Sony Xperia Z Ultra :
Though the device was available in the other parts of the world, the Xperia Z Ultra could make its way to Indian shores in July only. As the name indicates, it is the bigger version of the flagship smartphone of Sony, the Xperia Z smartphone. With a bigger screen, the smartphone deserves the title “phablet” more. With a 6.4 inch display and a high price tag to match with the name, the Z ultra is one of the recent addition, happened by the later days of July 2013.
The key features of Sony Xperia Z Ultra are:
• 6.44 inches display.
• 2.2 GHz Quad-core Krait 400 processor.
• Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean).
• 2GB RAM.
• 16 GB internal storage.
• Expandable memory up to 64 GB.
• 8 MP primary camera.
• 2 MP secondary camera.
• Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery.
• Price: 46,990/- rupees.
LG Optimus G Pro :
Just like the Xperia Z Ultra, Optimus G pro from LG had made its appearance months before. But the company could release it in India in the month of July. With a bigger screen and higher spec, the Optimus G Pro belong to the Phablet category. The device has a very long specs sheet, including a 5.5 inch display and a quad core processor.
The key features of LG Optimus G Pro are:
• 5.5 inches display.
• 1.7GHz quad-core processor.
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS.
• 2 GB RAM.
• 32 GB internal storage.
• Expandable memory up to 64 GB.
• 13 MP primary camera.
• 2.4 MP secondary camera.
• Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery.
• Price: 42,500/- rupees.
HTC One Mini :
The miniature of the flagship HTC One smartphone, the HTC One Mini, made its way to India in July 2013. as the name indicates, One Mini is the exact scaled down version of the HTC One smartphone. The price cut it has is a very attractive USP as far as the budget conscious Indian customers are concerned.
The key features of HTC One Mini smartphone are:
• 4.3 inches display.
• 1.4 GHz Dual-core processor.
• Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean).
• 1GB RAM.
• 16 GB internal storage memory.
• No expandable memory.
• 4MP primary camera.
• 1.6 MP secondary camera.
• Non-removable Li-Po 1800 mAh battery.
• Price: 35,000/- rupees.
BlackBerry Q5 :
One of the prestigious smartphone brand, the BlackBerry, released its cheaper version of the Q10 smartphone, the Q5 in India in July. As the name suggests, Q5 smartphone is the scaled down version of the Q10 smartphone. The affordable price tag is the major attraction of the smartphone. The device has a QWERTY key pad, the signature design of the BB.
The key features of the BlackBerry Q5 smartphone are:
• 3.1 inches display.
• 1.2 GHz Dual-core processor.
• BlackBerry 10 OS.
• 2 GB RAM.
• 8 GB internal memory.
• Expandable memory up to 32 GB.
• 5 MP rear camera.
• 2 MP front camera.
• Non-removable Li-Ion 2180 mAh battery.
• Price: 24,990/- rupees.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom :
Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom s a smartphone, which gives importance for the camera features. The smartphone has a huge 16 MO camera as its primary camera and a 1.9 MP front camera too. The device has a 1.5 GHz dual core processor.
The key features of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom smartphone are:
• 4.3 inch display.
• Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 processor.
• Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).
• 1.5 GB RAM.
• 8 GB internal storage.
• Expandable memory up to 64 GB.
• 16 MP rear camera.
• 1.9 MP front camera.
• Standard battery, Li-Ion 2330 mAh battery.
• Price: 29,990/- rupees.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini :
The star smartphone of the year, the Samsung Galaxy S4 has a young brother now. Dubbed S4 Mini, the smartphone is a scaled down version of the flagship smartphone of Samsung. S4 Mini made its appearance in India in the last month.
The key features of Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini are:
• 4.3 inches display.
• Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait processor.
• Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).
• 2GB RAM.
• 8 GB internal storage memory.
• Expandable memory up to 64GB.
• 8 MP primary camera.
• 1.9 MP secondary camera.
• Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery.
• Price: 27,990/- rupees.
HTC Desire 600 :
Dual SIM smartphone from HTC, the Desire 600 made its way to India in July. With quad core processor and 4.5 inch display, the device belongs to the mid ranged smartphones. Though there are no unique selling points in this device, it is a decent smartphone to own with a reasonable price tag.
The key features of HTC Desire 600 smartphone are:
• 4.5 inches display.
• Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 processor.
• Android OS, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean).
• 1 GB RAM.
• 8 GB internal storage.
• No SD card slot.
• 8 MP primary camera.
• 1.6 MP front camera.
• Li-Ion 1860 mAh battery.
• Price: 26,990/- rupees.
Micromax Canvas 4 :
Coming to Indian made smartphones, Micromax released its Canvas 4 smartphone in the month of July. Priced at a very affordable rice tag, the device has all the qualities of a standard smartphone.
It has quad core processor and a 5 inch display screen.
The key features of Micromax Canvas 4 smartphone are:
• 5 inch display.
• 1.2 GHz MT6589 MediaTek quad-core processor.
• Android Jelly Bean 4.2.1 OS.
• 1 GB RAM.
• 16 GB internal storage memory.
• Expandable memory up to 32 GB.
• 13 MP primary camera.
• 5 MP secondary camera.
• 2000 mAh battery.
• Price: 17,999/- rupees.
Karbonn Titanium S9 :
Yet another Indian made smartphone released in the month of July, 2013. With 5.5 inches display, the Karbonn Titanium S9 comes with a quad core processor. There is a 13 MP primary camera and a 5 MP secondary camera associated with the smartphone.
The key features of Karbonn Titanium S9 smartphone are:
• 5.5 inches display.
• 1.2 GHz Quad Core Processor.
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
• 1 GB RAM.
• 16 GB internal storage.
• Expandable memory up to 32 GB.
• 13 MP primary camera.
• 5 MP secondary camera.
• Li - Ion 2600 mAh battery.
• Price: 19,990/- rupees.
Xolo Play T1000 :
Xolo Play T1000 is a smartphone from Lava. The uniqueness of this smartphone is the NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad core processor. It is the first ever smartphone India with this processor at such a low price. The smartphone comes with 4.7 inch display and twin cameras.
The key features of Xolo Play T1000 smartphone are:
• 4.7 Inches display.
• 1.5 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3, Quad Core processor.
• Android v4.1.1 (Jelly Bean) OS.
• 1 GB RAM.
• 4 GB internal storage.
• Expandable memory up to 32 GB.
• 8 MP primary camera.
• 2 MP secondary camera.
• 2000 mAh battery.
• Price: 15,999/- rupees.
Nokia Lumia 1020 :
The new camera smartphone from Nokia, the Lumia 1020, was officially launched in the month of July. Thought the smartphone is yet to make its entry to the shops, it is a hot launch of July.
The key features of Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone are:
• 4.5 inch display.
• Microsoft Windows Phone 8 OS.
• Dual-core 1.5 GHz, Qualcomm processor.
• 2GB RAM.
• 32 GB internal storage.
• 41 MP primary camera.
• 1.2 MP secondary camera.
• BV-5XW 2000 mAh battery.
• Price: Not yet revealed.
Nokia Lumia 625 :
Yet another announcement from Nokia, the Lumia 625, is a smartphone with 4.7 inches display screen. With five stunning coloured changeable back covers, this smartphone belong to the colourful Lumia series.
The key features of Nokia Lumia 625 are:
• 4.7 inches display.
• Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait processor.
• Microsoft Windows Phone 8 OS.
• 512 MB RAM.
• 8 GB internal storage memory.
• Expandable memory up to 64 GB.
• 5 MP rear camera.
• VGA front camera.
• Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery.
• Price: Not yet revealed.
These are the top smartphones released and launched in the month of July, 2013. Which is your favourite one? Comment below.
