
Top 10 mobiles to buy in India
Anjum Dhir Kulkarni
We list out the 10 best mobile phones to buy in India
Published on Jan 18, 2012
Here are some of the best mobile phones available in the Indian market right now.
1. iPhone 4S: Apple’s best phone till date, its USP is its personal assistant Siri. This handset is powered by a dual-core A5 processor and runs on iOS 5. It has an 8MP camera capable of HD video recording too. For those who are Apple loyalists and enjoy working with the iOS, this is the phone to buy.
2. Galaxy Nexus: This is the best device in the market for Android lovers. It comes pre-installed with the sophisticated ICS OS and boasts of some impressive specs, including its Super AMOLED HD screen. Of course, it is one of the best looking devices available right now and one that is giving the iPhone 4S a run for its money.
3. Droid Razr: This smartphone brought Motorola back into the mobile world, and how! One of the thinnest handsets in the market, it is incredibly strong since it is made of Kevlar. Though it runs on Android 2.3.5, it will be upgraded to ICS soon. This phone sports a 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display.
4. Lumia 800: For those who swear by Nokia and Microsoft, this is one of the best Windows Phone devices in the market. Available in vibrant colours, with an ever increasing apps database, the Lumia 800 has quickly gained popularity. Preloaded with one of the most user-friendly interfaces, this phone also boasts of Xbox integration.
5. Galaxy Note: This device is perfect for those who like the feel of a tablet on their phones. Its gorgeous Super AMOLED display is huge and works well with a stylus pen. Though currently available with Android 2.3, it will most likely be upgraded to ICS in the near future. With its 8MP rear facing camera and smaller front shooter, this is a great phone to stay in touch and be entertained at the same time.
6. Xperia Arc S: One of Sony Ericsson’s best handsets, the Arc S offers panoramic 3D viewing. It sports an 8.1MP camera with auto-focus and built-in LED flash. It runs on Android’s 2.3 OS but will most likely change over to ICS in the near future. It has a large 4.2-inch display which is perfect for its multimedia capabilities.
7. HTC Sensation XL: Equipped with Beats Audio, this is the phone of choice for those who want to enjoy good quality music on their phones. This handset is slim and sports a huge 4.7-inch display. Users can also record and playback HD video on this phone. Its 8MP camera also sports a wide angle lens, making it a breeze to capture panoramic images.
8. Lumia 710: Another smart device from Nokia, this one offers the best features of Windows Phone without a massive price tag. It sports a 3.7-inch AMOLED display and a 5MP camera with 4X digital zoom. The Lumia 710 offers 3G connectivity as well.
9. BlackBerry Bold 9790: One of BlackBerry’s newest devices, this phone has a highly responsive touch screen. The high res display is easy to view even in bright sun light. This handset has an optical trackpad and a convenient QWERTY keypad. It is one of the sleeker, lighter handsets in the BlackBerry kitty and runs on the sophisticated BlackBerry 7 OS.
10. BlackBerry Curve 9380: The first phone from BB to feature a touchscreen, the 9380 has a 3.2-inch capacitive display. It also has a 5MP rear facing camera and offers support for 3G, Wi-Fi and NFC. Powered by the BlackBerry 7 OS, this handset comes preinstalled with various social networking apps like Twitter and Facebook, making it the perfect device for both work and play!





