The following best music phones in India are probably not the be-all and end-all in this particular segment of devices. But they are undoubtedly better than most others which include the music function. While Sony’s Walkman series has competition from the HTC offerings armed with Beats Audio, a feature phone like Nokia X2-02 has a rival in the form of the Samsung Hero Music. Scroll down to know more about them as we have assembled a detailed roster, just for your convenience.
1 – HTC One X:
The One X from HTC does not have all the hype surrounding it for nothing. This latest entrant has been integrated with Beats Audio, like some other smartphones from the company. And this is basically why it deserves a mention in this roster. It extends support to most audio formats including AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID and more.
The integrated music experience on this phone is yet another advantage as it brings all the music apps, libraries and internet radio under one application. And besides an enhanced acoustic experience, the device is also equipped with an 8MP camera powered by the ImageSense technology, in addition to a 1.3MP webcam. The 32GB onboard storage lets you hoard a wide range of music, while the 1800mAh battery will ensure you don’t run out of juice.
Price: Rs. 43,000
2 – HTC Sensation XE:
Another Dr. Dre certified alternative on our list of music phones in India is the HTC Sensation XE. It is not only deployed with Beats Audio, but also accompanied by custom made Beats headsets, to further augment your music listening experience. This software teams up with the intuitive user interface to achieve the required mobile audio performance.
Additionally, the phone features FM radio and DLNA to wirelessly stream media via computer systems and TV sets. Needless to say, it extends support to most common audio and video formats. Some other features of the handset include a 4.3-inch touchscreen, 8MP auto focus camera, front-facing VGA webcam, 1730mAh battery, internet access and more.
Price: Rs. 32,250
3 – Sony Live with Walkman:
The Walkman series from Sony has ruled the roost in the music arena for quite some time now. And it doesn’t seem like the company is ready to let anyone take over just yet. The latest addition to this series is the Live with Walkman that promises improved sound quality without distortions. And if the aforementioned smartphones have Beats Audio to boast about, the Sony device is equipped with the xLoud audio filter technology. And that’s not all – the media discovery app lets you find new tracks and share them with friends via social networking sites like Facebook.
It also brings additional information like artist bios, videos and more to your fingertips. This Gingerbread phone comes in shades of black and white and flaunts a 3.2-inch touchscreen, 5MP camera and another front-facing snapper to facilitate video calling.
Price: Rs. 14,000
4 – Sony Mix Walkman:
Next up is the Mix Walkman from Sony, as it fits the bill to be a part of this assortment listing the best music phones in India. Along with its music, the smartphone scores brownie points for its stylish look. It is available in combinations of green and black as well as pink and black and has exchangeable bands of different colors. The dedicated Zappin key lets you view the chorus of the next track and starts the song instantly if you want to hear it.
Moreover, it comes with a Karaoke function that lowers the vocal track volume when you press the microphone key. This Wi-Fi enabled device also comes with the Friends app for enhanced social networking and an intuitive touch interface for better navigation.
Price: Rs. 7,000
5 – Nokia X2-02:
This Nokia offering is the sequel to the X1-01, and it is one of the best options to consider if you are on the lookout for a budget-friendly musical companion. The dual SIM phone featuring Easy Swap, comes with a horde of attributes which includes an internal FM antenna, dedicated music keys, loudspeaker, MP3 player, FM radio recording and more.
While its special audio processing is responsible for clear audio rendering, the Play via Radio function allows you to seamlessly stream playlists over music systems, other mobile devices or car stereo. The X2-02 can be picked up in shades of red, silver, orange, violet and blue.
Price: Rs. 3,270
6 – Samsung Hero Music:
And the last device to grace our music phones in India roster is the Samsung Hero Music, an even more affordable dual SIM device with advanced music capabilities. Besides a loudspeaker, the phone has been embedded with a 3.5mm headphone jack to extend support to most headsets. It also sports dedicated music keys to ensure instant access to songs.
The handset lets you store your tracks on a microSD card and offers music playback of about 9.5 hours at a stretch. The candy bar device has been deployed with FM radio and comes with a VGA camera too.
Price: Rs. 2,220
So that was our comprehensive list of the best music phones in India. Do let us know which of these devices you would lay hands on.
