The Indian smartphone market is cluttered with a plethora of options.
These offerings are spread across all segments, hence, you won’t be left disappointed, even with a tight budget. Entry-level smartphones have become quite capable. It’s true that they are not as powerful as their pricier counterparts but they still offer all the basic necessary features. For instance, you get 4G connectivity, a decent display, rear and front-facing cameras, and support for major android apps.
It can be cumbersome to choose between the numerous options available in the market. So we have listed the best options available under Rs 5000 to help you make the right buying decision.
Jio Phone Next
The Jio Phone Next is one of the latest entry-level smartphone offerings with 4G support. It is developed in collaboration with Jio and Google. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon QM215 processor and runs Pragati OS. It is equipped with a 5.45-inch display HD+ LCD display. There’s a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel camera for selfies on the front. The Jio Phone Next gets a 3500mAh battery which can be topped via a micro-USB charger. Jio offers this device with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage.
Samsung M01 Core
The Samsung M01 Core is an Android Go powered device. For your information, Android Go is a toned-down version of Android. The phone sports a 5.3-inch HD+ display. It is powered by a MediaTek MT6739 SoC and coupled with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The phone features an 8-megapixel main camera and a 5-megapixel camera for selfies. A 3000mAh battery powers the Samsung M01 Core. Moreover, the device runs Android 10 Go Edition.
Redmi Go
Like the Samsung M01 Core, the Redmi Go runs a trimmed down version of Android. It is a fairly lightweight device weighing 137 grams. The device has a 5-inch display with a resolution of 720×1080 pixels. It is powered by a Snapdragon 425 chipset with up to 1GB RAM and 8GB onboard storage. The storage can be bumped up via a microSD. As far as the cameras are concerned, the device gets an 8-megapixel main camera and a 5-megapixel sensor for selfies. The Redmi Go is equipped with a 3000mAh battery and offers 4G connectivity.
Lava Z1S
The Lava Z1S offers 4G support on a budget. It features a traditional design like other offerings in this segment. The Lava Z1S has a 5-inch display with a resolution of 720×1600 pixels. It is equipped with an octa-core Unisoc SC9863 chipset and paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. The phone has a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel camera for selfies on the front. Both these cameras are paired with an LED flash. The Lava Z1S has a 3100mAh and runs Android 11 out of the box.
Gionee Max
The Gionee Max is powered by a 5000mAh battery, the biggest amongst the listed devices. It also gets a large 6-inch IPS LCD display. The phone is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chipset and is coupled with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. There’s a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel camera for selfies on this device. The Gionee Max runs Android 10 out of the box and brings 4G support.
