Havells BT5100C vs Philips BT1232
Philips BT1232 is the cheaper of the two today at ₹878 on Flipkart, ₹14 less than Havells BT5100C at ₹892. Philips BT1232 is the better rated, at 4.1★ from 190,095 ratings. Prices compared across Amazon, Flipkart and Nykaa on 15 October 2026. MRP mismatch flagged
The differences
- Philips BT1232 costs ₹14 less (₹878 against ₹892)
- Havells BT5100C scores higher on the Ratelens Score (91 against 59)
- Philips BT1232 carries an MRP mismatch. Its listings show different maximum retail prices
- Havells BT5100C is sold on more of the stores we track (3 against 2)
Which one to buy
Philips BT1232 is the cheaper of the two, but only by ₹14, around 2%, which is inside the range either price can move in a week. Treat them as the same price bracket and choose on specification.
Buyer ratings don't separate them. 4.0★ and 4.1★ are close enough to be noise, across 39,440 and 190,095 ratings. Neither product is carrying a reputation problem the other avoids.
One caveat that only shows up across platforms: Philips BT1232 carries an MRP mismatch, meaning its listings show different maximum retail prices, while Havells BT5100C does not. That does not tell us which listing is wrong, or why, but it does mean the discount percentage on Philips BT1232 is calculated from an MRP that differs between listings.
That ₹878 is the best of 3 listings we track for Philips BT1232, currently on Flipkart. Note that Philips BT1232 appears on fewer stores (2), so its price has less competition to hold it down and is the more likely of the two to drift.
Head to head
| Havells BT5100C | Philips BT1232 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratelens Score | 91/100 · Excellent | 59/100 · Average |
| Best price | ₹892 on Flipkart | ₹878 on Flipkart |
| Rating | 4.0★ (39,440) | 4.1★ (190,095) |
| Claimed MRP | Not declared | Not declared |
| Stores compared | 3 | 2 |
| Ideal For | Men | Men |
| Suitable For | Beard & Moustache | Beard & Moustache |
| Type | Corded & Cordless | Cordless |
| Trimmer Type | Trimmer | Trimmer |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless,Steel,Steel Blades |
| Battery Run Time | 45 min | 30 mins |
| Trimming Range | 0.5 - 18 mm | 0.5 - 7 mm |
| Power Source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
| Material | Stainless Steel | Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel |
| Hair Type | All | All |
| Usage | beard trimmer | trimming |
| Special Feature | Cordless,Rechargeable | Cordless,Rechargeable |
Prices are the lowest we observed across Amazon, Flipkart and Nykaa on 15 October 2026 and change often, so open each listing for the live price. “Claimed MRP” is the maximum retail price the retailers declare, not a figure we set.
Common questions
Is Havells BT5100C or Philips BT1232 cheaper?
Philips BT1232 is cheaper today by ₹14. Both are tracked daily, so this can change.
Which is better rated, Havells BT5100C or Philips BT1232?
Philips BT1232 carries the higher buyer rating across the marketplaces we track.
Are the discounts on these two products reliable?
At least one of them has platforms declaring different MRPs for the same item, so the percentage off is calculated from a figure that cannot be right on both. Compare the rupee prices above instead.