GADGET GIZMO SPECIAL................. 8 best smartphones under Rs 25,000

GADGET GIZMO SPECIAL 8 best smartphones under Rs 25,000



Buyers looking for a device that works without breaking the bank should consider these options

HTC DESIRE 816

The device packs the quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor clocked at 1.6GHz, backed by 1.5GB RAM. It comes with 8GB built-in storage and can support microSD cards with capacities up to 128GB. HTC's Desire 816 phablet has a 13MP camera with LED flash on the back and a 5MP camera in front. This device has connectivity options like 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and microUSB 2.0. It packs a 2,600mAh battery. MOTO G Motorola's highly acclaimed budget smartphone is the best device in the sub`15,000 segment. It offers great performance, ergonomic design and a price that is hard to beat (considering the features).

Moto G features an-almost stock version of Android 4.4 KitKat, making it one of the few low-cost smartphones with the newest OS. SAMSUNG GALAXY GRAND 2 Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 takes over from its predecessor as a mid-range phablet, but features a lot of upgrades that make it a wise purchase. It has a 5.25-inch 720p display, 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1.5GB RAM and Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). Though it has just 8GB in-built storage, it can handle microSD cards with capacities up to 64GB. MOTO X This is a pretty good option for those who are looking for an optimised user experience, rather than just powerful hardware. Motorola's idea behind the phone was to give an experience where the user does not have to lift even a finger while communicating with the phone. On the hardware front, Moto X has a 4.7-inch 720p screen, 1.2GHz dual-core processor and 10MP rear camera. It runs on the stock version of Android 4.4.

Motorola offers plastic as well as wood-finish back panels for the smartphone.

`23,999 GIONEE ELIFE E7

 China based handset maker Gionee offers the Elife E7, a smartphone that comes with a great camera (16MP rear, 8MP front) and the latest hardware. This smartphone features a 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB, in addition to a 5.5-inch Full HD display and 16GB storage.

Connectivity features of Elife E7 include 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB 2.0 and NFC. SONY XPERIA T2 ULTRA If you are in the market for a phablet, then Sony's Xperia T2 Ultra is the best option for you at present. Its USPs include a 6-inch 720p display and 3,000mAh battery and 13MP camera. The device runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), coupled with 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 chip and 1GB RAM. NOKIA LUMIA 720 This remains one of the most well rounded smartphones in the country even a year after its launch. The device has a 4.3-inch AMOLED display with 800x480p resolution, which offers great colour contrast and sunlight legibility.

The 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor and 512MB RAM, coupled with Windows Phone 8, ensure that it delivers a smooth performance at all times. BLACKBERRY Z10 The smartphone sports a 4.2-inch HD screen and runs on BlackBerry 10.2 operating system. It features a 1.5GHz dual-core processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, and offers microSD support up to 32GB.

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