I switched to a Rs 6,999 phone from a flagship for a week: Here’s what I learnt

My smartphone journey began in 2015 with the Redmi 1S, a Rs 5,999 handset that despite its modest specifications was a delight to use. However, times have changed and that segment has almost vanished due to soaring component costs and inflation. As people upgrade their phones less frequently, they also spend more on premium devices, and brands are catering to this trend with more expensive phones.

I have also bought pricier phones lately, all above Rs 20,000, and I suspect I am not alone in this. That’s why I was curious to try the Moto E13 – Motorola’s most affordable phone in a long time – and use it as my primary device for a week,