If you are looking for the latest Android device which has most of the common features yet with less price compared to those high end branded devices, here are some cool options. This year other great brands such as Xiaomi, Lenovo did a pretty excellent job and took decent shares in the smartphone industry. Below are some of the great in-budget options to look for.
One of the top option in India for under 10K buyers. Comes with pretty advance latest specs, Redmi Note 4 is probably the best in-budget device in the smartphone industry. In terms of performance, it outranks almost all similar devices in the competition. Some of its cool specs include its 5.5-inch big Display, 1080p, Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC, 625 RAM, 2GB Storage, 32GB 13MP Primary camera and 5MP front facing, 4100 mAh battery life, Android 6.0 OS.
Its a cheaper version of Redmi 3S Prime with similar hardware and overall features. But thanks to its Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor which makes it possible to fall under sub 7K price range. With just 16GB storage and 2GB RAM its not too less on specs when you have a great option to add another storage using MicroSD card. Its specs include a bigger 5 Inch display, 720p resolution, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC, 2GB RAM, 16GB RAM, 13MP rear Camera, 5MP front facing one, Android 6.0.1 operating system and larger 4100mAh battery.
Even though, Coolpad note 5 is not the best in-budget phone out there, what makes it stand out is its excellent battery life. With 4010 mAh it makes up to 2 days of regular usage on just a single charge. If you are looking for a decent performance with super cool battery juice, this device is for you.
Probably the closest competitor to Redmi 3S prime. With similar high-end specs, K6 power has latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC. wth 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. You can also look to expand its storage with microSD. Its 5 Inch display with 1080p and a great 13Mp camera is much better than Redmi 3S prime. Its specs include a bigger 5 Inch display with 1080 x 1920p resolution, Qualcomm snapdragon 430 Soc, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 13Mp rear camera, 8Mp front facing one, Android Marshmallow 6.0 OS and great 4000 mAh battery pack.
Its an in-budget great specs smartphone with amazingly cool audio. Not only it has a latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 Soc within, it also has a superior 13MP lens wich takes impressively great shots. If you are a power user, Vibe K5 certainly won't disappoint you. Its specs include a bigger 5 Inch display, 720 x 1280p resolution, Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 SoC, 2GB RAM, 16GB Internal Storage, 2750 mAh battery and Android v5.1 operating system.
Moto G4 is a torn version of Motorola's high-end smartphones. Looking at its performance it may not be the best in-budget but certainly a device with enough power inbuilt. Looking at its design, it is one of the best ergonomically designed device in the market. It has decent battery life and lasts for a full day.
Mogo G Turbo is highly optimized and has best software support. This way it outranks most of the in-budget phones in similar lines and performs well. The Moto G Turbo boasts a very good display and is the only smartphone in the sub 10k list. The phone is again water resistant meaning you won't have to worry carrying it in rainy season or small accidents. Its specs include a bigger 5 Inch 720p display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Soc, 2GB RAM, 16GB Storage, 13MP Camera, 5MP front facing one, Android Marshmallow 6.0 os and 2470mAh battery pack.
Gionee launches a successor to its already great running P series, a 'P7'. A Chinese smartphone giant recently brought a new P7 smartphone with a great in budget price tag of Rs 9,999 in India.
This budget friendly smartphone sports 5.5 Inch HD IPS Display and supports VoLTE and CDMA technology. The device runs on Quad Core 1.3 GHz processor with 2GB RAM. It has 8Mp primary and 5Mp front facing a camera. It also has great text recognition, GIF creator, and intelligent photo crop features inbuilt.
P7 has enough 16GB internal memory which can be expandable up to 128GB with microSD. It has Gionee's custom Amigo 3.2 user interface on top of Android 6.0 Lollipop and has enough 2300 mAh battery support.
Next popular choice is again from Xiaomi which comes with promising long battery and similar faster performance seen in rivals. It also has a fingerprint scanner and enough 32GB storage. Its specs include its big 5 Inch Display, 720p resolution, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC, 3GB RAM, 32GB Storage, 13MP rear camera and 5MP front facing one, Android 6.0.1 OS and great 4100mAh battery pack.
Xiaomi is one of the best budget brands recently took much of a consumers attention with its build quality, hardware features, and lower price range. If you are looking for best alternatives such as Apple, Samsung high-end devices, Xiaomi Redmi devices are the best options.
