Top 15 best selling smartphones for May 2014

We round up the top 15 best selling devices for this month that bring powerful performance and friendly price tag on board

The fierce competition in the mobile phone market has forced the manufacturers to come out with new and and better specced models from time to time.
If you are planning to buy a new smartphone this month, check out our collection of top 15 smartphones that make the cut.

• Lenovo Vibe X

Measuring 144 X 74 X 6.9mm in size, Lenovo vibe X sports 5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touch display fortified by Corning Gorilla Glass. Set to receive the Android 4.4 KitKat update soon, the phone is powered by 1.5GHz quad core processor coupled with 2GB RAM. Others on the spec list include 16GB internal memory, 13-megapixel rear camera with AF, inbuilt Lenovo exclusive software, 5-megapixel front shooter, GPS with AGPS and 2000 mAh battery.
Price: Rs 19,999

• Lenovo Vibe Z

Powered by 2.2 GHz quad core processor, Lenovo Vibe Z is also set to get the Android KitKat update this month. The device features 2GB RAM along with a 5.5-inch IPS LCD capacitive display with 1080 X 1920 pixels resolution. For photography lovers, the phone houses 13-megapixel rear camera with 1080p video recording and 5-megapixel front camera. Additional specifications include 16GB internal memory, FM Radio, GPS with AGPS and 3000 mAh battery.
Price: Rs 30,349

• Xolo Q1000 Opus

Another device that makes for a enticing buy is Xolo Q1000 Opus which is also scheduled to get the latest Android KitKat update. Powered by 1.2GHz quad core processor, the phone comes packed with 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory and up to 32GB external memory. It sports 5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touch display with 480 X 854 pixels resolution.  Other specifications include dual SIM support, 5-megapixel rear camera, VGA front camera and 2000 mAh battery.
Price: Rs 8,065

• Moto E

One of the latest in the Motorola family, Moto E runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS. Under the hood lies a 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 4.3-inch capacitive touch display protected by Gorilla Glass 3 with 540 X 960 pixels resolution. Loaded with 1GB RAM and 4GB internal memory, the presence of microSD card slot facilitates memory expansion by up to 32GB. Other features on board include 3.5mm jack, standard connectivity options, 5-megapixel rear camera with video recording, GPS with AGPS and 1980 mAh battery.
Price: Rs 6,999

• LG L70 Dual  
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This latest dual SIM smartphone from LG sports 4.5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touch display, 1.2 GHz dual core Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon processor and Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS. Other specifications include LG UI v3.0, 4GB internal memory, up to 32GB external memory, 5-megapixel rear camera, VGA front camera and 2100 mAh battery.
Price: Rs 13,420

• Nokia X Dual

The first in the Nokia family to run on Android OS, Nokia X Dual is a dual SIM compatible device that is powered by 1GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor that is supported by 512MB RAM. The device comes packed with 4GB internal storage that can be expanded up to 32GB, thanks to microSD card slot. The phone features 4-inch IPS LCD display offering 480 X 900 pixels resolution along with 233ppi.   Additional specifications include 1500 mAh battery, 3-megapixel rear camera, 3G connectivity, WiFi, GPS with AGPS, GPRS and Bluetooth.
Price: Rs 7,200

• Moto G
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One of the latest by the company, Moto G is a dual SIM device that sports 4.5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touch display offering 720 X 1280 pixels resolution and for enhanced protection, the display is fortified by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS and under the hood lies quad core Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 processor ticking at speed of 1.3GHz.  In optics section the phone houses 5-megapixel rear shooter with 720p video recording and 1.3-megapixel front snapper. Additional on the spec sheet include 3.5mm jack, 1GB RAM, internal memory of 8/16GB, GPS with AGPS, standard connectivity options and 2070 mAh battery.
Price:  12,499

• Lenovo S660
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With Dual SIM compatibility, Lenovo S660 measures 137 X 68.8 X 10mm in size and weighs around 151 grams. Packed in with a 4.7-inch capacitive touchscreen the display offers resolution of 540 X 960 with 234ppi. Running on Android 4.2 OS the handset is powered by 1.3 GHz Quad core MediaTek MT6582M processor coupled with Mali 400MP2 GPU and 1GB RAM. In the optics department, the handset comes loaded with 8-megaixel rear camera with LED flash and VGA front snapper. Additional specifications include 8GB onboard storage, up to 32GB expandable memory, standard connectivity options and 3000 mAh battery.
Price: 12,999

