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Top 5 Smartphones Under Rs 10,000 For This Diwali Season Shopping

With the festival of Diwali upon us, there is no better excuse to treat yourself or your loved ones with a new smartphone. If your budget is Rs 10,000 and not a single penny more, then here is the only comprehensive list you’ll ever need this season.

Lenovo K8 Plus

This phone retails for Rs 10,999 for the 32GB storage variant but, you can buy it right now for Rs 8,999 during the Flipkart sale. The Lenovo K8 Plus has a 5.2 inch 1920 x 1080 px IPS LCD display with three touch capacitive navigation buttons below. Powering the device is a 4,000 mAh battery and it runs stock Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Under the hood, the smartphone has the MediaTek Helio P25 chipset, a 2.6 GHz octa-core processor, Mali T880 GPU, 3GB RAM with 32GB onboard storage which is expandable up to 128GB via microSD card. The device has an all metal unibody design and the fingerprint sensor sits at the back. The Lenovo K8 Plus sports a vertically placed dual-camera setup. One of the cameras is a 13MP Pure cell sensor mated with a 5MP Samsung BSI sensor dual camera with an f/2.0 aperture and dual LED flash. The smartphone is capable of depth effect shots, bokeh effect shots, and dual ISP images. On the front is an 8MP wide angle lens with an f/2.0 and an LED flash. Both the front and back camera record 1920 x 1080 px videos at 30 FPS.

Xiaomi Redmi 4A

With an excellent price-to-performance ratio, you can’t go too wrong with the Xiaomi Redmi 4A. At a price of Rs 6,999 it offers a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with 3GB of RAM. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t always need 6GB or 8GB of RAM in a phone, 3GB can suffice if you are a light user or indulge in casual gaming. The smartphone has a 5 inch display with a 1280 x 720 px resolution. It has 32GB of onboard storage which can be expanded via microSD card. It is powered by a 3120 mAh battery and runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box with Xiaomi’s custom skin MIUI on top. The Redmi 4A has a 13MP rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture and PDAF. On the front of the device is a 5MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

Motorola E4 Plus

If you are a fan of stock Android OS and a good battery life is your main priority, then you might want to consider the Moto E4 Plus. The device is powered by a massive 5000 mAh battery and runs Android 7.1 Nougat with very little customisation. The smartphone has a 5.5 inch LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 px. Under the hood, the Moto E4 Plus has the MediaTek MTK6737, 3GB RAM, 32GB onboard storage which is expandable via microSD card. The Moto E4 Plus also has a fingerprint sensor which is housed inside the home button. It has a 13MP rear camera with an f/2.0 aperture and a 5MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture on the front.

Samsung Galaxy On5

Samsung Galaxy On5 is a budget offering from Samsung that has a 5-inch 1280 x 720 px display. It has a 1.3GHz Exynos quad core processor, 2GB RAM, and 16GB onboard storage expandable up to 128GB via microSD card. The device is powered by a 2600 mAh battery and runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Xiaomi Redmi 4

If you really want a Xiaomi phone and want a fingerprint sensor as well, which is not available on the Redmi 4A, then the Redmi 4 is ideal for you. The Redmi 4 has specs identical to the Redmi 4A with a 5 inch 1280 x 720 px display. It is, however, powered by a much larger 4100 mAh battery and runs the same Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box with Xiaomi’s custom skin MIUI on top. The Redmi 4A has a 13MP rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture and PDAF. On the front of the device is a 5MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture. Under the hood, the smartphone has the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of onboard storage which is expandable via microSD card.

October 16, 2017
Top Smartphones of 2016

A lot of phones were launched in 2016, in all sizes and at different prices. However only a few made an impact on the market and one the consumer like the ones in our list.

Redmi Note 3

2016 started with the budget market getting a big hit with the Redmi Note 3, top specs for the price it was available at, the phone shook up the market, and made people want more for their money. Our full review of the Redmi Note 3 is here.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

The flagship market then got what is possibly the most good looking phone of 2016, with the S7 Edge and its IP68 water resistance set a high benchmark for many phones to come. Still considered the best looking phone of 2016, and the best phone Samsung ever made.

LG G5

LG hit the market with the LG G5, making a crazy impact on the way we were looking at phones in 2016, Modular phones, like the concept prototype Project Ara were far from reality, LG however teased us with the LG G5 and showed us that Modular phones were possible today. While LG’s idea with the LG G5 was excellent the execution was far from flawless. However, the idea tickled us and we were hooked.

HTC 10

HTC’s return to fame, the HTC 10 gave the Taiwanese smartphone maker a new lease on life making the company relevant again. One of the best build qualities and spec set, along with features like AirPlay and the new BoomSound speakers mixed with great cameras. This was just the phone HTC needed. Our Review is here.

OnePlus 3

The Hype this year was more than ever, the OnePlus 3 lived up to expectations of hardware and price as the company launched a spec’d out phone with excellent performance and brilliant cameras. The OnePlus 3 made 6GB RAM an everyday thing as other companies are hoping to catch up. OnePlus also topped up the feature set with the OnePlus 3T sort-of filling up the tank with a little difference to spare.

