Every month hundreds of readers of this blog comment and ask me which phone they should choose among the crowded market. Which has enabled me to better understand the requirements and view-point of the buyers. So I am trying to make this list even easier for you by giving you appropriate information. You are always welcome to ask your queries.
So, let’s take a look at the Best Phone Under 10000 Rs:
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1. Lenovo K3 Note:
This is the game changer!!! The 10,000 Rs. segment offered phones with Octa core processor, 2 GB RAM, 5.5 inches screen with decent HD display, 2500 mAh + batteries and all and these specs were still considered good at this price point. But looks like Lenovo is determined to introduce great technologies at breakthrough prices. Earlier it launched the cheapest 4G smartphone at just 6,999 Rs. and now it launched a completely feature packed phone with Full HD display under 10,000 Rs. Currently no phone provides a 5.5 inches Full HD display with powerful specs and the brand value like Lenovo. The display is awesome with good viewing angles and offers great 401 ppi pixel density! When it comes to performance, the K3 Note runs on 64-bit Octa-core 1.7 GHz Mediatek MT6752 Processor coupled with 2 GB RAM which offers very good performance and can handle every task smoothly. If we talk about the design, the phone has good build quality but a simple design. The phone packs a 13 MP rear and 5 MP front camera and the picture quality of both the cameras is very good. The dual-LED flash makes low-light photography enjoyable. The phone runs on the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop with Lenovo’s customized skin running on top of it. It is great on storage with 16 GB internal and 32 expandable memory options. The K3 Note supports dual-sim and 4G. And when it comes to the most important aspect – the battery life, the K3 Note with its 3000 mAh battery offers a great battery life. Overall, the phone is the game changer and offers a complete and the best package at this price.
| PRICE | Rs 9,999 @  |
|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) |
| CPU | 64-bit Octa-core 1.7 GHz Mediatek MT6752 Processor |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5.5 inches, IPS capacitive touchscreen |
| DISPLAY | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 401 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Dual Sim |
| CAMERA | Primary Camera: 13 MP, Secondary Camera: 5 MP, Flash: dual-LED flash |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 16 GB, microSD expandable upto 32 GB |
| BATTERY | Li-Po 3000 mAh battery |
| OTHERS | 3G, 4G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
2. Micromax Yu Yureka:
Rewind your thoughts back to last year and think of which was the best phone to buy under 10,000 Rs then. If you can recall it correctly you will find out that it was the Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 (If you find it difficult to rewind, just take a look at our post from January 2014 here). Now come back to present and see what we have at just Rs. 9,000 – The Micromax Yu Yureka!!! This phone has completely revolutionized the 10,000 Rs segment. A year earlier you wouldn’t have got the phone with this specs and quality even at 25,000 Rs. So, let’s take a look at the phone. It is powered by a 64-bit Octa Core Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor which is immensely powerful. It has got 2 GB RAM, which makes the phone capable of handling heavy gaming and multi-tasking very smoothly. It runs on the CyanogenMod 12 OS, which gives you tons of extra features & capabilities. It has got a pretty large 5.5 inches screen which is even protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The screen has 720 x 1280 pixels resolution which gives 267 ppi pixel density which is decent at this price. Another important thing is that it has got great picture quality with the 13 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras. It is good on storage also, it comes with 16 GB internal memory (12.5 GB user accessible) which can be expanded upto 32 GB. With the 2500 mAH Li-ion Battery the phone is good on battery too. Overall, with good specs, great camera, excellent build quality, lots of customizations and good gaming experience, it is undoubtedly a great phone to buy under 10,000 Rs.
