Budget Smartphones under Rs. 10,000 are getting smarter and more feature-packed, offering specifications once seen only in pricier models. Frome fast 5G connectivity to Big Batteries and smooth displays, there are several strong contenders in this segment. here are five best options you can buy right now
The Redmi A4 brings 5G to the budget segment with the snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Chipset. it has a massive 6.88 Inch IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate, making it one of the smoothest displays under Rs10000. the base Variant offers 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, expandable via MicroSD
for cameras, it carries a 50MP rear sensor and a 5MP front camera. Security is handled by side mounted fingerprint scanner. Running on HyperOS based on Android 14, the Redmi A4 is promised two major Android upgrades. Prices Start at Rs 8499.
Motorola G05
Launched last year, the Motorola G05 Stands out with clean android software and premium design . Powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 Chipset, it has a 6.67 inch HD+ LCD Protected vy Gorilla Glass 3- a rarity in this price range the device runs on android 15, comes with 64GB of storage and is I-rated for dust and splash resistance.
It features a 50MP primary camera and a faux leather back finish that enhances grip and aesthetics. a 5,200 mAh Battrey with 18W charging keeps it groing through the day. the major trade-ff is the lack of 5G but at Rs 6999 the G05 is a solid choice if you can live without next- gen connectivity.
iQOO Z10 lite 5G
The iQOO Z10 Lite 5G sports a 6.74inch LED with a 90Hz refresh rate and up to 1000 nits of brightness. it runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Chipset paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB Storage, Expandable to 2TB via MicroSD.
Its dual rear cameras include a 50MP main sensor and 2MP bokeh lens, while the front houses a 5MP shooter. Backed by a large 6,000mAH battery with 15W Charging, the phone also comes with IP64 Water resistance, side fingerprint reader, and military grade durability ceritificate (MIL-STD-810H). It is priced at Rs 9998 on Amazon.
POCO M7 5G
The Poco M7 5G is another strong opition under Rs 10000 offering a 6.88 inch 120Hz display and Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Processor. it comes in 6GB and 8 GB variants, with 128GB internal Storage expandable upto 1TB Via MicroSD.
photography is handled by a 50MP rear sensor and an 8MP selfie camera. powering it is a 5,160mAH battery with 18 watt fast charging. Running HyperOS (Andorid 14), the poco M7 5G is priced at RS 9457 on FLIPkart and Amazon
LAVA BLAZE 2 5G
the lava blaze 2 5G features a 6.56 inch HD+ IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate and punch hole design. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset, paired with either 4GB/64GB or 6GB/128GB configurations, both expandable up to 1 TB.
The phone has a dual-camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor, a secondary depth sensor, and an 8MP front camera. It runs a near stock Android 13, with a promised Android 14 Update and two year of security patches. A 5000mAh battery with 18W charging keeps it going. the Lava Blaze 2 5G is priced at Rs 8999 o Amazon and Flipkart.
