10 Best Android Lollipop Phones Under Rs. 5,000

We have long been trying to compile this list of some of the best and the greatest Android Lollipop phones under Rs. 5000, but couldn’t do so due to lack of good options.

Now that Android Marshmallow is announced and Lollipop has become a bit old and has been available to the phone manufacturers for quite some time now, we can see some budget Android Lollipop phones in the market priced under Rs. 5,000.

1. Infocus M260

Priced at Rs. 3,999 Infocus M260 packs a decent enough hardware to run Android Lollipop without any hiccups and is powered by a 2000 mAh battery.

Specifications: Infocus M260

• Chipset: MediaTek MT6582
• CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Mali-400MP2
• RAM: 1 GB
• OS: Android 5.0 Lollipop
• Display: 4.5 inch, IPS display, 854×480 pixels
• Camera: Primary- 5 MP FF with LED Flash; Secondary- 2 MP FF
• Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- up to 64 GB via microSD
• Battery: 2000 mAh Li-Po
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 3G, 2G, micro USB, FM Radio, Bluetooth v2.1, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.

2. Gionee Pioneer P5 Mini

Gionee Pioneer P5 Mini comes with a price tag of Rs. 5,349. The phone runs on Android Lollipop and is powered by an 1850 mAh battery. Pioneer P5 Mini packs a 4.5 inch display having a resolution of 854×480 pixels and is protected by Asahi glass

Specifications: Gionee Pioneer P5 Mini

• Chipset: Unknown
• CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Unknown
• RAM: 1 GB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
• Display: 4.5 inch, FWVGA 854×480 IPS Display, Asahi Glass
• Camera: Primary- 5 MP AF with with LED Flash; Secondary- 2 MP
• Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- Up to 128 GB
• Battery: 1850 mAh Li-ion
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, Dual SIM support, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.

3. Swipe Elite 2

Swipe Elite 2 is one the most affordable 4G enabled Android Lollipop phone that is available in the local market. Elite 2 is priced at Rs. 4,666 and features a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM, 8 MP and 5 MP camera combinations and a 1900 mAh battery.

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Specifications: Swipe Elite 2

• Chipset: Unknown
• CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Unknown
• RAM: 1 GB
• OS: Android 5.0 Lollipop
• Display: 4.5 inch, 960×540 pixels
• Camera: Primary- 8 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP
• Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- up to 32 GB via microSD
• Battery: 1900 mAh
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 4G, 3G, 2G, micro USB, Bluetooth, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.

4. Intex Aqua Sense 5.1

Priced at Rs. 3,999 Intex Aqua Sense 5.1 offers a lot for your money. If you can live with just 512 MB RAM then you should consider this phone.

Specifications: Intex Aqua Sense 5.1

• Chipset: Spreadtrum 7731
• CPU: 1.2 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Mali-400
• RAM: 512 MB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
• Display: 5 inch, IPS LCD, 480×854 px,
• Camera: Primary- 2 MP with LED Flash; Secondary- VGA
• Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.
• Battery: 2500 mAh Li-ion
• Connectivity: 3G, GPS with A-GPS, microUSB 2.0, Dual SIM, FM Radio, Bluetooth, EDGE, WiFi.

5. Micromax Canvas Spark 3

Priced at Rs. 4,999, Canvas Spark 3 is the latest addition to the Micromax’s Spark series of smartphones. The phone supports 3G, packs 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM, 5.5 inch HD IPS display, 2900 mAh battery, 8MP/5MP camera combo, and runs on Android Lollipop.

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Specifications: Micromax Canvas Spark 3 Q385

• Chipset: Spreadtrum SC7731
• CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Unknown
• RAM: 1 GB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
• Display: 5.5 inch, HD IPS Display, Gorilla Glass 3
• Camera: Primary- 8 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP
• Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- Up to 32 GB
• Battery: 2900 mAh Li-ion
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, Dual SIM (hybrid) support, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.

6. Intex Aqua Classic 

Intex Aqua Classic is priced at Rs. 4,444 and is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor complemented with 1 GB RAM, and is powered by a 2100 mAh battery and Android Lollipop OS 5.1. The phone supports only 2G and 3G.

This is a very attractive offering from Intex at this price point.

Specifications: Intex Aqua Classic

• Chipset: Spreadtrum 7731C
• CPU: 1.2 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Mali-400
• RAM: 1 GB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
• Display: 5 inch, IPS LCD, 480×854 px, Gorilla Glass 3,
• Camera: Primary- 5 MP FF with LED Flash; Secondary- VGA
• Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.
• Battery: 2100 mAh Li-ion
• Connectivity: A-GPS, microUSB 2.0, Dual SIM, FM Radio, Bluetooth, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.

7. Intex Aqua 3G Pro Q

Aqua 3G Pro Q is priced at Rs. 2,999, supports 3G and runs on Android Lollipop 5.1.

Specifications: Intex Aqua 3G Pro Q

• Chipset: Speadtrum SC7731C
• CPU: 1.2 GHz quad-core 32-bit
• GPU: Mali-400
• RAM: 512 MB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
• Display: 4 inch, IPS LCD, 480×800 pixels
• Camera: Primary-2 MP with LED Flash; Secondary- VGA
• Memory: Internal- 4 GB ; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.
• Battery: 1300 mAh Li-ion
• Connectivity: A-GPS, microUSB 2.0, Dual SIM, FM Radio, Bluetooth, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.

8. Lava Iris Fuel F2

Lava Iris Fuel priced at Rs. 4,444 is one of the most affordable Android Lollipop running phones providing good battery backup. The phone is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and is complemented by just 512 MB but has a large 3000 mAh battery for amazing battery backup.

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Specifications: Lava Iris Fuel F2

• Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
• CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Mali-T720
• RAM: 512 MB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
• Display: 5 inch, 854×480 pixels Display
• Camera: Primary- 5 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 0.3 MP
• Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.
• Battery: 3000 mAh Li-ion
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, Dual SIM support, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.

9. Intex Cloud Force

Intex Cloud Force is a dual SIM phone supporting 3G and FM radio, which is priced at Rs. 4,499. The phone runs on Android Lollipop 5.1, packs 1 GB RAM, 5 inch display, and a 5 MP / 0.3 MP camera combo. It is powered by a 2500 mAh battery.

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Specifications: Intex Cloud Force

• Chipset: Spreadtrum SC7731
• CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Mali-400
• RAM: 1 GB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
• Display: 5 inch, 854×480 pixels Display
• Camera: Primary- 5 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 0.3 MP
• Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.
• Battery: 2500 mAh Li-ion
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, FM Radio, Dual SIM support, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.

10. Asus Zenfone Go 4.5

Zenfone Go 4.5 is belongs to the affordable entry-level segment of Android smartphones. The phone runs on Snapdragon 200 SoC, and packs 1 GB RAM, 2070 mAh battery, 4.5 inch IPS display, and has 8 GB ROM.

Zenfone Go 4.5 is available in 2 variants- one with 8MP/2MP cameras costing Rs. 5,699 and the other with 5MP/0.3 MP cameras having an asking price of Rs. 5,299.

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Specifications: Asus Zenfone Go 4.5

• Chipset: Snapdragon 200
• CPU: 1.2 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Adreno 302
• RAM: 1 GB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
• Display: 4.5 inch, 854×480 pixels IPS Display
• Camera: Primary- 8 MP with LED Flash; Secondary- 2 MP
• Memory: Internal- 8 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.

These are some of the best and most affordable Android Lollipop phones under Rs. 5,000 available at the moment in India. However, we will keep on updating this list as and when new phones are announced. But if you know any other good phone that you think belongs to this list, then please let us know about it via the comments.