10 Best Smartphones Under Rs 5000 India July 2018

Intex the India mobile maker has introduced a new brand in the market called “Infie”.  The phone comes with the modern 18:9 aspect ratio screen with little bezels at the top and bottom.

Powering the device is a Quad-Core processor with a maximum clock speed of 1.3 GHz. The phone has a 5 Megapixel rear camera and there is a 5 MP front Selfie camera as well.

Specs – Xolo Era 1X 

• Screen  size – 5.34 inch FWVGA+ (960*480p) with 201 PPI.
• Processor – Quad-core With 1.3 GHz Clock Speed
• RAM – 1 GB of Ram.
• Camera – 5 MP Rear camera with autofocus and LED Flash, 5 MP front selfie camera.
• Storage – 8 GB internal storage and expandable storage up to 128 GB using a memory card.
• OS – Android Nougat 7.1
• Battery – 3000 mAh
• Dual Sim – Yes
• Fingerprint Scanner – No
• Connectivity  -4G LTE & VOLTE
• Fingerprint scanner – No

PROS – 5.34 Inch Display, 1 GB RAM. CONS – Specs are Average, OS is old.

The Xolo Era 1X 4G comes with the essential 1 GB RAM, and also has 4G Volte support. It is a made in India smartphone. It works with the Reliance JIO sim as well as with other operators without any difficulties.

Xolo ERA 1X 4G is among few phones which come with a 5.0 Inch Display, with HD (1280*720 pixels resolution) and 283 PPi.  The ERA 1X 4G offers an 8 MP rear camera with Flash support, and there is also a 5 Megapixel front camera.

The device comes with a reasonably good 2500 mAH capacity battery.

Specs – Xolo Era 1X 

• Screen  size – 5 inch HD (1280*720p) with 282 PPI.
• Processor – Quad-core Spreadtrum 1.3 GHzSC9832A
• RAM – 1 GB of Ram.
• Camera – 8 MP Rear camera with autofocus and LED Flash, 5 MP front selfie camera.
• Storage –   8 GB internal storage and expandable storage up to 32 GB using a memory card.
• Dedicated memory card slot.
• OS – Android Marshmallow 6.0
• Battery – 2500 mAh
• Weighs – 144 grams
• Thickness – 8.4 mm
• Connectivity  -4G LTE & VOLTE
• Fingerprint scanner – No

PROS – 5 Inch Display, 1 GB RAM. CONS – Older Android Version, less internal storage.

Best 5.5 Inch Display Phone – Intex has launched a new device priced at Rs. 4199, exclusively available on Amazon India. The Intex Cloud Q11 comes with 5.5 Inch Display and has HD resolution (1280*720) pixels.

The Intex Cloud Q11 4G is powered by the MediaTek 6737 Quad Core processor clocked at 1.3 GHz and comes with 1 GB of RAM.

The mobile phone has an 8 Megapixel rear camera with Auto-focus and flash. There is a 5 Megapixel front camera to click selfies.

Further, it runs on the latest Android Marshmallow 6.0 and has 8 GB of internal storage expandable up to 32 GB using the micro-sd card.

It is ideal for watching videos and gaming with decent battery life.

Specs – Intex Cloud Q11

• Screen  size – 5.5 inch HD (1280*720p) with 267 PPI.
• Processor – Quad-core MediaTek 6737 Quad Core processor 1.1 GHz.
• RAM – 1 GB of Ram.
• Camera – 8 MP Rear camera with autofocus and LED Flash, 5 MP front selfie camera.
• Storage –   8 GB internal storage and expandable storage up to 32 GB using a memory card.
• OS – Android Marshmallow 6.0.
• Battery – 2800 mAh
• Weighs – 177 grams
• Thickness – 10.5 mm
• Connectivity – 4G LTE & VOLTE
• Fingerprint scanner – No

PROS – Large Display, HD Resolution, Decent Battery. CONS – OLD Android Marshmallow. Low internal storage.

