Alongside the much awaited Nokia 7.1 Plus, HMD Global also unveiled a budget oriented device, the Nokia 3.1 Plus. The Nokia 3.1 Plus comes with an 18:9 display and just like most Nokia smartphones, this one is also powered by Google's Android One program. The handset is priced at Rs. 11,499 and here are its top 5 alternatives.
RealMe 2
The Oppo RealMe 2 features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720x1520 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC. The device comes with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The RealMe 2 is available at a starting price of Rs. 8,990.
Nokia 5.1 Plus
Nokia recently launched the Nokia X5 in India and it goes on sale with the name of Nokia 5.1 Plus. The smartphone comes with the MediaTek 6771 SoC coupled with the Mali-G72 MP3. It sports a 5.86-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720x1520 pixels. The Nokia 5.1 Plus is priced at Rs. 10,999.
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Samsung Galaxy J4+
Samsung recently launched their premium looking budget smartphone, the Galaxy J4+ in India. If you chose the Nokia 3.1 Plus because of the brand trust, you can have an equal trust in Samsung. The Galaxy J4+ comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. The phone features a 6-inch HD+ display up front.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1
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If you are willing to spend a little more, we highly recommend going in with the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1. It features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display and it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro
The Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is one of the few smartphones in the price range to come with a notch up front. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The Redmi 6 Pro comes in at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.