There are numerous phones on the market that advertise themselves as music phones. However, not all of them deliver on their promises, and some are overpriced for the features they provide. We’ve selected five of the best music phones under ₹5000 available in 2021 that provide a good balance of price and music, as well as ease of use and long battery life.
Nokia 5310 Dual SIM Feature Phone (₹3,324.00)
This phone has all the features you seek in a budget music phone- superb sound quality, brilliant display, good battery backup plus it’s comfortable and easy to use and carry. The presence of MP3 player1 and wireless FM radio with dedicated music buttons and powerful dual front-facing speakers make it a great music phone. You can see what’s playing at a glance with the clear, curved display and change up the beat with the dedicated music buttons.
Pros
- A curvy design that offers a sturdy grip
- A decent battery backup of 1200mAh
- Can Play FM Radio without headsets
Cons
- Poor build quality
- The device is only compatible with 2G network bands
Specifications
| Battery Power | 1200 | Lithium Battery Energy Content | 4.4 Watt Hours |
| RAM | 1 GB | Memory Slots Available | 32GB |
| Connectivity Technology | GSM, (900/1800) | Special Features | Dual SIM, Music Player, FM Radio |
| Screen Size | 2.4 inches | Product Dimensions | 12.4 x 1.3 x 5.2 cm |
| Effective Still Resolution | 0.3 megapixels | OS | Series 30+ |
| Included Components | Handset, Battery, Quick start guide, Micro USB charger | Colour | White/Red |
| Weight | 88 g | Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Nokia 105 Single SIM (₹1,249.00)
The Nokia 105 comes with a 1.8 inches display for a crisp and vibrant visual experience. The phone comes in three colour variants- blue, black and pink. With its compact size and lightweight of 165 grams, it can easily fit your pocket. It has a single SIM card setup. The phone also comes with features such as an alarm, ultra-torch light, analogue keypad and power-saving mode.
Pros
- Lock Screen pin option
- Sturdy design and superb build quality
- Capacity for up to 2,000 contacts and up to 500 SMS
Cons
- Sound quality is lost if the signal is low.
- The flashlight will turn off if you lock your Screen
- No camera
Specifications
| Battery Power | 800 | Lithium Battery Energy Content | 3 Watt Hours |
| RAM | 4 GB | Camera | No camera |
| Connectivity Technology | 2G – GSM | Special Features | Radio |
| Screen Size | 1.77 inches | Product Dimensions | 14.2 x 49.2 x 119 cm |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 | OS | Series 30+ |
| Included Components | 1 Battery, 1 Charger and 1 User guide | Colour | Black/Blue/Pink |
| Weight | 74 g | Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Lava A5 (₹1,263.00)
The Lava A5 comes with Super Ultra Tone Technology which prevents sound leakage. It has unique features such as call recording, wireless FM radio with recording and 7 languages typing support in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi, and Gujarati. It comes with a sleek design along with a compact size, good battery backup and expandable memory all at a very affordable price.
Pros
- Good battery backup
- Good quality sound
- Good textures with big screen
- Wireless radio system
Cons
- No front speakers
Specifications
| Battery Power | 1000 | Lithium Battery Energy Content | 1 Watt Hours |
| RAM | 24 MB | Memory Slots Available | 32GB |
| Connectivity Technology | edge | Special Features | Dual SIM, |
| Screen Size | 2.4 inches | Product Dimensions | 12.4 x 1.3 x 5.2 cm; |
| Effective Still Resolution | 0.3 megapixels | Weight | 90 g |
| Included Components | Handset, Battery, Charger | Colour | Diamond Blue/ Silver/ Gold |
Micromax X754 Gunmetal Grey
It is a good budget phone for basic calling with decent camera quality. It has great music and an FM player. It offers very clear and top sound quality. The most fascinating feature of the phone is the Text Reader. You can take any writing from your PC, save them in a ‘.txt’ file, send them to the Text reader folder in the SD card, and use the text reader to carry on with your lessons, or stories, or anything.
Pros
- Good battery longevity
- Good sound quality from video player and music player
- 21 regional languages reading and writing support
- Auto call recording folder wise
Cons
- Poor camera quality
Specifications
| Battery Power | 600 | Wireless communication technologies | 900/1800MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB | Memory Slots Available | 32GB |
| Connectivity Technology | Gsm 2g | Special Features | Dual SIM, Video Player, Music Player |
| Screen Size | 6.1 cm | Product Dimensions | 7 x 8 x 7 cm |
| Effective Still Resolution | 0.3 megapixels | OS | SPREADTRUM |
| Included Components | 1 Each of Transceiver, Charger, Battery, Hands free, User Guide | Colour | Gunmetal Grey |
| Weight | 200 g | Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
220 by HMD-N O K I A (₹2,399.00)
This feature phone is not only great for calling and messaging but it also has a built-in camera and access to social media. With a 2 MP primary camera, this Bluetooth phone is ideal for capturing pictures on the go and posting them on social media apps like Facebook and Twitter. This phone offers talk time of up to 15 hours and a standby time of up to 576 hours.
Pros
- With 8 MB RAM and expandable storage of up to 32GB, this phone has enough memory to store contacts, call log and SMS
- Supports MP3, AVC, and MPEG 4 video players
Cons
- Poor build quality
Specifications
| Battery Power | 1100 | Camera | 2 MP |
| RAM | 64 MB | Memory Slots Available | 32GB |
| Connectivity Technology | GSM, (900/1800) | Special Features | Bluetooth Enabled, Basic Phone, Text/Messaging, Camera, Music Player |
| Display | 6.09 cm | Product Dimensions | 11.53 x 5.03 x 1.32 cm |
| Included Components | Earphone, Charger, Mobile Phone | Colour | Black |
| Weight | 0.29 g | Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
FAQ
- What are the best music phones under ₹5000 with an in-built call recorder?
- Nokia 5310 Dual SIM Feature Phone, Lava A5 and Micromax X754 Gunmetal Grey
- What phones have video players?
- HMD-N O K I A and Micromax X754 Gunmetal
Conclusion
All these phones are great options when you want to buy the best music phones under ₹5000. If you’re looking for a powerful battery, you should definitely go for Nokia 5310 Dual SIM Feature Phone or Lava A5. If you find your regular smartphone too difficult to carry around in a public place and are searching for a compact phone that can easily fit your pocket, you should pick 220 by HMD-N O K I A or Lava A5. If you’re looking for a good memory your best options are HMD-N O K I A and Micromax X754 Gunmetal Grey.