The smartphone industry is flooded with devices that boast better display, powerful specifications, impressive camera, great interface and more gesture controls in never before prices. While buyers are spoilt for choice, it gets pretty confusing when it comes to picking out the perfect device.
To make things simpler, here are the top choices available for you under ₹10,000. For your convenience we have arranged the list in ascending order.
Yu Yuphoria
Following the grand success of Yureka, Micromax subsidiary Yu Televentures launched a new budget smartphone. Dubbed as Yu Yuphoria, the smartphone flaunts a 5-inch 720p display with Snapdragon 410 SoC, 2GB RAM and 16GB storage.
Running on Android 5.0 Lollipop based CyanogenMod 12 ROM, Yu Yuphoria boasts 8MP+5MP camera combination and is powered by a 2,500mAh battery. Yu Yuphoria is exclusively available on Amazon for ₹6,999.
Lenovo A6000 Plus
Iterating the success formula of A6000, Lenovo launched a powerful edition of the same smartphone by doubling the RAM and internal memory. In comparison to Lenovo A6000, the Plus model will feature 2GB RAM memory and 16GB in-built storage with expandability support.
On the camera front, the A6000 Plus will boast an 8mp rear camera and a 2mp front camera. With a measured thickness of 8.2mm, the phone weighs 128g and will retain the Dolby Digital audio effects, 4G connectivity and Snapdragon 410 SoC. The smartphone is available on Flipkart for ₹7,499.
[Read More: Lenovo A6000 Plus Review ]
Moto E 2nd Gen 4G
Motorola released the Moto E successor in two variants, 3G and 4G editions. Running on same Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, the Moto E2 4G edition offers major difference in the performance segment. Compared to the 3G edition SnapDragon 200 SoC, the 4G edition comes powered by a Snapdragon 410 SoC, which is seen in most budget and mid-budget smartphones. For example, Redmi 2, Lenovo A6000, and Huawei Honor 4X, all pack the same SoC.
The smartphone retains 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, 4.5-inch qHD display along with similar powered camera. While the 3G edition of Moto E 2nd Generation is ₹6,999, the 4G edition is available for ₹7,499.
[Read More: Moto E 2nd Generation 4G LTE Review]
Huawei Honor 4C
Following the decent response to Honor 6 Plus and Honor 4X, Huawei launched Honor 4C in India. The smartphone is exclusively available through Flipkart for ₹8,999 only.
Honor 4C boasts a 5-inch 720p display and runs on a 1.2GHz octa-core Hisillicon Kirin 620 SoC, backed by 2GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. On the camera front, Honor 4C offers a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera.
[Read More: Huawei Honor 4C review]
Lenovo A7000
Following its great success of A6000, Lenovo launched another smartphone targeting the popular budget smartphone Yu Yureka. Carrying the same ₹8,999 price tag, the A7000 offers 5.5-inch HP IPS display with 720x1280 pixels resolution, Android 5.0 Lollipop OS, 2GB RAM, 8GB inbuilt memory and 2900 mAh battery.
[Read More: Lenovo A7000 Review]
Lenovo K3 Note
After the grand success of Lenovo A6000 and A7000, Lenovo launched another budget smartphone under ₹10,000. Available for ₹9,999 via Flipkart, the K3 Note runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS and boasts a 5.5-inch, 1080x1920 pixels display and is powered by MediaTek MT6752 SoC, backed with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage.
On the camera front, the K3 Note features a 13MP rear and a 5MP front camera.
[Read More: Lenovo A7000 vs Xiaomi Mi 4i Head to Head Review]
InFocus M530
Priced at ₹10,999, InFocus M530 features powerful configuration and impressive camera on both the sides.
InFocus M530 boasts a 5.5-inch, 720x1280 pixels full laminated display and two 4G capable SIM slots. The phone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6595 SoC and packs 2GB RAM and 16GB built-in storage for making M530 seamless in complex tasks, including graphic processing and 3D gaming. The memory of InFocus M530 can be expanded up to 64GB.
On the camera front, the smartphone houses a 13MP Sony Exmor sensor with Optical Image Stabiliser and f/1.8 aperture for the back and a similar 13MP Sony Exmor Lens with f/2.2 aperture for the front.
Huawei Honor 4X
The Huawei Honor 4X offers dual 4G-LTE slots and packs Snapdragon 410 SoC backed with 2GB RAM, 8GB ROM and a long battery life offering 300 hours of standby time. Honor 4X offers 13MP primary and 5MP secondary camera and is available on Flipkart for ₹8,999.
[Read More: Huawei Honor 4X Review]