1. Infocus M370I 4G

 Infocus M370i is probably the best phone under 5000 which was released last year in 2015.

Key specifications

• 5 inch IPS 720P HD display
• Android Lollipop 5.1 (Upgradable to Marshmallow)
• 1.1 GHz Snapdragon Quadcore Processor
• 8MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
• 2 MP selfie camera
• 8 GB ROM
• 1 GB RAM
• 2230 mAh battery
• 4G LTE Support

Pros

• 720P IPS Display
• 8 MP  rear camera performs decently
• The design is pretty good
• 4G support

Cons

• Average selfie camera                                                                                                                      Buy From Snapdeal                                                                                                                                                                       

2. Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen 3G

The launch price of this smartphone was Rs 6999 and now it is available as low as Rs 4999( sometimes it may go over 5k ). Moto E2 is one of the best selling budget smartphones of this year.

Key specifications

• 4.5-inch qHD screen
• Android Lollipop 5.1
• 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 200 Quadcore Processor
• 5MP Rear Camera
• 0.3MP selfie camera
• 8 GB ROM
• 1 GB RAM
• 2390 mAh battery

Pros:

• Great phone with Stock Android experience
• Decent battery life
• Overall power packed phone
• Corning Gorilla Glass
• Value for money

Cons:

• Average camera
• 4G is missing

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3 .Xolo Era 4G

he phone has some decent specifications for the price you get. XoloEra 4G is exclusively available on snapdeal for just Rs 4777.

Key specifications

• 5 inch HD display
• Android Lollipop 5.1
• 1.5 GHz Spreadtrum Quadcore Processor
• 5 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
• 2 MP selfie camera
• 8 GB ROM
• 1 GB RAM
• 2500 mAh battery
• 4G VoLTE

Pros

• 5 Inch High Definition IPS Display
• Gorilla Glass 3
• 4G with VoLTE
• Smooth processor

Cons

• Average camera

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4 Swipe Elite 2

A surprise entry in this list is Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen 3G. The launch price of this smartphone was Rs 6999 and now it is available as low as Rs 4999( sometimes it may go over 5k ). Moto E2 is one of the best selling budget smartphones of this year.

Key specifications

• 4.5-inch qHD screen
• Android Lollipop 5.1
• 1.3 GHz MediaTek 6735 Quadcore Processor
• 8 MP Rear Camera
• 5 MP selfie camera
• 8 GB ROM
• 1 GB RAM
• 1900 mAh battery

Pros:

• Decent camera
• 4G LTE support

Cons:

• Average battery life
• Average display

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5 Micromax Canvas Spark

There you go the best android phone under 5000 from Micromax  is Micromax Canvas Spark. The Canvas Phone runs on top of Android Lollipop 5.0 which is the latest Android Version.

Key specifications

• 4.7 inch IPS LCD screen
• Android Lollipop 5.0
• Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• 1.3 GHz Mediatek MT6582M Quadcore Processor
• 8MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
• 2 MP selfie camera
• 8 GB ROM
• 1 GB RAM
• 2000 mAh battery

Pros

• IPS Display Gorilla Glass support
• Stock Android Experience
• 8 MP camera on the back
• The Mediatek Processor does the job well

Cons

• 4G is missing

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Vivo has launched two new smartphones in China, the Vivo X6S and Vivo X6S Plus. Like their predecessors that were launched in December last year, the Vivo X6 and Vivo X6 Plus, the two smartphones are nearly indistinguishable with almost identical specifications.

Also like their predecessors, the Vivo X6S and Vivo X6S Plus are music-focused smartphones with DACs and signal processors, and bare much the same specifications as the previous generation. The smartphones are also one more nearly identical to the iPhone 6 in terms of looks. For now, no pricing or availability information has been provided by Vivo.

Coming to the differences between the two smartphones - Vivo X6S bears an AKM4375 32-bit DAC, while the Vivo X6S Plus bears an ES9028 DAC in its Yamaha YSS-205X signal processor. The Vivo X6S Plus also sports a high-resolution 16-megapixel camera complete with PDAF, while the Vivo X6S continues with the 13-megapixel camera of its predecessors.

The Vivo X6S Plus bears a 3000mAh battery, while the Vivo X6S bears a 2400mAh battery. The X6S keeps the 5.2-inch full-HD Super Amoled display of its predecessor, while the X6S Plus maintains the 5.7-inch full-HD Super Amoled display of the Vivo X6 Plus. The X6S is also marginally thinner than the X6S Plus, at 6.56mm compared to 6.85mm.

Common specifications between the smartphones are: Android 5.1 Lollipop, dual-SIM dual standby, octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 SoC, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of inbuilt storage with no expansion, rear fingerprint sensor, 4G connectivity (with support for Indian LTE bands), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB 2.0 with USB OTG, GPS, and FM radio.

this phone is similar to apple iphone as per the looks are in considration

EXPECTED COST IS 27,999 FOR Vivo X6S Plus

EXPECTED COST IS 26,999 FOR Vivo X6S

Reach Mobile has launched a new budget Android smartphone in India, called Opulent. Priced at Rs. 3,599, the Reach Opulent is now exclusively available via Shopclues.

