Mobile phone users have a typical impression on a Smartphones that they are only for a certain high class of people. But the recent months had proved it all wrong. A certain standards have reached where the smartphone’s price has nearly reached and equalled the price of feature phones. Oddly satisfying, there are a heap of budget friendly smartphones out there. Let us have a look at the top 10 best budget smartphones in the market.
Top 10 Best Budget Smartphones:
1. Moto G:
After it downfall in India, Motorola took great set of features on designing its next series of smartphones. One of the best and most reputed budget friendly smartphones which could also go against the likes of many high end phones is the Moto G. The Moto G is designed to last and perfectly blended Smartphone also it is cheap. Motorola promises good timely Android updates on par with Google’s updates.
Specifications:
Screen: 4.5 inch 4HD display
Processor: 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Quad Core Processor
O.S: Android 4.4.3
Memory: 16 GB internal, 1GB RAM.
Price: 234$
2. Lumia 630:
This is one budget Smartphone from Nokia with amazing specs and screen. Also the Lumia 630 is the first Windows Smartphone to boast Windows 8.1 out of the box. It has good screen with Nokia’s proprietary Clear Black display and a quad core processor to take care of all the processing works.
Specifications:
Screen: 4.5 inch 480×800 WVGA Resolution.
Processor: 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Quad Core Processor
O.S: Windows 8.1
Memory: 8 GB internal, 512MB RAM.
Price: 204$
3. Sony Xperia M:
Sony has a good Smartphone strategy which defines good boundaries between its flagship and feature set phones. Sony Xperia M is no exception. This Dual-SIM smartphones is one of the best selling Smartphone in the market and Sony’s Android update guarantee is also on par with it promise. Sony claims the Xperia M Dual will be updated to Android 4.3 in the coming few days.
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Specifications:
Screen: 4 inch 480x 800 WVGA Resolution.
Processor: 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Dual Core Processor
O.S: 4.2
Memory: 4 GB internal, 1 GB RAM
Price: 205$
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4. Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2:
This second version of the bestselling budget smartphone has also took the market by a wave. The amazing screen, sturdy body, exceptional battery life and good timely updates from Samsung makes the Galaxy S Duos 2 a must want budget smart phone. Also the after sales service is also very impressive from Samsung.
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Specifications:
Screen: 4 inch 480x 800 WVGA Resolution.
Processor: 1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor
O.S: 4.2
Memory: 4 GB internal, 717 MB RAM.
Price: 150$
5. Micromax Unite 2:
This top Indian Smartphone seller has got the pulse right with the Indian customers. Micromax is the one company which has successfully retained its brand image. With the Micromax Unite 2 it has hit the right spot. This is very cheap considering the amount of hardware and specifications embedded into it. The Unite 2 also has the most latest Android version, and a very capable decent specs at a really good deal. I do recommend to take a look at this stunner before going to other choices.
Specifications:
Screen: 4.7 inch WVGA
Processor: 1.3 GHz MT6582M Quad Core Processor
O.S: Android 4.4.2
Memory: 4 GB internal, 1GB RAM.
Price: 135$
6. Nokia X:
Nokia X can be deemed as the best try by Nokia to try and stay afloat after a disastrous journey with Microsoft. Nokia has given out very decent specs on to start with; the Nokia X has a 4 inch display and a forked version of Android which is a Google AOSP version. Nokia X has no features of Google and it hence depends on the special features of Microsoft. This is a decent buy if one’s trust is still with Nokia.
Specifications:
Screen: 4 inch 480x 800 WVGA Resolution.
Processor: 1 GHz Dual Core Processor
O.S: Android AOSP
Memory: 4 GB internal, 512 MB RAM.
Price: 125$
7. Micromax Canvas Elanza:
One could easily say that the Micromax’s pitch of height sales started from the Canvas series only. Making that very point into consideration Micromax introduced a budget friendly smartphone namingly Canvas Elanza. As the name suggests it is designed and crafted beautifully inside and out. It is a Dual SIM smartphone with Android 4.3 running insight it has an 8 MP shooter on its back and a 2 MP on its front for selfies.
Specifications:
Screen: 5 inch HD display.
Processor: 1.2 GHz Qualcomm MSM8212, Quad Core
O.S: Android 4.3
Memory: 4 GB internal, 1 GB RAM.
Price: INR – 156$
8. Nokia Lumia 520:
This is the world’s best selling Windows smartphone. The Lumia 520 has everything right in all places and also the best a budget smartphone should have. It is well designed, perfectly fits in the hand, and has a great camera, exceptional battery life and great set of software features with the Windows mobile 8. Nokia has its own tweaks at various places to make it unique.
Specifications:
Screen: 4 inch 480x 800 WVGA Resolution.
Processor:1 GHz Dual Core Processor
O.S: Windows mobile 8
Memory: 8 GB internal, 512 MB RAM.
Price: 157$
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9. Moto E:
When announced this smartphone too the tech world by a blaze. Moto E offers us the features and true hardware specifications where no other manufacturer can even possibly deliver us. The smartphone is well designed, fits very well in the hand, great batter and good screen. Motorola promises timely Android updates too. This phone is exclusive for only Flipkart for now.
Specifications:
Screen: 4.3 inch 540 x 960 qHD
Processor: 1.2 GHz MSM8x10 Dual Core Processor
O.S: Android 4.4
Memory: 4 GB internal, 1 GB RAM.
Price: 120$
10. HTC Desire 210:
This little smartphone from HTC is one of the best budget minded smartie HTC has ever produces. The HTC Desire 210 is a Dual sim phone with the latest version of android running in it. As everyone knows HTC is good at making phones and it has done exceptionally well in building this phone. It fits in the hand and easy to use:
Specifications:
Screen: 4 Inches, WVGA, 480 x 800 Pixels
Processor: 1 Ghz Dual Core
O.S: Android 4.2
Memory: 4 GB internal, 512 MB RAM.
Price: 137$
Conclusion:
Smartphones have become a rather important part of our life even more than a necessity. Smartphones manufacturers are trying their most to squeeze as many as specifications in them with the same price. Year by year this trend has set a great motion in this perspective. Motorola is one of the best one, with its duo of Moto G and Moto E it’s literally ruling the smartphones market. Samsung has given its share in the same while Nokia delivered its best. Micromax has also set new boundaries in the screen size and few other categories.
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7 Comments
An excellent article and the more in-depth approach certainly adds a lot more value than other budget smartphones I’ve read elsewhere.
Thanks for shearing his,I use Nokia Lumia 520 last few days.But my phone is charging problem.
Thanks for Sharing. Moto G is my fav. & also going to buy soon.
Hiiii Harshil Barot,
Very nice blog dear. keep it up dear…..I’m using Moto E…….
Hi Harshil Barot,
Awesome list bro. Keep it up.. I’m using Micromax Unite 2.
Thank You 🙂
Hi Harshil,
Nice list. Moto G is my favorite in this list. I am using it and I am loving it.
Thanks for sharing the list.