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Cheap Android phones below $200

Posted Date: 01 Apr 2012 |Updated: 01-Apr-2012 |Category: Android Phones |Author: |Member Level: Gold |Points: 50 |


Want a new Android phone but don't want to waste lots of money on it? I have compiled a list of cheap Android phones available in the market and have provided the pros and cons of some of the famous models.

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Android logo image As predicted in many science fiction movies, the 21st century 'is' ruled by 'robots'; at least in the phone operating system category. The recent 'Android' operating system has revolutionarised the use of mobile phones and tablets with its unending possibilities of applications and games. Everyone nowadays want to lay their hands on an Android phone!

The Android too has been tempting various mobile users by releasing new desserts- maintaining the alphabetical order every time!

The 'Cupcake', 'Donut', 'Éclair', 'Froyo', 'Gingerbread', 'Honeycomb' and the recently released 'Ice Cream Sandwich' all tempted most of us enough to ask our parents to buy one. Guess what did we get? The actual ice cream! When will our parents understand us?

The phone companies however understood our problem. They said- 'Let the children have their sweetmeats' and came up with cheap mobile phones for those who cannot afford $500 for a phone. They came up with mobiles as low as $100 with gingerbread. Mobile and gingerbread! Now who can resist such a combination?

Android phones below $200 or below Rs 10500


Sony Ericsson
  • Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini

  • Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini Pro

  • Sony Ericsson XPERIA X8

  • Sony Ericsson W8


    • Motorola
  • Motorola Charm MB502

  • Motorola Charm MB502

  • Motorola Charm MB502

  • Motorola Fire XT


    • LG
  • LG Optimus NET P690

  • LG Optimus One P500

  • LG Optimus Pro C660

  • LG Optimus Me P350


    • Dell
  • Dell Aero

  • Dell XCD35

  • Dell XCD28


    • Samsung
  • Samsung Galaxy 551 I5510

  • Samsung Galaxy Pop I559

  • Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670

  • Samsung Galaxy5 I5503

  • Samsung Galaxy Pop S5570

  • Samsung Galaxy Y S5360


    • Acer
  • Acer BeTouch E130


    • Micromax
  • Micromax A70

  • Micromax Bling 2

  • Micromax Andro A60


    • There are some more phones from Spice, alcatel, huwahei etc.

    Comparision between Samsung Y s5360,Micromax Andro A60,Dell XCD35 and HTC Wildfire


    A comparison between all these phones below $200 is not possible, so I have listed some of the largest selling of them and compared them and provided their pros and cons.

    Samsung Y s5360


    Advantages of Samsung Y s5360

  • It costs only $144 or Rs 6990

  • The processor speed and RAM is good considering the price and is better than other phones in this range.

  • Android Gingerbread v2.3.5 OS.

  • The display is 3 inches large with good touch screen response.

  • It has geo tagging GPS- One of the coolest feature.

  • It has multi touch like the iPhones.

  • It has many cover colour options unlike other phones.

  • It has a cute look and a sturdy body.

  • It has a 1200mAh battery which provides a good talk time of 17 hours.

  • The reliability of the Samsung brand.


    • Disadvantages of Samsung ys5360

  • It lacks a keypad and hence the 3 inch touch screen seems small for typing messages.

  • The screen resolution (240x320) is quite less but comparing the price it is ok as it is the cheapest Samsung Android phone

  • No earphones are supplied with the phone. One has to buy them separately.

  • The camera resolution is only 2mp. There is no flash. At 15 frames per second, video shooting is also not good. So it's better to leave the camera alone.

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    Micromax Andro A60



    Advantages of Micromax Andro A60

  • At $80 or Rs 4000, it is ridiculously cheap! It is the cheapest andriod phone!

  • Android Éclair v2.1 OS

  • A 3.2 MP camera with autofocus!(Remember $80)

  • A 2.8 inch large screen (let's say)


    • Samsung Galaxy y s5360 and Micromax Andro A60
    Disadvantages of Micromax Andro A60

    Well,
  • The screen is a magnet for finger prints.

  • The sound is horrible for a smart phone.

  • Typing on a 2.8 inch screen is not everyone's cup of tea.

  • The battery life is not up to expectation. (Cheap doesn't mean we must not expect anything)

  • There is some problem with this model. In many cases it automatically switches off on its own!

  • Service centres for Micromax is hard to find. You will need one soon!


    • Dell XCD35


    Advantages of Dell XCD35
  • Cheap for its specifications. The price of Dell scd35 is $160 or Rs 8000.

  • It has a good display and screen resolution 800x480 Mp with 262k colours.

  • It has a big 3.5 inches screen! With good touch response.

  • Android Froyo v2.2 OS.

  • Good expensive looks and quite handy.

  • A 3.2 MP camera with good performance.

  • Quite a bargain for its features.


    • Disadvantages of Dell XCD35
  • Battery is only 1200mAh which is too less considering the large screen.

  • Dell is a new entrant in the smart phone market. Take the hint.

  • It lacks an LED flash and pdf reader.

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    HTC wildfire



    Advantages of HTC wildfire
  • Value for money. The price of HTC wildfire is $200 or Rs 10000.

  • A very good touch sensitive screen unparallel with any other phone in this price range.

  • The HTC user interface.

  • A 5 MP camera with flash.

  • Android Froyo v2.2

    • Dell XCD 35 and HTC Wildfire

  • 3.2 inches touch screen with 12 million colours.

  • 1300mAh battery is really good.


    • Disadvantages of HTC wildfire
  • The froyo is getting stale now. At least a Ginger Bread would be good.

  • The screen resolution is a letdown. (Only 320x240 Pixels)

  • No secondary camera for video chatting.


    • So which phone is the winner?



    I have listed the winners based on various parameters.

  • Price

    • Micromax Andro A60 with a price tag of $80(Rs 4000)

  • Camera

    • HTC wildfire with 5 MP LED flash camera.

  • Screen

    • Dell XCD35 with 3.5 inch, 800x480 pixel screen.

  • Operating system

    • Samsung Y s5360 with Android Gingerbread v2.3.5

  • Battery life

    • Dell XCD35 with 1300mAh battery.

  • Ease of use

    • Dell XCD35 for the great HTC user interface, big screen, good specification.

    Which budget Android phone to buy


    The ultimate decision lies with you. Generally it is advisable to try to get the best operating system and a big screen in a mobile.As it is not possible to change OS and screen size. Although the version can be updated to some extent.
    Also going with a good brand will always help in the long run.

    So go and get your dream Android phone and experience the myriad opportnities Android can provide you. Also make sure you known how to safeguard your mobile from theft so that your investment doesn't go in vain.


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    Comments

    Guest Author: 06 Apr 2012

    Because of the unique features of Android phones,they are in a great demand.So, most of the mobile companies are introducing the phone with lots of new features. I like the Samsung phone.

    thanks for the post.Its really helpful for them who are planning to buy.

    Author: Renin18 Apr 2012 Member Level: Gold   Points : 0

    Barun

    I am quite obliged you liked the post. I will come up with such posts regularly, check out regularly.



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