Xiaomi Redmi 1S as opposed to Samsung Galaxy Azines Duos 3 as opposed to Lava EYE X5

We compare the three best Android KitKat budget phones in the market that are heavy on features and lighter on wallet

Budget smartphone market is blooming with all the manufacturers lining up their devices. First Moto E redefined the Rs 5,000 market and now Xiaomi's Redmi 1S takes it to a new level, blurring the lines between feature and smartphones even further.

In today's comparison we pit Samsung’s latest offering the Galaxy S Duos that is expected to create a stir in the low end Android market. We also have the Lava's IRIS X5 which sports high end features like the HD display and a powerful processor.

Design and Build

The Xiaomi 1S has one of the best design lines out of the lot. The front facade is graced by the 4.7inch display followed by the capacitive keys. Apart from the thinned out bezels there are no shiny stuff, The rear prescribes to a well finished back cover along with a minor protrusion that houses the camera lens pod. Chrome volume rocker keys are great especially whilst considering the bland contrasting.

The Duos 3 looks just like all the other Samsung’s with the screen rests within thick bezels that look dated. Samsungs signature physical menu button along with the capacitive buttons find a place at the bottom. The rear seems to be bland with no design elements.

Lava Iris X5 has a thinned bezel and rather bland capacitive keys. The rear is graced with a matt finished back panel and a slight protrusion the houses the camera lens and the dual LED flash. The speaker grills rest at the bottom.

Screen

Redmi 1S has a 4.7 inch screen with an resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels translating into a pixel density of 312ppi. The Redmi 1S has a Gorilla 2 screen that will ward off the scratches and damages to a certain extent. Viewing angles are fantastic with no color shifts and the outdoor visibility is also good.

The Samsung Galaxy S Duos 3 has a smaller 4 inch screen with an resolution of 400 x 800 pixels which is very less compared to all the other phones in this segment. The Lava Iris X5 has a 5 inch HD display that is set to stun consumers at a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The colors are alive and the screen has an outstanding depth and detailing. Viewing angles are mediocre though nothing that severe to cause problem.

Camera

Camera is a feature that is taking Centre stage when it comes to choosing a smartphone. Consumers are nowadays expecting cameras that can capture good quality images even in the low end budget phones. The Redmi 1S is blessed with an ultra-powerful 8megapixel display combined with an LED flash. The Secondary camera stands at an mediocre 1.6Megapixel. The image quality is excellent and in fact surprised us especially considering its low price tag.

Samsung seems to be incorporating an efficient 5Megapixel primary camera unit and the secondary camera is a VGA sensor which shows that Samsung is not so serious about pleasing its consumers.

Under the Hood

The Redmi 1S is again the most powerful of the lot and beneath the hood lies a Quad Core Snapdragon processor tuned to produce 1.6GHz of raw computing power. The Redmi has a 1GB RAM tagged along with a Adreno 305 GPU. The UI flow is extremely smooth and the Redmi 1S will snarl and gobble up any tasks you throw at it without a fuss.

Galaxy Duos Core will sport an unknown SoC that will produce 1.2GHz. This device will sport a 512MB RAM which is a telltale sign that this device once launched will be underpowered just like the slew of other Samsung budget phones. We just hope that they won’t burden it further with the heavy Touch Wiz.

Lava Iris X5 is a well-balanced phone and houses a descent 1.2 GHz quad core processor and a Gigabyte of RAM. Iris X5 handles multitasking and high end graphic laden games with relative ease but we still feel that at this price Lava should have equipped it with a better powerhouse.

Pricing and Verdict

The Redmi 1S is the most affordable and also powerful of the lot. It comes with an excellent display unit and an Camera that feels like it is stripped form a high end phone. The Redmi 1S is currently available in India only through the Flash sale for Rs 5999.

The Lava Iris X5 is seems to be overpriced at Rs 8649 but then again it makes it up for the high pricing with its 5Megapixel secondary camera. Thee X5 is sleek but at the same time a little bland. Features like the HD display and 8GB storage make the X5 a sweeter deal.

Samsung seems to be stuck in a Time Capsule set at least at previous smartphone generation. The only chances of the Samsung S duos 3 being successful is if it is priced below Rs6000 which it won’t be as it is Samsung. Features like the 512MB RAM and low resolution display repels the consumers add will add to the woes of Samsung.

 

 

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