Top Android phones with 1 GHz processors under Rs 18000

Time is changing for the smartphone manufacturers. They are facing wide range of challenges in building newer smartphones.  Now the base demand of the next generation smartphone is high speed processors for the handsets. Most of the upcoming smartphones are coming with the dual-core processors with improved graphics. Now this improvement in the processing speed comes with a hefty price tag too. Not the case with all manufacturers though. We at ADG tried exploring smartphones which comes with minimum of 1 GHz processors and at the minimal rate across market. Below list is a result of that research.

1.    Motorola Defy Plus:

Its PLUS and not the original Defy which has helped Motorola gain this position. After increasing the processing speed to 1 GHz and an up-gradation in the OS version, the Motorola Defy Plus is the only contender for this slot.

Powered by a 1 GHz, it runs on the Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. A Li-Po, 1700 mAh battery ensures standby time of 237 hrs (2G) and a talk time of 6hrs (2G).

On the display side, it has a 3.7 inches TFT touchscreen providing a resolution of WVGA, 854 x 480 Pixels.

For capturing, it’s loaded with a 5 MP primary. Additional features include Alarm, Calendar, Calculator, Noise Reduction, VibraCall, Predictive Text, CrystalTalk PLUS and Voice Input. Sensors like Accelerometer, Ambiant Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Digital Compass are present as well.

On the internet and connectivity side, WAP 2.0 is the preinstalled browser, supports GPRS (Class 12, 48 kbps), Edge (Class 12), 3G (7.2 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA), Wifi (802.11 b/g/n), GPS, Bluetooth v2.1, DLNA and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

The memory is backed by an internal storage of 2 GB (2 GB card included) and a micro SD card-slot expandable up to 32GB.

The Motorola Defy Plus is priced at Rs 17470 on Flipkart. Buy now.

2.    Micromax Superfone A85:

Micromax, with its ingress in the smartphone market has demonstrated its capabilities. This is a classy phone designed to suit your needs. Notably, the Superfone A85 also has a gesture control interface, something relatively novel in the market. A very logical approach to this ranking held this phone at the second slot. It has a dual core processor (1 GHz ARM Cortex-A9). However, it has only 1500 mAh battery which is not sufficient enough to satisfy the hungry processor. And which is why it couldn’t replace the Defy plus position.

Powered by a 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A9, Dual Core processor, it runs on the Android v2.2 (Froyo) OS. A Li-Ion, 1500 mAh battery ensures talktime of 3 hours (2G) and a standby time of 250 hrs (2G).

On the display side, it has a 3.8 inches TFT touchscreen providing a resolution of WVGA, 480 x 800 Pixels.

For capturing, it’s loaded with a 5 MP primary and 0.3 MP secondary cameras. Additional features include Multi-shot, Photo CLI, Brightness Level, Zoom Level, Auto Focus, Geo-tagging and an Image Editor.

On the internet and connectivity side, WAP 2.0 is the preinstalled browser, supports GPRS (48 kbps), Edge (237 kbps), 3G (7.2 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA), Wifi (802.11 b/g/n), GPS, Bluetooth v2.1, DLNA and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

The memory is backed by an internal storage of 8 GB and a micro SD card-slot expandable up to 32GB.

The Micromax Superfone A85 is priced at Rs 15200 on Flipkart. Buy now.   

3.    Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V:

Though not the apex, but the base of the pyramid is all Sony Ericsson’s. This is because the company has never been a magpie in terms of processors, though slightly lacking in random access and internal memory.

The Xperia neo V is powered by a 1 GHz Scorpion processor, runs on the Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. A Li-Po, 1500 mAh battery ensures talktime of 6 hours (2G), 7 hours (3G) and a standby time of 430 hrs (2G) and 400hrs (3G).

On the display side, it has a 3.7 inches TFT touchscreen providing a resolution of WVGA, 480 x 854 Pixels. Additional features include Bravia Engine, Gesture Input and Touch Focus.

For capturing, it’s loaded with a 5 MP primary and 0.3 MP secondary cameras. Additional features include Auto Focus, Geo-tagging, Face Detection, Smile Detection and 3D Sweep Panorama.

