Today, with Android activity on the rise, more and more smartphone users are making the switch over to an Android phone for a variety of reasons. The mobile market is flooded with plenty of Android phones flaunting distinct features, often leaving users confused about what to choose. For those who want their next phone to be an Android or those who want to have the latest Android phones, we have assimilated five Android phones in the range of 6k to 26k, so that one doesn?t have to engage in hectic search before buying one.
HTC Desire HD
(R26,990)
Samsung Galaxy S is still the best and the priciest Android phone in the market and HTC Desire HD is a remarkable attempt to replace it. Featuring a 4.3-inch display, which at 480 x 800 resolution, gives superb response and bright visuals. Built with high-quality hardware, the handset is an Android 2.2 phone with faster response that allows running multiple applications simultaneously, thanks to the extra RAM in it. With 8 MP camera and 720p video recording, HTC Desire HD has one of the best high definition recording capabilities. The only pitfall visible here is the 1200 mAh battery for such huge setup.
Acer Liquid Metal
(R20,500)
Acer?s Liquid range of Android phones is here to stay, owing to its ultra-glam look and nice curved shape. The handset flaunts a 3.6-inch touchscreen along with touch sensitive buttons. Furnished with Android 2.2 OS, the handset comes with Acer?s updated Breeze 4.0 user interface. The Breeze user interface takes a different approach to usability, so existing Android phone users might take time to get used to it. For instance, the user interface?s multiple homepages are open even when the display is locked. It has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, GPS and a 5 MP camera, which can record high definition videos at 720p.
Motorola Defy
(R17,000)
Motorola Defy is one of the finest rugged smartphone till date. Incredibly light and compact in size, it features Android 2.1 OS (Eclair), along with a 5 MP camera, hotspot utilities, social networking, Wi-Fi, in-built GPS, 1540mAh battery and can have its memory expanded up to 32 GB with an external micro SD card. Flaunting a 3.7-inch capacitive display with gorilla protection, the handset comes with a water resistant back support and HSDPA option with 3G compatibility. The touch response is extremely smooth and is followed by conventional Android buttons. It is available in black and white colours.
LG Optimus One P500
(R12,990)
LG Optimus One P500 features an excellent capacitive touchscreen with swift response to the slightest of touches. Clad in matte-finished body and sensuous hues, the handset is installed with Android 2.2 OS (Froyo) that offers tethering support and application installation in SD cards, which is a major feature that Android 2.1 somewhere lacks. The connectivity options like Bluetooth,Wi-Fi and GPS allow you possibilities like Twitter and Facebook. Powered by 1500 mAh battery, LG Optimus One is a music listener?s delight with nice audio output, both with and without headphones. However, the VGA video recording is a turn-off owing to limitation to 18 fps.
Micromax A60
(R6,990)
Micromax A60 is the first Android phone from Micromax. The new Micromax Android A60 runs on Android?s V2.1 operating system and sports a full touchscreen display, a 3.2 MP camera, video recording, and more multimedia features. The handset is light and compact. However, the handset misses the bull?s eye when it comes to shape?a blend of oval and rectangle?which is not tempting enough. Flaunting a 2.8-inch touchscreen with a decent response time, the phone is ready with Android 2.1. Connectivity options like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS along with maps are some of its attractions. Overall, this Andro bags your interest owing to its hoopla of a cheap Android phone with plenty of features to keep you immersed.
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