| PRICE | Rs 8,999 @  |
|---|---|
| OS | Android, v4.4.4 (KitKat) OS based on CyanogenMod 11 |
| CPU | 1.5 GHz, Octa Core, 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939) Processor |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5.5 inches, IPS touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| DISPLAY | 720 x 1280 pixels, 267 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| CAMERA | Rear Camera: 13 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Yes |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 16 GB, microsd expandable upto 32 GB |
| BATTERY | 2500 mAH, Li-ion Battery |
| OTHERS | 4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
3. Motorola Moto G (2nd Gen):
Most brands and phones in this range are running behind specs but there is one company which is still offering great value – It is Motorola whose phones don’t boast great specs but on the contrary deliver a great user experience and satisfaction. The Moto G (2nd Gen) has got a 2,000 Rs. price cut and it still offers some great values in the crowd of smartphones with great specs. It sports a 5-inch HD display protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Quad-Core processor and 1 GB RAM. It comes with water-resistant nano coating and supports Dual Sim. The phone runs on Android 4.4.4 Kitkat out of the box which is now upgradable to Android v5.0 Lollipop. Not to forget that it has the stock Android UI which delivers the pure Android experience. With the Moto G you can always get the future Android updates faster than the flagship phones. It has a 8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera. Well the camera quality can’t match many phones in this list but it’s still decent. It has 16 GB internal & 32 GB expandable storage. It has excellent build quality and very smooth & lag-free performance. Another advantage to buy the Moto G is that, it is a very popular phone globally and it is always there in the news so, it will always get the attention of the developers and the company. Overall, if you are a person who likes quality over quantity then this is the one, it may not have the strongest specs but, it has a good balance of everything and it gives a great user experience.
| PRICE | Rs 9,999 @ |
|---|---|
| OS | Android v4.4.4 (KitKat), Upgradable to v5.0 (Lollipop) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Processor |
| RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5 inches, IPS Capacitive TouchScreen |
| DISPLAY | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| CAMERA | 8 MP Rear Camera With LED Flash, 2 MP Front Camera |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 16 GB, microSD Expandable upto 32 GB |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Ion 2070 mAh battery |
| OTHERS | 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
4. Asus Zenfone 5 (16 GB):
The Asus Zenfone 5 is among the very successful phones in this range since last year and, why not? It has got the 1.6 GHz Intel dual core processor with 2 GB RAM which delivers exceptional performance and good multi-tasking. The 5 inches HD screen and the display is very good, it has also got the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. One more thing I loved about the phone is, it has increased display sensitivity so you can use the phone even while wearing gloves, this is great for winter season. The phone’s design is sleek and beautiful. It has got good camera and it runs on the Android Kitkat, a good news is that, it will soon get the Android Lollipop update. This phone comes with two storage option 8 GB and 16 GB while both come with the expandable storage. The battery life of the phone is not too good but, its acceptable. Overall this phone has got most of the things right and gives a balanced user experience at this price.
| PRICE | Rs. 9,999 @ Rs. 9,501 @  Rs. @ |
|---|---|
| OS | Android v4.3 (Jelly Bean), Upgradable to v4.4 (KitKat) |
| CPU | Dual Core 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z2560 Processor with Intel Hyper Threading Technology |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5.0 inches, IPS capacitive touchscreen |
| DISPLAY | 1280 x 720 pixels, 294 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Dual SIM, GSM + GSM |
| CAMERA | Primary Camera: 8 MP, Secondary Camera: 2 MP, Flash: Yes |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 16 GB, microsd expandable upto 64 GB |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Po 2110 mAh battery |
| OTHERS | 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
5. Huawei Honor 4X:
Huawei (no. 2 in China) is now a more serious player in the Indian smartphone market. It has launched very exciting phones in many ranges. And the most recent is the Honor 4X which is launched at 10,000 Rs. The phone packs very exciting specifications. It runs on the 64-bit Quad Core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 410 Processor coupled with 2 GB RAM, which gives good performance and handles most of the tasks effectively. Still, if you need a phone for gaming, it will be good to go with the Yureka or the K3 Note. It has the 5.5 inches screen with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution same as the Yureka YU, Redmi Note and Lenovo A7,000 and as I said above, it is not great but its acceptable considering the overall features at this price. The design of the phone is simple but it feels good, the textured back panel of the phone gives a very good grip. It has got 13 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras and both the cameras are good. The USP of the phone is that it has Dual Sim and both the Sim can support 4G LTE. It has got 8 GB internal storage which is expandable upto 32 GB. It sports a 3000 mAh battery which delivers very good battery backup. Overall, it is a very good phone and can be another good choice at this price.
