Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

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Anil Satapathy

A glut of new phones last month has brought a sharp fall in prices. We take a look at the top five smartphones.

Cut throat competition has pushed down prices of new and older phones. This edition of our 'Top five mobile phones under Rs 10,000' has two smartphones that were earlier priced around Rs 15,000.

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Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

1. Samsung Galaxy Y S5360

It has still maintained its numero uno status purely on the basis of its specifications and price.

Currently priced at Rs 7,000, the Samsung Galaxy Y has impressive specifications like Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system with 830 MHz ARMv6 processor, 290 MB RAM and a 2 megapixel camera.

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Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Image: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360

In fact, it is one of the few smartphones under Rs 10,000 to feature Android 2.3, and that too with a powerful processor.

Galaxy Y comes with a 3-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen, Samsung's TouchWiz user interface and multi-touch function. It has 180 MB internal memory which can be expanded by up to 32 GB. Other features include WiFi b/g/n with hotspot, Bluetooth v3.0 A2DP, a 1200 mAh battery, 3G and A-GPS, making it an ideal choice if you're on a budget.

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Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

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2. LG Optimus Net P690

Not long ago this handset was priced around Rs 15,000 in India. However, several online retailers are selling this LG Optimus Net P690 for as low as Rs 9,999 now. This reduction is one of the prime factors for us to include this handset in this list.

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Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

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That does not mean Optimus Net disappoints as far as specifications or performance is concerned. The Optimus Net comes with a 3.2-inch capacitive touch screen with accelerometer and proximity sensor for better gaming. It has an Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system powered by an 800 MHz Qualcomm processor. This is only the second handset to feature Android 2.3 with above 800 MHz processor.

Its other features include a 3.15 megapixel camera, 32 GB expandable memory, WiFi b/g/n, WiFi Hotspot, DLNA capability, Li-ion 1500 mAh battery, A-GPS support etc.

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Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

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3. Nokia E5

Nokia has close to 60 per cent market share in India and has a product in almost every category -- be it the best feature phones or top of the line handsets. Though there are many more Nokia handsets within the Rs 5,000-Rs 10,000 price bracket, such as the Nokia C series X series phones, we zeroed in on the E5 for its specifications.

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Available for around Rs 9,000, Nokia E5 runs Symbian S 60 operating system on an ARM 11 600 MHz processor. Though Nokia has shifted focus to Windows Phone, it has promised to support Symbian for a couple of years to come. Besides, there are thousands of users in India who use Symbian devices and Nokia isn't likely to leave them in the lurch.

Nokia E5 has the best in the industry 5 megapixel camera with flash, 32 GB expandable memory slot, 2.36-inch display, 1200 mAh battery, A-GPS, Nokia Maps, Bluetooth, WiFi b/g etc.

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4. Micromax A70

Notwithstanding its very reasonable price of Rs 7,600, Micromax A70 3G comes with Android 2.2 Froyo operating system and a 600 MHz ARMv6 Qualcomm processor. Its 3.2-inch touchscreen is a capacitive one that supports multi touch input.

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Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Image: Micromax A70

A70 is the only handset in this list to feature dual cameras -- a 5 megapixel camera at the back and a front facing VGA one. Other noted features of Micromax A70 include a 1450 mAh battery, 32 GB expandable memory option, WiFi b/g with hotspot feature and Bluetooth.

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Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

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5. Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman

Mix Walkman qualifies for this list for its uniqueness and overall specs.

As the name signifies, its key feature is its Walkman. Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman comes with a Zappin key to search music. When pressed, the Zappin key opens a preview of the next track and lets you decide whether it is a favourite you want to listen to or not.

A Karaoke function also enables the vocal track from any song to be lowered instantly so you can sing along.

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Image: Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman

Though it's the only phone in this list to run on a Java operating system, it has a decent specification list with 3-inch scratch resistance display, 256 MB internal memory expandable memory up to 32 GB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 1000 mAh battery and 3.15 megapixel back camera.

It is priced at Rs 6,250, and is the cheapest phone in the list.

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