The Indian smartphone market registered a revenue of over USD 27 billion for 2021. This is a 27 percent growth year-on-year reflecting the bouncy in the customer appetite for smartphones with latest features. India has one of the largest lower-middle class and middle-class populations as well as boast the cheapest internet rates in the world. The smartphone companies closely study the market segment and have come out with affordable handsets with contemporary features. But given the sheer number of budget models out there, one is bound to get confused with the options at hand. We have come out with a concise list of best smartphones within the range of ₹5000-₹10,000 which will assist you in deciding your pick.
1. Poco M3 (Rs 8,359): It was launched on 3rd February 2021. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 Processor with 6 GB RAM. It has an internal memory of 64 GB (available up to 47.4 GB) and expandable memory up to 512 GB. It has a triple rear camera setup with the primary camera having resolution of 48 MP (wide angle) + 2 MP (depth camera) + 2MP (macro camera). It has an 8 MP front camera and an operating system (OS) of Android v10(Q). The screen size is 16.58 cm. It has a dual sim configuration (SIM1: Nano; SIM2: Nano) and supports 4G network. It has a fingerprint unlock feature and comes in Power Black, Cool Blue, Poco Yellow palette of colours. Screen Size: 6.5" RAM: 6GB Internal Memory:64GB Rear Camera: 48 MP (wide angle) + 2 MP (depth camera) + 2MP (macro camera) Front Camera: 8MP OS: Android v10(Q) Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
2. Moto E40 (INR 9,999): It was launched on 17th October 2021. It comes with a Unisoc T700 Processor with 4 GB RAM. It has an internal memory of 64 GB and expandable memory up to 1 TB. It has a triple rear camera setup with the primary camera having resolution of 48 MP (Primary wide angle) + 2MP (macro camera) + 2MP (Depth camera). It has an 8 MP front camera and an operating system (OS) of Android v11. The screen size is 16.94 cm. It has a dual sim configuration (SIM1: Nano; SIM2: Nano) and supports 4G network. It has a fingerprint unlock feature and comes in Carbon Gray, Pink Clay palette of colours. Screen Size: 6.7" RAM: 4GB Internal Memory:64GB Rear Camera: 48 MP (Primary wide angle) + 2MP (macro camera) + 2MP (Depth camera). Front Camera: 8MP OS: Android v11 Processor: Unisoc T700 Pic: Gizbot
3. Micromax IN Note 1 (INR 9,999): It was launched on 24th November 2020. It comes with a MediaTek Helio G85 Processor with 4 GB RAM. It has an internal memory of 64 GB and expandable memory up to 256 GB. It has a quad rear camera setup with the primary camera having resolution of 48 MP (wide angle) + 5 MP (Wide angle) + 2 MP (depth camera) + 2MP (macro camera). It has a 16 MP front camera and an operating system (OS) of Android v10(Q). The screen size is 16.51 cm. It has a dual sim configuration (SIM1: Nano; SIM2: Nano) and supports 4G network. It has a fingerprint unlock feature and comes in Green, White palette of colours. Screen Size: 6.5" RAM: 4GB Internal Memory:64GB Rear Camera: 48 MP (wide angle) + 5 MP (Wide angle) + 2 MP (depth camera) + 2MP (macro camera) Front Camera: 16MP OS: Android v10(Q) Processor: MediaTek Helio G85 Pic: Gizbot
4. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (INR 9,599): It was launched on 6th August 2020. It comes with a MediaTek Helio G80 Processor with 4 GB RAM. It has an internal memory of 64 GB and expandable memory up to 256 GB. It has a quad rear camera setup with the primary camera having resolution of 13 MP (wide angle) + 8 MP (Ultra-Wide angle) + 2 MP (depth camera) + 2MP (macro camera). It has an 8 MP front camera and an operating system (OS) of Android v10(Q). The screen size is 16.59 cm. It has a dual sim configuration (SIM1: Nano; SIM2: Nano) and supports 4G network. It has a fingerprint unlock feature and comes in Space Blue, Mint Green, Sunrise Flare, Matte Black palette of colours. Screen Size: 6.53" RAM: 4GB Internal Memory:64GB Rear Camera: of 13 MP (wide angle) + 8 MP (Ultra-Wide angle) + 2 MP (depth camera) + 2MP (macro camera) Front Camera: 8MP OS: Android v10(Q) Processor: MediaTek Helio G80 Pic: RenderHub
