Best smartphones available under Rs 10,000 (June 2020)
However, the new increased GST rate has also increased the prices of smartphones, due to which unfortunately many smartphones have crossed the Rs 10,000 price tag. However, we also have some other models that got a price cut recently. In such a situation, all these smartphones fit in our list. Here we have brought the latest list of the best phones of June 2020, whose price is around Rs 10,000 or less.
Best smartphone under Rs 10,000
| Phones under Rs. 10,000 | Gadgets 360 rating (out of 10) | Price in India (as recommended) |
|---|---|---|
| realme c3 | 8 | Rs. 7,999 |
| realme narzo 10a | 8 | Rs. 8,499 |
| redmi 8 | 7 | Rs. 9,499 |
| realme 5 | 8 | Rs. 9,999 |
| Vivo U10 | 7 | Rs. 9,990 |
| realme u1 | 8 | Rs. 8,499 |
| samsung galaxy m30 | 8 | Rs. 10,035 |
Realme C3 and Realme Narzo 10A
realme c3 (Review) is priced under Rs 8,000, but it competes directly with many modern smartphones that fall within Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000. It features a powerful and recently launched MediaTek Helio G70 processor, 5000mAh battery and a 6.5-inch HD display. In this you get a 12-megapixel primary rear camera with a depth sensor. Apart from this, it has a 5-megapixel front camera for selfie and video calling. This is one of the more stylish options on our list. However, if we talk about some of its shortcomings, it lacks a fingerprint sensor and in it you get a micro-USB port, which is now outdated.
The base variant comes with 3GB RAM with 32GB storage, but there is also a 4GB RAM and 64GB storage option and this variant also fits within our budget of Rs 10,000. In our testing, we found that modern games run at mid to high settings and the camera also performs well in daylight.
Interestingly, Realme’s brand new Narzo 10A The smartphone is actually similar to the Realme C3. Unlike Realme C3, a fingerprint sensor is provided on its rear panel and a 2-megapixel macro camera is also available on the back. The price of Realme Narzo 10A is only Rs 500 more than the base variant of Realme C3 and if you do not need more RAM or storage, then this also proves to be a better option for you.
Redmi 8
Redmi 8 was earlier part of the list of best smartphones available for less than Rs 8,000. But after the change in GCT rates it has become a part of this segment. Launched as an upgrade to Redmi 7 Redmi 8 The build quality is good. The design is also beautiful and it has a USB Type-C port. Apart from this, the handset also supports 18 watt fast charging.
You get an HD+ screen in Redmi 8, but its processor is a little weaker than Redmi 7. You will be able to play games on this phone. But its performance will lag in games with more powerful graphics. Camera performance is the same as other handsets.
Only one variant of Xiaomi Redmi 8 is available in the sale. It comes with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage and is priced at Rs 9,499.
Realme 5
Although this model is not new, it still offers great value for its price. realme 5 It has an attractive crystal pattern, blue or purple gradient finish and comes with good build quality. The included 5000mAh battery provides good backup and the Snapdragon 665 also does a good job. You get a 12-megapixel primary rear camera, which does a pretty good job even in low light. There’s also a depth sensor, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera, which are fun to use but not the best in terms of quality.
The base variant of the Realme 5 comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage and fits within our budget of Rs 10,000. There are other two variants too, but they will cost you a little more money.
Vivo U10
Vivo U10 It is also not a very new phone like Realme 5, but if we look at its features and specifications, it makes its place in the list of best smartphones under Rs 10,000. In this you get Snapdragon 665 processor, 5000mAh battery and three rear cameras. This phone runs Android 9, but we expect it to get the latest Funtouch OS update based on Android 10. The smartphone comes with a 6.35 inch display, which is quite good and the smartphone handles everyday tasks with ease. Its battery life is very good, but the cameras perform averagely.
The base variant of Vivo U10 with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage is available for Rs 10,000.
Realme U1
Realme U1 is another handset that has become affordable with the passage of time. This phone is a bit old, but is still usable. The specification of the device is eye-catching. Realme U1 comes with a full-HD+ display which is not common in this price range.
MediaTek Helio P70 processor has been used in Realme U1. It is capable of giving strong performance. It has a dual camera setup and takes decent pictures in daylight. Its performance in low light disappointed us. Autofocus is also not very fast. The 25-megapixel camera given in Realme U1 takes good pictures in daylight. But the performance in low light is not commendable.
You can buy its 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage or 64 GB storage model for under Rs 10,000. However, its top variant, which comes with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage, will cost you Rs 10,499.
Samsung Galaxy M30
Samsung Galaxy M30 is almost a year old smartphone and due to several price cuts, it has become a part of the Rs 10,000 price segment. It comes with a full-HD+ AMOLED display, which is not common for this price range. The Samsung Galaxy M30 is made of plastic, but it feels like a solid build. Samsung sells this phone in many color gradients.
The Exynos 7904 processor has been used in the Samsung Galaxy M30, which is not the most powerful processor in this price range. You get two variants based on RAM and storage – 3GB RAM with 32GB storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage.
We liked the battery life of this phone, but the charging speed is very slow. The user interface is clean and easy to use. We found the triple rear camera setup of the Samsung Galaxy M30 to be decent. It took good pictures in daylight. But the performance could have been better in low light. Today, you will get the starting variant of Samsung Galaxy M30 for less than Rs 10,000.
