Oppo has just announced a new budget-oriented smartphone, the Oppo A7 in China. Priced at CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 16,500), the Oppo A7 offers a water drop style notch up front and a dual-camera setup at the back. Here are the alternatives that you can grab in India right now.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1
In case you are looking for a better performance in exchange for better looks, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is a better option. It features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display and it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. ZenFone Max Pro M1 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
When looking for a smartphone under Rs. 15,000, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is one of the more compelling options. It packs the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset and up to 6GB of RAM. The Redmi Note 5 Pro runs on MIUI 10 and it is available for a starting price of Rs. 13,999.
RealMe 2 Pro
RealMe 2 Pro currently offers the most value for your money. The dual-sim handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. Similar to the Oppo A7, this one also comes with a water drop style notch. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 13,999.
Nokia 6.1 Plus
If you want a smartphone from a more trust worthy brand, the Nokia 6.1 Plus is worth a look. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The Nokia 6.1 Plus is available in India with a price tag of Rs. 15,999.
Xiaomi Mi A2
If you like stock Android and prefer a more powerful chipset, the Mi A2 by Xiaomi should serve the purpose. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and runs on a stock version of Android Pie as it is a part of Google's Android One program. The Xiaomi Mi A2 is available with a price tag of Rs. 16,999.
