Saturday 16 July 2011
Best Android Phones in India [July 2011 Edition]
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Here is another compilation of the best Android Smartphones in the Indian Market, spanning all price ranges.
with the frequent releases and Price drops seen, wee seem to be spoilt for choices.so let's get started.
Dual-core Android smartphones: [20K+]
Samsung Galaxy S II: Without any doubt, if you have money this is the phone to go for. It has got its share of criticism due to heating issues, which will probably be sorted out by a future firmware update.
Price: INR 29,999 | Android version: 2.3.3
Other options in this category – HTC Sensation & LG Optimus 2X
There is quite a competition in this category. It was hard to make a decision between them, yet we have decided on two phones with single core processors.
HTC Incredible S: A very potent Android smartphone from HTC, a rather new smartphone although HTC has been releasing single core Android phone since HTC Desire. Clubbed with Android 2.3.3 and 4 inch display with an 8MP HD shooter, Incredible S makes a strong case.
Price: INR 25,940 | Android version – 2.3.3
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc: This awesome looking device from Sony Ericsson comes with a great display in the form of 4.1 inch screen with Bravia Engine. Processor is same as of Incredible S but lacks in the terms of RAM from the HTC device, but the great camera can make do for that.
Price: INR 26,890 | Android version – 2.3.3
Other options in the category: HTC Desire S, Desire HD, Xperia Play [for gaming freaks], Dell Venue, Dell Streak [if you don’t mind big screen], HTC Desire, HTC Desire Z and Acer Liquid E
Mid-range Android smartphones: [12K to 20K ]
Recently a series of price drops and new devices launches have made mid-range a happening Android arena. Yet another category to make hard decisions, but choice is always good for consumers.
Nexus S: We always like Google phones. You get the Android updates before anyone else and have the great hardware. If you are looking for pure Android – this is it.
Price: INR 19.9K | Android version: 2.3.4
LG Optimus Black: Recently launched Optimus Black is the lightest Android smartphone in high-end as well as mid range categories. It comes with a great 4 inch NOVA display along with 1 GHz processor. Only problem is the Android version, which will get updated to Gingerbread soon.
Price: INR 19,310 | Android version: 2.2
Other options in the category: Samsung Galaxy SL, Spice MI-410, Motorola Defy, Samsung Galaxy Ace, Acer Liquid Metal, HTC Wildfire S and Motorola Milestone
You might be wondering that high-end and mid-range categories have ended and we have not mentioned Galaxy S anytime. We were not sure to put it in which category. That’s why it is here on its own.
Worth It:Samsung Galaxy S: A very popular and hit smartphone from Samsung, Galaxy S still have great hardware and almost latest Android version. We are not sure about the price, because you should be able get it around 21K. A great display and awesome developer love.
Entry-level Android smartphones [0 to INR 12K]
With a series of Samsung love here, and lot of rebranded OEM devices have made entry level segment crowded. It is very hard to point out which is better than which in this segment, so we are not choosing one device here. We have made a lsit of few devices that are worth their money in this segment.
- Dell XCD35
- LG Optimus One
- Samsung Galaxy Fit
- HTC Wildfire
- Acer Liquid Mini
Other options in this category: Seriously there are a lot of them – Samsung Galaxy Pop, Galaxy Pro, Dell Aero, Dell XCD28, Micromax Bling 2, Micromax Andro A60, Motorola XT5, Motorola Charm, Motorola Flipout, LG Optimus Me, Spice MI-310, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini, Mini Pro and SE W8
For CDMA lovers:
If you don’t like GSM phones, there are few CDMA options as well in India. MTS HTC Pulse and Samsung Galaxy Pop CDMA are two devices you can go for officially. If you are still not satisfied, ebay.in has some cool unlocked CDMA Android options imported from US.
For QWERTY Lovers:HTC Desire Z is still the best high-end slide out QWERTY in India, otherwise you can go for the old Motorola Milestone [till Motorola releases its successor in India] or Samsung Galaxy 551 [on the budget front]
On the portrait QWERTY front, we have a lot of options in Galaxy Pro, Motorola Charm or Acer beTouch E210.
For Dual-Sim lovers:
Motorola XT800 and Spice Mi-270 are the two options you have. One for mid-range, other for budget segment.
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This post was written by: Rahul Singh
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