Top 5 Android Phones Under Rs. 15,000

The 15K budget has been a sweet deal for those not wanting to spend extra on their latest smartphone. If you’ll actually see, it makes a lot more sense than over splurging on a phone, because every new phone becomes ‘old’, after a 6-8 month cycle. So, here’s what we think are the top smartphones you could buy between Rs.10,000 and Rs.15,000.

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1. Samsung Galaxy Ace

Samsung Galaxy Ace - Price: Rs.10300 [ Indian Market Price ]

Key Features

1. FM Radio
2. 5 MP Primary Camera
3. Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
4. Wi-Fi Enabled
5. 3.5-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
6. 800 MHz Processor
7. Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

2. HTC Desire C

HTC Desire C - Price: Rs.12400 [ Indian Market Price ]

Key Features

1. Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
2. 5 MP Primary Camera
3. 3.5-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
4. 600 MHz Scorpion Processor
5. Wi-Fi Enabled
6. Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

3. LG Optimus L5 E612

LG Optimus L5 E612 - Price: Rs.12499 [ Indian Market Price ]

Key Features

1. Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
2. 5 MP Primary Camera
3. 4-inch TFT LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
4. 800 MHz Cortex-A5 Processor
5. FM Radio
6. Wi-Fi Enabled
7. Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

4. Sony Xperia Miro

Sony Xperia Miro - Price: Rs.12990 [ Indian Market Price ]

Key Features

1. Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
2. 800 MHz Scorpion Processor
3. Wi-Fi Enabled
4. 5 MP Primary Camera
5. 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
6. 3.5-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
7. Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

5. LG Optimus L5 Dual E615

LG Optimus L5 Dual E615 - Price: Rs.13499 [ Indian Market Price ]

Key Features

1. Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
2. 5 MP Primary Camera
3. Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
4. 800 MHz Cortex-A5 Processor
5. FM Radio
6. Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
7. 4-inch TFT LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
8. Wi-Fi Enabled

HTC Desire C

HTC Desire C - Price: Rs.12400 [ Indian Market Price ]

Key Features

1. Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
2. 5 MP Primary Camera
3. 3.5-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
4. 600 MHz Scorpion Processor
5. Wi-Fi Enabled
6. Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

An output of the HTC Desire Series, the HTC Desire C is an engaging phone packed with a number of useful features. Like the HTC Desire phones preceding it, the Desire C comes in a candy bar form and is run on the intelligent Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The Android operating software is backed up by a 600 MHz Scorpion processor and an adequate 512 MB of RAM to ensure that apps on the mobile are run in an efficient manner.

The device has an attractive 3.5-inch Capacitive Touchscreen display which provides an HVGA resolution of 480 x 320 pixels. The interface on the device is the HTC Sense 4.0 which is capable of enhancing as well as simplifying usability of this HTC mobile.
The HTC Desire C comes packed with a powerful 5 megapixel camera which doubles up to record video as well. The camera features tools such as Auto Focus and Geo–tagging which make it simple and quite user friendly.

Design

The phone is aesthetically attractive to look at and possesses straight edges meeting up at well-rounded curves. The thickness of the device is 11.95 mm and it weighs in at a slight 98 g which makes it easy to hold in the palm of the hand. The Proximity sensor on the device switches off the display when the user takes a call while the Ambient Light sensor adjusts the brightness of the screen depending on the intensity of light in which it is held. Both these sensors enhance the usability of the phone while also serving to preserve battery power.

Storage & Battery

The HTC Desire C contains an internal memory of 4 GB. This memory can be increased with a micro SD card by up to 32 GB which can store the user’s music collection and videos as well. The phone is powered by a 1230 mAh battery which provides for optimum battery life.

Connectivity & Features

This HTC device is capable of connecting to the internet through the multiple connectivity features it possesses. The phone incorporates GPRS and EDGE technology to stay connected on the 2G network. For an enhanced browsing experience the device is capable of connecting to the 3G network as well. Additionally, the HTC Desire C is also WiFi enabled so that the user may connect to a wireless network in their vicinity and can be tethered to another device using the WiFi hotspot function. Data can also be exchanged via the Bluetooth function on the phone or the micro USB port on the device. The assisted-GPS feature on the HTC Desire C serves as a navigation aid in the form of Google Maps.

The entertainment features of this phone include a music player and a video player. The HTC Desire C also comes with inbuilt Beats Audio technology to enhance the clarity of music that is played from the device. Useful apps such as Gmail, Youtube, Google Search and Google talk are bundled into the device to improve its user friendliness.

Specifications of HTC Desire C -

GENERAL FEATURES
In Sales Package	Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, USB Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card
Form	Bar
SIM	Single SIM, GSM
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive
Keypad	No
Business Features	Document Viewer, Pushmail
Call Features	Loudspeaker
Handset Colors	Stealth Black, Polar White & Red

PLATFORM
Operating Freq	GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
OS	Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
User Interface	HTC Sense 4.0
Java	Yes
Processor	600 MHz Scorpion

DISPLAY
Size	3.5 Inches
Resolution	HVGA, 480 x 320 Pixels
Color	16 M

CAMERA
Primary Camera	Yes, 5 Megapixel
Secondary Camera	No
Video Recording	Yes
Other Camera Features	Auto Focus, Geo-tagging

DIMENSIONS
Size	60.6x107.2x11.95 mm
Weight	98 g

BATTERY
Type	Li-Ion, 1230 mAh

MEMORY & STORAGE
Internal	4 GB
Expandable Memory	microSD, upto 32 GB
Memory	512 MB RAM

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Internet Features	Email
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
3G	Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA
Wifi	Yes, 802.11 a/b/g/n
USB Connectivity	Yes, micro USB, v2
Tethering	Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support	Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
Bluetooth	Yes
Audio Jack	3.5 mm

MULTIMEDIA
Music Player	Yes, Supports MP3, eAAC, WAV
Video Player	Yes, Supports MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV, 3GP, 3G2, AVI
Sound Enhancement	Beats Audio
Ringtone	MP3, WAV

OTHER FEATURES
Call Memory	Yes
SMS Memory	Yes
Phone Book Memory	Yes
Sensors	Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, G-Sensor, Accelerometer
Additional Features	MMS Enabled, Calendar, NFC, Voice Input
Important Apps	Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Search

WARRANTY
	1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone & 1 year warranty for in the box accessories