2 GHz quad core processor of unspecified chipset that is paired with 512 MB of RAM. Internal storage capacity onboard the device is 4 GB and it can be expanded externally by another 32 GB. There is a 5 MP main camera with auto focus and a VGA front facing selfie snapper onboard the device. Other aspects include dual SIM functionality and a 1,500 mAh battery.

Videocon Infinium Z40Q Star

Key Specs

Model Videocon Infinium Z40Q Star
Display 4 inch, WVGA
Processor 1.2 GHz Quad Core
RAM 512 MB
Internal Storage 4 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB
OS Android 4.4 KitKat
Camera 5 MP/ VGA
Battery 1,500 mAh
Price Rs 4,499

Lava Iris 470

The Lava Iris 470 is based on the dated Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system and boasts of a 4.5 inch FWVGA IPS display with 480×854 pixel resolution. The handset incorporates a dual core 1.3 GHz processor of unspecified that is backed by 512 MB of RAM. For storage, it uses 4 GB of inbuilt storage that is expandable up to 32 GB using a micro SD card. A 5 MP main camera with auto focus and LED flash occupies the bac of the phone and there is a front facing VGA shooter as well. A 1,650 mAh battery energizes the dual SIM device pumping up to 10 hours of talk time on 3G networks.

lava iris 470

Key Specs

Model Lava Iris 470
Display 4.5 inch, FWVGA
Processor 1.3 GHz Dual Core
RAM 512 MB
Internal Storage 4 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB
OS Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Camera 5 MP/ VGA
Battery 1,650 mAh
Price Rs 4,399

Celkon Campus A400

Celkon Campus A400 is given a 4 inch WVGA display with 480×800 pixels and it is stuffed with a 1 GHz Spreadtrum SC7715 processor. The handset running on Android 4.4 KitKat, features a 2 MP rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front facing shooter for video conferencing. The storage department is paltry with 256 MB of RAM and 512 MB internal storage space that can be expanded up to 32 GB. The device makes use of a 1,400 mAh battery to keep things juiced up in the smartphone.

Celkon Campus A400

Key Specs

Model Celkon Campus A400
Display 4 inch, WVGA
Processor 1 GHz Spreadtrum SC7715
RAM 256 MB
Internal Storage 512 MB, Expandable up to 32 GB
OS Android 4.4 KitKat
Camera 2 MP/ VGA
Battery 1,400 mAh
Price Rs 2,999

Spice Stellar 440

Spice Stellar 440 is bestowed with a 4 inch display carrying a WVGA screen resolution of 480×800 pixels. Powering the Spice offering is a dual core processor ticking at 1 GHz paired with 512 MB of RAM. For storage, the device bundles 4 GB of native storage space that can be expanded externally by another 32 GB. It features a 3.2 MP primary camera at its back with LED flash and a 1.3 MP front facing selfie camera. A moderate 1,400 mAh battery powers the Spice smartphone and it is rated to deliver up to 4 hours of talk time and 6 days of standby time. The dual SIM smartphone comes with inbuilt Analog TV and dual front facing speakers.

spice stellar 440

Key Specs

Model Spice Stellar 440
Display 4 inch, WVGA
Processor 1 GHz Dual Core
RAM 512 MB
Internal Storage 4 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB
OS Android 4.4 KitKat
Camera 3.2 MP/ 1.3 MP
Battery 1,400 mAh
Price Rs 4,199

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Swipe Marathon

Swipe Marathon comes fitted with a 4.5 inch IPS display with a FWVGA resolution of 854×480 pixels and it is powered by a 1 GHz dual core processor. This processor is backed by 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of native storage capacity. Fueled by Android 4.4 KitKat operating system, the device has a 5 MP main camera at its back aided by LED Flash and a VGA front facing selfie camera for basic video conferencing. Other goodies onboard the Swipe offering include dual SIM functionality and a juicy 4,000 mAh battery.

Swipe-Marathon

Key Specs

Model Swipe Marathon
Display 4.5 inch, FWVGA
Processor 1 GHz Dual Core
RAM 512 MB
Internal Storage 4 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB
OS Android 4.4 KitKat
Camera 5 MP/ VGA
Battery 4,000 mAh
Price Rs 4,599

Conclusion

These are some of the best 3G smartphones you can choose from. If you plan on running 3G connectivity on your budget Android phone, better choose the one with the biggest battery. For slightly higher price, you can opt for rather competitive options including Android One phones, Moto E and Zenfone 4.

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Abhishek Bhatnagar

Abhishek Bhatnagar, a known technology blogger & YouTuber from India. A Software Engineer by qualification, now he works as the editor-In-Chief, Webmaster, & Managing Director at Gadgets To Use. He runs a number of other technology websites as well.