Are you looking forward to buy a budget smartphone that costs less than Rs 7,000? Well, several mobile phone makers have started offering handsets with good features at low prices owing to cut-throat competition in price-conscious India. Prospective buyers have several phones to choose from but it's not easy, as a phone is not all about specifications; factors such as user experience, hardware and software integration, and durability also matter.
Here we bring you five best smartphones priced under Rs 7,000 that are worth your money and currently available (August) in India (list not in particular order):
1. Xiaomi Redmi 2:
After discontinuing its popular budget smartphone the Redmi 1s, Xiaomi has released its successor, the Redmi 2. It is better than its predecessor in almost all aspects from looks to build quality, to performance to features but with the same price tag. It is a good device and certainly worth the money.
Specifications of Xiaomi Redmi 2:
Current Price: Rs 5,999
Display: 4.7-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels (312 ppi pixel density) with MIUI 6.0
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
Operating System: Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Memory: 8/16 GB internal memory expandable up to 32 GB, and 1/2 GB RAM
Camera: 8 MP main camera, and 2 MP front snapper
Battery: 2200 mAh battery
2. Micromax Yu Yuphoria:
After releasing the Yu Yureka, Micromax released Yu Yuphoria, a budget smartphone. The new phone boasts of metal bezels and looks good, though it ressembles the Nokia Lumia 830. Performance is expected to be smooth with good specifications, especially 2 GB RAM.
Current Price: Rs 6,999
Display: 5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels (294 ppi pixel density)
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
Operating System: Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Memory: 6 GB internal memory expandable up to 32 GB, and 2 GB RAM
Camera: 8 MP main camera, and 5 MP front snapper
Battery: 2230 mAh battery
3. Moto E (2nd Gen) (4G):
Motorola has launched Moto E (2nd Gen) after the stupendous success of its predecessor, the Moto E. The new device may not boast of flashy features like its counterparts in the market, but its software and hardware integration is good. It also has classy looks and decent build quality.
Current Price: Rs 6,999
Display: 4.5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels (245 ppi pixel density)
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
Operating System: Android 5.0 Lollipop, upgradable to 5.1 Lollipop
Memory: 8 GB internal memory expandable up to 32 GB, and 1 GB RAM
Camera: 8 MP main camera, and 5 MP front snapper
Battery: 2390 mAh battery
4. Huawei Honor Holly:
The Huawei Honor Holly is not impressive when it comes to design with its thick bezels making it look bulky. Navigation buttons don't have backlit, which means users will have problems while using it in the dark. However, the device scores high on performance.
Current Price: Rs 6,999
Display: 5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels (294 ppi pixel density) with Emotion UI 2.3
Processor: Mediatek MT6582
Operating System: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Memory: 16 GB internal memory expandable up to 32 GB, and 1 GB RAM
Camera: 8 MP main camera, and 2 MP front snapper
Battery: 2000 mAh battery
5. InFocus M350:
InFocus' new device, the M350, may not be impressive when it comes to looks but its build quality is good. It also comes with decent specifications and good performance. However, it will face a stiff competition from other budget devices available in Indian market.
Current Price: Rs 6,999
Display: 5-inch IPS HD touchscreen
Resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels (294 ppi pixel density) with Inlife UI
Processor: MediaTek MT6732
Operating System: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Memory: 16 GB internal memory expandable up to 64 GB, and 2 GB RAM
Camera: 8 MP main camera, and 8 MP front snapper
Battery: 2500 mAh battery