Xiaomi already has their best selling devices such as Redmi Note 3, Mi Max. And recently reviewed Xiaomi Redmi 3S and Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime are working pretty well with strong features and yet surprisingly low prices.
Xiaomi has received a true attention of Indian consumers with very good quality, amazing up-to-date features, and affordable price range.
Specs - 5 Inch, 720 x 1280p, 1.4 GHz Octa-core Cortex-A53, Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB Memory Expandable up to 128GB with microSD, 13MP Camera with flash, 5MP Secondary one, Android V6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, Dual Sim, 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Fingerprint Sensor, Li-Ion 4100 mAh non-removable battery.
LeEco Le 1S has great upgraded features over its predecessor Le 1s with an even lower price tag. It comes with interesting LeEco Membership with which one can money after buying a phone. Will this strategy work?
The phone looks pretty similar to Le 1s and comes in gold color. Even though it looks similar to Le 1s, the new look is much premium. A great Dual SIM phone with latest USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer.
Specs - 5.5 Inch, 1080 x 1920p Display, 403ppi, 2.2 GHz Octa-core Cortex-A53, Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB inbuilt (No expansion slot), Fingerprint Sensor, 13MP Camera with flash, 5MP Secondary, Dual Sim, 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Android V6.0 Marshmallow OS, Li-Ion 3000 mAh Non-removable Battery.
Its Xolo's latest phone in Black series. Black X1 comes with great 3GB of RAM and latest hardware features. It is full HD recording supported and with the octa-core processor, it is enough to deliver a smooth experience.
Specs - 5 Inch, 1080 x 1920p, 441ppi Display, Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53, Mediatek MT6753, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB Internal Memory Expandable up to 128GB with microSD, 13 MP Camera with flash, 5 MP Secondary, Dual Sim (2 Nano Sims), 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Android OS V5.1 Lollipop, upgradable to V6.0 Marshmallow, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, FM, 3G, 4G Support Band 40 by LTE Networks, proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, and Gyroscope, 2400 mAh Battery support.
It's an upgraded version of its previous Lenovo A7000 with improvements over faults and issues. Both models look exactly same with different specs. The display is advanced with 1080p resolution and comes with Android Lollipop 5.0 with Vibe UI on top.
Cons - Poor battery life, slow shutter speeds during HDR, Low ISO, Reflective Glass over a display.
Specs - 5.5 inches, 1080 x 1920p Display, 401ppi, 1.7 GHz Octa-core Cortex-A53, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB inbuilt Expandable up to 32GB with microSD, 13 MP Camera with flash, 5MP Secondary, Android V5.0 Lollipop OS, upgradable to V6.0 Marshmallow, Dual Sim, 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, 2900 mAh Battery support.
With the success of K3 Note, Lenovo has recently brought Vibe K5 Plus again with attractive specs. The device is thin, has beautiful Full HD 1080p IPS display, latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor, enough 2GB RAM and Adreno 405 GPU.
It is fully metallic on a back and weighs just 142g. The device has 3.5mm audio jack and microUSB for charging and USB for data transfer. It is available in Gold, Black, and Silver color.
Specs - 5 Inch, 1920 x 1080p, 441 PPI Full HD 1080p IPS Display, Octa-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 616, 3 GB RAM, 16 GB Inbuilt Memory, Expandable up to 128GB with microSD, 13 MP Camera with LED flash, 5MP Secondary one, Android V5.1 Lollipop OS, Dual Sim (2 Micro), 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, 4G Support with Band 40 by LTE Networks, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor, Orientation Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gravitation Sensor and eCompass, Li-Ion 2750 mAh removable battery support.
Micromax is the largest Indian smartphone manufacturer in the budget segment. Their phones are attractive with amazing specs and lower price range. Canvas Juice 3 Plus is yet another popular device from Micromax.
It has big 5 Inch Display with 720x1280p resolution. The phone is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor and 2GB RAM. Looking at its price, these specs are well enough to keep you up with all day to day work and entertainment.
Specs - 5.5 Inch, 720 x 1280p Display, Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7, Mediatek MT6582M, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB Internal Storage Expandable up to 32GB with microSD, Dual Sim (GSM+GSM), 3G, Wi-Fi, 8MP Camera with flash, 5MP Secondary one, Android V5.0 Lollipop OS, Li-Ion 4000 mAh non-removable battery support.
