Buying low budget smartphones makes sense to a large chunk of the customer base. This is because it allows for frequent upgrades and replacement, and because many of the best mobile phones today are actually available at very competitive rates. And very often, because moving about with a low budget smartphone is a lot less stressful than ensuring your high-end smartphone isn’t stolen or left behind. Under 12,000 best mobile is an increasingly popular search among potential buyers.
Users looking to get the best mobile phone under Rs 12,000 are spoilt for choice. Triple and quad-rear camera arrays, powerful batteries, octa-core processors and 4GB RAM are some of the amazing features that many smartphone manufacturers throw in for their under 12,000 best mobile seekers. Some might even manage to pack in a gaming processing unit, or GPU.
Here are 7 things to do Before Hitting buy, to Ensure that you are Getting the best mobile phone.
Do
your research
Join the hordes of people in the “under 12,000 best mobile” Google search. It is a wise thing to do. Compare rates and specs of various mobiles and make sure that the one that you have set your heart on is indeed the best mobile phone. Ensure that you are getting some, if not all, of the below specs.
Check
RAM
The minimum RAM that you can afford to insist on even in your hunt for under 12,000 best mobile is 4GB. RAM is responsible for how smoothly your phone will be able to multitask, and as a result, it is not advisable to settle for less. This recommendation is in consideration of the garden-variety smartphone buyer who uses his or her device for texting, calling, chatting, navigation, social media and streaming. If you are an avid gamer, however, you might require a 6GB RAM mobile phone.
Check
the cameras
Many of the best mobile phones in the under Rs. 12,000 segment offer a quad-rear camera set-up. Do make it a point to check the megapixels. The norm is usually a configuration that reads something like this: 48+ 8+ 2 + 2 MP.
Verify
if the internal storage suits your requirements
Some users don’t need more than 64GB, which is the norm among a lot of smartphones in this price category. In some cases, users may simply need to put down a thousand or so rupees to upgrade to a higher internal storage in the same model. Some smartphones in this category might offer 128GB internal storage, but you might have to sacrifice on another of its key features, like its camera for instance.
Read
about the processor
See what you can dig up about the processor. You’re looking for an octa-core processor most definitely, but one that isn’t too battery power hungry.
Check
both battery and charger specs
You can insist on a battery that boasts 4000 mAh to 5000 mAh of capacity in this price segment, but do also ensure that you get a fast charger with the box; 18W fast charging is the minimum.
Consider
your after-sales service requirements
Do you have a conveniently-located service centre? Or if not, are you only planning to use your new smartphone until (if any) problems arise? Have you factored that in while budgeting for your smartphone? Be sure to read reviews especially if you do not have a conveniently-located service centre. Ensure that other users have been able to use the phone for the minimum period that you hope to use it for.
Use your Bajaj Finserv EMI Network Card to purchase your carefully-chosen smartphone under Rs 12,000, with no cost EMIs and flexible pay-back tenors ranging from 3-24 months.
