Nokia recently launched the Nokia X5 in India and it goes on sale with the name of Nokia 5.1 Plus. It is a new budget-oriented smartphone from the company and with the new aggressive pricing, HMD is trying to take over companies like Xiaomi and Asus. Here are some alternatives that can offer better value for your money.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 surely does not look as beautiful as the Nokia 5.1 Plus but it does pack in some great hardware inside. It sports 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. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy J6+, this one runs on a stock version of Android. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
The Redmi Note 5 from Xiaomi is one of the best selling smartphones in the price range. The dual-SIM handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with up to 4GB of RAM. The phone sports a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels. It is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 9,999.
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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.
RealMe 2 Pro
In case you are willing to spend a little more, the RealMe 2 Pro can be a great option as it comes with way more powerful hardware than the Nokia 5.1 Plus. The RealMe 2 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. The RealMe 2 Pro also comes with a water drop style notch and up to 8GB of RAM. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 13,999.
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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 5.1 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.
