Our list of 6 best slider phones in India is especially jotted down for those who may not have any animosity towards touchscreens, but prefer a physical keyboard over the virtual one. And texting buffs who agree that multi-touch screens are not the best options for prolonged messaging can glance through this diverse list that includes high end smartphones as well as basic feature rich devices.
The narrow portfolio of high end smartphones sporting a physical QWERTY slide-out keypad was recently augmented with the arrival of the Sony Ericsson Xperia pro. This phone aimed at users who like to ‘finger-talk’, is fitted with a 3.7-inch multi-touch Retina display of 854 x 480p resolutions along with the Mobile Bravia Engine. The Gingerbread based device boasts of 512MB RAM, while its internal memory of 1GB can be expanded through the microSD card slot that supports cards of capacities up to 32GB. The 8.1MP camera featuring Sony’s Exmor R for mobile CMOS sensor, LED flash and 16x digital zoom can be employed to click 3D images using 3D sweep panorama. And its front facing VGA camera lets users engage in online video conferencing with friends and family. The device available in shades of red, black and silver, can be picked up for around Rs. 23,000.
The BlackBerry Torch 9810 is one of the few smartphones from RIM’s kitty which are not engineered with the company’s trademark form factor. Instead, it offers a physical slider keyboard. This handset runs the latest BlackBerry 7 OS and features the BlackBerry 7 browser that supports HTML5 for enhanced web access. It is deployed with a 1.2GHz processor which teams up with Liquid Graphics technology to let users enjoy an unmatched multimedia experience. The 3.2-inch TFT LCD touchscreen is capable of projecting visuals in 640 x 480p resolutions, while the 5MP camera lets you capture HD images and videos. The 8GB onboard memory can be expanded up to 32GB with the aid of a microSD card to store images, songs, videos and other multimedia content for on the go entertainment. The device can be yours for Rs. 30,000.
3 – HTC Desire Z:
The next on our list of slider phones in India is the HTC Desire Z that toddled into the country earlier this year. The smartphone promises the best of both worlds as this multi-touch offering is bestowed with a slide-out QWERTY keypad embedded with well spaced out keys for easy texting. The Android Froyo powered handset dons a 3.7-inch multi-touch screen that supports pinch gestures and teams up with HTC Sense to offer an intuitive user interface. Operating with an 800MHz processor and 512MB RAM, it comes with an expansion slot that supports microSD cards. The 5MP front facing camera boasts of attributes like auto focus, flash, geotagging and more. This Wi-Fi enabled smartphone carries a price tag close to Rs. 24,000.
4 – Nokia C2-03:
The Nokia C2-03, the Finnish manufacturer’s addition to its touch and type range has found a place on our roster of the best slider phones in India. The dual SIM Nokia offering features the company’s Easy Swap technology which does not require rebooting when inserting a new SIM card as also a SIM manager that remembers the settings of up to five SIM cards. Powered by Nokia’s Series 40 platform, it is outfitted with a slider keypad for flexibility of text input. And the phone is complete with multimedia capabilities such as a 2MP camera that can capture videos, built-in FM radio and a media player along with a card slot for expanding the memory to 32GB. It is capable of offering music playback time of up to 35 hours and talk time of about 5 hours. The device is deployed with the Nokia browser and is pre-loaded with the Nokia Maps application. The phone is attached with a modest price tag of Rs. 5,000.
5 – LG GT350i Cookie Glide:
Another feature rich phone outfitted with a side slider QWERTY keypad is the LG Cookie Glide that is also adorned by a 7.62cm TFT full touchscreen that delivers 240 x 400p resolutions. The device lets users stay in touch with loved ones as it offers instant access to social networking websites besides attributes like push e-mail and more. The handset supports Wi-Fi connectivity and can be used to browse the web. Along with this, it also takes care of on the go entertainment with its audio and videos player. Its 2MP camera with digital zoom lets you capture memories in a number of different resolutions. It can be purchased for a price of about Rs. 7,000.
6 – Motorola Flipout:
The last device to be included in our line-up of slider phones in India is the Motorola Flipout that earns brownie points for its not-so-conventional design. As opposed to all other devices that come with slider keypads, the Flipout is fitted with a sliding touchscreen that swivels to reveal a QWERTY keyboard. The phone is deployed with the Google Android 2.1 platform and allows wireless communication through features such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Also, the 3G certified device is embedded with a microUSB 2.0 connector and a 3.5mm audio jack. Besides video playback, it can also be utilized to capture videos at the rate of about 26 to 30 frames per second. The Flipout is priced at Rs. 8,000.
So for all the texting buffs out there, this list of best slider phones in India should be enough to choose a suitable device that also suits the wallet. Which candidate would you rather go with, a high end smartphone or a feature rich device for all your basic needs? Do let us know.
