Best Phones to Purchase in India Under Rs 10,000(Oct-Nov 2023): Updated List

It is the internet sale season in India, and some excellent offers on smartphones in various price ranges should be expected. So now is a perfect opportunity to update all of our smartphone listings, starting with Rs 10,000. This time, we went above and beyond to ensure that each handset has at least 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage.

A good display and a decent camera are expected. Speaking of proper cameras, all phones on our list have 50MP cameras, which is excellent for a phone under Rs.10,000. Let's go right to the point and look at the top 5 cell phones under Rs 10,000 this month.

Best phones to purchase in India under Rs 10,000: Poco M5

We have two Poco phones on the list, and we will begin with the more powerful and feature-rich of the two. The Poco M5 is a gorgeous phone with a leather-like texture on the rear, making it appear more expensive. These display specifications are relatively uncommon in this price range.

The rear camera department includes three cameras, beginning with a 50MP main camera. In addition, there is an 8MP selfie camera on the front. The Poco M5 phone's 5000 mAh battery lasts over two days of moderate use and supports 18W rapid charging, with a 22.5W fast charger included. The Poco M5 is powered by Android 12 with MIUI 13. The Poco M5 costs Rs 9,499 in India for 6GB RAM/128GB storage.

Best phones to purchase in India under Rs 10,000: Poco C55

Though the M5 is superior, the Poco C55 is the most affordable phone under RS10,000, with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, and is better suited for consumers on a lower budget. Another feature that customers may find beneficial is a separate MicroSD slot in addition to dual SIM card slots so that users do not have to give up either of those functions. The Poco C55 phone features a 6.71-inch HD+ IPS display with a 1650 x 720 pixels resolution and is powered by a solid MediaTek G85 SoC. A fingerprint sensor is also included on the back. Regarding the back, the Poco C55 has a leather-like texture that gives it a luxurious feel. There are two cameras: a 50MP primary camera with PDAF and a depth sensor. In the front, a drop notch houses a 5MP selfie camera. A 5000 mAh battery powers this Poco C55 phone over two days of moderate use. This Poco C55 phone, too, is powered on Android 12 with Xiaomi's MIUI 13.

The Poco C55 costs Rs 7,999 in India for 6GB RAM/128GB storage.

Best phones to purchase in India under Rs 10,000: Motorola G32

The Motorola G32 offers numerous unique characteristics for this price range, beginning with its IP52 dust and water-repellent build. A 50MP primary camera also leads the photography section, but the supporting cast is stronger. The front-facing 16MP camera should appeal to selfie lovers. The Motorola G32  phone boasts a 6.5-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD with a refresh rate of 90 Hz; this is another fantastic option for under Rs.10,000, where HD+ is the norm. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 engine powers the Motorola G32. Its 5000 mAh battery powers the Motorola G32 phone for more than a day and a half of everyday use. It enables 33W rapid charging—the Motorola G32 phone ships with Android 12 with a guarantee of Android 13 and regular security upgrades. Last, you get a near-stock Android user experience like all Motorola phones.

Motorola G32 costs Rs 9,999 in India for 8GB RAM/128GB storage.

Best phones to purchase in India under Rs 10,000: Narzo N53 by Realme

The Realme Narzo N53 is another beautiful alternative in this price range, with a decent feature set and an attractive look. It is also one of the thinnest phones available, with a thickness of less than 7.5 mm. This Realme Narzo N53 phone runs Android 13 with the Realme UI. The photography department here mainly focuses on the 50MP primary camera, which does most of the heavy lifting. A basic depth sensor accompanies it. The front-facing 8MP camera is enough for selfies and video calls. The Realme Narzo 53 has a 5000 mAh battery. It lasts for more than a day and a half of moderate use. Even better, the company includes a 33W VOOC charger, which is uncommon in this price range.

The Realme Narzo N53 costs Rs 9,499 in India for 6GB RAM/128GB storage.

Best phones to purchase in India under Rs 10,000: Redmi 12C

There's one more Xiaomi phone on this list. The Redmi 12C, like the Poco C55, is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC and comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. At the back, there is a 50MP primary camera with PDAF and a depth sensor. Redmi 12C comes with a 5000 mAh battery that can easily last a day and a half of moderate use. The Redmi 12C is powered by Android 12 with a MIUI 13 skin. We're not surprised by the similarities between this phone and the Poco C55. Purchase the phone whose design you prefer and which sells at a lower price on the given day.

The Redmi 12C costs Rs 9,499 in India for 6GB RAM/128GB storage.