Diwali fervour has set in across India. Alongside gorging on calorie-rich sweets and revamping your wardrobe, the season is the best time to buy gadgets, especially smartphones. The market is flushed with a variety of options that are available across different price ranges. Here are the ones to keep an eye out for and maybe buy for yourself if you feel generous enough.
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime
What better way to celebrate the festive season than by owning a Chinese-branded phone made in India. Xiaomi’s Redmi Prime 2 is the exact replica of Redmi 2, but with a bigger RAM size and inbuilt storage space. For under Rs 7,000, you can’t ask for a better phone and with MiUi 7 on board you get the latest set of features that everyone craves for these days.
Why buy?
Redmi 2 Prime is a true value product, with a proven track record.
Specifications: Display: 4.7-inch 720p | Operating System: MiUi 7 | Processor: Quad-core Snapdragon 410 | RAM: 2GB | Rear Camera: 8MP | Front Camera: 2MP | Battery: 2200mAh | Price: Rs 6,499
Lenovo K3 Note
Getting a phone with a full-HD resolution for under Rs 10,000 would have been impossible last year. But now we have the Lenovo K3 Note. Available on Flipkart, K3 Note is a good option for multimedia fanatics who like to watch movies during their travels.
Why Buy?
Big size phone, full-HD resolution and big-size battery. All this for under Rs 10,000.
Specifications: Display: 5.5-inch 1080p | Operating System: Android 5.0 Lollipop | Processor: Octa-core MediaTek MT6752 | RAM: 2GB | Rear Camera: 13MP | Front Camera: 5MP | Battery: 3000mAh | Price: Rs 9,999
Motorola Moto G (2015)
The third generation of the Moto G family is the one we prefer the most. It’s got a bigger display than before, while bumped up cameras are a definite feature to highlight and still you’re not going to spend a lot. If you’re okay buying a phone online and prefer going for tried-and-tested brands then look no further.
Why Buy?
Brand assurance, quality performer and long battery life.
Specifications: Display: 5-inch 720p | Operating System: Android 5.0 Lollipop | Processor: Quad-core Snapdragon 410 | RAM: 1/2GB | Rear Camera: 13MP | Front Camera: 5MP | Battery: 2470mAh | Price: Rs 11,999 and Rs 12,999
Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung made a life-changing call to jazz up its Galaxy flagship in 2015. Galaxy S6 is the perfect match of aesthetic appeal, performance, impressive shooters and desirable battery life. But the thing with a Samsung phone is that gradually you end up paying a lot less than its launch price.
Why Buy?
For around Rs 36,000, why not?
Specifications: Display: 5.1-inch 2K | Operating System: Android 5.1 Lollipop | Processor: Octa-core Exynos | RAM: 3GB | Rear Camera: 16MP | Front Camera: 5MP | Battery: 2550mAh
Apple iPhone 6S
The newest Apple iPhone is priced at a staggering Rs 62,000 for the 16GB model but then when has price been a deterrent to Apple fan boys. With the introduction of 3D Touch, Apple looks to change the way we experience touch interface. They have also moved beyond the 8MP snapper by opting for a 12MP camera this time. And before we forget, it also comes in a rose gold variant, which is a big hit with many.
Why Buy?
To own an iPhone is a feeling only an iPhone user can understand. Also, you need deep pockets to buy one of these this year.
Specifications: Display: 4.7-inch Retina | Operating System: iOS 9 | Processor: Dual-core A9 | RAM: 2GB | Rear Camera: 12MP | Front Camera: 5MP | Battery: 1715mAh | Price: Rs 62,500
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