More and more people are opting for Smartphones these days and so I thought that it would be helpful to those planning to get their hands on a new smartphone to have a list of the best (according to me!) smartphones available in India. Android seems to be the choice of most people, looking at the market share, so I am starting off with a list of android phones. Choosing the perfect Android can be quite trying, mainly because, unlike Blackberries and iPhone, there are lot of options even within a certain price range leading to confusion amongst buyers. Hopefully, this will help!
Read on after the break to find out about the best Android phones available in India these days.
In the Android world, a new model is released by one company or another every other week (or, sometimes, withdrawn from the market). To keep up, I have decided to update this list once every 2 months. There is also a mention of the new and exciting phones expected to be launched in the near future that might make you hold off your shopping for a few days. A word of caution, the prices mentioned are as of the day on which the article was written, please check for any change in pricing.
The list is made according to the price-band (in INR) the phone falls in: 5,000 to 10,000; 10,000 to 15,000; 15,000 to 25,000; above 25,000.
1. Samsung Galaxy Y (₨ 7,490 on infibeam.com):
By far the most ‘value for money’ phone in this category right now. It is a small device with a 3 inch touch screen and a 2 MP (megapixel) camera with video recording at the back which is not great but good enough for the price it is available at. The phone runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread, which may not be the latest version available, but is definitely the latest version available on a phone costing less than ₨ 20,000. Samsung’s Touchwiz interface is also present adding extra functionality. The phone runs on a 832 MHz processor, which should guarantee good performance, and claims to have a decent battery with 6 hours of talking and 120 hours of standby time. Phone comes with internal memory of a small 160 MB but can be expanded to 32GB using SD card. GPRS, EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi, FM radio and GPS are supported and there is a music and video player.
Although not a great phone by itself, at the price it sells at, it packs a decent performance with all the features of s smartphone such as internet browsing, facebook and other social networking sites integration. Overall, a good buy at the price it is available at. A good entry level phone.
2. LG Optimus Pro C660 (₨ 7,999 on flipkart.com):
This is not the cheapest LG android phone (LG Optimus Me), but it comes with better features and Android 2.3 Gingerbread and a full QWERTY keyboard making it worth considering. It has a 2.8 inch display but comes with more hard keys than the usual Samsung Galaxy Y, making the phone bigger overall. The phone has a decent for the price 800MHz CPU, 1500 mAH battery (13 hours talktime, 852 hours of standby), internal memory of 150 MB expandable up to 32GB, 32MP camera along with FM Radio, 3G, GPRS, Edge, Wifi and DLNA support and music and video player.
This phone is suitable for those requiring a QWERTY keyboard and a decent phone at a good price.
3. Samsung Galaxy Y Pro Duos (₨ 9,500 on flipkart.com):
Newly released in India, this is a dual-SIM phone with a physical QWERTY keyboard and a 2.4 inch touchscreen display. The phone comes with a 3 MP back camera and a 0.3 MP front camera for self portraits or video calling. Rest of the features are similar to those in the Samsung Galaxy Y. So if you are someone who needs a dual-SIM phone, QWERTY or the improved camera support then this phone is recommended over the Samsung Galaxy Y.
Other Phones to consider in this category:
Samsung Galaxy Y Duos (₨ 8,990 on flipkart.com): Similar to Galaxy Y, but with dual SIM support a 3MP camera - no QWERTY or front camera.
LG Optimus Net (₨ 8,712 on infibeam.com): 3.2 inch HVGA touchscreen display, 3MP camera. Other specifications are similar to those foe similar to LG Optimus Pro, but no QWERTY. A slightly bigger option to Samsung Galaxy Y.
1. Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman WT19i (₨ 13,750 on letsbuy.com):
One of the last phones from Sony Ericsson before it became simply Sony, this phone is hyped to be ideal for music lovers; and it comes with all other standard features as well. This phone, with a 3.2 inch touch screen, has Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich when available) overlaid with Sony Ericsson’s Timescape user interface. The phone runs on 1GHz processor with a separate Adreno 205 GPU, which is perhaps the best in this price range. A 5MP back camera with LED flash capable of HD (720p) video recording comes along with a 0.3 MP front camera for self portraits or video calling. There is a 1200mAH (talk-time 14 hours on 2G, 6 hours on 3G) that does not seem to be up to mark. The phone has 320 MB expandable up to 32GB , FM Radio, 3G, GPRS, Edge, Wifi and DLNA support; video player and a music player along with xLoud Enhancement Engine for better sound quality. Besides the battery, this is a very good phone in this range, especially for music enthusiasts.
