That time is gone when you had to pay a plenty of money for getting a feature packed smartphone. The present scenario reveals everything crystal clear and shows low-budget smartphones are competing with high-budget smartphones in terms of specifications and quality also, and without cutting your pocket for plenty you can get your desired features at a low price.

There are three spectacular smartphones which can be perfect for you if your budget is around 10,000 Rs, Lenovo K3 Note, Yu Yureka Plus and Asus Zenfone 2 Laser. Lenovo already had some devices under this range but this time Lenovo came up with the best – The Lenovo K3 Note which has enhanced the popularity of Lenovo. Yu Yureka Plus, which is as an enhanced version of the Yu Yureka which was a good hit for Yu. Lastly, Asus is emerging with many great smartphones and Asus Zenfone 2 Laser is one of the example of it.

All the 3 smartphones come with a big 5.5 inches screen but have some special features which are suitable for different types of customers. So, to help you choose the best we have done a detailed comparison of these three smartphones. Let’s start with comparing their specifications.

Lenovo K3 Note Vs Yu Yureka Plus Vs Zenfone 2 Laser:

	Lenovo K3 Note	Yu Yureka Plus	Zenfone 2 Laser
PRICE	Rs 9,999 @	Rs 8,999 @	Rs 9,999 @
OS	Android OS, v5.0(Lollipop)	Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop)	Android OS, v5.0(Lollipop)
CPU	Octa-core 1.7 GHz Mediatek processor	Qcta-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor	Quad-Core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
RAM	2 GB RAM	2 GB RAM	2 GB RAM
SCREEN	5.5 inches, IPS capacitive touchscreen	5.5 inches, IPS capacitive touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass 3	5.5 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass 4
DISPLAY	1080 x 1920 pixels, 401 ppi pixel density	1080 x 1920 pixels, 401 ppi pixel density	1280 x 720 pixels, 267 ppi pixel density
SIM	Dual Sim	Dual Sim	Dual Sim
CAMERA	Primary Camera: 13 MP, Secondary Camera: 5 MP, Flash: Yes	Primary Camera: 13 MP, Secondary Camera: 5 MP, Flash: Yes	Primary Camera: 13 MP, Secondary Camera: 5 MP, Flash: Yes
MEMORY	Internal Storage 16 GB, microSD Expandable upto 32 GB	Internal Storage 16 GB, microSD Expandable upto 32 GB	Internal Storage 16 GB, microSD Expandable upto 128 GB
BATTERY	Li-ion 3000 mAh battery	Li-Po 2500 mAh battery	Li-Po 3000 mAh battery
OTHERS	3G, 4G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS	3G, 4G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS	3G, 4G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS

The above specs sheet may confuse you even more as all three smartphones sports many similar features. Choosing a smartphone should be a simple job and to make your job simplest we will study each smartphone in details. So, let’s get into their vault one by one.

Lenovo K3 Note:

Lenovo took the initiative of bringing highly specked smartphones at a low price by launching Lenovo A6000 and A7000 which took the market by storm as they were offering a specs sheet competing with high-budget smartphones. And the Lenovo K3 Note came as a complete powerhouse which dominated the sub 10k segment and is still a hot favorite for many.

The Lenovo K3 Note sports a 5.5-inch IPS display with a Full HD resolution (1080 x 1920 pixels) which produces great colors and makes the screen look attractive. The smartphone is powered by Mediatek octa-core processor clocked at 1.7 GHz which is coupled with 2 GB of RAM, to give you a smooth and lag-free performance. It runs on Android OS, v5.0 Lollipop with Vibe UI skin on top.

This smartphone features a good 13 MP rear camera with Dual-LED flash and a 5 MP front camera for selfie freaks. It has 16 GB internal storage and expandable storage up to 32 GB via Micro SD card. It is a Dual Sim 4G smartphone with great features. The smartphone is backed by a good 2,900 mAh battery which lasts for long time. Priced at Rs. 9,999 only it offers a great set of specifications. The smartphone is available in Pearl White, Onyx Black and Laser Yellow colors.

Overall, it is a great phone with powerful features at a great price. A value for money deal!

Yu Yureka Plus:

When Micromax brought Yu Yureka in the sub 10k segment it gained a lot of popularity and positive response. As a result of this success, Micromax came up with Yu Yureka Plus which is a slightly upgraded version of the prior one. The Yu Yureka Plus flaunts a better display and faster sensor over Yu Yureka, however the 2500 mAh battery remains the same like its predecessor which is quite a drawback.

Yu Yureka Plus sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a Full HD resolution (1080 x 1920 pixels) protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz which is coupled with 2 GB of RAM and gives a decent performance. The smartphone runs on Cyanogen OS 12, based on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. The Cyanogen OS 12 gives you enhanced experience, number of amazing features and a lots of customizations. So, you can customize your phone according to your style. You are offered with more features and more control over your phone.

