Buying a smartphone now and then is next to impossible. Hence, most of you look forward to the best model, precisely something that lasts longer. Well, choosing one smartphone out of a huge pile of smartphones available in the market is a challenging job.
The first and the foremost arguable thing is that of the quality of the hardware at such low cost. However, there are still some models available within Rs. 10k that features the best quality hardware. In fact, it is after the entry of several Chinese smartphone models that India has become a hub of economy smartphones for people belonging to low-income level.
Hence, just relax and go through the list of smartphones that you can get at an affordable price range!
List of smartphones within Rs. 10, 000
- Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
After reaching the peak of its popularity, the Asus range has come up with a lot of interesting models. Fortunately, the Zenfone Max Pro series has been readily accepted by people all over the world. Not only does it nails the price range but also serves a lot of features and specifications. The tall sleek display of the screen with full-on resolution is worth buying.
Pros
- The battery has great backup power
- Premium and narrow bezel design
- A display screen in the ration of 18:9
- Mind-blowing performance
- Wonderful dual rear cameras featuring bokeh
- Regular update available for stock android
- Fingerprint scanner as well as facial unlock
- Worth the value for money
Cons
- Fingerprint scanner works slowly
- Low availability of Asus in the market
- Charging takes time
- Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro
Recently, there has been a lot of buzz about this one smartphone brand, Xiaomi. The massive popularity that it has gathered is not only because of its good-looking model but mostly because of the price segment to which it has limited itself. Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Pro 6 and enjoy the feel and presence of an iPhone X! Well, it’s that cool and classy to look at. Its sporty 5.84 inches screen makes the smartphone appear bigger. The size of the phone is very compact. Although such a big model may seem difficult to use sometimes, yet you are sure to enjoy the elegance of handling it.
Pros
- Top-notch display
- Premium design with lack of bezel as well as a good built
- The wonderful formation of bokeh makes the dual cameras take up wonderful high-resolution images
- Large battery with a good amount of backup capability
- Features facial unlock
- Fingerprint scanner technique available
- Latest android with lots of features
- Easy user interface
- Brilliant user experience
- Value for money
Cons
- Charging takes time
- Average selfie camera in case of artificial lights
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
It took quite a long time for Xiaomi to launch the successors of Redmi Note 4, which are the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro. Apart from the Note 4, the latest models are equipped with more features and specifications. It is quite obvious that Redmi Note 5 will retain more properties than the Note 4. Its big battery, better performance, and other features make it a good combination within the budget.
Pros
- Large display in the ration of 18:9
- Premium narrow bezel design
- Decent front camera with flashlight
- A rear camera capable of taking high-resolution images
- Classy product
- Excellent battery backup capability
- Worth the money
Cons
- Lack of dual camera
- Lack of Android Oreo
- Nokia 5.1 Plus
It is after a long, long time that Nokia came into the market with a bang! Well, its comeback was quite impressive. Being the first smartphone model of Nokia, the Nokia 5.1 Plus is a wonderful offering by the HMD Global. The premium fiberglass back design with lack of bezel display makes it a wonderful gadget that you want to own all time. The FHD+ display actually makes it one of a kind product and differentiates it from the others. Although this is not the best smartphone model, yet within the budget, it is a good buy.
Pros
- Premium design with compact features
- Narrow bezel top-notch display
- Performs brilliantly
- Good battery backup
- Get USB type-C
- Both front and back cameras are decent
- Stock android provides quick updates
- Brand value product
- Good user experience
Cons
- Lack of complete HD display
- Charging takes time
- Lack of LED notification
- Body is made up of plastic
- The default face unlock of Android is slow and not reliable
- Realme 1
Since Oppo has already developed such a good market share and a soft corner in the hearts of many, therefore, they decided to launch a sister branch named Realme. On the other hand, not even one will agree to the fact that Oppo is a budget-friendly smartphone. Well, let’s be honest, it’s not. It may so happen that Oppo has faced a lack of sales which drove them to launch Realme.
Whatever be the reason, the actual cause of bringing Realme in the market was to penetrate into the economy class and be a neck to neck competitor of Xiaomi. So, this is their very first model. Thankfully, it has acquired quite a lot of buzz in the market. People are getting drawn towards Realme of course for specific reasons. Take a look at its good and bad points.
Pros
- Shiny design with diamond-like backside
- Slim bezel display in the ratio of 18:9
- Performance wise it is excellent
- Rear camera works well
- Long lasting battery
- Good battery backup power
- Surely value for money product
- Facial unlock system available
- Decent front camera with AI beautification
- Features latest android 8.1 Oreo
Cons
- Lack of fingerprint scanner
- Charging takes time
- The absence of dual camera
- Poor camera edge detection
- Plastic body
Conclusion
Therefore, this has to be accepted that every smartphone model has its share of good and bad. You can pick anyone from the above-mentioned list as per your preference. However, when you are looking for pocket-friendly models, this is the list you can rely upon.