5. Poco M2 4GB RAM (INR 9,999): It was launched on 21st April 2021. It comes with a MediaTek Helio G80 Processor with 4 GB RAM. It has an internal memory of 64 GB and expandable memory up to 512 GB. It has a quad rear camera setup with the primary camera having resolution of 13 MP (wide angle) + 8 MP (Ultra-Wide angle) + 2 MP (depth camera) + 5MP (macro camera). It has an 8 MP front camera and an operating system (OS) of Android v10(Q). The screen size is 16.59 cm. It has a dual sim configuration (SIM1: Nano; SIM2: Nano) and supports 4G network. It has a fingerprint unlock feature and comes in Mostly Blue, Greyish Black palette of colours. Screen Size: 6.53" RAM: 4GB Internal Memory:64GB Rear Camera: 13 MP (wide angle) + 8 MP (Ultra-Wide angle) + 2 MP (depth camera) + 5MP (macro camera) Front Camera: 8MP OS: Android v10(Q) Processor: MediaTek Helio G80 Pic: Gadgets Now
6. Infinix Hot 10S (INR 9,999): It was launched on 27th May 2021. It comes with a MediaTek Helio G85 Processor with 4 GB RAM. It has an internal memory of 64 GB and expandable memory up to 256 GB. It has a dual rear camera setup with the primary camera having resolution of 48 MP (wide angle) + 2 MP (depth camera). It has an 8 MP front camera and an operating system (OS) of Android v10(Q). The screen size is 17.32 cm. It has a dual sim configuration (SIM1: Nano; SIM2: Nano) and supports 4G network. It has a fingerprint unlock feature and comes in Black, Purple, Morandi Green, Heart of Ocean palette of colours. Screen Size: 6.8" RAM: 4GB Internal Memory:64GB Rear Camera: 48 MP (wide angle) + 2 MP (depth camera) Front Camera: 8MP OS: Android v10(Q) Processor: MediaTek Helio G80 Pic: TekTechy
7. Realme Narzo 30S (INR 8,999): It was launched on 24th February 2021. It comes with a MediaTek Helio G85 Processor with 3 GB RAM. It has an internal memory of 32 GB and expandable memory up to 256 GB. It has a dual rear camera setup with the primary camera having resolution of 13 MP (wide angle) + 2 MP (depth camera). It has an 8 MP front camera and an operating system (OS) of Android v10(Q). The screen size is 17.32 cm. It has a dual sim configuration (SIM1: Nano; SIM2: Nano) and supports 4G network. It has a fingerprint unlock feature and comes in Laser Black, Laser Blue palette of colours. Screen Size: 6.8" RAM: 3GB Internal Memory:32GB Rear Camera: 13 MP (wide angle) + 2 MP (depth camera) Front Camera: 8MP OS: Android v10(Q) Processor: MediaTek Helio G85
8. Realme Narzo 50 I 64 GB (INR 8,999): It was launched on 7th October 2021. It comes with a MediaTek Helio G85 Processor with 4 GB RAM. It has an internal memory of 64 GB and expandable memory up to 256 GB. It has a single rear camera setup with the primary camera having resolution of 8 MP (wide angle). It has a 5 MP front camera and an operating system (OS) of Android v11. The screen size is 16.51 cm. It has a dual sim configuration (SIM1: Nano; SIM2: Nano) and supports 4G network. It has a fingerprint unlock feature and comes in Mint Green, Carbon Black palette of colours. Screen Size: 6.5" RAM: 4GB Internal Memory:64GB Rear Camera: 5MP Front Camera: 5MP OS: Android v11 Processor: MediaTek Helio G85 Pic: 91Mobile
9. Vivo Y12S 2021 (INR 9,449): It was launched on 23rd August 2021. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Processor with 3 GB RAM. It has an internal memory of 32 GB and expandable memory up to 256 GB. It has a dual rear camera setup with the primary camera having resolution of 13 MP (wide angle) + 2 MP (depth camera). It has an 8 MP front camera and an operating system (OS) of Android v11. The screen size is 16.54 cm. It has a dual sim configuration (SIM1: Nano; SIM2: Nano) and supports 4G network. It has a fingerprint unlock feature and comes in Mysterious Black, Ice Blue palette of colours. Screen Size: 6.51" RAM: 3GB Internal Memory:32GB Rear Camera: 13 MP (wide angle) + 2 MP (depth camera) Front Camera: 8MP OS: Android v11 Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
10. Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (INR 7950): It was launched on 9th December 2021. It comes with a Unisoc SC9863A Processor with 2 GB RAM. It has an internal memory of 32 GB and expandable memory up to 1 TB. It has a single rear camera setup with the primary camera having resolution of 8 MP (wide angle). It has a 5 MP front camera and an operating system (OS) of Android v11. The screen size is 16.51 cm. It has a dual sim configuration (SIM1: Nano; SIM2: Nano) and supports 4G network. It has a fingerprint unlock feature and comes in Black, Blue palette of colours. Screen Size: 6.5" RAM: 2GB Internal Memory:32GB Rear Camera: 8MP Front Camera: 5MP OS: Android v11 Processor: Unisoc SC9863A Pic: Financial Express
