Nokia Asha 311
The phone is one of the best in Nokia's Asha series.
While Asha 303 at around Rs 7,600 was definitely overpriced,
Asha 311 for Rs 6,500 offers great value as you get a phone with a 3 inch capacitive screen,
a 1 GHz processor, a refreshed UI, a brilliant maps application, GPS, 3G, and WiFi connectivity.
Also worth mentioning is the scratch resistant Gorilla glass which I believe no other company offers in this price range.
Plus, there are 40 free games from Electronic Arts.
Nokia Ovi too has all the apps you will ever need (FB, Twitter, Angry Birds, Whatsapp etc).
All this comes with great build quality and after sale service from Nokia.
The S40 operating system, being light, works effortlessly on
a powerful 1 GHz processor,
and the OS is also very simple so it is a good one for first time smartphone users.
While some would argue that this is not a smartphone as it does not support multitasking,
the reality is that most entry level Android phones do not support real multitasking either and,
moreover, Asha 311 can multitask for basic functions like music, FM etc.
Price: 6,500 Rs/-
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Sony Xperia Tipo
At Rs 9,500 some would argue that this phone is over-priced given that you get
only a 3.2 inch screen, 3.2 megapixel camera and 800 MHz processor.
However, the phone has Android 4.0 and also Sony's TimeScape user interface on top of it.
One has to see the performance of the phone to believe in its value.
The smartphone works fine and rivals some of the more powerful smartphones
in terms of speed and fluidity.
Talking about the user interface, Sony has made some heavy modifications and
it doesn't look like Android 4.0 at all. However, these modifications have made the OS simpler.
The phone is stylish to look at too, with a choice of four different colours.
It has a good camera and good battery life. Others in this category still run Android 2.3 and
there has been no announcement of an upgrade. So if you want the latest of what Android has to offer,
this is the phone for you.
There is a dual SIM version of the phone available too for Rs 10,200.
The prices of both these phones are likely to go down soon and
should settle at Rs 8,500 in the near term.
Price:: 9,500 Rs/-
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Micromax Ninja 4.0
Micromax has been on a launch spree of late, and most of its new devices have been
landscape changing models. Its Ninja series is one such mould breaking model.
What Micromax has done with this phone and its slightly smaller siblings is to bring in
a device entirely focused on large screen and price.
Priced at Rs 6,000 the phone offers a 4 inch screen with decent resolution of
800 x 480 pixels, and a 1 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor which is fast,
as well as Android 2.3 operating system. The phone gets all the connectivity options and
sensors that you normally find in an Android phone including 3G, WiFi, GPS etc.
However, to reduce cost there is no proximity sensor
(that switches off the screen when taking calls to avoid accidental pressing of buttons,)
though it works just fine with some modifications like auto screen switch off a few seconds
after calling. The camera too is a weak 2 megapixel unit which is not at all good.
The other major compromise to reduce price is the 256 MB RAM that
Micromax has put in. This is really low and will impact the performance of
the otherwise powerful processor as there is only 133 MB left for applications.
However, you can have a good task killer app installed, which will keep the phone running fine.
Price: 6,000 Rs/-
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Karbonn A18
A18 is the latest Android smartphone from Karbonn.
It operates on Android v4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS with a 1 GHz processor and 512 MB of RAM.
The highlight of the phone, however, is its 4.3 inch capacitive touchscreen
with 480 x 800 pixel WVGA resolution. The display also uses IPS technology which allows
the user to view the screen from more angles when compared to displays that lack it.
Additionally, the phone uses dual GSM SIM functionality and
a powerful 5 megapixel primary camera which can take pictures as well as shoot video.
The device also comes with a 1.3 megapixel secondary camera. The camera is backed by an LED flash
and is equipped with useful features such as auto focus, face detection and burst mode.
The phone is priced at Rs 9,700 which is good for what is on offer.
The quality of the phone is also decent. Karbonn is the first Indian brand to promise
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for its tablet and it is likely to bring the update for this phone too.
Price: 9,700 Rs/-
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Micromax Canvas A100
The story this time is about a large 5 inch screen.
Here again Micromax has done a good job by bringing in Canvas A100 with a 5 inch touchscreen
which provides 480 x 854 pixel FWVGA resolution.
The phone is based on Android v4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS and
is backed by a 1 GHz Scorpion processor as well as 512 MB of RAM.
Canvas A100 comes with dual GSM SIM functionality and
a 5 megapixel primary camera. The camera comes with useful tools like a flashlight and night vision.
There is a secondary 0.3 megapixel camera as well and the phone runs on a large 2000 mAh battery.
A100 is priced at Rs 9,999 which is very attractive.
If you're considering buying this device, though,
you should also check out Stellar Horizon Mi500 from Spice, which has similar specifications
and is likely to be available soon, and also take a look at Mercury Magiq.Price::9,999 Rs/
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LG Optimus L3
The LG Optimus L3 E400 is a smartphone with a distinctive design and
smart features to match. The LG Optimus is a touchscreen mobile that runs on an 800 MHz processor.
The Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system offers you a wide variety of applications
and is designed to offer optimum performance.
You can enjoy easy multitasking as well as enhanced task management on the Optimus L3 smartphone.
The Optimus L3 has a 3.2-inch TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, making navigation quick and
uncomplicated. The Optimus has 240 x 320 pixel QVGA resolution and 262 K colours and
you can enjoy vivid display.
The LG Optimus has a 3 megapixel camera, that has video recording capabilities.
The auto focus feature allows you to take clear and sharp pictures.
The camera also comes with the Geo-tagging feature, allowing you to add the location
where the picture was taken. You can share your photos instantly with friends
on social networking services.
The Optimus L3 comes with the remote call application.
The LG Optimus L3 E400 is a compact and powerful smartphone that offers a range of
appealing Android applications. The phone is an ideal travel companion,
thanks to its impressive connectivity features.
Price::::: 7,299 Rs/-
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Samsung Galaxy Y
The Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 is a smartphone with an aesthetically pleasing design.
This touchscreen bar phone runs on Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system and
runs on a 832 MHz processor. A large TFT screen with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels forms
the face of this mobile. The TouchWiz UI on this Samsung phone gives you
a colorful user interface experience and the customizable home screens make handling and
navigation convenient.
A 2 megapixel camera present on the Galaxy Y from Samsung is loaded with 2x zoom.
This camera also supports white balance and panorama features that
enables you to take good pictures.
You can use photo effects supported on this phone to experiment with your photography.
The Galaxy Y smartphone has GPRS, EDGE, 3G and Wi-Fi platforms to connect to
the Internet. You can connect to other devices through Bluetooth and a USB port and share files.
The S5360 Samsung phone supports Email and Push Email along with a Document viewer that
helps you keep in touch with your work environment at all times.
A unique Find my phone feature makes sure that you can trace your mobile even if you lose it.
You can control your phone and lock your phone or delete all the information on it
altogether if you wish to. This mobile phone is preloaded with Social hub applications that
integrates your mails, calendars and information in one place and keeps it updated.
You can also access social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook with the Galaxy Y S5360.
This phone can access the Samsung apps store and Android market to download all the applications
that you need. Quicktype by SWIPE on the Galaxy Y allows you to type on this touchscreen with ease.
Price::::: 6,690 Rs/-
The phone is one of the best in Nokia's Asha series.
While Asha 303 at around Rs 7,600 was definitely overpriced,
Asha 311 for Rs 6,500 offers great value as you get a phone with a 3 inch capacitive screen,
a 1 GHz processor, a refreshed UI, a brilliant maps application, GPS, 3G, and WiFi connectivity.
Also worth mentioning is the scratch resistant Gorilla glass which I believe no other company offers in this price range.
Plus, there are 40 free games from Electronic Arts.
Nokia Ovi too has all the apps you will ever need (FB, Twitter, Angry Birds, Whatsapp etc).
All this comes with great build quality and after sale service from Nokia.
The S40 operating system, being light, works effortlessly on
a powerful 1 GHz processor,
and the OS is also very simple so it is a good one for first time smartphone users.
While some would argue that this is not a smartphone as it does not support multitasking,
the reality is that most entry level Android phones do not support real multitasking either and,
moreover, Asha 311 can multitask for basic functions like music, FM etc.
Price: 6,500 Rs/-
=========================================================
=========================================================
Sony Xperia Tipo
At Rs 9,500 some would argue that this phone is over-priced given that you get
only a 3.2 inch screen, 3.2 megapixel camera and 800 MHz processor.
However, the phone has Android 4.0 and also Sony's TimeScape user interface on top of it.
One has to see the performance of the phone to believe in its value.
The smartphone works fine and rivals some of the more powerful smartphones
in terms of speed and fluidity.
Talking about the user interface, Sony has made some heavy modifications and
it doesn't look like Android 4.0 at all. However, these modifications have made the OS simpler.
The phone is stylish to look at too, with a choice of four different colours.
It has a good camera and good battery life. Others in this category still run Android 2.3 and
there has been no announcement of an upgrade. So if you want the latest of what Android has to offer,
this is the phone for you.
There is a dual SIM version of the phone available too for Rs 10,200.
The prices of both these phones are likely to go down soon and
should settle at Rs 8,500 in the near term.
Price:: 9,500 Rs/-
=========================================================
=========================================================
Micromax Ninja 4.0
Micromax has been on a launch spree of late, and most of its new devices have been
landscape changing models. Its Ninja series is one such mould breaking model.
What Micromax has done with this phone and its slightly smaller siblings is to bring in
a device entirely focused on large screen and price.
Priced at Rs 6,000 the phone offers a 4 inch screen with decent resolution of
800 x 480 pixels, and a 1 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor which is fast,
as well as Android 2.3 operating system. The phone gets all the connectivity options and
sensors that you normally find in an Android phone including 3G, WiFi, GPS etc.
