Best Mobile Phones Under 10,000 in India (Mar 2024)

Verdict: Similarities aside, the POCO M6 5G emerges as a promising smartphone for Flipkart users. The device delivers respectable performance and battery life. While the camera and viewing experience may not be exceptional, considering the price, you couldn`t ask for more.

Verdict: The Lava Blaze 2 5G emerges as a compelling choice in the budget smartphone market. Despite its conventional budget-friendly aesthetics, the device distinguishes itself with the inclusion of the `Ring Light` feature. Additionally, the phone delivers reliable performance for everyday use, and its commendable battery life adds to its appeal. The display and cameras could have been better.

Verdict: The iTel P55 offers remarkable value for the price, with 5G being the cherry on top. The handset delivers reliable performance for everyday tasks, long battery life, and a decent viewing experience, though it may struggle in direct sunlight. The cameras might not be its strongest suit, but you will have less to complain about in daylight.

Verdict: Itel P55+ proves that good 4G phones can still exist in 2024 without a high sticker price. It offers a solid battery backup, fast charging speeds, and 256GB inbuilt storage - all under Rs 10,000. The display is also satisfactory, considering the competition in the segment. However, its cameras are average and you shouldn`t have high hopes if that matters to you. Overall though, it`s a decent buy for entry-level users.

Verdict: The POCO C65 is a decent option for entry-level smartphone users. Whether for watching videos on YouTube or using WhatsApp, the phone can handle these tasks with negligible stutters. Its new 256GB storage option will excite some customers, but I do feel that this variant is an overkill for the segment. If you have a Rs 10,000 budget, the POCO M6 5G is a better choice with a more powerful chipset and 5G support.

Verdict: The Moto G24 Power may not be the stand-out option in the segment, but it is a smartphone worth considering if you are looking for clean software, decent performance, and respectable battery life. That said, the lack of 5G capability might not work in its favour.

Verdict: The Tecno Pop 8 offers satisfactory performance for its price. Additionally, it comes with several notable features such as a matte finish, stereo speakers, up to 8GB RAM, and a 6.6-inch display with decent outdoor visibility. The 5,000mAh battery ensures a lasting performance, but the 10W charger takes around two hours for a full charge.

Verdict: The Infinix Smart 8HD is a sensible buy for its price. It is among the most feature-packed smartphones you can find in the segment right now, and its real-world performance aligns closely with what it promises.

Verdict: The Moto G14 is a handset that is ideal for light tasks. The phone offers decent camera quality, clean software, and good battery backup. However, the phone does struggle when it comes to demanding tasks. Having said that, as a budget phone that is a touch shy of the Rs 10,000 mark, the phone presents itself as a good multimedia companion with long battery backup.

Verdict: The Realme C53 feels just about right for its asking price of under Rs 10,000. It provides adequate performance for basic everyday activities and even outperforms its competitors in benchmarking scores. The device boasts respectable battery life and a good display. However, the cameras on the device fall a tad short of expectations.

Verdict: The Realme C55 has a lot going for it. The handset features an attractive design, is a decent performer, and has capable primary and selfie cameras for daylight photography. The mini capsule looks interesting and has the potential to be a game-changer. However, the phone falls short in a few areas, due to which it isn`t an easy recommendation.

Verdict: The POCO C55 comes across as a good smartphone for buyers who don`t mind its slightly dated OS (Android 12) and slow 10W charging via micro-USB. The phone is nicely built and powerful enough to handle regular usage. The display, cameras, and battery are also up to the mark.

Verdict: Motorola`s new E-series offering, the Moto E13 comes across as one of the most basic smartphones of 2023 yet. It boots Android 13 (Go edition) and sports a single rear-facing camera, a 5MP selfie camera, and a 10W charging solution. That said, the phone targets budget buyers who want a smartphone experience without splurging big bucks. The Moto E13 can be yours for as low as Rs 6,999, but is it worth the money?

Verdict: The Lava Blaze Pro is a decent device that does well for the price in the design, display, camera, and software departments. That said, the handset`s battery life isn`t on par with other smartphones in the segment and its performance could leave you wanting more too.

Verdict: The POCO M5 is a compelling affordable smartphone that gets most things right. The handset boasts a good design, a solid battery life, decent cameras, and respectable performance. If anything, the device might raise a few eyebrows as it isn`t 5G-enabled, but other than that, the POCO M5 is a complete package.

Verdict: The Realme C33 tries to offer a quality budget smartphone experience with its design, display, and performance. However, the handset`s camera and battery life leave something to be desired.

Verdict: For its price, the Redmi A1 does a decent job of providing the features that the budget audience might want. The design style is ergonomic, the battery life is good and the software is free of bloatware. However, users looking to get more performance out of their smartphones should look towards a higher price point.

Verdict: The Lava Blaze makes for a compelling device with its design, clean software, and battery life. However, for anyone looking for a powerful smartphone with a dependable camera setup in the budget segment, this is not the device to get.

Verdict: The Moto G42 won`t woo you away with its performance chops. That said, the handset flaunts a beautiful screen which touts good colour calibration for the price. Add to that the handset`s long-lasting battery life, great stereo speakers, clean software, decent cameras, and fast charging tech, and the G42 makes for a decent buy.

Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy F13 may not be the most powerful smartphone out there, but it is definitely among the most good-looking ones in the budget segment. The handset also comes with a monstrous battery and decent cameras.