The under 10K category has grown to be an ephemeral ecosystem, where jaw dropping value for money phones pop and gradually fade in oblivion. This price bracket is where all the action is, and if you are out there to buy a smartphone today, here are some of the best options you have.
Lenovo K3 Note
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Lenovo K3 Note presently leads the pack and will enjoy a good run till competition catches up. The phone offers a full HD display and the powerful MT6752 quad core processor, 13 MP rear camera, latest lollipop flavor and more. The handset will be retailing via Flash sales model. Registration has begun and the first sale will commence on 8Th July 2015, on Flipkart.
Key Specs
| Model | Lenovo K3 Note |
| Display | 5.5 inch, Full HD |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz Octa Core MT6752 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, up to 32 GB MicroSD support |
| OS | Android 5.0 Lollipop based Vibe UI |
| Camera | 13 MP/ 5MP |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh |
| Price | 9,999 INR |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G includes a good quality 5.5 Inch HD display, decent 13 MP rear camera, a 5 MP selfie shooter and a long lasting 3100 mAh battery as its primary highlights. Other features include 1.6 GHz Snapdragon 400 quad core processor, 2 GB RAM, 8 GB internal storage, MicroSD card slot, and dual band 4G LTE. After receiving a fresh price cut, the handset is now selling for 7,999 INR.
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 |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat based MIUI |
| Camera | 13 MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 3100 mAh |
| Price | 7,999 INR |
Huawei Honor 4X
Huawei Honor 4X is an all rounder, which flaunts a decent jute textured back cover. It runs on Snapdragon 410, paired with 2 GB RAM and is a good option for basic and moderate users. Honor 4x also includes a 13 MP rear camera, but its real USP is the best battery backup it delivers in its class. You can buy it for 9,999 INR on Flipkart.
Key Specs
| Model | Huawei Honor 4X |
| Display | 5.5 inch, HD |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 410 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB, Expandable |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat with Emotion 3.0 UI |
| Camera | 13 MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh |
| Price | 9,999 INR |
Yu Yureka
Yu Yureka was the first smartphone from Yu, the online exclusive sub brand for Micromax, which you can buy for 8,999 INR. The handset is running Cyanogen OS based on Android 5.1 lollipop and will be updated to the next Android version as well. There is powerful Snapdragon 615 under the hood, which will further improve performance in India.
Key Specs
| Model | Yu 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 5.0 Lollipop Based CyanogenMod |
| Camera | 13 MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 2500 mAh |
| Dimensions and Weight | 154.8 x 78 x 6-8.8 mm and 155 Gram |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, 3G, GPS with A-GPS, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Price | 8,999 INR |
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Lenovo A6000 Plus
Lenovo A6000 Plus is the successor of Lenovo A6000 and includes 2 GB RAM, Snapdragon 410 64 bit SoC and 16 GB internal storage for durable performance. Other feature include Dolby audio, Micro 4G LTE, Dual SIM, 5 Inch HD display and a 2300 mAh battery. The handset is selling on Flipkart for 7,499 INR.
Key Specs
| Model | Lenovo A6000 Plus |
| Display | 5 inch, HD |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 410 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4.4 KitKat based Vibe UI |
| Camera | 8 MP/ 2 MP |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh |
| Dimensions and Weight | 141 x 70 x 8.2 mm and 128 Grams |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, 3G, GPS with A-GPS, Bluetooth |
| Price | Rs 7,499 |
Moto E 2nd Gen 4G
Motorola’s Second Generation Moto E includes a 64 bit chip and offers fast and responsive stock android, with minimal bloatware. Although the handset is still running 32 bit Lollipop software, but as 64 bit usage catches up, Motorola will update it. Speaking of updates, you can expect Moto E to receive the fasted upgrade to the next Android version, Android M, which is what makes it unique in this list. The handset is available for 7,499 INR. It works much better than the 3G only variant.
| Model | Moto E 2015 4G LTE |
| Display | 4.5 Inch qHD |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz Quad Core (Snapdragon 410) |
| RAM | 1GB ,LPDDR3 |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB, Expandable 32 GB |
| OS | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
| Camera | 5 MP AF 720p Video/ VGA |
| Dimension and Weight | 129.9 x 66.8 x 12.3mm and 145g |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, USB2.0, GPS/GLONASS, BT4.0 |
| Battery | 2,390 mAh |
| Price | 7,499 INR |
Yu Yuphoria
Yu Yuphoria list some amazing specs for its price of 6,999 INR. Yuphoria is running Android 5.1 Lollipop based Cyanogen OS 12 and is one of the rare few phones which offer 2 GB RAM for under 7,000 INR. You can register and purchase it from Amazon.in.
Key Specs
| Model | Yu Yuphoria |
| Display | 5 inch, HD |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 410 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 5.0 Lollipop with CyanogenMod 12s |
| Camera | 8 MP/ 5 MP |
| Battery | 2230 mAh |
| Dimensions and Weight | 42.38 x 72.96 x 8.25mm and 143g |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, 3G, GPS with A-GPS, Bluetooth |
| Price | Rs 6,999 |
Xiaomi Redmi 2
Xiaomi Redmi 2 is the successor of Xiaomi’s best selling Redmi 1S and has one of the best IPS LCD display and one of the best rear camera in the corresponding price bracket. The software is intuitive MIUI, for good Android experience. The Snapdragon 410 Quad core chipset is accompanied by 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal storage, and this should be a good option for basic users.
Key Specs
| Model | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
| Display | 4.7 inch, HD |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 410 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4.4 kitkat based MIUI |
| Camera | 8 MP/ 2 MP |
| Battery | 2200 mAh |
| Dimensions and Weight | 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm and 133g |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, 3G, GPS with A-GPS, Bluetooth |
| Price | Rs 6,999 |
Micromax Canvas A1 8 GB (AQ4502)
Android One smartphones are easy recommendation for those looking forward to buying a smartphone in the vicinity of 5,000 INR. You can’t expect everything to be perfect at this price, but you won’t be making many compromises with this Android One phone with some extra onboard storage.
Key Specs
| Model | Micromax Canvas A1 8 GB |
| Display | 4.5 inch, FWVGA |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz MT6582 Quad Core Processor |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB, Expandable |
| OS | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
| Camera | 5 MP/ 2 MP |
| Battery | 1700 mAh |
| Price | 5,500 INR Approx |
Conclusion
These are some of the best smartphones you can buy under 10,000 INR as of now. As more great phones debut, we will bring published refreshed list for the same.