Moto Z & Z Play

The Project Ara phone from Motorola may not have seen fruition, But, Lenovo owned Moto did launch a modular phone that was much more usable than the LG G5. With tons of mods and an open development platform funded by 1 Million dollars, the possibility of more 3rd party accessories joining the mix made this design a successful execution. The Moto Z is incredibly slim and well built offering great looks and specifications.

iPhone 7 & 7 Plus

Apple makes an impact on the market each year, either with a new form of gate (Antennagate, BendGate or Hissgate) or with an interesting new feature that has buyers scrambling for iPhones. in 2016 Apple made a comeback Black colour of the iPhone in two finishes, both were loved by the market and made the idea of a black coloured phone popular again. Apple also added a dual camera setup on the iPhone 7 plus and overall excellent optics on both the new phones bundled with excellent performance.

Google Pixel and Pixel Xl

The Google Pixel and Pixel XL replaced the Nexus phones, and also the philosophy of Nexus devices. the Pixel phones are built entirely by Google and offer up the best Android experience to boot. The Pixel phones also have the best cameras in 2016, pegging them against Apple and the iPhones. Google also made the Pixel phones more expensive, leaving a lot of consumers angry.

Note 7 : DONT BUY THIS ?

This would have been the phone of the year in all possibly ways, but Samsung jumped the gun a bit. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was the Smoking gun for Samsung, the company even launched it a whole mont before the launch of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Due to the disastrous battery issues, the Note 7 was recalled leading up to the largest tech recall in history. The Note 7 was globally recalled, and cost Samsung a lot more than money.

Mi Mix

Sure Xiaomi was supposed to launch the Mi Note 2 , but they also announced another phone, a non leaked smartphone with excellent features. A bezel less Mi Mix was launched late 2016, making all smartphone manufacturers scramble to the draw board. With a premium design and spec set, Xiaomi made a lasting impression in the tech community.
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December 27, 2016
Top Smartphones Under Rs. 10,000 – Shopping List
Picking a smartphone is becoming more and more difficult. So we have compiled a quick list of Smartphones we would like to recommend.

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

With a Snapdragon 650 chipset and great battery life, the Redmi Note 3 comes at the top of our list, offering great specifications for the price.
- 5.5 inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels IPS LCD display with 401 ppi pixel density
- 16MP f/2.0 primary camera
- 5MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture
- 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 hexa-core 64-bit processor
- 2GB LPDDR3 Dual-channel RAM
- 16GB eMMC5.0 internal memory
- Dual SIM (4G+4G) (Micro + Nano(Hybrid))
- 4050mAH lithium-polymer battery
- Fingerprint sensor
2. Samsung On 7 Pro

A highly reliable and good performance phone, despite the specs not being top notch, the phone offers a great user experience overall.
- 13MP primary camera
- 5MP front facing camera
- 5.5-inch TFT display with 720 x 1280 pixels
- Andorid v6.0 Marshmallow
- 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB Storage expandable up to 128GB
- Dual SIM (micro+micro) dual-standby (4G+4G)
- 3000mAH lithium-ion battery
3. Moto G Play, 4th Gen

A versatile budget phone, with an impressive build and good performance, especially for Gaming.
- 8MP primary camera
- 5MP front facing camera
- 5inch HD display, 720p HD (1280×720) resolution
- Water Repellent nano coating
- Android v6.0.1 Marshmallow
- 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
- Adreno 306 GPU
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB Storage expandable up to 128 GB
- dual SIM (micro+nano with adaptor) dual-standby (4G+4G) with VoLTE
- 2800 mAh battery
- 10W Rapid charger
4. Moto G 4th Gen

The Simple Moto G removes the fingerprint sensor, but retains most of the powers of the G Plus.
- 13MP primary camera pro mode
- 5MP front facing camera
- 5.5-inch Full HD TFT Corning Gorilla Glass 3 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution
- Android v6.0.1 Marshmallow
- Motorola mobile computing system
- 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 octa core processor
- Adreno 405 with 550 MHz GPU
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB Storage, expandable up to 128GB
- Dual SIM (micro+micro) dual-standby (4G+3G)
- 3000mAH lithium-ion battery with turbo power charging
5. Lenovo K6 Power

The All rounder that doesn’t leave out anything, including important sensors.
- 3 GB RAM | 32 GB ROM | Expandable Upto 128 GB
- 5 inch Full HD Display
- 13MP Primary Camera | 8MP Front
- 4000 mAh Li-Polymer Battery
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Processor
5. Asus Zenfone Max

The Battery beast, with a whopping 5000 mAh battery and good specs under for under 10k
- 2 GB RAM | 32 GB ROM | Expandable Upto 64 GB
- 5.5 inch HD Display
- 13MP Primary Camera | 5MP Front
- 5000 mAh Battery
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Processor
December 17, 2016