On the internet and connectivity side, WAP 2.0 is the preinstalled browser, supports GPRS (48 kbps), Edge (237 kbps), 3G (7.2 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA), Wifi (802.11 b/g/n), GPS, Bluetooth v2.1, DLNA and a 3.5 mm audio jack. It supports Adobe flash 10.1.

Additional features include Album Art, Video Streaming, Sound Recorder, Predictive Text Input, Noise Shield, Flight Mode, E-Manual, Calendar, Calculator, Alarm Clock, Voice Input, TV Out Port. Necessary Sensors like Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Digital Compass are present as well. Android Market is available as an app.

The memory is backed by an internal storage of 320 MB and a micro SD card-slot expandable up to 32GB.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V is priced at Rs 18000 on Flipkart. Buy now.   

4.    Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman – WT19i:

Next in line is the Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman – WT19i, designed exclusively for the music aficionados. You can store your favourite music numbers in the handset and play them in the music player. The FM radio allows you to tune into your favourite channel and get the latest music and news updates. The Track ID recognition allows you to get details about the track played on the handset. The xLoud Loudness Enhancement Engine produces a better sound quality in the handset.

Powered by a 1 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor, it runs on the Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS which is upgradeable to Android 4.0 (Ice cream sandwich). A Li-Ion, 1200 mAh battery ensures talktime of 14 hours (2G), 6 hours (3G) and a standby time of 400 hrs (2G) and 350hrs (3G).

On the display side, it has a 3.2 inches TFT touchscreen providing a resolution of WVGA, 480 x 320 Pixels.

For capturing, it’s loaded with a 5 MP primary and 0.3 MP secondary cameras. Additional features include Auto Focus, Geo-tagging, Face Detection, Smile Detection and 3D Sweep Panorama.

On the internet and connectivity side, WAP 2.0 is the preinstalled browser, supports GPRS (80 kbps), Edge (237 kbps), 3G (7.2 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA), Wifi (802.11 b/g/n), GPS, Bluetooth v2.1, DLNA and a 3.5 mm audio jack. It supports Adobe flash 10.1.

Additional features include Calendar, Calculator, Alarm Clock, Flight Mode, Stopwatch, Timer, Picture Wallpaper, Wallpaper Animation, Handwriting Recognition, Predictive Text Input, Sound Recorder, MMS Enabled, 3D Games, Pan and Zoom, Gesture Input, Vibrating Alert, Auto Rotate, EMS Enabled.

The memory is backed by an internal storage of 320 MB and a micro SD card-slot expandable up to 32GB.

The Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman – WT19i is priced at Rs 14550 on Flipkart. Buy now.

5.    Sony Ericsson SK17i:

Last in line is the Sony Ericsson Sony Ericsson SK17i.

Powered by a 1 GHz Scorpion processor, it runs on the Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS which is upgradeable to Android 4.0 (Ice cream sandwich). A Li-Ion, 1200 mAh battery ensures talktime of 5 hours (2G), 5 hours (3G) and a standby time of 331 hrs (2G) and 340hrs (3G).

On the display side, it has a 3.0 inches TFT touchscreen providing a resolution of WVGA, 320 x 480 Pixels.

For capturing, it’s loaded with a 5 MP primary and 0.3 MP secondary cameras. Additional features include Image Stabiliser, Smile Detection, Auto Focus, Touch focus, Red-eye reduction, Geo-tagging, Face detection.

On the internet and connectivity side, WAP 2.0 is the preinstalled browser, supports GPRS (86 kbps), Edge (237 kbps), 3G (7.2 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA), Wifi (802.11 b/g/n), GPS, Bluetooth v2.1, DLNA and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Additional features include Alarm clock, Flight Mode, Infinite Button, Handwriting Recognition, MMS, and Calendar Clarity.

The memory is backed by an internal storage of 320 MB and a micro SD card-slot expandable up to 32GB.

The Sony Ericsson SK17i is priced at Rs 16000 on Flipkart. Buy now.