Explore the best Android smartphone in the Rs 10,000-20,000 budget range from this curated list.

Just earlier this week, Motorola re-entered the Indian handset market with its Moto G Android smartphone which comes with a 4.5 inch display. The phone went out of stock within hours of its launch. This has re-ignited the debate of best Android handsets in the Rs 10,000-20,000 segment.

So here we have listed five Android smartphones that are considered best as of now in the price bracket mentioned above.

Motorola Moto G

Motorola Moto G comes packed with ample features and that too at a fantastic price point. It comes in 8 GB and 16 GB storage option but there is no memory card slot. The 8 GB version costs Rs 12,499 while the latter is priced at Rs 13,999.

The Moto G flaunts a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display offering great viewing angles and supports 1280x720 pixel resolution. The display has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection also. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor and 1 GB RAM. At the rear, it has a 5 megapixel camera, capable of recording HD videos. There is an LED flash in the back panel as well while in the front, the handset has a modest 1.3 megapixel camera.

Other important features of Moto G include dual SIM, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, FM Radio, and non-removable 2070 mAh battery. The Moto G is expected to get Android 4.4 KitKat update in the coming week.

Micromax Canvas Turbo A250

Micromax introduced the Canvas Turbo A250 smartphone with fanfare by roping a Hollywood star as a brand ambassador. The Canvas Turbo A250 is powered by a quad core 1.5 GHz MediaTek MT6589T mobile processor which is paired with 2 GB RAM. Micromax has used 5 inch IPS LCD display with full 1080p HD native resolution in the phone which is quite a feat for a mid-tier device.

The Micromax Canvas Turbo A250 features a 13 megapixel rear camera which is assisted by an LED flash at the back. The phone has a 5 megapixel wide-angle camera in the front for video calls too. Apart from its 16 GB on-board storage, the phone comes with 32 GB micro SD card slot as well.

Canvas Turbo runs Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean update. For music enthusiasts, there is a stereo FM radio in the phone which has WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS with APS support, accelerometer, compass, and a non-removable 2000 mAh battery as well.

LG G Pro Lite Dual

LG has introduced G Pro variant, dubbed as G Pro Lite Dual, in India which is now avaialble for around Rs 18,000. The G Pro Lite Dual offers a 5.5 inch IPS LCD touchscreen with 960 x 540 pixel resolution.

This dual SIM has a dual core 1 GHz MediaTek MT6577 mobile processor, PowerVR SGX531 graphics chip, and 1 GB RAM. This smartphone comes loaded with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update that runs nicely on the large screen. Apart from 8 GB on-board storage, it has a memory card slot for up to a 32 GB micro SD card. At the back, the phone has an 8 megapixel camera with autofocus and capability to record 720p HD videos. In low light, you can use its LED flash light for illumination. In the front lies a 1.3 megapixel camera for video calls.

Besides, the LG G Pro Lite Dual has dual band WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 and GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS support. This freshly launched smartphone comes packed with a 3140 mAh battery.

Karbonn Titanium X

The 9.9 mm thin Karbonn Titanium X features a 5-inch IPS LCD display with full HD (1080p) resolution. It has a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM, and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system. The Titanium X has 16 GB on-board storage apart from a 32 GB micro SD slot. Karbonn has promised to push Android 4.4 KitKat in February 2014 for this device. This happens to be one unique smartphone with Flash for front facing 5 megapixel camera.

At the back, the phone sports a 13 megapixel camera that claims to be capable of recording HD quality videos. It though only has a single SIM that supports 3G network. The Titanium X touts a 2300 mAh battery.

Intex Aqua Octa

This was Intex's first smartphone with an octa core processor. Its 6-inch IPS LCD touchscreen display comes with One Glass Solution and 720p solution. This smartphone is powered by the True Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 mobile chipset and 2 GB RAM. This powerful hardware enables the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean run smoothly on this phablet. Intex has provided 16 GB internal storage and a 32 GB MicroSD card int he Aqua Octa.

At the back, the phone has a 13 megapixel camera and an LED flash that can record full HD videos. In the front lies a 5 megapixel camera for video calls. The phone has several pre-integrated apps like Auto Call recorder, Matrabhasha, Intex Cloud, Intex Play and NQ Vault. Intex Aqua Octa comes with a modest 2300 mAh battery.

