Best Smartphones Under ₹ 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 price of Rs 10,000. However, we also have some other models whose prices have been reduced recently. So all these smartphones fit in our list. Here we have brought the latest list of the best phones of June 2020, which are priced around or less than Rs 10,000.
Best smartphone under 10,000 rupees
| 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 come under Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000. It has a powerful and recently launched MediaTek Helio G70 processor, 5000mAh battery and 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 selfies and video calling. It is one of the more stylish options on our list. However, talking about some of its shortcomings, it lacks a fingerprint sensor and you get a micro-USB port, which is now outdated.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 on mid to high settings and the camera also performs well in daylight.
Interestingly, Realme’s brand new Samsung Galaxy A52s The smartphone is virtually identical to the Realme C3. It has a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel unlike the Realme C3 and there is also a 2-megapixel macro camera at the back. The Realme Narzo 10A is priced just Rs 500 more than the base variant of the Realme C3 and if you don’t need more RAM or storage, this too proves to be a better option for you.
Redmi 8
Redmi 8 was earlier a part of the list of best smartphones available under Rs 8,000. But after the change in GST rates, it has become a part of this segment. Launched as an upgrade of Redmi 7 Redmi 8 The build quality of the handset 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 slightly weaker than the Redmi 7. You will be able to play games on this phone. But its performance will lag behind 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
Even though this model isn’t new, it still offers great value for its price. realme 5 has an attractive crystal pattern, comes with a blue or purple gradient finish and it comes with good build quality. The included 5000mAh capacity battery gives good backup and the Snapdragon 665 also works well. You get a 12-megapixel primary rear camera, which works quite well even in low light. There is also a depth sensor, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera, which is fun to use but cannot be called great in terms of quality.
The base variant of the Realme 5 comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage and fits within our budget of Rs 10,000. There are two other variants as well, 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, then 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 easily. Its battery life is very good, but the cameras perform average.
The base variant of Vivo U10 with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage is available for Rs 10,000.
Realme U1
Realme U1 is another handset that has become affordable over time. This phone is a bit old, but it is still usable today. The specifications of the device are 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 it 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 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
The Samsung Galaxy M30 is a year old smartphone and has been priced at multiple prices to make it to the sub-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 solidly built. Samsung sells this phone in several color gradients.
The Samsung Galaxy M30 uses the Exynos 7904 processor 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 that the triple rear camera setup of the Samsung Galaxy M30 is decent. It took good pictures in daylight. But the performance in low light could have been better. Today, you can get the starting variant of Samsung Galaxy M30 for less than Rs 10,000.
