As the holiday season draws closer, it’s time for people looking for a smartphone for themselves or someone they love to begin the quest.
We recently covered Top Smartphones from 2014 Priced Under Rs. 15,000. As an obligatory follow-up, here are the options for those who can spare twice that amount. Let’s see what we can find this time for those who are looking for the best smartphones from 2014 priced under Rs. 30,000:
Huawei Honor 3C LTE
Honor 3C LTE is one of Huawei’s strongest mid-range offerings from 2014. Its major specs include:
- 5-inch, 720 x 1280 px. display
- HiSilicon Kirin 910 chipset
- Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU; Mali-450 GPU
- 8 GB ROM, 1 GB RAM / 16 GB ROM, 2 GB RAM
- 8 MP primary; 5 MP secondary cameras
Huawei Honor 3C runs Huawei’s Emotion UI (EMUI) variant of Android v4.4.2 KitKat. The smartphone is powered by a 2,300mAh battery.
The price of Huawei Honor 3C LTE in Pakistan: Rs. 28,999
Also read: Zong Offers Huawei Honor 3C LTE with Free 6GB Data Plan
Nokia Lumia 1320
Nokia Lumia 1320 is the only Windows Phone option on the list, and it’s here for good reasons. Lumia 1320 is a super-sized, 6-inch phablet (with a 720 x 1280 pixel IPS LCD display) from Nokia that runs Windows Phone 8 (upgradable to the latest 8.1.1 Denim update). Apart from the 3G/4G connectivity, major specs include:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
- Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 CPU; Adreno 305 GPU
- 8 GB expandable memory; 1 GB RAM
- 5 MP primary, 0.3 MP secondary cameras
- 3,400 mAh battery
The price of Nokia Lumia 1320 in Pakistan: Rs. 28,980
Also read: TechJuice’s Exclusive Nokia Lumia 1320 Review
Lenovo Golden Warrior S8
Lenovo has slowly been rising to the top in world’s smartphone manufacturer’s market-share, which culminated into it achieving the 3rd spot during Q3 2014’s Android shipments. Golden Warrior S8 from Lenovo is one of the company’s popular offerings, particularly targeted at the female audience with its vibrant Golden color. Most important of the smartphone’s specs include:
- 3-inch 720 x 1280 px. display
- Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU; Mali-450MP4 GPU
- 8 GB memory; 1 GB RAM / 16 GB memory; 2 GB RAM; microSD card slot
- 13 MP primary, 5 MP secondary cameras
Lenovo Golden Warrior S8 is powered by a 2,000 mAh battery, and runs Android v4.2.2 Jelly Bean out of the box. It is equipped with dual SIM connectivity.
The price of Lenovo Golden Warrior S8 in Pakistan: Rs. 25,990
LG G2 Mini
This one might have a ‘Mini’ in its name, but that’s no reason to underestimate its capabilities. LG G2 is equipped with:
- 7-inch display; 540 x 960 px.
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
- 2 GHz quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU; Adreno 305 GPU
- 8 GB memory (expandable); 1 GB RAM
- 8 MP primary; 1.3 MP secondary cameras
LG G2 runs Android v4.4.2 KitKat with LG Optimus UI on top. It comes with optional dual SIM and LTE capabilities, and is powered by 2,440 mAh battery.
The price of LG G2 Mini in Pakistan: Rs. 27,500
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G
Xiaomi has been on a roll for the last couple of years with its devices becoming instant hits not only in China but globally as well. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G is the company’s 2014 flagship phablet; its specs are as follows:
- 5-inch display; 720 x 1280 pixels resolution
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
- Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU; Adreno 305 GPU
- 8 GB memory + microSD card slot; 2 GB RAM
- 13 MP primary; 5 MP secondary cameras
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G runs Android v4.2 Jelly Bean. As evident from the name, it comes equipped with LTE network capability, and the package is powered by 3,200 mAh battery.
The price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G in Pakistan: Rs. 23,990
Sony T2 Ultra
Sony T2 Ultra is another super-sized entry on the list. This phablet from Sony has a 6-inch display with the resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. Other specs include:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
- Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU; Adreno 305 GPU
- 8 GB expandable memory; 1 GB RAM
- 13 MP primary, 1.1 MP secondary cameras
Sony T2 Ultra runs Android v4.3 Jelly Bean which is upgradeable to v4.4.2 KitKat, and the smartphone is powered by an enormous 3,000 mAh battery. It comes in LTE and dual SIM variants.
The price of Sony T2 Ultra Dual SIM in Pakistan: Rs. 28,999
HTC Desire 816
HTC’s other smartphones series may have been overshadowed by the presence of a premium One lineup but the low- to mid-range Desire series is quite capable in all regards. Desire 816, for example, is one of the best offerings from Desire lineup with a 5.5-inch HD display, and runs Android v4.4.2 KitKat. It also supports 4G connectivity.
Major hardware features of the smartphone include:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
- Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU; Adreno 305 GPU
- 13 MP primary; 5 MP secondary cameras
- Stereo speakers
- 2,600 mAH battery
The price of HTC Desire 816 in Pakistan: Rs. 30,000
Sony Xperia C3
Sony Xperia C3 is a unique option for the selfie-buffs thanks to its 5 MP front-facing cam supported by a soft-tone LED flash. Other than this, it is quite similar to Sony Xperia T2 Ultra as far as specs are concerned:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
- Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU; Adreno 305 GPU
- 8 GB expandable memory; 1 GB RAM
- 8 MP primary, 5 MP secondary cameras
The smartphone comes with 3G/4G connectivity, runs Android v4.4.2 KitKat, and is powered by a 2,500 mAh battery.
The price of Sony Xperia C3 in Pakistan: Rs. 25,500
Also read: Sony Launches Selfie-Centric Xperia C3 with a Beefed-up Front Camera
Related: 5 Best Phones for Selfie Enthusiasts
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
If you’re looking for a nature-proof option in the sub-30,000 range, Sony Xperia M2 Aqua is your best bet. It is decent mid-ranger with a 4.8-inch, 540 x 960 pixel display. It is IP68-certified water- and dust-proof which means it will at least be able to withstand a 30 minute exposure to water at a maximum 1.5 meter depth. Other major specs of the smartphone include:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
- Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU; Adreno 305 GPU
- 8 GB expandable memory; 1 GB RAM
- 8 MP primary, 0.3 MP secondary cameras
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua is powered by a 2,300 mAh battery, and runs Android v4.4.2 KitKat. It also has support for 3G and 4G connectivity.
The price of Sony Xperia M2 Aqua in Pakistan: Rs. 25,990
Asus Zenfone 6
Released in mid-2014, Asus Zenfone 6 is company’s offering for those who prefer a 6-inch smartphone. Asus Zenphones also come in 4.5-inch and 5-inch display options, labelled Zenfone 4 and Zenfone 5 respectively. Zenfone 6 is the strongest among this family and its specs include:
- 6-inch 720 x 1280 pixels display
- Dual-core 2 GHz Intel Atom Z2580 CPU
- PowerVR SGX544MP2 GPU
- 13 MP primary, 2 MP secondary cameras
The smartphone is powered by a huge 3,300 mAh battery, and runs Android v4.3 Jelly Bean, which can be upgraded to v4.4.2 KitKat.
The price of Asus Zenfone 6 in Pakistan: Rs. 29,990
