The first half of 2022 has been highlighted by the constant influx of new smartphones in the Indian market, with each launch catering to a different segment and requirement of the consumer. Brands are now putting an effort to expand into the budget smartphone segment and focus on one common consumer demand, which is design. Chrome bezels, notch designs, and camera casings are a few of the bazillion features that set each model apart.
So, we’re here to help you shortlist your stylish budget smartphone. Here are our Top 5 picks:
realme C30
INR 7,499
The recently launched realme C30 is the most stylish entry-level smartphone which comes with a unique ultra-slim vertical stripe design, offering users a smartphone that is mesmerizing to look at and comfortable to hold. The realme C30 is powered by the Unisoc T612 Processor that provides a stable daily use or gaming experience. Additionally, the phone is equipped with an 8MP rear AI camera and a 5MP front camera shooter. The phone also houses a massive 5000mAh battery, allowing users to enjoy the nonstop activity. The realme C30 will be available in three exciting colors – Lake Blue, Bamboo Green, and Denim Black, and will come in two storage variants 2+32GB priced at INR 7499 and 3+32GB priced at INR 8299. Overall, the realme C30 provides a complete package with its distinct design and powerful performance. The realme C30 is available in three colors Denim Black, Bamboo green, and Lake Blue and will be available starting at 7,499 on the realme official website, Flipkart, and offline stores near you.
Poco C3
INR 9,999
Poco C3 is another stylish option for the budget smartphone user as it combines multiple aspects of daily usage to create what they call ‘The Game Chang3r’. The Poco C3 comes with a rounded casing and a three-camera setup on its rear, while the front boasts a 6.53-inch screen and a teardrop camera. The rear camera on the C3 is equipped with a 13 MP primary camera, 2 MP portrait camera, and a 2 MP macro camera that uses AI Scene Detection for optimizing the shots. The front camera comes with a 5 MP camera. The POCO C3 also packs a 5,000mAh battery that will sustain even heavy users for over a day.
The Poco C3 is available in three colors Matte Black, Arctic Blue, and Lime Green starting at 9,999 on Flipkart and offline stores near you.
Xiaomi Redmi 10A
INR 9,499
Xiaomi Redmi 10A flaunts a 6.52-inch HD+ display with a water drop notch design that makes some room for the selfie camera. The handset is powered by the MediaTekHelio G35 chipset, paired with 3GB of RAM, and offers 32GB of internal storage. The dual-rear camera comes with 13MP and 2MP sensors along with an LED flash. The phone has a 5MP selfie camera. The Redmi 10A packs a 5100 mAh battery that supports charging.
The Xiaomi Redmi 10A is available in three colors charcoal Black, Sea Blue, and Slate Grey starting at 9,499 on Xiaomi’s official website, Amazon, and offline stores near you.
Redmi 9 Activ
INR 9,499
The Redmi 9 Activ is a well-styled phone that is built for efficient multitasking and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 chip matched with 4GB RAM+64GB or a 6GB+128GB variant. The phone comes with a 6.53-inch HD+ screen and is a great choice for the gamer on a budget. The Redmi 9 Activ comes with a dual rear camera setup with a 13 MP Main Camera and a 2 MP depth sensor, while the front camera comes with a 5 MP AI selfie camera. The Redmi 9 Activ also houses a powerful 5,000 mAh battery that can last for over two days.
The Redmi 9 Activ is available in three colors – Carbon Black, Coral Green, and Metallic Purple starting at 9,499 on Xiaomi’s official website, Amazon, and offline stores near you.
Narzo 50A Prime
INR 11,499
The Narzo 50A Prime is a great option for those who want a trendy design and a beast that packs a punch. With its Kevlar Speed Texture Design, the phone embodies the speed that runs within. Powered by a Unisoc T612 Processor and two configuration options (4GB+64GB and 4GB+128GB), Narzo 50A Prime is a hard competitor to beat in the budget segment. Its 6.6-inch FHD+ screen provides an immersive watching experience with vivid details coupled with a massive 5,000 mAh battery so that you never miss a beat. Narzo 50A Prime comes with a 50 MP AI triple rear camera setup and an 8 MP front camera to excite the photographer within. The Narzo 50A Prime comes in two elegant colors, Flash Blue and Flash Black. The budget smartphone segment is growing quickly, as companies are putting their focus on providing a comprehensive and reliable smartphone experience on a budget. Be it the first-time smartphone user, an upgrade, or a secondary phone, the budget segment does provide an option to fit your needs.
The Narzo 50A prime is available in two colors Flash Black and Flash Blue starting at 11,499 on the realme official website, Amazon, and offline stores near you.
Infinix Smart 6
INR 7,499
The Infinix Smart 6 is a smartphone loaded with features and comes with a 6.6-inch screen for a great viewing experience both indoors and outdoors. Smart 6 has an 8MP rear camera with a dual flash and a 5 MP front camera with a single flash for the perfect shooting experience. The Infinix Smart 6 also packs a 5,000 mAh battery that lasts for over a day. The Smart 6 comes with a face unlock and fingerprint unlock option that provides safety and convenience. The Infinix Smart 6 uses Android 11 (GoEdition) for a smooth interface that is powered by a 2GB+32GB variant which is expandable up to 512 GB using external memory.
The Infinix Smart 6 comes in 4 color variants, the Heart Of Ocean, Light Sea Green, Polar Black, and Starry Purple starting at 7,499 on the Infinix official website, Flipkart, and offline stores near you.
