Smartphones have come a long way since their inception several years ago. In what was supposed to be a high end product, today we're seeing smartphones in the budget segment too. And one of the distinguishing features of a modern "smart" phone is 4G LTE support. Today, we look at four such handsets which could make a big impact on the budget smartphone segment.
The hardware specifications differ from device to device, so take a look at the features list for a better idea on what's suited for you.
Specifications
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G
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Nokia Lumia 638
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Lenovo A6000
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Micromax Yu Yureka
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Display
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5.5-inch 720p display
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4.5-inch 480 x 854 resolution display
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5-inch 720p display
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5.5 inch 720p display
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Weight
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199 grams
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136 grams
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128 grams
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177 grams
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Thickness
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9.5 mm
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9.2 mm
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8.2 mm
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8.8 mm
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Processor
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1.6 GHz quad core Snapdragon 400
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1.2 GHz quad core Snapdragon 400
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1.2 GHz quad core Snapdragon 410
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1.5 GHz octa core Snapdragon 615
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Rear Camera
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13MP with HDR and 1080p video recording
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5MP
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8MP
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13MP
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Front Camera
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5MP
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N/A
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2MP
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5MP
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Storage
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8GB (expandable up to 64GB)
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8GB (expandable up to 128GB)
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8GB (expandable up to 32GB)
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16GB (expandable up to 32GB)
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RAM
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2GB
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1GB
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1GB
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2GB
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OS
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Android 4.4 KitKat (MiUi 5)
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Windows Phone 8.1
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Android 4.4.2 KitKat (Vibe UI)
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Android 4.4.4 (Cyanogen OS 11)
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Battery
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3,100 mAh battery
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1,830 mAh battery
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2,300 mAh battery
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2,500 mAh battery
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The Lenovo A6000 will break cover later this month via Flipkart and will cost Rs 6,999. From a hardware and software standpoint, it seems like the Yu Yureka from is the best of the lot, but considering that it's only available sparingly through Amazon, it might not be suited for everybody.
The same applies to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G and Lenovo A6000 which are an exclusive on Flipkart. So the only smartphone from the list that you can buy instantly is the Nokia Lumia 638, but the fact that it's running Windows Phone 8.1 might not be appealing to everybody.
