Android phones budget battle – Price range Rs. 10000 – Rs. 18000/-
Android phones are a craze right now and it can be a style statement as well. Well people are going crazy in buying Android phones, even without any care about the hardware specs. Here i have done a decent survey of smarphones with the required features and price tags. The price range would be from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 18,000. The phones i would be suggesting are the ones running the latest version of Android- Jelly Bean (You won’t get KitKat at this range, Sorry) The versions may vary from 4.1-4.2.2. For those who are not sure about the version history, be sure to check this article.
LG Optimus L2 Dual E455
The offering from LG is priced at Rs. 11,499, but on Flipkart it is around Rs 10149. That’s a 11% off. The LG Optimus L2 is a Dual SIM phone. It comes with 4.1.2 Jelly Bean out of the box. It should be upgradeable to 4.2 Jelly Bean. It comes with LGs Home software on top. It is similar to HTC Sense and Samsung’s TouchWiz. That should also pack with it some additional bloatware. Bloatware refers to software that comes with the phone which are of no use and cannot be removed as well. There is also a 5MP camera on board.
Why Go for it?
- The screen size is ideal.
- Stylish design
- Latest OS at lowest price.
- You get an offer at Flipkart.
Buy LG Optimus L5 II Dual E455 from Flipkart.com
Xolo Q700i
The Xolo Q700i is a beautiful offering from Xolo. The phone features an 4.5″ qHD screen. It comes with 2GB of RAM and a 2MP Secondary camera. The primary camera (the camera at the back) is clocked at 8MP and comes with a Back Illuminated Sensor (BSI). The original price of the phone is around Rs. 12,999, but on Flipkart you get 16% off and the price drops to Rs 10850. It features Android 4.2 Jelly Bean out of the box.
Why Go for it?
- Flipkart Offer.
- Sturdy finish
- Better battery
Buy XOLO Q700i from Flipkart.com
Xolo A1000
This one is also from Xolo. Xolo is that company which releases phones with flagship like features, but at a mid-range price. The Xolo A1000 is like an elder cousin to the Q700i. The features are slightly increased. The version of Android stays at Jelly Bean but the version is downgraded to v4.1. The phone supports dual SIM. The screen is upped to 5″ from 4.5″. It is priced at Rs. 14999, but a flat 18% off will land you at Rs. 12,290. The higher price should be for the bigger display.
Why Go for it?
- Flipkart offer and guarantee.
- Bigger screen.
- Phablet at price of smartphone.
- Flagship feel.
Buy Xolo A1000 from Flipkart.com
Karbonn S5 Titanium
The Karbonn S5 titanium is an offering by Karbonn and is a wonderful phone. The phone is similar to the A1000 and features a 5″ screen, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and an 8MP snapper. The S5 has an edge over the A1000 in terms of price. The original price is at Rs. 12990 and flat 7% off gives the price at Rs 11990/-.
Why go for it?
- Flipkart offer.
- Cheaper phablet
- Large screen to enjoy music and games.
Buy Karbonn S5 Titanium from Flipkart.com
Micromax Canvas 2 Plus
Micromax is gaining a name for itself and with Hugh Jackman backing up the company, The wolverine backed company is sure to get to the top. The products offered are not just par. They can compare with the Other droids such as a Samsung, Sony. The Canvas 2 plus features a 2MP camera up its front that can handle Video Calls seamlessly and a 8MP camera up its back that can take classic shots. The phone comes with Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean. The original price: Rs. 12999 and price after 10% off- Rs. 11685.
Why Go for it?
- It is beautiful
- Hugh Jackman supports your back if the phone fails (Lol!)
- Flipkart offer.
Buy Karbonn S5 Titanium from Flipkart.com
Sony Xperia M
Sony has done a good job with the Xperia M. The Xperia M features the Omni Balance design that came first in Xperia Z and also features a beautiful power button that feels good to press. The feel of the phone is absolutely amazing and the games like Temple Run work flawlessly adding to the PR of the phone. The phone comes with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and original price of the phone: Rs. 12364 and sadly there is no offer on the phone.
Why Go for it?
- Mid range phone by Sony
- 5 MP camera shoots like a 13MP.
- Purple color is stunning.
- LED on the bottom doesn’t make you miss any notifications.
Buy Sony Xperia M from Flipkart.com
Xolo Play
The Xolo Play is a device between a smartphone and a phablet. There is no difference between the Xolo A1000 and the Xolo Play except the screen size. The rest of the features remain the same and the phone comes at a price of Rs. 13999/- with No offer.
Why Go for it?
- The phone comes with an IPS LCD Display
- A 4.7″ screen that is ideal and not big as a phablet
- Nice design
Buy XOLO Play from Flipkart.com
Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro
The Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro is a device by Samsung that sort of resembles its other twin brothers. The phone comes with Dual SIM and runs Android 4.1.2 and should be upgradeable to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It has a 5MP Camera. The phone comes with an exchange offer from Flipkart that gives upto Rs. 3000 off. The phone comes at Rs 15990 and with the exchange offer drops to Rs 12990
Why Go for it?
- Samsung Guarantee.
- Flipkart exchange offer
- Durability of the phone.
- Dual SIM
Micromax Canvas 4
Micromax has done a great job with the Canvas 4. The tagline “Can Life have everything” for the phone seems apt. The phone comes with a 13MP snapper in the back and the bonus is you get a 5MP camera in the front. Now, the higher MP count cannot always mean better clarity but it is sure to better. The canvas 4 comes with Android Jelly bean out of the box. The version stand at 4.2.1. The phone supports Dual SIM and is sure priced lower. The phone is priced at Rs. 15989/-
Why Go for it?
- The front camera is just amazing
- Rear snapper is also good.
- Cheap price
- Amazing feel of the phone.
