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With more and more Android phones packing in a solid built and stunning performance, it comes as little surprise why they continue to be popular among smartphone lovers looking to get more for less. We rounded-up some exciting quad-core processor and Android Jelly Bean equipped devices last month and we are back this month with the latest and the best Android powerhouses in this category for November 2013.

1. Xolo A600

The sub Rs 10,000 smartphone market has witnessed a huge change in terms of the specs and build quality of the devices. One of the indigenous vendors who continue to offer exciting, well specced and affordable devices within this range is Xolo.

Their latest offering known as the Xolo A600 brings onboard the delicious Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS coupled with 1.3GHz dual-core MT 6572W processor with Mali-400 MP GPU. Fitted with a 4.5-inch qHD display with 960x540p (qHD) resolution the device harbors a 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage along with a Micro SD card slot for expansion. This dual-SIM device also houses a 5-megapixel rear camera with a VGA front camera for video calling and chatting and a pretty descent 1900 mAh battery.

Other goodies on board include, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, radio, Bluetooth v3.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n. Xolo A600 locks horn with Zen Ultrafone 502 qHD, Intex Aqua N2, and Panasonic T31.

Price: Rs 8,199

2. Gionee GPad G3

Gionee products have made inroads into the Indian smartphone market. The China based company has in fact been quite successful in enticing consumers with its products that takes in consideration consumer desires as well as their wallets. Their latest device Gionee GPad G3 is no different.

The Android 4.2.1 powered Dual-SIM (Dual Standby) device boasts of a massive 5.5-inch display with 854 x 480pixel resolution. Powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek processor the device includes 512MB of RAM with 4GB of storage and external memory support via a microSD card slot.

The camera needs are taken care of by a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front camera. The device also houses Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, FM and an impressive 2250 mAh battery life. Gionee's GPad G3 rivals Micromax Canvas Doodle A111, Karbonn Titanium S2, and Spice Coolpad Mi-515 smartphone in the market.

Price: Rs 9,999

3. Intex Aqua i6

We have seen a slew of budget offerings from Intex in its Aqua-series range and with the latest addition the company expands its portfolio further.

The latest addition called the Aqua i6 is touted to be the first smartphone released with 1.3GHz quad-core MT6582 processor in South Asia. The device features a 5-inch FWVGA display, the delicious Android 4.2.2 OS along with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage. There is scope for further expansion to 32GB using a microSD card slot. Backed by a 1900mAh battery, the dual-SIM device also houses a 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front camera.

Aqua i6 is yet another great budget buy for those who want a powerful device which makes juggling between multiple tasks a breeze. The device faces competition from rivals like Karbonn Titanium S2 and Spice Coolpad Mi-515.

Price: 8,990

4. Lava Iris 506q

Lava, another indigenous brand has also been slowly and steadily gaining consumer attention in India. The company has rolled out a plethora of devices in the past few months and continues to bombard the market with Android devices targeted towards the budget and mid-level markets. The recent Android 4.2 Jelly Bean offering from the company, dubbed Iris 506q is another interesting device that warrants attention.

The device includes a 5-inch IPS touchscreen with QHD resolution and OGS display technology along with 1.2 GHz quad core processor.The 3G-enabled device also houses a 5-megapixel auto focus rear camera with a 0.3-megapixel front camera for initiating video calling and chatting. On the storage front it includes expandable memory support upto 32GB with battery resting at a solid 2,000 mAh. Connectivity options includes Bluetooth, WiFi along with support for GPS/A-GPS.

Price: Rs 10,999

5. Xolo A500S

Xolo has been working hard to gain a strong foothold in the budget and mid-segment market. After launching the Play T1000 smartphone, the company has now introduced another strong contender in the market. Dubbed Xolo A500S, the dual-SIM smartphone comes equipped with a 4-inch TFT display and is fueled by Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and 1.2GHz dual-core processor, accompanied by 512MB of RAM and Mali-400 MP GPU.

