Just a day after Redmi 5A launched in India[1], Bharat 5 has been unveiled[2] by Micromax as its new budget warrior. The new Bharat 5 smartphone has a huge 5000mAh battery as its highlight, along with a 5.2-inch HD screen, and is aimed at entry-level smartphone buyers in Tier-3 and -4 cities. Unsurprisingly, it may see some tough competition its way as Xiaomi[3] has a proven track record in the low-end segment, where Redmi 5A will be marketed. Also in the running is the slightly more expensive Nokia 2[4], which would be hoping for nostalgia and “great experience” to keep pushing sales.
With three new smartphones to choose from, it can become a little daunting for potential buyers to find the right pick. Here’s a run-down of the price in India, specifications and features of Redmi 5A[5], Micromax Bharat 5 and Nokia 2 to simplify things for you.
Redmi 5A vs Micromax Bharat 5 vs Nokia 2 price in India
Redmi 5A price in India is Rs. 5,999 for the variant with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, and Rs. 6,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage model. It will go on sale on December 7 via Mi.com and Flipkart in the country, and the first 5 million buyers of the 2GB RAM variant will get a Rs. 1,000 discount. On top of that, Jio customers buying the handset will get Rs. 1,000 cashback in the form of recharge vouchers. This brings down the effective prices of the respective handsets to Rs. 3,999 and Rs. 5,999.
The Micromax Bharat 5[6] is priced at Rs. 5,555 and comes in one configuration only. Vodafone buyers will get 10GB...