In the current market, Rs 10,000 gets you a smartphone with a big display and 5G connectivity. If your primary tasks don’t stray further than calling, texting, media streaming, and web/social media browsing, you don’t need to spend a lot of money on a smartphone. While budget phones don’t flaunt the most powerful chipsets, they are reliable for everyday use. Here are the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 10,000 in August 2025.
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Vivo T4 Lite 5G
The entry-level smartphone in the Vivo T4 series is an excellent buy under Rs 10,000. At the heart of this device lies the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. It runs the Android 15-based Funtouch 15 OS out of the box. The 6.74-inch IPS LCD panel has a 90Hz refresh rate and can reach 1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode. The vertically aligned rear camera array houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The 6,000mAh battery pack supports 15W wired charging.
Pros
- Good chipset
- Big battery
- Nice design
Cons
- Bloatware apps
iQOO Z10 Lite 5G
The iQOO Z10 Lite is the rebadged version of the Vivo T4 Lite. Both smartphones share the same design, hardware, and specs. The Z10 Lite also flaunts a 6.74-inch IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. This display can reach 1000 nits in High Brightness Mode. The smartphone is rated IP64 for protection against exposure to dust and water. It is also compliant with MIL-STD-810H durability standards. Powering the smartphone is the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC. Handling the OS duties is the Android 15-based Funtouch 15 OS. The 6,000mAh battery pack supports 15W wired charging. For more details about the smartphone’s everyday performance, read our review of the iQOO Z10 Lite.
Pros
- Nice design
- Good selfie camera
- Big battery
Cons
- Contains bloatware
Poco C75 5G
The Poco C75 has a unique marble design on its back panel. The top section of this panel is plain, lending it a unique look. Powering the smartphone is the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC. The 6.88-inch IPS LCD panel on this phone has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 600 nits in High Brightness Mode. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and an auxiliary lens. The 5,160mAh battery pack supports 18W charging. Read our Poco C75 review to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Big display
- Good battery life
- Unique design
Cons
- 5G connectivity is only available on Jio
Samsung Galaxy M06 5G
The entry-level model in the Galaxy M series is one of the best smartphones priced under Rs 10,000 in August 2025. Powering the device is the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC. The OS duties are handled by the Android 15-based One UI 7 OS. Samsung has promised 4 major OS upgrades for this phone – the best software coverage in the entire segment. Moving on to the display, the 6.74-inch PLS LCD panel has a 90Hz refresh rate and can reach up to 800 nits in High Brightness Mode. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 25W charging.
Pros
- Best software support in the segment
- Smooth display
- Good main camera
Cons
- Uninspired design
Redmi 14C 5G
The ‘Starry Trail’ variant of the Redmi 14C is aesthetically one of the best smartphones we’ve seen in the sub-Rs 10,000 price bracket. This smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and runs the Android 14-based HyperOS out of the box. Its 6.88-inch IPS LCD panel has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 450 nits of typical brightness. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter along with an auxiliary lens. The 5,160mAh battery pack supports 18W charging. To learn more about its everyday performance, read our Redmi 14C 5G review.
Pros
- Nice design
- Smooth display
- Big battery
Cons
- Bloatware apps
Poco M7 5G
Poco M7 is the rebadged version of the Redmi 14C. Apart from the colour scheme, there’s nothing separating the two devices. The M7 is also powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. It runs the Android 14-based HyperOS out of the box. The 6.88-inch IPS LCD panel has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 600 nits in High Brightness Mode. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter. The 5,160mAh battery pack supports 18W charging. Check out our review of the Poco M7 to learn more about the smartphone’s everyday performance.
Pros
- Nice design
- Big display
- Good battery life
Cons
- No phone cover in the box
Acer Super ZX 5G
Acer Super ZX is a very exciting option under Rs 10,000. At the heart of this device lies the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC. The smartphone runs Android 15 out of the box. Its 6.78-inch IPS LCD panel has a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,080 x 2,400p resolution. The triple rear camera array comprises a 64MP primary shooter, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 33W charging. Read our Acer Super ZX review to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Nice design
- Good processor
- Fast charging
Cons
- Low-light photography fails to impress
Infinix Hot 60 5G
Infinix Hot 60 is one of the best smartphones in its category. It is powered by the resilient MediaTek Dimensity 7020 SoC and runs the Android 15 OS skinned with XOS 15. Its 6.7-inch IPS LCD panel has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 700 nits in High Brightness Mode. The highlight of the triple rear camera array is the 50MP primary shooter. The 5,200mAh battery pack supports 18W charging.
Pros
- Good processor
- Nice design
- AI features
Cons
- Slow charging
Tecno Pop 9 5G
The Tecno Pop 9 flaunts a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC and runs the Android 14 OS out of the box. Its dual rear camera array comprises a 48MP primary shooter and an auxiliary lens. An 8MP front-facing camera is nestled inside a punch-hole cutout on the display. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 18W charging.
Pros
- Good processor
- Nice design
- Dual speaker
Cons
- Runs Android 14
Lava Shark 5G
Ending this list is the newly-launched Lava Shark 5G. This smartphone has a sleek profile and an iPhone 12-inspired design. Its 6.75-inch IPS LCD panel has a 90Hz refresh rate and a 720 x 1,612p resolution. Powering the device is a Unisoc T765 processor. The rear camera panel houses a 13MP primary shooter. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 18W charging. Read our Lava Shark review to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Clean design
- Big display
- No bloatware
Cons
- Photography in limited lighting is not up to the mark
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Final Thoughts
These are our favourite smartphones priced under Rs 10,000 in August 2025. You may also want to check out the best smartphones under Rs 15,000 right now. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
