The best phones under Rs 10,000 in India is undoubtedly one of the most popular search categories and now brings along some really powerful processors with AI-capabilities to the table. Although Xiaomi has a strong presence in this segment, some of the latest phones under Rs 10,000 from new brands like Realme and Infinix offer stiff competition to provide best value-for-money Android smartphones under Rs 10,000. On the other hand, Samsung is pushing aggressively in this price segment with its M series as well. Interestingly, latest mobiles under Rs 10,000 come with dual cameras, 4G VoLTE support, bezel-less display, fingerprint sensor, and a 4,000mAh battery capacity as well. Thankfully the best mobiles under Rs 10,000 also offer good optics too. Unlike the lower price segments, you will not find a removable battery in this category anymore, if that concerns you. To help you figure out the perfect phone for you, here is our curated list of the top 10 smartphones under Rs 10,000 in India.
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Top 10 Xiaomi Mobiles Under 10000
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S
(290,476)
Rs. 9,999Snapdragon 660
6.3″ (16 cm)
48 MP + 5 MP
4000 mAh
Expert Comment: In simple words, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S comes with all the goodness of the regular Redmi Note 7 but with the Samsung ISOCELL GM1 48MP sensor as an added bonus. Notably, this is not the 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor found on the Redmi Note 7 Pro but with AI, the handset delivers some really good 48MP shots. Apart from strong camera performance, there is a proven processor, great design, and a solid battery life that makes Xiaomi’s phone an impressive option, especially in this price range.
82%
Motorola One Action
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Motorola One Action
(24,157)
Rs. 16,042Samsung Exynos 9 Octa
6.3″ (16 cm)
12MP + 16MP + 5MP
3500 mAh
Expert Comment: Following the common trend of 2019, Motorola One Action comes with a triple rear camera setup, with different sensor types to allow for more range in photography. There is a 117-degree wide-angle action camera included in this array that allows users to record videos with a much larger field-of-view than usual. If we talk about the smartphone essentials, you get a 21:9 display that is great for watching movies, a decent performance while regular usage, and acceptable battery life.
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Realme 5
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Realme 5
(230,211)
Rs. 9,999Snapdragon 665
6.5″ (16.51 cm)
12+8+2+2 MP
5000 mAh
Expert Comment: You don’t get to see phones with quad-camera setup in this price range and that’s essentially what sets Realme 5 apart from rest of the competition. The handset delivers great camera performance but also comes with a long-lasting battery, an aesthetic design, and delivers impressive performance for the price. There is a rather large display at offer here, so if you like to consume media on your smartphone, Realme 5 has you covered. A well-rounded feature set makes Realme 5 an obvious contender for this list.
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Infinix S5 Pro
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Infinix S5 Pro
(2,551)
₹ 10,999MediaTek Helio P35
6.53″ (16.59 cm)
48 MP + 2 MP
4000 mAh
Expert Comment: Infinix is known for bringing premium features to the budget segment and S5 Pro is no exception. The phone comes with a pop-up selfie camera, making it the most affordable phone to offer this design in India. If you like watching movies or TV shows on-the-go, the 6.5-inch fullscreen experience offered by the handset can make it the perfect travel companion. Apart from impressive camera performance and premium design, you also get convenient unlocking method in the form of a physical fingerprint sensor on the Infinix S5 Pro. Overall, S5 Pro is a strong entry to the sub-Rs 10,000 price segment.
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Honor 20i
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Honor 20i
(26,193)
Rs. 15,390HiSilicon Kirin
6.21″ (15.77 cm)
24MP + 8MP + 2MP
3400 mAh
Expert Comment: With a 32MP selfie camera and a triple camera module at the back, headlined by a 24MP sensor, Honor 20i is a camera beast under Rs 10,000. The handset features a premium design and offers a great screen-to-body ratio with a drop-notch layout. The phone offers a decent hardware to tackle day-to-day needs of even power users and provides an acceptable battery backup too. Although Honor 20i is not the best offering in this price range, it definitely deserves a spot in this list.
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Realme C3
Out Of Stock
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Realme C3
(30,447)
₹ 7,499MediaTek Helio G70
6.5″ (16.51 cm)
12 MP + 2 MP
5000 mAh
Expert Comment: Remember the times when you had to compromise on various fronts when buying a budget phone? Realme C3 is testament to the fact that times have changed. With Realme C3, you get a premium-looking handset that offers a clean UI and a fullscreen display view.The handset even manages to offer 2-day battery life, a feat that is matched by few phones in the market regardless of the price range. The camera department could have been better but you can only point this out if you forget the retail price of this phone in the first place.
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Xiaomi Redmi 8
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Xiaomi Redmi 8
(465,938)
₹ 7,999Snapdragon 439
6.22″ (15.8 cm)
12 MP + 2 MP
5000 mAh
Expert Comment: One of the phones that offer an incredible value-for-money, Redmi 8 comes with a premium design, capable cameras, and a massive battery. With MIUI, you get a software interface that offers you additional features over stock Android. In terms of performance, the processor almost never lets you down and handles multitasking efficiently. You might not get some of the fancy features that some of the new handsets in this price range bring along with the Redmi 8 but it is a perfect phone for those who want a phone that performs well in all departments.
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Lenovo K10 Note
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Lenovo K10 Note
(5,304)
Rs. 15,999Snapdragon 710
6.39″ (16.23 cm)
16MP + 8MP + 5MP
4050 mAh
Expert Comment: Lenovo K10 Note can be described as a jack of all trades but master of none. The handset offers good specifications across the board and even supports fast charging, which is still sort of a novelty in this price range. With the K10 Note, you get reliable camera performance, a capable processor, and a decent build quality. Again, if you are looking for the phone with best camera performance in this price range or the phone that offers longest battery backup, K10 Note is not for you but if you want a phone that comes with adequate capability in all departments, look no further.
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Samsung Galaxy M10s
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Samsung Galaxy M10s
(17,258)
₹ 8,990Samsung Exynos 7 Octa
6.4″ (16.26 cm)
13 MP + 5 MP
4000 mAh
Expert Comment: Samsung Galaxy M10s is among the handful of handsets in this price category that boasts of an AMOLED display. Considering that this is a popular feature among users, many might be inclined towards the handset just for this feature alone. Apart from the impressive display, you get a decent processor, a respectable battery capacity, and dual camera setup at the back that consists of a wide-angle sensor. The support for 15W fast charging makes the deal even sweeter overall.
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Vivo U10
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Vivo U10
(38,766)
Rs. 9,990Snapdragon 665
6.35″ (16.13 cm)
13MP + 8MP + 2MP
5000 mAh
Expert Comment: One of the best new entries to the list is Vivo U10. The handset comes with an AMOLED display panel and a massive 5,000mAh
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