The Indian mobile market is filled with Android smartphones ranging from high-end devices like HTC One, Sony Xperia Z to budget devices from the likes of Micromax and Karbonn. High-end devices are obviously not affordable to everyone, the sub INR 10,000 variety is appealing to many and this is the category that brings volumes to the manufacturers.
Every manufacturer From Sony to Micromax have devices under Rs. 10,000 to appeal to the mass market. Today there are several choices and it’s difficult to make a choice out of these. Let us take a look at the top Android smartphones that are sold in India under Rs. 10,000.
Karbonn A27 Retina
Karbonn A27 launched recently is an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean smartphone with 4.3inch IPS display at qHD 540×960 resolution. It is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, 512MB RAM and 4GB of internal memory with support for microSD card. It has an 8MP rear camera and a 2mp front camera with LED Flash and autofocus. Other specifications include 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro USB, GPS, and 1800mAh battery. This phone is available from Infibeam for a price of Rs. 9,090.
Karbonn Smart A111
Karbonn Smart A111 is a phablet released recently is powered by a 1.2GHz Dual-Core Scorpion processor with 512MB RAM and 4GB of internal memory. It comes with 5-inch multi touch display with 854×480 screen resolution. It runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Other specifications include microSD card slot for memory expansion, 5MP rear snapper and a VGA front camera, 2100mAh battery. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, GPS. It also supports dual SIM cards. It is available for Infibeam for a best price of Rs. 9,499.
Intex Aqua Flash
Intex Aqua Flash is powered by a 1GHz dual-core Cortex A9 processor, and runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It has 512MB RAM and 1.56GB internal memory and supports external SD card for memory expansion upto 32GB. It comes with 4.3 inch full touch screen with 480×800 WVGA resolution. Other specifications include 8megapixel rear camera, and 1.3MP front camera with Flash and autofocus, under the hood it has 1800mAh battery and supports dual SIM cards. Connectivity options include 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro USB and GPS. This phone is available from Flipkart for a price of Rs. 8,499.
Xolo A500
Lava launched this smartphone in it’s Xolo A series of Android smartphones. This is powered by a 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, unlike the previous models like A700 which are powered by MediaTek processors. It comes with a 4-inch capacitive multi-touch display with a resolution of 480×800. It runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Other specifications of the phone include 512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, with expandable memory upto 32GB with microSD card, a 5MP snapper at the rear and a 0.3MP camera at front for video calling, 1500mAh battery. Connectivity options include 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, it also supports dual SIM cards. Xolo A500 is available from Flipkart for a price of Rs. 6999.
Lava Iris 501
Lava Iris 501 is a 5-inch smartphone with TFT LCD screen at WVGA 480×800 resolution. It is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor, 512MB RAM and 4GB internal memory with micro SD Card support. Other specifications include 5MP camera at rear and a 0.3MP camera at front for video calling, 2300mAh battery. Connectivity options include 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and micro USB. This phablet supports dual SIM cards. This phone is available from Flipkart for a price of Rs. 9499.
Xolo A700
Xolo A700 is a 4.5 inch dual-SIM smartphone running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. it is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor, 512MB RAM and 4GB internal memory. It comes with a 4.5inch IPD LCD touch screen at 540×960 qHD resolution. Other specifications include 5MP rear camera and a 0.3MP front camera with LED flash and autofocus, 1700mAh battery. Connectivity options include 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and micro USB. It is available from Flipkart for a price of Rs. 7999.
Spice Stellar Mi-435
Spice launched Stellar Mi-435 is a new Android from Spice in it’s Stellar series of phones. it is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system It comes with a 4-inch capacitive touch screen with WVGA 480×800 resolution. Other specifications of this phone include an 8MP camera ta rear and a 1.3MP camera at front, 512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory with support for microSD card. Connectivity options include 3G, Wi-Fi, micro USB, GPS and Bluetooth. This phone is available from Flipkart for a price of Rs. 7299.
Byond B63
Byond B63 is powered by a 1.2GHz Dual-Core processor, and this is the second phone in this lot that runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean out of the box. It comes with a 4.5 inch TFT LCD display and has a resolution of 540×960 (qHD) and supports 5 point multi-touch. It has 512MB RAM and 4GB internal memory with microSD support. Other specifications include 8MP rear camera and a VGA front camera for video calling. Connectivity options include 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro USB and GPS. This phone is available through Infibeam for a price of Rs. 9859.
Celkon A200
Celkon A200 is powered by a 1GHz Dual-Core processor and 512MB RAM. It comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box. It has 4.3 inch capacitive touch screen display with 480×800 (WVGA) resolution. It has an internal memory of 4GB with expandable micro SD that supports upto 32GB. Other specifications of the this smartphone include a 5MP rear camera and a front VGA camera. Under the hood there is a 1500mAh battery to power up the device and it supports dual SIM cards. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro USB etc., It is available from Flipkart for a price of Rs. 8549.
Micromax A101
This is an up upgraded version of the original Micromax Canvas A100. Micromax also launched A110 Canvas 2 that has specifications than this phone for 1 grand more but that is out of stock right now. A101 is powered by a 1Ghz dual-core processor, it comes with a 5-inch TFT display screen with a resolution of 480×800. It has a 5MP autofocus camera at the rear and a 0.3MP front camera. It has a 512MB RAM and 2GB internal memory. It has a 2100mAh battery under the hood, and usual connectivity options. A101 is available from Flipkart for a price of Rs. 9999.
These are all Dual-Core phones with at least 5MP cameras at the rear. In terms of specifications they offer better deal than the ones from Samsung and Sony, but if you looking something from these manufacturers consider Samsung Galaxy Music Duos and Sony Xperia Tipo Dual. Let me know in the comments if you know any better deal under Rs. 10,000.
