Quad Core War: Top 5 Smartphones To Buy In India Below Rs 20,000

By Anuj

| Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 14:11 [IST]

The tech arena regularly see tons of new handsets launched in the Indian market. Some of them are really fancy, while others are avoidable. In the month of August, Indian tech vendors launched many new Android based handsets. Most of them are targeted at low-end market.

Now, if you have Rs. 5,000 in your pocket, getting a new smartphone is not a big thing. But, if a consumer wants to spend between Rs. 10,000 - Rs. 20,000 on a new Android powered device, then it's really touch to settle on a conclusion. If you are looking for a low-to-mid end Android powered quad-core handsets under Rs. 20,000, then do check out our top 5 handsets handpicked just for you. Stay tuned to GizBot for more updates.

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Xolo Play T1000

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There was a time, when gamers had no choice except dedicated handheld consoles. With the coming Google Play store and most importantly shift in the behavior of gamers; smartphone gaming is now stands equivalent to console gaming in terms of revenue and popularity. Xolo Play, a device made in collaboration with Nvidia, is an ultimate gaming smartphone. The phone packs a 4.7-inch display with HD IPS (powered by OGS technology) having resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels at 293 ppi. There's an 8MP rear facing camera with Full HD 1080p video recording alongside Auto Focus m BSI sensor and LED Flash light. Also add a 2MP front facing camera. The device is powered by Nvidia Tegra 3 quad -core processor and 12-core GeForce GPU coupled with 1GB of RAM. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean comes out of the box. The Play can be connected to TegraZone for more advance games. The makers have added a 1,900mAh Li Ion battery. Other connectivity options include: 4GB ROM (expandable up to 32GB via a microSD card), 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and A-GPS, among others. If you are a gamer looking for a best, then probably this handset is made for you. Available price - Rs 13,500

Micromax Canvas 4

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Micromax Canvas 4 needs no introduction. The device is one of the premium looking handsets we have ever seen under Rs.20,000. The Canvas 4 is a mash up of aluminum frame and polycarbonate chassis. The coming of Gesture bases features is a welcome move. The Canvas 4 comes with a 5-inch 720p HD display, MediaTek powered quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of ROM ( expandable memory up to a 32GB via microSD card ), a 13-mega pixel camera with Full HD recording , Auto Focus and LED Flash light . Also add a 5-mega pixel front facing camera. Other connectivity options include: 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Android 4.2.1 Jelly Beam and a 2000mAh Li Ion battery. The Canvas 4 supports dual SIM. Asking Price - Rs. 17,399.

Panasonic P51

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The Japanese giant took enough time to announce a smartphone in the Indian market. Finally, we saw the coming of Panasonic P51 in the Indian market. The phone is still made of plastic and houses Media Tek processor, but frankly speaking, it's an above average handset with adorable camera. The handset houses a 5-inch display having resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels at 294 ppi. Android 4.2 Jelly Bean comes out of the box. The device supports dual SIM functionality. It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM and 4GB of ROM (expandable up to 32GB via a microSD card). There's an 8MP rear facing camera with Auto Focus and LED Flash light. Also add a 1.3 MP front facing camera. The makers have added a 2,500mAh Li Ion battery. Other connectivity options include: 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and A-GPS, among others. The P51 also comes with stylus free bundled with the device. Available price - Rs. 19,536

Xolo Q800

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Next in the list is Xolo Q800. It has a 4.5 inch IPS qHD display having resolution of 960 x 540 pixels. The Phone is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB RAM and 4GB of ROM (expandable up to 32GB via microSD card). Android 4.1 Jelly Bean comes out of the box. The device is supported by dual SIM. It houses an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and BSI sensor and a 1.2MP front camera for video calling. The makers have added a 2100mAh Li Ion battery. Other highlighted features include: 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and A-GPS, among others. Asking price - Rs. 9,799

Gionee Elife E5

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Gionee Elife E6 is yet to arrive in the Indian handset market. Meanwhile, consumers can have a look at Elife E5, a superior smartphone by nature. This Chinese brand is not an ordinary handset maker. From designing to manufacturing to marketing, everything is handled by the tech vendor. The handset has a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display having 1280 x 720 pixels at 306 PPi. It is powered by a 1.5GHz quad -core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory. There's a 8-mega pixel rear facing camera with built-in features like Gesture recognition, face detection, smile detection, skin tone enhancer and touch focus, among others. Also add a 5MP front facing camera. The makers have added a 2000mAh Li Ion battery. Other connectivity option comes standard. This very smartphone can be yours for Rs. 18,999 in the Indian market.