| PRICE | Rs 9,999 @ |
|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| CPU | 64-bit Quad Core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Processor |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5.5 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| DISPLAY | 1280 x 720 pixels, 267 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Dual Sim (LTE + LTE) |
| CAMERA | Primary Camera: 13 MP, Secondary Camera: 5 MP, Flash: Yes |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 8 GB, microSD Expandable upto 32 GB |
| BATTERY | Li-Po 3000 mAh battery |
| OTHERS | 3G, 4G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, |
6. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G:
Price cut!!! The Redmi Note has got a whooping 2,000 Rs. price cut and now it’s available at 7,999 Rs. The Redmi Note is the 5th good phone in this range which comes with 5.5 inches screen and 2 GB RAM. This was the 3rd launch of Xiaomi in the Indian Smartphone market and it is yet again a successful Xiaomi smartphone (A legal ban on Xiaomi in India has forced to stop the sale of the Octa Core version of Redmi Note but the 4G Variant of this phone is still available, so here we are considering the Redmi Note 4G). It runs on the Quad Core 1.6 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Processor and 2 GB of RAM which delivers pretty good and fast performance. It sports a big 5.5 inches screen with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution and 267 ppi pixel density, well it’s not great but its good for 10000 Rs. It has got big numbers for the cameras. It features a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, the camera quality is very good, one of the best at this price. The 3100 mAh battery gives a very good battery backup to the phone. The phone weighs 199 grams and is surely on the heavier side but it packs big screen and big battery so its justified. Overall, it offers pretty balanced equations with good performance, decent build quality and good battery and can be a very good buying choice especially if you are little low on budget, but if you want a dual sim phone stay away from it.
| PRICE | Rs. 7,999 @ Rs. 7,999 @ Rs. 7,999 @ |
|---|---|
| OS | Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.6 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Processor |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5.5 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| DISPLAY | 720 x 1280 pixels, 267 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Single Sim |
| CAMERA | Rear Camera: 13 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Yes |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 8 GB, microsd expandable upto 64 GB |
| BATTERY | Li-Polymer, 3100 mAh |
| OTHERS | 4G, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
7. Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime:
Samsung is no doubt a great smartphone manufacturer respected worldwide but in last year, it has seen a great fall in sales in Indian market the reason being the absence of good phones in the 10,000 & 15,000 price range. In an attempt to regain the market Samsung had launched the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime last year at around 15,000 Rs. but it failed to create any revolution or magic. The reason being its poor hardware and features. Now, the phone is available around 10,000 Rs. and it still lacks the features to compete with the great new phones but, it still has got few things noticeable. First thing to notice is its selfie focused 5 MP front camera. We have seen many selfie focused smartphones from many brands and this is the one from Samsung and as expected the camera quality is very good. The Grand Prime features a 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 410 processor with 1 GB of RAM which delivers good performance. It sports a 5 inches screen but one thing that disappoints is its weaker display of 540 x 960 pixels. It has got an 8 MP rear camera which is good. It has got good battery backup with the Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery. It runs on the Android v4.4.2 (KitKat). Overall, the Grand Prime can be a good choice for camera lovers and for those who need better after sales service.
