If you are in search of the best phones under Rs 10,000 in India 一 you’ve come to the right place. The phones priced under Rs 10,000 are best for first-time smartphone users or someone who’s not a power user.
These budget phones priced under Rs 10,000 offer good battery life, large display and decent day to day performance. The segment did not have the best collection in 2020. However, fast forward to July 2021, the segment has got a bit better thanks to some price drops and a few new launches.
The smartphones under Rs 10,000 segment now consists of smartphones from Micromax, Xiaomi, Realme, Motorola, Infinix, Samsung and Poco. These smartphones offer a good overall good user experience with a solid build, great battery life, a display that is good for day to day usage and an improved camera at very reasonable prices.
Best phones under Rs 10,000
For now, there are a handful of options available in this segment. If you want to know the best phones under Rs 10,000 in India, we’re here with the answers. The list is led by Micromax who made its comeback last year and closely followed by Poco, Redmi, Samsung, Realme, and Infinix smartphones.
These phones are the best suites for light use as performance is not the highest priority in the segment. What you can expect is the fact that you get big batter which translates to excellent battery life and there are also a couple of stock Android phones. Things like a Full HD+ display, gaming chipset, fast charging, good camera performance can be counted as an added bonus in this particular segment.
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Micromax In 1
Specifications
Display: 6.67-inch Full HD+, LCD, 60Hz
Processor: MediaTek Helio G80
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Rear camera: 48+2+2MP
Front camera: 8MP
Battery: 5000mAh, 18W
OS: Android 10
Weight: 195g
Thickness: 8.95mm
TODAY’S BEST DEALS
Reasons to buy
+Competitive specs+Clean Android+Big, bright display
Reasons to avoid
-No ultra-wide camera-Plastic body
You might be surprised by our first recommendation in the list coming from Micromax. Well, allow us to explain. The Micromax In 1 is the brand’s phone with competitive specs that undercuts Redmi and Realme on paper, but also in real-life usage and experience. The Micromax In 1 is powered by a gaming-centric MediaTek Helio G80 chipset – the phone feels smooth and responsive. Half of the credit of the performance should also go to the clean stock Android experience which has no bloatware, unnecessary apps or system ads in the interface either.
You get a large 6.67-inch screen that is really good for the price and in the camera department, the device sports a 48MP f/1.79 primary lens which is good enough for daylight pictures. Running all the internals is a large 5,000mAh battery and 18W fast charging.
The Micromax In 1 is a great buy for Rs 9,999 – you are getting a Full HD+ screen, a capable chipset, clean Android build, and a big battery coupled with fast charging., When you look at the overall package and the value the phone rings, there is not much to complain about the device.
Check out Micromax In 1 review
Poco M2 Reloaded
Specifications
Display: 6.53-inch FHD+
Processor: Mediatek Helio G80
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Rear camera: 13+8+5+2MP
Front camera: 8MP
Battery: 5000mAh, 18W
OS: Android 10, MIUI 12
Weight: 198g
Thickness: 9.1mm
TODAY’S BEST DEALS
Reasons to buy
+Full HD+ display+Good performance
Reasons to avoid
-Still on Android 10-No fast charger in box
The Poco M2 Reloaded is basically the Poco M2 but with 4GB of RAM and a lower price tag. It is powered by MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, an eight-core chipset built on the 12nm process. In terms of display, you are looking at a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD+ resolution. The Poco M2 runs off a 5,000mah battery which supports 18W fast charging.
On the back, there is a quad-camera setup on the Poco M2 consisting of a 13MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. Selfies are handled by an 8MP front camera. As for security, the device comes with a fingerprint scanner on the rear, located under the cameras.
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Redmi 9 Prime
Ready for prime time
Specifications
Display: 6.53-inch Full HD+
Processor: MediaTek Helio G80
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64/128GB
Rear camera: 13MP+8MP+5MP+2MP
Front camera: 8MP
Battery: 5020mAh, 18W fast charge
OS: Android 10, MIUI 12
Weight: 198g
Thickness: 9.1mm
TODAY’S BEST DEALS
Reasons to buy
+Full HD screen+Fast charging+Great performance
Reasons to avoid
-Average cameras
The latest surprise return to the Prime series, the Redmi 9 Prime is the only smartphone in the segment to feature a Full HD display. You get a 6.53-inch LCD screen with a waterdrop notch and a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. It has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio with a peak brightness of about 400 nits. Under the hood, the Redmi 9 Prime is powered by Mediatek’s Helio G80 SoC.