The Sansui Horizon 2 is one of the cheapest 4G VOLTE and 2 GB RAM mobiles in the price range of Rs. 5,000.

The Phone was launched in May 2017 and is available on Flipkart for Rs 4,999. The Horizon 2 comes with Dual Sim support along with 4G/3G/2G connectivity options.

The Sansui Horizon 2 runs on the Android Nougat 7.0 OS out of the box. The Horizon 2 is powered by a Quad Core 1.25 GHz Mediatek 6737 processor and has 2 GB RAM.

The display is 5.0 inch in size and comes with HD (1280*720) resolution with 283 PPI. The device offers 16 GB of internal storage that can be expanded to 64 GB using the micro-sd card.

The mobile comes with an 8 MP rear camera, and there is a 5 MP front camera. The battery capacity is also decent with 2400 mAH capacity.

Specs – Sansui Horizon 2

• Screen  size – 5 inch HD (1280*720p) with 283 PPI.
• Processor – Quad Core 1.25 GHz Mediatek 6737 processor.
• RAM – 2 GB of Ram.
• Camera – 8 MP Rear camera with autofocus and LED Flash, 5 MP front selfie camera.
• Storage –   16 GB internal storage and expandable storage up to 64 GB using a memory card.
• OS – Android Nougat 7.0.
• Dedicated Memory Card Slot – Yes
• Battery – 2450 mAh
• Weighs – N/A grams
• Thickness – 9.15 mm
• Connectivity – 4G VOLTE
• Fingerprint scanner – No

PROS – Overall it is a low-cost mobile with good features like 4G VOLTE, HD Display, and 2 GB RAM. CONS – Battery life could have been better.

Intex has launched a new smartphone in the Indian market on 31st August 2017. It offers a large 5.5 Inch display with HD (1280*720) pixels resolution.

The Intex Note 5.5 is available for Rs. 5399 on Amazon India.

Powering the mobile is a Quad-Core Mediatek 6737 processor clocked at 1.25 GHz and comes with 2 GB of Ram.  There is a 2800 mAH battery, which is sufficient to use all day.

The Key highlight is that it runs on the latest Android Nougat OS.

Additionally, has Dual Sim Support, 4G LTE/VOLTE connectivity options.

Specs – Intex Note 5.5 

• Screen Size – 5.5 inch HD display with 1280*720 pixels resolution.
• PPI – 267 Ppi
• Processor –  Quad Core Mediatek 6737 Processor clocked at 1.25 GHz.
• GPU – Mali T720 MP1 GPU.
• Ram – 2 GB RAM.
• OS – Android Nougat 7.0.
• Camera – 8-Megapixel Rear Camera & 5 Megapixel front
• Connectivity – Dual Sim. With 3G & 4G LTE & VOLTE support.
• Battery Capacity – 2800 mAH
• Storage – 16 GB internal memory, expandable to 32 GB.

PROS – Large Display, 2 GB Ram, and Android Nougat.CONS – Average Camera Quality.

The Swipe Elite 3 4G VOLTE is one of the cheapest 4G phones that offers 2 GB RAM. The Swipe Elite 3 is priced at Rs. 5499 and is available on Flipkart. The mobile has a 5.0 Inch HD Display with 1280*720 pixels resolution.

The phone is powered by the 1.3 GHz Quad-core processor ( Spreadtrum SC 9832) and comes with a decent 2500 mAH capacity battery. The storage options include 16 GB of internal storage, and it can also be expanded to 32 GB using the micro-sd card slot.

There is an 8 Mega Pixel rear camera which comes with auto-focus and LED Flash support, and there is also a 5 MP Front selfie camera.

