Video Calling is getting really popular in India as well. I know so many people (in India) who prefer video calls over voice calls now. My parents also prefer video over voice and they have now become quite used to softwares like Skype and ooVoo. I mean if you are in USA and your family back in India, won't you like that you can actually see your family. Its now on just click on button, thanks to Voip and the smartphones/tablets.
Same time around one year, we reviewed some of 3G video calling mobiles phones in India. At that time, 3G just got popular and very less mobiles (cheap ones) were available in India market. Well things have changed so much in one year and now we have lots of new smartphone's with the capability of video calling. We decided to bring a fresh list of smartphones having front facing camera. Video Calling can be one of the important factors when choosing for a new mobile.
2. Should be smartphone with capability to install voip softwares like Skype, ooVoo, Fring etc. All of Android, Windows, iOS, Blackberry mobile have this facility (where these softwares can get installed).
Please note that this point is not mandatory as you can make video calls using your telecom provider facility, but then you would end up paying hefty charges.
3. Front Facing Camera : So that other person can also see you.
Again a primary (back camera) will also work for video calls, but then other person will not be able to see you properly.
Sometime back, we compiled a List of Samsung Video Calling Phones (in India). You can also check that list as it provides a lots of other options as well.
Same time around one year, we reviewed some of 3G video calling mobiles phones in India. At that time, 3G just got popular and very less mobiles (cheap ones) were available in India market. Well things have changed so much in one year and now we have lots of new smartphone's with the capability of video calling. We decided to bring a fresh list of smartphones having front facing camera. Video Calling can be one of the important factors when choosing for a new mobile.
Video Calling Requirements (Mobile Phone)
1. Internet Facility on mobile : Wifi or 3G2. Should be smartphone with capability to install voip softwares like Skype, ooVoo, Fring etc. All of Android, Windows, iOS, Blackberry mobile have this facility (where these softwares can get installed).
Please note that this point is not mandatory as you can make video calls using your telecom provider facility, but then you would end up paying hefty charges.
3. Front Facing Camera : So that other person can also see you.
Again a primary (back camera) will also work for video calls, but then other person will not be able to see you properly.
Sometime back, we compiled a List of Samsung Video Calling Phones (in India). You can also check that list as it provides a lots of other options as well.
List of Front Facing Camera (Secondary Camera) Phones in India
All the below mobiles have 3G support. Wifi is available only in phones in high range.Spice G 6550
- Dual Sim
- 0.3 Mp Primary Camera
- 0.3 Mp Secondary Camera
- Phone has 3G Support, but not sure whether it has support for apps like Skype.
- Price : Rs 2225
LG A350
- Dual Sim
- 1.3 Mp Primary Camera
- 0.3 Mp Secondary Camera (Front Facing)
- Support for java based apps.
- Price : Rs 3290
Micromax Q80
- Price : Rs 4765
- 3Mp Primary Camera
- 0.3 Mp Secondary Camera
- Wifi Enabled : Seems to be a good option at this price
Micromax A73
- Android 2.3 OS
- 2 Mp Primary Camera
- 0.3 Mp Secondary Camera
- Wifi
- Use Apps like Skype easily
- Price : Rs 7120
Spice Mi 350n
- Android 2.3 OS
- 3.2 Mp Primary Camera
- 0.3 Mp Secondary Camera
- Price : Rs 7710
Karbonn A9
- Android 2.3 OS
- 5 Mp Primary Camera
- 0.3 Mp Secondary Camera
- 3.8 inch touchscreen mobile
- 1 Ghz Processor
- Price : Rs 9390
Samsung Galaxy Y Pro Duos
- Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
- 3 MP Primary Camera
- 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
- Dual Standby SIM (GSM + GSM)
- 2.6-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
- 832 MHz Processor
- Wi-Fi Enabled
- Price : Rs 9500
Spice Mi 425
- Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
- 5 MP Primary Camera
- 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
- Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
- 4.1-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
- 1GHz Scorpion Processor
- Wi-Fi Enabled
- Price : Rs 9700
Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro
- Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
- 3-inch TFT Touchscreen
- 5 MP Primary Camera
- 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
- 1 GHz Scorpion Processor
- HD Recording
- Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
- Price : Rs 13000
HTC Radar
- Windows Phone 7.5 OS
- 5 MP Primary Camera
- 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
- 3.8-inch Touchscreen
- 1 GHz Scorpion Processor
- HD Recording
- 2G and 3G Network Support
- Price : Rs 16000
Samsung Omnia M
- Windows 7.5 (Mango) OS
- 5 MP Primary Camera
- 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
- 4-inch Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
- 1 GHz Processor
- FM Radio
- Wi-Fi Enabled
- Price : Rs 16000
Motorola Defy T
- Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
- 5 MP Primary Camera
- 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
- 3.7-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
- 1 GHz Processor
- FM Radio
- Water Resistant
- Dust Proof
- Price : Rs 16000
Sony Xperia U
- Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
- 5 MP Primary Camera
- 0.3 MP Secondary Camera
- 3.5-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
- 1 GHz Dual Core Processor
- FM Radio
- Wi-Fi Enabled
- Price : Rs 16500
There are many other options apart from the above ones which have a secondary front facing camera. However all these are above the price range of Rs 17-18K.
As we have large number of cheap mobiles (in India) which have secondary camera facility, that means video calls are in reach of all. What are you waiting for, just grab one of the front facing camera mobile and start enjoy video calls.
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