2. Samsung Galaxy Ace (₨ 12,900 on letsbuy.com):
The Galaxy Ace comes with a 3.5 inch touch screen and a 5 MP camera with LED flash that supports video recording.The phone runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread ( with Samsung’s Touchwiz interface) on a 800 MHz processor. The phone has a 1350 mAh battery and an internal memory of a 158 MB but can be expanded to 32GB using SD card along with standard GPRS, EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi, FM radio and GPS support, music and video player. This is a decent phone with a larger screen than the Galaxy Y phones and is one of the better options at this price range. However, you may want to look at Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus (At the bottom of this section in the Upcoming Phones area) before making any decision.
3. HTC Chacha (₨ 11,928 on infibeam.com):
This HTC phone comes with a physical QWERTY keyboard with a dedicated facebook button and a 2.6 inch touchscreen display. The phone runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread with HTC Sense user interface. The phone runs on a 800MHz processor, has a 5MP back camera with LED flash along with a front camera and has a 1250mAh battery. HTC Chacha comes with a memory of 512 MB expandable up to 32 GB and supports the standard 3G, Edge, Wifi. Although it would not qualify as the best in the category, this phone is a good option for those desiring a QWERTY and more Facebook integration.
Other Phones to consider in this category:
HTC Wildfire S (₨ 13,500 on flipkart.com): An HTC phone with similar specification to the Samsung Galaxy Ace, but with a slower processor (600Hz), a 3.2 inch touch screen and it runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread with HTC Sense interface.
Upcoming Phones to consider in this category:
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus (₨ 15,500 on infibeam.com): Although this phone is already available, its price is a bit higher than this range. Expect the price of this phone to drop down soon. The phone is an upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy Ace with a better processor (1 GHz with additional GPU) to give a better performance and added internal memory (3 GB).
1. Samsung Galaxy S Plus (₨ 19,990 on letsbuy.com):
This is an upgraded version of the now famous Galaxy S phone that put Samsung on the route to become the largest smartphone manufacturer in the world. The phone comes with a brilliant 4 inch Super-AMOLED touch screen and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread overlaid with Samsung’s Touchwiz interface running on a fast 1.4GHz processor. This thin (9.9mm thickness) phone has a 5MP back camera (unfortunately no flash) capable of HD (720p) video recording along with a front camera. There is a good 1650mAH battery. Galaxy S Plus comes with 16GB memory (expandable by up to 32GB), FM Radio, 3G, GPRS, Edge, WiFi and DLNA support; video and music player. This is a very good phone available at a good price, but there are other options as well in this price range.
2. HTC Sensation (₨ 23,899 on infibeam.com):
HTC sensation is perhaps the best phone in this range (its cousin the Sensation XE is still selling for over ₨ 30,000) and the only things working against it are the price and 1520 mAh battery which could have been better. The phone comes with a big 4.3 inch touch screen, though the resolution is not as good as the Samsung Galaxy S Plus, and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread overlaid with HTC Sense interface running on a 1.2GHz dual core processor making it stand out among other single core phones. The phone has an 8MP back camera with a dual LED flash capable of full-HD (1080p) video recording along with a front camera for video calls. There is 1GB of internal memory expandable by up to 32GB, 3G, GPRS, Edge, WiFi and DLNA support along with video and music players. In terms of specifications, this is perhaps the best phone its price range.
