Smartphones With 2 GB RAM And Quad-Core Processor Under 25K

Smartphones are growing powerful with each passing day. The measure of RAM and processor the handset comes with fathoms its computing power. Though the next revolution of octa-core processors and higher RAM is around the corner, the Smartphones with quad-core processor and 2 GB RAM is what on the user’s mind while considering the powerful handset. Here is the list of 10 such Smartphones, read to know more.

Huawei Ascend P6 Price About 25,000

This dual SIM phone has an LCD capacitive touch screen of 4.7 inch at 1280X720 pixel resolution with gorilla glass protection. The device runs on Android 4.2 Jelly bean and is powered by a Quad-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz. Huawei Ascend P6 houses an 8 MP rear snapper and a 5 MP front unit. The connectivity features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, EDGE and GPS are supported by the device. The 2000mAh battery pack can provide power for 28hours of talktime on 2G network. 

UMI X2 Price: App. 14,000

The Chinese handset vendor UMI’s X2 has a 1.2 GHz MTK MT6589 quad-core processor with PowerVR SGX544 GPU, and without surprise, the 2 GB RAM itself will convince you about the multi-tasking capabilities. It has a 5 inch IPS Retina Screen with HD resolution of 1920x1080 pixels with 441 PPI. The display comes with Gorilla Glass 2 coating that protects the screen from scratches.

The autofocus 13 MP rear camera with flash and a surprisingly good 3 MP front camera is more than enough to satisfy you optical needs. The phone mounted on Android 4.2 Jellybean is dual SIM and has a 2500mAh battery pack for a really long uninterrupted power supply.

Huawei Ascend Mate Price About 24,999

Ascend Mate has an impressive display of 6.1 inch Anti-scratch, Toshiba IPS+ Screen at 1280x720 Pixels resolution and also has Corning Gorilla Glass protection. It comes with company’s propriety user interface Emotion UI 2.0 and runs on Android 4.1 jelly bean mobile platform.  It is powered by 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor coupled 2 GB RAM and a Vivante GC4000 GPU.  The device packs 8GB of internal storage expandable up to 64 GB.  On the optics side it has 8MP rear and 1MP front cameras. The device packs a mammoth 4050 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion battery which offers a record 1100 hours of 2G and up to 1072 hours of 3G talktime. The recently launched Ascend Mate 2  can apparently charge other phones as well.

Intex Aqua i7 Price About 17,783

Intex Aqua i7 comes with a 5-inch Full HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass, a quad-core MediaTek processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 2GB RAM and a 2000mAH battery that offers talk-time of 7 hours and standby time of 220 hours. The phone is equipped with a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front-camera and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS.

Other specifications include massive 32 GB inbuilt memory and instead of a microSD card slot for additional space, the phone provides an alternative 5GB free storage space on Intex cloud. It’s well connected with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G and GPS. The device also includes a g-sensor, proximity sensor and light sensor which assist the phone to auto pause the video when the user looks away from the screen.

The phone is pre-loaded with 15 useful apps like Hungama, Matrabasha and more where the Matrabasha application has 22 Indian languages and lets the users to text, tweet and update status in their mother tongue.

Sony Xperia ZR 24,475

Sony Xperia ZR comes with 4.6-inch super-sharp HD Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 and has a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The Smartphone runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system.

Powered by 1.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm S4 Pro chipset and Adreno 320 GPU, the device is supported by 2GB RAM. Camera wise, it is equipped with 13MP Exmor RS camera with LED flash and a VGA front facing camera for video calling. It has an internal storage of 8GB and a microSD card slot supporting up to 32GB for additional storage.

In terms of connectivity, it includes features like 4G, Wi-Fi, GPS, 3G HSPA+, Bluetooth 4.0, DLNA GPS and NFC. It is packed with 2300mAh battery and loaded with Sony media apps including Walkman, PlayStation Mobile and more.

