List of 3G Mobile Phones available in India for less than Rs. 10,000

What is a 3G Service?

3G service is high-speed access to data and voice services, made possible by the use of a 3G network. A 3G network is a high-speed mobile broadband network, offering data speeds of at least 144 kilobits per second (Kbps).

For comparison, a dial-up Internet connection on a computer typically offers speeds of about 56 Kbps. If you've ever sat and waited for a Web page to download over a dial-up connection, you know how slow that is.

3G networks can offer speeds of 3.1 megabits per second (Mbps) or more; that's on par with speeds offered by cable modems. In day-to-day use, the actual speed of the 3G network will vary. Factors such as signal strength, your location, and network traffic all come into play.

So, we have compiled a list of all 3G enabled mobiles available in Indian market below Rs. 10,000 with their price in India as of February 2011.

3G mobiles in India below Rs. 5000

1. Samsung C5010 Squash : Rs. 3,500
2. Samsung C3212 Dual Sim Active : Rs. 3,600
3. Samsung C5130 : Rs. 3,900
4. INQ Mini 3G : Rs. 4,000
5. Nokia 2730 Classic : Rs. 4,100
6. Spice G6500 : Rs. 4,300
7. Nokia C2 01 : Rs. 4,500
8. LG GU285 : Rs. 4,600

3G mobiles in India below Rs. 10000

1. Sony Ericsson Cedar : Rs. 5,100
2. Samsung Star Nano 3G S3370 : Rs. 5,100
3. Samsung L700 : Rs. 5,300
4. Spice QT95 : Rs. 5,500
5. Sony Ericsson J105 Naite : Rs. 5,800
6. Nokia 7230 : Rs. 5,800
7. Samsung Metro 3G S5350 : Rs. 6,000
8. Micromax A60 : Rs. 6,600
9. LG T325 : Rs. 6,700
10. Sony Ericsson T700 : Rs. 6,900
11. LG GS500v Cookie Plus : Rs. 7,000
12. INQ Chat 3G : Rs. 7,000
13. Nokia 5230 : Rs. 7,100
14. Sony Ericsson Zylo : Rs. 7,300
15. Nokia C5 : Rs. 7,300
16. Nokia 3710 Fold : Rs. 7,400
17. HTC Smart : Rs. 7,500
18. Dell XCD28 : Rs. 7,800
19. Acer beTouch E110 : Rs. 7,900
20. Samsung S5620 Monte : Rs. 8,000
21. Samsung Omnia 652 B6520 : Rs. 8,000
22. Nokia E63 : Rs. 8,100
23. LG GW525 : Rs. 8,100
24. Sony Ericsson Elm : Rs. 8,100
25. LG GD580 Lollipop : Rs. 8,200
26. Sony Ericsson T715 : Rs. 8,400
27. Samsung Wave 575 S5753 : Rs. 8,600
28. Nokia 5235 : Rs. 8,700
29. Nokia C3 Touch and Type : Rs. 8,700
30. Micromax Modu T : Rs. 8,700
31. Samsung Galaxy 5 I5503 : Rs. 8,900
32. Spice Mi300 : Rs. 9,000
33. Nokia X5 01 : Rs. 9,100
34. Sony Ericsson W595 : Rs. 9,100
35. Samsung Galaxy Pop S5570 : Rs. 8,990
36. LG Chocolate BL20 : Rs. 9,200
37. Sony Ericsson C510 : Rs. 9,300
38. Nokia C5 03 : Rs. 9,400
39. Samsung Corby Pro B5310 : Rs. 9,400
40. Samsung Star 3G S5603 : Rs. 9,400
41. Samsung M5650 : Rs. 9,500
42. Spice G6565 : Rs. 10,000

Note : All the price are approximate and may vary with time and according to area.

Dell launches 3G handsets for Indian market

Global PC maker Dell on Wednesday launched two new 3G handsets in the Indian marketStreak' last month. The streak is priced at Rs 35,990.
The 3G phones launched by Dell are in the 'XCD' series and run on Android 2.1 OS. It features 2.8 ich touch screen, a 3.5 megapixel camera, and all other standard features available in a typical 3G smartphone.
“This XCD range (of smartphones) has been launched first in India, as opposed to other Dell products that peter down to Indian markets,” Dell's General Manager for Consumer and SMB division Mahesh Bhalla said.
The company is planning to give a tough fight to traditional phone makers like Nokia, Samsung etc in the Indian turf with its range of mobile phones.
However, it would be surprising to find out why a customer would go for a Dell branded 3G phone instead of going for popular brands like Nokia, LG, Samsung or Motorola. As there is now 'wow' factor in this device or nothing signifacntly special about this phones that people would choose the hitherto unknown brand like Dell, (in mobility devices, ofcourse) over age-old popular brands.
Though the company is largest selling PC maker in India and is hoping for a similar fate for its mobile phones, it has put a lot of effort in terms of branding and promotion to see its dream come true.

