Best 10 budget smartphones 2018...

Best 10 budget smartphones 2018...

In a dense smartphone market like India, not every consumer is looking to buy a smartphone that comes outfitted with the latest tech. Some of us are looking for smartphones that come at an affordable price and just serve a purpose. 

If you count the number of smartphones selling in the market right now, it might take you a day or two to list each and every smartphone available. To make it easier to choose the best one for yourself.

1 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (3GB RAM)

The 18:9 display make it to the Redmi

Weight: 180g | Dimensions: 158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen size: 5.99-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels | CPU: Snapdragon 625 | RAM: 3/4GB | Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 4000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 5MP

Good battery lifeValue for money

Still runs Android Nougat

Dated design

For just Rs 9,999, the Redmi Note 5 replaces the Note 4 for the top spot. The new phone is an update over its predecessor. It has a new 18:9 display with a slightly better camera and software optimisations. The smartphone has everything that one expects from a phone of this range. 

The Snapdragon 625 with 3GB RAM is good enough to sail you through intensive usage with a phenomenal full day battery life.

2 Honor 9 Lite (32 GB)

Weight: 149g | Dimensions: 151 x 71.9 x 7.6mm | OS: Android 8 Oreo | Screen size: 5.6-inch | Resolution: 2160 x 1080 | CPU: Kirin 659 | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 32GB | Battery: 3000mAh | Rear camera: 13MP + 2MP | Front camera: 13MP + 2MP

Premium looksVibrant 18:9 display

Latest Android

EMUI is cluttered

Fast charge not supported

Honor's 9 lite looks dapper in the Sapphire Blue colour variant. It has everything going for it in the design department with the shiny 2.5D glass on back and for Rs 10,999, it's one of the better designed smartphones available right now. 

The 18:9 aspect ratio display is vibrant and is reason enough to buy it. It also has a quad-camera setup. The front-facing cameras capture some good pictures while the rear one leaves much to be desired. There's no fast charge support which might be a deal breaker for some.

But for people who can turn a blind eye to these things, the 9 lite is a unique smartphone at this price.

3 Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM)

Pocketsize powerhouse

Weight: 157g | Dimensions: 151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7mm | OS: Android 7.0 | Screen size: 5.7-inch | Resolution: 720 x 1440 | CPU: Snapdragon 450 | RAM: 2/3/4GB | Storage: 16/32/64GB | Battery: 3300mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 5MP

Huge display

Value for money

Older version of Android

Dated design

The Redmi 5 succeeds the Redmi 4 from Xiaomi. It's is a huge upgrade over its predecessor in terms of display and internals, but the design still remains identical to the older Xiaomi phones. 

It runs Snapdragon 450, which is the latest chipset for budget phones and works pretty well in day to day usage. There are three RAM variants of the phone but the 3GB variant at Rs 8,999 offers the best value for money proposition. Despite of a cut in the battery, it can easily sail you through a full day of usage. The build is solid and new display looks like a great alternative to consume media on the go.  

4 Xiaomi Redmi 4

Weight: 150g | Dimensions: 139.2 x 70 x 8.7mm | OS: Android 6.0 | Screen size: 5-inch | Resolution: 720 x 1280 | CPU: Snapdragon 435 | RAM: 2/3/4GB | Storage: 16/32/64GB | Battery: 4100mAh | Rear camera: 13MP | Front camera: 5MPSolid design

Great battery life

Still runs Android Marshmallow

Although Xiaomi has now released the Redmi 5 at a same price as the Redmi 4, the Redmi 4 is still an option you can consider. When compared to phones that fall under its league, the Redmi 4 still stands strong with its impressive battery life and decent performance. Those who prefer a compact phone that can get the basics done, the Redmi 4 is still an option. 

The only issue with the phone is its software, which is still stuck on Android Marshmallow. Thankfully Xiaomi has released the latest MIUI 9 for the cover up.

