If you are in the market looking for a latest smartphone under Rs.
10,000, you will be overwhelmed with options. But, what to buy? Well, we
have made things easier for you. Here is our list of the top 10 Android
smartphones under Rs 10,000 in India for December 2016 across different
brands. These phones in 10K range offer the best combination of
features, performance and quality for a phone buyer whose budget is
under Rs 10,000.
The
16GB version of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 priced at Rs. 9,999 in India is
the best smartphone to buy under Rs. 10,000 in India. In terms of
performance, the Snapdragon 650 powered device moves past many devices
priced well above its price range. It also has one of the most reliable
battery life we have seen on a sub-10k smartphone. Overall, It offers
the best performance and battery life of all smartphones below Rs.
10,000 that are currently available in India. However, the flash sale
system is still a big hurdle to pass through. Specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 1080p,
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650,
RAM: 2GB,
Storage: 16GB,
Camera: 16MP,
OS: Android 5.1.1,
Battery: 4050mAh
The
Redmi Note 3 is a great phone, but if your budget doesn't allow you to
buy it, the smaller Redmi 3s is the next best pick. The Qualcomm
Snapdragon 430 powered device just falls short in terms of performance
compared to the Redmi Note 3, providing great performance at a much
lower price tag. However, the main feature of this phone is its long
battery life. The device features a 4100mAh battery, which not only
matches the Redmi Note 3 but beats every other phone by a large margin
in its price category. Fingerprint scanner comes as an added bonus.
Specs:
Display: 5-inch, 720p,
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430,
RAM: 3GB,
Storage: 32GB,
Camera: 13MP,
OS: Android 6.0.1,
Battery: 4100mAh
The
LeEco Le 1s can be best described as the subsidized version of the
original LeEco Le 1s. The phone is almost exactly the same as the Le 1s
and in addition it also offers LeEco’s supertainment package, which
offers video content via various partners. The 5.5-inch device looks
good and has a solid build. Powered by a MediaTek Helio X10 SoC, the
phone is swift and does not slow down very easily. The phone also quite
good when gaming is concerned but it is still lacks the performance of
the similarly priced Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. The 13MP rear camera isn't the
best in the category but still manages to be good enough for the price.
Specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 1080p,
SoC: MediaTek Helio X10,
RAM: 3GB,
Storage: 32GB,
Camera: 13MP,
OS: Android 6.0,
Battery: 3000mAh
The
Asus Zenfone Max had a great battery life but it lacked the
performance. Asus has rectified that by upgrading to a Qualcomm
Snapdragon 615 SoC. Now the Asus Zenfone Max is much faster and offers a
reliable performance. Asus hasn't changed the rest of the stuff though
as the phone is still boasting a 13MP rear camera and 5.5-inch display.
The phone still features a massive 5000mAh battery which go up to two
days without charging. Specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 720p,
SoC: Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615,
RAM: 3GB,
Storage: 32GB,
Camera: 13MP,
OS: Android 6.0.1,
Battery: 5000mAh
The
Meizu M3 Note offers a lot of hardware for a sub-10K smartphone like an
octa-core processor, 3GB RAM and 32GB of Storage. To top it all, there
is a 4100mAh battery inside, which provides more than a day of usage. It
is quite simply the best phone to buy if battery is your main priority.
The 13MP rear camera on the M3 Note does a decent job and is able to
take good images in favourable light conditions. The all metal unibody
built offers a touch of premiumness in this budget segment and we
believe, it is the best looking phone if your budget is limited to Rs.
10,000. Specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 1080p,
SoC: 5.5-inch, 1080p,
RAM: Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10,
Storage: 16GB,
Camera: 13MP,
OS: Android 5.1,
Battery: 4100mAh
The
humble Moto G Turbo with its latest price drop reserves its spot at
sixth position. It has the best in class software support and best in
class optimization. Even though the phone uses yesteryear’s Snapdragon
615 SoC, thanks to Motorola optimization, the phone performs better than
most of the phones out there. The Moto G Turbo boasts a very good
display and is the only phone in the sub-10k category to offer water
resistant capabilities. However, the best part of the phone is its UI
which is clean and almost unadulterated Android. Motorola phones always
get the latest Android update before any other phone from any other
phone manufacturer and that’s what makes it a good proposition. Specs:
Display: 5-inch, 720p,
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615,
RAM: 2GB,
Storage: 16GB,
Camera: 13MP,
OS: Android 5.1.1,
Battery: 2470mAh
Last
year, Coolpad did surprise everyone by launching Note 3 which was a
budget smartphone with a fingerprint sensor and 3GB of RAM. This year,
the company did something better, brought a phone with almost similar
specifications to the Sub-7K segment. This makes the Coolpad Note 3
Lite, the best value for money smartphone in the price segment and the
best phone to buy in the sub-7K smartphone segment. It is also the only
smartphone at its price to offer a fingerprint scanner, and it is quite
accurate as well. The quad-core smartphone churns out a commendable
performance at the price and can run Facebook or Candy Crush with equal
ease. It can even take on heavier games such as Asphalt 8, albeit with
occasional lag. The battery life of this little phone is also quite
good, with almost eight hours of on-time between charges. Specs:
Display: 5-inch, 720p,
RAM: 3GB,
Storage: 16GB,
Camera: 13MP,
OS: Android 5.2,
Battery: 2500mAh
The
Xolo Black 1X is also one of the few phones in this price range to
boast a metal frame on its side. However, the biggest plus point for the
phone is the only phone, apart from Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 3 to boast a
1080p display. Also, with just a 5-inch display, the Xolo Black 1X
offers the best PPi under the sub-10K price. It is powered by the same
MediaTek SoC which is being used by the Coolpad Note 3 and it works well
for the most part. It does not falter until you try to push it by
loading three four demanding games on the memory. Talking about the
camera, the Xolo Black has a 13MP shooter on the back, and even though
the image quality is decent, the camera does lack sufficient details.
