Micromax In Note 1 comes in two storage variants - 64GB and 128GB

On Tuesday, Xiaomi said it would sell its phones through The Mobile Store retail chain, as well as expand its online retail presence by adding online retailers Snapdeal and the Indian unit of Amazon.com.

Divided into four categories, we tell you which are the best smartphones that will fit within your budget.

Samsung is offering Rs 10,000 discount in exchange for any old smartphone. The Galaxy Note II will be available for Rs 27,500.

Smartphones with large screens were considered unviable; too big to be a mobile device. But, now, these are among the most sold in the world.

2013 is being called the 'Year of the Phablet'. These large phones, or small tablets, are becoming more affordable and popular by the day.

Nokia India can ill-afford to bask in the glory of being the biggest foreign-owned company in the country. Key to its lasting success is how it helps its parent make an ambitious transition into services.