The Narzo series from Realme is a new budget-oriented gaming smartphone lineup.
The Realme Narzo 10A is the entry-level smartphone from the Narzo family priced at Rs.8,999.
Design and Build Quality
The Realme Narzo 10A is quite a stunner when it comes to the looks.
The phone looks and feels amazing in the hand, thanks to the matte finish plastic back case and the slim build profile.
The Narzo 10A comes with a special splash-resistant coating which will help repel water drops from the surface when met with water contact.
The fingerprint sensor is conveniently placed on the backside, in the normal resting position of the index finger.
The micro USB charging port, speaker and the 3.5mm headphone jack are placed on the bottom portion of the phone.
The front display is protected by Corning gorilla glass 3 for saving the panel from accidental scratches.
Overall, the Narzo 10A is a well-made phone considering its price tag.
Display
The Realme Narzo 10A features a 6.52-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels.
This 20:9 panel has a screen to body ratio of 89.8%, with a pixel density of 269ppi.
This panel can get bright, up to 480nits which will let you use the phone outdoors effortlessly.
The colour and the contrast levels are excellent and it’s evident that Realme hasn’t cut the corners when it comes to the display department.
Processor and Performance
This is where the Narzo 10A outshines its competitors. The MediaTek Helio G70 is a mid-range gaming chipset which punches way above its weight.
Specifically designed for gaming this octa-core chipset can handle pretty much everything throws at it effortlessly.
The 4GB RAM along with the 64GB internal storage is a pretty standard affair when it comes to phones under Rs.10,000.
Games like PUBG will run as HD settings fine without any stutters. COD mobile runs fine with medium graphics settings as well.
Camera
The Realme Narzo 10A has a triple rear camera system. The main sensor is a 12MP shooter with f/1.8 aperture for better low light photography.
The is also a 2MP macro mode sensor for close up shots and a 2MP depth sensor for bokeh mode portraits.
This device can record full HD videos at 30fps with the rear camera.
In the front, there is a 5MP shooter with HDR capability for better selfies.
The images and videos appear decent enough with vivid colours and details when captured in good lighting conditions.
Battery Life
The Realme Narzo 10A packs in a massive 5000mAh battery inside. This battery will last you for a day or two even with heavy usage.
Realme has also included a 10W fast charger in the box which takes around 2 hours to completely charge the device from zero.
Verdict
If you are in search of a gaming phone under Rs.10,000, you should consider checking out the Narzo 10A.
The Helio G70 chipset inside is tailored for gaming and will deliver a pleasant experience for sure.
Key Features
Operating System/UI - Android 10.0
Processor - MediaTek Helio G70
Camera - 12MP + 2MP + 2MP Rear, 5MP Front
Samsung has been consistently outnumbered in sales of budget segment smartphones by Xiaomi for a while now.
This was mainly because the Samsung budget phones were specced abysmally and the price for the same was significantly higher than its Chinese counterparts in the segment.
Samsung tries to bridge this gap by introducing the affordable yet feature-rich M series smartphone of which the M01 is the entry-level offering.
Design and Build Quality
The Samsung Galaxy M01 is made from a polycarbonate plastic shell with a glossy finish which looks decent for the price tag it carries.
The build quality seems quite OK for the price and matches the competition.
The rounded corners and edges help this phone to be easily held in the hand and aides better one-hand usability.
The rear side of the phone houses the dual cameras assisted with an LED flash.
The Galaxy M01 comes with a micro-USB port for charging and data syncing and has a 3.5mm jack for plugging in earphones and headphones.
Display
This budget entry-level smartphone has a 5.7-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
The company fondly calls this display as an infinity V display, thanks to the waterdrop notch in the front.
The 19:9 display has a screen to body ratio of 77% and comes with a pixel density of around 295 ppi.
The display is sufficiently bright and the colours look vivid for the price.
Processor and Performance
The Samsung Galaxy M01 packs in a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset clocked at 2.0GHz.
This processor coupled with 3GB of RAM runs all the casual applications with relative ease and no stutters.
However, the limited RAM might exhibit lags if you are planning to heavily multitask or play memory-intensive games on this device.
Apart from the 32GB internal storage, this device comes with a dedicated SD card slot which can take cards up to 128GB.
Connectivity
This dual SIM budget Android smartphones have two SIM slots and support dual VoLTE.
Camera
This smartphone has a 13MP + 2MP rear camera setup of which the 2MP is a depth sensor which helps you take portrait mode shots.
