ANDROID PHONES UNDER 7000
The
line between feature phones and smartphones is slowly blurring. Today, it is
possible to find mobile devices in budget pricing that are equipped with
dual-core processors, 4-inch touchscreens; promising you web browsing, social
networking, casual gaming and even HD entertainment. But do these deliver?
1. Videocon A24
Looks tacky with its faux metal trim and shiny white plastic casing. Display is bright, but lacks adequate contrast; dark colour tones appear a bit washed out. Lacks 3G support. Just 256MB RAM makes it sluggish; painful lag in basic operations like call handling, listening to music and text input. Any game with a hint of dynamic graphics brings the A24 to its knees. Camera suffers from a delayed shutter release; photos lack sharpness. Thankfully, voice call quality and overall network coverage are good.
Looks tacky with its faux metal trim and shiny white plastic casing. Display is bright, but lacks adequate contrast; dark colour tones appear a bit washed out. Lacks 3G support. Just 256MB RAM makes it sluggish; painful lag in basic operations like call handling, listening to music and text input. Any game with a hint of dynamic graphics brings the A24 to its knees. Camera suffers from a delayed shutter release; photos lack sharpness. Thankfully, voice call quality and overall network coverage are good.
VERDICT: The A24 falls short on looks and performance. You are better
off considering the other handsets that have been reviewed here.
Specs: 4-inch touchscreen (800x480px) | 1.2GHz dual-core processor | 256MB RAM | 512MB (internal), microSD up to 32GB | 3.2MP rear cam, VGA front cam | Dual SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A-GPS | 1450mAh Li-ion battery | Android 4.2.2
Specs: 4-inch touchscreen (800x480px) | 1.2GHz dual-core processor | 256MB RAM | 512MB (internal), microSD up to 32GB | 3.2MP rear cam, VGA front cam | Dual SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A-GPS | 1450mAh Li-ion battery | Android 4.2.2
RATING 3.5/10 Rs.4,699/
WHAT THE RATINGS MEAN: Below 5: Poor, not a good experience | 5: Mostly functional | 6: Works as advertised | 7: Good; will not disappoint | 8: Very good; value for money | 9: Exceptional | 10: You’re kidding, right?
2. Karbonn Smart A26
Good build quality; stainless steel back cover and backlit touch buttons. 5-inch screen is capable of good colours; 720p videos run smoothly and without hiccups. Audio is loud and clear on headphones, but speakers sound low; call quality, although passable, is not very crisp. Runs casual games like Temple Run, but demanding offerings like Dead Trigger play with stutters and lags. Lacks 3G support; slow internet browsing speeds make the device seem even more sluggish to use. Screen is plagued by limited viewing angles and slow touch response. Poor camera: photos lack details and colours seem dull. Video performance is similar.
Good build quality; stainless steel back cover and backlit touch buttons. 5-inch screen is capable of good colours; 720p videos run smoothly and without hiccups. Audio is loud and clear on headphones, but speakers sound low; call quality, although passable, is not very crisp. Runs casual games like Temple Run, but demanding offerings like Dead Trigger play with stutters and lags. Lacks 3G support; slow internet browsing speeds make the device seem even more sluggish to use. Screen is plagued by limited viewing angles and slow touch response. Poor camera: photos lack details and colours seem dull. Video performance is similar.
VERDICT: The Karbonn A26 promises a lot with its big 5-inch screen
and dual-core processor but doesn’t deliver.
Lack of 3G connectivity, a poor camera and a less-than-perfect touchscreen prove to be deal breakers.
Battery life at 16 hours is good, but this is at the cost of 3G support. Buy A26 only if you must have a 5-inch screen as well as access to Android’s large app ecosystem.
Specs: 5-inch touchscreen (854x480px) | 1GHz dual-core processor | 512MB RAM | 4GB (internal), microSD up to 32GB | 5MP rear cam, 1.3MP front cam | Dual SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 2000mAh Li-ion battery | Android 4.1
Lack of 3G connectivity, a poor camera and a less-than-perfect touchscreen prove to be deal breakers.
Battery life at 16 hours is good, but this is at the cost of 3G support. Buy A26 only if you must have a 5-inch screen as well as access to Android’s large app ecosystem.
Specs: 5-inch touchscreen (854x480px) | 1GHz dual-core processor | 512MB RAM | 4GB (internal), microSD up to 32GB | 5MP rear cam, 1.3MP front cam | Dual SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 2000mAh Li-ion battery | Android 4.1
RATING 4.5/10 Rs.6,890/
WHAT THE RATINGS MEAN: Below 5: Poor, not a good experience | 5: Mostly
functional | 6: Works as advertised | 7: Good; will not disappoint | 8: Very
good; value for money | 9: Exceptional | 10: You’re kidding, right?
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