This smartphone features a good 13 MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5 MP front camera for selfie lovers. It is equipped with 16 GB of internal storage and expandable storage up to 32 GB via Micro SD card. It is a Dual Sim (4G+3G) smartphone with great features. The Yu Yureka Plus was launched at a price of Rs. 9,999 which was slashed after two weeks to Rs. 8,999 to keep it alive in the strong competition under this budget segment.

The Yu Yureka Plus include sensors such as accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, and gyroscope. The smartphone is available in Alabaster White and Moondust colour variants. It is a good phone at a good price.

Asus Zenfone 2 Laser:

Asus has a number of models under Zenfone 2 series which makes it a bit confusing phone to choose. The Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE550KL) is the latest addition in this series. Asus Zenfone 2 Laser is a powerful smartphone with some great features. The design is quite similar to the Asus Zenfone 2 with same size and shape.

The Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL comes with a 5.5-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of (720 x 1280 pixels) which produces a pixel density of 267 ppi. The HD screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 which offers twice the drop-damage resistance. The phone is constructed with a non conductive vacuum metallization molding technique which gives it a brushed metallic look with solid grip which also reduces the weight.

This smartphone houses a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz and a 2 GB LPDDR3 RAM to ensure smooth multitasking. Along with it comes a 450 MHz Adreno 306 GPU, which is good for handling high graphics games. The Asus Zenfone 2 Laser runs Android 5.0 Lollipop with Asus’ own ZenUI layered on top to give you more customization options.

The highlight of Asus Zenfone 2 Laser is the laser-Auto focus for the primary camera. The 13-megapixel rear camera is accompanied by a dual-tone flash and laser and the 5-megapixel front camera is present for Selfies. The Laser-Auto focus is a highlight feature because this laser technology was last seen on high-end devices like LG G4 and One Plus 2 and you are getting it now at such a lesser price. The laser-Auto focus system works well to quickly and properly focus on objects to give you sharp and steady photos. It comes with 16 GB of internal storage and expandable storage up to 128 GB via Micro SD card. It is a Dual Sim smartphone with 4G capability on both Sim which is an edge factor for a budget smartphone. The large 3000 mAh battery is expected to give a full day standby.

The Asus Zenfone 2 Laser comes in Black, White, Red, Silver and Gold color variants with a price tag of Rs. 9,999. This phone stands out in camera and battery life and is worth buying if you are a photography lover.

Verdict:

After studying each smartphone in details, there should be one conclusion to tell the best. But, among these 3 smartphones, each one stands out with its special feature that makes the choice even more difficult. Thus, to clear this confusion we will compare these 3 and decide which one is for you:

Lenovo K3 Note: Starting with the Lenovo K3 Note, this smartphone is a complete package. A good display, good processor, good cameras, decent storage options and a good battery life. When comparing with the other two, the Lenovo K3 Note has an upper hand against Yu Yureka in Battery life and Full HD screen against Asus Zenfone 2 Laser. This a well-balanced smartphone having a stability in every department. So if you look for a decent smartphone with good performance Lenovo K3 Note can be a good choice for many.

Yu Yureka Plus: Coming to Yu Yureka Plus, it is a good looking smartphone with good build quality. The Yureka Plus has a certain edge in performance over the other two phones with its Snapdragon 615 chipset which gives a good, smooth and lag free performance. But the main highlight of this smartphone is Cyanogen OS 12 which lets you customize your smartphone according to your mood and style. The Cyanogen OS 12 brings you a lots of added features with enhancements in privacy and security also. So if you like to do experiments with your smartphone and want to enjoy customizations, the Yu Yureka Plus is made for you.

Asus Zenfone 2 Laser: The Lenovo K3 Note and Yu Yureka Plus sports almost similar specifications, but the Asus Zenfone 2 Laser is completely different from them and doesn’t boast of a Octa Core processor or a Full HD display but, it still offers a lot. It has got best camera with its Laser-Auto focus technology which sets it apart from the other two. Another strong point for Zenfone 2 Laser is, it has got best battery life among the 3 phones. Its Powerful 3000 mAh battery lasts longer as it has HD screen which uses fewer resources than a Full HD screen. Also, this phone has upto 128GB expandable storage support which is an another edge factor. With powerful processors, the Yureka Plus and K3 Note heat up a bit but there is lesser heating issue with the Zenfone 2 Laser. So, if you don’t seek high performance, it can be an excellent choice, while it is a must buy for photography enthusiast.

So, as we have seen, every smartphone has some pros and some cons over each other. Now, as per your compatibility you can choose your best.

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