Top 10 Cheapest 1 GB RAM Phones Under Rs. 5000

Multitasking has become analogous to a great smartphone experience. It has become an integral part of a good user experience as we all try to do as many things as possible simultaneously on our smartphones. The multi-tasking strength of a smartphones depends upon its processor and the amount of available RAM. Almost all entry level smartphones come with a decent quad-core processors these days, so it is the amount of RAM which matters the most when it comes to multi-tasking.

Now, let me inform you that 1 GB is the minimum acceptable amount of RAM which a smartphone should have for running Android OS along with various common apps smoothly. Check any 512 MB RAM based Android phone and you’ll notice how slow it is for transitioning between apps.

Any phone priced above Rs. 6,000 will have more than a giga byte of RAM and hence we are listing out some of the best smartphones that you can buy under Rs. 5,000 having 1 GB RAM.

1. Intex Aqua Ring – ₹ 3,499/-

 

Intex Aqua Ring is a budget Android Marshmallow phone powered by MediaTek quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM, 5 MP front and rear cameras, 5-inch HD display, and a 2450 mAh battery. The phone is available at Rs. 4,041 on Amazon.in.

Specifications: Intex Aqua Ring

• Chipset: MediaTek MT6580A
• CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Mali 400 MP2
• RAM: 1.0 GB
• OS: Marshmallow 6.0
• Display: 5 inch HD display
• Camera: Primary-5MP AF , LED Flash ; Secondary- 5MP FF
• Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External-32GB
• Battery: 2450 mAh  battery
• Connectivity: 3G ,Dual SIM, GPS ,GSM , micro USB v2.0 OTG, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, Wi-Fi with hotspot.

Buy Intex Aqua Ring

2. Asus Zenfone Go ( 2nd Generation ) – ₹ 5,019

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

Specifications: Asus Zenfone Go

• 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.

Buy Zenfone Go

3. Micromax Canvas Spark 2 Plus – ₹ 3,499/-

Priced at Rs. 3,999, Canvas Spark 2 Plus is one of the most affordable Android Marshmallow smartphone available in the market today. The phone has a 5 inch display and is powered by a 2000 mAh battery.

Specifications: Micromax Canvas Spark 2 Plus

• Chipset: MediaTek
• CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Unknown
• RAM: 1 GB
• OS: Android Marshmallow
• Display: 5.0 inch, 854×480 pixels
• Camera: Primary- 5 MP FF with LED Flash; Secondary- 2 MP
• Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- Up to 32 GB
• Battery: 2000 mAh Li-ion
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, Dual SIM support, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.

Buy Micromax Canvas Spark 2 Plus

4. Infocus M260 – ₹ 4,165/-

Infocus M260 offers one of the best value-for-money under the segment of Rs. 5,000 budget Android smartphones. The phone runs on Android Lollipop 5.0 and has 8 GB ROM, 1 GB RAM, 4.5 inch IPS display and 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 dual-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.

Buy Infocus M20

5. Xolo Era HD – ₹ 4,499/-

Specifications: Xolo Era HD

• Chipset: Unknown
• CPU: 1.2 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Unknown
• RAM: 1 GB
• OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
• Display: 5 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 via microSD
• Battery: 2500 mAh
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 3G, 2G, micro USB, dual SIM, Bluetooth, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.

Buy Xolo Era HD

6. Intex Cloud Force – ₹ 5,490/-

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.

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.

Buy Intex Cloud Force

7. Swipe Elite 2 – ₹ 5,390/-

Swipe Elite 2 is one of the most affordable 4G enabled phone in that runs on Android Lollipop and also packs a decent hardware.

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.

Buy Swipe Elite 2

8. Gionee Pioneer P5 Mini – ₹ 4,649/-

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.

Buy Gionee Pioneer P5 Mini

9. Intex Aqua Classic – ₹ 3,999/-

 

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.

Buy Intex Aqua Classic

10. Swipe Elite Star – ₹ 3,999/-

The Swipe Elite Star is an entry-level 4G VoLTE smartphone from Swipe. The hardware of this phone is on the lower side, but it gets the job done. You cannot expect much more from a smartphone that it priced at Rs. 3,999.

Buy Swipe Elite Star

Specifications: Swipe Elite Star

• Chipset : Unknown
• CPU: 1.5 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Not known
• RAM: 1.0 GB
• OS: Indus Operating System
• Display: 4 inch WVGA display
• Camera: Primary-5 MP Flash ; Secondary- 1.3 MP FF
• Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External-up to 32GB
• Battery: 2000 mAh battery
• Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Dual SIM, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, Wi-Fi with hotspot.

11. Intex Aqua 5.5 VR – ₹ 4,899/-

The Intex Aqua 5.5 VR is priced a little under Rs. 5k on Flipkart and packs decent specifications for its asking price. The phone runs on a quad-core CPU, 1 GB, 8 GB ROM, and supports up to 32 GB external memory via microSD card. It also packs a 5 MP /5MP camera combo with LED flash at the front as well as the back. Android Marshmallow and a 2800 mAh battery power the phone.

Buy Intex Aqua 5.5 VR

Specifications: Intex Aqua 5.5 VR

• Chipset : MediaTek MT6737V 64-bit
• CPU: 1.2 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Not known
• RAM: 1.0 GB
• OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• Display: 5.5 inch screen with 720×1280 pixels
• Camera: Primary-5 MP LED Flash ; Secondary- 5MP FF with LED flash
• Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External-up to 32GB
• Battery: 2800mAh Li-Po battery
• Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Dual SIM, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, Wi-Fi with hotspot.

These are some of the most affordable Android phones with 1 GB RAM under Rs. 5,000. In case we missed some worthy phone, then please let us know via the comments.