New Delhi: Several budget and mid-budget smartphones were released in India this year. Some of these Android flagship smartphones came with 4GB RAM, which is equivalent to the RAM available on a normal laptop. The camera quality has also improved massively, and is progressing with each new device.
Here is a list (in no particular order) of the best phones to buy that offers the right mix of performance and features.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Priced at Rs. 11,999, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 1,080x1,920 pixels (403 ppi pixel density). It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor and runs on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. The smartphone comes with a 16GB/32GB internal storage (no microSD card slot), 3GB RAM, 16MP main camera with f/2.0 aperture, 5MP secondary camera with f/2.0. It has a massive 4,000mAh battery.
Lenovo Zuk Z1
The Lenovo Zuk Z1is available at a price tag of Rs. 13,499. It sports a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 1,080x1,920 pixels (401 ppi pixel density). The smartphone has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop based CyanogenMod 12.1. it has a 64GB internal storage, 3GB RAM, and a 4,100mAh battery. In terms of photography it has a 13MP main camera with 1.2µm, dual-LED flash, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), Sony Exmor RS sensor, f/2.2 aperture and 5 physical lens, and an 8MP camera with 1.4µm pixel and f/2.2 aperture.
LeEco Le 1S
LeEco Le 1S is priced at Rs. 10,999 and features a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS In Cell display. The smartphone is powered by a Mediatek Helio X10 processor with 2.2GHz with Android 5.1 Lollipop based eUi OS. It comes packed with 32GB internal storage and 3GB RAM. The smartphone comes with a 13MP main camera with ISOCELL 5P Lens, 5MP front-snapper with f/2.0 aperture, and a 3,000mAh battery with fast charging technology.
Yu Yunicorn
The recently launched Yu Yunicorn is priced at Rs. 12,999 but after a month it will be available at Rs. 13,499. The dual-SIM device sports a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixel) display with Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash, and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with 32GB of storage, which can be expanded via the hybrid dual-SIM microSD card (up to 128GB) slot. It's powered by a 4000mAh battery and includes 4G LTE support.
Moto G4 Plus
The Moto G4 Plus comes in two models, one with a 16GB internal storage and 2GB RAM priced at Rs. 13,499, and the other with a 32GB internal memory and 3GB RAM with a price tag of Rs. 14,999. Both the devices can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card. The smartphone sports a 5.5-inch display with 1,080x1,920 pixels and has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor. It runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and has 16MP main camera and 5MP camera with wide-angle lens. It has a 3,000mAh battery with Turbo charger.
Lenovo K4 Note
The Lenovo K4 Note is available at a price of Rs. 11,999 and sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen. It has a Mediatek MT6753 processor with 1.3 GHz coupled with 3GB RAM. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Vibe UI 3.0, 16GB internal memory that can be expanded up to 128GB. It has a 13MP main camera with f/2.2 aperture, a 5MP front-snapper, and a 3,300mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy J5
The Samsung Galaxy J5 comes with a price tag of Rs. 13,999. It sports a 5.2-inch HD Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen and has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor. It runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with 16GB internal storage, 2GB RAM and expandable memory up to 128GB via microSD card. The smartphone has a 13MP main camera with features like f/1.9 aperture, 28mm, autofocus and LED flash, 5MP front-snapper with f/1.9 aperture and LED flash. The J5 powers a 3,100mAh battery.
Asus Zenfone Max
The Zenfone Max comes with two variants, one with a 2GB RAM priced at Rs. 9,999, and the other with 3GB RAM with a price tag of Rs. 12,999. The smartphone features a 5.5-inch HD IPS display with 720x1,280 pixels and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor. It runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow based ZenUI. The device also has 32GB internal storage with memory expandable up to 64GB via microSD card. It comes with a 13MP main camera with f/2.0 aperture and dual LED flash, a 5MP front-snapper with a 5,000mAh battery.
OnePlus X
OnePlus X comes with a price tag of Rs. 14,999. It features a 5-inch screen with 1,080x1920 pixels and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor. It runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and comes packed with a 16GB internal memory (expandable up to 128GB via microSD card). It has a 3GB RAM and houses a 2,525mAh battery. In terms of photography it has a 13MP main camera with f/2.2 aperture, 1/3" sensor size and 1.14 µm pixel size features, and an 8MP front-snapper with f/2.4 aperture.
Micromax Canvas 6
The Micromax Canvas 6 is available Rs. 13,999. It features a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display and is powered by a MediaTek MT6753 processor. The smartphone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop and comes packed with a 32GB internal storage and a 3GB RAM with memory expandable up to 64GB via microSD card. The device comes with a 13MP main camera with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus and LED flash, and an 8MP front-snapper.
