Oppo F5

Price Rs. 30,990-33,990(32 GB variant)

 If you are on a budget, the Oppo F5 is a stellar choice. Oppo touts itself as the selfie experts and advertises and engineers its phones for the selfie-ob­sessed. But regardless of the impressive 20 MP selfie camera on the device, it comes equipped with some really good internals. It runs on a Mediatek Helio P23 processor which, paired with 4 or 6 GB of RAM, gives smooth performance and makes the phone fast.

Staying true to the growing trend of slim bezels, Oppo has managed to shave off the bezels around the F5 considerably. Although they are not as invisible as the bezels on iPhone X or Galaxy S8, they are still thin enough to comfortably house a 6-inch display within a frame that feels like it houses a much smaller display. It also runs at an 18:9 aspect ratio, making the screen taller compared to standard displays. It comes with a Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 to compensate for the height of the screen.

However, considering the price, the phone has its shortcomings. The plastic construction feels great to the touch but it may not be as durable as metal constructions. And while the phone feels smooth for everyday use, the P23 processor leaves much to be desired for gaming performance. At a compelling price point of 35, the F5 is a remarkable device for the money.

 

 

 Moto E4

Price Rs. 18,990-20,990

 

If even the Oppo F5 seems a bit steep on the price range, the low-end is bustling with life as well. The Moto E4 is a phone that comes cheap but preforms considerably well. It comes equipped with a Mediatek MT6737 processor and 2GB RAM. Moto E4 has a 720p 5-inch display that doesn’t look half bad.

While the screen does look pixelated up-close, the colors and the brightness of the display panel are pretty good. The phone also is consumer friend­ly, with all major consumer demands met, like a microSD slot and a removable battery. It also comes with a fingerprint sensor at the front.

There have been plenty of technological advance­ments in high-end smartphone design. Most of these trends seem to have trickled down to the low-end. From the outside, the E4 looks remarkably good. It’s got a nice 2.5D curved glass in front that blends almost seamlessly into the plastic body. While the curve helps the phone feel flush in your palm, the screen doesn’t curve and the phone also has some identifiable bezels.

Given all the powerful smartphones in the market today, it’s obvious that the E4 is no powerhouse of performance. How Motorola has managed to produce a phone at this price point without any glaring com­promises is something laudable.

 

(Figures mentioned are the average market prices)