Best Budget smartphones Under Rs 10,000 in India

Last Updated on March 5, 2022 by Rupesh Patil

If you had to search for best budget smartphones or mobiles under Rs 10,000 in India few years ago, you would have known that there were very little to no options available for you. But now, as the market has changed drastically, it is possible to find some of the best budget smartphones under Rs 10,000 from several brands.

Here are some of the best budget smartphones under Rs 10,000 with an HD display.

Considering that most users want their phones to work with 4G Network and Reliance JIO, 4G VoLTE compatibility in the specification has become one of the most important features for all the smartphones in this segment. Our shortlisted list highlights some of the best mobile phones under Rs 10,000 with the best possible specifications in this category:

Redmi 6A (INR 6,000 – 6,500)*

Redmi 6A is a mid-range smartphone packed with exceptional configuration.

Driven by 12nm high-performance processor, wide full-screen display, good quality camera and slim design. This budget smartphone from Xiaomi falls under the tag of reasonably priced mobiles with noteworthy features.

Moving on from the traditional black, Redmi 6A is available in different colour variants such as Gold, Grey and Rose Gold.

Specifications:

• Mediatek helio A22, 2.0 GHz quad core processor
• 3000mAh battery capacity
• 13 MP rear camera | 5 MP front camera
• 13.8 centimeters (5.45-inch) HD + multi-touch capacitive touchscreen with 1440 x 720 pixels resolution, 295 ppi pixel density and 18:9 aspect ratio
• Memory, Storage and SIM: 2GB RAM | 16GB internal memory expandable up to 256GB | Dual SIM (nano+nano) dual-standby (4G+4G)
• Android v8.1 operating system with 2.0GHz Mediatek Helio A22 quad core processor
• 3000mAH lithium-ion battery

Redmi 6 Pro (INR 8,990 – 10,000)*

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is the newest budget smartphone loaded with advanced features.

Packed with an excellent camera capable of capturing quality images, HD videos and a good battery backup, this smartphone is one of the best picks for budget buyers.

Specifications

• 12 MP+5 MP dual rear camera | 5 MP front facing camera
• 14.833 centimeters (5.84-inch) capacitive touchscreen with 2280 x 1080 pixels resolution, 432 ppi pixel density
• Memory, Storage & SIM: 3GB RAM | 32GB storage expandable up to 256GB with dedicated slot | Dual nano SIM with dual standby (4G+4G)
• Android v8.1 Oreo operating system with 2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa core processor, Adreno 506 GPU
• 4000 lithium-polymer battery
• 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories, including batteries from the date of purchase
• Box also includes: Adapter, USB cable, Warranty card, User guide, SIM insertion tool and Back cover

Realme U1 (INR 9,999)*

The latest smartphone by Oppo’s sub-brand Realme is packed with wonderful features in a reasonable price bracket.

The device sports a bezel-less display with a Capacitive Touchscreen that supports multi-touch functionality. Realme U1 is equipped with powerful hardware configuration, specifically the advanced processor from MediaTek.

Specifications

• 13 MP+2 MP dual rear camera | 25 MP front camera
• 16.002 centimeters (6.3-inch) FHD+ multi-touch capacitive touchscreen with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution, 409 ppi pixel density
• Memory, Storage and SIM: 3GB | 32GB internal memory expandable up to 256GB
• Dual SIM (nano+nano) dual-standby (4G+4G)
• Android v8.1 Oreo based on Funtouch OS 5.2 operating system with 2.1GHz MediaTek Helio P70 octa core processor
• 3500mAH lithium-ion battery
• 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories, including batteries from the date of purchase

Samsung Galaxy M10 (INR 7,990 – 8,990)*

Launched in February 2019, Samsung Galaxy M10 is an ultimate choice in the mid-range category of smartphones.

This one is no less than a premium phone, packed with exciting features and specifications such as face unlock, fingerprint scanner, dual VoLTE and Widevine L1 certification to name a few.

Specifications

• 13 MP+5 MP ultra-wide angle dual camera with 5MP f2.0 front camera
• The internet usage time is 15 hours for 3G as well as 19 hours for LTE
• Video playback time is 17 hours and audio playback time is 84 hours
• 15.8cm (6.22″) HD+ Infinity V Display with 90% screen ratio
• 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory expandable up to 512GB in a dedicated slot
• Fast face unlock
• 3400 mAh lithium-ion battery
• Dual SIM (nano+nano) with dual standby and dual VoLTE
• 1.6GHz Exynos 7870 octa-core processor | Android Oreo v8.1 OS
• 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories, including batteries from the date of purchase

Moto E5 Plus (INR 7,872 – 9,698)*

Moto E5 Plus from Motorola comes with a 6-inch display and a resolution of 720 X 1,440 pixels.

