As humble as one may be, each one of us desire to show off that wireless device in front of family and friends. And for many of us possessing a full option Smartphone is now a necessity more than a need. Globally, mobile phone producing companies today have learnt well to adapt to these ever evolving market trends. So here is a list of the top 10 Stylish Smartphones that will suit the Indian pockets this year:
1. Asus Zenfone 5
Simple, Beautiful and Peaceful is the USP of the Asus Zenfone 5. This Smartphone is priced at Rs.9999 and features an Intel 2X2: Intel® Atom™ Multi-Core Z2580 Processor 2.0 GHz with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, the device promises the best performance and power efficiency. Immersive 3D gaming is the highlights which ensure a great screening experience both for entertainment and during normal usage. ZenFone's PowerVR SGX 544 MP2 GPU packs a serious punch - both in games and during general use. The Zenfone 5 is a dual sim dual standby device. It also has a 64Bit memory which is twice the speed of an average Smartphone making the Zenfone 5 a fast performer. It has an internal memory of 8GB extendable to 64GB with a micro SD card. And of course don’t miss out on the colours -Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Sky Blue, and Solar Yellow.
2. Micromax Yu Yureka
Priced at Rs.8,999, Micromax's Yu Yureka offers some rather impressive specifications at the price. The dual-SIM smartphone features Cat. 4 4G LTE connectivity, and runs Cyanogen OS 11 based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat. It bears a 5.5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) IPS display with Gorilla Glass 3; a 64-bit 1.5GHz octa-core Snapdragon 615 SoC (MSM8939); an Adreno 405 GPU; 2GB of RAM; a 13-megapixel Sony Exmor CMOS sensor rear camera with an f/2.2 aperture and flash; a front-facing 5-megapixel fixed-focus camera; 16GB of inbuilt storage expandable via microSD card (up to 32GB), and a 2500mAh Li-Po battery. The underlying statement is that, the customers are offered a sleek and stylish next-gen Smartphone at a decent price. The camera is a sure add on for this price.
3. Xiomi Redmi 1S
The Xiomi Redmi 1S is priced at Rs.5999 in India is a decent buy for those who desire a budget Smartphone with good workability. The device works on a Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 processor with Quad-core 1.6GHz Cortex – A7 running on Android OS, v4.3 (Jellybean). It’s conveniently dual sim and has a fairly good rear camera of 8MP resolution. The front camera supports only a 1.6MP resolution but seems too good for the given price. The device has a capacitive touchscreen of 720 x 1280 pixel resolution (~312 ppi) for good picture quality and is available in black, Chinese red, metallic gray/blue, green and yellow colour panels.
4. Motorola Moto E (2nd gen)
The Motorola Moto E (2nd gen), priced at Rs.6999, runs on a Quad Core 1.2 GHz processor which enables a faster performance of the device. It has a 4.5 inches vivid display with a 540 x 960 pixel display. The rounded design at the edges give the Smartphone an overall smooth and easy to handle feel. It runs on Android OS 5.0 Jellybean, has a 2GB RAM and an internal memory of 8GB extendable using a micro SD up to 32GB. The battery is 2359 mAH Li-Po battery which ensures longer functionality.
5. Microsoft Lumia 535 Dual Sim
At Rs.8999, Microsoft Lumia is one of the best buys for those looking for both a good brand and an optimum Smartphone experience. The Microsoft Lumia 535 is a dual sim device with a 5MP wide angle front lens and LED flash that ensures quality video calling experience. It has 5 inch capacitive touch screen with an 8GB internal storage extendable using a micro SD. The device runs on a Windows 8.1 OS and Quad Core 1.2 GHz processor which provides a faster Smartphone experience to the customers. Free cloud storage upto 15 GB and the whole kitty of Microsoft Apps is in store for the customers. This fancy Microsoft phone is available in black, white, green and orange colour panels.
This is just a tentative list and customers may want to look up a few more Smartphones which may be good options as well. Those which almost made my list are- HTC Desire 526, Galaxy Core Prime and Micromax Canvas Nitro.