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  CHIPSET

  • Type
  • Frequency

  • MT 6589
  • 1.2 GHz

  SCREEN

  • Screen Size (Cm)
  • Screen Resolution
  • Screen Graphics
  • Screen Type
  • Colour Depth

  • 12.7 cm
  • 1280*720
  • HD
  • IPS
  • True color(16.7 M)

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  CAMERA

  • Resolution - Rear
  • Resolution - Front
  • Flash
  • Focus
  • Special Modes
  • Resolution Recording & Playback

  • 13.0 MP - 4160*2120
  • 5.0 MP- 2560*1920
  • Yes
  • Rear AF, Front FF
  • 6+ face detecton, Scene mode, 99 Continous (Burst) mode, Smile detection, Photosolid, High Dynamic Range Synthesis, 4 direction Panorama, Effects Library, Geo-tagging, Touch focus
  • 1920*1088 (Full HD), 3gp

  BATTERY

  • Battery Capacity
  • Standby Time (hrs)
  • Talktime (hrs)

  • 2000 mAh
  • 220
  • 8
  CONNECTIVITY

  • Frequency Band
  • Network
  • HSPA (Mbps) - Download
  • HSPA (Mbps) - Upload
  • Wi-fi
  • Bluetooth
  • Location : GPS

  • 900/1800/1900/850 MHz + 2100 MHz
  • GPRS, EDGE, HSPA
  • 42
  • 11
  • Yes
  • V 4.0
  • Yes
  
  
  STORAGE

  • RAM
  • ROM
  • Memory - Apps
  • Memory - Internal Storage
  • Expandable Memory
  • Sensors

  • 1GB
  • 16 GB NAND Flash
  • 2.4 GB
  • 10 GB
  • 32 GB
  • Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, G-Sensor
  
  
  CONNECTOR

  • USB - Version
  • USB - Micro USB
  • Ear Jack
  • Dual Sim Support

  • USB 3.0
  • Micro USB (5 pin)
  • 3.5mm
  • Yes
  APPLICATIONS

  • Apps
  • Games

  • Hook Up, kingsoft Office Suite, M! Live, M! Zone +, M! Security, Spuul, Hike, Foneclay, Music Hub, Opera, GMS
  • Game Hub, NFS, Fruit Devil, Dark man
  MULTIMEDIA

  • Video Formats Supported
  • Video Resolution
  • Video Frame Rate
  • Audio Formats Supported
  • FM

  • 3GP, MP4, AVI
  • 1920*1080p
  • 30 fps
  • MP3, MIDI, AAC, AMR, WAV
  • Yes
  DESIGN
  • Weight(in gms)
  • Dimensions (in mm)
  • Color Options Available
  • Flip Cover

  • 158
  • 144.5*73*8.9
  • Grey, White
  • Yes
  KEY FEATURES
  • Operating System
  • Screen Size
  • Rear Camera Resolution
  • Front Camera Resolution
  • Processor
  • Battery Capacity
  • Connectivity Options
  • Warranty Available
  • Phone Accessories

  • Android Jellybean 4.2.1
  • 12.7 Cms (5)
  • 13.0 MP
  • 5.0 MP
  • 1.2 GHz Quad Core
  • 2000 mAh
  • 3G/Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/USB
  • 1 Year
  • Charger, Handsfree, USB Cable, Flip Cover

  
  

Local mobile handset maker Micromax on Monday launched Canvas 4 at a price of Rs17,999 and said it was eyeing the number one spot in the local smartphone market.

“We have 24.3% market share in the smartphone category as on April 2013, as per Cybermedia Media Research...we want to go to top,” Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma said.

Canvas 4 has received pre-order bookings for 11,500 units.

The handset has a 5.0-inch D (720X1280) display and is powered by 1.2HGz quad-core processor. It runs Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean.

Equipped with a 13MP camera with image sensor, Canvas 4 offers advanced shooting experience with face detection, photosolid to increase precision, geo-tagging, touch focus, smile and face detection, four direction panorama and 1080p video recorder. It also offers a 5MP front camera.

It also offers features such as blow to unlock and pop-up play, wherein a user can watch a video while previewing another one.

The phone has wi-fi, GPS, bluetooth and micro-USB for connectivity.

“Canvas 4 combines great functionality and style, complemented by an entire eco-system of applications that directly address the needs of our evolving consumers,” said Rahul Sharma, co-founder, Micromax, said.

On the recent growth of company, Deepak Mehrotra, CEO, Micromax said, “We are very excited with the consistent growth of the brand in India, and with the launch of Canvas 4 we are confident that the brand would continue to reach newer heights.”

The company has sold over a million units of Canvas series in the last three months.  The series has 10 models in the range of Rs6,000 to Rs18,000.