The front 5MP shooter does its job in well-lit conditions to say the best.
Battery Life
Powering the Samsung Galaxy M01 is a 4000mAh Li-Po battery which is rated to last for two days worth of moderate to heavy usage.
Thanks to the non-full-HD display, the battery life on this device is quite impressive.
Verdict
If you are in search of a branded budget smartphone with unmatched reliability, the Samsung Galaxy M01 is one of the best phones available under Rs.10,000.
Key Features
Operating System/UI - Android 10.0
Processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
Camera - 13MP + 2MP Rear, 5MP Front
Infinix is a Hongkong based company popular for its budget smartphones in developing countries.
The Infinix Hot 9 packs in the most value for money internals when it comes to a smartphone priced under Rs.10,000.
Design and Build Quality
The Infinix Hot 9 has a modern design pleasing to the eyes for a phone costing under Rs.10,000.
The construction is of plastic, but that doesn’t make the device cheap in hand.
The glossy plastic back has a textures design which looks attractive under direct light.
The 20:9 display adorns the front has a 2.5G curved finish at the edges making the phone easy to hold in hand.
Display
The Infinix Hot 9 Pro features a large 6.6-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels.
This display has a punch hole cutout to house the front camera, giving it a 90% screen to body ratio, quite unheard in its segment.
The display of this smartphone has a peak brightness of 480 nits which is good enough for indoor as well as outdoor usage.
The colours look vivid and the blacks are defined. This is an IPS panel meaning the viewing angles are excellent.
Processor and Performance
The Infinix Hot 9 is powered by a slightly outdated Helio P22 processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.
The processor performs well when it comes to casual usage and multi-tasking but stutters with resource-intensive operations and gaming.
If you’re a hardcore gamer, we don’t recommend this phone. Instead, if you are more into media consumption and normal usage, this is the best buy for the price.
Camera
The Infinix Hot 9 features a quad rear camera setup. The main sensor is a 13MP shooter followed by 2MP depth sensor, 2MP macro sensor and a low light sensor.
The photos from this setup appear detailed and colour accurate under favourable lighting conditions. This smartphone is capable of recording full HD videos at 30fps as well.
The front camera is an 8MP sensor with a slew of AI features such as emojis, 3D face beautification, AI portrait etc.
Battery Life
This smartphone is powered by a 5000mAh battery inside which will last you for a full day and a half worth of heavy usage.
The bundled charger is of 10W and charges the battery quite slowly.
Verdict
The Infinix Hot 9 is for those who want good battery life and decent camera performance for a budget under Rs.10,000.
Key Features
Operating System/UI - Android 10.0
Processor - MediaTek Helio P22
Camera - 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP + Low Light Sensor Rear, 8MP Front
Realme C12 is a budget Android smartphone launched as the younger sibling of the Realme C15 and the predecessor to the Realme C3.
Design and Build Quality
In terms of design, the Realme C12 looks and feels almost similar to that of the Realme C15.
The glass front, plastic back and frame design are, as it is and the build quality seems decent for the asking price.
For scratch resistance, Realme has added Corning Gorilla glass in the front.
The square-shaped camera module along with the physical fingerprint scanner beside is what populates the rear panel of this smartphone.
Unfortunately, this smartphone comes with a micro USB port for charging and data syncing.
Display
The Realme C12 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
This 19.5:9 aspect ratio panel has a screen to body ratio of 83.1% which is quite decent for a smartphone of this price range.
This panel has a decent pixel density of 264ppi that aides in decently sharp-looking visuals and texts from a distance.
Processor and Performance
The Realme C12 smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core processor clocked at 2.3GHz.
This processor along with the 3GB RAM and 32GB eMMC 5.1 storage delivers satisfactory performance with casual tasks such as web browsing and media consumption.
The limited RAM may hinder intense multitasking and induce lag while gaming with resource-intensive titles.
Camera
The Realme C12 features a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 13MP primary sensor with PDAF support.
This sensor along with the 2MP B&W sensor as well the 2MP depth sensor delivers decent looking photos and 1080p FHD videos at 30fps.
In the front, the Realme C12 sport a standard 5MP wide-angle shooter that provides good quality daylight selfies.
Battery Life
The Realme C12 is powered by a whopping 6000mAh non-removable battery that will last you for two full days when with heavy usage.
The bundled charger is of 10W and takes around 2.30-3 hours to completely juice up.
