The Android 4.4 KitKat operating system that was announced last year is being incorporated in most of smartphones these days be it entry-level or high-end. With its new set of resources, the platform can sail through easily with any hardware combination and that is one of the reasons for it to be incorporated in low-end devices. If you are a first time smartphone user, here we handpick five of the latest handsets that run on this operating system in the sub Rs 5,000 price bracket.
Micromax Bolt A065
The Micromax Bolt A065 houses a 4 inch display that packs in WVGA screen resolution of 480×800 pixels and is powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6571 processor paired with 512 MB of RAM. At the back, the handset features a 2 MP primary camera accompanied with LED flash that is teamed up with a 1.3 MP front-facing selfie camera. Other goodies onboard this handset are 4 GB of internal storage space that can be expanded by another 32 GB using a micro SD card, 2G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a 2,000 mAh battery.
Price: Rs 3,799
Celkon Campus Mini A350
The Celkon Campus Mini A350 boasts of a small 3.5 inch display that packs in a low screen resolution of 320×480 pixels and employs a dual-core processor ticking at 1.3 GHz clock speed. This processor is aided by a paltry 256 MB RAM and 512 MB internal storage that can be expanded using a micro SD card. On the imaging front, the device features a 3.2 MP rear snapper coupled with LED flash and a VGA front-facing snapper. Also onboard are 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth for seamless connectivity and a 1,500 mAh battery.
Price: Rs 3,799
Karbonn A1+ Super
The Karbonn A1+ Super is fitted with a 3.5 inch HVGA display and uses a dual-core processor clocked at 1.3 GHz. Also, there is 256 MB of RAM with a very low internal storage space that can be expanded. The imaging department comprises of a 3 MP main camera and a VGA front facer, while there are connectivity features such as 2G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The handset uses a 1,250 mAh battery to keep it energized for moderate hours.
Price: Rs 3,490
Karbonn A5 Turbo
When it comes to the Karbonn A5 Turbo, this handset has similar aspects as the Karbonn A1+ Super with a 3.5 inch display, 256 MB of RAM capacity and expandable storage support. Otherwise, the handset comes with a 3 MP main camera that is devoid flash and it also lacks a front-facing camera for making video calls and for clicking selfies. Connectivity aspects are also similar with 2G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, while the battery capacity remains unknown.
Price: Rs 3,290
Spice Smart Flo Mi-359
The Spice Smart Flo Mi-359 is given a similar 3.5 inch display with a resolution of 320×480 pixels. A 1.3 GHz dual-core processor operates under its hood and this is in turn supplemented by a low 256 MB of RAM. Storage wise, there is a meager 512 MB of RAM in the Spice phone and this can be expanded externally up to 32 GB by means of a micro SD card. Connectivity features are pretty similar to the aforementioned devices as there are aspects such as 2G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Other goodies onboard are a 2 MP primary camera with LED flash, a 1.3 MP front-facer for video calling and a 1,400 mAh battery.
Price: Rs 2,899
Which one do you like? Do share your views by leaving your comments down below.