The mid-range segment, especially the Rs 10,000-Rs 20,000, has seen the most activity in recent times. Notably, this is the segment that has the most number of octa core smartphones. In this segment, high end quad core smartphones of Indian smartphone makers share space with the mid-range offerings of MNC companies.
In recent times, this segment saw many new comers including the Huawei Honor 3C, LG L80, Panasonic P81 etc. Thus selecting five handsets from all these competitive handsets was a tough task. Hence, we gave due attention to the combination of price and feature while selecting these five devices.
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, so we recommend the 16 GB version. 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 1280×720 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 runs on Android 4.4 KitKat.
To read its detailed review, click here.
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Intex Aqua Octa
This is 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 its 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.
Currently it is retailing for around Rs 16,000 and if your budget is a bit less, then you can check out the iBerry Nuclea X which too has an octa core processor and is available for Rs 14,990. Another octa core phone worth checking out is the Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus which has the latest Android KitKat operating system as well.
Those who want to explore the Windows Phone devices, Nokia Lumia 1320 is a great option.
The Nokia Lumia 1320 features a 6 inch touchscreen that has 1280×720 pixels resolution. This display has wide viewing angle and has Corning Gorilla Glass protection. It has Windows 8 operating system and a 1.7 GHz Snapdragon S4 dual core processor and 1 GB RAM.
The 9.8 mm thick Lumia 1320 has a huge 3400 mAh battery that promises 21 hours of 3G talktime. It has decent 8 GB internal storage and an expandable storage slot that can accommodate a micro SD card of up to 64 GB capacity. Moreover, it has a 5 megapixel rear camera and a front camera as well for selfies.
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If you want a smartphone with long battery life along with decent performance, then Lenovo P780 is an ideal choice.
It comes with a mammoth 4000 mAh battery that offers beyond two days’ usage on medium usage (Lenovo claims 43 hours of 2G talktime). The Lenovo P780 has everything that makes it a decent handset.
To start with, the P780 comes with a 5 inch touchscreen with high definition resolution. This Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system based device is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad core processor and 1 GB RAM. The handset has 8 GB of internal storage and a micro SD card slot that can accommodate a 32 GB micro SD card.
You can read its complete review here.
Once launched for a heafty price of Rs 34,490, it is now available for less than Rs 20,000. The LG Optimus 4X HD has a 4.7 inch IPS touchscreen with HD resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Though it comes with Android ICS version, LG has recently issued the Android KitKat version for the smartphone. It is armed with the Nvidia Tegra 3 quad core processor, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and a 64 GB micro SD card slot.
The Optimus 4X HD has an 8 megapixel rear camera and a 1.3 megapixel front camera. It has a 2150 mAh battery. This single SIM based smartphone has 3G connectivity, WiFi, DLNA, Bluetooth, Micro USB port, and GPS.
This is our top 5 and do not forget to mention your choice of best five smartphones in this segment.