Best Phone Under 10000: The Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 10,000 In India [March 2021 Edition]
We saw a massive change in the sub-Rs.10,000 segment in 2020, which was mainly driven by the GST hike. This has limited choices in this segment to a handful of smartphones. Thankfully, things have improved in 2021 with newer models and price cuts to some older ones. Xiaomi, Realme, and Motorola are some companies that have secured spots on our list of the best phones under Rs. 10,000 in India. Our inventory also contains a few notable mentions for those flexible with your budget. These special mentions are slightly more expensive but well worth the premium they command. Here are the best smartphones in India under Rs. 10,000 in no particular order.
Best phones under 10,000
| Phones under Rs. 10,000 | Gadgets 360 ratings (out of 10) | Price in India (as recommended) |
|---|---|---|
| Moto G10 Power | 7 | Rs. 9,999 |
| Moto E7 Plus | 8 | Rs. 9,499 |
| Redmi 9 Prime | 7 | Rs. 9,499 |
| Realme Narzo 30A | 8 | Rs. 8,999 |
| Realme Narzo 10A | 8 | Rs. 8,999 |
Moto G10 Power
Motorola’s latest addition to the G series, the G10 Power, is priced, so it barely makes it onto this list. The Moto G10 Power sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC and comes in one configuration only. You get 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, priced at Rs. 9,999.
The Moto G10 Power sports a 6.5-inch display with a dewdrop notch and packs a 6,000mAh battery. It has an IP52 rating for dust and water resistance which is uncommon at this price point. The Moto G10 Power runs Android 11 with a few of Motorola’s customizations which deliver a smooth user experience.
You get a quad-camera setup with the Moto G10 Power, comprising a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. These cameras performed well in daylight, but the low-light performance wasn’t the best. Thanks to the bigger battery, you will get good battery life, and this phone would be a good choice for someone who prioritizes that. The Moto G30 is a viable alternative with a more powerful processor if you are willing to go a little over budget.
Moto E7 Plus
The Moto E7 Plus is another low-cost offering from Motorola. It is priced at Rs. 9,499 and packs in some decent specifications. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor powers the Moto E7 Plus, paired with 4GB of RAM. It sports a 6.5-inch display with HD+ resolution and a dewdrop notch at the top. The Moto E7 Plus has enough performance to handle day-to-day tasks and casual gaming. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner that works well.
Motorola offers a 5,000mAh battery, but sadly, this phone misses out on a USB Type-C port and instead has a Micro-USB port. Charging is slow as the bundled charger is 10W only. You only get a dual-camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The cameras are capable of capturing good photos in daylight. Using Night mode, the Moto E7 Plus also takes decent low-light shots.
The Moto E7 Plus offers a clean near-stock Android UI, which is uncommon at this price level. If you like a simple, easy-to-use interface, the Moto E7 Plus has that going for it. The Moto G9 and Moto G10 Power are suitable alternatives.
Redmi 9 Prime
The Redmi 9 Prime is a modified version of the Redmi 9 with a higher resolution full-HD+ display. While most smartphones on this list have an HD+ show, the Redmi 9 Prime has a 6.53-inch display with a dewdrop notch at the top. The Redmi 9 Prime runs MIUI 11 on top of Android 10 and has a fair amount of preinstalled bloatware. The Redmi 9 Prime also has the relatively powerful MediaTek Helio G80 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM, and you get 64GB or 128GB of storage, though only the 64GB option is within this budget.
The Redmi 9 Prime has a quad-camera setup consisting of a 13-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera, a 5-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The camera performance is average overall. If you are okay with spending a little extra, the Redmi 9 Power will appeal to you with its stereo speakers and battery life. You will get good battery life thanks to a 5,020mAh battery, but the supplied 10W charger is relatively slow.
Realme Narzo 30A
The Narzo 30A was launched in early 2021 and is the latest Narzo series from Realme. It has a fresh design with a square-shaped camera module and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The display size is generous at 6.5 inches but only has an HD+ resolution. The phone is priced at Rs. 8,999 and offers good value.
The MediaTek Helio G85 SoC powers the Narzo 30A and is available in two variants. The base variant has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, while the higher variant offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. This phone runs Realme UI on top of Android 10. You get a dual-camera setup on the Narzo 30A, which delivers decent photos in daylight, but low-light camera performance is below average. The Realme Narzo 30A will keep you happy if you like taking many selfies. The big battery also helps deliver excellent battery life, but it comes at the cost of being slightly big and bulky.
Realme Narzo 10A
The Realme Narzo 10A is slightly older now but still offers good value. It sports a 6.5-inch display with HD+ resolution and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G70 SoC. There are two Narzo 10A, one with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage priced at Rs. 8,999, and the other with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, which costs Rs. 9,999.
The Narzo 10A packs in a 5,000mAh battery and offers good battery life. It has a triple camera setup at the back consisting of a 12-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It has a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The Narzo 10A has a newer design compared to the Realme C3 and gets a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. If you are willing to stretch your budget and spend a little extra, the Realme Narzo 20 is worth considering. You will get better cameras, a more powerful MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, and a bigger 6,000mAh by spending just Rs. 500 extra.
