These are the top ten phones you should consider if you are looking for a phone to buy in the price range of 6K to 20K.
Moto E
Price: Rs. 6,299
The Moto E has been around for a while and has been facing strong competition from the Redmi 1S and the newly launched Android One phones. But the trusty Moto E will be soon be getting the new Lollipop update which makes this a good device to buy.
Android One phones
Price: Rs.6,300 (approx)
The Android One series of phones from Spice, Karbonn and Micromax are competing with the Motorola Moto E for the lead in the budget smartphone segment. All three phones are powered by a quad-core MediaTek chip. The most important thing is that the software on these phones will be under Google’s purview and they will get Android updates for the next two years.
Redmi 1S
Price: Rs. 5,999
Xiaomi stole the thunder from other phone manufacturers with the Redmi 1S and even though trying to buy the phone is a frustrating task, there is no doubt that the phone has the best performance in its segment. With specs similar to the old Moto G at half of its price, the 6K priced phone is a steal.
Moto G (1st gen)
Price: Rs. 8,999 (8GB) / Rs. 9,999 (16GB)
The original Moto G was replaced by its new iteration, and now, it has seen a price drop that makes it a great buy. So, if you are on a tight budget and your priority from a phone is stock Android then the Moto G totally fits the bill.
Asus Zenfone 5
Price: Rs. 9,999 (8GB) / Rs. 12,999 (16GB)
Asus Zenfone 5 is the device which almost single-handedly managed to put Asus in the mobile market in India. The competitively priced smartphone is beautifully designed, has sturdy build quality and a smooth UI. It’s hard to overlook the Asus Zenfone 5 in it’s segment.
Micromax Canvas Nitro
Price: Rs. 10,000 (approx)
The Micromax Canvas Nitro looks understated but performs way better than the competition. The phone offers an octa-core processor which makes gaming or day to day tasks lag free. The 13MP camera at the back is also one of the best in its price range but the best part of the phone is its battery. In our review the phone was able to last us 14 hours on a single charge.
Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)
Price: Rs. 12,999
The Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) is an improvement over the last gen Moto G (2nd gen) with its 5-inch screen, better performance, better camera and a better build. The best part about the device is the price though. At 13K you get a good device which can handle heavy apps and will be updated to the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop before the end of this year.
Nokia Lumia 730
Price: Rs. 15,299
The Nokia Lumia 730 is a phone for selfie lovers. With its 15K price-tag, Nokia is placing the Lumia 730 right at the top of the budget smartphone segment. The phone offers a Carl Zeiss optics enabled 6.7MP rear camera and 5MP 24mm wide angle front facing camera. The phone also offers a 4.7 720p display and commendable build quality.
Moto X (1st gen)
Price: Rs. 17,999
Motorola’s Moto X is not an ordinary phone with its customisable backs and ergonomic design. The phone may be a year old but still holds enough firepower to outdo any phone in its current price segment. And with the announced and upcoming Android 5.0 Lollipop update the phone is bound to sell like hot cakes.
Huawei Honor 6
Price: Rs. 19,999
The Huawei Honor 6 is Huawei’s trojan horse for the Indian mid level smartphone segment. The phone is beautifully designed and has some over the top specs for its price. The phone offers a subtle 1080p 5-inch display, an octa-core processor on tap combined with a 3GB dual channel RAM. The 13MP camera takes decent pictures and on a full charge the phone will easily last you a day.