Though Megapixel count is not a correct judge for camera quality, but yes in average low end smartphones, we do find 13 MP shooters generally outperform 8 MP ones. If a detailed 13 MP shooter is high on your priority list, here are a few options that you can consider.
YU Yureka
Yureka seems to have the sole objective of incorporating the best possible specifications at the lowest possible price. The new YU brand from Micromax features a 13 MP rear camera capable of full HD video recording and a 5 MP front wide angle camera for selfies.
Other features include Snapdragon 615 processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, MicroSD card storage, CyanogenMod OS and 2500 mAh battery. You can buy Yureka from Amazon.in for 8,999 INR.
Key Specs
| Model | Micromax Yureka |
| Display | 5.5 inch, HD |
| Processor | 1.5 GHz Octa Core Snapdragon 615 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat based Cyanogen |
| Camera | 13 MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 2,500 mAh |
| Price | Rs 8,999 |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G
Xiaomi Redmi Note and Redmi Note 4G are other good value for money smartphones launched in India in 2014. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G powered by 1.6 GHz Snapdragon 400 is available in India for 9,999 INR.
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It comes with a pretty decent 13 MP shooter in India on its rear side and a 5 MP selfie camera at the front. The Xiaomi Redmi Note features a 5.5 Inch HD display while other features include 2 GB RAM, 8 GB internal storage, MicroSD card support, Android 4.4 KitKat and a 3100 mAh battery.
Key Specs
| Model | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G |
| Display | 5.5 inch, HD |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 400 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB, Expandable up to 64 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat based MIUI |
| Camera | 13 MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 3,100 mAh |
| Price | Rs 9,999 |
Xolo Omega 5.5
The Xolo Omega 5.5 which was launched on twitter is another smartphone which will soon retail with a 13 MP Sony rear camera and 5p lens for 9,999 INR. For selfies there is a 2 MP camera on the front side.
This 5.5 Inch HD display smartphone is powered by 1.4 GHz octa core MediaTek MT6592M pocessor coupled with Mali 450 GPU graphics engine and 1 GB of RAM. Other features include Android 4.4 KitKat based Hive UI, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, dual SIM functionality and 2600 mAh battery.
Key Specs
| Model | Xolo Omega 5.5 |
| Display | 5.5 inch, HD |
| Processor | 1.4 GHz octa core processor |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat based HIVE UI |
| Camera | 8 MP/2 MP |
| Battery | 3,100 mAh |
| Price | Rs 9,999 |
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus was launched in early 2014 and this 5 Inch Full HD display smartphone is now selling for just 9,999 INR on Snapdeal. Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus with Android 4.4 KitKat is powered by 1.7 GHz octa core processor, 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage.
Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus comes with a 16 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera. Other features include G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, Android 4.4 KitKat and 2000 mAh battery.
Key Specs
| Model | Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus |
| Display | 5 inch, Full HD |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz octa core processor |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Camera | 16 MP/8 MP |
| Battery | 2100 mAh |
| Price | Rs 9,999 |
Verico Uni SHAPE 5V3
The highlight of this first phone from the Taiwanese manufacturer Verico in India is the 13 MP rear camera and the 5 MP front selfie camera. The handset is powered by 1.3 GHz quad core processor (most likely MT6582) backed by 1 GB RAM and 4 GB internal storage.
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Other features include MicroSD card support, 2100 mAh battery, 3G HSPA+, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. Software is slightly dated Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Verico Uni SHAPE 5V3 will be selling in India for Rs. 7,759 exclusively on Snapdeal.
Key Specs
| Model | Verico Uni SHAPE 5V3 |
| Display | 5 inch, 960 X 540 |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Quad Core |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 4 GB, Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean |
| BCamera | 13 MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 2100 mAh |
| Price | Rs 7,759 |
Conclusion
These are some of the current smartphones which are available with 13 MP front facing camera under 10,000 INR. If you are willing to give 8 MP shooters a chance, you can also go for phones like Zenfone 5 and Redmi 1S which come with pretty impressive camera modules.
