The phone market is vast and growing by the day. Today, it caters to every budget segment. Even for those with a shoe-string budget....
The phone market is vast and growing by the day. Today, even for those with a shoe-string budget, the options are many. Of course, you may have to compromise on factors like screen resolution, camera and even media capabilities to certain extent. But if ease of connectivity packaged in an affordable phone is what you are looking for, then the mobile terrain won’t disappoint you. In our quest for sub 10K phones featuring 3G and Wi-Fi, we found more than a handful of phones. We’ve listed here 10 such phones that you can look at starting from the lowest priced one.
Spice Mi-280 - Rs. 4939 Sporting an attractive price tag, the Spice Mi-280 is apt for those on a tight budget but don't want to compromise on 3G or Wi-Fi. Spice’s Mi-280 is a compact phone with power packed abilities in its own small way. Though cheapest among the lot, its a pretty nifty Android phone running on Gingerbread with a slick interface, some good multimedia capabilities and some neat app support. If you’re looking for a powerful budget phone, then look no further than the Mi-280. Click here for a complete review. 
Attractive price tag
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Nokia Asha 302 – Rs. 6285 For those looking for a basic, easy to use QWERTY phone, Nokia comes to the rescue. It is a cool option for those who can't handle the nuances of a touchscreen display. The QWERTY ensures quick messaging while the phone runs on Symbian 40 5th edition, so one can also enjoy trending social capabiliies such as WhatsApp. The phone is powered by a 1GHz processor to deliver decent performance. Overall, it appears to be a value for money device and a good choice for novice users. 
For new users
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Spice Stellar Craze MI- 355 – Rs. 6599 The next in our list is the Mi-355 from Spice’s Stellar range. This dual SIM handset is fuelled by an 800MHz processor and infused with Android Gingerbread (upgradeable to Ice cream Sandwich). This budget-friendly phone embeds a 3.5-inch capacitive screen for crisp images, which is large enough considering the price point. Looking at the price and the spec sheet, it appears to be a neat option for users looking for a touchscreen budget device. 
Another Stellar
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Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 – Rs. 6600 If you are looking for your first smartphone, then Samsung Galaxy Y could just be the one. Don’t be put off by it’s diminutive size, as the phone is packed with features and most importantly reasonably priced, which makes it quite a steal. Powered by Gingerbread and 830MHz ARM v6 chipset, the browsing experience is quick and relatively fluid. However, the screen resolution leaves a lot to be desired. You can checkout the detailed review here. 
Dual SIM affordable Galaxy
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iBall Andi 3e – Rs. 6990 This budget-friendly Android phone is a great option for those who want to get their hands on an Android-based smartphone for cheap. The hardware may not be ace but the quality of audio and videos is good. If you want a super-cheap Android device, which can also be used as an audio/ video entertainment while on the move and also allows you to occasionally browse the Internet, check e-mails and navigate, the iBall Andi is worth its price. The device may not be a task master at productivity, but for the price, its worth considering. Read the full review here. 
Pocket friendly in every way
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| Karbonn A7 – Rs. 7390 The A7 has better features compared to other phones at around the same price. Apart from the ho-hum display, it makes for an interesting budget Android option if you seek a budget phone supporting 3G and Wi-Fi. It is a pleasant looking phone with down-to-earth feel and a bright, large display. It has been upgraded to give users a taste of Gingerbread and fuelled by a 800MHz processor that manages to deliver a decent performance. Click here to read how the device fared in our review tests. 
Sleek and slim
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HTC Explorer - Rs. 8499 Even though it was launched about a year ago, the HTC Explorer is still a good option, as it’s features are on par with the latest phones in the same price range. The phone runs on Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS and features a 600MHz processor with an Adreno 200 GPU, but isn’t slow or sluggish. It sports HTC Sense 3.5 UI that is more intuitive and makes browsing a breeze. It’s media capabilities are quite basic, so do not expect much on that front. On the other hand, its 3MP camera is just above average, which is good for outdoor shoots, but the lack of flash makes it difficult to shoot indoors under low light. Here's the detailed review of the HTC Explorer. 
Exploring the budget segment
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Samsung Galaxy Y Pro Duos B5512 – Rs. 8500 Coming out of Samsung’s Duos range, this Dual SIM, bar-shaped phone balances input options by offering chiclet-style QWERTY keypad and touchscreen. This is good option for budget-struck users who want a taste of the touchscreen functionality without losing on a physical keyboard for effortless typing. This touch and type Android phone runs on the Gingerbread version and is powered by an 832MHz processor. Flipkart is selling the Galaxy Y Pro Duos B5512 in metallic black. 
QWERTY plus Touch
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Huawei Ideos X5 U8800 - Rs. 9250 The Ideos – powered by Android FroYo and 800 MHz Scorpion processor coupled with an Adreno 205 GPU – makes multitasking and handling of heavy files a seamless process. Other useful features include preloaded apps like Documnet-to-go, email apps and even Swype, which makes this a great business phone. On the other hand, even if it features a 5MP camera, the image quality is not up to the mark. Overall though, the phone offers decent features at the said price-point and is worth a try. Check out the review here. 
Feature-packed
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Micromax Superfone Canvas A100 – Rs. 9999 The highlight of this budget phone is its massive 5-inch display. This sub-10k device is power packed with some advanced features.The integrated snapdragon processor clocks at 1GHz and runs on the Android Ice Cream Sandwich version. With a sleek, curvaceous attire, it also supports video sharing support, power saver, webcam and IP dialling. Moreover, it comes with dual SIM support. 
Super phone from Micromax
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These are some cool options for those looking for a phone under Rs. 10,000. Feel free to recommend any other phone that you have been using and find it worth the price in the comments section below.
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