Moto E (Full Review, Quick Review)
Motorola Moto E is threatening both domestic and global brands alike and its success is evident from the stocks running out within heart beats. Moto E brings hardware and experience which remained previously unimaginable in a price below 7,000 INR.
Key Specs
Reasons to Buy
Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat with guaranteed OTA UpdateSmooth UI Transitions and performanceGood Battery BackupCrisp DisplayCorning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection, Smudge ResistantVast Community support
Reasons to Not Buy
No front CameraPoor Fixed Focus rear cameraNo OTG support
Micromax Unite 2 (Full Review, Quick Review)
Micromax is the best selling domestic smartphone brand in India and the Unite 2 is the most value for money device from Micromax, launched to obstruct the victory March of Moto E. The phones offers a better camera, bigger display, more CPU cores as compared to Moto E. You can read the detailed step by step Comparison of Moto E VS Unite 2 for better insight.
Key Specs
Reasons to Buy
Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat with guaranteed FOTA UpdateQuad Core Chipset with 1GB RamGood Gaming performanceLarge 4.7 inch DisplayDual SIM SupportApps can be installed on SD card
Reasons to Not Buy
No display Protectionlow display resolution
Lava Iris X1 (Quick Review)
Lava Iris X1 was first announced one day before Moto E launch. It was clear that Lava was developing a device worthy of challenging the new Moto well ahead in advance. Lava Iris X1 comes with glittering hardware but it will cost you 1,000 INR more. Lava has put together 4.5 inch IPS LCD display, quad core chipset, 1GB RAM, 8 MP camera- all for a price of 7,999 INR. Here is why you might consider it above the rest.
Reasons to Buy
Quad Core ChipsetAndroid 4.4 KitKatUSB OTG support8 MP cameraGreat viewing Angles
Reasons Not to Not Buy
No Display protectionAverage Build QualityUI is not very fluid
Nokia X (Full Review, Quick Review)
The first Android phone from Nokia doesn’t boast of top specs in its respective price range. It combines the trust of Nokia with Android ecosystem and gives you freedom to side load Apps which you are used to. Nokia has also introduced X+ and XL in India and its successor X2 is already under works.
Key Specs
Reasons to Buy
Trusted Nokia SupportGood built quality (Drop Test)
Reasons to Not Buy
Slow UI transitionsPoor Imaging HardwareNo Google Playstore
Sony Xperia E1 Dual
Sony Xperia E1 is another tier one branded smartphone with same chipset as Moto E and has been designed to take on Entry level segment. The RAM capacity is only 512 MB and other hardware specifications are also quite average. The phone however provides good Android experience in entry level segment and enjoys the advantage of being associated with the popular Xperia Brand, hence is a part of this list.
Key Specs
Why to Buy
Good Battery Backup
Why to Not Buy
TFT DisplayPoor Imaging Hardware
