6. Asus Zenfone 5 (16 GB):

The Asus Zenfone 5 is among the very successful phones in this range since last year and, why not? It has got the 1.6 GHz Intel dual core processor with 2 GB RAM which delivers exceptional performance and good multi-tasking. The 5 inches HD screen and the display is very good, it has also got the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. One more thing I loved about the phone is, it has increased display sensitivity so you can use the phone even while wearing gloves, this is great for winter season. The phone’s design is sleek and beautiful. It has got good camera and it runs on the Android Kitkat, a good news is that, it will soon get the Android Lollipop update. This phone comes with two storage option 8 GB and 16 GB while both come with the expandable storage. The battery life of the phone is not too good but, its acceptable. Overall this phone has got most of the things right and gives a balanced user experience at this price.

PRICE	Rs. [wpws url="http://www.flipkart.com/asus-zenfone-5-a501cg/p/itme7rxf54vgqygr?pid=MOBDXZ9WZNZBG79S&affid=besttechgu" xpath="//*%5B@itemprop='price'%5D/@content" xpathdecode="1"] @  Rs.[wpws url="http://www.snapdeal.com/product/asus-zenfone-5-a501cg-gold/1671282722?utm_source=aff_prog&utm_campaign=afts&offer_id=16&aff_id=10737" selector=".payBlkBig"] @  Rs.[wpws url="http://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B00LOBKDTC?&creativeASIN=B00LOBK6XA&linkCode=w01&linkId=ESY2LVESVJU4JGGV&ref_=as_sl_pc_ss_til&tag=betegu-21" selector="#priceblock_ourprice"] @
OS	Android v4.3 (Jelly Bean), Upgradable to v4.4 (KitKat)
CPU	Dual Core 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z2560 Processor with Intel Hyper Threading Technology
RAM	2 GB RAM
SCREEN	5.0 inches, IPS capacitive touchscreen
DISPLAY	1280 x 720 pixels, 294 ppi pixel density
SIM	Dual SIM, GSM + GSM
CAMERA	Primary Camera: 8 MP, Secondary Camera: 2 MP, Flash: Yes
MEMORY	Internal Storage 16 GB, microsd expandable upto 64 GB
BATTERY	Non-removable Li-Po 2110 mAh battery
OTHERS	3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS

                               

7. Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo:

You can get great specs from many companies but still there is a room for Samsung, for the kind of brand value and service it offers. Talking about the S3 Neo, it is Samsung’s old warrior in a refreshed form but, it is actually a very good device and can be a good choice if you want to buy a good compact Samsung phone. It sports a more comfortable screen size of 4.8 inches and it has got a great display if you want a phone from a reputed international brand at this price. It features a Super AMOLED HD display with 306 ppi pixel density. The camera and the battery life of the phone is not amongst the best but they are acceptable. The phone is very good on storage with its 16 GB internal and 64 GB expandable memory. Overall, the S3 Neo can be a good choice if you are looking for a better design and a comfortable screen size which is not too big. If you want a Samsung phone, increasing your budget a little and going with the newly launched Galaxy J5 @ 11,999 Rs will be a much better deal.

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OS	Android 4.3 (Jellybean), Upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
CPU	Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 Processor
RAM	1.5 GB RAM
SCREEN	4.8 inches, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
DISPLAY	720 x 1280 pixels, 306 ppi pixel density
SIM	Dual SIM
CAMERA	Rear Camera: 8 MP, Front Camera: 1.9 MP, LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY	Internal Storage 16 GB, microsd expandable upto 64 GB
BATTERY	Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
OTHERS	3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS,

                              

8. HTC Desire 526G Plus:

In a series of new comeback launches from HTC, the Desire 526G is another promising phone. It wins you in the first impression with its beautiful design which is quite similar to the early generation HTC smartphones. But the specifications of the phone are decent. It sports an Octa-core 1.7 GHz Processor with 1 GB of RAM which makes the phone smooth and lag-free. It has a 4.7 inches screen with a screen resolution of 540 x 960 pixels turning out 234 ppi pixel density. Well this is not amongst the best but if you are buying among HTC, Sony, LG in this range you have to satisfy with it only. The phone has good 8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera and an LED flash at the back. It supports dual sim, has 8 GB internal storage which can be expanded upto 32 GB and has decent battery life with the 2000 mAh battery. Overall, it is a decent phone.

