1) iVooMi Me5 (Price Rs. 4,499)
Operating System: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Processor : 1.2 GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC9832A
Display Size : 5.0 inches
RAM : 2 GB
Rear Camera : 8 MP
Front Camera : 5 MP
Front (Selfie) Flash: No
Internal Storage : 16 GB
External Storage : Expandable up to 128 GB
Battery : 3000 mAh
The iVooMi Me5 is the best smartphone which you can get for less than Rs.5000. It was launched last month exclusively on Flipkart and it has already gone out of stock as it offers the best specifications at its price. Its 2 GB RAM is the highest in its class and other features like Android 7.0 (Nougat) operating system, 8 MP rear camera, 4G support, and 3000 mAh battery together have been putting to shame many other phones in the market which have been priced several thousand Rupees higher. If one is to nitpick, the lack of a selfie flash can be said to be a drawback of this device.
2) Intex Aqua 5.5 VR (Price Rs. 4,999)
Operating System : Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Processor : 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737
Display Size : 5.5 inches
RAM : 1 GB
Rear Camera : 5 MP
Front Camera : 5 MP
Front (Selfie) Flash: Yes
Internal Storage : 8 GB
External Storage : Expandable up to 32 GB
Battery : 2800 mAh
The two features which make the Intex Aqua 5.5 VR stand out from other smartphones in its segment are: (1) it supports VR (2) it has a 5.5-inch screen. If you want to experience VR videos and apps, this phone is the cheapest shot you've got. Also, if you are conscious about your phone looking cheap, the huge 5.5-inch screen of this device ensures that it looks way more expensive than it actually is. The phone comes with selfie flash which could even be a necessity these days in certain social situations. But the Aqua 5.5 VR has only 1 GB RAM and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) operating system.
3) Xolo Era 1X (Price Rs. 4,999)
Operating System : Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Processor : 1.3 GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC9832A
Display Size : 5 inches
RAM : 1 GB
Rear Camera : 8 MP
Front Camera : 5 MP
Front (Selfie) Flash: Yes
Internal Storage : 8 GB
External Storage : Expandable up to 32 GB
Battery : 2500 mAh
Though the Xolo Era 1X has only 1 GB RAM and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) operating system like the Intex Aqua 5.5 VR, its processor is more powerful than the ones in iVooMi Me5 and Intex Aqua 5.5 VR. This phone too comes with selfie flash, which is rarely offered in this price range. The Era 1X has an attractive design which looks different from other smartphones in the segment and accords the device character.
4) Intex Aqua Zenith (Price Rs. 3,999)
Operating System : Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Processor : 1.1 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737M
Display Size : 5.0 inches
RAM : 1 GB
Rear Camera : 5 MP
Front Camera : 2 MP
Front (Selfie) Flash: No
Internal Storage : 8 GB
External Storage : Expandable up to 128 GB
Battery : 2000 mAh
If upgrading to Android 7.0 (Nougat) operating system is the major reason you're looking for a new smartphone, then the Intex Aqua Zenith is a good choice for you. This device gives the triple advantage of Android 7.0 OS, 4G support, and a 5.0-inch display screen. Android 7.0 phones cheaper than this phone come with smaller screens. Also, the Aqua Zenith looks more stylish than iVooMi Me5 and iVooMi Me1 which are the only other Android 7.0 phones on this list.
5) iVooMi iV505 (Price Rs. 4,299)
Operating System : Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Processor : 1.3 GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC9832A
Display Size : 5.0 inches
RAM : 1 GB
Rear Camera : 5 MP
Front Camera : 5 MP
Front (Selfie) Flash: No
Internal Storage : 8 GB
External Storage : Expandable up to 128 GB
Battery : 3000 mAh
The major highlight of iVooMi iV505 is that it comes with fast charging facility. Not many phones under Rs.5000 offer this feature. This combined with its 3000 mAh battery capacity makes this phone ideal for those who are irritated by having to charge their current phones all the time. Other features of the device like its 5 MP front and rear cameras and powerful 1.3 GHz processor also make this phone a good deal its price.
6) XOLO Era 2 (Price Rs. 4,499)
Operating System : Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Processor : 1.3 GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC9832A
Display Size : 5.0 inches
RAM : 1 GB
Rear Camera : 5 MP
Front Camera : 5 MP
Front (Selfie) Flash: Yes
Internal Storage : 8 GB
External Storage : Expandable up to 32 GB
Battery : 2350 mAh
It has been mentioned earlier in this article that the Xolo Era 1X has a different but attractive design. If you prefer a more conventional design, you may like the Xolo Era 2. This phone too comes with selfie flash and features the same processor in Era 1X. But the Era 2 has a lower resolution rear camera and a smaller capacity battery than Era 1X as Era 2 is cheaper.
7) Reach Allure Speed (Price Rs. 4,489)
Operating System : Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Processor : 1 GHz quad-core
Display Size : 5.0 inches
RAM : 1 GB
Rear Camera : 8 MP
Front Camera : 3.2 MP
Front (Selfie) Flash: No
Internal Storage : 8 GB
External Storage : Expandable up to 32 GB
Battery : 2500 mAh
The Reach Allure Speed is low on most of the specifications but has an 8 MP rear camera and a 3.2 MP front camera. iVooMi Me5 and XOLO Era 1X are the only other phones in this list offering such a high-resolution rear camera. As Reach is an Indian company which began its operations only last year, you may buy this smartphone to experience a new brand and also support an Indian business in its nascent stage.
8) iVooMi ME1 (Price Rs. 4,099)
Operating System : Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) upgradable to Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Processor : 1.2 GHz quad-core
Display Size : 5.0 inches
RAM : 1 GB
Rear Camera : 5 MP
Front Camera : 5 MP
Front (Selfie) Flash: No
Internal Storage : 8 GB
External Storage : Expandable up to 128 GB
Battery : 3000 mAh
The iVooMi ME1 runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) but it is upgradable to Android 7.0 (Nougat). Individually taken, specifications of this phone, whether it be processor or camera, may not be top of the segment but the combination of decent features like a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 5 MP front and rear cameras, 1 GB RAM, 3000 mAh battery, and fast charging facility makes this smartphone worth its price.
9) Karbonn K9 Smart 4G (Price Rs. 4,590)
Operating System : Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Processor : 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek
Display Size : 5.0 inches
RAM : 1 GB
Rear Camera : 5 MP
Front Camera : 5 MP
Front (Selfie) Flash: No
Internal Storage : 8 GB
External Storage : Expandable up to 32 GB
Battery : 2300 mAh
The Karbonn K9 Smart 4G is the 4G enabled version of the hugely popular Karbonn K9 Smart. Fans of the K9 Smart who want 4G connectivity and other customers who are looking for a cheap 4G smartphone may opt for this phone.
10) Zen Admire Swadesh (Price Rs. 4,649)
Operating System : Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Processor : 1.3 GHz quad-core
Display Size : 5.0 inches
RAM : 1 GB
Rear Camera : 5 MP
Front Camera : 2 MP
Front (Selfie) Flash: No
Internal Storage : 8 GB
External Storage : Expandable up to 32 GB
Battery : 2000 mAh
Sometimes you need to maintain two Whatsapp accounts for different purposes. The Zen Admire Swadesh allows you to operate two Whatsapp accounts on it so that you don't have to carry around two handsets for different Whatsapp accounts. Apart from this, the phone offers other decent features like a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM, a 5 MP primary camera, a 2 MP front camera, and a 2000 mAh removable battery.