5 Moto G5

A premium touch arrives on the best-selling budget Android

Weight: 144.5g | Dimensions: 144.3 x 73 x 9.5mm | OS: Android 7.0 Nougat | Screen size: 5-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 1920 | CPU: Snapdragon 430 | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 16GB | Battery: 2800mAh | Rear camera: 13MP | Front camera: 5MP

Vibrant HD displayFingerprint sensor

No NFC

Moto’s G series has always been appreciated for offering great specs at affordable price. It seems that Moto only focused on specs and amidst this, the design, somehow took a back seat. But, with Moto G5, the company tried to change the scenario by offering both good looks and specs at an affordable price.

The Moto G5 is the first phone from the smartphone maker which was launched with an aluminum body.  And, along with this, it also has a fingerprint scanner which is again a part of the big change in design which the company introduced last year when it launched Moto G4 Plus.

Though not superior to its predecessors, the Moto G5 is an good performer with decent specs and the new metal body gives it a premium feel.

6 Redmi Y1

Weight: 153g | Dimensions: 153 x 76.2 x 7.7 mm | OS: Android 7.0 | Screen size: 5.5-inch | Resolution: 720 x 1280 | CPU: Snapdragon 435 | RAM: 3/4GB | Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 3080mAh | Rear camera: 13MP | Front camera: 16MP

MIUI 9.0Front-facing camera

Decent rear camera

Low Battery capacity 

The recently launched Redmi Y1 is the first selfie phone from Xiaomi. It comes with a powerful 16-megapixel front sensor along with the similar Snapdragon 435 processor which is also found in Redmi 4. The phone also falls into same budget smartphone category where the company’s other handsets like Redmi Note 4, Redmi 4 and Redmi 4A are leading the segment.

It comes in two variants – 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage and 4GB RAM/64GB storage which are priced at Rs 8,999 and Rs 10,999 respectively. Both variants provide the advantage of expanding the storage capacity up to 128GB.

7 Moto E4 Plus

Big battery phone

Weight: 198g | Dimensions: 155 x 77.5 x 9.55mm | OS: Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Screen size: 5.5-inch | Resolution: 1280 x 720 | CPU: Mediatek MT6737M | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 16GB | Battery: 5000mAh | Rear camera: 13MP | Front camera: 5MP

Fingerprint scannerHuge battery

Relatively heavy

Average performance

The Moto E4 Plus is the first to feature a fingerprint sensor in the E-series. The highlight of the phone is its huge 5,000 mAh non-removable battery, which provides tons of power and can last more than a day even with aggressive usage. 

So, if you are a busy smartphone user tired of charging your phone multiple times a day, this handset can fix your battery concerns.

There is also something for the selfie lovers. The company has worked on the 5MP front camera of the, coupled with a LED flash. 

The all-metal design gives it a svelte look and the curved back makes it ergonomic, allowing it to slide easily into your pocket.

8 Huawei Honor 7X 

The Huawei Honor 7X smartphone has a 5.93-inch touchscreen display with 1080 x 2160 pixels display resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by 1.7 GHz octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor with 4GB of RAM, and 32GB/ 64GB/ 128GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card slot.

The sleek device comes with 16 MP + 2 MP dual rear cameras and an 8 MP front camera for clicking selfies. The smartphone runs on Android 7.0 OS out of the box with the company’s EMUI 5.0 proprietary OS on top. It is powered by a 3340 mAh nonremovable battery. The phone has sleek dimensions of 156.50 x 75.30 x 7.60 mm and weighs just 165.00 grams.

Connectivity options included in the Huawei Honor 7X are dual-SIM with dual-standby, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB OTG, 3G, and 4G support. It is loaded with a compass, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, proximity sensor, and a Gyroscope. The Honor 7X is available in Red, Black, Blue and Gold colors. 

Huawei Honor 7X was launched in November 2017 & runs on Android 7.0 OS. The Smartphone is available in more than three color options i.e.Black, Blue, Gold, Red, Grey & has a built in fingerprint sensor as the primary security feature, along with the host of connectivity options in terms of 3G, 4G, GPS, Wifi, NFC Bluetooth capabilities. Priced at Rs. 12999 the phone is available with 32 GB of internal storage.