• Xolo Q1010i
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Xolo Q1010i sports 5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touch display made up of scratch resistant glass, offers resolution count of 720 X 1280 pixels with 294 ppi and features One Glass Solution.  The device runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS and is fueled by 1.3 GHz quad core MediaTek MT6582 processor coupled with Mali 400MP2 GPU and 1GB RAM. The handset houses 8-megapixel rear camera with Exmor R sensor and a 2-megapixel front snapper.  Additional features include full HD video recording, 8GB internal storage, up to 32GB expandable external storage, 2250 mAh battery and GPS with AGPS.
Price: 13,099

• LG L90 Dual
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Sporting 4.7-inch TFT touch display with 960 X 540 pixels resolution, LG L90 Dual is a dual SIM compatible device that runs on the latest Android 4.4 KitKat OS and under the hood lie 1.2 GHz quad core processor.  Its 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash is capable of capturing decent images as well as HD videos.  For video chatting a 0.3-megapixel front shooter is also present. Additional specifications of the phone include Adreno 305 GPU, 2540 mAh battery, 1GB RAM, 8 GB onboard storage, up to 32GB expandable external memory, 3G and AGPS with AGPS.
Price: 16,730

• BlackBerry Z10
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Though BlackBerry Z10 is not a new device but with its slashed prices it is definitely one of the top selling phone for the month.  The device was first in the family to come packed with BlackBerry 10OS, it is fuelled by 1.5 GHz dual core Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon processor supported by Adreno 225 GPU and 2GB RAM. The handset sports 4.2-inch capacitive touch screen offering 768 X 1280 pixels resolution.  In the optics department, it supports 8-megapixel rear snapper with 1080p video recording and 2-megapixel front camera with 720p video recording. Other specifications include 16GB internal memory, up to 64GB expandable external memory and 1850 mAh battery capable of delivering 10 hours of talktime.
Price: 17,990

• Micromax Canvas 5
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Powered by the latest Android 4.4 KitKat OS, Micromax Canvas 5 is a dual SIM compatible phone with dual standby option. The device is fuelled by octa core processor and sports 5-inch Super AMOLED display offering 1080 X 1920 pixels resolution. For the photography enthusiasts, the handset houses 13-megapixel primary camera with AF and LED flash and for capturing interesting selfies a 5-megapixel front shooter is also available. Along with 3G, other connectivity options like WiFi, NFC, USB port, GPRS, EDGE and others also comes loaded with the device. Others on the spec sheet include music player, FM Radio, AGPS, 4MB RAM, 32GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB and 3000 mAh battery.
Price: Rs 19,999

• Sony Xperia M2 Dual
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Measuring 139.7 X 71.1 X 8.6mm in size, Sony Xperia M2 Dual is a dual SIM compatible device that runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS and is powered by 1.2 GHz quad core Qualcomm MSM8226 processor. Made up of scratch resistant glass, its 4.8-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen offers 540 X 960 pixels resolution.  The phone comes loaded with 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage and its external storage can be expanded up to 32GB using microSD card slot. Other specifications include 8-megapixel rear camera with 1080p video recording, 0.3-megapixel front snapper, FM radio, GPS with AGPS and 2300 mAh battery.
Price: 20,999

• Gionee Elife E6
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With sleek design, Gionee Elife E6 physically measures 142.5 X 69.4 X 7.9 mm in size and sports 5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touch screen fortified by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and offers 1080 X 1920 pixels resolution.  Powered by 1.5 GHz quad core Cortex A7 processor, the handset runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS and features PowerVR Series 5XT GPU along with 2GB RAM.  Impressive quality images can be captured with 13-megapixel rear camera present in the phone that also features LED flash and 1080p video recording. A 5-megapixel front shooter for video calling is also present. Other specifications include DTS Sound enhancement, 32GB internal memory, GPS with AGPS and 2000 mAh battery.
Price: 21,200

• Apple iPhone 4S
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Apple phone 4S still occupies place for itself in the list of top selling smartphones due to its impressive spec list and reduced price tag. Running on iOS 5, the device is powered by 1 GHz dual core Cortex A9 processor and features PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU along with 512MB RAM. Available in internal memory options of 8/16/32GB the handset sports 3.5-inch LED backlit IPS LCD capacitive touch display made up of Corning Gorilla Glass and offers 640 X 960 pixels resolution. Other specifications include 3.5mm jack, 8-megapixel rear camera with 1080p video recording, VGA front snapper with 480p video recording, GPS with AGPS and 1432 mAh battery.
Price: Rs 22,695 (for 8GB Model)