Xiaomi has unveiled its budget warrior Redmi 2 in the Indian market, just a day after the second-generation Moto E went up for sale in the country.
The two smartphones are pitted against each other for supremacy in the fast-growing market for ultra-cheap smartphones. However, these are not the only contenders, as the likes of Asus, Huawei, Lenovo, Micromax and Intex also have their own smartphones in this price range.
Let's take a look at what Xiaomi Redmi 2, Moto E (second-generation) and their biggest rivals have to offer to Indian buyers...
The two smartphones are pitted against each other for supremacy in the fast-growing market for ultra-cheap smartphones. However, these are not the only contenders, as the likes of Asus, Huawei, Lenovo, Micromax and Intex also have their own smartphones in this price range.
Let's take a look at what Xiaomi Redmi 2, Moto E (second-generation) and their biggest rivals have to offer to Indian buyers...
Motorola has launched its 2nd Gen Moto E in India within a month of its international announcement. The phone has a 4.5-inch display (960x540p) protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and comes out of the box with Android 5.0 Lollipop.
It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor with 1GB RAM and has 8GB storage. You also get dual cameras (5MP rear, VGA front), microSD slot for expansion (up to 32GB supported) and a 2,390mAh battery. Other key features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, radio, accelerometer and proximity sensor.
It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor with 1GB RAM and has 8GB storage. You also get dual cameras (5MP rear, VGA front), microSD slot for expansion (up to 32GB supported) and a 2,390mAh battery. Other key features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, radio, accelerometer and proximity sensor.
Redmi 2 is the successor of Redmi 1S and continues to offer features unheard of at this price point. It has a 4.7-inch display with resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and is powered by the 64-bit 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor with 1GB RAM.
It features an 8MP rear camera capable of recording Full HD videos and a 2,200mAh battery that is expected to last a full day. Xiaomi's MIUI interface is loaded with useful features and settings that deliver a fantastic user experience.
It features an 8MP rear camera capable of recording Full HD videos and a 2,200mAh battery that is expected to last a full day. Xiaomi's MIUI interface is loaded with useful features and settings that deliver a fantastic user experience.
Huawei's Honor Holly is the only one with a 5-inch HD display and 16GB of internal storage. The phone is powered by a quad-core processor, 1GB RAM and runs Android 4.4. The 8MP rear camera takes good images in daylight but suffers from visible noise indoors and in low light.
Other features include microSD slot for expansion, 2MP front camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and dual-sim support. In terms of battery life, the 2,000mAh battery manages to last through a day of mixed usage without issues.
Other features include microSD slot for expansion, 2MP front camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and dual-sim support. In terms of battery life, the 2,000mAh battery manages to last through a day of mixed usage without issues.
Lenovo's budget smartphone also offers a 5-inch HD display (1280x720p) in a slim lightweight design in this price range. It runs on a 64-bit quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage and a 2,300mAh battery.
You also get an 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, dual speakers, 4G connectivity, microSD slot for expansion and dual SIM support. It also has built-in Dolby Digital Plus technology for superb sound output. It runs Lenovo Vibe 2.0 UI based on Android 4.4.
You also get an 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, dual speakers, 4G connectivity, microSD slot for expansion and dual SIM support. It also has built-in Dolby Digital Plus technology for superb sound output. It runs Lenovo Vibe 2.0 UI based on Android 4.4.
The 8GB version of the Asus Zenfone 5 also competes with Xiaomi Redmi 1S as it's expensive by only Rs 1,000. You get a gorgeous 5-inch HD display in a slim and stylish body. Moreover, Zenfone 5 is the only one to offer 2GB RAM in the price bracket.
Other hardware features include dual-core Intel Atom processor, microSD slot for expansion and a 2,110mAh battery. It also features a fantastic 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, dual-sim support and 3G connectivity.
Other hardware features include dual-core Intel Atom processor, microSD slot for expansion and a 2,110mAh battery. It also features a fantastic 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, dual-sim support and 3G connectivity.
Micromax's Canvas Fire 4 is one of the few budget phones to come with Android 5.0 out of the box. It has a 4.5-inch IPS display (854x480p) with Gorilla Glass 3 and dual front speakers. It runs on a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage and a 2,000mAh battery.
It also offers dual-sm support, has dual cameras (8MP rear, 2MP front), a microSD slot for expansion (up to 32GB supported) and a notification light on the back panel.
It also offers dual-sm support, has dual cameras (8MP rear, 2MP front), a microSD slot for expansion (up to 32GB supported) and a notification light on the back panel.
Intex Aqua Speed, which weighs just 120 grams, is the cheapest smartphone to offer 2GB RAM. Specifications include a 1.3GHz quad-core Mediatek processor, 16GB storage and a 1,700mAh battery.
It has a 4.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 960x540p and also has dual cameras (8MP rear, 5MP front). Other features include dual-sim support, microSD slot for expansion (up to 32GB supported), 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
The phone comes out of the box with Android 4.4 (KitKat), which is upgradable to Android 5.0 (Lollipop).
It has a 4.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 960x540p and also has dual cameras (8MP rear, 5MP front). Other features include dual-sim support, microSD slot for expansion (up to 32GB supported), 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
The phone comes out of the box with Android 4.4 (KitKat), which is upgradable to Android 5.0 (Lollipop).
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