Top 5 Phones Under Rs. 5,000

The Samsung Galaxy 5 (I5503) - an entry-level Android 2.1 smartphone with a 2.8" QVGA (320 x 240 pixel) capacitive touchscreen, should now be available around Rs. 8,000. Signal reception is good and sound is quite clear. Features: · both Wi-Fi and 3G (HSDPA 7.2 Mbps) connectivity. · Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP · accelerometer for screen auto-rotate · DLNA enables viewing photos and videos on PCs (using Windows Media player for example) · Android browser is fast. Sites not specifically created for PDAs/mobiles are formatted intelligently. Any other browser (Opera, Dolphin) of your choice can also be installed. · 5.1 channel SRS sound in headset mode. Of course, to get the full benefit of it you'll have to buy a better headset (standard 3.5 mm audio jack). Alternately, as it supports A2DP one should be able to use wireless Bluetooth speakers or headset. · supports upto up to 16GB via microSD card (2GB card included) · lots of free apps available for download from Android Market · Kies PC suite for connecting to PC/laptop Cons: · display illegible in sunlight (this is so for all lower end mobiles) · 2MP fixed-focus camera; no flash · no front-facing (secondary) camera - so, no video calling · loudspeaker grill at the rear - alarm is fully audible only when it is placed screen downwards · no DivX/Xvid video support · no multitouch (so, no pinch zooming) · OS is Android 2.1 (Eclair), not v2.2 (Froyo), so no Flash support. I purchased the phone in Nov. 2010 and am quite satisifed with it. I use GPRS/EDGE for internet access; haven't upgraded SIM to 3G. Use Wi-fi where it is available free (eg. in several malls). !dea and Vodafne are good network operators. However, they might not have good coverage in your area.

If budget is not a constraint, then going for the biggest touchscreen phone makes sense for seniors as they can easily use the same with weak eyesight as well. Samsung Galaxy S is highly recommended with 4 inch plus touchscreen. If budget is a constraint you can check out iBall Seniors mobile which is specially made for them. Twitter with me at "whatdidithink"

Nokia 5233 I gifted this cell to my mom a year back, it has full touch screen, easy to use, sliding contacts bar on homescreen where she can keep favorite contacts, 2mp camera and low price too.

I think nokia c1-01 is the best. Its simple to use, having mp3 player, video player, expandable memory, radio and VGA camera. Light weight, descent in looking especially liked by olders. I gave it to my mom, thats why I m telling u. I mostly prefer Nokia phones because of its simplicity that anybody can operate it because of its user friendly interface. I bought it at the price of 2450. If you want to try other manufactureres like samsung or sony you can also try them. Good luck buddy. But the last thing is, Mom will always be the mom- whatever the phone it is she will definately be happy with your gift. Good luck:-)

Dude it is UMTS 3g. supports max speed of 384kbps. I have used nokia and moto handsets for years. Nokia creates an ecosystem. Adeventurists like me or reviewers in Techtree know the difference between handsets very well. The reason why I Like to purchase things from net is for same reason. The salesmen use the amateurish language like 3g enabled. wifi enabled. if asked which 3g it supports they go mum.

Looks and optical trackpad are personal preferences. As for Wi-Fi, it isn't mush of an advantage as the web browsers on these devices aren't that great.

I have moto ex115. I am quite happy with this mobile. Display is really good Memore support upto 32 gb qwerty keyboard is better than nokia x2(don't remember the name exactly my only concern is .... speaker are not of good quality. Produce really loud voice but not quite clear.

Interface is decent. Definitely better than the Chinese phones.