The colour reproduction is respectable, and the shutter delay is less
than ideal. The front-facing camera is slightly better and the battery
life is respectable as well. Specs:
Display: 5-inch, 1080p,
SoC: Mediatek MT6753,
RAM: 3GB,
Storage: 32GB,
Camera: 13MP,
OS: Android 5.0,
Battery: 2400mAh
Lenovo
K3 Note is a generation older now but, it is still a good phone to buy.
It is powered by an octa-core SoC which makes the whole user experience
across the phone quite smooth. Gaming does push the phone towards the
edge but unless you are running some heavy games, you won’t feel much of
a difference. Movie watching experience on the phone is great as the K3
Note features a very good display which is further aided by Dolby Atmos
optimization. Specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 1080p,
SoC: Mediatek MT6752,
RAM: 2GB,
Storage: 16GB,
Camera: 13MP,
OS: Android 5.0.2,
Battery: 3000mAh
Asus
Zenfone 2 Laser is the best camera phone you can buy in a budget of Rs.
10,000. The phone has a 13MP rear camera which is assisted by laser
autofocus making the phone quite fast in focusing and taking pictures.
However, the rest of the phone, with its Snapdragon 410, 2GB RAM and a
5.5-inch 720p display is just good, not the best. Although, if camera is
your priority you won’t go wrong with the Asus Zenfone 2 laser 5.5.
Specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 720p,
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410,
RAM: 2GB,
Storage: 16GB,
Camera: 13MP,
OS: Android 5.0,
Battery: 3000mAh
1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
The
16GB version of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 priced at Rs. 9,999 in India is
the best smartphone to buy under Rs. 10,000 in India. In terms of
performance, the Snapdragon 650 powered device moves past many devices
priced well above its price range. It also has one of the most reliable
battery life we have seen on a sub-10k smartphone. Overall, It offers
the best performance and battery life of all smartphones below Rs.
10,000 that are currently available in India. However, the flash sale
system is still a big hurdle to pass through. Specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 1080p,
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650,
RAM: 2GB,
Storage: 16GB,
Camera: 16MP,
OS: Android 5.1.1,
Battery: 4050mAh2. Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime
The
Redmi Note 3 is a great phone, but if your budget doesn't allow you to
buy it, the smaller Redmi 3s is the next best pick. The Qualcomm
Snapdragon 430 powered device just falls short in terms of performance
compared to the Redmi Note 3, providing great performance at a much
lower price tag. However, the main feature of this phone is its long
battery life. The device features a 4100mAh battery, which not only
matches the Redmi Note 3 but beats every other phone by a large margin
in its price category. Fingerprint scanner comes as an added bonus.
Specs:
Display: 5-inch, 720p,
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430,
RAM: 3GB,
Storage: 32GB,
Camera: 13MP,
OS: Android 6.0.1,
Battery: 4100mAh3. LeEco Le 1s Eco
The
LeEco Le 1s can be best described as the subsidized version of the
original LeEco Le 1s. The phone is almost exactly the same as the Le 1s
and in addition it also offers LeEco’s supertainment package, which
offers video content via various partners. The 5.5-inch device looks
good and has a solid build. Powered by a MediaTek Helio X10 SoC, the
phone is swift and does not slow down very easily. The phone also quite
good when gaming is concerned but it is still lacks the performance of
the similarly priced Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. The 13MP rear camera isn't the
best in the category but still manages to be good enough for the price.
Specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 1080p,
SoC: MediaTek Helio X10,
RAM: 3GB,
Storage: 32GB,
Camera: 13MP,
OS: Android 6.0,
Battery: 3000mAh4. Asus Zenfone Max (2016)
The
Asus Zenfone Max had a great battery life but it lacked the
performance. Asus has rectified that by upgrading to a Qualcomm
Snapdragon 615 SoC. Now the Asus Zenfone Max is much faster and offers a
reliable performance. Asus hasn't changed the rest of the stuff though
as the phone is still boasting a 13MP rear camera and 5.5-inch display.
The phone still features a massive 5000mAh battery which go up to two
days without charging. Specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 720p,
SoC: Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615,
RAM: 3GB,
Storage: 32GB,
Camera: 13MP,
OS: Android 6.0.1,
Battery: 5000mAh5. Meizu M3 Note
The
Meizu M3 Note offers a lot of hardware for a sub-10K smartphone like an
octa-core processor, 3GB RAM and 32GB of Storage. To top it all, there
is a 4100mAh battery inside, which provides more than a day of usage. It
is quite simply the best phone to buy if battery is your main priority.
The 13MP rear camera on the M3 Note does a decent job and is able to
take good images in favourable light conditions. The all metal unibody
built offers a touch of premiumness in this budget segment and we
believe, it is the best looking phone if your budget is limited to Rs.
10,000. Specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 1080p,
SoC: 5.5-inch, 1080p,
RAM: Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10,
Storage: 16GB,
Camera: 13MP,
OS: Android 5.1,
Battery: 4100mAh6. Motorola Moto G Turbo
The
humble Moto G Turbo with its latest price drop reserves its spot at
sixth position. It has the best in class software support and best in
class optimization. Even though the phone uses yesteryear’s Snapdragon
615 SoC, thanks to Motorola optimization, the phone performs better than
most of the phones out there. The Moto G Turbo boasts a very good
display and is the only phone in the sub-10k category to offer water
resistant capabilities. However, the best part of the phone is its UI
which is clean and almost unadulterated Android. Motorola phones always
get the latest Android update before any other phone from any other
phone manufacturer and that’s what makes it a good proposition. Specs:
Display: 5-inch, 720p,
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615,
RAM: 2GB,
Storage: 16GB,
Camera: 13MP,
OS: Android 5.1.1,
Battery: 2470mAh7. Coolpad Note 3 Lite
Last
year, Coolpad did surprise everyone by launching Note 3 which was a
budget smartphone with a fingerprint sensor and 3GB of RAM. This year,
the company did something better, brought a phone with almost similar
specifications to the Sub-7K segment. This makes the Coolpad Note 3
Lite, the best value for money smartphone in the price segment and the
best phone to buy in the sub-7K smartphone segment. It is also the only
smartphone at its price to offer a fingerprint scanner, and it is quite
accurate as well. The quad-core smartphone churns out a commendable
performance at the price and can run Facebook or Candy Crush with equal
ease. It can even take on heavier games such as Asphalt 8, albeit with
occasional lag. The battery life of this little phone is also quite
good, with almost eight hours of on-time between charges. Specs:
Display: 5-inch, 720p,
RAM: 3GB,
Storage: 16GB,
Camera: 13MP,
OS: Android 5.2,
Battery: 2500mAh8. XOLO Black 1X
The
Xolo Black 1X is also one of the few phones in this price range to
boast a metal frame on its side. However, the biggest plus point for the
phone is the only phone, apart from Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 3 to boast a
1080p display. Also, with just a 5-inch display, the Xolo Black 1X
offers the best PPi under the sub-10K price. It is powered by the same
MediaTek SoC which is being used by the Coolpad Note 3 and it works well
for the most part. It does not falter until you try to push it by
loading three four demanding games on the memory. Talking about the
camera, the Xolo Black has a 13MP shooter on the back, and even though
the image quality is decent, the camera does lack sufficient details.
The colour reproduction is respectable, and the shutter delay is less
than ideal. The front-facing camera is slightly better and the battery
life is respectable as well. Specs:
Display: 5-inch, 1080p,
SoC: Mediatek MT6753,
RAM: 3GB,
Storage: 32GB,
Camera: 13MP,
OS: Android 5.0,
Battery: 2400mAh9. Lenovo K3 Note
10. Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5
Asus
Zenfone 2 Laser is the best camera phone you can buy in a budget of Rs.
10,000. The phone has a 13MP rear camera which is assisted by laser
autofocus making the phone quite fast in focusing and taking pictures.
However, the rest of the phone, with its Snapdragon 410, 2GB RAM and a
5.5-inch 720p display is just good, not the best. Although, if camera is
your priority you won’t go wrong with the Asus Zenfone 2 laser 5.5.
Specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 720p,
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410,
RAM: 2GB,
Storage: 16GB,
Camera: 13MP,
OS: Android 5.0,
Battery: 3000mAh
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