The world is all set for the release of Samsung Galaxy S III. Although this phone is expected to give all others a run for their money, it's way beyond the reach of a large number of people who want a cheap and effective phone or those who still have an old phone and are looking to make the switch to a new smartphone. There are also several others who feel spending much on a mobile phone is plain outrageous but are on the lookout for something unique. We have compiled the list of the cheapest and the best phones in terms of a) Price b)Durability c) Usage experience d) Call experience e) Other features & f)Pros & Cons.
1. Micromax A50 Super Ninja (Our Top Pick)
Truly a delight that Micromax has been able to launch a smartphone within the reach of every single person. The A50 boasts of a 3.1 Capacitive Touchscreen, Dual Sim, Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), 650MHz CPU, Wi-Fi, 2MP camera, good battery and Its own version of a Voice assistant A.I.S.H.A. which is somewhat like Siri but a long way to go. The touchscreen is effortless with an occasional lag.Calling is okay and having the android gives you access to millions of apps for work and play .Unlike some other smartphones in this category, it supports Flash and Java as well. All this is enough to put it on the top of our list. As it was launched at the start of this May, it's too early to comment on its durability and some other features where some smartphones start to lag after sometime. At this price we decided to leave out the cons because we can't really complaint too much on it.
Average Price : Rs. 4,850
2. HTC Explorer
We don't even know where to begin with this one. From the moment we had it in our hands it was a sheer delight using it. HTC has lived up to its reputation on this phone. While having a 600MHz Cortex A5 CPU, HTC combines it with a Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon Chipset and an Adreno 200 GPU to make it the fastest phone in this segment.It also has a 512 Mb RAM and 512 Rom but the internal memory after being used up by android and stock apps comes out to 90-105 mb which is lower than some other phones. Featuring Android 2.3(gingerbread) and combining it with the latest HTC Sense UI 3.5 makes sure effortless usage. Sturdy enough to withstand a few shocks and crystal clear sound while making calls. HTC has also ensured good speakers in this. The camera is 3.15 MP good enough for casual shots. It also has an option of different colours in an appeal to the youth.
The Cons: You won't get a SD card or a headset with this phone so you need to buy separately. No Flash with the Camera.You will have to get a few apps separately to deal with the low internal memory such as "App to SD"
If you don't mind these problems then go for it.
Average Price: Rs. 8500
3. Samsung Wave-Y(Young) S5380
This one's another smartphone specially recommended for those who aren't very keen on Android or want to get their hands on something new and different. The Wave-Y Features Samsung's Proprietary OS Bada 2.0 which itself borrows heavily from android but is more unique and thus allows Samsung to add several features which Android phones do not. Its other features include 832MHz CPU, 3.2 inch Capacitive touchscreen, Wifi, and A 2MP camera. Samsung's Touchwiz UI works pretty well on the Bada Platform and there's not much lag and the screen is decent. Sound quality is okay but nothing to write home about. The call feature was slightly irritating due to lack of smart dial and lack of secondary micro phone for noise cancellation but still worked pretty well.It's features for a low price makes it one of our picks,
The Cons: Bada is still new in the market thus giving you a limited choice of apps and a few that Samsung has developed.
Average Price: Rs. 6,500
4. Samsung Galaxy Y S5360
This phone has almost the same features as of the Wave Y running on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). The only difference is of a lower screen resolution for this phone. This can make the viewing experience a bit disappointing. If you want a start you can go with it but don't expect HD videos on it. Also its ARMv6 processor will not support flash upgrades which also means flash videos won't work and some apps which require flash won't work as well. However its neat package and easy feature makes it a good option for beginners. You can also go for the Galaxy Y duos which has the same features on dual sim for a slightly higher price
The Cons: Old processor, Low resolution screen
Average Price: Rs. 7,500
5. Nokia 500
Last but not least on our pick is the low cost smartphone from Nokia the Nokia 500. Powered by a 1GHz ARMv11 CPU it runs on the Symbian Anna platform (upgradable to the new Symbian Belle). It boasts of a 360X640 resolution 3.2 inch capacitive touch screen which is by far the best in this segment. A 5MP camera will give you good shots but there is no flash or auto focus. Also it's call quality is one of the best that anyone has seen and comes with removable colour covers. It also works perfectly on all types of 3G connections.
The cons: A lot of people have complained about lags in this phone however an upgrade to Symbian Belle sorts out most of them. Also we have noticed a poor web browser performance which you may improve by installing a different one. The ovi store may give you a choice of apps but it's not as comprehensive as Android. Lastly, the camera isn't up to the mark, though good for a few snaps.
Average Price : Rs. 9,250
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