Google released their latest version of Android 5.0 Lollipop back in October 2014, but still a major percentage of phones released in the budget segment run Android KitKat. Some of the new device releasing this year have the promised update to Lollipop. But at the same time, there are some good devices which runs Android Lollipop out of the box. These new devices are not just limited to high end or flagship category, but also the budget segment.
Here is a list of best Android phones with Android 5.0 Lollipop and below Rs 7000 in India.
Micromax Canvas Spark
Micromax Canvas Spark comes with a 4.7 inch qHD display which has a resolution of 960 X 540 pixels and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for preventing scratches. The device runs on a 1.3-Ghz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor and features 1GB RAM. There is 8 GB internal storage space of which around 4.10 GB is available for use. There is also microSD slot for expanding the memory. The phone comes with an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front camera for selfies and video calls. The phone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop and features a 2000 mAh battery. Spec wise, there are lot of similarities with the Redmi 2, but the latter is powered by better processor and also comes with 4G LTE support. The device is priced Rs 4999.
Xolo Era
Xolo Era was recently launched and the device sports a 5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) IPS display. It is powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs Android 4.4 (Kit Kat). On the camera end it features 8MP rear camera with LED flash and 2MP front-facing camera.It has 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory which is expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD. The device supports Dual SIM and connectivity features include 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG. It also packs 2100mAh battery. The Xolo Era is available in Black color and comes with a pricetag of Rs. 4,444.
Micromax Unite 3
The device sports 4.7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) IPS display. It is powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582M processor and runs Android 5.0 (Lollipop). It comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD. On the camera end it features 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and 2MP front-facing camera. It supports Dual SIM with dual standby and packs a 2000 mAh battery. The Micromax Unite 3 Q372 is available in Blue and White colors and comes with a price tag of Rs. 6,067.
Micromax Canvas Fire 4
The Fire 4 comes with 4.5 inch FWVGA Display and is powered by a Quad core processor with 1GB RAM. The processor is from Mediatek .It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop. There is Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on the device.Phone comes up with 8MP rear shooter and 2MP selfie shooter. Also phone come up with dual led flash which helps you to click pictures in low light. The device is priced Rs. 6,310.
Micromax Canvas A1
Micromax has launched the Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4502) with 8GB of internal storage. The device runs Android 5.1 (Lollipop) OS out of the box and these are the prime difference in Specification when compared to the last year’s Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501). The device sports 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) IPS display and is powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core processor with Mali-400 GPU. It also features 1GB RAM and its 8 GB Internal storage is expandable upto 32GB with microSD card. The device supports Dual SIM and connectivity features include 1700 mAh battery. It is priced at Rs. 5,990.
Moto E (2015) 3G
The Moto E 2015 features a 4.5 inch qHD display and is powered by a 1.2 Ghz Snapdragon 200 Quad Core Processor . It runs Android 5.0 Lollipop and there is 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage, up from 4GB on the first gen. On the camera end it features, 5MP rear camera and VGA front-facing camera. It also packs 2390mAh battery and it is priced at Rs 6999.
Karbonn Titanium MachOne Plus
The device comes with a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display. It is powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor and runs Android 5.0 (Lollipop). On the imaging front, it features 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and 5MP front-facing camera with LED flash. It comes pre-loaded with SwiftKey 5.3 that has support for 22 Indian languages and has Smart Awake to access notifications and apps directly from the lock screen. The device supports Dual SIM and connectivity features include 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS. It also packs a 1800mAh battery and is priced at Rs 6990.
Xolo Prime
The device sports a 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) IPS display. It is powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582M processor and runs Android 5.0 (Lollipop). It has 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory which is expandable memory upto 32GB with MicroSD. It comes with a colored glass finish back. The device supports DUAL Sim and connectivity features include 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS. On the imaging front it features 5MP rear camera with LED flash and 0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera. It also packs a 1800mAh battery. The Xolo Prime comes in Black, Blue, Red and Gold colors and comes with a pricetag of Rs. 5,699.
Lava Iris Alfa L
The device sports a 5.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) IPS display. It is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582M processor and runs Android 5.0 (Lollipop). On the imaging front it has 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and VGA front-facing camera.It has 1 GB RAM and 8GB internal memory which is expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD. The device supports Dual SIM and connectivity features include 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS. It also packs a 3000mAh battery. The Lava Iris Alfa L is available in White and Metallic grey colors and comes with a price tag of Rs. 6,849.
Yu Yuphoria
The Yuphoria comes with 5 inch display which has HD resolution (1280 X 720p) with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and it runs on Snapdragon 410 64 bit Quad core processor. There is 2GB DDR3 RAM and the device also comes with 16GB internal storage similar to Yureka.On the imaging front there is 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera with full HD recording. The phone comes with 2230mAh battery with quick charge where in you can charge from 0 to 65% in 45 minutes. The device is exclusive to Amazon and priced Rs 6999.
