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Here are the top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000 in India this month read more
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After having explored smartphones costing all the way up to a lac Rupees, it is time to reset our budget back to Rs 10,000 and look at the best options at this price point. The feature list of phones under 10K has been getting impressive by the month. At first it was more RAM being added, then 50MP cameras and now we even have 5G-ready phones and one with 256GB storage too in this segment. Without further ado, here are the top 5 smartphones you should look at closely if you are on a tight budget.
Best phones to buy under Rs 10,000 in India
Poco C65
Let’s start with the top variant of the Poco C65 which offers maximum storage and a generous amount of RAM. The first of the two Poco phones in this list is a well-rounded device in terms of looks and features. It is a slim and stylish phone with a pleasant design. Powered by a Mediatek Helio G85 chip, you get 8GB RAM and 256GB internal (expandable) storage; that is rare in this budget.
It has a large 6.74-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 90 Hz refresh rate, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The rear camera department has a 50MP main camera with PDAF, accompanied by a 2MP macro camera. You also get an 8MP camera at the front to take care of selfies and video calls. The phone’s 5000 mAh battery lasts close to two days of moderate use and supports 18W fast charging. The Poco C65 runs Android 13 with MIUI 14.
Poco C65 price in India: Rs 8,999 for 8GB RAM/256GB storage
Poco M6 Pro 5G
The Poco M6 Pro 5G is the other Poco phone in the list that’s actually better than the C65 on almost all counts except RAM and internal storage, and it’s 5G-ready too. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip, and you get 6GB RAM along with 128GB internal storage. This phone has a large 6.79-inch Full HD+ display with a 90 Hz refresh rate, and the screen is protected against scratches by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass.
The Poco M6 Pro 5G has two cameras at the back comprising a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor. An 8MP selfie camera is located in a punch hole at the top of the screen. This phone has a 5000 mAh battery that lasts over a day and a half of moderate use, and the company bundles a 22.5W fast charger to charge it briskly. The phone runs Android 13 with MIUI 14. This phone is IP53 rated dust and splash-resistant; a feature that will be handy in the current weather.
Poco M6 Pro 5G price in India: Rs 9,999 for 6GB RAM/128GB storage
Realme Narzo N55
The Realme Narzo N55 remains a very good option in this budget with a solid feature set and stylish design. It is probably the slimmest option in this list measuring less than 8 mm in thickness. It sports a large 6.72-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Mediatek Helio G88 chip, and you get 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage that can be expanded further using a microSD card. This phone runs Android 13 with Realme UI 4.0.
The photography department here flaunts a 64MP primary camera with PDAF that does most of the heavy lifting as it is accompanied only by a 2MP depth sensor. The 8MP front camera does a decent job with selfies and video calls. The Realme Narzo N55 has a 5000 mAh battery that keeps the phone powered for over a day and a half of moderate use. Even better, the company bundles a 33W VOOC fast charger to juice it up briskly; a rare but great feature to have in this budget.
Realme Narzo N55 price in India: Rs 9,999 for 6GB RAM/128GB storage
Redmi 12
The Redmi 12 is another good option under 10K, and one of the rare ones to offer a glass back instead of plastic. It also has an IP53 rating for dust and splash resistance. The phone is powered by a Mediatek Helio G88 chip with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal (expandable) storage. It has a large 6.79-inch Full HD+ display providing ample real estate for productivity and media consumption. It has 550 nits peak brightness and a 90 Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling in compatible apps.
This Xiaomi phone has three cameras at the back with a combination of a 50MP main camera with PDAF, an 8MP ultra-wide shooter and a 2MP macro camera. You also get an 8MP selfie camera at the front. The phone’s 5000 mAh battery lasts close to two days of moderate use and supports 18W fast charging with a 22.5W fast charger bundled in the package. The Redmi 12 runs Android 13 with MIUI 14.
Redmi 12 price in India: Rs 8,999 for 6GB RAM/128GB storage
Lava Blaze 5G
The Lava Blaze 5 is the other 5G-ready phone in this list, and there’s more to it. This phone too has an attractive design with a glass back. It is powered by a Meditek Dimensity 700 chip that may be a little old but pretty good in this budget. You get 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage that can be expanded further with a microSD card. The phone has a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. Its 5000 mAh battery keeps the phone running for over a day and a half of normal use, and supports 10W charging.
The photography department on the Lava Blaze 5G is helmed by a 50MP primary camera with PDAF and a 2MP macro camera. An 8MP front camera handles selfies and video calls. Another key aspect of this phone is its clean and stock Android UI without any ads or bloatware, which is great to see in this or for that matter any segment. The phone launched with Android 12 and is upgradeable to Android 13 at least.
Lava Blaze 5G price in India: Rs 9,799 for 6GB RAM/128GB storage
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