Looking for a smartphone on a budget? You will be surprised by the range of choices available since this is the most competitive smartphone segment in India. Most of the market players are concentrating on budget smart phones and the focus is on high-end specs, good battery life, better user experience and great affordability. Industry experts claim that in 2016, the smart phone segment in the Rs. 10,000 range will continue to rule the roost in India and will be sought after most by Indians and local players like Micromax will have an edge.
Here we bring you a list of the top smart phones under Rs. 10000 taking into account all the basic requirements which customers look for before they make their purchase.
Lenovo k3 Note
(Rs.9,999, Flipkart)
The phone was launched in March 2015 and comes with a 5.50-inch touchscreen display.
Advantages:
- Good performance
- Good sound and wide screen
Disadvantages:
- Battery life is not very good
Specifications:
- Colours Pearl White, Onyx Black, Laser Yellow
- Screen size (inches) 5.50
- Processor 1.7GHz octa-core
- RAM 2GB
- Internal storage 16GB
- Rear camera 13-megapixel
- Front camera 5-megapixel
- Operating System Android 5.0
- Skin Vibe UI
- Wi-Fi and GPS Yes
- 3G, 4G/ LTE Yes
Micromax Yu Yureka Plus
(RS. 7,999 , ebay)
The Yu series of smartphones launched by Micromax are available online and offer great features at affordable rates. Yureka Plus is a little higher priced than previously launched Yureka, and we give you its features below. Get it on ebay with fabulous deals now.
Advantages:
- Good camera
- Great performance
- Decent battery life
Disadvantages
- Gets heated when high intensity games or videos are run
Specifications:
- Colour Moondust Grey/Black
- Screen size (inches) 50
- Processor 5GHz octa-core
- RAM 2GB
- Internal storage 16GB
- Rear camera 13-megapixel
- Front camera 5-megapixel
- Operating System Android, v5.1 Lollipop , Cyanogen 12 OS
- Wi-Fi and GPS Yes
- 3G, 4G Yes
CoolPad Note 3
(Rs.8,999, Amazon)
Coolpad is one of the largest smartphone companies in China and they have entered the highly competitive Indian market for providing smartphones with great features and affordable rates.
Advantages:
- Good battery life
- Smart Looks
- Excellent fingerprint sensor
Disadvantages:
- Limited availability
Specifications:
- Colour White, Yellow, Pink, Blue, Green
- Screen size (inches) 50
- Processor 3GHz octa-core
- RAM 3GB
- Internal storage 16GB
- Rear camera 13-megapixel
- Front camera 5-megapixel
- Operating System Android, v5.1 Lollipop
- Wi-Fi and GPS Yes
- 3G, 4G Yes
Motorola MOTO G 2ND GEN
(Rs.8,999, flipkart)
This smartphone packs a punch and is from the house of Motorola Mobility. It offers good features for its price and is value for money.
Advantages:
- Good processor and good display
Disadvantages:
- Battery life is average
- Average looks
- RAM size is smaller compared to other phones
Specifications:
- Colour Black, White
- Screen size (inches) 5.00
- Processor 2GHz octa-core
- RAM 1GB
- Internal storage 16GB
- Rear camera 8-megapixel
- Front camera 2-megapixel
- Operating System Android
- Wi-Fi and GPS Yes
- 3G, 4G Yes
LENOVO a7000
(RS.9,144 , Snapdeal)
A7000 from the house of Lenovo is superb value for money with a great look and feel.
Advantages:
- Great selfie camera
- Long lasting battery
- Light phone
Disadvantages:
- Back cover is slippery
- Camera is average
Specifications:
- Colour Black, White
- Screen size (inches) 5.00
- Processor 7GHz octa-core
- RAM 2GB
- Internal storage 16GB
- Rear camera 13-megapixel
- Front camera 5-megapixel
- Operating System Android 5.0
- Wi-Fi and GPS Yes
- 3G, 4G Yes
Samsung Galaxy J2
( Rs. 7,494, Askmebazaar)
This phone is smart looking like any Samsung product and was launched in September 2015. Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor and Accelerometer.
Advantages:
- Premium looking, great quality(Gold looks great)
- Long lasting battery
- Great performance
Disadvantages:
- RAM is only 1 GB
- Camera is poor at night
Specifications:
- Colour Black, White, Gold
- Screen size (inches) 7
- Processor 3GHz octa-core
- RAM 1GB
- Internal storage 8GB
- Rear camera 5-megapixel
- Front camera 2-megapixel
- Operating System Android v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
- Wi-Fi and GPS Yes
- 3G, 4G Yes