Dear Customers,
Determining the right phone for you can be overwhelming, but worry no more! We compiled a list of the top 10 best phones under 10000 to help you find the perfect one. Browse through these options and feel free to ask any questions in the comments below! Expensive smartphones are often more interesting from a feature and specification viewpoint, but the real volumes flow in the budget segment. With mobile data becoming more affordable, many more Indians can now afford to get onto the smartphone bandwagon.
These days, even affordable smartphones come with all of the features you’d expect to see on more expensive devices, including high-resolution screens, good cameras, fingerprint sensors and 4G connectivity. We’ve put together a list of some of the best affordable smartphones - priced at under Rs. 10,000 - that you can buy today. In this list, you will find some of the best smartphones under 10000 including ones from brands such as Realme, Redmi, Samsung, and others. There’s no dearth of choices when it comes to purchasing a phone under 10K. These new phones between 5k and 10k will give you the best of all worlds, for smartphones within this price bracket.
1. realme C11
The Realme C11 is a budget phone that fits into the slot that the Realme C3 has been priced out of, thanks to recent factors affecting the economy. This is undoubtedly a low-end phone, with a relatively weak MediaTek Helio G35 processor and only 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Overall performance is definitely sluggish, and you shouldn't expect to play heavy games. The 6.5-inch screen is fairly decent, and is good enough for games and videos. You get Android 10 with Realme UI, which offers quite a lot of customisation options but has a lot of preloaded apps. The 13-megapixel rear camera takes decent shots, and there's also a depth sensor for portraits. Battery life is excellent in all situations.
realme C11 @ ₹7,499
2. Redmi 9A
Xiaomi Redmi 9A is a pocket-friendly device offering standard specs. The 5000mAh battery of the smartphone for long term performance and splash-proof design, makes it a quality deal. However, if we consider the processor setup, there is room for betterment. Otherwise, it is a great budget-device for day to day use. Redmi 9A features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display having a screen resolution of 720x1600 pixels and a pixel density of 269ppi to ensure crisp image quality. Redmi 9A features a 13MP f/2.2 Primary Camera on its rear side, offering features like Continuous Shooting, ISO Control, HDR mode, Auto Flash, Touch to focus, Exposure Compensation etc. 9A is powered by MediaTek Helio G25 chipset resting over an Octa-Core Cortex A53 processor running at a clock speed of 2GHz.
Redmi 9A @ ₹7,499
3. Tecno Spark 7
Tecno Spark 7 smartphone comes with a 6.52-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 720x1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. Tecno Spark 7 is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio A25 processor, runs Android 11 and is powered by a 6000mAh battery. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Tecno Spark 7 on the rear packs a 16-megapixel camera with an f/1.8 aperture. The rear camera setup has autofocus. It sports an 8-megapixel camera on the front for selfies with an f/2.0 aperture. Connectivity options on the Tecno Spark 7 include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth v5.00, Micro-USB, 3G, and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensors.
Tecno Spark 7 @ ₹7,699
4. Galaxy M02
Samsung Galaxy M02 features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 720x1600 pixels resolution. It runs on Android 10-based Samsung One UI version. It comes powered by quad-core MediaTek MT6739 processor with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage which is further expandable. The phone features dual rear cameras 13MP and 2MP camera at the back and on the front, the phone has a 5MP camera. The phone comes powered by quad-core MediaTek MT6739 processor which features PowerVR for graphics processing. It runs on Android 10-based One UI version and gets 2GB RAM with 32GB internal storage which is further expandable. Galaxy M02 packs a dual rear camera setup which comprises of a 13MP camera and 2MP depth camera. On the front, the phone has a 5MP selfie camera. Samsung has packed the Galaxy M02 with a 5,000mAh battery which supports charging via microUSB 2.0 port. In terms of connectivity, the phone offers Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 and GPS with GLONASS.
Galaxy M02 @ ₹7,999
5. Vivo Y1s
Vivo Y1s is an impressive offering from the brand at a pocket-friendly price range. Vivo Y1s has a 6.22 inch IPS LCD display clubbed with a screen resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. Further, the bezel-less waterdrop notch display of the smartphone has a standard pixel density of 270ppi besides its 94.71% calculated screen to body ratio. The smartphone has a 13MP primary camera as its main lens. Some of the remarkable features offered by the rear camera layout are Auto Focus, Face Detection, Touch to focus, HDR mode, Continuous Shooting, Exposure compensation and more. There is a 5MP f/1.8 primary lens on the front, fulfilling the necessary requirements regarding selfie and video calls.Vivo Y1s runs on MediaTek Helio P35 Chipset clubbed with an Octa Core 2.3GHz Cortex A53 processor configuration. Additionally, a PowerVR GE8320 GPU takes care of the graphical requirements and a 2GB RAM offers lag-free multitasking experience to respected users. This smartphone features a 4030mAh Li-ion battery, offering long operating hours.
