With rapid advancements in technology, smartphones have become affordable to the point it is possible to get a good phone that can last a few years without burning a hole in your pocket. If you are looking to buy a secondary phone or have a tight budget, here are some of the best android smartphones under Rs 10,000 that offer great value for money.
Launched in December last year, the Motorola g05 is a budget phone that stands out with its clean software and premium look.
Sporting the MediaTek Helio G81 chipset, it has a 6.67-inch HD+ LCD screen protected by Gorilla Glass 3, a rarity among budget phones. The device runs on Android 15 and is IP54-rated, meaning it can easily handle water splashes.
It gets a 50MP primary camera and a faux leather finish at the back that offers a good grip. It makes it feel like you are holding a premium device. Another upside is that it has a 5,200mAh battery that charges at 18W.
The downsides are the lack of 5G connectivity and the 64GB storage, but you can always buy a microSD card to expand it. If you can live with that, the Motorola g05 is an easy recommendation for Rs 6,999.
The Realme C61 comes with IP54 protection, which helps the device withstand water splashes. (Image Source: Realme)
Realme C61
The Realme C61 is another budget Android phone that offers great value for money. Powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, it sports a huge 6.74-inch IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and HD+ resolution.
It comes with Realme UI based on Android 14 out of the box and has a single 32MP camera. Like most budget phones, you get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor embedded in the power button and a 5,000mAh battery that lets you charge the phone at 15W.
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The IP54-rated device also comes with what Realme calls ArmorShell Protection, which the company claims protects it from drops and makes it sturdy. The base variant of the Realme C61 with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage is currently available for Rs 7,699, but we recommend going with the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage version as it costs Rs 500 more.
The Redmi A54 will get two Android updates. (Express Photo)
Redmi A4
Looking for a good looking Redmi budget phone that can easily last a couple of years? The Redmi A4 might be the one for you.
Featuring the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset, this 5G phone has a huge 6.88-inch 120Hz IPS LCD screen with a HD+ resolution. While the base variant of the phone has 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, Redmi has bundled in a microSD card slot that lets you expand the storage capacity.
Like the Poco M6, you get a single 50MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera alongside a side-mounted fingerprint scanner integrated with the power button. The Redmi A4 comes with HyperOS based on Android 14 with the company promising two major Android updates.
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If you are looking to buy a budget 5G phone that can do it all and already have a Jio SIM, this is great value for money. The Redmi A4 starts from Rs 8,499.
The Poco M6 has a great build and comes with MIUI 14 out of the box. (Express Photo)
Poco M6
Looking to buy a budget 5G phone with a capable chipset? The Poco M6 might suit your needs. Sporting the Dimensity 6100+ chipset and a 6.74-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass protection.
The back of the phone has a huge rectangular camera island that houses a 50MP rear camera, while on the front, you get a minimal notch with a 5MP selfie shooter. The only downside is that the phone runs on MIUI 14 based on Android 13 out of the box and comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Like all phones in the price bracket, you get a 5,000mAh battery and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
If you are in the market looking for a budget 5G phone that can act as your secondary device, this can be a good choice. It starts from Rs 8.499.
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The Galaxy F06 will get 4 years of OS updates. (Express Photo)
Samsung Galaxy F06
The latest entrant in Samsung’s F series, the Galaxy F06 might be the best budget 5G phone you can buy right now. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, it has a 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD with 800 nits of brightness, which should be enough for outdoor use.
Available in two colourways, the back of the phone has a flashy look that houses a 50MP main camera in addition to a 2MP depth shooter. It runs on One UI 7.0 Core based on Android 15 out of the box, with Samsung promising 4 major Android updates.
It is fuelled by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W charging and features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button.
If you are looking to buy a budget 5G phone with long-lasting software support and a good battery and don’t mind the 60Hz screen, the Galaxy F06 might appeal to you.
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