| PRICE | Rs. 10,630 @ Rs. 10,890 @ Rs. @ |
|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 Processor |
| RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5.0 inches, TFT capacitive touchscreen |
| DISPLAY | 540 x 960 pixels, 220 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| CAMERA | Rear Camera: 8 MP, Front Camera: 5 MP, LED Flash: Yes |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 8 GB, microsd expandable upto 64 GB |
| BATTERY | Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery |
| OTHERS | 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
8. HTC Desire 526G Plus:
In a series of new comeback launches from HTC, the recently launched Desire 526G looks like another promising phone. It wins you in the first impression with its beautiful design which is quite similar to the early generation HTC smartphones. But the specifications of the phone are even better. It sports an Octa-core 1.7 GHz Processor with 1 GB of RAM which makes the phone very smooth and lag-free. It has a 4.7 inches screen with a screen resolution of 540 x 960 pixels turning out 234 ppi pixel density. Well this is not amongst the best but if you are buying among HTC, Sony, Samsung in this range you have to satisfy with it only. The phone has good 8 MP rear camera and 2MP front camera and an LED flash at the back. It supports dual sim, has 8 GB internal storage which can be expanded upto 32 GB and has decent battery life with the 2000 mAh battery. Overall, it is a very good choice in this range, specially if you want one from a reputed international brand.
| PRICE | Rs. 10,850 @ Rs. 10,099 @ Rs. @ |
|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.7 GHz Processor |
| RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 4.7 inches, Capacitive touchscreen |
| DISPLAY | 540 x 960 pixels, 234 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| CAMERA | Rear Camera: 8 MP, Front Camera: 2 MP, LED Flash: Yes |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 8 GB, microsd expandable upto 32 GB |
| BATTERY | Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery |
| OTHERS | 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
9. Micromax Canvas Nitro A311:
Micromax is no more a small company which manufactured the cheaper phones which were assumed to have low quality, Micromax has now became one of the key players in the Indian market. They have been producing excellent phones which have good value for money and same is the case with the new Micromax Canvas Nitro. The canvas Nitro hits the mark. It has a Note 3 like back panel which feels premium. It runs on the 1.7 GHz Octa Core processor and 2 GB RAM and has very good performance. It has 720 x 1280 pixels good HD screen and decent 13 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras. It also has a good battery life with 2500 mAh battery and it also has expandable storage option. So,in this range you have got two goodt choices from Micromax, the Yureka YU offering better specs and bigger screen and the Canvas Nitro with 5 inches screen, both can be very good choice, you just have to decide what is your need.
| PRICE | Rs. @ Rs. 9,200 @  Rs. @ |
|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| CPU | 1.7 GHz Octa-Core Mediatek 6592 Processor |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 5 inches, IPS Capacitive TouchScreen |
| DISPLAY | 720 x 1280 pixels, 294 pixels per inch |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| CAMERA | 13 MP Rear Camera With LED Flash, 5 MP Front Camera |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 8 GB, microSD Expandable upto 32 GB |
| BATTERY | 2500 mAh battery |
| OTHERS | 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
10. Sony Xperia E3:
The Sony Xperia E3 sports a 4.5 inches screen, 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, 1 GB RAM, 5 MP Camera, 4 GB internal memory and 2330 mAh battery, it runs on the Android 4.4 Kitkat. The screen is protected by the Shatter proof glass and for connectivity the phone also has NFC. The specialty of the phone is as usual the amazing design and build quality of the Sony phones. Sony Xperia E3 looks good and it has stylish buttons and overall it feels pretty good in hands! Overall, the phone has good performance and good build quality and it can be a good choice for anyone looking for a good phone around 10,000 Rs. among the reputed international brands but to be really honest, there is no point spending an amount as good as 10,000 Rs. and buying a phone like this just for the sake of brand, it is much better to go with the new Indo-Chinese brands as you will get the latest hardware and software without spending much. If you want a Sony phone only you can also buy the new Sony Xperia E4 with 5 inches screen but it’s priced a little higher and has no noteworthy improvements over the Xperia E3.
| PRICE | Rs. @ Rs. 9,490 @ Rs. @ |
|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Processor |
| RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| SCREEN | 4.5 inches, IPS capacitive touchscreen with Shatter proof glass |
| DISPLAY | 480 x 854 pixels, 218 ppi pixel density |
| SIM | Single Sim & Dual Sim Variants |
| CAMERA | Rear Camera: 5 MP, Front Camera: 0.3 MP, LED Flash: Yes |
| MEMORY | Internal Storage 4 GB, microsd expandable upto 32 GB |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Ion 2330 mAh battery |
| OTHERS | 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS |
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