The Smartphone is powered by 2.36 GHz Octa core HiSilicon Kirin 659 Processor. A 4 GB of RAM & Mali-T830MP2 graphics processor ensures phone runs smoothly even the most memory intensive applications & still shows no signs of lag. 32 GB of internal storage can be expanded to 256 GB via a microSD card.

The Phone comes with a large 3340 mAh battery to support it's 5.93 inch screen with LTPS IPS LCD display having a resolution of 2160 x 1080 at 407 ppi. The screen is also protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass.

Huawei Honor 7X boasts of dual primary camera of 16 + 2 megapixel and 8 megapixel front Camera. It also supports Face Detection and high dynamic range(HDR) imaging.

9 Lenovo K8 Plus 

Lenovo it seems is working on a new smartphone called Lenovo K8 Plus. It is expected to sport a Mediatek deca core processor and 3GB RAM. Not much else is known about it yet. 

• Primary 16 MP
• Secondary 8 MP
• RAM : 3GB
• Storage 32GB up to 256 GB
• Battery Capacity : 4000mAH
• Release date :6th September 2017
• 4G/ LTE : Yes
• Available on flipkart at ₹ 10,990.00 Only
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Lenovo K8 Plus was launched in September 2017 & runs on Android 7.1.1 OS. The Smartphone is available in two color options i.e. Fine Gold, Venom Black & has a built in fingerprint sensor as the primary security feature, along with the host of connectivity options in terms of 3G, 4G, GPS, Wifi Bluetooth capabilities. Priced at Rs. 7999 the phone is available with 32 GB of internal storage.

The Smartphone is powered by 2.5 GHz Octa core Mediatek MT6757 Helio P25 Processor. The 3 GB & 4 GB RAM options, along with Mali-T880 MP2 graphics processor ensures phone runs smoothly even the most memory intensive applications & still shows no signs of lag. 32 GB of internal storage can be expanded to 128 GB via a microSD card.

The Phone comes with a large 4000 mAh battery to support it's 5.2 inch screen with IPS LCD display having a resolution of 1080 x 1920 at 424 ppi. The screen is also protected by a durable Scratch Resistant glass.

Lenovo K8 Plus boasts of dual primary camera of 13 + 5 megapixel and 8 megapixel front Camera. It also supports Face Detection and high dynamic range(HDR) imaging.

10 Moto G5 Plus 

Moto G plus has been launched at MWC 2017. It sports a metal unibody and comes equipped with Google Assistant, Google’s artificial intelligence. It also supports some Motorola Exclusive features such as Moto Display, Actions, twist gesture and one-hand mode. It is available in two variants: One with 3GB RAM and 16GB Internal memory which is priced at Rs. 14999 and the other with 4GB RAM and 32GB Internal memory, which is priced at Rs. 15999.

Moto G5 Plus was launched in May 2017 & runs on Android 7.0 OS. The Smartphone is available in two color options i.e. Lunar Grey, Fine Gold & has a built in fingerprint sensor as the primary security feature, along with the host of connectivity options in terms of 3G, 4G, GPS, Wifi, NFC Bluetooth capabilities. Priced at Rs. 13999 the phone comes in 16 GB & 32 GB variants.

The Smartphone is powered by 2 GHz Octa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Processor. The 3 GB & 4 GB RAM options, along with Adreno 506 graphics processor ensures phone runs smoothly even the most memory intensive applications & still shows no signs of lag. 16 GB & 32 GB of internal storage options can be expanded to 128 GB via a microSD card.

The Phone comes with a large 3000 mAh battery to support it's 5.2 inch screen with Full HD IPS LCD Capacitive touchscreen display having a resolution of 1080 x 1920 at 424 ppi. The screen is also protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass.

Moto G5 Plus comes with a 12 megapixel rear Camera and 5 megapixel front Camera. The Smartphone has a low camera aperture of 1.7. It also supports Face Detection and high dynamic range(HDR) imaging.