Multiple reports in the early February 2015 suggested that India would become the second largest smartphone market in the world. In the first quarter of 2016, the country’s smartphone market grew 23 percent, surpassing the US to become the second largest country in terms of users. The boom in the smartphone market in India resulted entry of multiple Chinese smartphone makers in the country in the past couple of years. Most of the smartphones now being launched by domestic and international manufacturers come with 4G LTE support, which is the future of data connectivity. At present, 4G LTE-enabled smartphones are available for as low as Rs 2,900.
There are a lot of 4G LTE-enabled smartphones with excellent configuration in India, which are priced below Rs 10,000. 4G network in India is gradually expanding, and soon to be launched Reliance Jio 4G services have made the biggest impact in this segment. If you are planning to buy a 4G LTE-enabled smartphone, then let’s take a look on the top 5 latest 4G phones in India. It’s worth mentioning that this article is for the budget buyers, who are looking for a 4G-enabled offering priced below Rs 10,000.
The top 5 4G LTE-enabled smartphones in India
LYF Flame 6
The LYF Flame 6 is India’s one of the most affordable smartphones, which offer 4G with VoLTE support. It is an entry-level smartphone that comes with a compact 4-inch display, and is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core CPU, aided by 512MB of RAM. The phone offers 4GB of internal memory, further expandable up to 32GB via a microSD card. It comes with a 2MP rear snapper with an LED flash, and a 2MP front shooter. A 1,750mAh battery keeps the phone running.
InFocus Bingo 21
The InFocus Bingo 21 is another budget entry in this segment. It is among the few smartphones that offer a selfie flash. The phone comes with a 5-megapixel front snapper complemented by an LED flash. The device sports a compact 4.5-inch IPS display bearing a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels. It is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC9830 processor, coupled with 2GB of RAM. For storage, the device offers 8GB of internal memory, which can be further increased up to 32GB with a microSD card. The phone comes with 8MP rear snapper with an LED flash, 4G LTE, dual-SIM slots, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS, and a 2,300mAh battery.
Lenovo VIBE K5
The Lenovo VIBE K5 is one of the most beautiful looking smartphones in the sub-Rs 7,000 range. The main highlight of the device is a premium metal body. In addition, the device also comes with Dolby ATMOS-powered front speakers. This one comes with a 5-inch HD IPS display, and packs in a 1.4GHz octa-core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 processor under the hood. It comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory, further expandable up to 32GB via a microSD card. Its other specs include a 13-megapixel primary snapper with an LED flash, and a5-megapixel secondary shooter, Android Lollipop, and a 2,750mAh battery.
LeEco Le 1s Eco
The Le 1s Eco is the Chinese brand’s first smartphone under the Make in India initiative. The mid-range 4G LTE-enabled offering comes with a 5.5-inch full HD display. It offers 32GB of internal memory, an octa-core Helio X10 SoC, 3GB of RAM, a 13MP rear snapper, a 5MP front shooter, and a beefy 3,000mAh battery. The Le 1s Eco is for those looking for multitasking in the budget price tag.
MEIZU m3 note
The MEIZU m3 note is one of the best smartphones with 4G LTE support, which is priced below Rs 10,000. The m3 note comes with a fingerprint sensor, a 5.5-inch full HD LTPS 2.5D curved glass display, and runs Flyme OS 5.1, which is based on Android 5.1 Lollipop. For performance, the phone gets a 1.8GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor, aided by a Mali T860 GPU. For storage, you get 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage, expandable by another 128GB via microSD. Camera features include a 13MP rear snapper with a dual-LED flash, and a 5MP selfie shooter. A large 4,100mAh battery keeps the phone alive.
Conclusion
The LYF Flame 6 is without a doubt is one of the most affordable 4G LTE-enabled smartphones in the country, but the main question is that, doesthis phone fulfill your smartphone needs or not. The MEIZU m3 note appears to be a decent offering in the same budget range, which comes with excellent specs for its price tag of Rs 9,999. The LeEco Le 1s Eco is also a decent phablet offering with high-end configuration, which is priced at Rs 10,899.As for the other phones, there’s no word on these smartphone.