<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/google-releases-list-of-top-searches-in-2017-hurricane-irma-iphone-x-feature-on-top-26657">iPhone X and 8 might be the most searched</a> smartphones according to Google trends data but that doesn&#39;t even give a glimpse of what the majority of the smartphone using population was hooked on to throughout 2017.</p>

<p>A recent <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indians-spend-most-internet-data-on-communication-apps-social-media-study-27153">study conducted by the Omidyar Network</a> notes a sizeable increase in the chunk of Indian population using smartphones. Quite evidently, more and more people are switching to hi-technology handsets from their basic, old-school precursors.</p>

<p>Interestingly, the number of people with basic cellphone devices continues to shrink, thanks to more and more handset-manufacturing giants rolling out premium smartphones that don&#39;t burn consumers pockets anymore.</p>

<p>According to the Omidyar report, the number of people using cellphones is expected to shoot up to a whopping 875 million by 2020 from 581 million reported in the year 2014.</p>

<p>Smartphones users --- versus basic handset users -- will grow to 54% by 2020 from meagre 28% reported in the year 2014.</p>

<p>Easy and cheaper availability of multi-featured smartphones has created a boom in the cellphone industry, also giving a significant boost to data service providers. More and more customers now get affordable plans to access data on their budget smartphones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Identifying and celebrating the indispensability of budget phones in the Indian cellphone market, we bring to you five devices that caught our attention this year under the 15k category.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Moto G5 Plus&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Undeniably, the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/topic/moto-g">Moto G series</a> has been one of the most popular ones unveiled by Motorola. Moto G5 and G5 Plus were launched earlier this year and emerged as hot contenders in a fight to disrupt the budget smartphone market in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The device comes with a fingerprint sensor, located in front; a 12-megapixel front camera with phase detection autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash and a 5-megapixel secondary camera.</p>

<p>Moto G5 Plus comes in two variants 32/64 GB, 2/4 GB RAM and 32 GB, 3 GB RAM with expandable memory up to 256 GB via microSD.</p>

<p>The handset was launched at a competitive price of Rs. 14,999 and is currently available for an online purchase for around Rs. 13,999 (32 GB variant).</p>

<p>The device came with Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) and runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 625.</p>

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<p><strong>Honor 7X</strong></p>

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<p>Huawei&#39;s much-anticipated budget smartphone <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/huaweis-honor-7x-will-be-on-sale-via-amazon-india-on-december-7-25585">launched earlier this month</a> and also went on an exclusive Amazon sale on December 7.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Honor 7X succeeds the popular Honor 6X and runs on Huawei&#39;s exclusive Kirin 659 processor. The device is available with 4GB/3GB RAM in variants offering 32GB/64GB internal storage expandable to 256 GB via microSD.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The handset boasts of a 3340 mAh battery and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. Honor 7X comes with a 16-megapixel primary camera with phase detection, autofocus, LED flash and an 8-megapixel secondary camera.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 4GB/32GB variant of the device is available online for around Rs. 12,999.</p>

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<p><strong><a href="http://www.wionews.com/topic/xiaomi-mi-a1">Xiaomi</a> Mi A1</strong></p>

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<p>The budget-bet from this year&#39;s Xiaomi kitty comes with a full-HD 5.5-inch display, 4GB RAM, and 64GB storage expandable to 128 GB, and a 3080 mAh battery.</p>

<p>The handset runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and boasts of dual cameras -- 5-megapixel in the front and dual 12-megapixel on the back.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Mi A1 comes with Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) with a planned upgrade to Android 8.0 (Oreo) and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/science-tech/android-o-google-teases-next-version-of-its-operating-system-15725">Android One</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The device was released in September this year and can now be bought online for around Rs. 12,999/13,999. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Xiaomi has also launched a Special Edition Red variant in India priced at Rs. 13,999. The limited edition device will be available from December 20 through the official Mi website, Flipkart, Mi Home and partner stores.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/k8-plus-lenovo-launches-its-second-smartphone-in-india-19997">Lenovo K8 Plus</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>A strong contender in the budget phone market, the Lenovo K8 Plus was launched in September and currently available online for as low as ten thousand rupees.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The device boasts of a massive 4000 mAh battery and runs on Helio P25 2.5GHz octa-core processor.</p>

<p>On the camera front, the device comes with 13 MP + 5 MP rear dual cameras with dual CCT LED flash and 8 MP front camera with party flash.</p>

<p>Lenovo K8 Plus comes with 3/4 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB with the help of a microSD</p>

