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From Coolpad Cool 1 to Xiaomi Redmi 4 -- five power-packed smartphones that do not burn a hole in your pocket Latest news : In the price-conscious Indian smartphone market, budget smartphones are one of the most sought-after devices. The offerings in this league offer great value for money, without cutting corners on major features like a decent camera, quality display, ample RAM and long-lasting battery. The budget smartphone segment is inundated with devices manufactured by Chinese and home-grown handset makers. While being spoilt for choice is a happy situation, too many options sometimes confuses us -- which of the many should you buy? Which smartphone is the best bet if you want a bang for your buck? (read more)

At the end of March, the cumulative share of local smartphone makers was 13.5% XIAOMI   -  Indian smartphone makers have lost their significant share in the market in the past year, according to the data released by research firm IDC.Home-grown companies have been losing market share to their Chinese rivals since 2013. At the end of March, the cumulative share of local smartphone makers was 13.5 per cent, 27 percentage points lower from 40.5 per cent a year ago. Shipments of smartphones by Indian vendors dipped 62 per cent, year-on-year, to 3.65 million from 9.52 million in March last year. Micromax, the largest Indian smartphone vendor, has ended at seventh spot, with a 3.3 per cent market share. During January-March 2016, it held second spot with a 12.6 per cent market share. Lyf, eighth with a 2.7 per cent share, was fifth in the market a year ago. Lava managed to feature on the top 10 list, but Intex, the third largest brand last year, failed to make the list. ...

Prices of 4G feature phones currently start at about Rs 3,000 Last year, Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio disrupted the telecom space with extremely affordable 4G tariffs. The company seems to be geared to continue its disruptive streak by launching low-cost feature phones that, apparently, will do away with the need for smartphones. Business Standard in January had reported that Reliance Jio was considering to launch 4G VoLTE-ready feature phones that would cost around Rs 999, with access to Jio’s high-speed 4G internet, the Jio digital store and play music. Read this: The impact so far: Has Jio's entry delayed Modi's Digital India goals? According to a report published by The Economic Times on Tuesday, Chinese mobile chip maker Spreadtrum Communications has said it is working on reducing starting prices by at least half from the current levels, which might bring the 4G feature phone prices down to Rs 1,500. Shanghai-based Spreadtrum Communications has a tw...

Moto G5 features a full metal design, faster processor and better camera functionality Handset maker  Motorola  on Tuesday launched the fifth generation of its best-selling Moto G series — Moto G5 — in the Indian market for Rs 11,999. The company had launched the higher-end Moto G5 Plus last month in India.The Moto G5 — which will be available on Online Shopping: Shop Online for Mobiles, Books, Watches, Shoes and More — features a full metal design, faster processor and better camera functionality. The device will compete with handsets from Xiaomi, Micromax as well as those from the stable of its parent Lenovo. Also read: Motorola launches Moto G5 in India at Rs 11,999: All you need to know "Moto G is our biggest franchise and the fastest selling as well. We had launched the   Moto G5  Plus a few weeks back and now we are bringing the Moto G5. India is an important market and we want to offer the best from our portfolio to consumers here," Motorola Mob...