Best Phones Under Rs.10000

We all love a good budget phone, don’t we! In this era of smartphones, when companies are targeting the range between Rs 5000 and Rs 10000, it is the ideal time to buy a smartphone. A trend is catching up in the country, where smartphone users are switching to new latest phones within 6 to 8 months of usage. With the pace the smartphone brands such as Xiaomi, Lenovo, Motorola, Coolpad and few other brands launching their devices, they give consumers a reason to switch. If you are planning to switch your smartphone and your budget is below 10000, then, we have curated a list of Best phones under 10000 for your convenience.

Below find the best phones priced between Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000:

Best Mobiles Under 10,000

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Features 2GB RAM and a Snapdragon 625 Octa-core processor

A 5.5-inch full HD display unit brings an image to life

That complete feeling you get when you hold a device which is just perfectly designed for you. Yes, that is the feeling you will get when you hold a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. Considering the price it comes at, the handset pretty much gives you the magical feeling of owning a premium device at an inexpensive rate. For Rs 9,999 you will get a 2GB RAM and 32GB storage on board variant of the Redmi Note 4. Boasting a 5.5-inch Full HD vibrant display, it is perfect for streaming the latest season of House of Cards on Netflix.

Now consume as much as videos you like on-the-go without worrying about battery life since it comes with 4100 mAh capacity battery. There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa-core processor, which makes carrying out multitasking quite easy. In the optics department, the phablet from Xiaomi sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.

Xiaomi Redmi 4

4100 mAh battery for uninterrupted smartphone usage

Octa-core processor with high speed RAM for seamless experience

There is another smartphone that is worthy to be added to this list. It’s Xiaomi Redmi 4! The most recent launch from the house of Xiaomi. It is the successor to the widely sold Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime. The new device defines the budget range as it comes equipped with a fingerprint sensor on rear, beautiful unibody metal body and several other specifications that you would love to own. When a smartphone with the 5-inch display can pack a 4100 mAh capacity battery and still pull off the sleek look, then you should believe in the impossible.

The Redmi 4 packs in a powerhouse Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, which is an Octa-core processor. The latest 400 Series chipset from the Qualcomm brings better performance and less power consumption. Coupled with a variety of RAM and storage options, this handset is a perfect example of demand and supply. In terms of optics, it boasts 13-megapixel rear camera with PDAF technology, thus, allowing faster object focusing. It promises crisp and vivid images.  

Coolpad Note 5 Lite

3GB RAM with Android Marshmallow OS

Mali 720 GPU for processing high graphic files

Looking for a Selfie Expert in the budget range? Coolpad Note 5 Lite is your best option. Here you get an 8-megapixel selfie snapper with LED Flashlight support. Capture vivid selfies with your friends and family and become the social geek you always meant to be. Protecting your data on a smartphone from prying eyes has become easier with a fingerprint lock. Talking about the processing power, the Note 5 Lite comes equipped with Quad-core MediaTek processor, which in accordance with Mali 720 GPU offers decent performance for gaming and visual treating movies.

Enjoy the latest movie trailers and songs on-the-go on YouTube app on your Note 5 Lite. It promises smooth software experience on Cool UI 8.0, which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The processor is coupled with a 3GB RAM and 16GB storage, which can be expanded up to 64GB via microSD card. The battery life on this device promises to last a day easily with 2500 mAh capacity. But honestly, it might fall a short, unless the device is optimized regularly.

Lenovo K6 Power

Features a large 4000 mAh battery

128GB inhouse storage for storing all your media files

The smartphone manufacturers have newly found a love for their budget consumers. You can notice that as many brands are releasing their devices with the high capacity battery. Battery life is one of the most hated aspects of an Android phone over the year. But some of the smartphone brands like Lenovo is trying to empower their budget consumers with smartphones sporting high capacity battery. So, that they won’t have to carry a power bank, as portable chargers are usually heavy to carry around.

Apart from offering 4000 mAh capacity battery, the K6 Power is equipped with several interesting features like high-performance chipset, impressive camera setup, high RAM, and storage capacity. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 ensures you have a smooth multitasking process. The Octa-core chipset is power efficient as well. There is a 3GB RAM, 32GB storage on board with expandable capability up to 128GB. The camera department is equipped with 13MP and 8MP sensors on the rear and back, respectively. Keep your audios, videos and all your app data safe with fingerprint lock on K6 Power smartphone.

Moto E3 Power

3500 mAh battery for longer battery backup

2GB RAM and Android Marshmallow OS for seamless computing

As the name suggests, Moto E3 Power is yet another smartphone holding high capacity battery inside. If you are looking for a budget smartphone with pure Android experience and good battery life, then, E3 Power is the only best choice you have got. The American company, which is now owned by the Chinese electronics manufacturer, Lenovo is one of the leading brands in India with high customer satisfaction. Sporting the regular look, the Moto E3 Power isn’t a fancy phone with the all-metal body design. But instead, it is a phone with traditional removable back cover and plastic back.

The budget Moto handset is powered by a MediaTek Quad-core processor with clock speed of 1.0 GHz. Coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, the storage can be increased up to 32GB via microSD card. The camera department boasts 8-megapixel rear sensor with LED Flash, while the front sensor is of 5-megapixel. Coming to the USP of the device, it packs in 3500 mAh capacity battery with TurboPower charging support. Additionally, the device comes with a water repellent nano-coating, it would be helpful during accidental water spill on your E3 power. The device won’t get damaged.   