Specs – Swipe Elite 3 

• Display size – 5.0 inch
• Display Resolution – 1280*720 pixels
• Processor Specs –  1.3 GHz Quad-core processor ( Spreadtrum SC 9832)
• RAM – 2 GB RAM
• Camera –  8 MP Rear camera with LED Flash and Autofocus
• Front Selfie Camera – 5 MP front
• Storage –    16 GB can be expanded to 32 GB
• OS –    Android Marshmallow 6.0
• Battery –    2500 mAH
• 4G LTE and VOLTE support – WCDMA – 900, 2100; 4G LTE (FDD) – Bands (3 / 5), LTE (TDD) – B40
• Price –  Rs. 5699

PROS – 2 GB RAM, 4G VOLTE support. CONS – Older Android Version runs on Marshmallow 6.0. Mediocre processor.

iVoomi Me1 Plus comes from one of the Chinese brands that have set shop in India recently. The mobile from iVoomi offer decent specs for a very affordable price.

The iVoomi Me1 Plus comes with 2 GB of RAM and 4G VOLTE support and costs Rs 5199.  It has 16 GB of internal storage and has a large 3000 mAH capacity Battery.

Also, there is a 5.0 Inch HD Display which offers an excellent 282 PPI for clear images and text.

Specs – iVoomi Me 1 Plus 

• Display: 5-inch HD 1280*720 pixels resolution.
• 2.5 D Curved Glass
• Processor – 64 Bit Quad Core 1.3 GHz SOC
• RAM: 2 GB DDR3 RAM
• Storage: 16 GB internal storage, expandable up to 32 GB through an SD card.
• OS: Android OS 6.0 Marshmallow.
• Camera: 8 MP rear camera with LED flash & a 5 MP front selfie camera
• Supports Dual Sim and Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE connectivity.
• Battery capacity: Large 3000 mAh battery
• Price Rs. 5199
• Available on Amazon.

PROS –  2 GB RAM, Affordable. CONS – Older Android Version runs on Marshmallow 6.0.

If you are looking to purchase a phone from Indian manufacturer then the Intex Aqua VR 5.5 offers some serious specs for the price. The mobile comes with support for VR and VR Apps, and is compatible with most VR headsets in the market.

Also, it comes with a large 5.5 Inch Display with HD resolution (1280*720) pixels.

Powering the phone is a MediaTek Quad Core 6737 Processor clocked at 1.3 GHz and comes with 1 GB of RAM.  It runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0 and has a decent 3000 mAH Battery.

The mobile also has a front flash for clicking low light selfies.

Specs – Intex Aqua VR 4G

• Display – 5.5 inch HD IPS (Resolution: 1280*720 pixels).
• Processors – Quad Core 1.3 GHz, MTK 6737 Processor
• 8 GB Internal + 32 GB Expandable through Micro SD card.
• Battery Capacity – 2800 mAh Battery.
• OS – Android marshmallow 6.0 OS.
• Ram Capacity – 1 GB RAM
• 5 MP rear camera with LED Flash + Front: 5 MP
• 4G VoLTE & Dual SIM
• Support for VR Apps and Games.
• Priced at Rs 4999/-
• Available on Flipkart

PROS – large 5.5 Inch display, 2800 mAH Battery. CONS – Older Android Version and low internal storage.

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10.OR is a new brand, backed by Amazon India and the mobile (10.OR D) costs Rs. 5,999. It comes with 3 GB Ram and 32 GB internal storage. The 5.2 Inch display mobile runs on Snapdragon 425 processor and Android Nougat 7.1 OS.

It is one of the best phones if you have a budget of 5k to 6k.

Specs – 10. OR D

• Display – 5.2 inch HD IPS (Resolution: 1280*720 pixels).
• Processors – Quad Core 1.3 GHz, Snapdragon 425 Processor, Adreno 505
• 32 GB Internal + 128 GB Expandable through Micro SD card.
• Battery Capacity – Large 3500 mAh Battery.
• OS – Android Nougat 7.1 OS. Stock Android Experience.
• Ram – 3 GB RAM
• Rear camera – 13 MP rear camera with LED Flash
• Selfie Camera – Front: 5 MP
• 4G VoLTE & Dual SIM,  Dedicated Memory Card Slot.
• Fingerprint Scanner – Yes at the back.
• WEight – 150 grams
• Priced at Rs 5999/-
• Available on Amazon.

