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BEST BUY BUDGET PHONES

India is the second largest mobile market, ahead of the US with over 400 million smartphone users whereas China leads in terms of the number of users.

As per counterpoint research, about 33% of phones sold are in Rs. 11,000 to Rs. 18,000 price range, and is the fastest growing segment.

In the Q3(2019) shipments have grown by 24% over Q2 and in comparison to the same period last year the shipments are up by 5%.

The Indian mobile market is growing rapidly and thanks to huge online discounts and aggressive launches the brands are able to sell huge volumes.

The Chinese smartphone manufacturers have over 60% market share in the Indian market while rest is taken by Samsung, Asus, Apple, and Google

Top 5 Smartphone Brands in India Q3 2018:

Xiaomi – Market Share – 27%
Samsung – Market Share – 23%
Vivo – Market Share – 10%
Micromax – Market Share – 9%
Oppo – Market Share – 8%
Others (Apple, LG, Huawei, Asus, Google, Lenovo etc) – Market Share – 23%

About 45% market share is taken by Chinese vendors Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo which are expanding presence both online as well as offline.

Okay now you can say one of the bets market for smartphones is India.Our market is saturated and it will increase in following years

Lets see which is the best smartphone you can buy under a 16000 rps.We choose phones in order of their performance and spec sheets

1. Redmi Note 7 (Onyx Black, 64 GB) (4 GB RAM)

The Smartphone is powered by 2.2 GHz Octa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8956 Processor. A 4GB of RAM & Adreno 512 graphics processor ensures phone runs smoothly even the most memory intensive applications & still shows no signs of lag. 64 GB of internal storage can be expanded to 256 GB via a microSD card.

The Phone comes with a large 4000 mAh battery to support it’s 6.3 inch screen with FHD Plus display having a resolution of 1080 X 2340 at 409 ppi. The screen is also protected by a durable Scratch Resistant glass.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 boasts of dual primary camera of 12 + 2 megapixel and 13 megapixel front Camera. The Smartphone has a low camera aperture of f/2.2 aperture lens. It also supports Face Detection and high dynamic range(HDR) imaging

2.Redmi Note 5 Pro (Black, 64 GB) (6 GB RAM)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro 6GB RAM mobile features a 5.99″ (15.21 cm) display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and runs on Android v7.1.2 (Nougat) operating system. The device is powered by Octa core (1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.6 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260) processor paired with 6 GB of RAM. As far as the battery is concerned it has 4000 mAh. Over that, as far as the rear camera is concerned this mobile has a 12 MP + 5 MP camera Exmor RS sensor supporting a resolution of 4000 x 3000 Pixels and the front snapper is powered by a Exmor RS sensor. Other sensors include Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope. So, does it have a fingerprint sensor? Yes, it does. For graphical performance that can make games run smoothly, this phone has got a Adreno 509 GPU. On board storage is at 64 GB with the option to expand the memory by Yes Up to 128 GB. Design is one of the most important factors when it comes to mobiles. This phone is 8 mm slim and weighs 181 grams

CONE

1.Outdated design

3. Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 (Titanium, 64 GB) (6 GB RAM)

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 6GB RAM mobile features a 6.26″ (15.9 cm) display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and runs on Android v8.1 (Oreo) operating system. The device is powered by Octa core (1.95 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260) processor paired with 6 GB of RAM. As far as the battery is concerned it has 5000 mAh. Over that, as far as the rear camera is concerned this mobile has a 12 MP + 5 MP camera Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor supporting a resolution of 4000 x 3000 Pixels and the front snapper is powered by a Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor. Other sensors include Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope. So, does it have a fingerprint sensor? Yes, it does. For graphical performance that can make games run smoothly, this phone has got a Adreno 512 GPU. On board storage is at 64 GB with the option to expand the memory by Yes Up to 2 TB. Design is one of the most important factors when it comes to mobiles. This phone is 8.5 mm slim and weighs

CONE

1.BATTERY BACKUP

2.CAMERA

4. Motorola One Power (Black, 64 GB) (4 GB RAM)

Motorola One Power 64GB was launched in October 2018 & runs on Android 8.1 OS. The Smartphone is available only in one color i.e. Black & has a built in fingerprint sensor as the primary security feature, along with the host of connectivity options in terms of 3G, 4G, GPS, Wifi, NFC Bluetooth capabilities. Priced at Rs. 14150 the phone is available with 64GB of internal storage.

The Smartphone is powered by 1.8 GHz octa core Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 Processor. A 3 GB of RAM & Adreno 509 graphics processor ensures phone runs smoothly even the most memory intensive applications & still shows no signs of lag. 64GB of internal storage can be expanded to 256 GB via a microSD card.

The Phone comes with a powerful 5000 mAh battery to support it’s 6.2 inch screen with IPS LCD display having a resolution of 1080 x 2246 at 402 ppi.

Motorola One Power 64GB boasts of dual primary camera of 16 + 5 megapixel and 12 megapixel front Camera.

5. Realme 2 Pro (Black Sea, 64 GB) (6 GB RAM)

Realme 2 Pro was launched in September 2018 & runs on Android 8 OS. The Smartphone is available in three color options i.e. Ice Lake, Blue Ocean, Black Sea & has a built in fingerprint sensor as the primary security feature, along with the host of connectivity options in terms of 3G, 4G, GPS, Wifi, NFC Bluetooth capabilities. Priced at Rs. 12990 the phone is available with 64 GB of internal storage.

The Smartphone is powered by a Octa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660AIE Processor. A 6 GB of RAM ensures phone runs smoothly even the most memory intensive applications & still shows no signs of lag. 64 GB of internal storage can not be expanded further.