The smartphone will come in Black, Orange, Red, and White colours. The Reach Opulent features a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) display, which is the biggest highlight of the smartphone at this price point.

At this price point, the Reach Opulent will be competing against the Xolo One HD smartphone which also features a HD display and priced below Rs. 5,000.

(Also see: Reach Opulent vs. Xolo One HD)

The Android 5.1 Lollipop-based Reach Opulent smartphone offers dual-SIM support. The handset is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 processor clubbed with 1GB of RAM. It packs 8GB of inbuilt storage and supports expandable storage via microSD card (up to 32GB). It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. There is a 2-megapixel front-facing camera on board. Connectivity options include GPRS/ EDGE, 3G, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Micro-USB.

Measuring 144x73.1x9.1mm, the Opulent smartphone is backed by a 2500mAh battery rated to deliver up to 7 hours of talk time and up to 200 hours of standby time.

Commenting on the launch, Anis Rahman, Vice President, Reach Mobile said, "Thanks to our association with ShopClues, our exclusive launch of 'Cogent' on its platform was a tremendous hit. We are certain that 'Opulent' too will find a ready market as it offers a superb performance as well as appealing aesthetics. Coupled with the trust and reliability that ShopClues inspires in our target markets, we look forward to a phenomenal response for the smartphone."

Reach Mobile last month had launched another budget smartphone called Cogent with a price tag of Rs. 2,999. The Reach Cogent smartphone came with dual-SIM dual standby functionality and ran on Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box.

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Reach Opulent

• KEY SPECS
• NEWS

Display

5.00-inch

Processor

1.2GHz

Front Camera

 2-megapixel

Resolution

 720x1280 pixels

RAM

 1GB

OS

 Android 5.1

Storage

8GB

Rear Camera

5-megapixel

Battery capacity

2500mAh

So, you want to buy a new phone? If you're looking for the best smartphone of 2016, you've come to the right place. We will guide you through the hottest mobile phones of the year to save you time when you go to your local phoneshop.

We continually update this best smartphones feature to reflect recent launches, recognise price changes, and ensure 2016's latest devices appear alongside the best of 2015 (and before, if applicable). All the listed devices have been fully reviewed by us.

Our best smartphones list covers all operating systems, all sizes, and prices, so you'll be armed with everything you need to consider when choosing to buy your next device.

Of course, the most important factor in buying a new device is making sure you have the best smartphone for you. The best for your budget, the features you need, the size that feels right and platform that suits you best.

1. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

Taking the top two places might be a little excessive for Samsung, but that's an indication of the triumph that the Galaxy S7 is. While the flat handset is certainly one of the most appealing devices out there, the S7 edge pips it to the post, taking pole position as the more desirable handset around.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 fuses power with performance, offering a 5.5-inch display with a Quad HD resolution and plenty of punch, but differentiating itself with those curved edges. The edge functions may be little more than novelty, but from a design point of view, the SGS7 edge is unique and distinctive.

The increase in size over the smaller handset brings appeal. There's more space to play, but without this handset getting too large. The build quality now matches the best of the handsets out there and the addition of amicroSD card slot makes this handset all the more practical.

But the bigger size also gives more space for battery, meaning that you'll get plenty of life out of this handset too. The software has a heavy SamsungTouchWiz treatment to it, but importantly, although offering more options than you'll ever need, the software doesn't get in the way of performance. It's slick and fast and every inch the flagship experience. 

This is topped-off with a slick fingerprint scanner and a camera the matches or betters the best out there, delivering the whole package. The SamsungGalaxy S7 offers the whole package.

FULL REVIEW: Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

2. Samsung Galaxy S7

Following a strong showing from the SGS6, some might have been surprised by how little changed in the Samsung Galaxy S7. Launched alongside a larger S7 edge model, the SGS7 takes what the SGS6 started and refines it. It tweaks the design slightly bringing better aesthetics, reducing the camera bump on the rear and adding curves to the back edges for a nicer feel. It's more natural and less slab like.

Visually, that's about the only difference you'll see, but the SGS7 brings with it a whole lot more. It adds IP68 protection against water and dust and importantly, it brings the microSD card back, so you have more storage options.

Internally there's plenty of power for a slick performance from the Exynos or Qualcomm chipset and 4GB of RAM, and a wonderfully vibrant Quad HD AMOLED display. The S7 edge is more impactful in the display, larger at 5.5-inches, but both offer plenty of punch.

There's a hugely wide range of functionality offered through Samsung's TouchWiz reworking of Andorid Marshmallow, and although this perhaps throws up more features than you'll ever use, the important point is that it's beautifully optimised, so it doesn't feel like it's ever slowing the phone down. 

Pair that will improved batter performance and a camera that's consistent and dependable and you have the recipe for the most compellingsmartphone on the market. The regular SGS7 is the smaller, with a 5.1-inch display, but is also cheaper at £569. However, the S7 edge is likely to be the more popular device, despite the £639 asking price.

This was the best handset of 2015 and it looks like a repeat performance in 2016.

