Top 10 Value For Money Phones Under Rs. 10,000

There was a time when there were only a couple of smartphones from select brands (read Samsung, Blackberry, Apple) available in the market. So the selection was pretty easy. The users has to first select a manufacturer for reflecting their status and then choose a smartphone matching their requirements. So, choosing the right smartphone was very easy back then. But now, there are tens of models available within the price segment of every 5000 Rs. making the users spoilt for choice.

This is where we come in. You can select the latest flagship phone from any manufacturer of your choice if budget is not a constraint for you. But if it is then you should go through this list of best value for money phones under Rs. 10,000 available in India.

These value for money phones aka VFM phones offer the best hardware and features in their price segment. These VFM phones kind of bridge the gap between budget and high-range and flagship phones. You can go with any VFM phone in your budget range without even thinking twice about the features that you’re getting. Just select a manufacturer and you are done.

1. Micromax Canvas Spark 3

Priced at Rs. 4,999, Canvas Spark 3 is the latest addition to the Micromax’s Spark series of smartphones. The phone supports 3G, packs 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM, 5.5 inch HD IPS display, 2900 mAh battery, 8MP/5MP camera combo, and runs on Android Lollipop.

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Specifications: Micromax Canvas Spark 3 Q385

• Chipset: Spreadtrum SC7731
• CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Unknown
• RAM: 1 GB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
• Display: 5.5 inch, HD IPS Display, Gorilla Glass 3
• Camera: Primary- 8 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP
• Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- Up to 32 GB
• Battery: 2900 mAh Li-ion
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, Dual SIM (hybrid) support, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.

2. Lenovo A7000

Lenovo A7000 is one of the best VFM phone under Rs. 10,000 and gives head-to-head competition to Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G. It runs on Android Lollipop OS and is powered by a MediaTek octa-core chip along with 2 GB RAM for fluid multi-tasking. It also supports Indian 4G LTE.

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Specifications: Lenovo A7000

• Chipset: MediaTek MT6752m
• CPU: 1.5 GHz octa-core
• GPU- Mali-T760MP2
• RAM: 2 GB
• OS: Android 5.0 Lollipop
• Display: 5.5 inch, IPS HD display
• Camera: Primary- 8 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
• Memory: Internal- 8 GB ; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.
• Battery: 2900 mAh Li-ion
• Connectivity: Dual SIM, 4G LTE, micro USB, GPS with A-GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct.

3. Lava Iris Pixel V2

Lava Pixel V2 is a 4G VoLTE Android Marshmallow smartphone and is priced at Rs. 8,800. It is powered by a 64-bit MediaTek chip, 2 GB RAM, and a 2500 mAh battery.

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Specifications: Lava Pixel V2

• Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
• CPU: 1.0 GHz quad-core, 64-bit
• GPU: Mali-T720
• RAM: 2 GB
• OS: Android Marshmallow
• Display: 5.0 inch, HD IPS Display, Dragontrail Glass
• Camera: Primary- 13 MP AF with dual-LED Flash; Secondary- 8 MP (wide angle) with LED flash
• Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External- Up to 32 GB
• Battery: 2500 mAh Li-ion
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 4G LTE, Dual SIM support, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0 EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.

4. Swipe Elite Note

Swipe Elite is one affordable 4G LTE phone supporting IR blaster running on Android Lollipop 5.0.  The phone costs Rs. 7,999 and features 3 GB RAM, 5.5” HD display, and a 3000 mAh battery.

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Specifications: Swipe Elite Note

• Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
• CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Mali-T720
• RAM: 3 GB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.0
• Display: 5.5 inch, HD Display, Dragontrail glass
• Camera: Primary- 13 MP with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP
• Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.
• Battery: 3000 mAh Li-ion
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 4G LTE, IR Blaster, dual SIM support, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot

5. Micromax Canvas Spark 2 Plus

Priced at Rs. 3,999, Canvas Spark 2 Plus is one of the most affordable Android Marshmallow smartphone available in the market today. The phone has a 5 inch display and is powered by a 2000 mAh battery.

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Specifications: Micromax Canvas Spark 2 Plus

• Chipset: MediaTek
• CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Unknown
• RAM: 1 GB
• OS: Android Marshmallow
• Display: 5.0 inch, 854×480 pixels
• Camera: Primary- 5 MP FF with LED Flash; Secondary- 2 MP
• Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- Up to 32 GB
• Battery: 2000 mAh Li-ion
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, Dual SIM support, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.

6. Asus Zenfone 5 8 GB

Asus Zenfone 5 running on Intel Atom 1.2 GHz dual-core procesor and packing 2 GB RAM is clearly one of best VFM phones at Rs. 7,999. It boasts a 5 inch HD display protected by Gorilla Glass 3 for protection against scratches, 8 GB ROM with support of micro SD cards up to 64 GB, 8 MP AF rear and 2 MP front cameras, and looks absolutely fabulous.

The only downside to this phone is its average battery backup provided by its 2110 mAh battery. Android 4.4 themed with Zen UI runs the show at the moment and will be updated to Android Lollipop in near future.