The Phone comes with a large 3500 mAh battery to support it’s 6.3 inch screen with an FHD Plus display having a resolution of 2340 x 1080.

Realme 2 Pro boasts of dual primary camera of 16 + 2 megapixel and 16 megapixel front Camera. It also supports Face Detection and high dynamic range(HDR) imaging

6. Redmi Note 6 Pro (Blue, 64 GB) (4 GB RAM)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro 64GB was launched in November 2018 & runs on Android 8.1 OS. The Smartphone is available in more than three color options i.e.Black, Blue, Rose Gold, Red & has a built in fingerprint sensor as the primary security feature, along with the host of connectivity options in terms of 3G, 4G, GPS, Wifi Bluetooth capabilities. Priced at Rs. 10999 the phone is available with 64GB of internal storage.

The Smartphone is powered by 1.8 GHz Octa core Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 Processor. A 6 GB of RAM & Adreno 509 graphics processor ensures phone runs smoothly even the most memory intensive applications & still shows no signs of lag. 64GB of internal storage can be expanded to 256 GB via a microSD card.

The Phone comes with a large 4000 mAh battery to support it’s 6.26 inch screen with IPS LCD display having a resolution of 1080 X 2280 at 403 ppi.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro 64GB boasts of dual front camera of 20 + 2 megapixel and 12 + 5 megapixel dual rear Camera. It also supports Face Detection and high dynamic range(HDR) imaging

7. Samsung Galaxy M30

Samsung Galaxy M30 smartphone has a 6.4″ display with 1080 x 2340 pixels display resolution. The phone runs on Android v9.0 (Pie) operating system out of the box. Under the hood, the phone is powered by an octa core processor paired with 4 GB of RAM and 64GB of memory expandable via a microSD card slot. The device is backed by a mammoth 5000 mAh battery. The phone has a triple rear camera (13MP + 8MP + 5MP). It has an array of sensors including a light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, rear mounted fingerprint sensor, compass, and gyroscope.

Samsung Galaxy M30 was launched in February 2019 & runs on Android 8.1 OS. The Smartphone is available in two color options i.e. Gradation Black, Gradation Blue & has a built in fingerprint sensor as the primary security feature, along with the host of connectivity options in terms of 3G, 4G, GPS, Wifi Bluetooth capabilities. Priced at Rs. 14990 the phone is available with 64 GB of internal storage.

The Smartphone is powered by 1.8 GHz Octa core Exynos 7904 Processor. A 4GB of RAM & Mali-G71 MP2 graphics processor ensures phone runs smoothly even the most memory intensive applications & still shows no signs of lag. 64 GB of internal storage can be expanded to 512GB via a microSD card.

The Phone comes with a powerful 5000 mAh battery to support it’s 6.4 inch screen with Super AMOLED display having a resolution of 1080 X 2280 at 394 ppi.

Samsung Galaxy M30 boasts of dual primary camera of 13 + 5 + 5 megapixel and 16 megapixel front Camera. It also supports Face Detection and high dynamic range(HDR) imaging

8. Honor 9 Lite (Glacier Grey, 64 GB) (4 GB RAM)

Huawei Honor 9 Lite 4GB was launched in January 2018 & runs on Android 8 OS. The Smartphone is available in more than three color options i.e.Navy, Seagull Gray, Magic Nightfall, Pearl White, Lite Grey & has a built in fingerprint sensor as the primary security feature, along with the host of connectivity options in terms of 3G, 4G, Wifi Bluetooth capabilities. Priced at Rs. 10301 the phone is available with 32GB of internal storage.

The Smartphone is powered by a Octa core HiSilicon Kirin 659 Processor. A 4 GB of RAM & Mali-T830 MP2 graphics processor ensures phone runs smoothly even the most memory intensive applications & still shows no signs of lag. 32GB of internal storage can be expanded to 256 GB via a microSD card.

The Phone comes with a large 3000 mAh battery to support it’s 5.65 inch screen with FHD Plus display having a resolution of 1080 x 2160 at 428 ppi.

Huawei Honor 9 Lite 4GB boasts of dual front camera of 13 + 2 megapixel and 13 + 2 MP megapixel dual rear Camera. It also supports Face Detection and high dynamic range(HDR) imaging

8.mPhone 7 Plus Silver( 4GB RAM, 64GB )

The mPhone 7 Plus mobile features a 5.5″ (13.97 cm) display with a screen resolution of Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) and runs on Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) operating system. The device is powered by Octa core (1.5 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53 + 1 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) processor paired with 4 GB of RAM. As far as the battery is concerned it has 3000 mAh. Over that, as far as the rear camera is concerned this mobile has a 16 MP camera Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor supporting a resolution of 4616 x 3464 Pixels and the front snapper is powered by a Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor. Other sensors include Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope. So, does it have a fingerprint sensor? Yes, it does. For graphical performance that can make games run smoothly, this phone has got a Mali-T860 MP2 GPU. On board storage is at 64 GB with the option to expand the memory by Yes Up to 128 GB.

9. Honor 8C (Black, 32 GB) (4 GB RAM)

Honor 8C features a 6.26-inch HD+ notched display with a 1520 x 720 pixel resolution. It offers a screen-to-body ratio of 80.4 percent and an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC which will be coupled with 4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage.

13MP + 2MP (Dual Rear camera 13MP+2MP, 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.8 aperture, 2MP secondary rear camera with f/2.4 aperture)

Octa Core 1.8 GHz (Snapdragon 632 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU)
	Android 8.1 (Oreo, Huawei Emotion UI 8.2)