When trying to look for phones in the mid-range, there have been many smartphones that have come available in the Indian Market. The Samsung release of their Galaxy Core Prime is priced budgeted for $138. With the 4.5inch display using PLS technology, it provides 480 x 800 pixel resolution which is modest combined with 207ppi pixel density. Offering 1GB of RAM, it runs on quad-core processor that clocks at 1.3GHz and running on the Android KitKat v4.4.2. The decent battery power of 2000mAh gives it an adequate battery life. The rear camera is 5MP, and their secondary camera provides 2MP, which should suit you with internal memory of 8GB for storing pics. You also have expandable memory options of up to 64GB with a microSD card.
In trying to compete in the mid-range along with Samsung’s Galaxy Core Prime is 5 other smartphones.
Micromax Canvas Nitro
The Micromax Canvas Nitro is a better challenge for the Galaxy Core Prime with a octa core processor that clocks at 1.7GHz; it offers 2GB of RAM, and it’s more powerful than its Samsung counterpart. The smartphone has an IPS LCD 5 inch display with 720 x 1280 resolution and 294ppi pixel density. It comes with 13MP rear camera, and 5MP front camera which is a decent resolution for this mid-range device. The replaceable 2500mAh battery offers good battery life to support the internal memory of 8GB, and can be expanded up to 32GB with a microSD card.
ASUS Zenfone 5
With a glossy rear panel, the Zenfone 5 offers a curved design with screen displayed with a metallic band surrounding the 5inch IPS display. The sizable display offers 720 x 1280 pixel resolution also offers 294ppi pixel density. The Zenfone 5 comes in two variants that run on a dual core 2GHz Intel Atom Z2580 chipset with 1GB of RAM, and a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z2560 chipset with 2GB of RAM. The phone comes with an 8MP rear camera, and a 2MP camera in the front. Unlike some of the other phones, it comes with a 2110mAH non-removable battery and runs on Android Jelly Bean v4.3. However, you have the option to upgrade to Android KitKat v4.4.2.
Moto G 2 Gen
The Moto G 2 Gen comes with IPS LCD 5 inch display; that provides around the same pixel density and resolution as the two previous smartphones. However, the Moto G 2 Gen is powered by a dual-core Cortez A7 processor which clocks at 1.2GHz and 1GB of RAM. It is coupled with a Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 chipset that provides a little boost of power. The camera provides an 8MP rear camera, ad 2MP front facing camera. The Moto G 2 Gen also comes in two variants that offer 8GB and 16GB of internal memory storage, which are both expandable by microSD card for up to 32GB. The non-removable 2070mAh battery provides a decent capacity. It runs on Android KitKat v4.4.4, which can be upgraded to the new Android Lollipop.
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus
The Titanium Octane Plus like the other smartphone comes with an IPS LCD 5 inch display but provides a 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution and 441ppi pixel density. It also offers a better design, which is powered by an octa core Cortex-A7 processor coupled with the Mediatek MT6592 chipset that clocks at 1.7GHz, and offers 2GB of RAM. This phone works great when wanting to play the more graphically complex and latest games on your smartphone. It comes with 16MP rear camera with an 8MP front camera great for taking quality photos. You will also love the 16GB of internal memory, which comes with up to 32GB of expandable memory, and has a replaceable 2000mAH battery.
Xolo Hive 8X 1000
The Xolo Hive 8X 1000 is thinner and has a curvier design the other smartphones. It comes with a 5 inch IPS LCD display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, and 294ppi pixel density. It is also powered by an octa core processor coupled with a Mediatek MT6592M chipset which clocks at 1.4GHz. It runs on Android KitKat v4.4.2 and offers 2GB of RAM. You will like the 8MP rear camera, and 2MP front camera to produce some quality photos. You will also be provided with a decent 1920mAH battery, in which you can talk with friends with over 7 hours of usage.