In the Top 5 Androids below 10k published last week, I could include only a single Android 2.3 powered device, which definitely left us all a bit unsatisfied. Probably Android 2.2 Froyo has gone a bit old and so I have only included the Android 2.3 phones in this collection.
Best Android 2.3 Gingerbread phones below Rs. 15000 in India
1. Motorola Fire XT - Rs. 12990
Motorola Fire XT is a strong alternative to Samsung Galaxy Ace. You get the same set of features with Android 2.3 for around 1K less.
Features:
- 3.5 Inches 320×480 Pixels TFT Capacitive touchscreen
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- 5 Megapixel Camera with autofocus, led flash
- VGA Front Camera
- 800 MHz Processor, Adreno 200 GPU, Qualcomm MSM7227T-1 Chipset
- 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS
- View full specifications
- Best buy
2. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini ST15i - Rs. Rs. 12,989
If you are one of them who wants their devices small yet powerful, go for Xperia Mini. This mini wonder come with blowing specs at a decent price. Go for its sibling Xperia mini pro if you need a qwerty attached.
Features:
- 3.0 Inches 16M 320×480 Pixels LED-backlit LCD Capacitive touchscreen
- Sony Mobile Bravia engine
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- 5 Megapixel Camera with autofocus, led flash
- No front camera
- 1GHz Scorpion Processor, Adreno 205 GPU, Qualcomm QSD8255 Snapdragon
- 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS
- View full specifications
- Best Buy
Spice MI-410, which is the rebranded Huawei X6 is one of my favorite phone. Wish a feature and you get it here in this phone. The recent upgrade to Gingerbread and the price drop of 1k are like icings on the cake. Highly recommended.
Features:
- 4.1 inches 262K 800 x 480 pixels TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen
- 5.0 Mega Pixels Camera with Auto Focus, LED Flash and CMOS sensor, 720p HD video recording
- VGA Front camera
- Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo), Official upgrade to Android 2.3 available
- 3G, Wi-FI, GPS
- Adobe Flash Player 10.3
- View full specifications
- Best buy
HTC Wildfire S can be touted as bug fixed and upgraded version of earlier released HTC Wildfire. In this new version, HTC has enhanced the resolution, processor and the Android version. However, for this price range, HTC must have offered a better processor.
Features:
- 3.2-inch capacitive LCD screen, 320 x 480 pixels
- 5 Mega Pixel camera with auto focus and Led flash
- No Front camera
- Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) with HTC Sense 2.1 UI
- 600 MHz Processor
- 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS
- Flash Lite
- View full specifications
- Best buy
5. HTC Salsa - Rs. 14,499
Go for it if you are a Facebook bug. HTC Salsa comes with a Facebook dedicated button which lets you share updates/pictures/videos with just one click. Other features are more or less similar to above mentioned Motorola Fire XT
Features:
- 3.4 Inches, 256k, 320 X 480 Pixels TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- 5 Mega Pixels camera with Autofocus, LED Flash
- VGA Front camera
- 800 MHz Processor
- 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS
- View full specifications
- Best buy
Did you like the list? Did I miss some phone? Please let us know your views.
U missd moto DEFY. . available for around 14k!
Btw i’m confused between defy n mi410!
Which one should i buy considering the value for money n overall performance!?!
dear defy has froyo 2.2 version of android and it lacks front facing camera. but it is scratch dust and water proof a very good mobile with a good battery…best phone in its range….new update is defy plus with 1 GHz processor and with a 2.3 gingerbread update but price is not disclosed yet..if its around 16k-17k then i will surely go for it……..
Defy+ will definitely be a great phone
Bro its better u go for moto defy. its a best phone overall.
you missed sony ericsson mini pro sk17i.. kindly say if it is ok.. wht abt static noise problem… is it ok…
Mini pro sk17i is a great gadget… but please see the dummy before buying as the screen may seem smaller for some… otherwise its cool…
Hi Ashwini, is Defy+ is available in India ? I hope we would get it shortly.
U can overclock defy to 1ghz…..and i guess gingerbread update has been announced for it officially!
Rest of the specs are same of defy & defy+!!
Wats the point of spending 2-3ks extra?!
