Best Smartphones Under Rs. 10,000 In 2019

Despite the fact that regardless we don't have an ideal lead telephone, reasonable telephones are reliably showing signs of improvement and are very trustworthy, if not premium, in 2019. The under 10000 portion keeps on being a significant section in India where a great many purchasers are yet to possess a cell phone.

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

Price: Rs. 10,618

Overview: Xiaomi surprised the smartphone market with the 7th iteration of its coveted Redmi Note series. Redmi Note 7 packs a Snapdragon 660 chipset coupled with RAM plus ROM combo up to 3GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB. The phone bears a whopping 4000mAh battery. On the surface, it features the MIUI 10 skin based on Android 9.0 Pie. In the camera department, 12MP+2MP rear panel and a 13MP shooter upfront.

Performance
Octa core (2.2 GHz, Quad Core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core)
Snapdragon 660
3 GB RAM
Display
6.3 inches (16 cm)
1080x2340 px, 409 PPI
IPS LCD
Camera
12 MP + 2 MP Dual Primary Cameras
LED Flash
13 MP Front Camera
Battery
4000 mAh
Quick Charging 4.0
USB Type-C port

2. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2

Price: Rs.9,999

Overview: Zenfone Max Pro M2 is a worthy successor to the Max Pro M1. The mid-range handset brings along Snapdragon 660 SoC, which is a noteworthy improvement over the Snapdragon 636 found on its predecessor. Apart from this upgrade, you get a premium glass sandwich design, better screen-to-body ratio with a notch display, and a massive 5,000mAh battery. In terms of software, you get stock iteration of Android, which leaves little room for any complaints. Overall, Zenfone Max Pro M2 is one of the best handsets in its price range.

Performance
Octa core (1.95 GHz, Quad Core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core)
Snapdragon 660
3 GB RAM
Display
6.26 inches (15.9 cm)
1080x2280 px, 403 PPI
IPS LCD
Camera
12 MP + 5 MP Dual Primary Cameras
LED Flash
13 MP Front Camera
Battery
5000 mAh
Non-Removable

3. Realme 3

Price: Rs.10,297

Overview: Realme 3 comes with revamped design and some crucial improvements over the Realme 2 but still falls in the same price bracket as its predecessor. Powered by MediaTek Helio P70, the Realme 3 comes with a dual camera setup at the back that manages to take some detailed pictures. The Nightscape mode in the phone lets you take some brilliant pictures in low-light conditions and comes across as the most impressive aspect of the phone. All these features coupled with good battery life make for an exciting offering from the brand at budget no less.

Performance
Octa core (2.1 GHz, Quad Core + 2 GHz, Quad core)
MediaTek Helio P70
3 GB RAM
Display
6.2 inches (15.75 cm)
720x1520 px, 271 PPI
IPS LCD
Camera
13 MP + 2 MP Dual Primary Cameras
LED Flash
13 MP Front Camera
Battery
4230 mAh
Non-Removable

4. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1

Price: Rs.8,499

Overview: The Zenfone Max Pro M1 is one of the best value-for-money smartphones available in the market and comes with powerful internals. The handset is powered by a capable processor and offers stock Android experience to the users. With the taller-than-usual aspect ratio and good processing capabilities, multitasking on Zenfone Max Pro M1 feels effortless and smooth. The above features already make a strong point for the handset but there is also a massive battery, which makes Zenfone Max Pro M1 an all-around package.

Performance
Octa core (1.8 GHz, Quad Core + 1.6 GHz, Quad core)
Snapdragon 636
3 GB RAM
Display
5.99 inches (15.21 cm)
1080x2160 px, 403 PPI
IPS LCD
Camera
13 MP + 5 MP Dual Primary Cameras
LED Flash
8 MP Front Camera
Battery
5000 mAh
Non-Removable

5. Samsung Galaxy M10 32GB

Price: Rs.8,990

Overview: Samsung's new Galaxy M10 comes with an Infinity V display, which is essentially just Samsung’s term for a waterdrop notch. Despite being a budget phone, the Galaxy M10 packs a good display, provides solid battery backup, and comes with a minimalist yet elegant design. Moreover, the camera setups, both on the rear and the front, manage to take impressive pictures in different lighting conditions. Overall, the Galaxy M10 brings a whole load of features to the table at an affordable price.

