Its been a while now since Android Lollipop was launched last year and if you’ve somehow held yourself back from buying the latest and shiny flagships models running Android Lollipop just because they were too expensive, then the time has come when you can buy affordable Android Lollipop phones.
I know that there are a lot of phones with ‘announced Android Lollipop upgrade’ in the market but most of those haven’t received the Android 5.0 upgrade at the moment.
This article lists down only those phones which either come pre-installed with Android Lollipop or have already received the Lollipop upgrade.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is a 4G dual SIM full metal body phone which runs on a fast Snapdragon 650 processor. It has a full HD IPS display and has 3 GB RAM and 32 GB ROM.
The phone also has a fingerprint scanner at the back and also boasts an IR port. It also has a 16 MP rear camera supporting phase detection auto-focus and a 5 MP selfie camera.
Specifications: Redmi Note 3
- Chipset: Snapdragon 650
- CPU: 1.4 GHz quad-core + 1.8 GHz dual
- GPU: Adreno 510
- RAM: 3 GB
- OS: Android Lollipop
- Display: 5.5 inch, IPS FHD LCD display
- Camera: Primary- 16 MP PD-AF with dual tone dual-LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 32 GB ; External- up to 128 GB (hybrid slot)
- Battery: 4000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)
- Connectivity: 4G LTE, GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, microUSB 2.0 with USB Host, Infra-Red port, Dual SIM, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus is a metal body phone costing Rs. 8,499 running on top of Snapdragon 616 octa-core chip. The phone packs a 5 inch IPS full-HD display and runs on Android Lollipop.
Specifications: Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus
- Chipset: Snapdragon 616
- CPU: 1.5 GHz octa-core
- GPU: Adreno 405
- RAM: 2 GB
- OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
- Display: 5.0 inch, IPS FHD LCD display,
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB ; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.
- Battery: 2750 mAh Li-ion
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, Dual SIM with 4G support on both SIMs, microUSB 2.0 with USB Host, Dual SIM, Bluetooth 4.1, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot
Asus Zenfone Go 5.0
Priced at Rs. 6,999 Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 targets the entry-level Android segment. The phone runs on Android Lollipop and a 2070 mAh battery. Other main features include 5 inch IPS HD display, 8MP/2MP camera combo, and a quad-core chip.
The phone doesn’t support 4G and also runs on an old MediaTek chip, but given its price tag, we can make that compromise. Further the phone more than makes up for it by packing 2 GB RAM.
Specifications: Asus Zenfone Go 5.0
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6580
- CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Mali-400 MP2
- RAM: 2 GB
- OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
- Display: 5.0 inch, HD IPS Display
- Camera: Primary- 8 MP with LED Flash; Secondary- 2 MP
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External- Up to 64 GB via microSD card slot.
- Battery: 2070 mAh Li-Po
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, Dual SIM support, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
Meizu M3 Note
Meizu M3 Note carries a price tag of Rs. 9,999 and supports an array of features like fingerprint scanning, lost-lasting battery backup, 5.5” FHD display, and 4G VoLTE.
Specifications: Meizu M3 Note
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10
- CPU: 1.8 GHz quad-core + 1.0 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Mali-T860MP2
- RAM: 2/3 GB
- OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
- Display: 5.5 inch, IPS FHD LCD display, Dinorex T2X-1 Scratch/ shock resistant glass
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP PD-AF with dual tone dual-LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 16/32 GB ; External- up to 128 GB (hybrid SIM #2 slot)
- Battery: 4100 mAh (non-removable)
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, fingerprint scanner, microUSB 2.0 with USB Host, Dual SIM, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
Swipe Elite Note
Swipe Elite is one affordable 4G LTE phone supporting IR blaster running on Android Lollipop 5.0. The phone costs Rs. 7,999 and features 3 GB RAM, 5.5” HD display, and a 3000 mAh battery.
Specifications: Swipe Elite Note
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
- CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Mali-T720
- RAM: 3 GB
- OS: Android Lollipop 5.0
- Display: 5.5 inch, HD Display, Dragontrail glass
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.
- Battery: 3000 mAh Li-ion
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 4G LTE, IR Blaster, dual SIM support, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot
YU Yureka
YU Yureka is the first phone to be launched by Micromax’s subsidiary YU. YU phones run on Android based CM OS meaning they will get the latest upgrade to Android for sure and that too within a reasonable amount of time. Yureka costs Rs. 8,999 on Amazon.in and packs an octa-core Snapdragon 615 chip and runs on CM12 OS.
