Best Android Phones Below Rs.5000 In India

TechRane finds the best and latest Android phones below Rs 5,000 In India for January 2014

There is a big line between feature mobile phones and smartphones continues further as new and branded mobile phones hit the market monthly. At attractive price, these android mobile phones below Rs.5000 are not only best in its price range, but some even compete with other high-end smartphones.

1. Lava Iris 402+

Indian mobile phone manufacturer continues to bring quality phones with good specifications at budget price in Indian market. The latest phone from Lava Iris 402 is its updated version, Lava Iris 402+. This version of Lava Iris 402+ come with not only Jelly Bean android operation system but also coupled with powerful 1.2GHz dual-core Cortex-A7 processor. Lava Iris 402+ has 512 MB RAM.

This mobile handset has big 4-inch WVGA display which comes with 480*800 pixel resolution. Lava Iris 402+ has 3MP VGA primary camera. But you can do HD recording. It has expandable memory capacity till 32GB. 

Lava Iris 402+  is backed by powerful 1500 mAh battery which provides 200hrs of standby. Great connectivity options like Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, WiFi. Lava Iris 402+  is Dual Sim android mobile phone competing with   Karbonn Smart A26, Micromax Canvas Fun A63 and Nokia Asha series in this budget phones race.

SPECIFICATIONS OF LAVA IRIS 402+

• HD Recording
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
• Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
• 3 MP Primary Camera
• 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 Dual Core Processor
• 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
• Dual Standby SIM (3G + 2G)
• 4-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
• Wi-Fi Enabled

GENERAL FEATURES
In Sales Package	Handset, Battery, Flip Cover
Brand	Lava
Model Name	Iris
Model ID	402 Plus
Form	Bar
SIM Type	Dual SIM, GSM + GSM, (Dual Standby)
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive
Call Features	Loudspeaker
Handset Color	Metallic Grey

PLATFORM
Operating Freq	GSM - 900, 1800; UMTS - 2100
OS	Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Processor	1.2 GHz Cortex-A7, Dual Core

DISPLAY
Size	4 Inches
Resolution	WVGA, 480 x 800 Pixels
Color	16.7 M
Other Display Features	Multi-touch

CAMERA
Primary Camera	Yes, 3 Megapixel
Secondary Camera	Yes, 0.3 Megapixel
Flash	LED
Video Recording	Yes, 720 x 1280, 30 fps
HD Recording	HD
Zoom	Digital Zoom - 4x
Other Camera Features	Flash Support, Panorama Mode, Smile Detection, Best Shot Mode, Burst Mode, Fixed Focus, Auto Focus

DIMENSIONS
Size	62.5x116.9x11.4 mm
Weight	124 g

BATTERY
Type	Li-Ion, 1500 mAh
Talk Time	7 hrs (2G), 5 hrs (3G)
Standby Time	200 hrs (2G)

MEMORY AND STORAGE
Internal	2.25 GB
Expandable Memory	microSD, upto 32 GB
Memory	512 MB RAM, 4 GB ROM

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Internet Features	Email
Preinstalled Browser	Android
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
3G	Yes, 21.1 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
Wifi	Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
USB Connectivity	Yes
Tethering	Wi-fi Hotspot
Navigation Technology	A-GPS, with Google Maps
Bluetooth	Yes, v4, Supported Profiles (A2DP)
Audio Jack	3.5 mm

MULTIMEDIA
Music Player	Yes, Supports MIDI, MP3
Video Player	Yes, Supports 3GP, MP4, HD
FM	Yes
Sound Enhancement	Shake to Change Music Track, Forward or Rewind Music Track by Touching the Disc Moving on the Screen, Audio Equalizer, Customize Music Track, DJ Music Application, Sound Effects, On-screen Rotating Disc

OTHER FEATURES
Call Memory	Yes
SMS Memory	Yes
Phone Book Memory	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, G-Sensor, Light Sensor
Additional Features	Video Streaming, Active Gaming, Shake to Answer or Silent, Keyboard Magnifier During a Call, Scribble Note During a Call, Data Backup through Android, Calendar, Alarm, Calculator, Sound Recorder, Shake to Disconnect, FOTA
Important Apps	Subway Surfer, Temple Run, Facebook, WhatsApp, Google Search, Google Play Store

WARRANTY
Warranty Summary	1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories

Lava Iris 402+ Price In India : Rs 5,000

2. Spice Smart Flo Mettle 4X Mi-426

There is other Indian mobile phone manufacturer who launch most of its phones in this price range is Spice. In past also Spice has lots of budget phones and now it has come with great looks and specification to entice consumers with more exciting choices.

The latest android mobile phone launched by company is Spice Smart Flo Mettle 4X Mi-426. This is dual sim phone powered by latest android operating system Jelly Bean and 1Ghz dual-core processor, but has only 256 MD of RAM compared to Lava Iris 402+ has 512 MB RAM. 

