Lava A71

The Lava A71 smartphone is aimed at customers looking for an Android-based handset within a budget. This should be a preferred choice for those looking to buy their first smartphone. The design of the phone includes an alloy frame and a polycarbonate rear panel. A 1280x720 pixel resolution 5-inch display sits on the panel. To protect the touchscreen from any damage or scratches, there is Corning's Gorilla Glass 3 on top.

Internally, the device houses a quad-core MediaTek processor, clocked at 1.5GHz. This is clubbed with 1GB of RAM. The Lava A71 comes with 8GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded by an additional 32GB via a microSD card.

In the camera department, the handset packs a 5-megapixel rear unit along with an LED flash. The 2-megapixel front-facing camera also comes with an LED flash, which helps you to capture selfies even in a low-light setting.

On the software front, the Lava A71 runs the Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The smartphone comes equipped with all standard connectivity options such as 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/A-GPS. What more, the phone is 4G enabled. With this 4G connectivity, your browsing will get smoother and faster, without the hassle of slow buffering. The micro-USB 2.0 port should help you with external media transfer.

The Lava A71 is a dual-SIM standby smartphone that accepts two micro-SIMs. The standby feature lets you use only one SIM at a time. The device comes duly included with FM radio that lets you tune into different radio stations. It also includes a 3.5mm audio jack for connecting your headphones. The Lava A71 is powered by a 2,500mAh battery that keeps the phone up and running for several hours.

Currently, the Lava A71 is available in silver blue and white gold options for you to choose from. Other smartphones in the same price range competing with the Lava A71 are Xolo Win Q100, Micromax Canvas Fire 2, and Intex Aqua Star 2.