With Smartphones being made available at unbelievable prices, every tech savvy individual is trying to find out which might be the best buy for him or her.
So in this article, we will discuss the top 10 best Smartphone offerings from various manufacturers along with their specifications, raw power, daily usability and value for money, and help you discover the best mobile phones below 10000 Rupees.
So chug along and have a good read!
Some of the Bestseller & Latest Best smartphones for below 10000 rupees in India:
And some more:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 – INR 9,999
Xiaomi is the 2nd most valuable venture backed company in the world, and has the right to be so. They have brought us well engineered gadgets at extremely competitive price tags and have continuously refreshed their line-up. Thus, we welcome the new Redmi Note 4. This handset brings a lot of new features to this category of the best android phones below 10000 Rupees, such as an all metal body and a finger print sensor.
- Specifications: Redmi Note 4 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 64-bit Octa Core 2GHz Processor. The device has two models, the lower of which has 4GB RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt storage and costs INR 9,999. Front camera is a 5MP shooter while the rear comes in at 13MP.
Pros: This dual-SIM dual 4G LTE handset has lot of things going for it. Starting from design, the device looks very solid and has a very nice finish to it. The metal body feels solid and gives the phone a premium look. The phone has a full HD 5.5” screen but the narrow bezels and the curved edges help in single handed usage of the phone. The fingerprint sensor on the back of the device works rather well, and very fast. Performance of the phone is also above decent and coupled with the MI, UI works stutter free.
Cons: If something of a shortcoming must be identified, then it would be the 32GB limit of expandability via SD card. Also, even though the camera is good, it could do with some more sharpness and colour temperature adjustment.
Conclusion: Xiaomi has again launched a winner with the Redmi Note 4, which offers very good value for your money.
Coolpad Note 3 – INR 8,999
Coolpad is among the largest cell phone manufacturers in China, and entered the Indian market around 9 months back. Now they have launched their new phone Coolpad Note 3, and it seems that they have learned quite a lot from their 9 month experience. The device is not a great looker, but feels solid in the hand and sports the conventional 5.5” screen. The bezels are noticeable at best, and the phone has a good feel in hand. Let’s look at the details.
Specifications: This phone comes with an octacore MediaTek MT6753 SoC with maximum frequency of 1.3 Ghz. But the point where the phone really excels is, by offering 3GB of RAM in this price range. The screen is standard 5.5” IPS display with almost 320 ppi. The rear camera is a 13MP shooter and the front has a 5MP unit. Coolpad Note 3 supports dual 4G/LTE sim slots.
Pros: This device packs some serious configuration and features for this prices range. The octacore processor and 3 GB RAM can sail through anything you put it through. The fingerprint sensor, which is becoming the “in” thing nowadays, works well too. The rear camera captures some nicely detailed shots and can be used for some good day time photography.
Cons: Note 3 runs android 5.1 and comes with Coolpad’s own Cool UI skin. This customization over stock android is mediocre at best, and has many ergonomic issues. Ads are squeezed in here and there, and overall you may prefer stock android over cool UI.
Conclusion: It has an overall good performance, and if you can tolerate the Cool UI or flash another ROM, then this phone can be a very good deal for you. Particularly given that, it rightfully belongs in the list of the best mobiles under 10000 Rupees.
Lenovo K3 Note – INR 9,999
Lenovo is a well-known and trusted brand in the Indian smartphone industry, but just kicked into its gears recently with its well priced K series. Well, now we have the new K3 Note and it promises to be quite a bang for the buck. Lenovo has brought the 1080p 5.5” display to this price range, and the phone sports some other cool configuration as well. The phone is average in looks and has a decent build quality, but does not have the premium look that some other phones in this range offer. The phone is large and Lenovo has tried its best to save space around the 5.5” screen, but still it can be a little difficult for single hand usage.
Specifications: Lenovo grabs the eyeballs by using MediaTek 6752 SoC, with eight ARM Cortex-A53 cores all running at 1.7GHz for the Note 3, coupled with 2GB of RAM. The rear camera unit is 13MP and the front has a 5MP sensor. For mobile network it supports 4G LTE on both sim slots simultaneously. The battery is a decent 2300 maH and the phone supports SD cards up to 64 GB.
Pros: The processor on offer with 8 A53 cores is quite a sweet deal. Couple this with 2GB of RAM and Note 3 can handle day to day tasks, multitasking and gaming simultaneously. The good performance is complimented by lots of nice software tweaks in the UI, and the overall experience is pretty intuitive and snappy. The screen and sound quality from the speakers is also pretty good for the price.
Cons: The 2300 maH battery is a weak spot on paper, and this reflects in real life too. With casual gaming and daily tasks, the K3 Note will struggle to last the day. The camera quality is also below average, and the positioning of the rear camera takes some time getting used to.
Conclusion: The performance and refinement in user interface offered by this device can singlehandedly cover the couple of weak spots. Lenovo has again created a fantastic value for money smartphone.