Other features Spice Smart Flo Mettle 4X Mi-426 comes with are 4-inch touch display, 3.2MP rear camera with LED Flash and 1.3MP from camera. Spice Smart Flo Mettle 4X Mi-426  is backup with 1450 mAh battery.

SPECIFICATIONS OF SPICE SMART FLO METTLE 4X MI-426

• Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
• 3.2 MP Primary Camera
• Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
• 1.3 MP Secondary Camera
• Dual Standby SIM (GSM + GSM)
• 1 GHz Dual Core Processor
• 4-inch TFT LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
• Wi-Fi Enabled

GENERAL FEATURES
In Sales Package	Charger, User Guide, Headset, Handset, Battery
Brand	Spice
Model Name	Smart Flo Mettle 4X
Model ID	Mi-426
Form	Bar
SIM Type	Dual SIM, GSM + GSM, (Dual Standby)
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive
Business Features	VOIP Support
Call Features	Loudspeaker
Handset Color	White

PLATFORM
Operating Freq	GSM - 900, 1800
OS	Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Processor	1 GHz, Dual Core

DISPLAY
Type	TFT LCD
Size	4 Inches
Resolution	WVGA, 480 x 800 Pixels

CAMERA
Primary Camera	Yes, 3.2 Megapixel
Secondary Camera	Yes, 1.3 Megapixel
Flash	LED
Video Recording	Yes

BATTERY
Type	1450 mAh

MEMORY AND STORAGE
Internal	512 MB
Expandable Memory	microSD, upto 32 GB
Memory	256 MB RAM

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Internet Features	Email
Preinstalled Browser	Android, Opera Mini
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
Wifi	Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
USB Connectivity	Yes, micro USB
Navigation Technology	A-GPS, with Google Maps
Bluetooth	Yes
Audio Jack	3.5 mm
Charging Point	Micro USB

MULTIMEDIA
Music Player	Yes, Supports MP3
Video Player	Yes, Supports MP4
FM	Yes

OTHER FEATURES
Call Memory	Yes
SMS Memory	Yes
Phone Book Memory	Yes
Sensors	G-Sensor
Additional Features	Spice Cloud with 2 GB Storage, Touchscreen QWERTY Keyboard, Touchscreen T9 Keyboard, MMS Enabled, Calendar, Calculator, Alarm, Clock, Volume Key, Power Button
Important Apps	GMS App, Instant Messaging, Google Play, Google Search, Gmail, Google Talk

WARRANTY
Warranty Summary	1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories

Spice Smart Flo Mettle 4X Mi-426 Price In India :- Rs.4030

3. Intex Cloud Y3

Intex is another big player offering budget android phones in Indian market. Intex recently launched Cloud Y3. It comes with latest android Jelly Bean 4.2 operating system. Intex Cloud Y3 also has 1.2GHz dual-core processor coupled with 512 RAM.

Intex Cloud Y3 has 4-inch display with 480*800 resolution, and powerful 1500 mAh battery. Intex Cloud Y3 provides 4Gb internal memory with expandable 32Gb. Intex Cloud Y3 has connectivity like 2G, bluetooth and Wifi also.

Intex Cloud Y3  has 3.2 megapixel rear camera with LEB Flash and 1.3 MP front camera for video chat and selfies. 

SPECIFICATIONS OF INTEX CLOUD Y3

GENERAL FEATURES Of Intex Cloud Y3
In Sales Package	Warranty Card, Battery, Earphone, Handset, Charger, Manual
Brand	Intex
Model ID	Cloud Y3
SIM Type	Dual SIM
Touch Screen	Yes
Handset Color	White

PLATFORM
OS	Android v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Processor	1.2, Dual Core

DISPLAY
Type	IPS Capacitive Touch
Size	4 Inches
Resolution	800 x 480 Pixels

CAMERA
Primary Camera	3.2 Megapixel
Secondary Camera	1.3 Megapixel

DIMENSIONS
Size	62.9x126.6x11.2 mm

BATTERY
Type	Li-Ion, 1500 mAh

MEMORY AND STORAGE
Internal	1.12
Expandable Memory	microSD, upto 32 GB
Memory	512 RAM

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Wifi	Yes
USB Connectivity	Yes
Audio Jack	3.5 mm

OTHER FEATURES
Sensors	Proximity sensor, Motion Sensor, G Sensor

WARRANTY
Warranty Summary	1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories
Warranty Service Type	Customer Need to Contact to Nearest Service Center

Intex Cloud Y3 Price In India : Rs.4795

4. Videocon A24

Videocon which was once popular for its televisions is now part of popular mobile phones. Videocon A24 bring android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system phone at just Rs.3920. Videocon A24 has 4-inch display with 480*800 resolution. 

