Top 5 quad-core smartphones between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000

The proliferating number of smartphones in the quad-core segment leaves us with numerous mid to high-end device options. The mid range comes to the rescue when users neither have the kind of cash required to buy a high-end smartphone nor want to settle for a cheap phone. Today, most of the mid-range smartphones come with a fairly superior feature set. We have listed here five such mid-range smartphones priced between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000.

Gionee Elife E3 – Rs 13,800
The Gionee E3 is a sleek (with a rugged shell), good looking smartphone that packs in a 1.2GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor with 1GB RAM. It doesn’t jump on to the 5-incher display bandwagon; it instead has a slightly smaller screen measuring 4.7 inches. However, the smartphone exhibits efficiency in performance. Some of the highlights (apart from good performance) are an above average camera, 16GB internal memory and the crisp display. On the flip side, it has a poor battery life and a slightly steep price. The device package contents include protective case, earphones and free screen protector. The MOP (Market Operating Price) of the E3 is Rs 14,999, while some online stores are selling it for as cheap as Rs 13,800.

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Sleek smartphone with a rugged shell

Take a quick look at Elife E3’s specifications:

• 4.5-inch capacitive IPS screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels
• Dual-SIM (GSM + GSM), 3G, Wi-Fi
• GPS
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 8MP autofocus, BSI rear camera and 2MP front-facing camera
• 16GB internal memory, expandable by up to 32GB via microSD slot

WickedLeak Wammy Passion Z – Rs 14,990
A glance at the Wammy Passion Z and you will be reminded of the Sony Xperia S (lookswise), except for the missing light bar at the bottom. The Wammy Passion Z is a very promising device. It is one of the first full HD smartphones that come powered by a quad-core processor and runs on the latest Android OS version. It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, MT6589 chipset and PowerVR SGX544MP graphics unit. On the OS front, the Passion Z runs on the stock Android Jelly Bean V4.2.1 with a stock user interface and launcher. It is a great option for those seeking a decently performing handset with a crisp and clear display. The Wammy passion Z is being sold for Rs 14,990.

Sports a full HD display

A quick glance at the specifications of the Wammy passion Z:

• 5-inch capacitive IPS display with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution
• Dual-SIM (WCDMA + GSM or GSM + GSM), 3G, Wi-Fi
• GPS
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 12MP autofocus, BSI rear camera, and 2MP front-facing camera
• 4GB internal memory, expandable by up to 64GB via microSD slot

Check the complete specifications sheet here.

Celkon Signature HD A119Q – Rs 12,499
The Celkon Signature HD A119Q is yet another smartphone that equips a quad-core processor and a 5-inch IPS HD display. Fuelled by the Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean version, it equips Media Tek MTK 6589 featuring a 1.2GHz quad-core ARMv7 processor and a PowerVR SGX544MP GPU. It does come with some areas of concerns like the bulky size and camera issues, but overall the device is worth considering. In fact, going by the price, performance and feature set it offers, the Celkon A119Q is a good buy.

A budget quad-core smartphone with a 12MP camera

A look at the key highlights of the Celkon Signature HD A119Q:

• 5-inch capacitive IPS display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution
• Dual-SIM (GSM + GSM), 3G, Wi-Fi
• GPS
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 12MP autofocus, BSI rear camera, 3MP front-facing camera
• 4GB internal storage, expandable by up to 32GB via microSD slot

Click here to see the full list of specifications of the Celkon Signature HD A119Q. 
Lava Iris 504Q – Rs 13,499
This is one of the latest entrants in the quad-core sub-Rs 15,000 smartphone segment. With specifications almost similar to most of the devices in this category, the Lava Iris 504Q is priced at Rs 13,499. After Micromax and Karbonn, Lava is yet another home-brewed device manufacturer all set to bring superior features in an affordable package for users. The Iris 504Q comes with a standard MediaTek MT6589 quad-core processor that clocks at 1.2GHz and runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Talking about the performance, the Iris 504Q will not disappoint you.

Lava Iris 504Q delivers a good performance

Take a look at the key specifications of the Lava iris 504Q:

• 5-inch capacitive IPS display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution
• Dual-SIM (GSM + GSM), 3G, Wi-Fi
• GPS
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 8MP autofocus, BSI rear camera and 2MP front facing camera
• 4GB internal memory, expandable by up to 32GB via microSD slot

Check the complete specifications of the Lava Iris 504Q here.

Xolo Q1000 – Rs 14,999
Following the latest fad of combining a quad-core processor with a 5-inch IPS display, the Xolo Q1000 has struck the right chord. It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android v4.2 Jelly Bean. The 2100 mAh battery powering the device is claimed to last you through the day. It has nifty set of features including the HD display. Offering average usability, the sore point could be its slightly higher price point compared to others in the same category.

Decent choice, but a tad expensive

Take a quick look at the specifications sheet of the Xolo Q1000:

• 5-inch capacitive IPS display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution
• Dual-SIM (GSM + GSM), 3G, Wi-Fi
• GPS with A-GPS
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 8MP autofocus, BSI rear camera, 1.2MP front-facing camera
• 4GB internal storage, expandable by up to 32GB via microSD slot

Click here to see the full list of specifications of the Xolo Q1000.

Besides, one can also check out some older devices around the same price range, such as Gionee Dream D1, WickedLeak Wammy Titan 2 and Xolo Q700.