Recently in 2015, Micromax launched new Yu series smartphones. What special in this phone is its customizable operating system. With much more flexibility with CyanogenMod OS, Yu comes preloaded with it and you have options to modify it the way you want. Of course, some knowledge is required here.
It is slightly costlier than earlier Yureka with higher resolution HD display and improved camera sensor. Looking at its previous Yu Yureka there is literally no difference in its look.
Yu Yureka plus has dual SIM with two micro GSM sim support. Its connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, FM, 3G, 4G with support for Band 40 by LTE Networks. The phone has proximity, Ambient light, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope Sensors.
Specs - 5.5 Inch, 1080 x 1920p Display, 401ppi, Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53, Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB Inbuilt Storage Expandable up to 32GB with microSD, 13MP Camera with flash, 5MP Secondary one, Dual Sim (2 Micro GSM sims), 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Android V4.4.4 KitKat OS, upgradable to V5.1 Lollipop, 2500 mAh Battery support.
Recently entered the Indian market with Coolpad Dazen 1 and Dazen X7, Coolpad grabbed a lot of attention from consumers. Coolpad Note 3 is their recent attempt to lure Indian consumers with most updated specs and still in budget pricing.
Coolpad Note 3 has a bigger display, large battery, superior processor, 4G LTE support, more memory and an excellent high-quality fingerprint sensor.
Specs - 5.5 Inch, 720 x 1280p Display, 267 PPI, Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53, Mediatek MT6753, 3 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage Expandable up to 64GB with microSD, 13MP Camera with flash, 5MP Secondary, Dual Sim (two Micro GSM SIMS), 4G with support for Band 40 by LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Android V5.1 Lollipop OS, 3000 mAh Battery support.
It is a big screen, great specs smartphone from a Chinese manufacturer. Its key features include its 5.5 Inch bigger display with 1080 x 1920p resolution and 403ppi, Octa-core MediaTek processor with 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 13Mp primary camera and well enough 3100mAh battery.
Meizu is one of the trustworthy brands in China and has earned a good reputation with their last year Meizu MX4 series. The phone is a plastic built which is well expected with such low price range. Overall phone structure is well balanced and attractive.
Due to the lawsuit filed from ZTE again Meizu for using a similar design of round capacitive button with LED color ring as a home button, which Meizu later on redesigned again the case, the device appeared lately on the market. But that's not our lookout as far as the device is a great option to buy.
Meizu M2 Note has Dual Micro SIM (GSM+GSM) support. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, FM, 3G, 4G. The phone has all major sensors including proximity, Ambient light, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope sensors.
Specs - 5.5 Inch, 1080 x 1920p Display, 403ppi, Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53, Mediatek MT6753, 2GB RAM, 16GB Internal storage, Expandable up to 128GB with microSD, 13MP Camera with flash, 5MP Secondary one, Dual Micro Sim, 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Android V5.0 Lollipop OS, 3100 mAh Battery support.
Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone major is widely known for their popular Redmi phone series all over the world. The USP of this brand is its perfect look and up-to-date specs with a great price range.
Redmi Note 3 has a superb premium look and feel. Its gold color metal body is extremely attractive and more importantly, it is dust proof. The phone comes with larger 5.5 Inch Full-HD display with narrow bezels. It has a glossy rim alongside the edge giving it a special feel. Note 3 has a much-advanced display with great color tones and features Xiaomi's Sunlight Display hardware.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has dual SIM (GSM Micro + GSM Nano). Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, FM, 3G, 4G with Support for Band 40 by LTE Networks. It has most of the sensors including Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass.
Specs - 5.5 Inch, 1080 x 1920p, 403ppi, Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, Hexa-core (4 x 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72) Cortex-A53, 2GB RAM, 16GB inbuilt, Expandable up to 128GB with microSD, Dual Sim, 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Fingerprint Sensor, 16MP Camera with flash, 5MP Secondary one, Android V5.1.1 Lollipop OS, 4050 mAh Li-Po Battery Isupport.
Although ZenFone Max is the perfect phone in Indian best selling segment. It has better specs, great battery life (5000 mAh) with an in-budget price range. Apart from that, it has a solid build quality and enough internal storage. Some of the disadvantages include its slight lagging performance and no support for fast charging.
