If you are in the market searching for the Best Phone Under Rs. 10000, chances are that you will end up with too many options. There are many brands in the market like Xiaomi, Lenovo, Huawei, Coolpad, Gionee, and YU. A few years back you can’t expect too many features in 10k price bracket but now everything is changed, features such as 16MP rear cameras, Full HD Screen, 5.5-inch display and fingerprint sensors have started making their way to phones under Rs. 10000. Now, which one you should you buy this is the question? No worry, here we are presenting a comprehensive list of the best phones under 10000 that will give you the best of all worlds, within this price.
Best Mobiles under 10000
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 2GB, 32GB version priced at Rs. 9,999 in and currently is the best phone under 10000. This is the only smartphone under 10000 which comes with the Snapdragon 625 and performs better than almost all devices around the same price. It has one of the most reliable battery life. The design all metallic which is beautifully crafted. The device sports 5.5-inch 1080P screen with sunlight display, reading mode, night display, and color temperature adjustment. The smartphone shoots a 13-megapixel primary camera with 0.1s ultra fast PDAF, dual LED flash, and 1080P video recording. On the front, it has 5-megapixel selfie camera which captures really good selfies.
It comes with a huge 4100 mAh battery which will last more than one day in any circumstances. Overall, It offers the best performance and battery life of all smartphones below Rs. 10,000 that are currently available in India.
Key Specs
- 5.5 inch Full HD screen
- Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 on MIUI 8
- Snapdragon 625 Octa-core Processor
- 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
- 5 MP selfie camera
- 32GB/64 ROM
- 128 GB expandable
- 2GB/3GB/4GB RAM
- 4100 mAh battery
- Fingerprint sensor
- 4G with VoLTE
Pros:
- Excellent battery Life
- Amazing performance
- Value for money
Cons:
- Average camera
- No fast charging support
Xiaomi Redmi 4
On the next spot in this list, we have another Xiaomi phone, the Redmi 4. This is not powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 which is a good and stable chip but not as good as Snapdragon 625 but it still offers dependable performance. It’s main feature is the long lasting battery life. The device features a 4100mAh battery. The smartphone sports a compact 5-Inch display with 2.5D glass on top. Redmi 4 comes in 3 variants, a 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB. The more the price better the specifications and the ideal variant is 32 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Variants
- 2 GB RAM with 16 GB Storage: Rs 6999
- 3 GB RAM with 32 GB Storage: Rs 8999
- 4 GB RAM with 64 GB Storage: Rs 10999
The only downside is the camera there is a 13-megapixel sensor on the back with f/2.0 aperture, 5 element lens, and LED flash. It has a 5-megapixel selfie camera with real-time beauty, f/2.0 aperture, and real-time filters. Also, we can’t ignore the notorious flash sale.
Key Specs
- 5-inch 720P HD display
- Android Marshmallow on MIUI 8
- Snapdragon 435 Octa-core Processor
- 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
- 5 MP selfie camera
- 16 GB/32 GB/64 GB ROM
- 128 GB expandable
- 2 GB/3 GB/4 GB RAM
- 4100 mAh battery
- Fingerprint sensor
- 4G with VoLTE
Pros:
- Really good performance
- Great battery life
- Value for money
Cons:
- Flash sale sucks
YU Yureka Black
This is the all new smartphone by the subsidiary of Micromax Yu Tele-ventures. The Yu Yureka Black combines the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 and premium looking design, offering one of the best phones in the budget category. The Yu Yureka Black packs a 4GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage which can be expanded to 128 GB via a microSD card. It comes with a Full HD 1080p display.
The Yu Yureka Black runs Android 6.0.1 OS and is powered by a 3000 mAh battery. The main camera on the Yu Yureka Black is a 13 MP shooter with Auto Focus and the Front Facing Camera capable of shooting 8 MP selfies. The phone comes with a price tag of Rs 8,999 and is available from Flipkart.
Key Specs
- 5-inch 1080P HD display
- Android Marshmallow 6.0.1
- Snapdragon 430 Octa-core Processor
- 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
- 8 MP selfie camera
- 32 GB ROM
- 128 GB expandable
- 4 GB RAM
- 3000 mAh battery
- Fingerprint sensor
- 4G with VoLTE
Pros:
- Good performance
- Good design
- Value for money
Cons:
- Overheating issues
Lenovo K6 Power
The Lenovo K6 Power is another good option in the sub-10 budget. This 5-inch phone packs a 1080p display, and the 13MP rear camera. It has 32 GB of internal storage which can be expanded to 128 GB via a microSD card. The Lenovo K6 Power runs Android 6.0.1 OS and is powered by a 4000 mAh battery. The phone is powered by a 1.4 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor and it comes with 3 & 4 GB of RAM. the 3 GB variant cost only Rs. 10,000. The smartphone also has a Front Facing Camera capable of shooting 8 MP selfies. If you want to buy the best smartphone under Rs. 10,000 and don’t want to wait for a flash sale, this might be your best option.
Key Specs
- 5-inch 1080P HD display
- Android Marshmallow 6.0.1
- Snapdragon 430 Octa-core Processor
- 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
- 8 MP selfie camera
- 32 GB ROM
- 128 GB expandable
- 3 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- Fingerprint sensor
- 4G with VoLTE
Pros:
- Good looks and build quality
- Decent display
- Excellent battery life
Cons:
- Cameras could have been better
- No fast charging support
Xiaomi Redmi 4A
The Xiaomi Redmi 4A is stripped down version of the Redmi 4. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC, it is not as powerful as Redmi 4 or Redmi 3S. If your budget can’t go beyond 6K, this is the phone to buy. It sports a 13MP rear camera, a decent 3120 mAh battery, 2GB RAM and a 5 inch HD Display. It comes with 5 MP Selfie camera. It runs on MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0.1 marshmallow. The Xiaomi Redmi 4A packs 16 GB of internal storage which can be expanded to 128 GB via a microSD card. If you are looking for a good battery life on tight budget, this is quite good for you as it comes at Rs. 5,999.
