If your biggest priorities while buying a smartphone are calling, texting, browsing the web, and watching content, you don’t need to splurge a lot of money. While entry-level smartphones may lack extravagant camera arrays and high-end AMOLED panels, they are adept at handling basic tasks. Here are the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 10,000 in June 2025.
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Poco C75 5G
Poco C75 is one of the best budget smartphones around right now. It is powered by the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset. Software duties are handled by the Android 14-based Xiaomi HyperOS. Poco has promised 2 major OS upgrades for this device. Talking about the display, the 6.88-inch IPS LCD panel on this phone has a 120Hz refresh rate. It can reach 600 nits in High Brightness Mode. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and an auxiliary lens. Up front, a 5MP selfie camera is housed in a waterdrop notch on the display. The 5,160mAh battery pack supports 18W charging. For more details, read our Poco C75 5G review.
Pros
- Nice design
- Big display
- Good battery life
Cons
- No support for 5G on Airtel and Vi
Lava Shark 5G
The made-in-India Lava Shark 5G is one of the best smartphones you can buy under Rs 10,000 in June 2025. Its 6.75-inch IPS LCD panel has a 90Hz refresh rate and 720 x 1,612p resolution. The device is powered by the Unisoc T765 processor. Its flat form factor gives it a premium look. The back panel takes design inspiration from the iPhone 12. The rear camera panel houses a 13MP primary shooter. The 5MP front-facing camera is housed in a waterdrop notch on the display. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 18W charging.
Pros
- Premium design
- Big display
- Made in India
Cons
- Mediocre chipset
Samsung Galaxy M06 5G
If you’re looking for a reliable smartphone under Rs 10,000, the Samsung Galaxy M06 is a great pick. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, which is an impressive processor for this price bracket. The device runs the Android 15-based One UI 7 OS out of the box. Samsung has promised 4 major OS upgrades for this smartphone. No other device in this segment (apart from other Samsung phones) offers better software support. The 6.74-inch PLS LCD panel has a 90Hz refresh rate and can reach 800 nits in High Brightness Mode. The rear camera array is made up of a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 25W charging.
Pros
- Good main camera
- Smooth display
- Amazing software support
Cons
- Uninspiring design
Redmi A4 5G
Budget smartphones are Redmi’s bread and butter. The Redmi A4 flaunts a premium design and great form factor. It is powered by the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset and runs the Android 14-based HyperOS out of the box. This smartphone is promised to receive 2 major OS upgrades and 4 years of security patches. The 6.88-inch IPS LCD panel has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 450 nits of typical brightness. The rear camera setup comprises a 50MP primary shooter and an auxiliary shooter. The 5,160mAh battery pack supports 18W charging. Read our Redmi A4 5G review to learn more about the device.
Pros
- Nice design
- Flat form factor
- Big display
Cons
- Low audio output
Acer Super ZX 5G
The newly launched Acer Super ZX 5G is a great smartphone to buy under Rs 10,000. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC and runs Android 15 out of the box. The 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 13MP front-facing camera is nestled inside a punch-hole cutout on the display. There’s a 5,000mAh battery pack onboard that supports 33W fast charging. To learn more about the device’s everyday performance, read our review of the Acer Super ZX 5G.
Pros
- Cool design
- Stock Android
- Fast charging
Cons
- Low-light photography performance is not up to the mark
Poco M7 5G
Poco M7 is one of our favourite smartphones under Rs 10,000. It 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 600 nits in High Brightness Mode. At the back, the smartphone houses a 50MP primary shooter in its large camera panel. Up front, an 8MP selfie camera is placed in a waterdrop notch. Both cameras can record 1,080p videos at 30fps. The 5,160mAh battery pack supports 18W charging. Read our Poco M7 5G review to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Smooth display
- Good camera
- Big battery
Cons
- Waterdrop notch
Redmi 14C 5G
Redmi 14C is the rebadged version of Poco C75. It packs the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset under its hood. Its 6.88-inch IPS LCD panel has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 450 nits of typical brightness. Software duties are handled by the Android 14-based HyperOS out of the box. The giant rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and an auxiliary lens. The 13MP selfie shooter is positioned in a waterdrop notch on the display. The 5,160mAh battery pack supports 18W charging. For more details, read our Redmi 14C 5G review.
Pros
- Cool design
- Smooth display
- Big battery
Cons
- Waterdrop notch on display
Samsung Galaxy F06 5G
The Samsung Galaxy F06 has a smooth 6.7-inch PLS LCD panel that can reach 800 nits in High Brightness Mode. The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and runs the Android 15-based One UI Core 7 OS out of the box. It has been promised 4 major OS upgrades. Its rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. Handling the selfie duties is an 8MP front-facing sensor placed in a waterdrop notch on the display. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 25W charging.
Pros
- Smooth display
- Good cameras
- 4 major OS upgrades
Cons
- Waterdrop notch on display
Infinix Smart 9 HD
The Infinix Smart 9 HD has a clean design and a good build quality. Its 6.7-inch IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of peak brightness. Powering the smartphone is the MediaTek Helio G50 octa-core chipset. It runs the Android 14 Go-based XOS 14 out of the box. The camera panel at the back houses a 13MP primary shooter and an auxiliary lens. The 8MP selfie sensor is placed in a punch-hole cutout on the display. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 10W charging. For more details, read our review of the Infinix Smart 9 HD.
Pros
- Clean design
- Good main camera
- Dual speakers
Cons
- No 5G connectivity
Lava Bold N1 Pro
Ending this list is the Lava Bold N1 Pro. Its 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel has a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is rated IP54 for dust and water resistance. At the heart of the device lies the Unisoc T606 processor. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter. This camera can record 1,080p videos at 30fps. Up front, an 8MP selfie shooter lies inside a punch-hole cutout on the display. The smartphone’s 5,000mAh battery pack supports 10W wired charging.
Pros
- Smooth display
- IP54 rated
- Good main camera
Cons
- No 5G connectivity
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 10,000 in June 2025. If you want something with an AMOLED display and a more powerful chipset, we recommend taking a look at the smartphones in the sub-Rs 20,000 price bracket. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