Hi Rounak…. It has an update in the ruggedness also… it will be water, dust and scratch resistant. Defy is only water resistant
can u plss tell which one is better between motorola fire xt and htc salsa and moto defy??
hi Ashwini,
i want to a android phone below 15. nd am confuse in samsung ace or htc salsa
Actully both of the phone are wid mah frnz. am anot able to judge which phone should i go ..
Main requirement i want is sensor games. Which phone will be best for sensor games. u Can suggest any odr phone to ..
Hi Ashwini!
May i play flash player videos or MP3 in HTC salsa or wildfire s? for example online live(streaming) flash music player or say like facebook online games etc.????
plz help!
thanks
hi,
what is your opinion about Xperia ray…how do you compare it with xperia neo v which will be launched soon…which one you suggest?
I want to buy a new phone …but i have not yet decided which one…initially I thought to go for Spice Mi-410 then I thought to for a better brand then I decided to go for xperia mini pro….but the screen is very small.
What should I do ?I know very well that I can’t afford galaxy s 2….but if not that I should go for the best handset not crossing my budget of 20000.It should be 2.3 gingerbread,atleast a 1 Ghz processor, 3.3 inch or higher screen, 1500 MhZ battery, dedicated front camera,atleast a 5 mp camera with flash…
Ashwini I know you can suggest me the best….tell me what to do? Shall I wait for some future launches? Till november i can wait.
Then you can go for LG Optimus Black which costs around 17500 with 4 inch screen, 1500 mah battery, 5 megapixel cam with flash and a front cam.
Hello Ashwini,
I am confused between HTC WILDFIRE S, MOTOROLA FIRE XT , WAVE-2 my budget is around 15,000…….i am confused for motorola because retailer is telling that motorola totally stopped of supplying & no service station for the motorola from 2010 in Gujarat or india. I am from gujarat…..pls help me….
hiiii which is the best mobile xperia mini pro, htc salsa, htc wildfire s????
which one will be better,htc wildfire s or galaxy ace??
plz tell me which is better for me
actually i am searching for a android mobile between 12 to 13 k with better facility and battery backup
Dude, the specs of spice mi-410 are really good for its price range, but i’ve seen mixed user opinions in many forums !!!
Am currently having LG-Optimus one P500 with GB but i would like to have a phone with front facing camera, a larger screen and a faster processor…..
I wud like to go for spice mi-410 but can someone assure me of its quality or suggest any other in its price range
hi ashwini
among the above 5 phones which one is tough and impact resistance
None… look for Motorola Defy or wait for Motorola Defy+ for that requirement
hi Ashwini,
i have posted earlier also …but you didn’t reply, please ..suggest me a good phone for motion sensor games.
Ericsson xperia ray or neo
Guys,
I am in search of a good mobile which includes Android 2.3 version, LED Flash with 5MP camera. Front Camera for video calling & basic requirements ie accessories.
I can invest upto10K out of which 5K will get reimburse from my office.
Kindly advise few good smart phones.
Abhishek
I think u should go for HTC salsa,..it has all the …requiremnts which u needs..
Thanks Nitin,
But its out of my budget, I just saw Samsung Galaxy ACE & its price is also good 12,990/-. I will wait for Diwali offer and if I get any definitely will go for this.
Whats your views about SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE S5830 ?
Abhishek
guys help me i have budget of 10000 to 18000 and i am looking for best android phone with best multimedia specifications and i am a heavy phone user. downloading apps and surfing net
so please help
Hi:-) ashwini s not replying most of the comments… But why…
Hey Mansoor…. Just because of time constraint…. However I try to reply most of them…
Thanks for giving ur valuable time and now Pls suggest me for the following thing: The best handset not crossing my budget of 20000.It should be 2.3 or 2.3.4 gingerbread,atleast a 1 Ghz processor, 3.3 inch orhigher screen, 1500 or higher MhZ battery, dedicated front camera, atleast a 5 mp camera with flash…i’m confusing with sony ericsson and samsung pls help me to get a good mobile or else tell me how long i’ve to wait for this?
Go for Xperia Neo V… suits ur all needs
which is best n no. 1 smartphone motorola fire xt or htc salsa…
Plz. Suggest..
