You can get a big-screen Android phone for as less as Rs 5,000, all the way up to Rs 40,000. From within this huge range of devices, choosing can be difficult. We review and compare many of the different options you have across varying price points...Samsung Galaxy Note II
Price: Rs 37,500
The veteran of the group, the Samsung Galaxy Note II still holds its own amongst the crop of new smartphones, largely due to the rock-solid performance, great camera, the huge swathe of third-party accessories and the excellent pressure-sensitive stylus that it comes with.
Thanks to a recent price drop and several buy-back offers/EMI schemes, the Note II should be near the top of your list when you want a smart, functional and powerful big-screen smartphone.
Huawei Ascend Mate
Specifications 6.1-inch (720x1280p) screen, 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB + microSD storage, 8MP rear/1MP front camera, matte unibody, 4,050 mAh battery, 198gram weight
Huawei's Ascend Mate can be summed up very quickly: 'a big, bright screen, excellent performance and sturdy construction for not a lot of money'. The 6.1-inch screen may put it dangerously close to tablet territory, but the device certainly ticks all the right boxes in terms of specifications.
Camera quality is good under most conditions and the giant 4,050mAh battery easily puts the battery life into the 2 to 3 day category.
LG Optimus G Pro
Specifications: 5.5-inch (1080x1920p) screen, 1.7GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB + microSD storage, 13MP rear/2.1MP front camera, IR emitter, 3,140 mAh battery, 172gram weight
At first glance, the new LG Optimus G Pro doesn't seem to mess with the phablet formula. Not everyone was a fan of the shiny, glossy plastic exterior, but turn it on and the dazzling full HD, 5.5-inch screen forgives all follies.
It doesn't come with a pressure sensitive stylus but offers loads of software enhancements. Of special mention is the responsive Quick Remote app which effectively turns the device into a universal remote control for any IR controlled gadget/appliance.
Lenovo K900
Specifications: 5.5-inch (1080x1920p) screen, 2GHz dual-core Intel Atom processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, 13MP rear/2MP front camera, aluminium unibody, 2,500mAh battery, 162gram weight
The K900 is hands-down, the most gorgeous device on this page. It has a delicately designed, brushed aluminium finish that gleams in the light. It's amazingly slim (6.9mm) and lightweight (162gram), has a great screen and excellent performance from the Atom-based 2GHz dual-core Intel processor.
But it's also huge and won't be comfortable for most people.
Samsung Galaxy Mega (5.8 & 6.3)
Specifications of Galaxy Mega 5.8: 5.8-inch (540 x 960 px) screen, 1.4GHz dual-core processor, 1.5GB RAM, 8GB + microSD storage, 8MP rear/1.9MP front camera, 2,500mAh battery, 184gram weight
Specifications of Mega 6.3: 6.3-inch (720x1280px) screen, 1.7GHz dual-core processor, 1.5GB RAM, 16GB + microSD storage, 8MP rear/1.9MP front camera, 3,200mAh battery, 199gram weight
The Galaxy Mega range is Samsung's effort to bring in large screens at lower price points. However, the lower price also means that many corners have been cut in comparison to Galaxy Note II - primarily, the screen resolution and processing power.
You could very easily mistake a Mega for a Note (and this family resemblance is intentional), but the device is named differently so as to not dilute the popular and premium Note.
Asus Fonepad
The Fonepad is highly recommended — you get fantastic build quality, a high quality 7-inch display (1280x800px) and it is one of the few tablets powered by an Intel Atom processor.
Other specifications include 1GB RAM, 8GB storage (expandable) and a 4,270mAh battery. The only issue is that it does not have USB host support like many other tablets in this price range.
Samsung Galaxy Note 510
The Galaxy Note 510 is one of the most powerful Android tablets around. It has an 8-inch display, runs on a 1.6GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage (expandable) and has a 4,600mAh battery.
You get all the Galaxy features like Pop Up Play, multiwindow and so on, along with the pressure sensitivity stylus. The only thing we didn't like is the glossy, all-plastic construction.
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