This year has been great in terms of phones, if we consider just low-cost smartphones .
Phones with latest mid-range processors are already at affordable prices. The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is the most recent example of one such phone.
Moreover, there is a lot to come in the coming days. We are expecting the Moto G6 series to launch in Indian market. If you're fine with a phone that offers good value for money and handles mild usage with ease, you can take a look the phones below.
They are priced under Rs 10,000 and do everything you expect from a phone at this range.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (3GB RAM)
The 18:9 display make it to the Redmi
Weight: 180g | Dimensions: 158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen size: 5.99-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels | CPU: Snapdragon 625 | RAM: 3/4GB | Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 4000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 5MP
For just Rs 9,999, the Redmi Note 5 replaces the Note 4 for the top spot. The new phone is an update over its predecessor. It has a 18:9 display with a slightly better camera and software optimisations. The smartphone has everything that one expects from a phone of this range.
The Snapdragon 625 with 3GB RAM is good enough sail through intensive usage with a phenomenal full day battery life.
Read the full review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 review
Honor 9 Lite (32 GB)
Weight: 149g | Dimensions: 151 x 71.9 x 7.6mm | OS: Android 8 Oreo | Screen size: 5.6-inch | Resolution: 2160 x 1080 | CPU: Kirin 659 | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 32GB | Battery: 3000mAh | Rear camera: 13MP + 2MP | Front camera: 13MP + 2MP
Today's best Honor 9 Lite deals
Honor's 9 lite looks dapper in the Sapphire Blue colour variant. It has everything going for it in the design department with the shiny 2.5D glass on back and for Rs 10,999, it's one of the better designed smartphones available right now.
The 18:9 aspect ratio display is vibrant and is reason enough to buy it. It also has a quad-camera setup. The front-facing cameras capture some good pictures, while the rear one leaves much to be desired. There's no fast charge support which might be a deal breaker for some.
But for people who can turn a blind eye to these things, the 9 lite is a unique smartphone at this price.
Also read: Honor 9 Lite review
Xiaomi Redmi 5 (3GB RAM)
Pocketsize powerhouse
Weight: 157g | Dimensions: 151.8 x 72.8 x 7.7mm | OS: Android 7.0 | Screen size: 5.7-inch | Resolution: 720 x 1440 | CPU: Snapdragon 450 | RAM: 2/3/4GB | Storage: 16/32/64GB | Battery: 3300mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 5MP
The Redmi 5 succeeds the Redmi 4 from Xiaomi. It's a huge upgrade over its predecessor in terms of display and internals, but the design still remains identical to the older Xiaomi phones.
It runs Snapdragon 450, which is the latest chipset for budget phones and works pretty well in day to day usage. There are three RAM variants of the phone but the 3GB variant at Rs 8,999 offers the best value for money proposition. Despite of a cut in the battery, it can easily sail you through a full day of usage. The build is solid and new display looks like a great alternative to consume media on the go.
Read the full review: Xiaomi Redmi 5 review
Xiaomi Redmi 4
Weight: 150g | Dimensions: 139.2 x 70 x 8.7mm | OS: Android 6.0 | Screen size: 5-inch | Resolution: 720 x 1280 | CPU: Snapdragon 435 | RAM: 2/3/4GB | Storage: 16/32/64GB | Battery: 4100mAh | Rear camera: 13MP | Front camera: 5MP
Although Xiaomi has now released the Redmi 5 at a same price as the Redmi 4, the Redmi 4 is still an option you can consider. When compared to phones that fall in the price bracket, the Redmi 4 still stands strong with its impressive battery life and decent performance. Those who prefer a compact phone that can get the basics done, the Redmi 4 is still an option.
The only issue with the phone is its software, which is still stuck on Android Marshmallow. Thankfully Xiaomi has released the latest MIUI 9 as a cover up.
Read the full review: Xiaomi Redmi 4 review
Moto G5
A premium touch arrives on the best-selling budget Android
Weight: 144.5g | Dimensions: 144.3 x 73 x 9.5mm | OS: Android 7.0 Nougat | Screen size: 5-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 1920 | CPU: Snapdragon 430 | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 16GB | Battery: 2800mAh | Rear camera: 13MP | Front camera: 5MP
Moto’s G series has always been appreciated for offering great specs at an affordable price. It seems that Moto only focused on specs and amidst this, the design, somehow took a back seat. But, with Moto G5, the company tried to change the scenario by offering both good looks and specs at an affordable price.
The Moto G5 is the first phone from the smartphone maker which was launched with an aluminum body. And, along with this, it also has a fingerprint scanner which is again a part of the big change in design which the company introduced last year when it launched Moto G4 Plus.
Though not superior to its predecessors, the Moto G5 is an good performer with decent specs and the new metal body gives it a premium feel.
Read the full review: Moto G5
Redmi Y1
Weight: 153g | Dimensions: 153 x 76.2 x 7.7 mm | OS: Android 7.0 | Screen size: 5.5-inch | Resolution: 720 x 1280 | CPU: Snapdragon 435 | RAM: 3/4GB | Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 3080mAh | Rear camera: 13MP | Front camera: 16MP
The Redmi Y1 is the first selfie-centric phone from Xiaomi. It comes with a powerful 16-megapixel front sensor along with the similar Snapdragon 435 processor which is also found in Redmi 4. The phone also falls into same budget smartphone category where the company’s other handsets like Redmi Note 4, Redmi 4 and Redmi 4A are leading the segment.
It comes in two variants – 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage and 4GB RAM/64GB storage which are priced at Rs 8,999 and Rs 10,999 respectively. Both variants provide the advantage of expanding the storage capacity up to 128GB.
Moto E4 Plus
Big battery phone
Weight: 198g | Dimensions: 155 x 77.5 x 9.55mm | OS: Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Screen size: 5.5-inch | Resolution: 1280 x 720 | CPU: Mediatek MT6737M | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 16GB | Battery: 5000mAh | Rear camera: 13MP | Front camera: 5MP
The Moto E4 Plus is the first to feature a fingerprint sensor in the E-series. The highlight of the phone is its huge 5,000 mAh non-removable battery, which provides tons of power and can last more than a day even with aggressive usage.
So, if you are a busy smartphone user tired of charging your phone multiple times a day, this handset can fix your battery concerns.
There is also something for the selfie lovers. The company has worked on the 5MP front camera of the, coupled with a LED flash.
The all-metal design gives it a svelte look and the curved back makes it ergonomic, allowing it to slide easily into your pocket.
Read to know more about Moto E4 Plus