It has rained Android phones in India this monsoon, most of them rushing in with the 2.3 Gingerbread update of the operating system. By the dawn of Dusshera, tech-savvy users would surely want to flaunt a trendy smartphone giving into the latest fad of Android. After all, it marks the beginning of the festive season in India and the just right time to empty your pockets for some goodies. So, here’s a quick recap of what was put forth by various mobile manufacturers, with Android at its core. With a mix of style, efficiency and affordability, we bring to you a list of 7 best Android phones in India for Dusshera.
1 – HTC Salsa:
Social networking may probably redefine the famous saying – music makes the world go round, anytime sooner. In no time the social circuit got into our mobile devices, and our list starts with one such socially-friendly handset. The HTC Salsa comes forward with a dedicated Facebook key embedded right onto its keypad. Tipping the scale at 120g, the social network-centric smartphone features a button that not only gives you direct access to Facebook but has a lot more fun functions. Holding it down for long opens Facebook places mode and when you click a photo, it glows to remind about sharing your moments with others. Delivering attributes like 5MP camera with autofocus and flash, HTC Sense and 3.4-inch touchscreen, it wouldn’t cost you more than Rs. 15,000.
2 – Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc:
Fascinated by the Xperia range from Sony Ericsson? The next in line, Xperia arc, is the most stylish option from the lot and does not compromise on efficiency. Running on the Gingerbread platform, the chic and sleek handset shows off an 8.1MP camera with flash and autofocus featuring Sony’s Exmor R for mobile CMOS sensor. The device, available for approximately Rs. 27,000, offers expandable external memory up to 32GB. This smartphone also stresses on its Facebook feature, personalized by the company as ‘Facebook inside Xperia.’
3 – Samsung Google Nexus S:
The next in line comes directly from the house of Android, the Samsung Google Nexus S. The inclusion of Google in the title seems enough to give it an edge over all other Android based smartphones in the market, when it comes to the utility and efficiency of the operating system. Needless to mention its Gingerbread operating system, the smartphone runs on a 1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor by Samsung and 16GB iNAND flash memory, sporting a price tag that shouts Rs. 26, 000. Its 4-inch anti-fingerprint display coated capacitive touchscreen supports seamless video chats, enabled by a front-facing VGA camera. All your festive joys can be captured with its 5MP camera. The Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC enabled phone diminishes the need for tapping and clicking with its voice actions feature which allows you to search almost anything on your phone with voice commands.
4 – Motorola Fire:
How about Gingerbread treat for a price which fits in a four-digit figure? A touch plus type phone which ensures easy typing and quick surfing? One of Motorola’s recent offering is all this and more. The Motorola Fire was unveiled in India at the onset of this month at an official price of Rs. 9,000. But when it lures in with these temptations, it also takes a step behind with a 3MP camera with fixed focus. Nonetheless, the handset is Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, and GPS enabled. It runs on a 600MHz processor and the external memory is expandable up to 32GB. If you are not in a mood to splurge too much but crave Gingerbread, this should easily fit the criteria.
5 – LG Optimus Black:
The next addition in our lineup of Android phones in India packs quality and efficiency, without showing it off with a very hefty price tag. Priding on its brightest NOVA display, the LG Optimus Black also competes as the slimmest smartphone with some others and at 9.2mm thickness, it is no less than a winner. Even though the Froyo inside it can be a little too cold for your taste, it’s soon expected to binge on the Gingerbread candy. It clicks and shoots with a 5MP main camera with flash and several options like Smile shot, Panorama shot, Stitch shot, etc. to beautify those candid moments. The 1500mAh battery can keep this device running for up to 16 hours of talk time and 455 hours of standby time. The price tag on this handset reads somewhere close to Rs. 20, 000.
6 – HTC Wildfire S:
The Wildfire S is another social networking friendly option from HTC. This handset is integrated with the friends stream feature. This feature allows you to access all your social networking accounts like Facebook, Twitter and Flickr, in a single window. The handset operates on Android 2.1 Éclair mobile platform with Froyo update available and the price tag on it reads somewhat close to Rs. 14, 000. The phone is also powered with HTC Sense and can store music, videos, images and all other content with its 32GB expandable memory. Running on a 528MHz processor, it sports a 5MP camera with auto focus and flash. The inbuilt dimmable flash light of the device also comes in handy in low light conditions.
7 – Motorola Defy:
The next Android smartphone we are smitten by comes from Motorola, the mobile manufacturer who is known to deliver rugged, stylish and tough handsets. The Motorola Defy primarily runs on Éclair, but a Froyo upgrade is also available. Other features of this phone include a 5MP camera with flash, 32GB expandable memory, Android media player and some more all packed for a price of Rs. 15, 000 approximately. The screen of this 118g handset is shelled with a scratch and impact resistant Corning Gorilla Glass. So if you are the fun and adventurous kind on the weekends and wear a sophisticated mask on workdays, this one’s just for you.
So this was our list of some attractive delights in the form of best Android phones in India that you can relish this Dusshera. With technology being the way of life these days, festivals presents us with a sweet reason to treat ourselves or even loved ones with some unconventional, trendy and useful gifts. And even if the prices should make you sigh, keep your hopes high for its Dusshera and the seller might be in a mood to offer some festive discounts.