Verdict
The Realme C12 is a perfect choice for beginner smartphone users, especially adults who require a no-frills Android smartphone with decent everyday performance and long-lasting battery life.
Key Features
Operating System/UI - Android 10.0
Internal Memory - 32 GB
RAM - 3 GB
Processor - MediaTek Helio G35
Camera - 13MP+2MP+2MP Rear, 5MP Front
Battery - 6000mAh
Display - 6.52-inch HD+
Motorola has been receiving a lot of flake for its pricing strategy as well the choice of the processor on their latest G8 series smartphones.
The company, it seems, has understood the mistake and is back in business with a feature-rich budget smartphone for consumers in the Indian market, the Motorola G8 Power lite.
Design and build quality
The Motorola G8 Power lite has a polycarbonate matte finish design with a curved back.
The backside of the device resembles the Redmi Note 5 Pro from Xiaomi due to the vertical dual camera placement.
Even though the bezels are thin around the display, there is a considerable lower chin on the front which houses the Motorola brand name.
The rear-mounted fingerprint has the famous Motorola logo embossed on it.
Overall the build quality feels very premium and the device doesn’t feel too heavy.
Display
The display on this device is a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with an HD+ resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels.
The display is sharp and vivid with accurate colours. The brightness and contrast levels are excellent as well.
The 20:9 aspect ratio display has a centre-punch camera hole similar to the ones found on expensive Samsung devices.
The pixel density of 269 ppi means the images and texts will appear sharp but little bit pixelated if viewed close enough.
Performance
Motorola has been notorious for including outdated SoC in their newer gen smartphones and selling at exorbitant prices.
This time around, the Motorola G8 Power Lite comes with a MediaTek Helio P35 processor which is a budget powerhouse.
Accompanied with 4GB of RAM, this device can handle multitasking very well. Games like PUBG Lite play smoothly and notably, without any overheating.
Camera
This device has a triple rear camera setup which consists of a 16MP main unit, a 2MP macro sensor and a supplementary 2MP depth sensor for accurate portrait mode clicks.
The front 8MP shooter lets you take good quality selfies even under low lighting conditions.
The rear camera supports 1080p recording at 30 fps.
Battery
Powered by a respectable 5000mAh battery, this device will last easily over a day of moderate to heavy usage, especially with the pure stock Android OS.
Unfortunately, Motorola bundles the 10W charger in the box which takes around 2-2.30 hours to completely juice up the battery.
Verdict
It seems Motorola has got it right this time around.
With a good display, a well-built chassis, powered by a decent processor, the Motorola G8 Power lite ticks most of the right boxes for a phone priced under Rs.10,000.
The long-lasting battery makes this a media consumption device without having to worry about the device getting turned off amidst your favourite show.
Key Features
Operating System/UI - Android 9.0
Internal Memory - 64 GB
RAM - 4 GB
Processor - MediaTek Helio P35
Camera - 16MP + 2MP + 2MP Rear, 8MP Front
Battery - 5000mAh
Display - 6.5-inch HD+
Realme C15 is one of the latest smartphones from the Realme stable released recently in the Indian market.
This smartphone features a subtle dual-tone design of the Realme devices which makes it stand out from the rest in terms of aesthetic appeal.
Build Quality and Design
The design of the Realme C15 is one of its centre point attractions. The matte finish back panel has an eye-pleasing two-tone subtle design which gets amplified when viewed under direct light.
It looks refreshing to the eyes and at the same time imparts a sense of premium quality feel to the device.
The body and construction quality of the Realme C15 feels rigid and solid.
The buttons are clicky and tactile. Since they are slightly raised from the surrounding support frame, it’s easy to differentiate even at low light conditions.
Realme C15 does come with a headphone jack.
The Realme C15 comes with the outdated micro USB charging port which is a bit of a disappointment if you ask us,
The fingerprint scanner located at the back is very fast and responsive, one of the best in its price segment.
Processor and Performance
The Realme C15 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core SoC clocked at 2.35GHz which is a budget champion in performance aspects.
With the relatively powerful Helio G35 and 3GB RAM, you can experience buttery smooth everyday performance and decent gaming experience with this device.
With the latest Android 10 and the optimized Realme OS skin, the device runs perfectly fine even while performing resource-intensive operations.
Speaking of storage, out of the 32GB internal memory, you’ll be able to get around 25GB of usable space and this further can be expanded with the help of a dedicated SD card.
Camera
The Realme C15 comes with a quadruple-camera setup at the back.