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Micromax Canvas Infinity Pro (Black, 64 GB) – INR 9,999
Micromax is the company which radicalized the budget smartphone market in India. They have huge line up phones, but not all of their models shine through the crowded space.
Welcome the Canvas Pulse 4g. This one is different.
The design is direct and the metal frame with the matte finish head screws on the outside give this phone a really premium and sturdy look. And barring convention, it sports a smaller 5” 720p display which means that this phone can be easily used with one hand.
Specifications: The processor employed is Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 Cortex A53.The phone packs a punch by incorporating 4 GB of RAM, which is fairly new for this segment. The rear camera is a 16MP shooter and 20MP + 8MP Dual Front Camera, and the battery capacity is 3000 maH. One thing to notice is that out of the two sim slots, only one gets 4G/3G.
Pros: The design of this phone is its biggest asset. It is easy to hold, feels solid and premium and the curved edges enhance the overall experience. The buttons are well in reach and the phone can be easily used singlehandedly. The performance of the phone compliments its design, and the processor does a good job along with the RAM to provide a very smooth experience.
Cons: As we have seen before, the major let down is the Micromax UI. It is bundled with unnecessary applications and can be quite an eye sore. The camera quality is also below average. Battery life is also not sufficient, and the phone will likely not survive a day worth of normal usage.
Conclusion: Micromax Canvas Infinity Pro (Black, 64 GB) is a good attempt by the Indian giant with a great design. If you think that you cope with other shortcomings of the design, then you might as well go ahead.
Asus Zenphone Max - INR 9,999
Asus made its presence known in the Indian Market after the introduction of 2nd generation of Zenphones, and has been up to the mark ever since. In a bid to try something new for the budget handset category, Asus has launched Zenphone Max ~ a phone with mammoth 5000 mAh battery. The design of the phone is in line with the Zen series, and the curved back makes the phone easy to hold. The build quality is still a little plastic-y, but overall the phone feels heavy and solid. But does the huge battery alone make this phone good enough? Let’s see.
Specifications: Asus Zenphone Max packs a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, and it comes with 2GB of RAM. Even though it is not the most powerful processor, it is a refined one and can get the job done for day to day use. It has 16 GB of internal storage which can be expanded by Micro SD card. The camera is standard 13MP for rear and 5MP for front, and comes with Asus laser autofocus. The screen is a 720p 5.5” screen. Out of the two sims available, one is 4G enabled and the other supports only 3G.
Pros: The battery life on this phone is huge and can last a day and a half easily. The snapdragon processor is also good enough for the task and can take care of daily tasks and basic games. Overall experience is stutter free and smooth. The camera performance is good in both well-lit and low light situations.
Cons: The battery even though excels, also has a flip side. The phone takes a whopping 5 hours to full charge with the charger provided. The Zen UI by Asus is also filled with Asus apps, and the constant updates are extremely irritating.
Conclusion: Purchase this phone if you need the huge battery life. All other aspects of this phone are average at best.
Lenovo Vive K5 Plus – INR 8,499
Lenovo has been churning out various models to woo new customers. One of their latest handsets is the Vive K5 Plus. This a neat looking device, launched at a price just undercutting their own note series. So, how does it differ? Well, for a start it has a very nice and eye pleasing design. The plastic body has some metal accents which feel nice and premium, and the overall size of the phone is small thanks to the 5” screen.
Specifications: A no-brainer in the list of the best mobile phones under 10000 Rupees, this phone is powered by a mediocre Snapdragon 616 processor supported by 2 GB RAM. The combination is not lethal but can get the job done. The screen is a 5” IPS display with 1080x1920 resolution. The camera is 13MP for the rear and 5MP for the front. Battery size is topped at 2750 mAh, and can be removed to access the dual 4g sim slots and expandable SD card slot.
Pros: The Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus has surprisingly good performance and out matches some of the more expensive smartphones. The overall experience is extremely smooth and apps open and close without any stutter. The build quality is nice too and one handed usage is a breeze. The display and integrated speakers also do a good job.
Cons: The phone gets a little hot when the processor is put to the test continuously. The battery life can also be improved given that this is a 5” smartphone.
Conclusion: Vibe K5 Plus offers good value for money in a small and compact package. The performance is really good for the price and should find many takers with these looks.
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Huawei Honor Holly 2 Plus – INR 8,499
Huawei is another Chinese giant which entered the Indian smartphone market couple of years ago with its Honor range of smartphones. Even though it has received mediocre success, the phones offered by Huawei have been good and deserved better. Honor Holly 2 plus is another attempt by the company to create a stir. It is a well-made smartphone with a very clean and understated design~ something not seen these days.
The plastic and metal used are of good quality and give the phone a nice finish. The phone weighs a little heavy, but that can be attributed to the large 4000 mAh battery.
Specifications: The phone is powered by quad-core MediaTek MT6735P SoC and 2GB of RAM, and comes with 16 GB of storage which can be expanded to 128 GB using a Micro SD card. The screen is a 5” IPS display, and the camera units are standard 13MP for rear and 5MP for front. The main feature is the inclusion of 4000 mAh battery to aide battery life.
