Coolpad Note 3 Lite, Lenovo Vibe P1m, Yu Yunique and more: Best Android phones under Rs 7000

Smartphones, nowadays are getting better while staying at the same price. While we would have been a little more hesitant to recommend cheaper phones till a couple of years ago, that’s not the case any more. In fact, the quality of Android phones you can now get for less than Rs 7,000 is astounding. From big-battery smartphones to the best camera budget phone. let’s take a look at some of the best budget phones your money can buy. Read more here

First up, we have Yu Yunique at Rs 4,999, which is among the better designed budget phones. Also, the smarthone runs stock Android Lollipop—not a luxury you’ll get often in this price. We have always maintained that there are two things you shouldn’t compromise on , even when looking at a budget phone: a scratch-resistant screen, and at least 8GB of internal memory. Yu Yunique delivers on both aspects, and then some more. Read more here . Read our review of Yu Yunique here

The camera is pretty good for its price, the performance is smooth, and you’ll generally be a happy customer. The battery life is the only vexing issue—it’s not bad, but it’s not particularly good either. Be prepared to charge daily, and sometimes twice a day. Read more here . Read our review of Yu Yunique here

Next on our list is Meizu m2 at Rs 6,999 that delivers with a 13 megapixel rear camera that takes good shots in daylight, although low-light photos have a lot of noise. The surprising thing, though, is the video recording. Meizu M2 not only records good quality Full HD video, but also has a capable microphone to pick up audio from a fair distance. Read more here . Read our review of Meizu m2 here

Meizu M2 is all about the camera and as good as any, you’ll get at this price. If the camera is all that you care about, go for it. For an all-round package, look elsewhere. Read more here . Read our review of Meizu m2 here

Next we have Lenovo Vibe P1m, which isn't really priced under Rs 7,000 but at a little extra Rs 7,499. Lenovo Vibe P1m is a wonderful performer and feel fluid in your hand, like much more expensive phones say the Moto G. Its large 4,000 mAh battery, coupled with a power-efficient processor, will make sure you can easily last a fully day and more. Plus, the quick charge function will ensure you can get a lot of juice in a small amount of time. Read more here . Read our review of Lenovo Vibe P1m here

If you need to absolutely stick to the 7,000 budget, try the Intex Aqua Power HD or the Micromax Canvas Juice 3. But we would highly recommend that you spend an extra 500 rupees right now and get a substantially better phone. Read more here . Read our review of Lenovo Vibe P1m here

So what’s the best phone possible for this price? There’s no competition. The Coolpad Note 3 Lite wins hands down. It has the best design, the best features, and the best hardware. First, you get 3GB of RAM, which is fantastic for multi-tasking, aided by its 64-bit processor. Second, there’s a fingerprint scanner, which makes life much easier than typing in a password each time, along with securing your phone without needing to remember a pin code or a lock screen pattern. And finally, there’s a pretty decent camera which can rival the Meizu M2, rounding off the package. Read more here . Read our review of Coolpad Note 3 Lite here

The only real issue is the battery life, which is good, but not great. If you want a phone under Rs 7,000, look no further. Read more here . Read our review of Coolpad Note 3 Lite here