Last updated: 1st April 2017
Not too long ago, it was difficult to find good Android phones under a budget of less than Rs 5000. But thanks to manufacturers like Lenovo and Micromax, who have upped the ante when it comes to offering value-for-money smartphones for as low as 5000 rupees, consumers can now buying cheap phones that can perform basic tasks like calls, messages, Whatsapp and even capture a couple of good photographs.
Most of these phones that we recommend, also come with dual sim card slots – which allows you to insert two sim cards in the same phone – microSD card for additional storage, Android KitKat / Lollipop and also 1GB of RAM.
1. Asus Zenfone Go – Rs 5000
PROS:
- This plastic build phone looks good in hand, you cannot expect much from a Rs 5000 phone.
- Comes with Mediatek Quad core processor with 1GB RAM, quiet smooth but not much of lag
- Back camera takes good pictures
- Comes with Android 5.1 Lollipop
- Its a dual sim device, one supports 4G. The other one supports 2G
- Low- end games can be played without any heating issue
- 8GB RAM with 32GB internal storage
- The phone feels very light while holding
- Supports USB On to go via OTG cable , this means you can transfer files through OTG cable
- Speakers are crystal clear
- Value for money phone
CONS:
- Front camera is average
- The display quality could have been better, its just FWVGA display with 217 ppi
- Some times the call gets disconnected, there are some issues with call quality.
- The 1600 mAh battery doesn’t last for a whole day.
- Headphones are not provided along with the phone.
2. Infocus Bingo 10 (Dual Sim) 8GB – Rs 3000
PROS:
- Comes in plastic build, with good design.
- 4.5 inch FWVGA display. Although not a HD screen, the display is good for the price.
- Runs on Marshmallow 6.0 which no other phone has got at this price range.
- The performance of this phone with 1 GB RAM is good.
- Battery is efficient, comes around 18 – 19 hours of moderate usage
- 8GB internal storage with Expandable memory upto 32GB
- Good call quality and video quality.
- Value for money
- Low end games can be played without any issue
- Light weight
CONS:
- Average camera
- Doesn’t support 4G
- Headphones are not provided with the phone
3. Lenovo A1000 (Dual Sim) 8GB – Rs 4500
PROS:
- Decent 4inch display with plastic build
- Comes with Android lollipop 5.1
- Performs decently with 1GB RAM
- 8GB internal storage with 32 GB expandable storage
- Easily available
- Good for the beginner’s, value for money mobile
- Battery comes for a day with normal usage
- Basic games can be played without any lag
- Back camera takes good pictures
- Light weight and value for money phone
CONS:
- No sunlight legibility
- Average front camera
- Doesn’t support 4G
4. Xolo Era 4G (Dual Sim) 8GB – Rs 5000
PROS:
- 5 inch HD display with great viewing angles
- Comes with corning gorilla glass
- Stylish and sleek design
- Great front and back camera with LED flash
- Snappy performance with 1GB RAM
- Excellent battery life
- Speakers are loud enough
- Basic games like subway surfers can be played without any issue
- Supports 4G
- 8GB internal memory with 32GB expandable memory
- Comes with Android 5.0 lollipop
- Value for money
CONS:
- 2 Finger Multi Touch
- Sometimes the touch doesn’t respond
5. Micromax Canvas Spark (Dual Sim) 8GB – Rs 5000
PROS:
- Stunning 4.7 inch display with Corning gorilla glass 3 protection.
- Plastic build with metallic rim makes the phone look stylish
- Good touch experience
- Doesn’t attract fingerprints
- Smooth performance with 1GB RAM, however the processor is very slow.
- Brilliant front and back camera
- Comes with Android Lollipop 5.0
- Games can be played without any heating issues
- Headphones are provided with the mobile
- 8GB internal memory with 32GB expandable memory
- 2000 mAh Decent battery backup
CONS:
- Slow processor
- Doesn’t support 4G
| Zenfone Go | Bingo 10 | Lenovo A1000 | XOLO Era 4G | Canvas Spark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 4.5 inch | 4.5 inch | 4 inch | 5 inch | 4.7 inch |
| Display Resolution | 480 x 854 | 480 x 854 | 480 x 800 | 720 x 1280 | 540 x 960 |
| Panel | FWVGA | FWVGA | TFT | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass 4 | No | No | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Dimensions | 135 x 67 x 10.1 mm | 135.6 x 67.3 x 10.4 mm | 124.5 x 64 x 10.6 mm | 145.5 x 72 x 8.5 mm | 137.9 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 133.5 Grams | 140 grams | 132 grams | 142 grams | 134 grams |
| OS | Android 5.1 Lollipop | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| CPU | Mediatek MT6580M | MediaTek MT6580 | Spreadtrum SC7731 | Spreadtrum SC9830A | Mediatek MT6582M |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 | Mali-400MP1 | Mali-400MP2 | Mali-400MP2 | Mali-400 |
| RAM | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Fingerprint | No | No | No | No | No |
| MicroSD card | up to 64 GB | up to 32 GB | up to 32 GB | up to 32 GB | up to 32 GB |
| Back Camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | 5 MP | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 0.3 MP | 5 MP | 0.3 MP | 2 MP | 2 MP |
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | No | No | No | No |
| NFC | No | No | No | No | No |
| USB | microUSB | microUSB | microUSB | microUSB | microUSB |
| Battery | 1600 mAh | 2000 mAh | 2050 mAh | 2500 mAh | 2000 mAh |
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