Pros: Holly 2 Plus has a very good build quality and feels confident in the hand. The performance is mediocre to decent, and should get you by your day to day tasks. The battery life is very good and should provide more than a day’s worth of usage easily. The quick charge feature also helps and gets the battery to 40% in 30 minutes.
Cons: The camera is really below par when compared to the competition, and needs to be revisited by Huawei. The screen should also be offered with some protective glass.
Conclusion: Honor Holly 2 Plus is good handset with decent value for money. If you can spare the camera and need the battery life on offer, then it can be a pretty good deal.
Acer Liquid Z630s - INR 9,999
Not all American companies have been successful in India, and Acer’s smartphone department can bear testimony for that. But now as the Chinese and Korean players have changed the game, Acer is trying to adapt and launched Acer Liquid Z630s in India. It’s a phone with all the usual feature offered by handsets in this price range. It sports a 5.5” display and has a very curvy back; something reminiscent of the past, but is extremely comfortable to hold. The back plastic also has a textured pattern which makes it easier to hold.
Specifications: This smartphone comes equipped with an octa-core MediaTek processor (MT6753) running at a speed of 1.3GHz. There is 3 GB of Ram on the device, and can be expanded to 64 GB using SD card. The camera on the rear as well as the front comes with an 8 MP sensor, and packs in a 4000 mAh battery.
Pros: The device is very well built and has nice aesthetics, even though it is not stunning to look at. The Acer OS is tuned well with the hardware and gives a great experience. The software itself has nice features included here and there which make the overall experience very intuitive. The battery life will last a day easily, and the on-board 32 GB storage is more than you can need.
Cons: The weird thing with this phone is that even though it is dual sim 4G enabled, it does not support TDD-LTE. This means that 4G networks in India will not work with this device.
Conclusion: Acer has certainly given us a good handset eventually. But the lack of support for Indian 4G networks can be a deal breaker. Apart from that it offers good value for money.
Moto G 3rd Generation – INR 9,999
Motorola revived itself in the Indian market with the launch of the Moto G. 3 years later, the Moto G 3rd generation is still a very good smartphone. Even though it a bit old now, it still has decent punch. This phone has a great build quality, with a beautifully textured back and nice metal framing on the side. It sports a 5” 720p display which imparts it a smaller size and makes it comfortable for single hand usage.
Specifications: It is powered by Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 and has 1 GB RAM along with 8 GB of on-board storage. The rear camera is a 13 MP shooter and the front is a 5 MP unit. It is powered by a 2500 mAh battery and comes with 4G on both the sim slots. The special feature is that it is IP67 approved, which means it can take endure small amounts of water.
Pros: This phone is a quintessential Motorola product, and even though it does not sport the greatest numbers, the user experience is quite good and it can easily conduct the daily tasks. The build quality is awesome, and so is the screen. The speakers also do their part and the battery life is decent too. The camera although not great, is comparable to others in this price range.
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Cons: 1 GB RAM means that the phone will take a hit when multiple apps are open or switched on at the same time.
Conclusion: Even though the numbers are not staggering, everything in this phone works together to create a great experience. It’s like average players getting together to take the team to great heights. And it’s the only one with IP67 rating. With Moto’s brand, this is still quite a deal.
Microsoft Lumia 550 – INR 9,199
Microsoft is one of the titans of the software and IT industry. It truly is a surprise that with all their experience and even after acquiring Nokia, they haven’t been able to ride the heights. Their latest effort with the windows 10 launch and their devices look quite promising. Lumia 550 is their budget windows 10 offering, and appears to be a nice handset. The build quality is amazing and is probably the best you can find in this range.
The phone sports a 4.7” screen and feels solid and confident in your hand. The look of the phone is also similar to other Lumia handsets and looks quite good.
Specifications: Lumia 550 is powered by windows 10 and Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 processor. It also has 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of on board storage which can be expanded using micro SD card up to a whopping 200 GB. The screen has a 720p resolution, and the camera units get 5MP for the front and 2MP for the rear. The battery size is 2100 mAh.
Pros: The build of the phone is great, and even though it can point towards a lack of originality, it does serve the purpose. The main attraction towards windows mobile phones is the seamless connectivity one can achieve between their computer and mobile phone, which this phone serves well. It is aimed at people looking for increasing productivity. The camera quality and the screen are pretty good, and can stand out in this category.
Cons: The windows 10 OS is still buggy, and needs updates before everything is smooth and merry. Battery life can also be a little better.
Conclusion: If you love the windows OS or are looking to increase connectivity between your windows machine and mobile phone, then do have a look at this phone. Else, wait till Microsoft sorts out the bugs in the software.
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Final Conclusion
So, this concludes our list of the best smartphones under 10000 Rupees in india.
Which one will you go for then? Also let us know if there is a phone that we missed out on, but you feel it is worth a mention.
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