Budget smartphones have evolved a lot in recent times, and customers need not spend a hefty sum to purchase a decent smartphone. With every smartphone manufacturer concentrating on their budget offerings, the segment has become much crowded than ever before. In this post, we have curated our list of top 5 smartphones to consider under Rs. 10,000.
1. Realme Narzo 10A
Realme Nazro is the newest performance-oriented series from the brand. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio G70 processor and sports a triple camera setup.
Technical specifications:
Display: 6.5" HD+ LCD-Display
Display protection: Gorilla Glass 3
Processor: MediaTek Helio G70
Camera: 12 MP Regular (f/1.8) + 2 MP Macro lens + 2 MP portrait lens
Front camera: 5 MP front-facing snapper in a mini drop notch
Battery: 5000 mAh with 10 W charger included in the box
OS: Android 10 with Realme UI
Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor | Face unlock
Configuration: 3GB + 32GB (With Dedicated Micro SD card slot)
Colors: So Blue | So White
2. Redmi 8
The next smartphone in this list is Redmi's budget offering Redmi 8. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 439 processor and comes with a beefier 5000 mAh battery and support for fast charging. The smartphone's Aurora makes it stand out from its competitors.
Technical specifications:
Display: 6.22" HD+ LCD-Display
Display protection: Gorilla Glass 5
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
Camera: 12 MP Regular (f/1.8) + 2 MP portrait lens
Front camera: 8 MP front-facing snapper in a mini drop notch
Battery: 5000 mAh with 10W charger included in the box (18W fast charging supported)
OS: MIUI 11 based on Android 9 Pie
Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor | Face unlock
Configuration: 4GB + 64GB (With Dedicated Micro SD card slot)
Colors: Onyx Black | Ruby Red | Sapphire Blue | Phantom Red
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3. Samsung Galaxy M01
Samsung Galaxy M01 is the latest contender in the budget segment. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 439 processor and comes with a 4000 mAh battery.
Technical specifications:
Display: 5.7" HD+ LCD-Display
Display protection: Unspecified
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
Camera: 13 MP Regular (f/2.2) + 2 MP depth sensor
Front camera: 5 MP front-facing snapper in a mini drop notch
Battery: 4000 mAh with 10 W charger included in the box
OS: Android 10 with One UI 2.0
Security: Face unlock
Configuration: 3GB + 32GB (With Dedicated Micro SD card slot)
Colors: Black | Blue | Red
4. Realme 5i
Realme 5i is the most powerful smartphone and the only smartphone to be equipped with a quad-camera setup in this list. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 665 AIE processor, and it is fueled by a 5000 mAh battery.
Technical specifications:
Display: 6.5" HD+ LCD-Display
Display protection: Gorilla Glass 3
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 AIE
Camera: 12 MP Regular (f/1.8) + 8 MP Ultra wide-angle (f/2.3) with 119 degrees FOV + 2 MP Portrait lens + 2 MP macro sensor
Front camera: 8 MP front-facing snapper in a mini drop notch
Battery: 5000 mAh with 10W charger included in the box
OS: Android 9 Pie with Color OS 6
Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor | Face unlock
Configuration: 4GB + 64GB | 4GB + 128 GB (With Dedicated Micro SD card slot)
Colors: Aqua Blue | Forest Green
5. Samsung Galaxy M11
The final smartphone in our list is Samsung's latest Galaxy M11. This smartphone is priced slightly above our budget as it starts at Rs.10,999. But, if you are looking for a budget smartphone from a tier 1 brand, then Galaxy M11 seems to be an appealing offer, and it is the only smartphone in this list to come with a punch-hole display.
Technical specifications:
Display: 6.4" HD+ LCD-Display
Display protection: Unspecified
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Camera: 13 MP Regular (f/2.2) + 5 MP Ultra-wide (f/2.5) with 115 degrees FOV + 2 MP depth sensor
Front camera: 8 MP punch hole camera
Battery: 5000 mAh with 15W fast charger included in the box
OS: Android 10 with One UI 2.0
Security: Face unlock
Configuration: 3GB + 32GB | 4GB + 64 GB (With Dedicated Micro SD card slot)
Colors: Black | Metallic Blue | Violet
These are our top 5 picks under Rs. 10,000 after the recent GST hike.
Disclaimer: The base variants of all the smartphones in this list except Samsung Galaxy M11 are priced under Rs. 10,000 whereas, the other variants may be priced higher. Prices may vary without any prior notice..jpg){kind=spacer}
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