Get the best deal for your loved one(s) :-)
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The festival of lights is literally at your doorsteps and if you have not brought any gift for your family or friends, then we recommend this Diwali you present them with a smartphone and get rewarded by the wonderful surprise expressions when they open the gift wrapper.
There are innumerable smartphones in the market in every price range from several brands that cater to different styles and budget of the buyer. So, do not wait and get the best deal for your loved one(s) this Diwali. The following list collated by us is of a few smartphones that are very popular nowadays and spans the entire price range. These are, however, not listed in any order or preference.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+
If price is not a big deal for you and you wish to pamper your loved one(s), then this is the right choice for you. It sports a premium design, a super AMOLED Quad HD 5.7-inch curved display covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 layer, and is powered by a powerful octa-core Exynos 7420 processor along with Mali T760 MP8 GPU.
Featuring a lot of connectivity features including 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, NFC, AGPS and GLONASS, this big and stylish looking smartphone is available in 32/64GB variants.
The retail price of this top range smartphone is Rs 55,500 for the 32GB variant and Rs 57,900 for the 64GB variant.
It is available in four different colour options, including Gold Platinum, Black Sapphire, White Pearl and Silver Titanium.
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
If you are not satisfied with the oomph factor of Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+, we recommend you try out the latest Apple iPhone 6s Plus, which is both classy and powerful. It has a 5.5 inch full HD LED capacitive touchscreen that renders sharp and bright images. Made out of a full metal casing, this grand looking device runs on the latest 9.0.2 OS and features two powerful shooters with 8MP and 1.2MP sensors.
Also, by being at the top of the price bracket, it has all the connectivity features that are available in the market, including 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, AGPS and GLONASS, and comes with a large number of sensors to give a fantastic user experience.
This phone is available in space grey, silver and gold colour options. The price range of this handset is between Rs 52,799 and Rs 82,000. The price difference is based on the colour and storage capacity of the variants.
OnePlus 2
If you want to give your family member a phone that packs a punch with the best hardware and software configuration but does not cost a bomb, then we recommend the OnePlus 2.
This handset sports a 5.5-inch LTPS capacitive touchscreen that supports 1080x1920 pixels resolution. It is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and has terrific touch sensitivity. Running on the latest Android 5.1 Lollipop OS (upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow), it is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 processor along with an Adreno 430 GPU.
OnePlus One 2 has all the requisite connectivity features, including 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, AGPS and GLONASS, besides having multiple sensors such as a Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, and Compass.
It also packs in two shooters: one of them a 13MP autofocus snapper with an image stabilisation feature and the other placed at the front with a 5MP sensor. This smartphone is available in Sandstone Black colour and is priced at Rs 25,000 apiece.
Asus ZenFone 2 Deluxe
This mid-range smartphone has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display that supports 1080x1920 pixel resolution. It comes out of the box with Android Lollipop 5.1 OS and features several sensors to give you an amazing experience with the company UI.
The photographs and videos shot through this mobile phone are amazing, thanks to the presence of a 13MP camera at the back with LED flash and a 5MP camera at the front. Running this handset is a smooth affair thanks to the presence of a 2.3GHz Intel Atom Z3580 quad-core processor.
Packing 64GB of ROM and a powerful 3000mAh battery, it is tagged at Rs 22,999 only.
Motorola Moto X 2
This good-looking member of the Motorola family sports a 5.2-inch full HD AMOLED display and is powered by a 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor along with 2GB of RAM.
It also features a 13MP primary camera at the back and a 2MP front facing camera. Available in 16GB and 32GB internal storage options, you can buy it for a price tag of Rs 19,999 for the 16GB variant and Rs 22,999 for the 32GB variant.
Samsung Galaxy A7
This all-metal body premium looking handset is blessed with a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED full HD display and runs on the latest Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. Samsung has provided it with a capable octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor along with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM.
Packed with a wide range of connectivity features, this dual SIM smartphone is available for a price tag of Rs 23,990.
OnePlus X
This beautifully crafted smartphone has a 5-inch full HD AMOLED display protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass layer. To run it smoothly, it has been provided with a 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor that along with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM gives you an amazing performance.
It also features a 13MP primary camera placed at the back and an 8MP front facing camera.
Supporting 4G network, this mid range smartphone houses a 2525mAh Li-Po battery and is available for a price tag of Rs 16,999.
Xiaomi Mi4
This Chinese brand has taken the Indian smartphone market by storm. The latest Mi4 smartphone is built with premium quality materials and possesses a 13MP back camera and an 8MP front facing camera. Running on the latest Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, it is powered by a capable 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM and 16/64GB of ROM.
This good-looking smartphone supports 3G, 2G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, GPS and GLONASS connectivity options and is available for a price tag of Rs 14,999 for the 16GB variant and Rs 17,999 for the 64GB variant.
Karbonn Titanium S2 Plus
If your budget is a bit stretched, then the latest Karbon Titanium S2 Plus will fit your wallet perfectly. It sports a big 5-inch display that supports 800x480 pixels resolution. Also, it has 4GB of internal memory to which we can add 32GB of additional external memory through a microSD card to store your audio and video library.
A 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor along with 512MB of RAM powers this budget smartphone. It also features an 8MP primary camera at the back and a 0.3MP camera at the front and for getting adequate power, this handset which costs Rs 4950, packs in a 1900mAh Li-ion battery.
XOLO ERA
This competitively priced smartphone is provided with a 5-inch display that can render an image in 854x480 pixels resolution. To take photos, you can use the 8MP primary rear camera or a 2MP secondary camera placed at the front.
Moreover, for storage, you have the option to use 8GB of ROM or add up to 32GB of external storage through a microSD card. This 3G-enabled smartphone also features Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. A 1.2GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 processor along with 1GB of RAM runs XOLO ERA. The company has provided this handset with Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS and has made it available for a price less than Rs 5,000.