Looking exactly identical to its predecessor (ZenFone Max), the main difference includes its signature concentric circles at a front and metallic strip running along the sides with large bezels.
Specs - 5.5 Inch, 720 x 1280p, 267ppi Display, Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 Processor with Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB inbuilt Expandable up to 64GB with microSD, 13 MP Camera with flash, 5MP Secondary, Dual Sim (2 Micro GSM Sims), 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Android V5.0 Lollipop OS, 5000 mAh Battery support with most of the sensors.
Laser? Yes, you heard correct. Asus Zenfone 2 Laser comes with advanced laser autofocus system to perfectly guess the image area and focus. Apart from it, phone packs most of the latest hardware and a premium built. If you are a photography lover, this phone might solve your purpose definitely. This type of camera features is seen on higher end LG and OnePlus devices.
Specs - 5.5 Inch, 720 x 1280p 267 PPI Display, Quad-core Cortex-A53 & Quad-core Cortex-A53, Snapdragon 410 SoC, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB inbuilt Expandable up to 128GB with microSD, Dual Sim - 2 Micro GSM, Both 4G enabled, 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, 13 MP Camera with Dual tone flash and laser, 5MP Secondary one, Android V5.0 Lollipop, planned upgrade to V6.0 Marshmallow OS, 3000 mAh Battery.
Honor Holly 2 Plus greatly competes with brands such as Coolpad and LeEco. Performance wise it is surely faster than its predecessor with quad-core MediaTek SoC and 2GB RAM. It has special plastic built which at glance look more metallic. Its 5 Inch HD IPS display is seriously beautiful looking at this price range.
With great 13Mp Camera, you won't miss any important shots. Its 16GB internal memory can be expanded up to 128GB using microSD, enough in today's scenario. Looking at UI, it has Android 5.1 and custom EMUI 3. skin over it which works flawlessly. The device comes with great 4G network support Band 40 as well without showing any unnecessary heating.
Benchmarking indices are well ranked but if you look at multitasking it may show some lag. Other than that overall Multimedia experience is amazing without any performance delay. Its 4000 mAh battery really surprisingly lasts almost around a day and enough to handle day to day functions.
Some of the negative points include its no scratch resistant display, USB OTG missing and full HD video recording as well. otherwise, this phone is worth buying for routing purpose.
Specs - 5.0 Inch, 720 x 1280p Display, Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53, Mediatek MT6735P, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB inbuilt Expandable up to 128GB, Dual Sim (2 Micro SIMS, GSM + CDMA), 4G with support for Band 40 by LTE networks, 3G, Wi-Fi, 13MP Camera with flash, 5MP Secondary one, Android V5.1.1 Lollipop OS, 4000 mAh Battery.
Alcatel OneTouch [JV between Alcatel (France) and TCL (China)] recently came up with an interesting device. Phone make is totally plastic made but has a decent business look.
Overall color production on this IPS LCD display is great. There is not the particular reason you will find any error on texts or images. Performance wise the phone is quite fast and stable.
Specs - 5 Inch, 720 x 1280p Display, 294 PPI, Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB inbuilt, Expandable up to 32GB with microSD, Android V5.1 Lollipop OS, 13MP Camera with flash, 5MP Secondary, Dual Sim (2 Micro GSM), 4G with support for Band 40 by LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi and most of all the sensors, 3000 mAH Battery.
Honor 4X comes with Excellent battery life, Faster processor, Decent Camera functions, big HD display, attractive business design. It's great on major Benchmarking indices such as Antutu and Quadrant.
Some of the limitations include its limited viewing angles and just better when compared to Micromax Yu Yureka, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G, and Lenovo's A7000.
Specs - 5.5 Inch, 720 x 1280p 276PPI Display, Octa-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53, HiSilicon Kirin 620, Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410, 2GB RAM, 8GB inbuilt Expandable up to 32GB with microSD, Dual Sim (2 Micro GSM SIMS), 4G with support for Band 40 by LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, 13MP Camera with Flash, 5MP Secondary one, Android V4.4.2 KitKat and V5.0 Lollipop Operating System, planned upgrade to V6.0 Marshmallow, Custom Emotion UI 3.0 layered on top, All latest sensors inbuilt, 3000 mAh Battery support.