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<p><strong>Moto G5</strong></p>

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<p>Another one from the Moto family, this device is a classic bet for people wanting to buy a budget phone.</p>

<p>Although not recommended for data-heavy use, this one is ideal for those looking for premium smartphone features packed in an affordable avatar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The device comes in 3 GB/16 GB (expandable to 256 GB) variants with 1.4 GHz octa-core processor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430; 13 MP front and 5 MP rear camera.</p>

<p>On the battery front, Moto G lags behind with 2800 mAH.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The device runs on Android Nougat with a planned update for <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/google-for-india-2017-heres-taking-a-look-at-the-highlights-of-todays-event-25924">Android Oreo</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moto G was launched in February this year and can be bought for as low as Rs. 9999 online.</p>


Identifying and celebrating the indispensability of budget phones in the Indian cellphone market, we bring to you five devices that caught our attention this year

iPhone X and 8 might be the most searched smartphones according to Google trends data but that doesn't even give a glimpse of what the majority of the smartphone using population was hooked on to throughout 2017. A recent study conducted by the Omidyar Network notes a sizeable increase in the chunk of Indian population using smartphones. Quite evidently, more and more people are switching to hi-technology handsets from their basic, old-school precursors. Interestingly, the number of people with basic cellphone devices continues to shrink, thanks to more and more handset-manufacturing giants rolling out premium smartphones that don't burn consumers pockets anymore. According to the Omidyar report, the number of people using cellphones is expected to shoot up to a whopping 875 million by 2020 from 581 million reported in the year 2014. Smartphones users --- versus basic handset users -- will grow to 54% by 2020 from meagre 28% reported in the year 2014. Easy and cheaper availability of multi-featured smartphones has created a boom in the cellphone industry, also giving a significant boost to data service providers. More and more customers now get affordable plans to access data on their budget smartphones. Identifying and celebrating the indispensability of budget phones in the Indian cellphone market, we bring to you five devices that caught our attention this year under the 15k category. Moto G5 Plus The device came with Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo). Image via official website. (Others) × Undeniably, the Moto G series has been one of the most popular ones unveiled by Motorola. Moto G5 and G5 Plus were launched earlier this year and emerged as hot contenders in a fight to disrupt the budget smartphone market in the country. The device comes with a fingerprint sensor, located in front; a 12-megapixel front camera with phase detection autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash and a 5-megapixel secondary camera. Moto G5 Plus comes in two variants 32/64 GB, 2/4 GB RAM and 32 GB, 3 GB RAM with expandable memory up to 256 GB via microSD. The handset was launched at a competitive price of Rs. 14,999 and is currently available for an online purchase for around Rs. 13,999 (32 GB variant). The device came with Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) and runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 625. Honor 7X Honor 7X was recently launched in China. Representational image, Honor smartphone (WION) × Huawei's much-anticipated budget smartphone launched earlier this month and also went on an exclusive Amazon sale on December 7. Honor 7X succeeds the popular Honor 6X and runs on Huawei's exclusive Kirin 659 processor. The device is available with 4GB/3GB RAM in variants offering 32GB/64GB internal storage expandable to 256 GB via microSD. The handset boasts of a 3340 mAh battery and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. Honor 7X comes with a 16-megapixel primary camera with phase detection, autofocus, LED flash and an 8-megapixel secondary camera. The 4GB/32GB variant of the device is available online for around Rs. 12,999. Xiaomi Mi A1 The illustration showing Xiaomi handsets (Reuters) × The budget-bet from this year's Xiaomi kitty comes with a full-HD 5.5-inch display, 4GB RAM, and 64GB storage expandable to 128 GB, and a 3080 mAh battery. The handset runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and boasts of dual cameras -- 5-megapixel in the front and dual 12-megapixel on the back. The Mi A1 comes with Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) with a planned upgrade to Android 8.0 (Oreo) and Android One. The device was released in September this year and can now be bought online for around Rs. 12,999/13,999. Xiaomi has also launched a Special Edition Red variant in India priced at Rs. 13,999. The limited edition device will be available from December 20 through the official Mi website, Flipkart, Mi Home and partner stores. Lenovo K8 Plus The device boasts of a massive 4000 mAh battery and runs on Helio P25 2.5GHz octa-core processor. Image via the official website. (Others) × A strong contender in the budget phone market, the Lenovo K8 Plus was launched in September and currently available online for as low as ten thousand rupees. The device boasts of a massive 4000 mAh battery and runs on Helio P25 2.5GHz octa-core processor. On the camera front, the device comes with 13 MP + 5 MP rear dual cameras with dual CCT LED flash and 8 MP front camera with party flash. Lenovo K8 Plus comes with 3/4 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB with the help of a microSD Moto G5 The device runs on Android Nougat with a planned update for Android Oreo. Image via Moto official website. (Others) × Another one from the Moto family, this device is a classic bet for people wanting to buy a budget phone. Although not recommended for data-heavy use, this one is ideal for those looking for premium smartphone features packed in an affordable avatar. The device comes in 3 GB/16 GB (expandable to 256 GB) variants with 1.4 GHz octa-core processor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430; 13 MP front and 5 MP rear camera. On the battery front, Moto G lags behind with 2800 mAH. The device runs on Android Nougat with a planned update for Android Oreo. Moto G was launched in February this year and can be bought for as low as Rs. 9999 online.