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OS	Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)
CPU	Octa-core 1.7 GHz Processor
RAM	1 GB RAM
SCREEN	4.7 inches, Capacitive touchscreen
DISPLAY	540 x 960 pixels, 234 ppi pixel density
SIM	Dual SIM
CAMERA	Rear Camera: 8 MP, Front Camera: 2 MP, LED Flash: Yes
MEMORY	Internal Storage 8 GB, microsd expandable upto 32 GB
BATTERY	Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
OTHERS	3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS

                              

9. InFocus M530:

The American company InFocus has recently entered in India with some of the high specced quality smartphones. The M530 is one among those, looks wise it is decent, it has metallic bezels and the back panel has soft matte finish although, the phone is little bulky weighing 176 grams. It has 5.5 inches screen with HD display, the display quality is decent. The phone is powered by 2 GHz MediaTek MT6595 Octa Core Processor coupled with 2 GB RAM and has very good performance. The phone runs on top of Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The speciality of the phone lies in the camera department. It has a 13 MP rear and a whooping 13 MP front camera as well, both the rear and the front cameras come with LED flash. The rear camera comes with f/1.8 aperture, OIS & Dual Tone LED flash and has decent picture quality while the 13 MP front camera comes with f/2.2 aperture, wide-angle lens and Soft LED flash which is great, it completely wins over the competition. No other phone gives a 13 MP front camera at this price. It has 16 GB of internal storage which is expandable. The phone supports dual sim and 4G. The 3100 mAh Li-ion battery gives a good battery life. Overall, specifications wise this is a great smartphone, it has a decent real world performance also but the company needs to settle down in India to provide a better overall customer experience, still it can be a great choice if you can take little risks.

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OS	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
CPU	2 GHz MediaTek MT6595 Octa Core Processor
RAM	2 GB RAM
SCREEN	5.5 inches, IPS Capacitive Touchscreen protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 2
DISPLAY	HD (720 x 1280 pixels), 267 ppi pixel density
SIM	Dual SIM
CAMERA	Rear Camera: 13 MP, Flash: Dual LED Flash | Front Camera: 13 MP, Flash: Yes
STORAGE	Internal Storage 16 GB, microsd expandable upto 64 GB
BATTERY	3100 mAh Li-ion Battery
BODY	Weight: 176 grams, Thickness: 8.9 mm
OTHERS	4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS

10. Meizu M1 Note:

Meizu, another Chinese brand recently entered India with a great phablet Meizu M1 Note. The phone packs some great specs at a very low price. Design wise the phone looks good and pretty much inspired by the iPhone 5C. It runs on the 64-bit Octa-core 1.7 GHz Mediatek MT6752 Processor coupled with 2 GB RAM and has a very good performance. It has a 5.5 inches Full HD screen with 403 ppi pixel density which is great, the screen is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It has a 13 MP rear camera with ƒ/2.2 aperture lens and Dual LED flash, it also has a 5 MP front camera. The quality of both the cameras is decent, the phone camera is very fast and clicks images instantly without any shutter lags. It runs Flyme 4.0 OS on top of the older Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat). The Flyme OS looks beautiful and comes with many features and options for customizations. The phone comes with 16 GB internal storage but a major drawback is that it can’t be expanded. It supports Dual sim and 4G. The 3140 mAh battery gives the phone a good battery backup. The phone looks great and powerful on paper and was launched to compete with the top phones in this range like the Asus Zenfone 2 & Xiaomi Mi 4i well, specifications wise it does that but other companies have established a better After Sales service in India and there is no clear information about the Meizu Service centres in India as of now. We mailed the company to find out more details about the service centres in India but unfortunately, the company din’t responded to our mail, looks like they are not serious when it comes to service! Overall, we can say that if you like the phone and can take some risks you can go with it but for most users, it will be better to see how the company reacts to user complaints & after sales service demands.

PRICE	Rs. 9,999 @
OS	Flyme 4.0 OS based on Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat)
CPU	64-bit Octa-core 1.7 GHz Mediatek MT6752 Processor
RAM	2 GB RAM
SCREEN	5.5 inches, IGZO capacitive touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
DISPLAY	1080 x 1920 pixels, 403 ppi pixel density
SIM	Dual SIM
CAMERA	Rear Camera: 13 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Yes Dual-LED Flash
MEMORY	Internal Storage 16 GB, microsd unexpandable
BATTERY	Non-removable 3140 mAh battery
OTHERS	4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS