Technology is moving ahead and so are smartphone companies.
Over the last two years, companies have fought hard to empower people with affordable performance smartphones.
We take a look at the top five budget smartphones that you can buy under Rs 10,000.
1. YU Yureka
(Rs 8,999)
If you want a fast, performance driven smartphone then the Yu Yureka is for you.
Yureka comes pre-installed with CyanogenMod has a large HD screen and is a dual-SIM smartphone.
It’s a pocket rocket — the hardware that it offers performs at power with many smartphones that are double its price.
The only drawback is the battery. But your account balance and battery are never enough are they?
Key Specifications
Yu Yureka
Processor: 1.5 GHz Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 Octa Core
RAM: 2 GB
Display: 5.5 Inch HD IPS Touchscreen
Connectivity: Dual SIM Support, 4G LTE, Bluetooth, FM Radio
Rear Camera: 13MP Camera With LED Flash
Front Camera: 5MP
Battery: 2500 mAh
2. Lenovo A7000
(Rs 8,999)
Lenovo A7000 is a smartphone for the masses. Priced at a reasonable Rs 8,999, this smartphone has it all.
It’s a big screen smartphone that easily slips in your pocket, has a good 8 megapixel camera, a performance drivenocta-core processor and has 4G LTE connectivity.
The smartphone also has dual-SIM capabilities.
Key Specifications
Lenovo A7000
Processor: 1.5 GHz MT6752m Octa-Core
RAM: 2GB
Display: 5.5 Inch HD IPS Touchscreen
Connectivity: Dual Micro SIM, 4G , WiFi, Bluetooth, FM Radio
Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera With LED Flash
Front Camera: 5MP Front Camera
Battery: 2900 mAh
3. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G
(Rs 9,999)
Let’s admit it. Xiaomi fans are growing in India, and fast.
The reason is that the company packs in good performance along with affordability in their smartphones.
Redmi Note 4G is just another example of that. It’s suited for consumers who prefer a tablet like experience on their smartphone.
The display on the Redmi Note 4G is bright and the battery lasts you a full day. As the name suggests it’s a 4G compatible smartphone with single SIMcompatibility.
The only negative is that it’s a very slippery smartphone and you might drop it often.
Key Specifications
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G
Processor: 1.6 GHz Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 Quad-Core
RAM: 2GB DDR3
Display: 5.5 Inch HD IPS Touchscreen
Connectivity: Single SIM, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth, FM Radio, USB OTG
Rear Camera: 13 MP Camera With LED Flash
Front Camera: 5MP
Battery: 3100 mAh
4.Motorola MotoE 4G
(Rs 7,999)
Motorola launched the Moto E 2nd Gen 4G, just a few weeks after it had launched its younger brother that did not suport 4G.
The smartphone is priced well, has really good build quality and premium finish. It offers you a quad core processor that does not lag and even hands free navigation with its active display.
The only hitch is that the camera is not that great on the Moto E 4G and it lacks a LED flash.
But none the less it has an amazing user experience because it runs on stock android OS.
Key Specifications
Motorola MotoE 4G
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, 1.2 GHz Quad Core
RAM: 1 GB
Display: 4.5 inch TFT LCD Touchscreen
Connectivity: Dual Sim (GSM + LTE), Bluetooth, WiFi
Rear Camera: 5 MP, No LED Flash
Front Camera: 0.3 MP
Battery: 2390 mAh
5. Xiaomi Redmi 2
(Rs 6,999)
Basically the Xiaomi Redmi 2 and Motorola Moto E 4G are more or less similar smartphones.
The big difference is in the camera department.The Xiaomi Redmi 2 has a better camera and comes with an LED flash. This helps you in taking photos in low light situations.
With the Xiaomi Redmi 2 you also save in Rs 1,000 if Motorola Moto E 4G is in your consideration.
Key Specifications
Xiaomi redmi 2
Processor: 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916)
RAM: 1 GB
Display: 4.7 Inch HD IPS Touchscreen Display
Connectivity: Dual SIM, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth, FM Radio
Rear Camera: 8 MP With LED Flash
Front Camera: 2 MP
Battery: 2200 mAh
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