However, to reduce cost there is no proximity sensor
(that switches off the screen when taking calls to avoid accidental pressing of buttons,)
though it works just fine with some modifications like auto screen switch off a few seconds
after calling. The camera too is a weak 2 megapixel unit which is not at all good.
The other major compromise to reduce price is the 256 MB RAM that
Micromax has put in. This is really low and will impact the performance of
the otherwise powerful processor as there is only 133 MB left for applications.
However, you can have a good task killer app installed, which will keep the phone running fine.
Price: 6,000 Rs/-
=========================================================
=========================================================
Karbonn A18
A18 is the latest Android smartphone from Karbonn.
It operates on Android v4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS with a 1 GHz processor and 512 MB of RAM.
The highlight of the phone, however, is its 4.3 inch capacitive touchscreen
with 480 x 800 pixel WVGA resolution. The display also uses IPS technology which allows
the user to view the screen from more angles when compared to displays that lack it.
Additionally, the phone uses dual GSM SIM functionality and
a powerful 5 megapixel primary camera which can take pictures as well as shoot video.
The device also comes with a 1.3 megapixel secondary camera. The camera is backed by an LED flash
and is equipped with useful features such as auto focus, face detection and burst mode.
The phone is priced at Rs 9,700 which is good for what is on offer.
The quality of the phone is also decent. Karbonn is the first Indian brand to promise
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for its tablet and it is likely to bring the update for this phone too.
Price: 9,700 Rs/-
=========================================================
=========================================================
Micromax Canvas A100
The story this time is about a large 5 inch screen.
Here again Micromax has done a good job by bringing in Canvas A100 with a 5 inch touchscreen
which provides 480 x 854 pixel FWVGA resolution.
The phone is based on Android v4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS and
is backed by a 1 GHz Scorpion processor as well as 512 MB of RAM.
Canvas A100 comes with dual GSM SIM functionality and
a 5 megapixel primary camera. The camera comes with useful tools like a flashlight and night vision.
There is a secondary 0.3 megapixel camera as well and the phone runs on a large 2000 mAh battery.
A100 is priced at Rs 9,999 which is very attractive.
If you're considering buying this device, though,
you should also check out Stellar Horizon Mi500 from Spice, which has similar specifications
and is likely to be available soon, and also take a look at Mercury Magiq.Price::9,999 Rs/
=========================================================
=========================================================
LG Optimus L3
The LG Optimus L3 E400 is a smartphone with a distinctive design and
smart features to match. The LG Optimus is a touchscreen mobile that runs on an 800 MHz processor.
The Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system offers you a wide variety of applications
and is designed to offer optimum performance.
You can enjoy easy multitasking as well as enhanced task management on the Optimus L3 smartphone.
The Optimus L3 has a 3.2-inch TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, making navigation quick and
uncomplicated. The Optimus has 240 x 320 pixel QVGA resolution and 262 K colours and
you can enjoy vivid display.
The LG Optimus has a 3 megapixel camera, that has video recording capabilities.
The auto focus feature allows you to take clear and sharp pictures.
The camera also comes with the Geo-tagging feature, allowing you to add the location
where the picture was taken. You can share your photos instantly with friends
on social networking services.
The Optimus L3 comes with the remote call application.
The LG Optimus L3 E400 is a compact and powerful smartphone that offers a range of
appealing Android applications. The phone is an ideal travel companion,
thanks to its impressive connectivity features.
Price::::: 7,299 Rs/-
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=========================================================
Samsung Galaxy Y
The Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 is a smartphone with an aesthetically pleasing design.
This touchscreen bar phone runs on Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system and
runs on a 832 MHz processor. A large TFT screen with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels forms
the face of this mobile. The TouchWiz UI on this Samsung phone gives you
a colorful user interface experience and the customizable home screens make handling and
navigation convenient.
A 2 megapixel camera present on the Galaxy Y from Samsung is loaded with 2x zoom.
This camera also supports white balance and panorama features that
enables you to take good pictures.
You can use photo effects supported on this phone to experiment with your photography.
The Galaxy Y smartphone has GPRS, EDGE, 3G and Wi-Fi platforms to connect to
the Internet. You can connect to other devices through Bluetooth and a USB port and share files.
The S5360 Samsung phone supports Email and Push Email along with a Document viewer that
helps you keep in touch with your work environment at all times.
A unique Find my phone feature makes sure that you can trace your mobile even if you lose it.
You can control your phone and lock your phone or delete all the information on it
altogether if you wish to. This mobile phone is preloaded with Social hub applications that
integrates your mails, calendars and information in one place and keeps it updated.
You can also access social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook with the Galaxy Y S5360.
This phone can access the Samsung apps store and Android market to download all the applications
that you need. Quicktype by SWIPE on the Galaxy Y allows you to type on this touchscreen with ease.
Price::::: 6,690 Rs/-
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