Are you looking for a budget smartphone? plenty of choices available in the market, and the year 2015 has witnessed of various feature-rich devices. We have chosen best smartphones for you so that you can make your decision easily.
Lenovo A7000
Price: starts @ 9,895
Key Specs
- 5.5” IPS LCD capacitive HD display (~267ppi)
- 1.5 GHZ Octa-core MediaTek CPU, 2 GB RAM
- 8MP rear with LED flash & 5 MP front camera with wide-angle lens
- Android 5.0 Lollipop, 8 GB inbuilt storage
- Expandable up to 128 GB, 2900 mAh battery
Pros: Good design, lag-free multitasking, decent screen, good audio performance, 4G enabled
Cons: Tough to use with one hand
Lenovo A7000 is surely an upgraded version of the A6000. The smartphones have a large 5.5 inches sharp HD display, a snappier Octa-core processor coupled with a decent GPU and is also the first smartphones to pack Dolby Atmos surround sound at this price point.
Vivo Y27L (3-in-1)
Price: Starts @ 9,489
Key Specs
- 64-bit snapdragon1.2 GHz Quad core processor
- Adreno 306, Android 4.4.4 based, 4.1 inch HD IPS, 1GB RAM
- 8 MP rear and 5MP front camera, 2260 mAh battery
Pros: Good camera, attractive UI, lightweight and sleek
Cons: Some lag can be experienced while multitasking
Vivo Y27L is a light and sleek smartphones that measure only 6.99mm thick, with solid chassis and cool design. Having the 4.7 inch HD display with HD resolution (1280 x 720p), it comes with a good camera and bright display though there is no issue while using the device, yet performance lag can be seen easily while switching between apps or games. The mid-range smartphones could be a good bet if you are looking for a device sleek and compact device, else spend a little more and buy other available options such as Asus Selfie for the better camera and overall performance.
Panasonic Eluga Icon
Price: Starts @ 9,959
Key Specs
- 5.5-inch HD IPS (1280 x 720 pixels)~320 dpi
- 1.5 GHz Octa-core MediaTek processor, 2 GB RAM,
- 13 MP rear camera, 8 MP front camera
- 16 GB internal storage and expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card
- Android 4.4 OS, 3500 mAh battery
Pros: Easy user interface, good battery life, Clear audio quality headphones
Cons: Graphic lags while playing heavy games, poor camera, no back-light on front buttons
Panasonic Eluga Icon has a responsive 5.5-inch screen and good battery life, but it disappoints in camera performance and also comes with older Android version. At this price, smartphones like YU Yureka Plus and Lenovo K3 Note offer better features.
Lenovo K3 Note
Price: Starts @ 9,991
Key Specs
- 5.5-inch display with an FHD screen(401ppi)
- 1.7 GHz Octa-core processor Bottom line
- Android Lollipop
- 16 GB inbuilt storage, expandable up to 32GB
- 13 MP main camera, 5 MP front camera
- 4G connectivity, dual sim slots, 2900mAh battery
Pros: Good battery life, vibrant display, slim design, snappy performance
Cons: No earphones in the box, No Gorilla glass protection
After successfully launching Lenovo A6000, A6000 Plus, and A7000, the company has launched yet another budget smartphone. It is a complete package where configuration and better battery life, which make it the best phone under 10k.