Key Specs
- 5-inch 720P HD display
- Android Marshmallow 6.0.1
- Snapdragon 425 Quad-core Processor
- 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
- 5 MP selfie camera
- 16 GB ROM
- 128 GB expandable
- 2 GB RAM
- 3120 mAh battery
- 4G with VoLTE
Pros:
- Small and light
- Easy to use with one hand
- Decent battery life
Cons:
- Cameras could have been better
- Hybrid Dual Sim support
Moto G4
Moto G4 comes last year and it is the offering budget from Motorola. And it is currently available under Rs. 10,000. This 5.5-inch smartphone may not be as good a performer as other phones which come above it, but it is still a decent performer. The phone offers a decent build quality, a reliable battery, and latest Android Nougat 7.0 with stock UI. The phone is powered by a 1.5 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor and it comes with 2 GB of RAM. The smartphone houses a 3000 mAh battery with Turbocharging support. The smartphone also has a Front Facing Camera capable of shooting 5 MP selfies. But it doesn’t come with a fingerprint sensor.
Key Specs
- 5.5 inch 1080P FHD TFT display
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Android Nougat 7.0
- Snapdragon 617 octa-core chipset
- Adreno 405 GPU
- 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
- 5 MP selfie camera
- 16 GB ROM
- 128 GB expandable storage.
- 2 GB RAM
- 3000 mAh battery
- Turbo Charging
- 4G LTE
Pros:
- Good camera
- Crisp display
Cons:
- Heats up while shooting videos
Moto G4 Play
If you love stock Android UI then at budget less than 10k, the Moto G4 Play is the best smartphone. The phone is powered by a 1.4 GHz Quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor and it comes with 2 GB of RAM and 16 Gb storage. It comes with only 5 inch HD IPS LCD display. It is powered by a 2800 mAh battery and has dedicated micro sd card slot. The main camera on the Motorola Moto G4 Play is an 8 MP shooter and Front Facing Camera capable of shooting 5 MP selfies. However, it is hard to recommend the phone over the Redmi 4.
Key Specs
- 5 inch 720p display
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Android Nougat 7.0
- Snapdragon 410
- 8 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
- 5 MP selfie camera
- 16 GB ROM
- 128 GB expandable storage.
- 2 GB RAM
- 2800 mAh battery
- 4G VoLTE
Pros:
- Simple, appealing design
Cons:
- No gyroscope
- Doesn’t handle multitasking too well
Asus Zenfone Max 2016
This is the smartphone under 10000 with long lasting battery life. It packs humongous 5000 mAh battery. The device has a 5.5 inch 720P HD display. The device boasts Android marshmallow 6.0 with ZenUI flavor on top. It packs 2 GB RAM powered by a Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor. It comes with 32 GB onboard storage and can be expandable up to 128GB. If you are looking for a smartphone with long lasting battery life then Zenfone Max should be your choice.
Key Specs
- 5.5 inch 720P HD IPS display
- Android Marshmallow 6.0
- Snapdragon 615 octa-core chipset
- 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
- 5 MP selfie camera with selfie mode
- 32 GB ROM
- 64 GB expandable storage.
- 2 GB RAM
- 5000 mAh battery
- 4G LTE
Pros:
- Long lasting battery Life
- Decent build quality
Cons:
- Average camera
- Moderate performer
Coolpad Note 5
This is also another device with good battery life. The 4010mAh battery on this device is its best aspect and can easily last two days with regular usage. Battery aside, the performance is just decent and the camera is just average. The phone is powered by a 1.5 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor and it comes with 4 GB of RAM.
The Coolpad Note 5 packs 32 GB of internal storage which can be expanded via a microSD card. The Coolpad Note 5 runs Android 6.0 OS and is powered by a 4010 mAh battery. The main camera on the Coolpad Note 5 is a 13 MP shooter and Front Facing Camera capable of shooting 8 MP selfies.
Key Specs
- 5.5 inch 1080P IPS display
- Android Marshmallow 6.0
- Snapdragon 617 octa-core chipset
- 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
- 8 MP selfie camera with selfie mode
- 32 GB ROM
- 4 GB RAM
- 4010 mAh battery
- 4G LTE
Pros:
- Long lasting battery Life
- 5.5 inches display with 2.5D Glass and Full HD resolution
Cons:
- Bellow Average camera
- Heating issues
Coolpad Note 5 Lite
The Coolpad Note 5 Lite is the smaller brother of the Coolpad Note 5. The phone is powered by a 1 GHz Quad core Mediatek MT6735CP processor and it comes with 3 GB of RAM. The smaller 5-inch device is also one of the best looking phones in the sub-10K segment. It has a decent display with a decent battery. The Coolpad Note 5 Lite packs 16 GB of internal storage which can be expanded to 64 GB via a microSD card. The Coolpad Note 5 Lite runs Android 6.0 OS and is powered by a 2500 mAh battery. The main camera on the Coolpad Note 5 Lite is a 13 MP shooter and a Front Facing Camera capable of shooting 8 MP selfies.However, it is very hard to recommend this phone over the Redmi 4 or Redmi 4A.
Key Specs
- 5 inch 720P IPS display
- Android Marshmallow 6.0
- Mediatek MT6735 chipset
- 13 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
- 8 MP selfie camera with selfie mode
- 16 GB ROM
- 3 GB RAM
- 2500 mAh battery
- 4G LTE
Pros:
- Light Weight
- Fast fingerprint scanner
Cons:
- Small Battery
- Mediatek Processor