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (₨ 17,419 on infibeam.com):
Towards the lower end of this price band, this phone comes with a 3.7 inch touchscreen display and has Android 2.3 Gingerbread with Sony’s Timescape user interface. The phone runs on a 1GHz processor with a separate Adreno 205 GPU and has a 5MP back camera with LED flash capable of HD (720p) video recording along with a front camera and a 1500mAh battery. The usable internal memory is 320MB which can be expanded to 32GB using SD cards. The phone also comes with the standard 3G, GPRS, Edge, WiFi and DLNA support along FM radio, music and video player. This good looking phone is a good option for anyone looking for a phone for around 17,000 INR, although there are better options if you are willing to spend a little more .
Other Phones to consider in this category:
Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (₨ 18,740 on letsbuy.com): Similar to the Xperia Neo, this phone has a slide out physical QWERTY keyboard.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (₨ 18,700 on flipkart.com): This phone comes with a 8MP camera and a 3.3 inch screen. Other aspects are similar to those in the Xperia Neo. Recommended for those who want a small phone with high performance.
HTC Desire S (₨ 21,699 on letsbuy.com): A less expensive option from HTC, this phone has a 3.7 inch display and a 1GHz processor with a 5MP flash enabled camera and a 1450mAh battery. In other aspect, it is similar to the HTC Sensation.
Upcoming Phones to consider in this category:
HTC One series has been showcased in the Mobile World Congress in February 2012, although nothing has been announced about when the phones will be available in India. These phones come with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and have better processors.
1. Samsung Galaxy S 2 (₨ 29,999 on letsbuy.com):
This popular device has sold more than 20 million units worldwide, and not without reason. The phone comes with one of the best displays around - a 4.3 inch Super-AMOLED Plus WVGA (800x480 pixels) touch screen. It runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich - the upgrade is already available in parts of Europe) overlaid with Samsung’s Touchwiz. This device has a 1.2GHz dual core processor with a separate GPU and an 8MP back camera with LED flash that is capable of full HD (1080p) video recording along with a 2MP front camera. The Galaxy S 2 comes with 16GB memory ( expandable by up to 32 GB), a capable 1650mAh battery, FM Radio, 3G, GPRS, Edge, WiFi and DLNA support; video player and music player. Although it has been around a year since it was launched, the Samsung Galaxy S 2 is still selling strongly and is one of the best smartphones around.
2. Motorola RAZR - XT910 (₨ 27,749 on letsbuy.com):
Motorola RAZR shares its design philosophy with the iconic MOTORAZR brand of phones. Thin, well designed and hardy, the RAZR has a 4.3 inch Super AMOLED Advanced qHD (540x960 pixels) touchscreen display with splash proof coating and Gorilla glass. The back is made using Kevlar fibre to make it sturdy and look stylish. This phone comes with top of the line technical specifications as well; it comes with Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradable to Android 4.0) running on a 1.2GHz dual core processor with a separate GPU, an 8MP back camera with LED flash that is capable of full HD (1080p) video recording, a 1.3 MP front camera, 16GB memory (expandable by up to 32 GB), a good 1780mAh battery, 3G, GPRS, Edge, WiFi, DLNA support, a music player and a video player. This good looking phone is another good option for anyone looking for a high end android phone.
3. HTC Sensation XE (₨ 32,249 on letsbuy.com):
HTC Sensation XE is a stylish phone that boasts of some of the best specifications. Its usp is the beats audio system that improves the quality of music that can be played from the phone. The phone comes with 4.3 inch qHD (540x960 pixels) touchscreen display. It has Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradable to Android 4.0) overlaid with HTC Sense interface running on an impressive 1.5GHz dual core processor with a separate GPU. Other features include an 8MP back camera with dual LED flash that is capable of full HD (1080p) video recording, a 0.3 MP front camera, an internal memory of 1GB that is expandable by up to 32 GB using SD cards, 1730mAh battery, 3G, GPRS, Edge, WiFi, DLNA support, a music player with beats audio and a video player. A good camera, fast processor and beats audio make this phone worth considering.
