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.
Although there have been some interesting recent launches such as the Realme 3, some of best options in this price category have been around for a few months already. We’ve compiled a list of the best smartphones you can buy today at under Rs. 10,000, which includes options from brands such as Asus, Nokia, Honor, Lenovo and Infinix, to name a few. We’ve restricted this list to phones priced at between Rs. 7,000 and Rs. 10,000, and have been reviewed by us here at Gadgets 360.
Take a look at our picks for the best phones under Rs. 10,000 below.
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Infinix Hot 11S
The Infinix Hot 11S is a gamer-focussed smartphone for those on a tight budget. It offers a high-refresh-rate display that gamers will appreciate, and a decent budget SoC that’s capable of some mid-level gaming.
While the plastic body looks elegant, it has a glossy coating which feels cheap and is a smudge magnet. The display on the other hand is quite good at resisting fingerprints. The large display makes this phone a bit unwieldy, and one-handed use is impossible.
The large display is accompanied by stereo speakers. They work well for gaming and are sufficiently loud. Streaming movies was limited to SD resolution thanks to the limited Widevine L3 certification.
Battery life is excellent, and charging is quick too, which makes this smartphone good for casual users and those seeking a gaming experience on a tight budget.
| Infinix Hot 11S Specifications | |
| Display | 6.78-inch, 1,080×2,480 pixels |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 50MP + 2MP + AI |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
Realme C31
| realme C31 Specifications | |
| Display | 6.52-inch, 720×1600 pixels |
| Processor | Unisoc T612 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 13MP + 2MP + Monochrome |
| Front Camera | 5MP |
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| Motorola Moto E40 Specifications | |
| Display | 6.50-inch, 720×1600 pixels |
| Processor | Unisoc T700 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 48MP + 2MP + 2MP |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
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Realme Narzo 50A
The Realme Narzo 50A is positioned a bit higher than the Narzo 30A. However, the newer Narzo 50A offers only a slightly improved camera, in terms of hardware. Its body is made of plastic, but it’s quite large and bulky at 207g.
While the competition offers full-HD+ high refresh rate displays, Realme has used a fairly basic HD+ display. The low resolution did not hamper the viewing experience, but the lack of HD streaming support meant that most video content did not look sharp, so it’s definitely not the best option when it comes to watching movies.
The 50-megapixel primary rear camera may look good on paper, but it falls short of expectations even when shooting in daylight. The macro camera is solely there to fill up the spec sheet.
Battery life is where this smartphone truly excels. The Narzo 50A easily managed two days on a single charge with some camera usage, video streaming and gaming. Casual users can experience even better battery life, but charging the phone to a 100 percent takes over three hours.
| Realme Narzo 50A Specifications | |
| Display | 6.50-inch, 720×1600 pixels |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery Capacity | 6000mAh |
| Rear Camera | 50MP + Black and White Lens + 2MP |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
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