So, it is evident that we all shall be using super-fast 4G network in near future and if you are looking forward to buying a cheap 4G phone with Indian 4G bands compatible (2300 MHz, band 40), then you should read this article further.
The Indian market currently doesn’t have too many good TD-LTE 4G phones to choose from so we’ve shortlisted some of the best affordable 4G phones which you can buy for future proofing your purchase for the upcoming 4G networks.
1. Gionee P5L LTE
The Gionee P5L LTE was unveiled very recently featuring a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM, and 1800 mAh battery. The phone runs on Android KitKat with no announced Android Lollipop upgrade roadmap at the moment.
It is in India from mid-December 2014 and carries a price tag of Rs. 10,000.
| Hardware | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Unknown |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz quad-core, Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Unknown |
| OS | Android KitKat 4.4 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Dispaly | Technology- IPS LCD Size- Unknown |
| Camera | Primary- 5 MP Secondary- Unknown |
| Memory | Internal- 8 GB External- up to 128 GB via micro SD. |
| Battery | 1800 mAh |
| Dimensions | Unknown |
| EDGE | Yes |
| 3G | Yes, HSPA+ |
| 4G | Yes. With band 40 for India. |
| Micro USB | Yes, v2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, wit hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| FM Radio | NA |
| IR Blaster | No |
| Sensors | Light, proximity, accelerometer |
| Colours | NA |
| Extra features | NA |
2. Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen. 4G XT1521
Moto E 2nd gen. is a minor but significant over the original Moto E.
It now comes with a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 chip, sports a
slightly larger and sharper 4.5″ IPS HD display, 5 MP AF rear camera
along with a VGA front camera, 8 GB ROM, supports expandable memory up
to 32 GB via microSD card, 1 GB RAM, and is powered by a 2390 mAh
battery. It also supports a host of standard connectivity options like
microUSB with OTG, Bluetooth, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct, GPS
with A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou.
3. Xolo LT900
It is currently available online and comes with a Snapdragon S4 chip
powering a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor. It also has 1 GB RAM, 8 GB ROM
and sports a 4.3” HD display with OGS technology. We really like this
display as it makes the images look life-like and has a pixel density of
341.54 ppi.The only that one could think of is its lack of support for dual SIM cards.
| Hardware | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon MSM8960 |
| CPU | 1.5 GHz dual-core, Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 225 |
| OS | Android Jelly Bean v4.2 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Dispaly | Technology- IPS LCD with OGS, Gorilla Glass Size- 4.3", 1280x720 pixels, 341.54 ppi |
| Camera | Primary- 8 MP, AF, Dual LED flash Secondary- 1 MP |
| Memory | Internal- 8 GB External- up to 32 GB via micro SD card. |
| Battery | 1810 mAh |
| Dimensions | 128.7 x 66 x 9.8 mm |
| EDGE | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes. |
| Micro USB | Yes, v2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, with Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| FM Radio | NA |
| IR Blaster | No |
| Sensors | Acceleromter, Proximity, light, magnetometer, gyroscope |
| Colours | Black |
| Extra | Single SIM |
4. Lenovo A6000 Plus
Lenovo A6000 is an upgraded version of Lenovo A6000 with even better
features and hardware. It costs Rs. 7,499 and is available only on
flipkart via registration for flash sales. Its specifications include
1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 SoC, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM, support for
microSD card up 32 GB, runs on Android KitKat 4.4.4, 8 MP AF rear camera
with LED flash, 2 MP front snapper, 5 inch IPS HD display, dual
speakers, and a 2300 mAh Li-ion battery. Its connectivity options
include support for 4G LTE in India, Bluetooth, WiFi with hotspot, GPS
with A-GPS, and microUSB port.
5. Yu Yureka
Yu Yureka runs on CM12 OS based on Android Lollipop and is available
on Amazon for Rs. 8,999. It is one of the most power-packed 4G phone
that you’ll find in the market as of now. It features an octa-core
Snapdragon 615 chip, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM, supports 32 GB external memory
via microSD card, 5.5″ HD display protected by Gorilla Glass 3, 13 MP
AF rear camera with LED flash, 5 MP selfie camera on the front, 2500 mAh
Li-Po battery, and standard connectivity options like WiFi with
hotspot, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth, GPS with A-GPS, FM Radio, and microUSB
2.0.
6. Xiaomi Redmi 2
Xiaomi Redmi 2 is the successor to the very popular Redmi 1S. Redmi 2
support 4G-LTE, 4.7″ HD display covered by Gorilla Glass 2, 8MP AF rear
with LED flash, 2 MP front cam, 8 GB ROM, support for microSD card up
to 32 GB, 1 GB RAM, 1.2 GHz Snapdragon quad-core processor, Li-Po 2200
mAh battery and includes all standard connectivity options like microUSB
2.0 with USB Host, FM Radio, WiFi Direct and hotspot, Bluetooth and GPS
with A-GPS.It runs on Android KitKat at the moment, but should receive the Lollipop upgrade soon.
7. Nokia Lumia 638
If you are bored of Android and want to try something new and
refreshing without sacrificing your 4G needs then you should go for
Lumia 638. it is available for under Rs. 7,000 as of now on Amazon
India. It’s features include 4.5″ IPS ClearBlackDisplay having a
resolution of 480×854 pixels protected by Gorilla Glass 3, 1.2 GHz
quad-core Snapdragon 400 SoC, 8 GB ROM, 1 GB RAM, support for microSD
card up to 128 GB, 5 MP rear AF camera, 1830 mAh Li-ion battery, and
runs on Windows Phone 8.1. It’s a single SIM phone supporting Bluetooth,
WiFi with hotspot, GPS with A-GPS, FM Radio, and microUSB 2.0.
Buy Lumia 638
8. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G
Xiaomi Redmi Note is only one of the best Android phones under Rs. 10,000,
but also has a 4G variant called Redmi Note 4G. It has similar hardware
like 5.5″ IPS HD display, 1 GB RAM, 13 MP rear and 5 MP front camera to
its 3G counterpart, but has some more connectivity options like support
for GLONASS and BeiDou navigation technologies. It also support micro
SD cards up to 64 GB.| Hardware | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 |
| CPU | 1.6 GHz quad-core, Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 305 |
| OS | Android Jelly Bean 4.4 (Android 5.0 announced) |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Dispaly | Technology- IPS LCD Size- 5.5", 1280x720 pixels, 267.02 ppi |
| Camera | Primary- 13 MP, AF f/2.2, LED Flash Secondary- 5 MP |
| Memory | Internal- 8 GB External- up to 64 GB via micro SD card. |
| Battery | 3100 mAh Li-Po |
| Dimensions | 154 x 78.7 x 9.45 mm, 185g |
| EDGE | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes. Band 1,3,40 |
| Micro USB | Yes, v2.0 with USB OTG |
| Wi-Fi | Dual band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| IR Blaster | No |
| Sensors | Acceleromter, Proximity, light, compass, gyro |
| Colours | White |
| Extra | Single SIM, Zero shutter lag, noise cancellation |
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