4. Samsung Galaxy Note (₨ 32,700 on flipkart.com):
An extra slot for an unusual phone. In fact it is not clear whether this device is a phone, a tablet or a ‘phablet’. In any case, this popular device is worth mentioning in this list as many consider buying it over other smartphones. It is the size that sets it apart; the Note comes with a 5.3 inch HD WXGA (800 x 1,280 pixels) touchscreen display. It has Android 2.3 Gingerbread with a customized version of Samsung’s Touchwiz interface running on a 1.4GHz dual core processor with a separate GPU. It has an 8MP back camera with LED flash that is capable of full HD (1080p) video recording along with a 2MP front camera and the memory on the device is 16GB memory ( expandable ble by up to 32 GB). The Note comes with an impressive 2500mAH battery and the usual 3G, GPRS, Edge, WiFi, DLNA support, FM radio, music player and video player. What is unusual about the Note is that it also comes with a stylus called the S-Pen that can be used to draw or take notes.This niche product is a great option for artists, people who draw, people who like to take notes using a stylus and for people who would like one device instead of a phone and a separate tablet.
Other Phones to consider in this category:
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (₨ 25,999 on letsbuy.com): A slim and stylish phone near the low end of this range, this phone lacks a front camera but matches the above mentioned phones in most aspects.
LG Optimus 3D P920 (₨ 26,999 on letsbuy.com): This phone does not quite match up to the other phones in this section in most aspects (it runs Android 2.2 though upgradable to 2.3), but it comes with a glassless 3D display. If a good 3D display is what you are looking for, then you may want to consider this phone.
Upcoming Phones to consider in this category:
There are quite a few phones that may upstage the phones in this section in the near future. HTC One X and Sony Xperia P have been showcased in the Mobile World Congress in February 2012 and there are widespread rumours about an upcoming Samsung Galaxy S 3. Unfortunately, the companies manufacturing the phones have not yet announced the dates on which these phones will become available in India. There is also the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, which has been launched months ago in other markets, but we are still awaiting its release in India. Till then there is enough to choose from on this list.
Read on after the break to find out about the best Android phones available in India these days.
In the Android world, a new model is released by one company or another every other week (or, sometimes, withdrawn from the market). To keep up, I have decided to update this list once every 2 months. There is also a mention of the new and exciting phones expected to be launched in the near future that might make you hold off your shopping for a few days. A word of caution, the prices mentioned are as of the day on which the article was written, please check for any change in pricing.
The list is made according to the price-band (in INR) the phone falls in: 5,000 to 10,000; 10,000 to 15,000; 15,000 to 25,000; above 25,000.
Best Android Smartphones in India in the price range 5,000 to 10,000 INR:
This is the entry level for good android phones. Although there are cheaper Android phones available, such as Spice Mi-270 (₨ 3,465 on flipkart.com) or Micromax Andro A-60 (₨ 4,400 on flipkart.com), they run older versions of Android and do not have the hardware for a good enough user experience for a smartphone. If you decide to skip these even cheaper options, then here is the list for the best low end Android phones:1. Samsung Galaxy Y (₨ 7,490 on infibeam.com):
By far the most ‘value for money’ phone in this category right now. It is a small device with a 3 inch touch screen and a 2 MP (megapixel) camera with video recording at the back which is not great but good enough for the price it is available at. The phone runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread, which may not be the latest version available, but is definitely the latest version available on a phone costing less than ₨ 20,000. Samsung’s Touchwiz interface is also present adding extra functionality. The phone runs on a 832 MHz processor, which should guarantee good performance, and claims to have a decent battery with 6 hours of talking and 120 hours of standby time. Phone comes with internal memory of a small 160 MB but can be expanded to 32GB using SD card. GPRS, EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi, FM radio and GPS are supported and there is a music and video player.
Although not a great phone by itself, at the price it sells at, it packs a decent performance with all the features of s smartphone such as internet browsing, facebook and other social networking sites integration. Overall, a good buy at the price it is available at. A good entry level phone.
2. LG Optimus Pro C660 (₨ 7,999 on flipkart.com):
This is not the cheapest LG android phone (LG Optimus Me), but it comes with better features and Android 2.3 Gingerbread and a full QWERTY keyboard making it worth considering. It has a 2.8 inch display but comes with more hard keys than the usual Samsung Galaxy Y, making the phone bigger overall. The phone has a decent for the price 800MHz CPU, 1500 mAH battery (13 hours talktime, 852 hours of standby), internal memory of 150 MB expandable up to 32GB, 32MP camera along with FM Radio, 3G, GPRS, Edge, Wifi and DLNA support and music and video player.
