As we get ready to say goodbye to the year 2015, many of you might be waiting for the next year to set in just to buy a new phone. A lot of phones with newer technology are going to be launched next year and we are all waiting for them.
Every one of us wants to buy the best phone within our budget. Isn’t it?
If that is the case with you and if you want to get the best bang for your bucks, then you shouldn’t buy the latest phones especially in the mid-range segment and onward.
Here is the list of some of the best Android phones available under every budget that you can buy right now. I’ve taken great care while selecting each and every phone. The main criteria that I had in mind was to give you the best of phones offering almost anything that you would expect.
Best Phone Under Rs. 7,000
1. Meizu M2
Available at a price of just Rs. 6,999 Meizu M2 is one affordable Android Lollipop running 4G phone that also packs a good selfie camera along with a large enough 2500 mAh battery to last a whole business day.
Specifications: Meizu M2
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
- CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Mali-T720MP2
- RAM: 2 GB
- OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
- Display: 5.0 inch, IPS HD display, Asahi Dragontrail Glass
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External- Up to 128 GB via microSD card.
- Battery: 2500 mAh (non-removable)
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 4G, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, dual SIM, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot..
Best Phone Under Rs. 10,000
2. Lenovo K3 Note
Right now, Lenovo K3 priced at Rs. 9,999 is the best value-for-money phone that you can find in the market. The phone packs a full HD IPS display, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM along with support for microSD cards up to 32 GB, an octa-core processor, and runs on a 3000 mAh battery.
Specifications: Lenovo K3 Note
- Chipset: Mediatek MT6752
- CPU: 1.7 GHz octa-core
- GPU: Mali-T760 MP2
- RAM: 2 GB
- OS: Android Lollipop
- Display: 5.5 inch, IPS FHD LCD display,
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP AF with dual-LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB ; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.
- Battery: 3000 mAh Li-ion
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, microUSB 2.0 with USB Host, Dual SIM, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot
Best Phone Under Rs. 15,000
3. Asus Zenfone Selfie
Zenfone Selfie runs the show on an octa-core Snapdragon 615 SoC and carries a price tag of Rs. 14,999. The phone also packs 2 GB RAM, a 5.5” FHD IPS display, and a 13 camera at the front and the back. Powered by a 3000 mAh battery it also has 16 GB ROM along with support for expandable memory up to 128 GB via microSD card slot.
Specifications: Zenfone Selfie
- Chipset: Snapdragon 615
- CPU:7 GHz octa-core
- GPU: Adreno 405
- RAM: 2 GB
- OS: Android 5.x Lollipop
- Display:5 inch, IPS FHD display, Gorilla Glass 4.
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 13 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External- Up to 128 GB via microSD card.
- Battery: 3000 mAh Li-ion
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, micro USB with USB host, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
Best Phone Under Rs. 17,000
4. Lenovo Vibe P1
Lenovo Vibe P1 costs just Rs. 15,999 and boasts a large 4900 mAh battery which should keep your phone powered on for more than 2 days.
To make it a really compelling offering Lenovo has fitted Vibe P1 with Snapdragon 615 SoC, and a 5.5” FHD display along with 13 MP/5MP camera combo. This dual SIM phone also supports 4G LTE and has NFC too.
If you want even better battery backup then please check Gionee Marathon M5.
Specifications: Lenovo Vibe P1
- Chipset: Snapdragon 615
- CPU:5 GHz quad-core + 1.0 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Adreno 405
- RAM: 2 GB
- OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
- Display:5 inch, IPS FHD display, Gorilla Glass 3
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP AF with dual-LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 32GB; External- Up to 128 GB via microSD card slot (hybrid)
- Battery:4900 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)
- Connectivity: 4G LTE, 3G, dual SIM, GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, FM Radio, NFC, micro USB with USB host, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot
Best Phone Under Rs. 20,000
5. Asus Zenfone 2
Zenfone 2 ZE551ML costs Rs. 18,999 on flipkart and was one of the first phones to be launched with 4GB RAM. It also has 32 GB ROM along with support for microSD cards up to 64 GB, and packs a camera combo of 13 MP/5MP.
The entire system runs on a fast Intel Atom chip and is powered by a 3000 mAh Li-Po battery.
Specifications: Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
- Chipset: Intel Atom Z3560
- CPU: 1.8 GHz quad-core
- GPU: GFX 6 Series
- RAM: 4 GB
- OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
- Display: 5.5 inch, IPS FHD Display, Gorilla Glass 3
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP AF with dual-LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP
- Memory: Internal- 32 GB; External- microSD card up to 64 GB.
- Battery: 3000 mAh Li-Po
- Connectivity: 4G, GPS with A-GPS, NFC, FM Radio, dual SIM, microUSB, Bluetooth 4.x, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi.
Best Phone Under Rs. 25,000
6. LG Nexus 5X
Unlike its name suggests, the Nexus 5X belongs to the latest generation of Nexus lineup. The phone runs on the Snapdragon 808 hexa-core chip, supports 4G and NFC, while packing 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM with no support for expandable memory.
It runs on the latest Android Marshmallow OS, however if you can’t live with just 16 GB ROM then you should consider buying Motorola Nexus 6 in this range.
Specifications: LG Nexus 5X
- Chipset:Snapdragon 808
- CPU: 1.44 GHz quad-core + 1.82 GHz dual-core
- GPU: Adreno 418
- RAM: 2 GB
- OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Display: 5.2 inch, IPS FHD Display, Gorilla Glass 3, Oleophobic coating
- Camera: Primary- 12.3 MP laser AF with dual-LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External- No.
- Battery: 2700 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)
- Connectivity: 4G, GPS with A-GPS, NFC, dual SIM, microUSB type C, Bluetooth 4.x, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi.
Best Phone Under Rs. 32,000
7. Moto X Style
Priced at Rs. 29,999 for the 16 GB version and Rs. 31,999 for the 32 GB version the Moto X Style is an IP52 certified phone with a water repellent coating. It has a large 5.7 inch IPS display sporting 2K resolution and is powered by a 3000 mAh having Android Lollipop running the show. However, the phone will soon receive the latest Android Marshmallow upgrade soon.
Specifications: Motorola Moto X Style
- Chipset: Snapdragon 808
- CPU: 1.44 GHz quad-core + 1.8 GHz dual-core
- GPU: Adreno 418
- RAM: 3 GB
- OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
- Display: 5.7 inch, IPS QHD Display, Gorilla Glass 3
- Camera: Primary- 21 MP phase detection AF with dual-LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP
- Memory: Internal- 32 GB; External- microSD card up to 128 GB.
- Battery: 3000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)
- Connectivity: 4G, GPS with A-GPS, NFC, dual SIM, microUSB, Bluetooth 4.x, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi.
These are some of the best Android phones under every budget that you can buy without even thinking twice. In case I missed your favourite phone (I know I have), then please share the name in the comments below.
One Comment
Jason
So OnePlus doesn’t fit in any of your category. I am not a OP fan, but just asking about it. I feel my Honor 6 does a good job for me.