3. Apple iPhone 6S

The iPhone 6S takes a strong design and supercharges Apple's smartphone. The iPhone 6S might be an "incremental" model, with no changes to the exterior design, but under the skin there's a lot that's new in the iPhone 6S.

A natural starting point is the display. Although it isn't the highest resolution handset out there, Apple has introduced pressure sensitivity to the newiPhone and called it 3D Touch. It's not unique, but the depth to which Applehas empowered this new feature stands it aside. Being able to trigger alternative actions, peek into apps and then pop them open, changes navigation around the phone.

This is a more powerful handset than previously, so things are slicker and faster, but there's also been a refresh to the camera, the first update in a long time. A new 12-megapixel sensor powers proceedings, with new features, including 4K video capture. You can now take Live Photos, bringing movement to stills, as well as an improved selfie experience, with the display firing as a flash.

The result is an iPhone in which it looks like not much has changed, but in reality, it has. It's a better, faster, more engaging experience than it was the last time around. It is, however, still one of the most expensive smartphones around at £539, and although it offers a premium experience, some will see that the iPhone is behind the curve in some areas, such as display resolution.

FULL REVIEW: Apple iPhone 6S review

4. Nexus 6P

The Nexus 6P was launched alongside the Nexus 5X, a premium counterpoint to it's more affordable LG-built rival. The Nexus 6P is manufactured by Huawei, the first time this Chinese company has been involved with the Nexusprogramme. It's also the most accomplished Nexus handset to date and for many will be the default choice for Android superphone.

It has a full metal body and although the design perhaps doesn't challenge the interest in the Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 edge, it's certainly something that will appeal to those looking for that premium sheen. Nexus is no longer just about affordability, now it's about desirability too.

There's plenty of power in this 5.5-inch device and a display that's full of detail and pop, dripping in vibrancy with deep inky blacks. The fingerprint scanneron the rear is incredibly fast too, and there's USB Type-C on the bottom for simple connection to your charger.

There's a camera that's capable of some great shots in all conditions, with the hardware outperforming the software in this instance. The HDR mode (auto) is a little slow, even if it gets great results.

This is a pure Android handset, debuting Android 6.0 Marshmallow and again makes a case for how consumer friendly this software is without all the additions you'll get elsewhere. Priced at £449, it undercuts most flagships. It might lack a few flourishes and additions, but it's a wonderful Androidhandset.

FULL REVIEW: Nexus 6P review

5. OnePlus 2

OnePlus has been shaking things up in the smartphone world. The Chinese company might not have the high street profile that Samsung or Apple do, but in the underworld of smartphone geekery, OnePlus is overload.

That's due in many parts to the great value proposition that OnePlus presents. There are few other places where you'll get this grade of hardware for this price, undercutting the likes of budget darlings Huawei in many cases.

In 2015's model, the OnePlus 2 presents great build quality at a price that many will find surprisingly cheap, along with slick performance from OxygenOS, its customised Android interface, and great battery life.

There are shortcomings, like the lack of NFC and specifications that don't quite rival the best out there. The OnePlus 2 isn't so much the flagship killer, but it decimates the mid-range and sub-premium bracket.

OnePlus has also dropped the invite system so it is simple to buy. At £239, it's money well spent.

FULL REVIEW: OnePlus 2 review

6. Apple iPhone 6S Plus

Apple's larger model has had a chance to find its feet, updated in the iPhone6S Plus to mirror the updates brought to the regular iPhone 6S. That brings you the advantage of a 3D Touch display, with more methods of interaction, a faster Touch ID experience, backed by faster hardware.

If you're looking for a larger iPhone, then the 6S Plus is where you need to look. Some might say that by the time you reach 5.5-inches, the Full HD display isn't as sharp as some rivals. That's the case with the 6S too, but here there's the slight feeling that Apple isn't offering more features through that large display, as you might find in a Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, for example.

You do get a new camera experience, however, and this model also sports optical image stabilisation, along with new 4K video capture and Live Photos, making for one of the slickest camera experiences around.

But in the process of updating the 6 Plus to the 6S Plus, this larger than lifeiPhone has piled on an extra 20g in weight. It's pushing the scales a little, and could be too weighty for some. It's also expensive at £619.

FULL REVIEW: Apple iPhone 6S Plus review

7. Nexus 5X

The cheaper of the two new Nexus devices, the Nexus 5X replaces the successful Nexus 5, presenting a device that's more affordable at £339. It takes some hits on the spec sheet compared to the Nexus 6P too, but that fits with the price point, slotting this device into a sub-flagship position.The biggest change and differentiator from flagship devices is the build, with the LG-made device having a plastic body. It feels solid enough, but it's lacking the premium feel that many of the top devices offer.

There is, however, great performance from the unsullied Android 6.0 Marshmallow software that it launches with and although it's not the greatest machine for gaming or multimedia, as a daily communicator, this the Nexus5X offers fuss-free efficiency.

There's an excellent fingerprint scanner on the rear that's lightning fast, as well as the latest USB Type-C connection on the bottom. This isn't the most powerful phone, but it has plenty to offer for the price.

FULL REVIEW: Nexus 5X review