Specifications:

Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean

5.0-inch HD (720x1280) display

1.2GHz quad-core processor

1GB RAM

16GB internal storage (expandable up to 32GB through microSD card)

13PM rear camera

5MP front camera

2,000 mAh battery

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, etc.

courtesy: TOI Tech Apr 18, 2013, 02.00PM IST

Indigenous mobile phone manufacturer Micromax is all set to launch its first 3D smartphone in next few days.

The model - likely to be named Canvas 3D A115 - runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean).

Other than the 3D feature, Canvas A115 will have hardware specs inferior to its predecessor Canvas HD.

According to unconfirmed sources, the phone will have a 5-inch display with 800x480p resolution, 1GHz dual-core CPU and 1GB RAM. It is likely to sport an 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 2MP front camera, 4GB internal storage and microSD support.

Micromax is expected to price Canvas 3D A115 around Rs 15,000.

Speculation is rife though the phone will have 3D interface, but not 3D playback capabilities. LG Optimus 3D, priced around Rs 26,000, is currently the only phone that supports 3D playback in the Indian market.

Phones with 3D screens that have now been discontinued due to lack of an enthusiastic response include Spice View D and HTC Evo 3D.

However, Micromax seems optimistic of a good uptake of its 3D offering. The phone is one of the 30 its CEO Deepak Mehrotra had earlier announced the company will launch this year.

The vast and diverse range at low price points is part of Micromax's ambitious plans to emerge as the largest phone seller in India, ahead of Nokia and market leader Samsung.

In smartphones, Micromax has scored quite well recently with its entry-level Canvas A110 and mid-range Canvas HD A116 phablets respectively. The company is facing a severe shortage of Canvas HD and has not been able to get its supplies in order, leading to a waiting period of up to two weeks.

As the company gears up to announce the phone next week, online retailer Saholic has already listed the device on its website, though it has not listed the price of the smartphone, or when it will be available.

In January, Micromax claimed it has emerged the biggest retailer of phablets in Q4 2012 with 1.98 lakh shipments, ahead of Samsung's 1.89 lakh units in the same period.

According to market research firm IDC, Micromax was the second biggest smartphone maker in India in the last quarter of 2012.

NEW DELHI: The smartphone patent war has finally reached India. Acting on a suit filed by telecom giant Ericsson, the Delhi High Court has told mobile maker Micromax to pay royalties on every phone and tablet it sells as part of an interim arrangement before the two firms finalise their patent deal by April 9.

Justice Manmohan in a recent order gave his nod to an interim arrangement on payment of royalties by Micromax to Ericsson for using some features of the latter's patents relating to 2G, 3G and Edge technology. The money will be deposited in the court as per the arrangement till the dispute is finally settled.

The agreement between the two companies — known as a FRAND (fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory terms) license agreement — will operate for one month. According to it, Micromax will pay anywhere between 1.25% - 2% of sale price as royalty per phone and tablet.

Incidentally, Ericsson had also filed a suit against Samsung in the US in November, alleging infringement of its Wi-Fi and 4G patents. Samsung countersued the company last week.

The HC order came after Ericsson approached the court seeking over Rs 100 crore as damages from Micromax. The agreement says that Micromax and Customs department will intimate Ericsson whenever a consignment of devices arrives at customs so that a representative from Ericsson can inspect it. It clarifies that once Ericsson conducts an inspection of each consignment and informs Customs it has no objection to its release, the same will be immediately handed over to Micromax so that it can take its custody.

Speaking to TOI, advocate Pratibha Singh, who represented Ericsson in the case, welcomed the HC interim order . "This shows Indian courts can decide very complex patent litigation swiftly," she said.

A Micromax spokesperson said the company is negotiating with Ericsson. "Micromax is committed to negotiating a FRAND licence with Ericsson as has Ericsson undertaken to providing a FRAND licence to Micromax. Since the matter is pending before the Hon'ble court it would be incorrect for Micromax to make any further statements on the matter," said the spokesperson.

The tussle between Micromax and Ericsson is latest in the series of high-profile patent fights within the smartphone industry. As the popularity of smartphones grows, especially those powered by Google's Android operating system, a number of companies have been attacked with patents. The most high-profile of these cases has been the ongoing fight between Samsung and Apple.

The two companies are involved in tens of court cases in several countries. Other than these two, Motorola, Nokia, Microsoft, Oracle, Google, Sony , HTC, LG, Ericsson — and now Micromax — are part of court fights involving smartphone patents.

Just a few days ago Google chairman Eric Schmidt said that companies are using patent fights to stifle competition. "A number of companies, led by the telecommunications industry decided to use patents to stop innovation... Apple sued Samsung in a number of courts trying to essentially not allow Samsung's products into the market," said Schmidt.