Affordable Dual Camera System: Micromax Evok Dual Note

All the dual camera smartphones currently available are in premium range, at least in India. Micromax has now released a sub 10K INR device - Evok Dual Note - that makes it for the first affordable dual camera system. The phone will be available exclusively on Flipkart from 22nd August.

Source: http://www.micromaxinfo.com/mobile-phones/smartphones/evok-mobiles/evok-dual-note

Marshmallow Handset below 5K

It has been quite a while since Android 6.0 aka Marshmallow has been released, but it is very difficult to find any affordable handsets that come with Android 6.0, or even promise an upgrade to this version. With Lava P7, at least the later assumption changes. Lava claims that the P7  priced below 5K on Flipkart and other sites will be upgraded to 6.0

"Cheapest 4G phone" : Lenovo A6000

Lenovo is releasing A6000, dubbed the cheapest 4G phone in India next week (Feb 4), exclusively on Flipkart (see here).

The phone seems pretty well speced, although is not running Android 5.0 and probably does not have a gorilla glass as well. There are other interesting things though: it has got a stereo digital Dolby speaker (not even many flagships have this), 4G dual sim and is light weight at 128 grams. 128 grams is quite light for a 5" display phone.

Lumia 530 : now available at lower prices

Well it has been quite a while, but now Lumia 530 is available with online retailers like Flipkart for a reduced price of 5.5K. I still feel it should be just below 5K, though.

 

Kitkat phones are getting super cheap: Intex Aqua T2 @ 2699 INR

Intex has launched Intex Aqua T2 @ 2699 INR and is available from Flipkart.

At this price you get a dual core processor, with 256MB RAM and 512MB internal storage, along with 2MB rear shooter (with LED flash) and a VGA front camera. In terms of sensors there is only one: the gravity sensor. The screen is a 3.5" HVGA display, which is reasonable at this price point. It also comes with the latest version of Android, which makes these phones ultra affordable, a segment that is being targeted by Firefox OS.

Asus Fonepad 7: affordable tablet phone

Well I am not sure how to classify this, but Asus Fonepad 7 is a tablet as well as phone, and it is dual SIM. The only terrible thing is the camera, it is very bad by today's standards in this price range. Saving face? ... the big screen!

Digiflip pro: Affordable but powerful tablet from Flipkart

Flipkart and Intel have introduced a range new Intel powered affordable but powerful tablets. The base model costs only INR 5,999/- and comes with a host of offers and free bees. A very good buy for kids, or people who want a bigger screen for their computing needs.

Redmi 1s: Now going to be sold at INR 5,999

Flipkart and Xiomi have announced pre-registration of Redmi 1s and is not priced at INT 5,999/-
At this price it is made to kill off the Moto E market.

Karbonn A1 + Super : another affordable Kitkat

Feature phones are dead. They are really. If you plan to get a feature phone, you may as well be dumb, or might really want some super good battery life.
Karboon A1 + Super is just another reason to not get a feature phone but a full smartphone with the latest Android OS on it. That too well below 4K INR.

Asus Zenfone : Intel Inside afforadables

Intel has been trying hard to put its x86 chips on smartphones, albeit with pretty less success. With the introduction of Asus Zenfones, they might have a winner. The Zenfone 4 and 5, are both priced below 10K. Where as Zenfone 4 competes directly with Moto E, the Zenfone 5 offeres premium features like 8MB camera, and 2GB RAM at an affordable price range. If you are interested in buying these, head to Flipkart (Zenfone 4 and Zenfone 5)

New affordable mobile from Karbonn @ Flipkart

With the success of Moto E, every one seems to like exclusivity. This time it is Karbonn and they are launching four smartphones on Flipkart, all well below 5K. What is good is two of these come with latest Android Kitkat OS. Check out this link to purchase from Flipkart.

Karbonn A50s : resets the base smartphone specs

Karbonn A50s launched exclusively on Flipkart defines what a base smartphone specs and price would be. It is below 3K INR, well to be precise it is 2790 INR. And that is super affordable. I am not sure about the performance aspects of the phone, but the specs look great on paper. I may evaluate this phone once I get hold of it. The only sore point I have about the phone is the Android OS version is not Kitkat, but Jellybean.
On and just so as to 'rub it on' Moto E, this piece has got an front facing camera as well as a flash for the the main camera.
There were recent reports of Firefox OS finally entering Indian markets, but with a product like Karbonn A50s, Mozilla will have to keep the price tags on their mobiles to something like 1.5K to actually make any dent. Point is A50s is a full Android phone, where as Firefox OS is relatively new, and has quite immature ecosystem.

Moto E : available again on Flipkart

... Soon!

If you missed the previous slot of getting your hands on to the Moto E, Flipkart has announced that it will be up for grabs again starting at 11 am IST on 23rd May 2014. Head straight here: Flipkart Buy Moto E