This phone is suitable for those requiring a QWERTY keyboard and a decent phone at a good price.
3. Samsung Galaxy Y Pro Duos (₨ 9,500 on flipkart.com):
Newly released in India, this is a dual-SIM phone with a physical QWERTY keyboard and a 2.4 inch touchscreen display. The phone comes with a 3 MP back camera and a 0.3 MP front camera for self portraits or video calling. Rest of the features are similar to those in the Samsung Galaxy Y. So if you are someone who needs a dual-SIM phone, QWERTY or the improved camera support then this phone is recommended over the Samsung Galaxy Y.
Other Phones to consider in this category:
Samsung Galaxy Y Duos (₨ 8,990 on flipkart.com): Similar to Galaxy Y, but with dual SIM support a 3MP camera - no QWERTY or front camera.
LG Optimus Net (₨ 8,712 on infibeam.com): 3.2 inch HVGA touchscreen display, 3MP camera. Other specifications are similar to those foe similar to LG Optimus Pro, but no QWERTY. A slightly bigger option to Samsung Galaxy Y.
Best Android Smartphones in India in the price range 10,000 to 15,000 INR:
This is the mid-range category with several good phones from different companies. Here are some of the better ones in this bracket:1. Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman WT19i (₨ 13,750 on letsbuy.com):
One of the last phones from Sony Ericsson before it became simply Sony, this phone is hyped to be ideal for music lovers; and it comes with all other standard features as well. This phone, with a 3.2 inch touch screen, has Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich when available) overlaid with Sony Ericsson’s Timescape user interface. The phone runs on 1GHz processor with a separate Adreno 205 GPU, which is perhaps the best in this price range. A 5MP back camera with LED flash capable of HD (720p) video recording comes along with a 0.3 MP front camera for self portraits or video calling. There is a 1200mAH (talk-time 14 hours on 2G, 6 hours on 3G) that does not seem to be up to mark. The phone has 320 MB expandable up to 32GB , FM Radio, 3G, GPRS, Edge, Wifi and DLNA support; video player and a music player along with xLoud Enhancement Engine for better sound quality. Besides the battery, this is a very good phone in this range, especially for music enthusiasts.
2. Samsung Galaxy Ace (₨ 12,900 on letsbuy.com):
The Galaxy Ace comes with a 3.5 inch touch screen and a 5 MP camera with LED flash that supports video recording.The phone runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread ( with Samsung’s Touchwiz interface) on a 800 MHz processor. The phone has a 1350 mAh battery and an internal memory of a 158 MB but can be expanded to 32GB using SD card along with standard GPRS, EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi, FM radio and GPS support, music and video player. This is a decent phone with a larger screen than the Galaxy Y phones and is one of the better options at this price range. However, you may want to look at Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus (At the bottom of this section in the Upcoming Phones area) before making any decision.
3. HTC Chacha (₨ 11,928 on infibeam.com):
This HTC phone comes with a physical QWERTY keyboard with a dedicated facebook button and a 2.6 inch touchscreen display. The phone runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread with HTC Sense user interface. The phone runs on a 800MHz processor, has a 5MP back camera with LED flash along with a front camera and has a 1250mAh battery. HTC Chacha comes with a memory of 512 MB expandable up to 32 GB and supports the standard 3G, Edge, Wifi. Although it would not qualify as the best in the category, this phone is a good option for those desiring a QWERTY and more Facebook integration.
Other Phones to consider in this category:
HTC Wildfire S (₨ 13,500 on flipkart.com): An HTC phone with similar specification to the Samsung Galaxy Ace, but with a slower processor (600Hz), a 3.2 inch touch screen and it runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread with HTC Sense interface.
Upcoming Phones to consider in this category:
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus (₨ 15,500 on infibeam.com): Although this phone is already available, its price is a bit higher than this range. Expect the price of this phone to drop down soon. The phone is an upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy Ace with a better processor (1 GHz with additional GPU) to give a better performance and added internal memory (3 GB).
