Updated in September 2020.
The under- Rs 8k smartphone market in India is very crowded. There are plenty of brands offering devices with decent specifications in the price bracket. The smartphones are ideally suited for budget or first-time users. With more competitors in the market, each OEM is struggling for your attention and this attention is won by providing more at a lower cost.
To make it easier for you, we have curated a list of top five smartphones under Rs 8,000 that you should consider.
This is not a sponsored post and all smartphones under Rs 8000 in this list are editorially chosen.
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Realme C11
The Realme C11 is an entry-level smartphone packed with decent specifications. It features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch. The brand claims that the smartphone offers a screen-to-body ratio of 88.7 percent. The Realme C11 sports a square-shaped camera module on the back but it lacks a fingerprint scanner. The device can be availed in Rich Green and Rich Grey colours.
The Realme C11 is equipped with an Helio G35 SoC coupled with a 2GB RAM. It packs 32GB onboard storage expandable via a microSD card slot. The smartphone is fuelled by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging as well as reverse charging feature.
Software-wise, the Realme C11 runs Realme UI 1.0 based on Android 10.
In the camera department, the Realme C11 features dual rear camera setup consisting of a 13MP main sensor accompanied by a 2MP portrait lens. On the front, the device is fitted with a 5MP selfie snapper. Connectivity options on the smartphone include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, micro-USB and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Redmi 8A Dual
The Redmi 8A Dual is an upgraded variant of the Redmi 8A. Xiaomi had launched the smartphone earlier this year. The smartphone comes with a 6.22-inch display bearing an HD+ resolution and a Gorilla Glass 5 on the top. It lacks a fingerprint scanner and instead relies on face unlock for security. The Redmi 8A Dual features an 8MP front-facing camera. As the name suggests, the smartphone has a dual rear camera setup of 13MP and 2MP sensors. It supports FHD video recording.
Internally, the Redmi 8A Dual houses a Snapdragon 439 processor. It packs up to 3GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The smartphone draws its power from a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 18W charging via USB-C port.
The Redmi 8A Dual 2GB+16GB variant is priced at Rs 7,499 and can be purchased from Amazon. If you can stretch your budget a little, the 3GB+32GB and 3GB+64GB models cost Rs 8,299 and Rs 8,999 respectively.
Tecno Spark 6 Air
The Tecno Spark 6 Air was launched in July this year. The device sports a large 7-inch screen with waterdrop notch and an HD+ resolution. The back panel is home to a rectangular camera module and fingerprint scanner. The smartphone can be availed in Comet Black and Ocean Blue gradient colours.
On the optics front, the Tecno Spark 6 Air comes with a 13MP primary camera paired with a secondary sensor. It features an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calling.
The Tecno Spark 6 Air runs on an Helio A22 processor. It packs 2GB RAM and offers 32GB native storage with microSD card slot for additional expansion. The smartphone ships with Android 10 Go edition with HiOS 6.2 on the top. The Tecno Spark 6 Air is backed by a 6,000mAh battery unit. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, microUSB and a 3.5mm jack.
The Tecno Spark 6 Air costs Rs 7,999 and can be purchased from Amazon.
Samsung Galaxy M01 Core
The Samsung Galaxy M01 Core is ideal for first-time smartphone buyers for basic usage. The smartphone comes with an HD+ display measuring 5.3-inches with top and bottom bezels. The device is offered in Black, Blue and Red colour options with a texturized back panel.
The Galaxy M01 Core features an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie snapper upfront. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek 6739 processor. It is offered in two RAM and storage configurations of 1GB + 16GB and 2GB + 32GB. The smartphone runs Android Go that is designed for devices with 1GB RAM or less. Samsung says that the Galaxy M01 Core comes with ‘Make in India’ features like suggest notifications, smart paste and intelligent photos. The device also comes with dark mode integration. A 3,000mAh battery unit fitted inside keeps the Galaxy M01 Core running.
The Galaxy M01 Core base variant is priced at Rs 5,499 while the 2GB+32GB variant costs Rs 6,499.