Upcoming Mobiles below 10,000

Nokia 3

All metal body frame for tensile strength

Android OS

Nokia is a company that everyone is waiting for to get back in the game. With the announcement earlier this year in February at MWC in Barcelona, the company has got all of us excited. They are said to reveal their entry level Android handset aptly named Nokia 3. Sporting beautiful polycarbonate body, the upcoming handset from Nokia is all ready to set fire on stage. A precision machine aluminum frame makes it a sturdy device as claimed by the company. For budget go-getters, this is a perfect handset, they can enjoy a polarized 5-inch HD display sculpted for on-the-go video browsing. The USP of the device apart from the fact it comes from one of the most trusted smartphone makers, is that it offers a clean and clutter-free Android Nougat experience. The company promises frequent updates, which is something one should look forward to.

There is a Quad-core processor handling the multitasking on the new Nokia budget phone. The chipset is coupled with 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage and support expansion of storage up to 128GB via microSD card. Nokia has always been proud of the camera they have provided in earlier models. It is the same case for their new set of devices including Nokia 3. The optics department has an 8MP camera on rear and front as well. Integrated by a 2630 mAh capacity battery, it should be able to pull off a day’s charge on above average usage.  

Moto E4 Plus

A never before 5000 mAh battery unit

Larger 5.5-inch display unit when compared to its successor

Android Nougat OS

We may have a phablet in the house! Motorola’s Moto E4 Plus is another upcoming mobile, which might be launched by the end of June or mid-July. The release date is unconfirmed, but you will certainly like what Motorola has kept in store for the budget hoggers. The E4 Plus is supposed to be the successor to the E3 Power, which was launched last year. The new budget handset from Moto looks promising with improved battery capacity of 5000 mAh. Yes, that’s a huge battery! Because this time the screen is bigger at 5.5-inch (HD).

Boasting the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat experience with Moto Actions customization, it will be a resourceful experience. The brand is believed to offer some features like NFC, which are rare on handsets in this budget. The processor, RAM, and storage won’t have many modifications. The chipset will be a Quad-core MediaTek capable to clock at 1.3 GHz. It would be coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage with provision to expand storage space via microSD card. The USP of the device is that it will come with whooping 5000 mAh capacity battery. The company hasn’t shared details whether it will come with TurboPower charging or not.

Huawei Y6 (2017)

Android Nougat OS for a multi window experience

13+5MP camera unit with dual tone flash

Huawei is not known to a provider of good phones in the budget category, but this year they have made a good one. The Huawei Y6 (2017) was officially announced by the company as a successor to the device which goes by the same name. The Y6 is the new handset in the Y Series handsets from Huawei. Still running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow based EMUI, the upcoming Y6 smartphone is a perfect example of outdated OS. While their Y7 handset comes with Android 7.0 Nougat, the upcoming 2017 edition of the Y6 is coming with two-year-old Android OS. However, other hardware specifications make it a decent candidate in the budget segment.

Packing 2GB RAM and 16GB storage with an expansion slot, storage can be increased up to 128GB. Talking about the processing power, the latest MediaTek 6737T processor is integrated on the handset. Housing a 3000 mAh capacity battery, this handset promises a day’s charge, all thanks to the software optimization. The optics department flourishes with a 13-megapixel sensor with dual-tone LED Flash. The selfie camera is of 5-megapixel which is supported by a LED Flash.    

Honor 6A

2/3GB RAM variants with 16/32GB RAM

Adreno 505 GPU to process high graphic content games

Honor is an exclusive online brand of Huawei. Over the years of its presence in markets like China, India, Europe, USA and many more regions, the brand has made quite a mark. The Honor 6A is their upcoming handset in the budget category. It would be coming in four color variants including Gold, Silver, Pink and Blue. The all metal unibody handset from the Honor makes for an amazing budget handset. In China, the device has already been announced, while other regions have been waiting for announcement of release and availability of purchase.

As we move on to talk about the specifications of the handset, it can be noticed that Honor 6A would be competing directly with Xiaomi’s Redmi 4. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-core processor, the smartphone is all set to offer high-end gaming with the support of Adreno 505. Coupled with 2GB/3GB RAM and 16GB/32GB storage options, there is a provision to increase storage up to 128GB. The 6A has an advantage in terms of the interface as it is based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The battery capacity on this device is at 3020 mAh. The camera department is embraced by a 13MP rear module and 5MP front module. It is a perfect handset for people looking best of software and hardware experience in one handset.   

Vivo Y25

Entry level budget smartphone from the house of Vivo

1GB RAM &  16GB ROM which is expandable up to 128GB

Vivo is a Chinese smartphone maker, which is owned by BBK Electronics. The brand has a strong offline presence in India. While the company launches almost every device immediately in India, there are few models which come late. The Y55 is one such model Vivo might be launching in India after it released in Malaysia in March this year. The budget handsets in India have seen a lot of improvements, but keeping in mind Vivo is an offline brand, there is a whole different group of people looking to purchase handset offline in India. The Y55 is a smartphone for them. The upcoming handset from Vivo packs in a small 4.5-inch compact display with 854 x 480-pixel resolutions. It comes powered by a Quad-core processor with a clock speed of 1.3 GHz. It is coupled with 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, which can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card slot.

The optics department sports a 5-megapixel sensor on the rear with Flash support, while a 2-megapixel sensor on the front for selfies. The operating system is customized by Vivo, which is based on Android 5.1 Lollipop. Now that is something company should have thought before. It is unknown whether the FunTouch UI would be upgraded to at least Android 6.0 Marshmallow based OS. The battery capacity of the device is at 1900 mAh, which ideally be sufficient to last a day.