Best Android phones below Rs.10,000

BANGALORE, INDIA: Be it ease-of-use technology or affordability, there is no denying the ever rising popularity of Android devices. Here are five best Android phones that suit your budget.

1. SAMSUNG GALAXY Y (Rs. 7200)

With the three-inch touch screen and Android 2.3 Gingerbread interface, you can indulge in over 200,000 apps on the Android Market. This Smartphone is featured with Android 2.3 Gingerbread and is powered by 830 MHz ARMv6 processor. With 17-hour battery back-up for 2G, its 2 megapixel camera allows single shot, smile shot and panoramic clicks. With trendy and compact design, this device is optimized with 832 MHz high speed processor and 7.2 Mbps downloading speed.

KEY FEATURES

User Memory: 160MB support microSDHC card (expandable up to 32GB)

Weight: 97g

830 MHz processor

2 MP camera

Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery

2. DELL XCD 35 (Rs.8699)

If you are looking for a good 3G experience with best connectivity, including Wi-Fi, this smartphone can be your pick. With thousands of apps through Android marketplace, it comes with 200 MB internal memory and expandable up to 16 GB. It is slim with 3.5 inch display screen and powered by 600 MHz ARM 11. The most effective GPS will ensure you are never stranded anywhere.

KEY FEATURES

Android 2.2 (Froyo)

600 MHz processor

3.2 MP camera

USB 2.0 with High Speed

1250 mAh Li_ion battery

3. ACER BETOUCH E110 (Rs.6300)

With 3G connectivity, one can enjoy movies, music and a whole bunch of games and applications at all times. Simply slip a micro-SD card into the handy slot and you have up to 32 GB of storage space to fill. With long battery life aided by 150 mAh battery, the phone has 2.8” resistive screen.

KEY FEATURES

2.8” (QVGA) resistive screen

5-way navi key

3G and Bluetooth connectivity

Nemo Player

Built-in GPS

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4. HTC EXPLORER (Rs. 7990)

If you don't mind the slow processor speed or the smaller screen then this phone is a good choice. The 3.15 megapixel camera provides a unique photo experience. Powered with Android 2.3, the phone weighs 108 gm. This is most preferred for quality photos.

KEY FEATURES

TFT capacitive touchscreen 3.2 inch

Memory expandable to 32GB

Camera: 3.15 MP

Weight 108 g

Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)

HTML, Adobe Flash

5. MICROMAX A 70 (Rs. 6700)

The 3.2-inch full touch screen display mobile phone runs on Android Froyo. Featuring high speed 3G HSDPA connectivity and Wireless LAN WiFi support with Wi-Fi hotspot, it is 3G enabled. The phone has 5 megapixel camera without flash, but there have been satisfactory feedback on picture quality.

KEY FEATURES

Android 2.2 (Froyo)

5 MP Camera

8.1 cm Full touch capacitive screen

3G Enabled

32GB Expandable Memory