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Specifications: YU Yureka
- Chipset: Snapdragon 615
- CPU: 1.5 GHz octa-core
- GPU: Adreno 405
- RAM: 2 GB
- OS: CM11 based on Android 4.4 KitKat (Upgradable to Android 5.0 via CM12)
- Display: 5.5 inch, IPS HD display
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB ; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.
- Battery: 2500 mAh Li-Po
- Connectivity: Dual SIM (GSM + GSM), LTE Band #40 (for India), GPS with A-GPS, micro USB Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, FM Radio, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
Huawei Honor Holly 2 Plus (CDMA+ GSM with LTE)
Honor Holly 2 Plus is one of the most affordable phone (Rs. 8,499) with support for world roaming. It is a dual SIM phone supporting 2G, 3G, 4G, and CDMA bands. It also has 2 GB RAM, runs on Android Lollipop 5.1.1 out-of-the-box, and is powered by a large 4,000 mAh Li-Po battery.
Specifications: Huawei Honor Holly 2 Plus
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6735P
- CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Mali-T720MP2
- RAM: 2 GB
- OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
- Display: 5.0 inch, IPS HD display,
- 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: 4000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)
- Connectivity: 4G LTE, 3G, GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, FM Radio, dual SIM (CDMA + GSM), EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct.
Panasonic Eluga A2
Priced at Rs. 9,490 Eluga A2 runs on a quad-core processor and supports 4G VoLTE, 3 GB RAM, and a 4000 mAh battery. Surprisingly the phone doesn’t pack a fingerprint scanner and runs on an unknown quad-core chip.
Specifications: Panasonic Eluga A2
- Chipset: Unknown
- CPU: 1.0 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Unknown
- RAM: 3 GB
- OS: Android 5.1. Lollipop
- Display: 5.0 inch, IPS LCD HD display
- Camera: Primary- 8 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External- up to 128 GB
- Battery: 4000 mAh Li-ion
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, 4G VoLTE, micro USB with USB host, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
Samsung Galaxy On5
The Samsung Galaxy On5 packs a quad-core processor based on Samsung’s own Exynos chipset and packs 1.5 GB RAM for taking care of all basic apps, but packs a large 5 inch HD display and runs on Android Lollipop 5.1 out of the box.
The Samsung Galaxy On5 is priced at Rs. 8,990 and is available exclusively on flipkart.
Specifications: Samsung Galaxy On5
- Chipset: Exynos 3475
- CPU: 1. 3 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Mali-T720MP1
- RAM: 1.5 GB
- OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
- Display: 5.0 inch, TFT HD display
- Camera: Primary- 8 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- up to 128 GB via microSD card slot.
- Battery: 2600 mAh Li-ion
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, micro USB with USB host, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
Xolo Black 1X
Xolo Black 1X is one of the best VFM (Value-for-Money) phone under Rs. 10,000 and runs on Android Lollipop 5.1 at the moment. It will also be upgraded to Android 6.0 Marshmallow in near future. For more details about Black 1X, check out its hardware specifications below:
Specifications: Xolo Black 1X
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6753
- CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Mali-T720MP3
- RAM: 3 GB
- OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop (Upgradable to Android 6.0 MarshMallow)
- Display: 5.0 inch, IPS FHD display, Asahi Dragon Trail Glass
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP AF with LED Flash and phase detection; Secondary- 5 MP FF with LED flash
- Memory: Internal- 32 GB; External- up to 128 GB via microSD (via SIM slot #2)
- Battery: 2400 mAh Li-Po
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, dual SIM, 4G, micro USB with USB host, FM Radio, Bluetooth, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
Micromax Canvas Amaze 
Micromax Canvas Amaze costs under Rs. 7,500 but is one good Android Lollipop running phone that you can buy. It is powered by a quad-core processor and also has 2 GB RAM.
Specifications: Micromax Canvas Amaze
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6580
- CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Unknown
- RAM: 2 GB
- OS: Android 5.0 Lollipop
- Display: 5.0 inch, IPS HD display, Gorilla Glass 3
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card.
- Battery: 2000 mAh
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, microUSB, Bluetooth, dual SIM, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct.
