How Important is RAM on Phone?
If you consider yourself a multi-tasker, the amount of RAM on your device can make a huge difference in your productivity. It should be considered as one of the most important metrics in your decision of buying a new smartphone. However, gone are the days where you have a spend a leg and an arm to get a solid amount of RAM on your phone. This article is compilation of phones under Rs 13,000 should give you some definitive options- take your pick.
Zopo Speed 7
Zopo’s latest is a dual SIM smartphone with a 5-inch FHD screen and an Octa Core 1.5GHz processor. Powered by a 2500 mAH battery, the Speed 7 runs Android v5.1 Lollipop to manage its 3 GB of RAM. The option of an external memory card enables the Speed 7 to have an additional 64 GB of memory. The phone also comes equipped with a 13.2 MP camera.
| Key Specs | Zopo Speed 7 |
|---|---|
| Display | 5 inches |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Processor | 1.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6753 |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Operating System | Android v5.1 (Lollipop) |
| Storage | 16 GB (Expandable up to 64 GB) |
| Primary Camera | 13.2 MP |
| Secondary Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 2500 mAh |
| Price | INR 12,999 |
| Best Price Buy Link | Snapdeal |
CoolPad Dazen Note 3
The overall picture remains the same here, with the Dazen Note 3 being a dual-SIM, 4G enabled phone, equipped with a 13 MP camera and expandable storage(upto 64GB). The display, however, is a larger 5.5-inch panel with 720×1280 pixels and a 3000 mAh battery present for juice. A 1.3GHz octacore processor and a Mali-T760 MP2, coupled with the 3 GB of RAM power the Android v4.4 build on this phone. Lastly, the Note 3 should come with a price tag of Rs 9,999 when it launches this Friday – making it the cheapest 3GB phone of the bunch. As a bonus, the Note 3 also packs in a fingerprint sensor.
| Key Specs | Coolpad Dazen Note 3 |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.5 inches |
| Screen Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6753 |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Operating System | Android v4.4 (KitKat) |
| Storage | 16 GB (Expandable by 64 GB) |
| Primary Camera | 13 MP |
| Secondary Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 3000 mAH |
| Price | INR 9,999(Expected) |
| Best Price Buy Link | Flipkart |
Intex Aqua Ace
Priced at Rs 12,999, this puts it in direct competition with the Speed 7. A 1.3GHz quad-core processor( the Mediatek MT6735) works in tandem with the phone’s 3 GB RAM to provide you a snappy experience that work together under Android v5.1 Lollipop. Other notable features include a 13 MP camera (with a Samsung sensor), a 5-inch 720×1280 Super-AMOLED display protected by Gorilla Glass 3, a 6.7 mm thin build, a 2300 mAh battery, and expandable storage- up to 128 GB. If you choose, you can read about our coverage of the Ace.
| Key Specs | Intex Aqua Ace |
|---|---|
| Display | 5 inches, HD |
| Screen Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor |
| Chipset | Mediatek (MT6735) |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Operating System | Android Lollipop 5.1 |
| Storage | 16 GB , expandable to 128 GB |
| Primary Camera | 13 MP with LED flash |
| Secondary Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 2300 mAh Li-Po |
| Price | INR 12,999 |
| Best Price Buy Link | Snapdeal |
Also Read: 3 Reasons Why You Do Not Need 6 GB RAM Phone
Conclusion
All these phones seem to have a well rounded spec-sheet to handle any demanding tasks you might be performing. The Intex Aqua Ace, however, would be our pick since it hits all the right spots and a great build. If you can’t shell out that much money, the Dazen Note 3 is a no-brainer the best option out of these at the current price point.