Thanks
Around 20k I seen 3-phones…….Xperia neo v, xperia ray ,Galaxy S. I am confused between them ……i heard that samsung battery is better then sony. also i have decided to go with ray but in review seen that msg type have problem need to type in lanscape…..so i think neo v or galaxy s…….what’s ur suggession. also wilefire s i am thinking becoz of metal body
Hi! I am extremely indecisive about which android phone to buy within Rs.15000. Amongst my choices are samsung phones, HTC phones and sony xperia mini pro. Please suggest the best one to me asap.
galaxy ACE best ph
Which is best Ray or Neo V ==>In Ray I find that msg typing problem becoz of small screen so we need to use landscape mode for that…..what abt Neo V? is it comfortable to writing msg in normal mode or need to use landscape mode only? ray/neo v have 320 MB phone storage so after download application from android can I move it to microSD ? ==>Sony’s Exmor R™ for mobile CMOS sensor is there in ray but not in Neo V ….so what’s use of that
hey ashvini i am currently using motorola defy…well its a great phone..but its battery lasts just for 10-12 hours(while surfing net and listening music)…otherwise it lasts for 24-30 hours..how can i enhance battery life…
Perform deep discharging once in a fortnight… (Don’t charge your mobile until its switched off and than charge till the battery is full)
Use some task manager to kill the unnecessary apps running in the background
hiiii im charan ..i have the budjet of 10,000 to 15000………i wantb a phone that can satisfy me for 5 years without large problems ..and morover i want 5 mp camera..2.3 android with a good battery backup..plzzzz suggest me…………plzzzzzzzzz
hi… mr.charan…
sony ericsson xperia mini pro vl be the best option i would prefer… superb screen, music… with 1ghz cpu processor.. 5 mp camera… 2(ginger bread)…
True
how to connect mobile to the laptop using dlna…..i am just having dlna certified laptop and motorola defy…help me out
can any one suggest me should i go with xperia mini pro or galaxy ace..???
i am lil bit confused in both these phones.
I am confused plz help me out
I want to buy a phone with a very good camera
Which has flash i want an android 2.3 and i want a fast processor
My budget is under 15k
Hi ashwani
can you suggest me that which one is better in samsung galaxy ace and erricssion xperia mini??
Excluding screen size… Sony ericsson Xperia mini is far better that Samsung Galaxy Ace… Read our xperia mini review here http://mobiletalks.in/reviews/sony-ericsson-xperia-mini-pro-review-india/
Which is the best Android dual-sim phone currently available?
Hi Ashwin
dont you think you missed out on Samsung Galaxy Ace.
Can you share your views on the same.. falls in the same band range
Hi Ashwini
I would want your suggestion for the best android phone in market these days that covers most of the latest features under Rs. 15000.
Answered in the Q&A forum
http://themobileguru.in/buying-a-phone-never-seemed-so-tough/
hello sir!
my budget is 11000 and i need a phone which have a nice camera
no android requirement pls suggest me
but tellmee android with good camera in this range too thanku
Answered in Q&A forum
http://themobileguru.in/best-camera-phone-below-rs-11000/
Hi,
I need an smardphone for android development and my budget 12K. I can extend it upto 15K for any good reason.
Min. spec required are: CPU: 800Mhz and OS: 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Which phone shall I go for?
I was thinking of Defy + but it lacks secondary cam.
Any other suggestions?
Kailsah Go for Defy+ instead of defy, but the price is up to 16K and i dont think that would be a problem.
Hi Ashwini,
Thanks for all your valuble comments!!!
Hi Ashwini,
Thanks for all your valuble comments!!!
hello sir,
my budget is 20k and i want a best gaming phone having gud camera nd gud web sufring experiance with flash support. and also it had a gud battery life. and most hd game runs on it. it does’t matter of any platform means android or microsoft or symbian.
hi!..
i would like to buy a good android phone(nice looking one)!..budget being 12.5 grand max…any suggestions??
latest models would be nice..
im confused between defy + and neo v ……. which phone is better … plz suggest
according to body ….which phone have strong body between defy + and neo v
hai, can you please tell me which one is best samsung galaxy y 5360 or micromax a75…….?
Go for Samsung Galaxy Y… only lacks front camera, otherwise its far better than Micromax A75…
I wish to use a mobile with QWERTY keypad (got used to the Samsung B7320 before it was stolen) and hope it should not get outdated soon. Wifi, Bluetooth needed, GPS optional. Am thinking of either the HTC ChaCha or SE MiniPro. The Samsung Galaxy M/W series PRO seem to fit the bill but India release is not visible on the radar. Which one will you suggest for me? Thanks.