The main 13MP sensor is an f/2.2 wide-angle lens with a phase detection autofocus feature for super-fast focus times.
The 8MP secondary sensor is an ultra-wide sensor that captures about 119-degree field of view.
The company has also integrated a 2MP black and white sensor for more detailed shots and a 2MP retro lens.
This device supports camera2 API out of the box, enabling you to install google camera directly without rooting or unlocking the bootloader.
Camera2 API in general terms is a permission given by the OS to the third-party apps to access more camera features, delivering a robust manual camera experience for users.
The front cam is an 8MP shooter. The selfies look well balanced and capture the skin tone accurately.
Display
The Realme C15 features a 6.52-inch notched HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1600. The newer aspect ratio of 20:9 makes the phone look tall but easily usable with a single hand.
With a pixel density of around 269ppi, this isn’t a bad display at all. The images and text appear relatively sharp and clear.
Battery Life
The 5000 mAh Li-ion battery inside the Realme C15 can last well over two days worth of moderate usage.
Realme has included an 18W fast charging adapter in the box to expedite the charging process.
Verdict
Realme C15 is one of the better-looking phones in the sub. Rs.10,000 category with the solid build quality.
The inclusion of the fingerprint scanner and the quadruple rear cameras along with the powerful Helio G35 makes this device an attractive purchase in this segment.
Key Features
Operating System/UI - Android 10.0
Internal Memory - 32 GB
RAM - 3 GB
Processor - MediaTek Helio G35
Camera - 13MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP Rear, 8MP Front
Battery - 6000mAh
Display - 6.52-inch HD+
Honor 9A is a budget Android smartphone priced under Rs.10,000 which has a lot going for it in terms of hardware as well as software features which makes it stand out from the rest of the competition in its price range.
Design and Build Quality
The Honor 9A has a glass front, plastic back design with a plastic frame in between. This smartphone from Honor weighs just 185g despite having a beefy 5000 mAh battery inside.
The glossy glass finish with attractive colour options makes this phone look premium in hand.
This is a dual SIM smartphone with a dedicated SD card slot for memory expansion without sacrificing the second SIM slot.
The fingerprint scanner on this device is located in the rear, placed comfortably in the natural finger resting position for easy unlocking.
The Honor 9A comes with a micro USB port which is a bit of bummer since there are smartphones in the price range with the modern USB Type C port out there.
This port supports USB OTG, meaning you can hook up a portable media drive to this phone to browse or view the files inside.
Display
The Honor 9A has a 6.3-inch HD IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. This roughly translates to a pixel count of 297ppi which is a very much acceptable number for this price range.
Thanks to the waterdrop notch camera on top, the Honor 9A has a screen to body ratio of 81.3%, making it perfect for media consumption.
The 20:9 aspect ratio of this display also makes this device easy to use with a single hand.
Processor
The Honor 9A is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 which is plenty powerful to carry out almost all day to day tasks with ease.
The 3GB RAM onboard and the 64GB storage will further help this device to perform smooth, even with light multi-tasking.
If you are buying this smartphone for gaming, we’d suggest you not to. The Helio P22 can handle casual gaming but not titles such as PUBG or Fortnite.
Camera
The Honor 9A features a triple rear camera setup which consists of a 13MP primary sensor, a 5MP ultrawide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor for portrait shots.
In the front, there is an 8MP shooter with support for HDR photos.
Both the front and rear cameras can record Full HD video up to 30fps.
Software
The Honor 9A runs on Android 10 OS but doesn’t come with the regular Google services such as the play store or the GMS (Google Messaging Service). Instead, you will get the Huawei App Gallery and the HMS (Huawei Messaging Service).
Please keep in mind if you are into downloading a lot of apps onto your phone. Some of the mainstream popular apps are not yet available on the Huawei App gallery as of yet.
Battery
The Honor 9A packs in a large 5000mAh Li-ion battery. The company claims that this battery can last well over two days of heavy to medium use.
There is also a reverse charging feature where you can take power from this battery to juice up your devices such as wireless earbuds and Bluetooth neckbands.
Key Features
Operating System/UI - Android 10.0
Internal Memory - 64 GB
RAM - 3 GB
Processor - MediaTek Helio P22
Camera - 13MP+5MP+2MP Rear, 8MP Front
Battery - 5000mAh
Display - 6.3-inch IPS HD+
This concludes our list best smartphones under Rs. 10,000 in India. We have not added a single phone on this list just for the sake of adding it as we don’t promote a junk product.
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