Micromax Canvas Turbo A250 Price About 19,299

Micromax is known for bringing high-end featured devices at an affordable pricing. This is the main reason behind Micromax’s popularity. Micromax’s Canvas Turbo A250 that comes with 4.2.1 Jelly Bean OS out of box and sports an impressive 5 inch 1080p Full HD IPS-LCD display with a pixel density of 441. Other hardware specifications of this device include a 1.5 GHz quad core Cortex-A7 processor, which is coupled with PowerVR SGX554 GPU and 2 GB of RAM. The device comes with 16 GB of inbuilt storage but unfortunately it does not support further expansion of the storage. The optics of the Turbo A250 includes a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front facing camera. The Canvas Turbo A250 has a non-removable 2000 mAh Li-ion battery which delivers up to 9 hours of talk time.

Lenovo Vibe X  Priced About 24,899

The new Smartphone from Lenovo comes embedded with a 5-inch full HD display at 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution which comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It has a svelte design with super thin 6.9 mm frame of polycarbonate material with laser-engraved 3D tactile finish. The device is powered by quad-core 1.5 GHz MediaTek (MTK 6589T) processor which is complimented with 2 GB of RAM. Lenovo Vibe X runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS out of box and comes with 16 GB of internal storage.

The optics of the phone includes a 5 MP front and the LED flash accompanied 13 MP rear facing cameras that cater to a wonderful photo experience.

The Vibe X features unique apps like SHAREit, with which phone-to-phone data transfer can be in a fastest possible way. At about 4 Mbps, users can exchange pictures, large videos, and complete folders and even share apps without using any data cable or Wi-Fi hub.

Google Nexus 4 Price About  23,599

Google Nexus 4, manufactured by LG is most popular among power hungry consumers with its elegant design and good specs. Running on Google’s Android 4.2, Jelly Bean operating system upgradable to latest Android Kit Kat; Google Nexus 4 is smooth in performance and is powered with 1.5GHz quad-core CPU ensuring a hitch free experience along with 2GB RAM. It comes with a 4.7-inch screen size with a resolution of 1280x768 pixels and a pixel density of 320ppi which makes the text and graphics look sharp.

The phone comes in 8, 16 and 32 GB variants, and the 16GB at 23,599 is what most preferred by Indian users. Even though microSD card is absent, 13GB user available memory would be sufficient enough for most purposes. In terms of connectivity, it allows users to wireless transfer details and data between compatible handsets. Other connectivity features include NFC, micro USB, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Gionee Elife E6 Price About 20,999

Gionee Elife E6 shames its counterparts in design. The beautifully designed gadget has a 5 inch IPS screen with 1920 X 1080 pixel resolution. The device runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, with a layer of customization named ‘Amigo’ on top. The gadget is powered by 1.5GHz quad core processor coupled with 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal memory. The 13MP primary camera assists in clicking images and the 5MP front unit helps in video calling. Gionee Elife supports most of the connectivity features including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB and GPS. The 2000mAh battery is good enough to get the gadget going for one full day.

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Must Know Features Of New Micromax Canvas 4

Micromax is undoubtedly the first Indian Smartphone manufacturer who made a ground among international counterparts. Canvas HD, the previous flagship from the company was a runaway success. Following the trait, Micromax has released its Canvas 4, which was expected to bring a mammoth of performance and design into customer’s hands at an affordable price.

However, instead of going for the high end specifications, Micromax launched the device with minor changes from its predecessor Canvas HD. Surely, a portion of the Micromax fans are not happy about this. However, the company had worked on something different into this device, which clearly reflects on the user interface. Here are the 7 amazing features compiled by Times Of India, which makes this Smartphone a hot grab at 17,999.

  

Specifications at a glance:

Display: 5-inch capacitive touchscreen (1280x720p resolution)
Operating system: Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Processor: 1.2GHz MediaTek 6589 quad-core CPU, PowerVR SGX 544 graphics chip
RAM: 1GB; Storage: 16GB internal storage with support for up to 32GB microSD card
Camera: 13MP camera, 5MP front-facing camera
Connectivity: 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
Battery: 2,000mAh

Battery:

Canvas 4 comes with a Lithium-Ion battery of 2000 mAh, which is supposedly the same one from Canvas HD. This was another let down from the manufacturer, as the onlookers expected a bigger battery, following the teaser leased by the manufacturer with tag line “Can life be endless?” The performance of this battery in this more powerful phone is still a concern. But, until we get the device in hand for reviews, commenting on the battery life would be too early.