Best Android Smartphones in India in the price range 15,000 to 25,000 INR:
This is the category of phones that fall just below the premium high end phones. Most of the phones here belonged to the high end perhaps a year back, but have been pushed down by the release of newer and better phones. I chose this range instead of segmenting it into two ranges about 20,000 INR because the phones in this range are quite similar and most people looking for phones in this category tend to have more flexible budgets. So here are the phones:1. Samsung Galaxy S Plus (₨ 19,990 on letsbuy.com):
This is an upgraded version of the now famous Galaxy S phone that put Samsung on the route to become the largest smartphone manufacturer in the world. The phone comes with a brilliant 4 inch Super-AMOLED touch screen and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread overlaid with Samsung’s Touchwiz interface running on a fast 1.4GHz processor. This thin (9.9mm thickness) phone has a 5MP back camera (unfortunately no flash) capable of HD (720p) video recording along with a front camera. There is a good 1650mAH battery. Galaxy S Plus comes with 16GB memory (expandable by up to 32GB), FM Radio, 3G, GPRS, Edge, WiFi and DLNA support; video and music player. This is a very good phone available at a good price, but there are other options as well in this price range.
2. HTC Sensation (₨ 23,899 on infibeam.com):
HTC sensation is perhaps the best phone in this range (its cousin the Sensation XE is still selling for over ₨ 30,000) and the only things working against it are the price and 1520 mAh battery which could have been better. The phone comes with a big 4.3 inch touch screen, though the resolution is not as good as the Samsung Galaxy S Plus, and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread overlaid with HTC Sense interface running on a 1.2GHz dual core processor making it stand out among other single core phones. The phone has an 8MP back camera with a dual LED flash capable of full-HD (1080p) video recording along with a front camera for video calls. There is 1GB of internal memory expandable by up to 32GB, 3G, GPRS, Edge, WiFi and DLNA support along with video and music players. In terms of specifications, this is perhaps the best phone its price range.
3. Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (₨ 17,419 on infibeam.com):
Towards the lower end of this price band, this phone comes with a 3.7 inch touchscreen display and has Android 2.3 Gingerbread with Sony’s Timescape user interface. The phone runs on a 1GHz processor with a separate Adreno 205 GPU and has a 5MP back camera with LED flash capable of HD (720p) video recording along with a front camera and a 1500mAh battery. The usable internal memory is 320MB which can be expanded to 32GB using SD cards. The phone also comes with the standard 3G, GPRS, Edge, WiFi and DLNA support along FM radio, music and video player. This good looking phone is a good option for anyone looking for a phone for around 17,000 INR, although there are better options if you are willing to spend a little more .
Other Phones to consider in this category:
Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (₨ 18,740 on letsbuy.com): Similar to the Xperia Neo, this phone has a slide out physical QWERTY keyboard.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (₨ 18,700 on flipkart.com): This phone comes with a 8MP camera and a 3.3 inch screen. Other aspects are similar to those in the Xperia Neo. Recommended for those who want a small phone with high performance.
HTC Desire S (₨ 21,699 on letsbuy.com): A less expensive option from HTC, this phone has a 3.7 inch display and a 1GHz processor with a 5MP flash enabled camera and a 1450mAh battery. In other aspect, it is similar to the HTC Sensation.
Upcoming Phones to consider in this category:
HTC One series has been showcased in the Mobile World Congress in February 2012, although nothing has been announced about when the phones will be available in India. These phones come with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and have better processors.
Best Android Smartphones in India in the price range of above 25,000 INR:
These are the fanciest and the best Android phones available in India. These phones cost a lot and you may want to make sure that they are worth the money. So here are the cream of Android:1. Samsung Galaxy S 2 (₨ 29,999 on letsbuy.com):
This popular device has sold more than 20 million units worldwide, and not without reason. The phone comes with one of the best displays around - a 4.3 inch Super-AMOLED Plus WVGA (800x480 pixels) touch screen. It runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich - the upgrade is already available in parts of Europe) overlaid with Samsung’s Touchwiz. This device has a 1.2GHz dual core processor with a separate GPU and an 8MP back camera with LED flash that is capable of full HD (1080p) video recording along with a 2MP front camera. The Galaxy S 2 comes with 16GB memory ( expandable by up to 32 GB), a capable 1650mAh battery, FM Radio, 3G, GPRS, Edge, WiFi and DLNA support; video player and music player. Although it has been around a year since it was launched, the Samsung Galaxy S 2 is still selling strongly and is one of the best smartphones around.