India release of Galaxy dual Pro is scheduled for march… Go for Xperia mini pro, it won’t be outdated soon as its getting Android 4.0 ICS
Thanks. Any price reduction expected as happened to the Mini?
I want to bye Andrid phone below 15000. Is HTC Wildfier s OK?
Please suggest best phone.
friends the best phone sony ericson walkman live for 14k with 1ghz scorpion processor front cam..and good news is that sony announced android 4.o for this phone and can be upgraded from march
which one is best phone which have 1 ghz proccer in 15000 range??
Hi Ashwin please help me out is spice m-410 good phone in terms of build quality
i want to purchase the best mobile available or launch in next 2-3 month in india with latest technology like android 4.0v,5 / 8 mp camera with flash,wifi & 3g enabled,1ghz or higher processorprocessor with inbuilt RAM,good graphics etc.
plz suggest me best…………..budget 10,000-17,000.
hey ashwin howz live with walkman???
suggest d best phone in near abt 15000 range
Sony ericsson live with walkman is d best phone in its price range.
hi ashwini my budget it around 15k i want to buy android smart phone touch, qwerty with slider… which mobile would u suggest me?? reply soon
Xperia mini pro is the only option in your case
help me out bro….samsung galaxy ace vs nokia 603???????
android 2.3 vs symbian belle??????
Go for Android but not Samsung Galaxy Ace… Go for Ace plus
Ashwini, Ace plus which you recommend is not launched yet in India. Any other phone you suggest in with in 15000?
thank u
I Need a Phone with range of rs 10-15 k ,good battery life,good speakers ,android 2.3, 3.5 inch screen or larger, 5 mp cam with flash. please suggest either samsung or sony ericcson phones
I AM LOOKING FOR AN ANDROID MUSIC PHONE WITH NICE HEAD SETS..MIN PROCESSOR 800 MHZ AND SCREEN 3.2..SUGGEST ME MY OPTIONS..THNX IN ADVANCE..
Hi….I am Looking for an Android Phone Which would be getting Android 4.0(ics) update and should cost approx 15k….Can u suggest me One?…thnx in Adv.
phone with best processor
Hi,
I want to buy a querty phone around Rs. 12000/- which one is best.
Give 5 best options
Hi i am looking for a Android Handset which can be upgraded to ICS 4.0 in Future my budget is 20-23k i am looking for a best value purchase phone which can fulfill all my needs.. like GAMING EXPERIENCE, INTERNET BROWSING, LARGER SCREEN, CAMERA AND HD video recording, Fast Processor…moreover Larger Battery Life is my concern … i have zeroed in for HTC Rhyme S n HTC Incredible S… i dont wish to go for Samsung coz of its very standard looks n design…..? Can anyone suggest any other better handset…
Response Awaited as earliest as possible… I am from Delhi
Thanks
Akhilesh
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hi,
i want to buy an android phone which have superb camera quality with flash(priority) so now i am confused between htc salsa ant moto fire xt………plzzz help i been collecting money for tis from past 4 years……
I m interested in sony ericsson neo v ..but i heard that this brand is not durable and good for long period..sir can u plz tell me should i go for it..i have seen many of my friends experiencing problem within one year. Dats why i m more confused. I vl be waiting for ur reply. Den i vl go for it
Hi Ashwini Sah,
I am planning to buy a smartphone and my budget is 15-16k. I have seen lot many phones almost all discussed above. but I am confused in picking up the best one. I prefer to have an android phone, but I have also checked some windows phones from samsung and nokia, but my friends say not to go for windows phones.
Please suggest a nice phone for me in the specified range.
Please tell me about Nokia lumia 800
Hello,
Ashwini, can you please help me out.
Am looking for an android phone under 18K. and it should be stylish and durable and good battery.. Can i go for Htc Salsa?
Or any other phone you would like to suggest.
Thank you..
how is sony live wth walkman????i hav a budget less than rs15000….which is the prfct smartphon in ths range?
dude..i guess..u missed sony ericsson live wid walkman…..:)…i use it..its awsm…for the music lovers…nice touch,gud audio n video quality….but still i find it little thick..but still thinner than galaxy ace..(so
..check urself at the store)
Hi, Ashwini
i just want to know that i am use samsung galaxy tab, and wants to change. my budget is 15000. i want an android phone… plz suggest some…