The camera department consists of a quad-camera setup that has a fingerprint sensor tucked underneath it. There is a 13MP f/2.2 main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro and a 2MP depth sensor. The front has an 8MP sensor for selfies. All this is backed up by a huge 5,020mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging which can be charged via Type-C port.
Read our Redmi 9 Prime review
Samsung Galaxy M02s
Specifications
Display: 6.5-inch HD+
Processor: Snapdragon 450
RAM: 3/4GB
Storage: 32/64GB
Rear camera: 13MP + 2MP + 2MP
Front camera: 5MP
Battery: 5000mAh, 15W fast charging
OS: Android 10
Weight: 196g
Thickness: 9.1mm
TODAY’S BEST DEALS
Reasons to buy
+Fast charging+Cameras
Reasons to avoid
-Runs on Android 10
Samsung latest budget device is the best sub Rs 10,000 device to date from the brand. It brings a lot to the table when compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy M01s. The device is packed with a 6.5-inch HD+ and is powered by Snapdragon 450 SoC. It is available in two configurations -3+32GB and 4+64GB.
On to the optics, the device features a triple camera setup 13MP + 2MP + 2MP. Over to the front, there is a 5MP shooter. The Galaxy M02s is backed by a 5000mAh battery and also supports 15W quick charge.
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Moto G10 Power
Specifications
Display: 6.5-inch HD+, LCD, 60Hz
Processor: Snapdragon 460
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Rear camera: 48+8+2+2MP
Front camera: 8MP
Battery: 6,000mAh, 15W fast charging
OS: Android 11
Weight: 196g
Thickness: 9.1mm
TODAY’S BEST DEALS
Reasons to buy
+Excellent battery life+Stock Android+Build quality
Reasons to avoid
-Bulky-Low light photography-Slow performance
If you’re looking for an affordable smartphone with a clean software experience, excellent battery life and good build quality, the Moto G10 Power is a worthy consideration. The company is providing ThinkShield for Android security with the Moto G10 Power and has promised two years of security updates. ThinkShield offers end to end mobile security and privacy solutions which offer protection at multiple levels starting from the supply chain, hardware security, OS, and system security.
Apart from battery life, security and software features, the Moto G10 Power is just average at everything be it the performance or the cameras. If your priorities include photography or gaming, you are better off with the phones mentioned in this buying guide.
Read our Moto G10 Power review
Realme Narzo 30A
Specifications
Display: 6.5-inch HD+, LCD, 60Hz
Processor: MediaTek Helio G85
RAM: 3/4GB
Storage: 32/64GB
Rear camera: 13+2MP
Front camera: 8MP
Battery: 6,000mAh, 18W
OS: Android 10
Weight: 209g
Thickness: 9.8mm
TODAY’S BEST DEALS
Reasons to buy
+Battery life+Performance+
Reasons to avoid
-Rear camera-Bulky
The successor to the Narzo 20A is now powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 processor which is a budget gaming chipset with its gaming suite. It comes in a Diamond strike design. Just like the Narzo 20A, the Narzo 30A also packs in a 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support via Type-C port.
As for the cameras, there is a 13MP primary camera on the rear backed up by a secondary depth sensor. To the front, you get an 8MP selfie camera. The fingerprint scanner is located on the rear.
Infinix Hot 10S
Specifications
Display: 6.82-inch HD+, 90Hz
Processor: Mediatek Helio G85
RAM: 4/6GB
Storage: 64GB
Rear camera: 48+2+AIMP
Front camera: 8MP
Battery: 6000mAh, 10W
OS: Android 11
Weight: 211g
Thickness: 9.2mm
TODAY’S BEST DEALS
Reasons to buy
+90Hz display+Battery life
Reasons to avoid
-Micro USB port-Slow charging
The Infinix Hot 10S is the cheapest phone in India to come with a 90Hz screen refresh rate display. It has a large 6.82-inch HD+ screen. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset along with a MediaTek gaming suite. You also get ample RAM and storage for the price you pay. The device will be available in two variants 一 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 64GB along with support for expandable storage up to 256GB.
In terms of photography, the device comes with a 48MP main camera, a 2MP lens, and an AI lens in terms of camera. Selfies are handled by an 8MP shooter on the front. The Infinix Hot 10S is packed with a big 6,000mAh battery with 10W charging support and a micro USB port. Also, the Infinix Hot 10S is the first from the company to run on Android 11 out of the box.
Best smartphones under Rs 10,000 in India
Micromax In 1 Poco M2 ReloadedRedmi 9 PrimeSamsung Galaxy M02sMoto G10 PowerRealme Narzo 30AInfinix Hot 10S
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