Powered by 1.4GHz quad-core processor, Moto E5 Plus is packed with a 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. You can also expand the storage upto 128GB via a micro SD card. On the camera front, the Moto E5 Plus is equipped with a 12MP primary camera on the rear and a 5MP front camera for selfie addicts.

The Moto E5 Plus has a powerful 5,000 mAh non-removable battery and runs on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system.

A dual-SIM smartphone, Moto E5 Plus gives you the option to insert two Nano-SIMs. As far as the dimensions are concerned, it measures 161.90 height x 75.30 width x 9.35 thickness and weighs 200 gm.

Specifications

• Camera: 12 MP Rear camera with Laser auto focus and LED flash | 5 MP front camera with flash
• Display: 15.21 cm (6-inches) HD+ Max Vision IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with 720×1440 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio
• Memory, Storage & SIM: 3GB RAM | 32GB storage expandable up to 128GB with dedicated slot
• Dual nano SIM with dual standby (4G+4G)
• Operating System and Processor: Android 8.0 Oreo operating system with 1.4GHz Snapdragon 430 Octa Core Processor
• Battery: 5000 mAH lithium Polymer battery with 10W rapid charging
• 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories, including batteries from the date of purchase.

Honor 9N (INR 9,990)*

Honor 9N mobile features a 5.84″ (14.83 cm) display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and runs on Android v8.0 (Oreo) operating system.

The device is powered by Octa core (2.36 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53 + 1.7 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) processor paired with 3GB RAM. As far as the battery goes, it comes with a 3000 mAh battery. Also, the rear camera has a 13 MP + 2 MP camera.

Other sensors include light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer and compass. So, does it have a fingerprint sensor? Yes, it does.

For graphical performance that can make games run smoothly, this phone has a Mali-T830 MP2 GPU. On board storage is at 32 GB with the option to expand the memory by Yes Up to 256 GB. Not to forget, the phone is quite light and comfortable to use as its 7.7 mm slim and weighs 152 grams.

Specifications

• 13MP+2MP dual camera and 16MP front facing camera
• 14.83 centimeters (5.84-inch) multi-touch capacitive touchscreen with 2280 x 1080 pixels resolution 16M color support
• Memory, Storage & SIM: 4GB RAM | 64GB storage expandable up to 256GB| Dual SIM with dual standby (4G+4G)
• Android v8 Oreo operating system with 2.36GHz + 1.7GHz Kirin 659 octa core processor
• 3000mAH lithium-polymer battery
• Box also includes: Charger, USB Cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Eject Tool, Protective Case
• 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase

Redmi Y3 (INR 9,999)*

Xiaomi recently launched its 32-megapixel ‘Super Selfie’ camera smartphone Redmi Y3 in India. The handset is available on Amazon.in, Mi.com, Mi Home, Mi Stores and Mi retail partners.

Specifications:

• 12MP+2MP dual rear camera | 32MP front facing camera
• 15.9004 centimeters (6.26-inch) with 1520 x 720 pixels resolution, 269 ppi pixel density
• Memory, Storage and SIM: 3GB RAM | 32GB internal memory expandable up to 512GB | Dual SIM (nano+nano) dual-standby (4G+4G)
• Android Pie v9.0 operating system with 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 octa core processor, Adreno 506
• 4000mAH lithium-ion battery
• Box also includes: Adapter, USB cable, warranty card, user guide, SIM insertion tool, back cover
• 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories, including batteries from the date of purchase

Nokia 3310 (INR 3,199 – 3,440)*

The custom designed user interface in the Nokia 3310 brings a fresh look to a classic, whilst the 2.4 polarized and curved screen window makes for better readability in sunlight.

Specification

• 2 MP primary camera
• 6.1 centimeters (2.4-inch) display with 240 x 320 pixels resolution
• Series 30+ processor, 16MB RAM, 128MB internal memory expandable up to 32GB and dual SIM
• 1200mAH lithium-ion battery
• 1 year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories, including batteries from the date of purchase

If you are planning to purchase one of these, we recommend you buy the device along with the Onsitego Extended Warranty or Damage Protection plan to ensure the long life of your device.

The service is hassle free, as Onsitego offers a free pick & drop service at your doorstep along with the 14 or 21 days repair or replacement guarantee. If we can’t repair it in time, you get a replacement.

The Extended Warranty Plan starts as soon as the manufacturer’s warranty ends, while the Spills and Drops / Damage Protection Plan starts from the day you buy the plan.

*Please note that product prices and availability are subject to change.