New Delhi: The budget smartphone landscape is changing fast in India. Earlier, we used to associate affordable smartphones with some kind of a compromise – mostly in terms of performance, and sometimes in terms of display and build qualities – but some latest offering by leading handset makers is changing the picture altogether. The latest example being Motorola's Moto G smartphone, which offers a good option for those looking for a Nexus-like experience at half the price.The new Moto G promises users a lot in terms of offering decent specifications, pure Android software and a promise of quick software upgrades. In fact, the Moto G has raised the bar in the budget Android smartphone market forcing rivals to upgrade the screen quality and overall user experience of their smartphones.So, if you have Rs 16,000 in pocket and is looking to get some solid specifications, screen display, hardware quality, sufficient RAM, and a powerful battery under the hood, then read on to out the options:Motorola Moto GFeatures:5 MP Primary Camera and 1.3 MP Secondary CameraAndroid v4.3 (Jelly Bean) OS1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Quad Core Processor and 1 GB RAMDual SIM (GSM + GSM)HD Recording4.5-inch HD DisplayWi-Fi Enabled16 GB Internal MemoryPrice: Rs. Rs. 13999 (as on flipkart)XOLO Q2000Features:Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB1.2 GHz Quad Core ProcessorWi-Fi EnabledAndroid v4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS13 MP Primary Camera2 MP Secondary CameraDual SIM (GSM + GSM)5.5-inch HD IPS DisplayFull HD RecordingPrice: Rs. 14999 (black) (as on flipkart)Sony Xperia CFeatures:Wi-Fi EnabledExpandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB5-inch TFT Capacitive TouchscreenAndroid v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) OS0.3 MP Secondary Camera1.2 GHz MTK6589 Quad Core ProcessorDual SIM (GSM + GSM)FM Radio8 MP Primary CameraPrice: Rs. 14999 (as on ebay.in)Sony Xperia MFeatures:One-touch Functions with NFCAndroid v4.1 (Jelly Bean) OSBattery STAMINA Mode for Outstanding Battery LifeGreat Entertainment Contents Offering through Sony Unique Application0.3 MP Secondary Camera1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Dual Core Processor5 MP Primary Camera4-inch Hi-quality Display for Immersive EntertainmentWi-Fi EnabledExpandable Storage Capacity of 32 GBPrice: Rs. 11780 (as on flipkart)Micromax Canvas TurboFeatures:5 MP Secondary Camera1.5 GHz MediaTek MT 6589T Quad Core Processor13 MP Primary Camera5-inch Capacitive TouchscreenWi-Fi EnabledDual SIM (GSM + GSM)Full HD RecordingFM Radio with RecordingAndroid v4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) OSPrice: Rs. 14689 (blue) (as on flipkart)Lenovo P780Features:5-inch Capacitive TouchscreenAndroid v4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS0.3 MP Secondary CameraWi-Fi EnabledExpandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB and 8 GB Internal MemoryHD Recording8 MP Primary CameraDual SIM (GSM + GSM)1.2 GHz Quad Core ProcessorPrice: Rs. 17001 (deep black 8GB) (as on flipkart)Micromax Canvas Doodle 2Features:Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) OSDual SIM (GSM + GSM)5 MP Secondary Camera5.7-inch Capacitive Touchscreen1.2 GHz Quad Core Processor12 MP Primary CameraPrice: Rs. 14449 (as on flipkart)HTC Desire 501 dual simFeatures:1.15 GHz Dual Core ProcessorExpandable Storage Capacity of 64 GBAndroid v4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS2.1 MP Secondary CameraHD RecordingWi-Fi Enabled8 MP Primary CameraDual Active SIM (GSM + GSM)4.3-inch Super LCD 2 Capacitive TouchscreenPrice: Rs. 15840 (as on tradus)Intex Aqua i7Features:5-inch full-HD display1.5GHz quad core MediaTek 6589 Turbo processor2GB RAM32GB internal storage13-megapxiel rear camera with LED flash5-megapixel front-facing cameraAndroid 4.2 Jelly BeanDual-SIM device (GSM+GSM)smart anti-shake, gyroscope and FM Radio and G-sensorPrice: Rs 16499 (as on shopclues)Lava XOLO LT900 LTEFeatures:1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Dual-core Processor1 GB RAM and 8 GB Internal Memory and Expandable up to 32 GBCorning Glass and Synaptic Touch Controller10.92 cm (4.3-inch) HD IPS One Glass Solution Display1810 mAh Lithium-ion BatteryTDD-LTE Band 40: 2300 MHz; 4G Supported8 MP Rear Camera with BSI Sensor and 1 MP Front CameraAndroid v4.2 (Jelly Bean) OSTDD-LTE: Upto 68 Mbps Download Speed384 GHz Adreno 225 GPUAirtel Mobile TV and Big Flix and Kepplr Cloud spacePrice: Rs. 15999 (as on sulekha.com)Samsung Galaxy Win I8552Features:Powerful PerformanceEasy ModeMotion UI- Smart AlertShake to UpdateTurn Over to Mute5 MP Primary CameraChatONDual SIM (GSM + GSM)0.3 MP Secondary CameraAndroid v4.1.2 OS5 MP Primary CameraPrice: Rs. 14815 (as on flipkart)Samsung Galaxy Core DuosFeatures:Smart Dual Active SIM (GSM + GSM)5 MP Primary Camera0.3 MP Secondary Camera4.3-inch TFT LCD Capacitive Touchscreen1.2 GHz Dual Core ProcessorAndroid v4.1 (Jelly Bean) OSExpandable Storage Capacity of 32 GBWi-Fi EnabledPrice: Rs. 12299 (white) (as on flipkart)Huawei Ascend G700Features:8 MP Primary Camera1.2 GHz MT6589 Quad Core ProcessorWi-Fi Enabled1.3 MP Secondary CameraDual Standby SIM (GSM + GSM)5-inch HD Capacitive TouchscreenExpandable Storage Capacity of 32 GBAndroid v4.2 (Jelly Bean) OSPrice: Rs. 15999 (as on flipkart)HTC Desire SVFeatures:Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OSWi-Fi EnabledExpandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB8 MP Primary CameraDual SIM (GSM + GSM)4.3-inch Super LCD 2 Capacitive Touchscreen1 GHz Dual Core ARM Cortex-A5 ProcessorPrice: Rs. 15599 (stealth black) (as on flipkart)Zen Ultrafone Amaze 701 FHDFeatures:Dual Sim, 3G, Wi-FiQuad Core, 1.5 GHz Processor1 GB RAM16 GB inbuilt memory5 inches, 1080 x 1920 px display13 MP Camera with flashMemory Card Supported, upto 64 GBAndroid, v4.2.1Price: Rs. 16490 (as on sulekha.com)