2. Motorola RAZR - XT910 (₨ 27,749 on letsbuy.com):
Motorola RAZR shares its design philosophy with the iconic MOTORAZR brand of phones. Thin, well designed and hardy, the RAZR has a 4.3 inch Super AMOLED Advanced qHD (540x960 pixels) touchscreen display with splash proof coating and Gorilla glass. The back is made using Kevlar fibre to make it sturdy and look stylish. This phone comes with top of the line technical specifications as well; it comes with Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradable to Android 4.0) running on a 1.2GHz dual core processor with a separate GPU, an 8MP back camera with LED flash that is capable of full HD (1080p) video recording, a 1.3 MP front camera, 16GB memory (expandable by up to 32 GB), a good 1780mAh battery, 3G, GPRS, Edge, WiFi, DLNA support, a music player and a video player. This good looking phone is another good option for anyone looking for a high end android phone.
3. HTC Sensation XE (₨ 32,249 on letsbuy.com):
HTC Sensation XE is a stylish phone that boasts of some of the best specifications. Its usp is the beats audio system that improves the quality of music that can be played from the phone. The phone comes with 4.3 inch qHD (540x960 pixels) touchscreen display. It has Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradable to Android 4.0) overlaid with HTC Sense interface running on an impressive 1.5GHz dual core processor with a separate GPU. Other features include an 8MP back camera with dual LED flash that is capable of full HD (1080p) video recording, a 0.3 MP front camera, an internal memory of 1GB that is expandable by up to 32 GB using SD cards, 1730mAh battery, 3G, GPRS, Edge, WiFi, DLNA support, a music player with beats audio and a video player. A good camera, fast processor and beats audio make this phone worth considering.
4. Samsung Galaxy Note (₨ 32,700 on flipkart.com):
An extra slot for an unusual phone. In fact it is not clear whether this device is a phone, a tablet or a ‘phablet’. In any case, this popular device is worth mentioning in this list as many consider buying it over other smartphones. It is the size that sets it apart; the Note comes with a 5.3 inch HD WXGA (800 x 1,280 pixels) touchscreen display. It has Android 2.3 Gingerbread with a customized version of Samsung’s Touchwiz interface running on a 1.4GHz dual core processor with a separate GPU. It has an 8MP back camera with LED flash that is capable of full HD (1080p) video recording along with a 2MP front camera and the memory on the device is 16GB memory ( expandable ble by up to 32 GB). The Note comes with an impressive 2500mAH battery and the usual 3G, GPRS, Edge, WiFi, DLNA support, FM radio, music player and video player. What is unusual about the Note is that it also comes with a stylus called the S-Pen that can be used to draw or take notes.This niche product is a great option for artists, people who draw, people who like to take notes using a stylus and for people who would like one device instead of a phone and a separate tablet.
Other Phones to consider in this category:
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (₨ 25,999 on letsbuy.com): A slim and stylish phone near the low end of this range, this phone lacks a front camera but matches the above mentioned phones in most aspects.
LG Optimus 3D P920 (₨ 26,999 on letsbuy.com): This phone does not quite match up to the other phones in this section in most aspects (it runs Android 2.2 though upgradable to 2.3), but it comes with a glassless 3D display. If a good 3D display is what you are looking for, then you may want to consider this phone.
Upcoming Phones to consider in this category:
There are quite a few phones that may upstage the phones in this section in the near future. HTC One X and Sony Xperia P have been showcased in the Mobile World Congress in February 2012 and there are widespread rumours about an upcoming Samsung Galaxy S 3. Unfortunately, the companies manufacturing the phones have not yet announced the dates on which these phones will become available in India. There is also the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, which has been launched months ago in other markets, but we are still awaiting its release in India. Till then there is enough to choose from on this list.
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