Design and Body:

In terms of design and features, Canvas 4 is better than the previous version. Even though it is made up of the same glossy plastic, the fit and finish are far better than any of the Smartphones in the range. The phone has an aluminum frame running through the edges, which adds to the look and sturdiness.

Performance:

Micromax has not customized the Android OS in Canvas 4 heavily. So under the skin, you will get a pure Android Jelly Bean experience. Moreover, on a performance test with Antutu, a popular Android benchmark, the phone scored around 15,000 points, which is more than what can be expected from a phone of this price range.

Screen:

Screen is a place where Micromax fans expected more. Instead of a full HD screen, the company went for resolution of 720x1280 in a 5 inch display. Even though it is not full HD, the screen is optimized for better and rich colors compared to the previous one. A Corning Gorilla Glass protects the HD IPS screen from scratches.

Slim:

Irrespective of packing a 5 inch display, the Canvas 4 is distinctively thin and compact than the previous device, Canvas HD.  The device has a slim design rounded off with an aluminum band, which doubles as the antenna. Moreover, with the two colours, especially smoky grey, the device looks appealing.

Camera:

A new 13 megapixel camera fitted with Sony sensor is the biggest improvement Micromax has brought to its device. Assisting the main camera, there is also a 5 megapixel front camera which is perfect for self portraits and video calls. Upon the preliminary tests by TOI, the camera is found to take good pictures under light. However, images taken in the low-light conditions lacked sharpness. More details can be known after a thorough test with the Smarthone.

Unique Features:

Canvas 4 comes with a set of unique software features which is rather a gimmick than pure innovation. It includes, unlocking the phone with just a blow of air, flipping the phone to make it silent, bringing the device near ears to answer a call and an eye tracking function like ‘Smart Pause’ from Samsung phones, which will pause the video, if you look away from the screen.

However, it is yet to decide on the usability of these features including simultaneously running two videos at a time.

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Micromax Canvas 4 Is Finally Here For 17,999

The flagship Smartphone by Micromax, Canvas 4, got an official launch today in New Delhi and is priced at 17,999. The device was making headlines ever since the company released the teaser on its official YouTube channel.

Though device was up for pre-orders on Micromax’s website for an initial amount of 5,000 and press releases were handed out for today’s launch, the specs of the mobile were tightly wrapped until today.

Meanwhile there were many rumours about the device’s specs, but with today’s launch, some came true and some failed terribly. One of the most rumoured specs the 1080 p screen resolution, also called as Full HD, failed terribly, as the device sports 720 p resolutions only. Adding to the failed rumours list is a high capacitve battery, originated from company’s "Can Life Be Endless?" caption.  But like its antecessor, the Canvas HD, it’s just 2000 mAh.

Nevertheless, the device packs punch with some amazing features. The holding frame of the device is anodised aluminium, which gives fine metal look, plus, acts as additional antenna. With “Blow To Unlock” feature, as the name suggests, you can unlock it by just blowing over its screen. “Shoot To Thrill,” the 13MP primary camera, with Sony Sensor and flash can take amazing videos and pics; adding to it, there is a 5MP front camera for finer video chats.

You can take panorama shots from bottom to top. Pin a video to the screen and drag various applications on to it, you can work on apps simultaneously while without missing even a moment of your video. With “Roving Eyes” feature, the video currently playing on your screen pauses whenever your eyes are off the screen and it resumes when you look back at it. “Peekaboo!” is a feature where you can preview other videos without pausing the one you are currently watching. “Swipe to control” helps you to increase or decrease the volume or brightness with just a swipe.

And to add more, just bring the phone to your ears to answer a call or to call a selected contact. Put the phone upside down for silent mode or just flip the phone to put the current call on speakers, the features are simply endless. With “Play Safe,” Micromax will be giving a one year service on its M!Power, by which you can block your SIM card, wipe phone memory clean, take automated data backup, and even get a temporary handset in case of mobile theft.

Micromax Canvas 4 comes with a 5.0-inch HD display at 720x1280 pixels resolution. It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB RAM and runs on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean. It has 16GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card.

Micromax is also offering a new cover worth 3,000 for its flagship phone, which  allows the use of the phone even when the screen is covered.  

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