The most frequent question we encounter as a gadgets geek is which phone you should buy. Obviously, we’re not just going to recommend the flagships models which are in fact the best smartphone you will get. So, we will be excruciating up the guide by price category, starting with entry level handsets and going all the way to the very finest devices available in stores.As of now, let’s see my top 5 entry level smart phones available in Nepalese market. (DATED- MARCH,2016)
1. Motorola Moto E
Motorola launched Moto E recently in India via Flipkart for a price of INR. 7000 (NPR.11200). This is probably the best entry level Android smartphone around.The Moto E uses a 1.4 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chip with 1GB of RAM, 4GB (2.21GB user available) of onboard storage and microSD support for cards up to 32GB, while the rear camera is rated at 5-megapixels. The battery is a 1980mAh setup and Motorola says that, with its software optimizations, users can expect a full day’s worth of use from a single charge.You can buy here in Nepal for a price of Rs.14500 from The Online Baazar. Contact number-9813851528
Key Specs:
- SIM: Dual ; 3G enabled
- DISPLAY: 4.3 inches, IPS panel, 540 x 960 pixels (256 ppi pixel density)
- MEMORY:4 GB internal memory; micro SD up to 32 GB
- RAM: 1 GB RAM
- PROCESSOR: 1.4 GHz Dual Core Snapdragon™ 200
- GPU: Adreno 302
- Primary Camera: 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash:NO, 480p video recording
- Secondary Camera: NO
- OS: Android Kitkat 4.4.2
- Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 1980 mAh battery
- Market price:14500/-
2. Lava Iris X1
Lava Iris X1 sports a 4.5 inch screen with a resolution of 854 × 480 pixels, 1.2 Ghz Quad core Processor (Broadcom),1 GB of RAM,4 GB internal storage expandable via MicroSD card upto 32Gb. On the back you have a 8MP shooter with single LED flash. You have a 2 MP Front facing camera. For connectivity,you have a dual SIM support,Wi-FI with Hotspot,Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS for navigation.
Powering up is a rather decent 1800 mAh battery which should be enough for daily usage. The best part of this device is it comes with Android Kitkat 4.4 out of the box.You can buy it for a price of Rs.14500
Key Specs:
- SIM: Dual SIM (2G+3G); Dual Standby
- DISPLAY: 4.5 inches, IPS panel, 480 x 850 pixels (217 ppi pixel density)
- MEMORY:4 GB internal memory; micro SD up to 64 GB
- RAM: 1 GB RAM
- PROCESSOR: 1.2 GHz Quad Core Broadcom 23550 processor
- GPU: Broadcom VideoCore IV
- Primary Camera: 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash, 1080p video recording
- Secondary Camera: 2 MP
- OS: Android Kitkat 4.2.2
- Battery: Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
- Market price:14500/-
3. Micromax Unite A106
Unite A106 has a 4.7 inch screen equipped with Quad Core 1.3 Ghz processor and 1 GB of RAM. It houses a 5.0-megapixel primary camera capable of HD video recording , 2 megapixel front camera for video chatting and a 2000 mAh battery.It’s the first Micromax phone that comes with Kitkat 4.4.2 Operating system. Unite A106 is priced at Rs.14000 in Nepal.
Key Specs:
- SIM: Dual SIM (2G+3G); Dual Standby
- DISPLAY: 4.7 inches, IPSpanel, 480 x 800 pixels (199 ppi pixel density)
- MEMORY:4 GB internal memory; micro SD up to 32 GB
- RAM: 1GB RAM
- PROCESSOR: 1.3 GHz Quad Core MediaTek Mediatek MT6582
- GPU: Mali-400MP2
- Primary Camera: 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash, 720p video recording
- Secondary Camera: 2 MP
- OS: Android Kitkat 4.4.2
- Battery: Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
- Market price:14000/-
4. Colors Xfactor Quad 2
Colors Xfactor Quad 2 is a successor of a Quad 1 and it comes with a better 4.5 inch IPS panel with qHD resolution. It sports a Quad core mediatek processor clocked at 1.3GHz and 1 GB RAM. For taking photos you have a 8MP rear camera and a 2MP camera on the front. It runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly bean but Colors recently announced Kitkat update for Quad .You need to visit the nearest service centre to get the update.Good to see Colors coming with updates for their midrange phones too!You can buy it for a price of Rs.14000
Key Specs:
- SIM: Dual SIM (2G+3G); Dual Standby
- DISPLAY: 4.5 inches, IPS panel, 540 x 960 pixels (245 ppi pixel density)
- MEMORY:4 GB internal memory; micro SD up to 32 GB
- RAM: 1GB RAM
- PROCESSOR: 1.3 GHz Quad Core MediaTek Mediatek MT6582
- GPU: Mali-400MP2
- Primary Camera: 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash, 1080p video recording
- Secondary Camera: 2 MP
- OS: Android Jelly Bean 4.2 ( upgradable to Kitkat 4.4.2 from Colors service centre)
- Battery: Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
- Market price:14000/-
5. Karbonn Titanium S1 plus
Karbonn Titanium S1 plus a have been officially announced in Nepal, showing Karbonn‘s ambitions to make a decent smartphone in a low price segment. Karbonn Titanium S1 plus offers Quad core snapdragon processor and 1 GB RAM at a decent price.
Key Specs:
- SIM: Dual SIM (2G+3G); Dual Standby
- DISPLAY: 4 inches , TFT panel, 480 * 800 pixels (220 ppi pixel density)
- MEMORY:4 GB internal memory; micro SD up to 32 GB
- RAM: 1GB RAM
- PROCESSOR: 1.2 GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 200
- GPU: Adreno 302
- Primary Camera: 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash;480P video recording
- Secondary Camera:VGA
- OS: Android 4.3 JellyBean
- Battery: Li-Ion 1500 mAh
- Market price: Rs.12000/-