Best smartphones selling under Rs 10,000 (November 2019)
In this list of best smartphones, we have tested all the smartphones. We have focused only on phones falling between Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000 in this article. if your budget Rs 8,000 Or Rs 7,000 If it is less then read the previous article updated by us.
Realme 5
realme 5 Is the latest camera-focused smartphone. It looks good, although the size of the phone is such that using it with one hand can be difficult. In day-to-day performance, this phone performs well without any problem.
The Realme 5 smartphone is the only quad camera setup smartphone to come under Rs 10,000. The primary sensor captures good landscape photos. Wide-angle shots lacked detail but close-up shots taken with the Realme 5 looked good. There was a lack of detail in low light. In our HD video loop test, the smartphone lasted 22 hours and 31 minutes, which is the best in this price segment.
There are three variants of Realme 5, one is 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage, second is 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and third is 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. However, in this price segment you will get only the base variant of Realme 5.
Redmi Note 7S
redmi note 7s ,review) has a 48 megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GM1 sensor. During the review, we found that the Redmi Note 7S is a capable smartphone that handles day-to-day tasks with ease. The phone looks premium in the hand but it easily gets fingerprints.
Battery performance of the Redmi Note 7S is also good and the phone lasted 13 hours and 17 minutes in our HD video loop test. The two rear cameras on the back of the phone capture good photos with good color reproduction. The handset captures good photos even in low light. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S has two variants, a 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and a 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. However, only 3 GB RAM variant of the phone will be available in the budget of less than Rs 10,000.
Redmi 7
Redmi 7 is Xiaomi’s latest smartphone in the price segment of less than Rs 10,000. This is a great option for every consumer who doesn’t have the budget for Xiaomi’s popular and powerful Redmi Note 7-series phones. In the review we found that Redmi 7 The overall performance is good and it comes with an impressive battery.
The Redmi phone lasted more than 17 hours in our HD video loop test. The phone’s camera handles exposure well and captures good photos in daylight. But like all budget smartphones, its low-light performance is also not very good. MIUI ads are also another problem.
Xiaomi has two variants of Redmi 7 – with 2 GB + 32 GB and 3 GB + 32 GB storage. We would recommend you to take its 3 GB RAM variant.
Realme U1
Realme U1 ,review) Its specifications are quite impressive considering its price. The design of Realme U1 is good but fingerprints easily fall on the back panel of the phone. The phone has a bright and crisp display and its viewing angles are also good.
Helio P70 processor has been used in Realme U1. Apart from this, the battery life of the smartphone is good. In our HD video loop test, the phone lasted 14 hours and 56 minutes. The dual camera setup in Realme U1 captures good photos in adequate light but the camera quality is not very good in low-light.
Realme U1 has two variants – 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB with storage. However, only one of these variants is available for less than Rs 10,000.
redmi note 8
redmi note 8 It is part of Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 8 series. Redmi Note 8 can be a good option for customers looking for a phone in a budget of less than Rs 10,000. The phone has a crisp full-HD+ screen which remains quite bright even outdoors. During the review we found that it provides a good experience without any problems. The battery performance of the phone is also good, in our HD video loop test the phone lasted 13 hours and 10 minutes.
Talking about the camera, Redmi Note 8 captures impressive photos. Noise was visible in photographs taken in low light. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has two variants, one with 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and the other with 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. However, in this price segment you will get only 4 GB RAM variant.
Samsung Galaxy M20
For all customers who want to buy an affordable smartphone. Galaxy M20 ,review) may prove to be a good option. The screen of this Samsung brand phone is bright and crisp and its viewing angles are also good. We also liked the performance of Galaxy M20 during the review.
The battery life of the Samsung Galaxy M20 is also quite good but in our HD video loop test the phone lasted only 12 hours and 53 minutes. The camera performance of the phone may disappoint you. Photos taken with Galaxy M20 lacked detail and sharpness. The presence of ads on the lock-screen may also bother you.
Two variants of Samsung Galaxy M20 have been launched – 3 GB + 32 GB and 4 GB + 64 GB storage variants. However, in this price segment you will get only its 3 GB variant.
Nokia 5.1 Plus
from HMD Global nokia 5.1 plus ,review) has also made its place in the list of best smartphones in the price segment under Rs 10,000. This phone of Nokia brand runs on Android One platform and comes with premium design.
The performance and battery life of Nokia 5.1 Plus is also good. In our HD video loop test, the phone lasted 14 hours and 36 minutes. There are some problems with the dual camera setup in Nokia 5.1 Plus, such as the camera quality of the phone is not very good in low light. In the review, we found that the Nokia 5.1 Plus captures detail well in landscape shots.
There is one problem with Nokia 5.1 Plus and that is that the area around the LED flash gets hot quickly. HMD Global has launched two variants of Nokia 5.1 Plus – with 3 GB + 32 GB and 4 GB + 64 GB storage. However, in the price segment of less than Rs 10,000, you will get only its 3 GB RAM variant.
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Samsung Galaxy M30
Earlier this year, Samsung Galaxy M30 ,review) had launched only two variants, one with 4 GB RAM and the other with 6 GB RAM. After this, Samsung launched a new 3 GB RAM variant of Galaxy M30. During the review, the Galaxy M30 impressed us with its crisp Super AMOLED display and strong battery life. The phone lasted 19 hours and 23 minutes in our HD video loop test.
The day-to-day performance of the phone was good without any issues. Let us tell you that we had reviewed the 4 GB RAM variant of the handset, so it is possible that you may see a slight difference in performance with the 3 GB RAM variant.
The Samsung Galaxy M30 captures sharp photos in daylight but photos taken in low light were average. There is not much noise in the pictures but there was a glimpse of grain. As we told you, in this price segment you will get only 3 GB RAM variant of Galaxy M30.
Motorola One Macro
If a customer is looking for a stock Android smartphone then motorola one macro ,review) may prove to be a good option. However, other Motorola One-series phones are part of the Android One program but this one is not a part of this program. The phone comes with clean Android version.
During the review, we also liked Motorola’s performance and battery life. The phone ran smoothly without any issues, multitasking was also good. The battery life of the phone is good, in our HD video loop test the phone lasted 17 hours and 30 minutes.
The photo taken with Motorola One Macro came out average. As the name indicates, the handset’s macro camera is its highlight, the phone takes macro shots with more detail. There is only one variant of Motorola One Macro which comes with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage variant.
