Telecom providers today are offering attractive 4G data plans at affordable prices. If you are one that wants to exploit these 4G data plans and doesn’t want to spend more than Rs 5,000 on a phone, then you are in luck. Today we list for you the best 4G smartphones that you can get for a budget of Rs 5000. These smartphones will let you exploit the benefits of 4G on the go.
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
The Redmi 5A is the phone you should buy if a dependable entry-level device is what you're looking for. It provides reasonable performance and battery life for the price, and good overall value for your money
Specs:
Display: 5-inch, 1280x720p
SoC: Snapdragon 425
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 16GB
Camera: 13MP, 5MP
Battery: 3000mAh
OS: Android 7, MIUI 9
JioPhone
The JioPhone isn’t exactly a smartphone but it is a phone for those looking for a 4G phone with a lot of preloaded content. The JioPhone gives users both 4G speeds and VoLTE. The smartphone can be connected to an any TV via an adapter to enjoy content on the big screen.
Specs:
Display: 2.4-inch, 240x320p
SoC: 1.2GHz dual-core SPRD 9820A/QC8905
RAM: 512MB
Storage: 4GB
Camera: 2MP, 0.3MP
Battery: 2000mAh
OS: Kai OS
Moto C
If a Moto phone is what you are looking for in the sub 5K price bracket then you can take a look at the Moto C. The phone is available around the 5K price point, and boasts of a stock Android UI.
Specs:
Display: 5-inch, 480x854p
SoC: Mediatek MT6737M
RAM: 1GB
Storage: 8GB
Camera: 5MP, 2MP
Battery: 2350mAh
OS: Android 7.0
Micromax Bharat 4
If you are on a strict budget of 5k then you can consider the Micromax Bharat 4 smartphone. It is a 4G VoLTE smartphone. If you can extend your budget then you can consider the Bharat 5 too. But for those on a strict 5K budget, you have the Bharat 4.
Specs:
Display: 5-inch 1280x720p
SoC: MediaTek MT6737
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 16GB
Camera: 5MP, 5MP
Battery: 2500mAh
OS: Android 7.0
Intex Aqua Crystal Plus
Another 4G VoLTE phone to consider on a budget is the Intex Aqua Crystal Plus. The smartphone is a dual-SIM phone with a hybrid SIM slot and supports OTG.
Specs:
Display: 5-inch 1280x720p
SoC: MediaTek MTK6737
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 16GB
Camera: 13MP, 5MP
Battery: 2100mAh
OS: Android 7.0
Micromax Bharat 1
If you can’t get your hands on a JioPhone, then you may want to take a look at the Micromax Bharat 1. The smartphone runs on a custom version of Android, and works well for basic activities like calling, Facebook and WhatsApp. The Bharat 1 has an advantage over the JioPhone. It supports Wi-Fi hotspot and USB tethering. Unlike the JioPhone, the Bharat 1 has two SIM slots and isn’t locked to a single carrier, so you can use your Jio SIM in this device.
Specs:
Display: 2.4-inch 240x320p
SoC: Snapdragon 205
RAM: 512MB
Storage: 4GB
Camera: 2MP, VGA
Battery: 2000mAh
OS: Custom Android
Xolo Era 1X Pro
The Era 1X Pro may run on Android 6 out of the box but it does support 4G VoLTE and is a dual-SIM smartphone.
Specs:
Display: 5-inch, 1280x720p
SoC: Spreadtrum, Quad Core
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 16GB
Camera: 8MP, 5MP
Battery: 2500mAh
OS: Android 6.0
10.or D
Taking on the Redmi 5A, we have the 10.or D. The 10.or D has a 3500mAh battery when compared to the 3000mAh battery on the Redmi 5A. apart from that the specifications of both the devices are the same. So, we can expect the performance to be at par. The 10.or D runs on a stock Android UI so we can expect it perform smoother than similar devices with a skin overlaying the UI. The 10.or D is the latest addition to the sub 5k smartphone category that boasts of 4G.
Specs:
Display: 5.2-inch, 1280x720p
SoC: Snapdragon 425
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 16GB
Camera: 13MP, 5MP
Battery: 3500mAh
OS: Android 7
Karbonn A40 Indian
The Karbonn A40 Indian is another phone that’s taking on the JioPhone. The A40 Indian runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box unlike the JioPhone which runs on Kai OS. Which means you have access to the Google Play Store on the A40 Indian.
Specs:
Display: 4-inch, 480x800p
SoC: Spreadtrum SC9832A
RAM: 1GB
Storage: 8GB
Camera: 2MP, 0.3MP
Battery: 1400mAh
OS: Android 7