Our list of the best Facebook phones in India should delight all those who compulsively frequent social networking sites. Because it features devices which possess dedicated buttons for access to this SNS. There is no denying the fact that Facebook has managed to garner huge popularity in India, and the release of the handset centered on the social networking site should further strengthen this notion. Glance through our post to find out more.
1 – Vodafone 555 Blue:
The Vodafone Blue is the first device to feature on our list of Facebook phones in India and the only such kind from this carrier. The full fledged QWERTY keypad on it sports a dedicated blue colored Facebook button. And what will definitely make users sit up and take notice of this phone is the 1 year free subscription of Facebook with the purchase of this device. Besides the keypad, the front panel is fitted with a 2.4-inch QVGA screen. The gadget’s 2MP camera with flash lets users capture videos and images which can be uploaded to the social networking website instantly. Also, powered by the Opera 5 browser, the device synchronizes contacts with the Facebook friend list, while the messages received on this SNS appear in the phone’s inbox. It carries an affordable price tag of around Rs. 4,950.
2 – HTC ChaCha:
If a Facebook based smartphone from HTC is what you are looking for, allow us to present to you the HTC ChaCha. This Gingerbread device offers one touch access to the social networking website. Besides the Android platform, the ChaCha is also integrated with HTC Sense to ensure an intuitive interface as well as allow customization by means of apps and widgets. The other tech specs are inclusive of an 800MHz processor and 512MB RAM. In addition to a 2.6-inch touchscreen, the front panel dons a QWERTY keypad along with a VGA camera to facilitate video conferencing. The rear facing 5MP camera with auto focus and LED flash, captures HD videos and still shots. This Facebook phone from HTC will set you back by approximately Rs. 14,700.
3 – Maxx MQ368 Tiny:
Yet another QWERTY phone with Facebook on our lineup of Facebook phones in India is the Maxx MQ368 Tiny. Besides a dedicated button to instantly launch the SNS, the device also comes with a key focused on MSN Messenger for added flexibility towards keeping in touch with friends. The QWERTY keypad is also accompanied by an optical trackpad, while it sports a 2-inch TFT display. The 2MP rear facing camera allows recording videos and the integrated MP4 player lets users play videos on the device. This Bluetooth enabled handset draws power from a 1000mAh battery and allows connections to various audio gear through its 3.5mm stereo headphone jack. The phone’s memory can be increased up to 8GB with the assistance of its microSD card slot and the price tag attached to it reads at almost Rs. 2,600.
4 – Micromax Q5fb:
This next phone that lets you instantly view and comment on your friends’ statuses and pictures on Facebook is from another homegrown company, the Micromax Q5fb. Released last year, the Q5fb also sports a full-fledged QWERTY keypad along with a trackball that simplifies scrolling through the profiles on the social networking website. And needless to say, instant access to this SNS is attributed to a dedicated button on its keyboard. Another advantage of the phone is its dual SIM capability, while it also keeps users entertained on the go as the built-in Yamaha audio amplifiers promise to reproduce good quality sound. In addition to the Nimbuzz messenger, this phone comes pre-installed with the Opera Mini browser. The pictures and videos captured from the 2MP rear facing camera can be saved on the microSD card of up to 8GB capacity. Not to mention, its price tag of Rs. 3,500 will hardly be able to burn a sizeable hole in your pockets.
5 – HTC Salsa:
The last device that has found a place on our roster of Facebook phones in India is the HTC Salsa, which unlike all others on this list, dons a multi-touch display. Released earlier this year in India, the Salsa is the second Facebook oriented phone from the company to feature on our list. Enclosed in a 12.5mm thin chassis, the front panel of this handset is dominated by a touchscreen spanning 3.4 inches. It acquires multitasking properties from the 800MHz processor, while it runs the Android OS. Similar to all HTC offerings, it also is deployed with the HTC Sense UI for a responsive and user friendly interface. A 5MP color camera on the rear panel is accompanied by a VGA camera on the front. Need we mention that the phone offers one touch access to the social networking website? This mobile device can be purchased for a price of approximately Rs. 14,500.
It looks like we’re reeled out quite an impressive list of the best Facebook phones in India, showing devices that will suit users wishing to lay hands on a full-featured smartphone or just a basic device that won’t break the bank. So would you gift yourself a Facebook phone or would you prefer logging in to the SNS through your computer? Do leave a comment and let us know.