Performance
Octa Core, 1.6 GHz
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa
3 GB RAM
Display
6.22 inches (15.8 cm)
720x1520 px, 270 PPI
TFT
Camera
13 MP + 5 MP Dual Primary Cameras
LED Flash
5 MP Front Camera
Battery
3400 mAh
Non-Removable

6. Asus Zenfone Max M2

Price: Rs.10,490

Overview: Although Zenfone Max M1 was not a particularly breakthrough smartphone, the Max M2 brings along a host of improvements to the table. With the new phone in the series, you get Qualcomm's latest budget Snapdragon 632 SoC and a massive 4,000mAh battery. Additionally, the brand has included the notch display design to ensure that the phone feels modern by all means. As the phone costs less than the Pro variant, you get full value for your money.

Performance
Octa core (1.8 GHz, Quad Core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core)
Snapdragon 632
3 GB RAM
Display
6.26 inches (15.9 cm)
720x1520 px, 269 PPI
IPS LCD
Camera
13 MP + 2 MP Dual Primary Cameras
LED Flash
8 MP Front Camera
Battery
4000 mAh
Non-Removable

7. Realme U1

Price: Rs.9,890

Overview: Realme U1 is one of the best mid-range smartphones with a whopping screen-to-body ratio of 90.8 percent. The 19.5:9 display comes with a full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,340p) resolution and a tiny dewdrop-shaped cut-out up top that features a selfie camera. The performance needs on the phone are driven by an octa-core Helio P70 chipset, clocked up to 2.1GHz, and paired with ARM G72 GPU. A capable selfie camera and a decent battery makes Realme U1 an all-round performer.

Performance
Octa core (2.1 GHz, Quad Core + 2 GHz, Quad core)
MediaTek Helio P70
3 GB RAM
Display
6.3 inches (16 cm)
1080x2340 px, 409 PPI
IPS LCD
Camera
13 MP + 2 MP Dual Primary Cameras
LED Flash
25 MP Front Camera
Battery
3500 mAh
Non-Removable

8. Samsung Galaxy A10

Price: Rs.7,990

Overview: Samsung's latest entry to the Galaxy A series comes at an extremely affordable price but brings along some really interesting specs. The Galaxy A10 packs a 6.2-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display and a 3,400mAh non-removable battery. If we talk about optics, the handset packs a capable 13MP camera at the back, assisted by an LED flash to ensure good images even in low-light conditions. In this price range, this is one of the best handsets, along with Galaxy M10, that the brand offers.

Performance
Octa core (1.6 GHz, Dual Core + 1.35 GHz, Hexa Core)
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa
2 GB RAM
Display
6.2 inches (15.75 cm)
720x1520 px, 271 PPI
Super AMOLED
Camera
13 MP Primary Camera
LED Flash
5 MP Front Camera
Battery
3400 mAh
Non-Removable

9. Honor 9N

Price: Rs. 9,999

Overview: Huawei Honor 9N is serious about the looks evident from its gorgeous glass body. Its compact form factor makes it more comfortable for one-handed usage. While the looks would force Xiaomi phones in this range to run for their money, the performance can be a bit inconsistent. The Kirin 659 chipset can’t face the processing prowess of its contemporaries. Along with the neoteric design, they should’ve worked on the performance and cameras.

Performance
2.36GHz + 1.7GHz Kirin 659 octa core processor
Android v8 Oreo
4 GB RAM
Display
5.84 inches (14.83 cm)
2280x1080 px, 16M color support
Camera
13MP+2MP dual camera
LED Flash
16MP front facing camera
Battery
3000mAH
Lithium-polymer battery

10. Infinix Note 5

Price: Rs. 8,999

Overview: The Infinix Note 5 phone is here to make sure you never have a dull moment as you can do a lot more than just take calls on this phone. Experience the best of Google's Android One on this phone. Don't be fooled by its elegant design, as it is just as efficient and powerful when it comes to handling tasks, as it is powered by an MTK P23 2.0 GHz 64-bit Octa-core processor. The 15.21 cm (5.99) FHD+ Full View Display is sure to keep you hooked on the content you are viewing on its screen.

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