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PROS – Fast Processor, large battery, and storage, Latest OS. CONS – No real Cons, though Build Quality could have been better.

With Reliance JIO gaining momentum lot of readers are looking for buying an affordable JIO 4G VOLTE which is compatible with JIO Sim. The recently launched Jio Lyf Wind 7s is priced at Rs. 5299 on Flipkart and is a decent option.

The Lyf Wind 7s comes with comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 Quad-Core processor and Adreno 304 GPU. There is 2 GB of ram and it runs on the Android Marshmallow 6.0 OS.

Lastly, it has an 8 Megapixel rear camera which comes with auto-focus and led flash.

Specs – Wind 7s

• Display – 5.0 inch HD IPS (Resolution: 1280*720 pixels), 282 PPI.
• Processors – Snapdragon 210 Quad Core, Adreno 304.
• 8 GB Internal + 32 GB Expandable through Micro SD card.
• Battery Capacity – 2250 mAh Battery.
• OS – Android marshmallow 6.0 OS.
• Ram Capacity – 1 GB RAM
• 8 MP rear camera with LED Flash + Front: 5 MP
• 4G VoLTE & Dual SIM
• Brand – JIO
• Weighs – 156 grams.
• Priced at Rs 5889/-
• Available on Amazon

PROS – 16 GB internal storage and 4G VOLTE CONS – Lower Battery capacity(2250 mAH), OLD OS.

The Nokia 1 is the most affordable Nokia phone that comes with the Android Oreo Go Edition. Notably, the Android Go is a lighter version of the Android OS and comes with a more optimized user interface to run on low specs phones.

Specs – Nokia 1

• Display – 4.5 inch FWVGA(Resolution: 854*480 pixels).
• Processors – MediaTek 6737M With 1.1 GHz Clock Speed. Mali-T720 GPU
• 8 GB Internal + 128 GB Expandable through Micro SD card.
• Battery Capacity – 2150 mAh Battery.
• OS – Android Oreo 8.1 GO Edition.
• Ram Capacity – 1 GB RAM
• 5 MP rear camera with LED Flash + Front: 2 MP Selfie camera.
• 4G VoLTE & Dual SIM
• Weighs – 131 grams.
• IP 52 Rating – Drip Protection. (Slightly Water resistant).
• Priced at Rs 5334/-
• Available on Amazon

PROS – Reliable Nokia Brand, Good Build Quality CONS – Low Specs, Runs on the lighter Android Version.

Mobiistar is a Chinese brand that has recently launched 2 new phones in India. The Mobiistar CQ is available for purchase from Flipkart for a price of Rs. 4,999 and comes with 2 GB ram and 16 GB internal storage. For selfie lovers, it comes with a 13 Megapixel selfie camera and there is even an 8 Megapixel rear camera.

The other key highlight of the device is its 5.0 Inch HD display (1280*720 pixels) that comes with 2.5D curved glass.

Also, powering the device is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Quad-Core Processor that promises good performance in the latest Android games.

Specs – Mobiistar CQ 

• Display: 5-inch HD 1280*720 pixels resolution.
• 2.5 D Curved Glass
• Processor – 64 Bit Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, Clock Speed 1.4 GHz SOC
• Adreno 308 GPU
• RAM: 2 GB DDR3 RAM
• Storage: 16 GB internal storage, expandable up to 128 GB through an SD card.
• OS: Android Nougat 7.1.2
• Camera: 8 MP rear camera with LED flash & a 13 MP front selfie camera
• Supports Dual Sim and Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE connectivity.
• Battery capacity: Large 3020 mAh battery
• Price Rs. 4999
• Weight – 156 grams
• Thickness – 9.6 mm
• Available on Flipkart.

PROS –  2 GB RAM, Affordable. CONS – Relatively New Brand in the market.

Also, Check the Xiaomi Redmi 5A that I have listed under Best Phones Below 7K.

Also, You must explore these 2 articles where we have added some ultimate phones launched recently.

• 10 Best Phones Below Rs 4000
• 10 Cheap and Best 4G Volte Phones in India.