Videocon A24 also provides 1.2Ghz dual-core processor with 32GB expandable memory support. Videocon A24 has 3.2MP primary camera with 0.3MP secondary camera.

SPECIFICATIONS Of Videocon A24
In Sales Package	Handset, User Manual, Charger, Data Cable, Warranty Card, Headset, Battery, Service Center Directory
Brand	Videocon
Model ID	A24
Form	Bar
SIM Type	Dual SIM, GSM + GSM, (Dual Standby)
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive
Business Features	Pushmail (Mail for Exchange)
Call Features	Loudspeaker
Handset Color	Black

PLATFORM
Operating Freq	GSM - 900, 1800
OS	Android v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Processor	1.2 GHz, Dual Core

DISPLAY
Size	4 Inches
Resolution	WVGA, 480 x 800 Pixels

CAMERA
Primary Camera	Yes, 3.2 Megapixel
Secondary Camera	Yes, 0.3 Megapixel
Other Camera Features	Flash Support

DIMENSIONS
Size	64.3x123.3x11.8 mm

BATTERY
Type	Li-Ion, 1450 mAh
Talk Time	4 hrs (2G)

MEMORY AND STORAGE
Expandable Memory	microSD, upto 32 GB
Memory	256 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Internet Features	Email
Preinstalled Browser	Android
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
Wifi	Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
USB Connectivity	Yes, micro USB, v2
Navigation Technology	A-GPS, with Google Maps
Bluetooth	Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (A2DP)
Audio Jack	3.5 mm

MULTIMEDIA
Music Player	Yes, Supports MP3
Video Player	Yes, Supports H.264, 3GP, H.263, MPEG4
FM	Yes, with Recording

OTHER FEATURES
SAR Value	0.736 W/Kg
Call Memory	Yes
SMS Memory	Yes
Phone Book Memory	Yes
Sensors	G-Sensor
Additional Features	Music and Video Streaming, Clock, Games, Notepad
Important Apps	TOI, V-Store, Hungama, Fun Zone, Pre Loaded Apps, Skype, Facebook, WhatsApp

WARRANTY
Warranty Summary	1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories

Videocon A24 Price In India :- Rs.3920

5. Micromax Bolt A40

As the race begins for budget android phones in India, Micromax is a well-know brand with its quality, cheap cellphones in Indian market. Micromax Bolt A40 comes with android 2.3 Gingerbread OS and 4.5 inch TFT display. 

Micromax Bolt A40 is dual sim phone with 2MP primary camera and 0.3MP secondary camera. Micromax Bolt A40 has 32GB expandable memory support.

SPECIFICATIONS OF MICROMAX BOLT A40

GENERAL FEATURES
In Sales Package	Handset, Warranty Card, Headset, Data Cable, Charger, Battery, User Guide
Brand	Micromax
Model ID	Bolt A40
Form	Bar
SIM Type	Dual SIM, GSM + GSM
Touch Screen	Yes
Call Features	Loudspeaker
Handset Color	Grey

PLATFORM
Operating Freq	GSM - 900, 1800
OS	Android v2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Processor	1 GHz Spreadtrum SC6820 (Cortex-A5)

DISPLAY
Type	TFT
Size	4.5 Inches
Resolution	FWVGA, 480 x 854 Pixels
Color	16 M
Other Display Features	Multi-touch, Pinch-to-Zoom

CAMERA
Primary Camera	Yes, 2 Megapixel
Secondary Camera	Yes, 0.3 Megapixel
Video Recording	Yes
Other Camera Features	Flash Support, Multi-shot, Night Mode, Zoom Level - 8x, Brightness Level

DIMENSIONS
Size	67x135x10 mm
Weight	158 g

BATTERY
Type	Li-Ion, 1500 mAh
Talk Time	4 hrs (2G)
Standby Time	175 hrs (2G)

MEMORY AND STORAGE
Internal	75 MB
Expandable Memory	microSD, upto 32 GB
Memory	512 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Internet Features	Email
Preinstalled Browser	Android, Opera Mini
GPRS	Yes, Class 12
EDGE	Yes, Class 12
Wifi	Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
USB Connectivity	Yes, micro USB, v2
Tethering	Wi-fi Hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (OPP, A2DP)
Audio Jack	3.5 mm

MULTIMEDIA
Music Player	Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, MIDI
Video Player	Yes, Supports MP4, 3GP
FM	Yes

OTHER FEATURES
Call Memory	Yes
SMS Memory	Yes
Phone Book Memory	Yes
Sensors	G-Sensor
Additional Features	Improved Power Management, English and Hindi Language Support, World Clock, Alarm with 5 Snooze, Calculator, Calendar, MMS Enabled, One-touch Word Selection and Copy and Paste
Important Apps	Eye Room, Mi Live, Hike, Spuul

WARRANTY
Warranty Summary	1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories

Micromax Bolt A40 Price In India :- Rs.4799