It is natural for smartphone makers to try to penetrate into emerging and price-conscious markets like India with feature-rich budget devices. The country is thronged with budget smartphones and some old ones are still in demand in the market.
Here are some of the best smartphones under Rs. 7,000 you can buy in June:
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
The smartphone sports a 4.7-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 1,280x720 pixels (312 ppi pixel density). Under the hood, it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor clocking at 1.2 GHz, Android 4.4.4 KitKat upgradable to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop based MIUI 7.2.1, 16GB internal memory expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card and a 2GB RAM. It also houses an 8MP main camera, a 2MP front-snapper and a 2,200mAh battery.
Lenovo Vibe P1m
Priced at Rs. 6,999, the Lenovo Vibe P1m sports a 5.5-inch HD display with 720x1,280 pixels (294 ppi pixel density), powered by a Mediatek MT6735P clocking at 1.0 GHz and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop. It comes packed with a 16GB internal memory expandable by up to 32GB via microSD card, 2GB RAM, 8MP main camera with f/2.2 aperture, autofocus and LED flash, a 5MP front-snapper, and a 4,000mAh battery.
Coolpad Note 3 Lite
The device comes with a price tag of Rs. 6,999 and sports a 5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 720x1,280 pixels (294 ppi pixel density). Under the hood, it has a Mediatek MT6735 processor clocking at 1.3 GHz, Android 5.1 Lollipop, a 16GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB via microSD card, 3GB RAM, 13MP main camera with autofocus and LED flash, a 5MP front-snapper, and a 2,500mAh battery.
Meizu M2
Priced at Rs. 6,999, the device sports a 5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 720x1,280 pixels (294 ppi pixel density), powered by a Mediatek MT6735 processor clocking at 1.3 GHz, and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop based UI - Flyme 4.5. It has a 16GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB via microSD card, 2GB RAM, 13MP main camera with Æ’/2.2 aperture, 5MP front-snapper and non-removable 2,500mAh battery.
Moto E (2nd Gen) (4G)
The device sports a 4.5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 540x960 pixels (245 ppi pixel density), and comes with a price tag of Rs. 6,999. It also has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, Android 5.0 Lollipop based UI - Stock Android UI, an 8GB internal memory expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card, 1GB RAM, 5MP main camera, 0.3 MP front-snapper and a 2,390mAh battery.
Acer Liquid Z530
The budget smartphone sports is priced at Rs. 6,999 and sports a 5-inch IPS OGS display with 720x1280 pixels (294 ppi pixel density). Under the hood, it has a Mediatek MT6735 processor clocking at 1.3GHz, Android 5.1 Lollipop, 16GB internal storage with microSD card slot up to 32GB, 2GB RAM, 8MP rear and front cameras, and a 2,420mAh battery.
Xiaomi Redmi 2
Priced at Rs. 5,990, the device sports a 4.7-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 720x1,280 pixels (312 ppi pixel density). Under the hood, it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, Android 4.4.4 KitKat based MIUI 6.0, 8/16GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB, 1/2GB RAM, 8MP main camera, 2MP front-snapper, and a 2,200mAh battery.
