Contrary to what’s you’re about to assume, the following 6 best low cost phones in India are not inferior to their more expensive counterparts. And if you were of the opinion that low cost handsets tend to compromise on the feature bit, then let us assure you the mentioned list will change your mind. Don’t believe us? Scroll down to find out.
1 – Samsung Galaxy Y:
The first contender in the lineup of low cost phones in India is the Samsung Galaxy Y, a Gingerbread based device that definitely won’t break the bank. The compact phone with dimensions of 104 x 58 x 11.5 millimeters, crams in an 832MHz processor and is integrated with the Android browser. The front panel dons a 7.6cm touchscreen of 320 x 240p resolutions, while this device keeps users entertained on the move with the assistance of the A/V player that offers support for a number of audio and video formats. With an onboard memory of 160MB, device comes with a 2MP rear facing camera and an expansion slot that supports SD cards of capacities up to 32GB. At Rs. 7,350, the Galaxy Y is not a bad option at all.
2 – LG Optimus Pro C660:
Here’s another smartphone in the low cost category belonging to the LG Optimus range. Similar to the Galaxy phone in this section, this budget-friendly phone also runs the Android Gingerbread platform. The 2.7-inch capacitive QVGA TFT touchscreen is accompanied by a physical QWERTY keypad featuring dedicated keys for email and scheduler for instant access and flexibility in input options. Operating with the help of an 800MHz processor, the device boasts of a 3MP camera that records high definition videos. Another advantage is its long power life of about 13.5 hours through the 1500mAh battery. The price tag attached to the LG Optimus Pro C660 smartphone reads Rs. 10,000.
3 – Spice Mi-270:
When high end manufacturers are introducing low budget phones, how can the homegrown companies be left behind? One of the few Android powered dual SIM devices, the Spice Mi-270 sure deserves a part on our list of low cost phones in India. Featuring the Froyo OS, this Spice offering sports a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen of 240 x 320p resolutions. The back panel is dotted by a 2MP camera that should record videos too and the device’s expansion slot supports memory cards of up to 16GB. Besides Wi-Fi capabilities, users can also take advantage of the GPS navigation function of the phone. The modest price tag of the Spice Mi-270 reads Rs. 5,100.
4 – Micromax A75 Superfone Lite:
Another company to introduce a dual SIM Android device is Micromax, and the A75 is the second addition to the Superfone category. Promising rich multimedia capabilities as well as enhanced gaming performance, the Superfone Lite is deployed with the Gingerbread platform. The front panel is dominated by a touchscreen spanning 9.5cm and the device boasts of a 3MP shooter featuring digital zoom. The 650MHz single core processor bestows the phone with multitasking properties, while the 1300mAh battery should ensure a long battery life. Besides wireless communication options such as Wi-Fi and 3G functionalities, the handset comes with expansion slot for SD cards of capacities up to 32GB. The A75 will set you back by Rs. 9,000.
5 – Nokia C5-03:
With the inclusion of the Nokia C5-03 in our roster of low cost phones in India, we move away from the Android brigade to explore some more options. This handset operates on the Symbian OS and the integrated CPU clocks in a processing speed of about 600MHz. The lightweight device’s 3.2-inch multi-touch display delivers visuals in vibrant colors and 640 x 360p resolutions. Needless to say, the device is equipped with attributes like FM radio as also video and audio players that take care of your entertainment. The 5MP camera of this 3G enabled phone features digital zoom and video recording capabilities. This Nokia offering can be grabbed for a reasonable price of around Rs. 8,700.
The search for a stylish, feature rich and basic phone ends right here, as we present to you the Sony Ericsson txt pro. The phone meant for texting buffs, is outfitted with a full QWERTY keypad that slides out from behind the 3-inch TFT touchscreen of 400 x 240p resolutions. Operating on 64MB RAM, the device’s internal memory can be expanded up to 32GB with the assistance of a microSD card. Capable of coughing up the juice for close to five hours in GSM mode, the multimedia ready device lets you enjoy music for about 21 hours. Video recording is offered by the 3.2MP rear facing snapper and the phone also incorporates features to let users keep in touch with loved ones through social networking websites. It costs around Rs. 7,200.
With this,we bring the list of the best low cost phones in India to an end. So which of these do you think suits you the best? Drop in a line to let us know.