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7. Intex Aqua Ace II

Intex Ace II is currently priced at Rs. 8,999 and runs on Android Lollipop out-of-the-box. The phone boasts 3 GB RAM, quad-core MediaTek chip, 5 inch HD display, and is powered by a 3000 mAh battery.

Specifications: Intex Aqua Ace II

• Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
• CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Mali-T720
• RAM: 3 GB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
• Display: 5 inch, HD Display
• Camera: Primary- 8 MP with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP
• Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.
• Battery: 3000 mAh Li-ion
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 4G VoLTE, Dual SIM support, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.

8. Panasonic P75

Panasonic P75 carries a price tag of Rs. 5,990 and has its USP as its large 5000 mAh battery. The phone runs on a quad-core processor, Android Lollipop, 8/5 MP camera combo, 8 GB ROM with support for 32 GB memory via microSD card slot.

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Specifications: Panasonic P75

• Chipset: Unknown
• CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Unknown
• RAM: 1 GB
• OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
• Display: 5.0 inch, IPS HD display
• Camera: Primary- 8 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
• Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- up to 32 GB
• Battery: 5000 mAh Li-ion
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, micro USB with USB host, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.

9. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is a 4G dual SIM full metal body phone which runs on a fast Snapdragon 650 processor. It has a full HD IPS display and has 3 GB RAM and 32 GB ROM.

The phone also has a fingerprint scanner at the back and also boasts an IR port. It also has a 16 MP rear camera supporting phase detection auto-focus and a 5 MP selfie camera.

Specifications: Redmi Note 3

• Chipset: Snapdragon 650
• CPU: 1.4 GHz quad-core + 1.8 GHz dual
• GPU: Adreno 510
• RAM: 3 GB
• OS: Android Lollipop
• Display: 5.5 inch, IPS FHD LCD display
• Camera: Primary- 16 MP PD-AF with dual tone dual-LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
• Memory: Internal- 32 GB ; External- up to 128 GB (hybrid slot)
• Battery: 4000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)
• Connectivity: 4G LTE, GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, microUSB 2.0 with USB Host, Infra-Red port, Dual SIM, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot

10. Samsung Galaxy On5

Samsung Galaxy On5 is the latest from Samsung to counter the increasing dominance of Chinese brands in the local Indian market. The Galaxy On5 doesn’t offer the best in hardware that you can get if you prefer for local or Chinese brands, but it Samsung phones are known for their quality and reliability.

The Samsung Galaxy On5 is priced at Rs. 8,990 and is available exclusively on flipkart.

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Specifications: Samsung Galaxy On5

• Chipset: Exynos 3475
• CPU: 1. 3 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Mali-T720MP1
• RAM: 1.5 GB
• OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
• Display: 5.0 inch, TFT HD display
• Camera: Primary- 8 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
• Memory: Internal- 8 GB; External- up to 128 GB via microSD card slot.
• Battery: 2600 mAh Li-ion
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, micro USB with USB host, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.

Best VFM Phones For Outstanding Hardware:

Xolo Black 1X

Xolo Black 1X priced @ Rs. 9,999 is simply one of the best Android Lollipop phone under Rs. 10,000. It will also be upgraded to Android Marshmallow in near future making your purchase future-proof.

The phone runs on a quad-core MediaTek SoC, and sports a 5-inch IPS full HD display, 32 GB ROM, along with 128 GB microSD card support which gets plugged into the SIM Slot #2.

The phone also sports a 13 MP rear camera supporting phase detection AF, and a 5MP front selfie unit with LED flash.

Specifications: Xolo Black 1X

• Chipset: MediaTek MT6753
• CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Mali-T720MP3
• RAM: 3 GB
• OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop (Upgradable to Android 6.0 MarshMallow)
• Display: 5.0 inch, IPS FHD display, Asahi Dragon Trail Glass
• Camera: Primary- 13 MP AF with LED Flash and phase detection; Secondary- 5 MP FF with LED flash
• Memory: Internal- 32 GB; External- up to 128 GB via microSD (via SIM slot #2)
• Battery: 2400 mAh Li-Po
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, dual SIM, 4G, micro USB with USB host, FM Radio, Bluetooth, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.

iBerry Auxus Beast

iBerry Auxus Beast is one of the best VFM phone that you’ll find below Rs. 15,000 at the moment. It packs 3 GB RAM DDR3 RAM, MediaTek MT6752 octa-core chip packing 8 cores ticking at 1.7 GHz each, 5.5″ HD IPS display protected by Gorilla Glass, 13MP AF camera, 8MP front camera, 16 GB ROM and supports microSD card up to 128 GB. Its a dual SIM phone supporting 4G on both SIMs and runs on Android 5.0 out of the box.

It also packs a 3050 mAh battery which should be more than enough to make it last for a whole day on a single charge. It can be yours for just Rs. 10,990.

I’ve deliberately included phones from different manufacturers in this list so that the brand specific users can choose their pick without any hesitation. We will keep on updating this list as and when new phones are launched. Stay tuned on TGF!