Vivo Y1s @ ₹8,490
6. OPPO A11K
The Oppo A11K is a pocket-friendly smartphone by the brand which tends to cover up almost all the aspects of a medium-range smartphone. Ranging from a high capacity battery to a moderate hardware configuration, the device can be an option to every user who is looking for a mid-range quality smartphone on a budget. However, the absence of a fast-charging feature might be an issue for a section of the users. The camera setup of the A11K comprises of dual-lens setup with a 13MP primary camera followed by a 2MP lens. The available camera features in this budget smartphone include depth sensing, HDR, panorama, phase detection Autofocus, and exposure compensation for crisp image quality. Oppo has placed a 5MP front shooter with the aperture of f/2.4 to provide a better selfie and video calling. The hardware configuration of the Oppo A11K comprises of a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset backed-up by PowerVR GE8320 GPU and Cortex A53 octa-core processor clocking at 2.3 GHz speed. The configuration ensures maximum efficiency for the smooth performance of the device. Additionally, its 2GB RAM provides a lag-free experience to its users.
OPPO A11K @ ₹8,990
7. realme C12
The Realme C12 weighs around 209g and is quite a chunky phone. There's a ‘trapezium gradient' design on the back which looks nice and doesn't attract a lot of fingerprints. The Realme C12 is said to have a fire-resistant back cover and is also splash resistant. The Realme C12 has a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD screen, with a resolution of 1600x720 pixels and an unspecified version of Corning's Gorilla Glass. Colours looked decent to me, but the quality of the panel is pretty average. The C12 has a 2-megapixel monochrome camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera, in addition to the main 13-megapixel primary camera. There's a 5-megapixel selfie camera. Image quality was stritcly average when shooting during the day and quite poor in low light.
realme C12 @ ₹8,999
8. Narzo 30A
Realme Narzo 30A is configured with a 6.5-inch bezel-less screen featuring a waterdrop notch framework. The smartphone also gets an IPS LCD type display with 720 x 1600 pixels screen resolution, 270ppi pixel density and an aspect ratio of 20:9. A Dual Camera set up is installed on the backside of the smartphone including a 13MP f/2.2 Primary Camera up to 4X Digital Zoom supported by a 2MP f/2.4 Depth Shooter. Autofocus, LED Flash, HDR mode, Continuous Shooting, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Digital Zoom, Touch to focus, Auto Flash etc are some of the features packed within the rear camera set up. There is an 8MP f/2.0 Primary Camera on the front. Realme Narzo 30A gets a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset along with 3GB RAM and Mali-G52 MC2 GPU, offering a blasting gaming performance to the champions out there. An Octa-Core Dual-core Cortex A75 and Hexa-core Cortex A55 processor configuration assure lag-free performance. A sturdy 6000mAh battery gets installed within the smartphone. The Li-Polymer type non-replaceable battery is also compatible with 18W Fast Charging technology.
Narzo 30A @ ₹9,199
9. redmi 9i
Xiaomi Redmi 9i is a budget-friendly smartphone offering a decent specs sheet, containing 4GB RAM and 64GB of expandable internal storage, backed up by a massive 5000mAh non-replaceable battery. The splashproof device is capable of serving all the basic functionalities like calling, texting and listening to music, making it a worthy choice for buyers looking for a standard smartphone within a pocket friendly price. It runs on the latest operating system Android v10(Q). However, the absence of a fingerprint sensor might cause potential dissatisfaction among certain buyers. Xiaomi Redmi 9i offers a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The calculated screen to body ratio of the smartphone is 81.01% besides a pixel density of 269 ppi. The bezel-less display of the smartphone also comes with a waterdrop notch setup.
redmi 9i @ ₹8,990
10. Galaxy F02s
Samsung Galaxy F02s gets a 6.5-inch PLS TFT LCD with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The bezel-less notch setup of the smartphone gets a pixel density of 270ppi. The smartphone gets a triple camera setup on its rear front comprising a 13MP f/2.2 Wide Angle Primary Camera, with 8X Digital Zoom, 2MP f/2.4 Macro camera, besides a 2MP f/2.4 Depth Camera. Some of the back camera features are Digital Zoom, LED Flash, ISO Control, Exposure Compensation, HDR Mode, Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, and more. Samsung has incorporated a 5MP f/2.2 primary selfie shooter on the front. Samsung has loaded a 3GB RAM accompanied by Octa-Core Cortex A53 Processor configuration running at a clock speed of 1.8GHz. An Adreno 506 GPU and Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 14nm Chipset assures a seamless operative experience. The smartphone gets its operational energy from a 5,000mAh battery with 15W Adaptive Fast Charging. The cell is non-replaceable by nature and belongs to the Li-ion variant.
