With each passing month, companies have been offering more new features in smartphones under Rs. 10,000. Features like metal unibody, up to 16MP cameras, Full HD displays, and fingerprint sensors – all these have become standard on phones under Rs. 10,000 now. In such a scenario, it becomes a little difficult to compare them to find out which is the best smartphone under Rs. 10,000. To make it easier for you, we have gone through most of the smartphones launched in 2017 and made a comprehensive list of the best smartphones under Rs. 10,000.
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Xiaomi launched its latest budget smartphone in India Redmi 5A dubbed as “Desh ka Smartphone”. The phone was launched starting at just Rs. 4,999. With some good features, the Redmi 5A has become very popular in the budget segment.
Key Specifications
Display: 5-inch HD IPS LCD 1280 x 720 pixelsHardware: Snapdragon 425 processorMemory: 2GB or 3GB RAM, 16GB or 32GB of internal storageFront Camera: 5MP with f/2.2 apertureRear Camera: 13MP with f/2.2 aperture and an LED flashBattery: 3,000mAh
Nokia 3
Nokia 3 is one of the first three Android phones that HMD Global has unveiled this year. Nokia 3 was launched in February at MWC 2017 this year, and it came to India in June. The Nokia 3 is a good phone in this segment because of features like HD display with metal body, a quad-core MediaTek 6737 processor, stock Android 7.0 Nougat and a 2,630mAh battery. Overall, the Nokia 3 has decent specs on paper and also the Nokia branding which is known for its build and battery, making it a reliable option in this price segment.
Key Specifications
Display: 5-inch 720 x 1280p HD, IPS LCD, 16:9, Corning Gorilla GlassHardware: Quad-core MediaTek MT6737 at 1.4 GHz with Mali-T720MP1 GPU.Memory: 2GB RAM, 16GB Storage, Expandable up to 256GBFront Camera: 8MP, f/2.0 apertureRear Camera: 8MP, f/2.0 aperture, LED FlashBattery: 2630 mAh non-removable
Moto C Plus
Lenovo-owned Motorola launched the Moto C Plus in India back in June. The device was announced in May this year, featuring a MediaTek processor and running on Android 7.0 Nougat. The device comes with a 4,000 mAh battery, which is its biggest highlight. Motorola has priced the Moto C Plus at Rs. 6,999.
Key Specifications
Display: 5-inch HD display (1280 x 720 pixels)Hardware: Quad core MediaTek MT6737 processorMemory: 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storageFront Camera: 2 MP with f/2.8 aperture and an LED flashRear Camera: 8 MP with f/2.2 aperture and an LED flashBattery: 4,000 mAh
Xiaomi Redmi Y1
Xiaomi has launched two new selfie-centric smartphones, the Xiaomi Redmi Y1, and the Redmi Y1 Lite in India. With the Redmi Y1, Xiaomi aims to compete with the likes of Oppo and Vivo. The phone comes with a 16MP front-facing camera with a selfie flash. While this is the first time Xiaomi has launched a selfie-centric smartphone, they’ve taken care of the other specifications too.
Key Specifications
Display: 5.5-inch HD display with Corning Gorilla GlassHardware: Snapdragon 435 octa-core processorMemory: 4GB RAM, 64GBFront Camera: 16MP with selfie flashRear Camera: 13MPBattery: 3,080 mAh
Lenovo K8
Lenovo has launched its latest smartphone, Lenovo K8 in India, expanding its K series of smartphones. The new K8 is priced at Rs. 10,499 and available from offline stores across India. It also has good specs including a powerful MediaTek Helio P20 chipset and runs on stock Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box.
Key Specifications
Display: 5.2-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels)Hardware: Octa-core MediaTek Helio P20Memory: 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storageFront Camera: 8MP with LED flashRear Camera: 13MP with PDAF and an LED flashBattery: 4000mAh
Which of the above-mentioned budget phones do you like from 2017? Let us know in the comments below!
