5 Best Budget Smartphones in India: The Battle For Ultimate Glory

Best Budget Smartphones in India, is a never ending debate as companies like Xiaomi, Lenovo and even Oppo have launched a host of flagship killers in the last couple of years, and there are much more to come in the coming future. Gone are the days, when we had to decide our next purchase considering what we need and these days companies have corrupted us with choices that are hard to ignore.

From beefed up RAM, to larger than life displays providing vibrant colors to reliability, best budget smartphones in India are a synonym to flagship killers. They have the looks, power and a Value For Money tag with them, which companies like Samsung and Sony have failed to boast of.

These days, we have so much from our life connected to a smartphone that we can safely mark this device as our companion and when it comes to choosing our partner, we tend to opt for the best from the crowd. Choosing the best, sometimes, is a tiring thing as we have to go in depth of the specifications of the offerings available in this ever so competitive industry.

Here we come to your rescue and from gaming to multimedia to selfies, these are the 5 Best Budget Smartphones in India that should be considered before your ultimate buy.

1. Moto G5 Plus (Rs 16,999)

G5 Plus is the comeback device from the Moto G-series and is now one of the best budget smartphones available today. While its performance might not be the best, but it certainly is the best camera phone in a budget.

Specifications: 5.2-inch Full HD display (1080p / 424 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core SoC clocked at 2.0 GHz, 650 MHz Adreno 506 GPU, 3/4GB RAM, 16/32GB internal storage, MicroSD card expansion up to 128GB, Android Nougat 7.0, 4G LTE, VoLTE, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11/b/g/n, dual-SIM, Bluetooth 4.2, and a GPS chip, Fingerprint reader, 3000mAh battery with quick-charging, 6 hours of battery life with a 15-minute charge. 12MP rear f/1.7 lens, dual-LED flash, Dual-Pixel technology and supports 4k Videos, 5MP front wide-angle camera.

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2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (Rs 12,999)

Xiaomi has been an undisputed champion when it comes to budget smartphones and Redmi Note 4 is no exception. With mouth watering hardware and pleasing feel, the smartphone has everything that one expects after shelling Rs 12,999.

Specifications: 5.5 FHD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC, Adreno 506 GPU, MIUI 8 (Android Marshmallow), RAM/ROM – 4GB/64GB, 4,100mAh battery with quick-charging, VoLTE support, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, Fingerprint scanner.

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3. Coolpad Cool 1 (Rs 12,999)

The biggest USP of Coolpad Cool 1 is a 13 & 13 MP rear shooter with Auto-focus, Face Detection, HDR, Panorama Mode, Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Digital Zoom, Video Recording. The smartphone also has a Front Facing Camera capable of shooting 8MP selfies. When it comes to hardware, it has the same under-the-hood power as the Le 2 which is impressive as hell. On overall terms, Coolpad Cool 1 is the best budget smartphone that you can buy.

Specifications: 5.50-inch touchscreen display, 1.8GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB internal storage (non-expandable), Android 6.0, 4000mAh battery with quick charge. 13 & 13 MP rear shooter and 8MP front camera.

4. Nubia Z11 Mini S (Rs 16,999)

If a great camera is what you seek in a budget smartphone, Nubia Z11 Mini is the device for you. It also boasts one of the brightest and the nicest displays we have seen in a while. With above par hardware performance, one can never go wrong with this handset.

Specifications: 5.2-inch Full HD Display, 2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor coupled with Adreno 506 GPU, 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage which is expandable up to 200GB, 23 MP Rear Camera With Dual Tone LED Flash, SONY IMX318 Exmor RS, 13 MP Front Camera with ƒ2.0 aperture, Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 3000mAh Battery With Quick Charging Support, Hybrid Dual SIM, 4G VoLTE/WiFi/NFC, Fingerprint Sensor, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS and GLONASS.

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5. Huawei Honor 6X (Rs 12,999)

Being the first smartphone to come with a dual camera setup in the sub Rs 13000 category and having at-par performance capabilities, Huawei Honor 6X definitely has built its own fan base. Huawei Honor 6X offers the best in class features for camera-centric and multimedia users. However, it will also not be an utter disappointment for performance users.

Specifications: 5.5-inch full-HD IPS display, Octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 655 octa-core chipset coupled with Mali-T830MP2 GPU, 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM or 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, expandable via microSD card, Dual 12MP + 2MP rear camera with phase detection, autofocus, LED flash and an 8MP front shooter. It further comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EMUI v4.1 on top, 3340 mAh battery, 4G with VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS with A-GPS, Compass and Fingerprint scanner.

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These are the 5 Best Budget Smartphones in India which are able to perform at par with entry-level flagship devices and even offer the best possible value for money when it comes to specs, features and build quality.