Budget smartphone buyers have in the past been forced to make do with weak processors and minuscule amounts of RAM and storage. However, with strong competition, we have seen entry-level smartphones get better over the past year and the 10.or D[1] is yet another step in that direction. This budget-friendly smartphone packs in a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, 2GB of RAM, and a fingerprint scanner, all for a starting price of Rs. 4,999.
10.or[2] is a new brand in the country and has already launched the 10.or E[3] and 10.or G[4] models. The new 10.or D has been launched under the ‘Crafted for Amazon' programme, under which Amazon[5] says it shares customer insights with manufacturers in order to source better products. The 10.or D will be exclusive to Amazon India and will start at Rs. 4,999 when it goes on sale in early January. While the price is low, the 10.or D faces stiff competition from the Xiaomi 5A[6] (Review[7]). Xiaomi[8] marketed the Redmi 5A as desh[9] ka smartphone[10], launching it at Rs. 5,999 and then discounting it to Rs. 4,999 for the first few million units. Now, if you are looking for a smartphone on a strict budget, does the 10.or D deliver even better value? We put it through our tests to find out.
10.or D design
The 10.or D is quite basic in terms of design, and there is nothing that makes it stand out. The company has used plastic all over, with the back panel sporting a metallic finish. This smartphone is available in Beyond Black and Aim Gold colour options. We...