Dell XCD28 mobile has Feature 3.2 mega pixels camera and 2.8 inch touchscreen display, Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity, Up to 16GB external memory support. The Dell XCD28 mobile comes with the price range of approximately Rs. 10500. XCD28 will be immediately available in the market

Dell XCD35 is latest Android mobile phone with large (3.5” inch ) OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, slim design, 3MP camera and Wi-Fi/3G Connectivity. Dell XCD35 Runs Android 2.1 OS is powered with 600Mhz processor. It also provides FM radio and Music player that supports different formats. Dell XCD35 Price in India: Rs. 16,990/- Indian Rupee (INR) will be available in December 2010.
keeping the price range between Rs 11,000 to Rs 17,000. The comapny had earlier launched its tablet mobility device '

Windows Phone 7 smartphones to be launched in India soon

Microsoft is slated to launch its much talked-about Windows Phone 7 operating system

Microsoft has completely made a new start Windows Phone 7. Its just-discarded mobile OS, Windows Mobile 6.5.3, had seriously gone long in the tooth. First, it was Apple which showed everyone how outdated and unsophisticated it was with iOS and iPhones. Then came Android, Google’s entry into the smartphone OS space. Being free, it quickly picked up as a more open alternative to the walled garden of iOS and Phone. Microsoft is late to the party alright, but remember this is Microsoft, and whenever they have felt really threatened, they were perfectly willing to throw major marketing muscle and money at problems.

Android currently is growing extremely fast, and not just in the US. Cheap Android phones are being introduced prce-sensitive markets of Asia and Africa – something which expensive iPhones cannot do. Here is our list of Android smartphones in India.

In this context, Microsoft’s decision to launch Windows Phone 7 in India so quickly after its launch in US is intriguing. Would they be able to put up a fight in India?
Free pass to Microsoft App Marketplace

First, let us look at the information that is available about the upcoming launch of Windows Phone 7 in India. Developers can create applications sell them, or offer them free through Microsoft’s App Marketplace after they register for a fee of $100 – but app developers who show up at Unpluggd will get free passes for Marketplace.

These passes will allow them to bypass the credit-card entry section on the AppHub website and they will directly be able to register to sell their products through Marketplace to Windows Phone 7 users around the world.

People who want to attend Unpluggd, though, need to register to do so. Microsoft, along with various phone manufacturers, will also showcase some of the smartphones that run on the new operating system.

Windows Phone 7 prices in India will be key to success

What has kickstarted the Android market in India are the super-cheap Android phones. Nowadays, for pretty much the price of a top feature-phone, you could pick up an Android device in India. iPhones, even the last generation 3GS models, cost above Rs 30,000 here. It is no contest, then.

But Microsoft is likely to face its first hurdle here. Windows Phone cell phones have high-end specifications, so how will they keep prices low to make them popular in India?

This will be a touch challenge for Microsoft, for sure. If they price them similar to how they would priced in US without contracts, they would be at the very top of the smartphone market in India – and sell very few units. Are Microsoft’s amibtions for Windows Phone 7 in India so limited?

Or, they could try and do what Apple may be planning – introduce phones on contract. Yes, rumors are that CDMA iPhones would come to Tata and Reliance on contract. This would ensure that initial prices remain low, while the buyer is bound by a one or two year contract.

That, definitely, is one way out for Microsoft. The alternative would be to limit themselves to the top-end of the market, and price their Windows Phone 7 smartphones out of almost everybody’s reach. Well, all we have to do is to wait for the actual launch!
Windows Phone 7 mobile phones for India: Which of these would be launched?

These WP7 phones haven’t yet been announced for the Indian market, though quite a few of them are slated for international launch – including in the US. The new Windows Phone 7 cell phones launched in the US, which are likely to cost typically around $200, include:

HTC HD7
HTC’s HD7 is a Windows Phone 7 smartphone available with T-Mobile in the US, O2 in the UK and Telstra in Australia. The phone will be available around mid November in the US and a little before that in Europe.

The HD7 has a 4.3-inch WVGA TFT screen that offers a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. It is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8250 chipset, and gives you 576MB of RAM. The device comes with a 5-megapixel camera. The phone is rather similar to the HD2, albeit with the ability to record 720p high definition video at 24 frames per second. The phone has 16GB of memory, and offers built-in apps for Netflix, T-Mobile TV, etc.

HTC has a major presence in India, and now have a wide range of Android phones. They might decide to bring this excellent Windows Phone 7 device to India.

HTC Surround
HTC Surround is yet another Windows Phone 7 device, which is available with AT&T in the US and Telus in Canada. In the US, it will cost about $200 with goodies and a two-year contract.

The phone has some interesting hardware features such as a kickstand and a speaker that slides out from under the device. The Surround sports a 3.8-inch WVGA display and has a similar processor from Snapdragon as the HD7. The phone is different from the HD7 because it offers Dolby Mobile and SRS surround sound. So, this might be the one handset for audiophiles looking for great music capability on the move.

