Updated in September 2020.
Nowadays, phones are getting cheaper day by day and so are their price ranges. The price segment of phones under Rs. 10000 in India is highly competitive for smaller brands as there are not many flagship devices in this range. There are a large number of options in the sub-10000 price range, as a result many get confused while choosing a phone in this budget. We have shortlisted top 5 such phones which are best in specs and value for money.
These mobile phones which we consider are the best option under Rs 10,000 in India are editorially chosen, which means this is not a paid post.
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Redmi 9 Prime
Last time Xiaomi launched a Redmi smartphone with ‘Prime’ moniker was way back in August 2016 on the Redmi 3. The brand’s latest offering, the Redmi 9 Prime is the successor to last year’s Redmi 8. The device packs impressive specifications at an aggressive price tag. It features a 6.53-inch FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch. The screen is shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 against accidental damages and scratches. The smartphone sports quad-rear cameras consisting of 13 megapixel main shooter, an 8 MP wide-angle lens, a 5MP macro unit and a 2MP depth sensor. Upfront, it is fitted with an 8MP selfie snapper.
Under the hood, the Redmi 9 Prime is powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 processor coupled with 4GB RAM. It is offered in either 64GB or 128GB storage configurations. There is a microSD card slot for additional storage needs. The smartphone is backed by a 5,020mAh battery unit and runs on Android 10 with MIUI 11 on the top. Connectivity options on the phone include USB-C port, dual 4G VoLTE, IR Blaster, VoWiFi support, WiFi and Bluetooth.
The Redmi 9 Prime 4GB+64GB is priced at Rs 9,999 while the 4GB+128GB configuration retails at Rs 11,999. The smartphone is available for purchase on Amazon. It is also the only phone from a top-tier manufacture that has a Full-HD display, so an obvious recommendation.
Realme Narzo 10A
The Realme Narzo 10A comes second in our list of top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000. It offers a 6.4-inch HD+ display and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. In the imaging department, the smartphone sports a triple camera setup on the back consisting of 13MP+2MP+2MP and a 5MP front-facing camera. The Narzo 10A is equipped with a Helio G70 SoC with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The smartphone draws its power from a 5,000mAh battery unit with reverse charging feature.
The 3GB+32GB costs Rs 8,999 while the 4GB+64GB option is priced at Rs 9,999. The Realme Narzo 10A can be purchased from Flipkart.
Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro
The Infinix Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro are the first smartphones to offer punch-hole display in the under Rs-10k price segment. Both smartphones offer 6.6-inch HD+ display with 90.5 percent screen-to-body ratio. There is a conventional fingerprint scanner and a quad-camera setup of 13MP main sensor, 2MP depth unit, 2MP macro lens and a low-light unit. However, the Pro model sports a 48MP main sensor. Both devices are fitted with an 8MP selfie shooter housed in a punch-hole cutout.
Both the Hot 9 and Hot 9 Pro are powered by Helio P22 chipset. The smartphones pack 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage. They also run on a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging.
The Infinix Hot 9 is priced at Rs 8,499 while the Pro model costs Rs 9,499. The smartphones can be purchased from Flipkart.
Motorola One Macro
Lenovo-owned Motorola used to offer some excellent devices in the sub-10k price segment. The Motorola One Macro is an impressive offering. It packs a 6.2-inch HD+ display with IPX2 water repellent rating. The back panel houses a fingerprint scanner embedded in the batwing Motorola logo. On the optics front, as the name suggests, the smartphone comes with a dedicated 2MP macro camera along with a 13MP primary and 2MP depth sensor. The Motorola One Macro sports an 8MP selfie camera.
The Motorola One Macro is equipped with a MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. It is coupled with 4GB RAM and the device offers 64GB onboard storage which is expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card. Software-wise, the smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie with a stock UI. The Motorola One Macro is backed by a 4,000mAh battery unit.
The Motorola One Macro retails at Rs 9,999 and can be purchased from Amazon.
Samsung Galaxy M01s
For consumers who are looking for top-tier reputed brands, there’s Samsung Galaxy M01s. It is a decent smartphone. The device features a 6.2-inch waterdrop screen with HD+ resolution. It offers a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and face recognition for security. On the audio front, the smartphone is equipped with Dolby Atmos surround sound.
On the back, the Galaxy M01s sports 13MP primary camera paired with a 2MP depth sensor. Upfront, the smartphone is fitted with an 8MP selfie snapper
The Galaxy M01s houses MediaTek Helio P22 octa-core processor. It packs 3GB RAM and offers 32GB onboard storage expandable up to 512GB via microSD card. The smartphone runs on a 4,000mAh battery unit and ships with Android 10 out of the box.
The Galaxy M01s carries a price tag of Rs 9,999 and can be purchased from leading online platforms like Amazon.
