Android Marshmallow is the latest Android operating system in the market. It brings in a lot of improvements over Android Lollipop including better performance, design, more control over apps, and better power efficiency.
Having your phone running the latest Android operating system entitles you some bragging rights as well. Because only a fraction of Android smartphones run Marshmallow OS right now. As per a report on BGR, only 7.5% of current Android phones are based on Marshmallow.
So buying a phone running Marshmallow OS not only gives you the chance to say ‘meh’ in front of your friends, but also ensures that you have a newer security update and a more stable phone.
If you are looking to buy a new Android budget phone right then this list post would prove to be highly useful in making a purchase decision.
Moto G Play 4th Gen.
Moto G Play 4th Gen. is a dual SIM phone with a 5.5-inch full HD display, it is powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16 GB ROM, and supports expandable memory up to 128 GB. The phone has 8MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, and the price of this phone is Rs. 8,999.
- Chipset : Snapdragon 410
- CPU: 1.2 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Adreno 306
- RAM: 2.0 GB
- OS: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- Display: 5.0 inch with 720p resolution
- Camera: Primary-8 MP AF, LED Flash ; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External-up to 128 GB
- Battery: 2800 mAh
- Connectivity: 4G, Dual SIM, GPS, GSM,OTG, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, Wi-Fi with hotspot.
Redmi 3S Prime
Redmi 3S Prime comes with a 5-inch HD display and is powered by a 1.1 GHz octa-core processor. The phone runs on Android Marshmallow, has 3GB RAM, and 32 GB ROM with expandable memory up to 128 GB.
Specifications: Redmi 3S prime
- Chipset : Snapdragon 430
- CPU: 1.1 GHz octa-core
- GPU: Adreno 505
- RAM: 3.0 GB
- OS: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- Display: 5.0 inch, 1280×720 pixels
- Camera: Primary-13 MP AF, LED Flash ; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 32 GB; External-up to 128 GB
- Battery: 4100 mAh Li-Ion
- Connectivity: 4G, Dual SIM, GPS, OTG, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, Wi-Fi with hotspot, Fingerprint Sensor, Hybrid SIM slot.
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Micromax Canvas Fire 5
Micromax Canvas Fire 5 is priced at Rs. 6,199 and is one affordable Android Marshmallow smartphone based on a quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM, 5.5 inch IPS HD display, and is powered by a 2500 mAh battery.
Canvas Fire 5 comes with free Gaana subscription for 6 months.
Specifications: Micromax Canvas Fire 5
- Chipset: MediaTek
- CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Unknown
- RAM: 1 GB
- OS: Android Marshmallow
- Display: 5.5 inch, IPS LCD HD Display
- Camera: Primary- 8 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External- microSD card up to 64 GB
- Battery: 2500 mAh Li-ion
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, FM Radio, dual SIM, USB v2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi.
Intex Aqua Power 4G
Intex Aqua Power 4G packs a 3800 mAh battery, runs on Android Marshmallow out-of-the-box and is priced at Rs. 5,999. The phone supports a 5-inch HD display and has 1 GB RAM, 8 GB ROM along with support for expandable memory up to 32 GB.
.Specifications: Intex Aqua Power 4G
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6735P
- CPU: 1 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Mali T720
- RAM: 1 GB
- OS: Android Marshmallow 6.0
- Display: 5.0 inch, IPS LCD HD display
- Camera: Primary-8 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 2 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD.
- Battery: 3800 mAh
- Connectivity: 4G, GPS with A-GPS, Dual SIM, FM Radio, micro USB v2.0, Bluetooth, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro
The Galaxy J2 Pro is priced at Rs. 9,890 and bridges the performance gaps found in the original Galaxy J2. The phone comes with 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM, quad-core Spreadtrum processor, 5 inch Super AMOLED HD display, 4G VoLTE, 8MP/5MP camera combo, runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0.1, and is powered by a 2600 mAh battery.
Specifications: Samsung J2 Pro
- Chipset: Spreadtrum SC8830
- CPU: 1.5 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Mali 400 MP2
- RAM: 2.0 GB
- OS: Marshmallow 6.0
- Display: 5 inch super AMOLED screen with 1280×720 pixels
- Camera: Primary-8MP AF , LED Flash ; Secondary- 5MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External-
- Battery: 2600 mAh battery
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, GPS ,GSM , micro USB v2.0 OTG, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, Wi-Fi with hotspot.
Lenovo K3 Note
Lenovo K3 Note is currently priced less than Rs. 9,500 on Amazon which making this phone a very lucrative offering. The phone runs on an octa-core chip, 2 GB RAM, Android Marshmallow (after you download the OTA), 5.5-inch FHD display, and 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 Marshmallow
- 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.
Samsung Galaxy J2 2016
The Galaxy J2 runs on Android Marshmallow out-of-the-box and is priced at Rs. 10,099. The phone is powered by Spreadtrum quad-core SoC, 1.5 GB RAM, 8 GB ROM, 32 GB expandable memory, 5-inch super AMOLED display, 8/5 MP camera combo, and 4G LTE. The phone also sports Turbo Speed technology which enhances the performance by up to 40%, as claimed by Samsung.
Specifications: Samsung Galaxy J2 2016
- Chipset: Spreadtrum SC8830
- CPU: 1.5 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Mali-400MP2
- RAM: 1.5 GB
- OS: Android Marshmallow 6.0.1
- Display: 5.0 inch, Super AMOLED 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.
- Battery: 2600 mAh Li-Ion
- Connectivity: 4G LTE, GPS with A-GPS GLONASS, Dual SIM, FM Radio, micro USB v2.0, Bluetooth 4.1, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
These are some of the best Android phones that run Android Marshmallow either out-of-the-box or after the OTA (available right now). We have deliberately excluded a few phones which we think don’t do justice to the “top” word, but we will keep on updating this post with the latest phone launches. Stay tuned.