TD Staff 
Androids came fashionably late in India, but now they can be found almost everywhere. In today’s world, it is estimated that more than 40% of phones run on various types of Android OS. Although it’s the high-end counterparts that gets the best out of Android OS, Androids are also manufactured for budget minded users. Some of those have been discussed here:
MTS LiveWire
MTS Livewire is a low cost Android phone manufactured by MTS India, a Telecom service brand of SSTL. MTS LiveWire runs on Android v2.2 OS Froyo and is powered by a 600MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 Processor, it comes with pre-installed FM radio, MP3 Player and a 3.0 MP camera. Capable of performing functions like SMS, MMS and Email, it has a display screen of 2.8-inch Full Touch screen, dimensionally it is 198mm x 122mm x 13.2 mm and weighs 105g. MTS Livewire can be bought at INR 4,990.
Spice Mi-270
Spice Mi-270 is a touch bar phone, that operates at the frequencies of GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz| DCS1800/1900MH, and has a display of 2.8-inch QVGA full touch screen. When launched Spice Mi-270 was India’s first dual-SIM Android 2.2 based mobile phone. Wi-Fi connectivity is provided for Internet connection, AGPS & GPS feature enables functions like location tracking and turn-by-turn direction. Boasting of a 2MP rear camera, its memory can be expanded up to 16GB allowing you to store even more of your favourite songs, videos, animations, wallpapers etc. Spice Mi-270 is sourced by 1000mAh battery providing talk time of 3 hours where as standby time of 320 hours. This Android operated phone is priced at INR 5,390.
Micromax Andro A60
Micromax Andro A60 is a full touch and swype phone. A60 operates on Android 2.1 Eclair and has 3.2 MP camera mounted on it. 106.8mm x 59.2mm x 14.0mm in dimension, A60 comes with a 2.8-inch 62K TFT full touch screen display and a 600 MHz processor. Also included are 3.2MP and 150MB of internal memory expandable up to 32GB. 1280 mAh Li-ion Battery guarantees talk time of 4 hours and standby time of almost 10 days. Micromax Andro A60 operates at the frequency of GSM 900&1800MHz – WCDMA 900/2100MHz and weighs 105g in total. Micromax Andro A60 is available for purchase at INR 6,990.
Samsung Galaxy Y
Samsung Galaxy Y is a full touch BAR that operates on Anrdroid 2.3 Gingerbread and comes with 3-inch 262K colour TFT display screen offering a resolution of 320×240. Internal memory of 160MB is provided easily expandable up to 32GB. Connectivity options provided include are Bluetooth, USB 2.0, Android Browser, Wi-Fi and AGAP to name a few. You can send and receive emails, connect to social networking sites, view documents, music player, video player, 2Mp camera. Galaxy Y runs on a 1,200mAh battery, and is said to provide talk time of 360 minutes and stand by time of upto 120 hours.Available in the dimension of 104mm x 58mm x 11.5mm, Samsung Galaxy Y has everything to offer that you would normally expect from a reliable SmartPhone and is available for purchase (as listed by official Samsung website) at INR 7,450.
Acer beTouch E110
Acer beTouch E110 is a SmartPhone, manufactured by Taiwanese company. This device comes with connectivity options like Bluetooth, 3G, GPS and USB 2.0. It boasts of a 71mm QVGA touch screen, 3.2 MP rear camera and offers storage that can easily be increased to 32GB. Absence of Wi-Fi connectivity have led to negative reviews from some, but 3G connectivity makes it a convenient tool to check emails, follow friends through Twitter or Facebook. With a dimension of 103.5mm x 54mm x 13.4mm and weighing 105g, Acer beTouch E110 is compact, stylish and super slim is available for sale at INR 9,000.