Yearender 2017: Top Budget Smartphones of 2017 under Rs. 15,000

<p>Lenovo has finally introduced the much-awaited Moto G5 Plus smartphone in India. The phone comes in two variants - 16GB (with 3 GB RAM) at Rs 14,999 and 32 GB (with 4GB RAM) at Rs 16,999. Both the models will be exclusively available on Flipkart from March 15 at 11:59 PM.</p>

<p>The company has also announced a few offers for the Moto G5 Plus customers.</p>

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<p>The Moto G5 Plus is encased in a metal body, which happens to be a first for the Moto G. Under its hood is an octa-core processor. The Moto G5 features a 12 megapixel rear with Dual Autofocus Pixels, which is said to lock onto the target in the blink of an eye. &ldquo;By utilising 10x more pixels on the sensor, you can focus on your subject up to 60 per cent faster than Moto G4&nbsp;Plus,&rdquo; explains Lenovo.</p>

<p>The phone is packed with a 3000mAh battery with TurboPower charging feature, which is claimed to offer up to six hours of battery life in just 15 minutes.</p>

<p>Lenovo, last year, had introduced the Moto G4 in India in both the regular and the Plus variants.</p>
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<strong>Moto G5 Plus: Key specifications</strong></p>

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Lenovo has finally introduced the fifth iteration of the mid-range Moto G in India

Lenovo has finally introduced the much-awaited Moto G5 Plus smartphone in India. The phone comes in two variants - 16GB (with 3 GB RAM) at Rs 14,999 and 32 GB (with 4GB RAM) at Rs 16,999. Both the models will be exclusively available on Flipkart from March 15 at 11:59 PM. The company has also announced a few offers for the Moto G5 Plus customers. No cost EMI* on the new #motog5plus, starting @ Rs. 1889/month. Exclusively on @Flipkart. — Moto India (@Moto_IND) March 15, 2017 × Get extra 10% off on purchasing the new #motog5plus with all SBI debit/credit cards. — Moto India (@Moto_IND) March 15, 2017 × #Uncompromise on your music fix & get moto pulse 2 @ Rs 599 on purchase with #motog5plus. Exclusively on @Flipkart. — Moto India (@Moto_IND) March 15, 2017 × The Moto G5 Plus is encased in a metal body, which happens to be a first for the Moto G. Under its hood is an octa-core processor. The Moto G5 features a 12 megapixel rear with Dual Autofocus Pixels, which is said to lock onto the target in the blink of an eye. “By utilising 10x more pixels on the sensor, you can focus on your subject up to 60 per cent faster than Moto G4 Plus,” explains Lenovo. The phone is packed with a 3000mAh battery with TurboPower charging feature, which is claimed to offer up to six hours of battery life in just 15 minutes. Lenovo, last year, had introduced the Moto G4 in India in both the regular and the Plus variants. Moto G5 Plus: Key specifications Operating system Android 7.0 Nougat Chipset Snapdragon 625 with 2.0GHz octa-core CPU RAM 3GB/4GB Storage 16GB/32GB (up to 128GB microSD card support) Display 5.2 inches (1920 x 1080) Rear camera 12MP with Dual Autofocus Pixels Front camera 5MP Battery 3000mAh (with fast charging) Network 4G LTE (Cat 6) Colours Lunar Gray, Fine Gold SIM card Nano-SIM (dual SIM) Weight 155 g NFC Yes Price Rs 14,999 (16GB), Rs 16,999 (32GB)

