Looking for a Android handsets below Rs 5,000. Check out way2hack's list of top 10 best handsets in this category
The line between feature phones and smartphones continues to blur further as the new and promising smart feature phones make their way to the market. Priced attractively at a sub Rs 5,000 range, these devices carry strong specs, giving tough competition to some of the even mid-budget smartphones.
1. Micromax Smarty A65
Micromax's first Android smartphone to feature Spreadtrum’s chipset, Smarty A65 flaunts a impressive 4.3-inch WVGA display, which is not seen too often specially in this low-priced market segment and a Android Gingerbread 2.3.5 OS. Add to that a 1GHz single-core Cortex A5 processor, 2-megapixel camera with flash, Wi-Fi support, 512MB RAM and dual SIM capability and we truly have a winner. Measuring 69.7x130x10.95 mm in dimensions, the device is backed by a 1,350mAh battery which promises 5 hours of talktime along with 200 hours of standby time.
Price: Available for Rs 4,999 on Saholic
2. Fly F40
This entry-level F40 phone runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and sports a 4-inch HVGA display with 320×480 pixels resolution. Powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor, this Dual-SIM phone also comes equipped with a 3.2-megapixel rear along with a VGA front camera. With170MB internal memory and a microSD card slot support for expansion, the device provides a descent 1,400mAH battery backup for all your multimedia needs.
Price: Rs 4,500
3. Intex Aqua Marvel+
Intex is another manufacturer who is gaining grounds with consumers. The company has launched a interesting choice for the budget conscious Android consumer with the Dual-SIM Aqua Marvel+. The device comes fitted with a 3.5-inch HVGA with a 320×480 pixels resolution and is fueled by a 1GHz MTK6515 processor and Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread coupled with a 256MB of RAM. It also comes with a basic 3-megapixel rear camera and a 1,400mAH battery life. On the storage front, there is a 95MB of internal storage with a microSD card support for further expansion. Available in grey, white and yellow color choices, the device also houses connectivity options like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and USB ports.
Price: Rs 3,990
4. Intex Aqua SX
After launching popular entry-level phones like Aqua and the Aqua 4.0, the company has now further expanded the series with Intex Aqua SX. Another dual-SIM phone, Aqua SX comes fitted with a 3.5-inch TFT capacitive LCD with a 480×320 pixels resolution. Powered by a 1GHz MediaTek MTK6515 processor and 256MB RAM, the Android 2.3 Gingerbread houses 5-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front camera. It also supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and a 1,450mAH battery life. Priced at Rs 4,490, Intex Aqua SX definitely makes for a strong contender in the low-budget segment. Perfect for consumers who are vying for more for less.
Price: Available for Rs 4,490
5. Intex Aqua Swadesh
Another entry level phone from the Intex stable is the Aqua Swadesh. This device bears a 3.2-inch QVGA display with a 240×320 pixels resolution. There is also a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 1,200mAH battery life. Running on Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread, the device features a 2-megapixel rear camera, 75MB of internal storage with a microSD card support for further expansion. It sports similar connectivity options like its sibling, Intex Aqua Marvel+.
Price: Rs 3,790
6. Karbonn A3
Part of Karbonn’s A-series of smartphones, Karbonn A3 is a dual-SIM smartphone with a 3.5-inch HVGA display, 1GHz processor and 256MB RAM. The Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread device bears a 3-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front camera along with a 512MB internal storage with the possibility of expansion upto 32 GB via microSD. Retailing at Rs 3,660, Karbonn A3 includes 1,400mAH battery life and connectivity options like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Price: Available for Rs 3,660
7. Wynncom Wiz G32
The entry-level smartphone from Wynncom Wiz features a 3.5-inch capacitive touch screen and runs on Android Gingerbread and a 1GHz processor. The entry-level device is priced at Rs 4,999 comes with a 3-megapixel rear camera, 1300mAh battery, expandable memory up to 32 GB along with a 3G support.
Price: 4,999
8. Micromax A27 Ninja
Another great entry level offering from Micromax in its kick-ass Ninja collection is the A27. Keeping up with its tradition of introducing devices with exciting features, Micromax A27 Ninja sees the introduction of Swipe ‘n’ Share. This feature enables the users to share content by simply swiping it across the screen.
The device runs on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread and is powered by a 1 GHz processor. Micromax Ninja A 27 sports a 3.5 inch HVGA display along with a 0.3-megapixel camera. Other goodies on board include the 256MB RAM, 1400 mAh battery and 32 GB Micro SD card support. While the device gives 3G and a front facing camera a miss, with a price tag of Rs 3,399, we won't find many complaining.
9. Spice Stellar Xtacy Mi-352
This dual-SIM smartphone runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS as well and features a 3.5-inch display with a HVGA resolution. Powered by a 1GHz single-core Snapdragon processor, 256MB of RAM the devices also houses 3G connectivity and 1,300 mAh battery life for uninterrupted multimedia time.
10. Micromax Bolt A51
Micromax has been quite popular with the consumers and the company never ceases to surprise us with their innovative budget offerings. The latest entry-level smartphone in its Bolt-series includes Bolt A51. The Dual-SIM smartphone comes pre-loaded with ‘Flash Transfer’, an app that allows you to share multimedia content with other Android devices over Wi-Fi connection, even without data connectivity. The Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread phone sports 3.5-inch capacitive display with 480×320 pixels resolution and is fueled by a 832MHz single-core Broadcom processor and 256MB RAM. Taking care of your camera needs is a basic 2-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front camera. Other goodies include 512MB internal storage with a microSD slot for cards up to 32GB. There is also a battery back up of 1,500mAH which promises 4.5 hours of talktime and 140 hours of standby time.
Price: Available for Rs 4,400
