Many new smartphones have been
launched this year in the price segment of less than Rs 10,000. Samsung Galaxy
M20 has been launched in January this year, while Realme 5 has been launched
two months ago. If your budget is 10,000 rupees then this article of our day is
especially for you people. In this article, we have included the best
smartphones under Rs 10,000.
Best Phones Under 10,000
In this list of best smartphones, we have tested all the smartphones. In this article, we have focused only on phones coming between Rs 8,000 and Rs 10,000.
1. Realme 5
Realme 5 is the latest
camera-focused smartphone. It looks good, though the size of the phone is so
much that it can be troublesome to use it with one hand. 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 landscape photos well. There was a lack of detail in wide-angle shots
but close-up shots taken from Realme 5 were good. There was a lack of detail in
low light. In our HD video loop test, the smartphone supported for 22 hours and
31 minutes, which is the best in this price segment.
Realme 5 has three variants, one
3GB RAM + 32GB storage, the other 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and the third 4GB RAM
+ 128GB storage. However, in this price segment, you will get only the base
variants of Realme 5.
2. Redmi Note 7S
The 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 easily handles day-to-day tasks. The
phone in the hand gives a premium look but fingerprints fall easily on it.
The battery performance of Redmi
Note 7S is also good and in our HD video loop test, the phone support for 13
hours and 17 minutes. The two rear cameras in the rear of the phone capture
good pictures with good color reproduction. The handset captures good pictures
even in low light. There are two variants of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7S, a 3 GB RAM +
32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. However, only the 3 GB RAM variant
of the phone will be available in a budget of less than Rs 10,000.
3. Redmi 7
Xiaomi's latest smartphone in the
price segment under Rs 10,000 is Redmi 7. This is a great option for every
consumer who does not have the budget for the popular and powerful phone of
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 7-series. In the review, we found that the Redmi 7 has a
good overall performance and comes with an impressive battery.
In our HD video loop test, Redmi
phones supported for more than 17 hours. The camera of the phone handles the
exposure well and takes good pictures in daylight. But like all budget
smartphones, its low-light performance is also not very good. MIUI advertising
is also another problem.
Xiaomi has two variants of Redmi
7 - 2 GB + 32 GB and 3 GB + 32 GB with storage. We would recommend you to take
its 3 GB RAM variant.
4. Realme U1
Looking at the price of Realme U1
(review), its specifications are quite impressive. The design of Realme U1 is
good but fingerprints fall easily on the back panel of the phone. The phone has
a bright and crisp display and its viewing angles are also good.
The 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 ran for 14 hours and 56 minutes. The dual
camera setup in Realme U1 captures good pictures insufficient light but the
The camera quality is not very good in low-light.
Realme U1 has two variants - 3 GB
+ 32 GB and 4 GB + 64 GB with storage. However, only one of these variants is
available for less than Rs 10,000.
5. Redmi Note 8
The Redmi Note 8 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 is quite bright even in outdoor. During the review, we
found that it provides a good experience without any problems. The phone's
battery performance is also good, in our HD video loop test, the phone
support for 13 hours and 10 minutes.
Talking about the camera, the
Redmi Note 8 captures impressive pictures. Pictures taken in low light showed a
glimpse of Noise. There are two variants of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, 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 variants.
6. Nokia 5.1 Plus
HMD Global's Nokia 5.1 Plus (Review) has also made its place in the list of best smartphones with a price segment of less than Rs 10,000. This Nokia brand phone runs on the Android One platform and comes with a premium design.
The performance and battery life of Nokia 5.1 Plus is also good. In our HD video loop test, the phone ran for 14 hours and 36 minutes. There are some problems in the dual-camera setup given 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 the detail well in landscape shots.
The Nokia 5.1 Plus has a problem and that is that the area around the LED flash heats up quickly. HMD Global has launched two variants of Nokia 5.1 Plus - 3 GB + 32 GB and 4 GB + 64 GB with storage. However, in the price segment below Rs 10,000, you will only get its 3 GB RAM variant.
7. Samsung Galaxy M20
For any customer who wants to buy
an affordable smartphone, the Galaxy M20 (review) can be a good option. The
screen of this phone of Samsung brand is bright and crisp and its viewing
angles are also good. We also liked the performance of the 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 only
supported us for 12 hours and 53 minutes. The camera performance of the phone
can disappoint you. Pictures taken with the Galaxy M20 lacked details and
sharpness. The presence of ads on the lock-screen can 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 only get its 3 GB variant.
8. Samsung Galaxy M30
Earlier this year, Samsung
launched only two variants of the Galaxy M30 (Review), one with 4GB RAM and the
other with 6GB RAM. After this, Samsung launched a new 3 GB RAM variant of
Galaxy M30. During the review, the Galaxy M30 has impressed us with its Crisp
Super AMOLED display and a strong battery life. The phone supported our HD video
loop test for 19 hours and 23 minutes.
The day-to-day performance of the
phone was good without any problems. Let us know that we had reviewed the 4 GB
RAM variant of the handset, so it is possible that you will 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 Grain got a glimpse. As we told you, in this
price segment you will get only 3 GB RAM variants of Galaxy M30.
9. Motorola One Macro
If a customer is looking for a
stock Android smartphone, then the Motorola One Macro (Review) can be a good
choice. Although other phones in the Motorola One-series are part of the
Android One program, but it is not part of this program. The phone comes with a
clean Android version.
During the review, we also liked
Motorola's performance and battery life. The phone ran smoothly without any
problems, multitasking was also good. The battery life of the phone is good, in
our HD video loop test, the phone support for 17 hours and 30 minutes.
Pictures were taken with the Motorola
One Macro was average. As the name indicates that the handset's macro camera
is its specialty, 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
variants.