OnePlus announced the open sale schedule of the 16GB variant of its recently announced OnePlus 10T 5G. The 16GB variant of the OnePlus 10T 5G variant will go on sale in the Indian market starting from 16th August 2022, 12 PM. The 16GB variant will be available across OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, OnePlus Experience stores, and other offline partner stores.
The OnePlus 10T 5G takes fast and smooth performance to the next level with the Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform offering faster CPU and GPU speeds, along with overall improved efficiency. The OnePlus 10T 5G comes with multiple RAM and storage options, and the most advanced cooling system ever in a OnePlus device. The 16 GB of RAM allows the user to optimize the memory to run over 35 applications at the same time while providing a quicker, smoother, and uninterrupted user experience. All variants of the OnePlus 10T 5G feature 150W SUPERVOOC Endurance Edition wired charging, which charges its 4,800 mAh battery from 0% to 100% in 19 minutes.
With OnePlus 10T 5G, the device upgrades beyond improvements to speed alone, leveraging new technologies to deliver key advancements to the OnePlus experience. The OnePlus 10T 16GB RAM + 256 GB Storage variant is available in Moonstone Black
Pricing and Availability
In India, the OnePlus 10T 5G 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB are on sale and the 16/256 GB variant of will be available from August 16, 2022. All three variants can be purchased across OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in, OnePlus Experience stores, and other offline partner stores.
Variants
Price
Colorways
8 GB RAM + 128 GB Storage
INR 49,999
Moonstone Black Jade Green
12 GB RAM + 256 GB Storage
INR 54,999
Moonstone Black Jade Green
16 GB RAM + 256 GB Storage
INR 55,999
Moonstone Black
Offers on OnePlus 10T 5G 16/256 GB variant:
Users can avail an instant bank discount of INR 5000 on the OnePlus 10T 5G 16/256GB variant, on purchase through SBI Bank Debit Cards, Credit Cards, and EMI transactions on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in and across OnePlus Exclusive Stores, and partner stores*.
Up to 9 months no cost EMI on the OnePlus 10T 5G, on purchase using SBI Card – credit cards on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon.in and OnePlus Exclusive Stores.
Customers can also avail additional exchange bonus worth INR 2000 on Android and iOS devices, on OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App and Amazon.in. Legacy OnePlus users can also avail an extra INR 3000 added exchange bonus.
Customers can also avail benefits worth INR. 1,199 with select Jio prepaid plans and avail cashbacks benefits of INR. 150
First 200 customers to purchase the OnePlus 10T 5G on OnePlus Store App stand to receive free OnePlus Gaming Triggers. Offer valid starting 16 August 2022 at 12:00 PM IST
Users can also avail a 12-month Screen Protection Plan worth INR 2799 at a low cost of INR 499. Offer valid till 31 August 2022.
OnePlus 10T 5G buyers can also get the Red Cable Care plan for Rs. 750 when purchased as a bundle on OnePlus.in & OnePlus Store App and select OnePlus Experience Stores. Get benefits such as 12-month extended warranty, 120 GB cloud storage, dedicated customer helpline & many more exclusive benefits! Offer valid for limited duration.
Infinix is all-set to further strengthen its most talked about HOT series – HOT 12 on August 17th 2022.
The upcoming device is expected to have the biggest screen in the segment with 6.82” HD+ Display with 90Hz460 NITS of brightness for a premium viewing experience.
HOT 12 will be a perfect treat for the growing mobile gaming community, as it will sport a 6000 mAh strong battery with 18W Fast charger, for long hour consumption. Additionally, the smartphone will have a 90Hz fluid display and 180 Hz touch sampling ratio for a seamless gaming experience. The trendy and sleek design of HOT 12 will be available in four quirky colors – 7degree Purple, Turquoise Cyan, Exploratory Blue, and Polar Black. The device will be launched.
OPPO bags four Red Dot Brands & Communication Design Awards in 2022 for its pioneering designs in its ColorOS12 operating system. The winning features include the OPPO SANS Fonts, O Relax app, OMOJI, and the Two-Finger Split Screen function.
O Relax is OPPO’s digital well-being application that uses audio to help its users relax and unwind with soothing music tracks and ambient sounds of nature. Its key feature – Sounds of the City – is inspired by different cities all around the world. This feature offers users high-quality ambience sounds recorded from places around the globe, including Reykjavik, Beijing, and Tokyo. Covering a fast-paced vibe to the calming sound of different cities, Sounds of City captures unique and distinct sounds.
Another winning feature of OPPO is the OMOJI from ColorOS 12, supported by OPPO’s industry-leading Face Capture algorithm. It comes with a high-precision model of virtual expressions based on 52 core human facial expressions with 200+ stylistic elements. This feature enables users to customise emojis for themselves that reflect their unique style and send messages with a personal touch.
ColorOS 12 introduced the new “Two-Finger Split Screen” function tailored to the 7.1-inch large screen of OPPO’s first folding mobile phone, Find N. It optimises the user experience by providing efficiency and multitasking flexibility. Users can easily swipe down the middle of the foldable screen with two fingers, splitting the screen display into two to help with multitasking. Such design is aimed to be both intuitive and self-explanatory to users.
The OPPO SANS is a universal typeface designed by OPPO. The visual optimisation ranges from the font’s structure to its glyphs, allowing its overall shape to appear more concise and elegant. These updates present an upgraded sense of technology and strengthen the font’s legibility on various screen displays in different products.