Moto G5 Plus launched in India at Rs 14,999 onwards

<p>Lenovo, which unveiled the Moto G5 to the world late last month, is all set to bring the phone to India today. The fifth iteration of the Moto G smartphone comes in two variants - the G5 and the G5 Plus, but the company, in all likelihood, will bring only the G5 Plus to India.</p>
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The Moto G5 Plus is encased in a metal body, which happens to be a first for the Moto G. Under its hood is an octa-core processor. The Moto G5 features a 12 megapixel rear with Dual Autofocus Pixels, which is said to lock onto the target in the blink of an eye. &ldquo;By utilising 10x more pixels on the sensor, you can focus on your subject up to 60 per cent faster than Moto G4&nbsp;Plus,&rdquo; explains Lenovo.<br />
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The phone is packed with a 3000mAh battery with TurboPower charging feature, which is claimed to offer up to six hours of battery life in just 15 minutes.</p>

<p>There is no word yet on the India pricing of the phone. The company will announce the price and availability details for the Indian market at the March 15 event in New Delhi.</p>

<p>(WION)</p>


The Moto G5 Plus is encased in a metal body, which happens to be a first for the Moto G.

Lenovo, which unveiled the Moto G5 to the world late last month, is all set to bring the phone to India today. The fifth iteration of the Moto G smartphone comes in two variants - the G5 and the G5 Plus, but the company, in all likelihood, will bring only the G5 Plus to India. The Moto G5 Plus is encased in a metal body, which happens to be a first for the Moto G. Under its hood is an octa-core processor. The Moto G5 features a 12 megapixel rear with Dual Autofocus Pixels, which is said to lock onto the target in the blink of an eye. “By utilising 10x more pixels on the sensor, you can focus on your subject up to 60 per cent faster than Moto G4 Plus,” explains Lenovo. The phone is packed with a 3000mAh battery with TurboPower charging feature, which is claimed to offer up to six hours of battery life in just 15 minutes. There is no word yet on the India pricing of the phone. The company will announce the price and availability details for the Indian market at the March 15 event in New Delhi. (WION)

Watch LIVE: Moto G5 Plus India launch

<p>Lenovo, which unveiled the Moto G5 on Sunday at MWC 2017, is bringing the phone to India on March 15. The company has already started sending media invites for the event scheduled for March 15 in New Delhi.</p>

<p>While the next-generation Moto G comes in two variants - the G5 and the G5 Plus, the invite sent to the Indian media hints that only the Plus variant will make its way to India. It, however, is not confirmed yet.</p>

<p>The Moto G5 Plus is encased in a metal body, which happens to be a first for the Moto G. Under its hood is an oct-core processor. The Moto G5 features a 12 megapixel rear with Dual Autofocus Pixels, which is said to lock onto the target in the blink of an eye. &ldquo;By utilizing 10x more pixels on the sensor, you can focus on your subject up to 60 per cent faster than Moto G4&nbsp;Plus,&rdquo; explains Lenovo.</p>
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The phone is packed with a 3000mAh battery with TurboPower charging feature, which is claimed to offer up to six hours of battery life in just 15 minutes.</p>

<p>The Moto G5 Plus carries a price tag of $229 for the 32GB model with 2GB RAM and approximately $295 for the 32GB variant with 3GB RAM. The company is yet to announce prices for the Indian market.</p>

<p>Lenovo, last year, had introduced the Moto G4 in both the regular and the Plus variants.</p>

<p>(WION)</p>


The Moto G5 Plus is encased in a metal body, which happens to be a first for the Moto G

Lenovo, which unveiled the Moto G5 on Sunday at MWC 2017, is bringing the phone to India on March 15. The company has already started sending media invites for the event scheduled for March 15 in New Delhi. While the next-generation Moto G comes in two variants - the G5 and the G5 Plus, the invite sent to the Indian media hints that only the Plus variant will make its way to India. It, however, is not confirmed yet. The Moto G5 Plus is encased in a metal body, which happens to be a first for the Moto G. Under its hood is an oct-core processor. The Moto G5 features a 12 megapixel rear with Dual Autofocus Pixels, which is said to lock onto the target in the blink of an eye. “By utilizing 10x more pixels on the sensor, you can focus on your subject up to 60 per cent faster than Moto G4 Plus,” explains Lenovo. The phone is packed with a 3000mAh battery with TurboPower charging feature, which is claimed to offer up to six hours of battery life in just 15 minutes. The Moto G5 Plus carries a price tag of $229 for the 32GB model with 2GB RAM and approximately $295 for the 32GB variant with 3GB RAM. The company is yet to announce prices for the Indian market. Lenovo, last year, had introduced the Moto G4 in both the regular and the Plus variants. (WION)

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