Panasonic P75
Panasonic P75 carries a price tag of Rs. 5,990 and has its USP as its large 5000 mAh battery. The phone runs on a quad-core processor, Android Lollipop, 8/5 MP camera combo, 8 GB ROM with support for 32 GB memory via microSD card slot.
Specifications: Panasonic P75
- Chipset: Unknown
- CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Unknown
- RAM: 1 GB
- OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
- Display: 5.0 inch, IPS HD display
- Camera: Primary- 8 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- up to 32 GB
- Battery: 5000 mAh Li-ion
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, micro USB with USB host, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
Lava V2s
Lava V2s is a more affordable version of Lava Pixel V2 and is available for Rs. 7,899 on Amazon. The phone packs 2 GB RAM, 1.0 GHz quad-core chip, 5 inch IPS HD display, and a 2500 mAh battery.
Specifications: Lava V2s
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
- CPU: 1.0 GHz quad-core, 64-bit
- GPU: Mali-T720
- RAM: 2 GB
- OS: Android Lollipop (upgradable to Marshmallow)
- Display: 5.0 inch, HD IPS Display
- Camera: Primary- 8 MP AF with dual-LED Flash; Secondary- 8 MP with LED flash
- Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- Up to 32 GB
- Battery: 2500 mAh Li-ion
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 4G LTE, Dual SIM support, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0 EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
Micromax Canvas Xpress 4G Q413
Canvas Xpress 4G is an affordable dual SIM 2 GB RAM phone running Android Lollipop and supporting 4G LTE. It costs Rs. 6,599 on flipkart and features a quad-core chip, and is powered by a 2000 mAh battery.
Specifications: Micromax Canvas Xpress 4G
- Chipset: Mediatek MT6735
- CPU: 1.0 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Mali-T720
- RAM: 2 GB
- OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
- Display: 5 inch, IPS HD LCD, Gorilla Glass 3
- Camera: Primary- 8 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 2 MP
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.
- Battery: 2000 mAh Li-ion
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, microUSB 2.0, 4G, Dual SIM, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
Intex Aqua Star 4G
Aqua Star 4G costs just Rs. 6,499 and is one the most affordable dual SIM 4G phone packing a 5 inch HD display along with 1 GB RAM, a quad-core chip and featuring an 8MP/2MP camera combo.
It is powered by a 2000 mAh battery which should be okay for light-moderate usage if you want to spend the whole day without having to plugging your phone into a wall charger.
Specifications: Intex Aqua Star 4G
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
- CPU: 1.0 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Mali T720
- RAM: 1 GB
- OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
- Display: 5.0 inch, IPS HD Display
- Camera: Primary- 8 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary-2 MP
- Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- microSD card up to 32 GB.
- Battery: 2000 mAh
- Connectivity: 4G, 3G, 2G, GPS with A-GPS, dual SIM, microUSB, Bluetooth 4.x, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi.
Samsung Galaxy J2
Samsung Galaxy J2 is currently priced at Rs. 7,590 and is an entry-level Samsung Galaxy phone supporting 4G VoLTE, AMOLED display, 5MP camera, Android Lollipop, and a 2000 mAh battery.
Specifications: Samsung Galaxy J2
- Chipset: Exynos 3475
- CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Mali-T720MP1
- RAM: 1 GB
- OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
- Display: 4.7 inch, qHD, 540×960 pixels, Super AMOLED display
- Camera: Primary- 5 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 2 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- up to 128 GB
- Battery: 2000 mAh Li-ion
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, 4G VoLTE, FM Radio, micro USB with USB host, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G
Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G costs just Rs. 9,999 and is available on flipkart.com. The phone packs an octa-core MediaTek SoC & features 3 GB RAM, 5.0 inch IPS 1280×720 pixels display, 13MP and 5MP camera combo, 16 GB ROM along with support for 32 GB microSD card, 4G LTE and is powered by a 2100 mAh battery.
Specifications: Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6753
- CPU: 1.3 GHz octa-core, 64 bit
- GPU: Mali-T720
- RAM: 3 GB
- OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
- Display: 5.0 inch, IPS HD display
- Camera: Primary-13 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card.
- Battery: 2100 mAh
- Connectivity: 4G LTE, 3G, GPS with A-GPS, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.1, dual SIM, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct.
If you have any other phone to add to this list then please drop a comment.
2 Comments
Jasbir
Which fone is better than s3 at the same price and features. Better camera also.
Arun kumar
thank u so much . so many friends were asking me about this