Music aficionados in India would be thrilled if Microsoft launches this smartphone in India.

HTC Mozart and 7 Trophy
The HTC Mozart and 7 Trophy will be out in October. These two Windows 7 devices are very similar to the HTC Surround and HD7. The Mozart has a 3.7-inch display and an 8-megapixel camera with xenon flash, while the Trophy offers you a 5-megapixel camera and is going to be the cheapest WP7 phone from HTC (or, so the company says).

HTC 7 Trophy will be available in the UK on Vodafone’s network, while the Mozart will be sold through Orange in the UK and some other European markets. Neither handset is slated for release in the US though.

HTC 7 Pro
The HTC 7 Pro will be available through Sprint in the US early next year. The phone has a tilting screen. Its touchscreen slides back and snaps into place so that the device takes the form of a mini laptop. It has a five-row QWERTY keyboard in landscape format.

Dell Venue Pro
Dell’s Venue Pro runs Windows Phone 7. It will be available from T-Mobile in the US this holiday season. Expect a 4.1-inch touchscreen that displays a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. You will also find a 5-megapixel HD camera. The phone has a QWERTY keyboard, but in portrait format so you can hold the handset and type with one hand. The Venue Pro, in all likelihoods, will be the first of many WP7 devices to be made by Dell. The company hasn’t yet revealed how much the phone will cost.

LG Quantum and Optimus 7
LG, too, has entered the Windows Phone 7 market with its Quantum device for the US and Optimus 7 for Europe and the rest of the world. The Quantum will be available in the US with AT&T for $200.

The two phones have the usual Windows Phone 7 features – 1GHz chip, 8 or 16GB memory, a 5-megapixel camera, HD video recording and playing capabilities, etc.
The Optimus is meant for entertainment, while Quantum is for business users. The key feature of these phones is apparently their ability to transfer media to computers, HD TVs and other devices nearby.

Samsung Cetus
Finally, we have Samsung’s Cetus smartphone, which recently debuted on – guess what? – Windows Phone 7 OS. It seems that the South Korean consumer electronics company has renamed the Cetus to Samsung Focus and has also launched the Omnia 7. The Focus has a 4-inch WVGA screen and gives you the usual Windows Phone 7 specs. It will be available with AT&T in the US, while the Omnia 7 will be available in Europe with T-Mobile, Orange, SFR and Movistar.

Dell to Launch Mobile Phones in India

Dell will very soon be launching their mobile products in India. Dell has just launched a major advertising campaign in a lot of local newspapers for their mobile phones.

There are reports that Dell is working on a Windows Phone 7 based device called the Dell Lightning but we don’t know if this is real, so expect this in the Indian launch.

Everyone knows that the mobile market in India is very large and they are very sensitive about the price. Thus, it will be hard for Dell to compete with Nokia and Blackberry, unless they have a a nice range of mobile products.

Dell Bets on Smartphone Sales in India

Better late than never. That seems to be Dell’s mantra as it seeks to launch its first smartphone in India – the world’s fastest growing and second-largest mobile phone market – to take on the combined Hewlett-Packard-Palm threat it now faces.

“We will launch a smartphone in India later this year,” Steve Felice, president of Dell’s consumer, small and medium business division, said in a post-earnings conference call with Asian journalists Friday.

Dell will also bring more smartphone models to China in addition to the one launched earlier this year, he added.

The move can’t come too soon.

Rival Hewlett-Packard, which leads Dell in overall PC market share globally as well as in India, agreed to buy Palm Inc. in April this year for about $1.2 billion. H-P is expected to use the acquisition to add smartphone market share to its market leadership of worldwide and Indian PC sales.

In India, sales of mobile phones far outnumber personal computers. For every personal computer sold in India, 80 new mobile phones were sold in the calendar year of 2009, according to statistics by research firm IDC India.

Commercial third-generation bandwidth services are expected to roll out in September, which is likely to boost consumption of data services on smartphones.

Finnish handset maker Nokia had the largest share of 54.1% in terms of units sold in India during calendar year 2009 followed by Korean firms Samsung with a 9.7% share and LG with a 6.4% share, a note by IDC India said.

Though no separate numbers on smartphone sales in India were immediately available, the entry of cheap Indian-branded and Chinese-made copies of Nokia, Blackberry and iPhone smartphones may spoil the party for Dell, H-P and other smartphone makers including Apple.

The mobile phone market has got more crowded and fragmented, said IDC India.

“The rise of ‘copycat’ models that have looks and aesthetics resembling those of high-end smartphones which are often available for as little as one-tenth of the average sales value of a smartphone have led to this,” the research firm added.

Also, price-conscious consumers have forced intensely competitive operators to charge a pittance for voice calls, so it is still difficult to sell unlimited data plans, none of which cost less than $20 dollars a month.

Despite this, the need of the average Indian to access information and use services like learning English or booking train tickets on mobile phones should help Dell in its smartphone venture eventually.