The device offers 4GB of internal memory with 32GB support via MicroSD card slot. On the camera front, the device boasts of a 5-megapixel front camera and a VGA front camera for initiating video calls.

The battery back-up stands at 1,400 mah battery which promises to deliver up to 10 hours of talk time on 2G and up to 8 hours on 3G. Available in black, blue, red and white color variants, the device also houses security app called Xolo Secure app which provides anti-theft solution and defends the phone against data loss and theft.

A great combination of power, style and security, Xolo A500S makes for a great buy specially at price tag of Rs 6,999.

Price: Rs 6,999

6. Intex Aqua Wonder Quadcore

An interesting offering from Intex that deserves mention is the Aqua Wonder Quadcore. The smartphone packs in both style and solid specs making it an exciting choice for buyers within the sub 10K range.

The device boasts of dual-SIM capabilities and comes fitted with a gorgeous 4.5-inch qHD display with 960x540 pixels resolution. Fueling the internals is the quad-core MediaTek MT6589 SoC with 512MB of RAM and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. While the device packs in limited built-in storage at 1.93GB, the presence of the Micro-SD card support up to 32GB provides some relief.

The device comes strapped to a 8-megapixel rear-facing camera along with a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video calling and chatting. Also on board is a 800mAh battery and slew of connectivity options like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS.

Price: Rs 9,990

7. Lava Iris 50

This Lava device sports a giant 5-inch qHD display which makes viewing movies, playing games and surfing net a lot more fun. Add to that the 1.2GHz dual-core processor and the Android 4.2 OS and you are assured a smooth ride all the way.

The 5-megapixel camera performs reasonably well and is joined by a 1.2-megapixel front camera for initiating video calls. Powering the device is a steady 2000 mAh battery while the storage needs are taken care of by a 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage with microSD card slot support.

Also included is a 3.5mm audio jack, MicroUSB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G. Lava Iris 503 competes with fellow bigwigs like the XOLO A600, iBall Andi 4.5z and Panasonic T31.

Price: Rs 8,990

8. Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo

We had first heard of Galaxy Pocket Neo way back in April. This entry-level phone brings on board a 3-inch QVGA TFT LCD display, 2-megapixel rear camera and 4GB of internal storage that can be further expanded using a microSD card slot. The dual-SIM device is powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS laced with Samsung’s Touchwiz UI, 850MHz processor coupled with 512MB RAM.

Other goodies on board include a descent 1,200mAh battery, 3G support, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. To lure in consumers Samsung is offering Galaxy Pocket Neo owners 3,000 coins that can be used to download music, games, apps and more on the Samsung app store. That's not all. In partnership with Vodafone, consumers will also be getting 500MB of free 3G data for two months.

Price: Rs 7,340

9. Celkon A107+

Celkon brings the successor to its previous offering A107 for the Indian consumers. Dubbed A107+, the device brings some refreshed specs on board with the overall composition remaining the same.

The device features a 5-inch WVGA display with 480×800 pixels resolution with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and 1GHz dual-core processor complemented by a 512GB of RAM. The device also flaunts a massive 8-megapixel primary and a 1.3 front camera along with a decent battery backup of 2,100mAh battery. Also included on board are sensors like proximity, light and G-sensor.

Storage needs are taken care of by 4GB internal memory with 32GB external support via MicroSD card slot. The dual-SIM smartphone does not offer 3G connectivity, but includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS support.

Price: Rs 7,299

10. Panasonic T11

One of Panasonic's recent entry in the sub Rs 10,000 range comprises of the dual-SIM Panasonic T11 Android smartphone. Catering to the consumers on budget, the device arrives with a 4-inch WVGA display with 480×800 pixels resolution, 5-megapixel rear camera and a VGA secondary camera, 4GB internal memory with 32GB support via a microSD card.

The device is powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and 1.2GHz quad-core processor complemented by a 1GB of RAM. Connectivity options are also plenty and include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G, and GPS.

Price: Rs 9,521