An entry-level smartphone can handle basic tasks like calling, texting, web browsing, navigation, and media streaming. If your daily smartphone needs don’t exceed these tasks, you don’t need to splurge more than Rs 10,000 on a device. While these smartphones don’t rock powerful chipsets, they have enough power to balance multiple routine tasks. Let’s take a look at the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 10,000 in July 2025.
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Samsung Galaxy M06 5G
Samsung’s entry-level Galaxy M06 is one of the best smartphones priced under Rs 10,000 in July 2025. It rocks the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC under its hood and runs the Android 15-based One UI 7 OS out of the box. Samsung’s promise of 4 major OS upgrades for this smartphone is the best software support we’ve seen in this segment. The Galaxy M06’s 6.74-inch PLS LCD panel has a 90Hz refresh rate and can reach 800 nits in High Brightness Mode. Its rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 25W charging.
Pros
- Excellent software support
- Smooth display
- Good main camera
Cons
- Bland design
Poco C75 5G
Poco C75 has one of the best back panels we’ve seen on a smartphone priced under Rs 10,000. The centrally placed camera island and the marble flow design exude a special look. The C75 is powered by the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 SoC. It runs the Android 14-based HyperOS 2 out of the box. Poco has promised 2 major OS upgrades for the smartphone. 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 giant camera cutout at the back houses a 50MP primary shooter and an auxiliary lens. The 5,160mAh battery pack supports 18W charging. For more details about its everyday performance, read our review of the Poco C75 5G.
Pros
- Nice design
- Big display
- Good battery life
Cons
- 5G support limited to Jio
Lava Storm Lite 5G
Lava Storm Lite packs a 6.75-inch IPS LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. This display has a 720 x 1,600p resolution. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor and runs Android 15 out of the box. The rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter. The 5MP selfie camera is placed inside a waterdrop notch on the display. The side button acts as the fingerprint sensor. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 15W wired charging.
Pros
- Big display
- Good main camera
- Good processor
Cons
- Low-light photography is unimpressive
iQOO Z10 Lite
The newly-launched iQOO Z10 Lite is one of the best smartphones you can buy under Rs 10,000 in July 2025. It is rated IP64 for dust and water resistance, and is compliant with MIL-STD-810H standards. The 6.74-inch IPS LCD panel has a 90Hz refresh rate and can reach 1000 nits in High Brightness Mode. Under the hood, the Z10 Lite packs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC. It runs the Android 15-based Funtouch 15 OS out of the box. The rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The 6,000mAh battery pack supports 15W wired charging. Read our iQOO Z10 Lite review to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Nice design
- Big battery
- Takes good selfies
Cons
- Contains bloatware
Lava Shark 5G
Lava Shark is made locally in India. Its 6.75-inch IPS LCD panel has a 90Hz refresh rate and a 720 x 1,612p resolution. The Unisoc T765 processor powers the device. The phone’s design is heavily inspired by the iPhone 12. Its flat form factor gives it a nice in-hand feel. The rear camera panel contains a 13MP primary shooter. The 5MP front-facing camera is placed inside a waterdrop notch on the display. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 18W charging. To learn more about its everyday performance, read our Lava Shark review.
Pros
- Clean design
- Big display
- No bloatware
Cons
- Photography in limited lighting is not up to the mark
Poco M7 5G
The Poco M7 is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. The smartphone 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. The circular camera cutout on the back panel houses a 50MP primary shooter. The 8MP selfie camera is placed in a waterdrop notch on the display. The 5,160mAh battery pack supports 18W charging. Read the full report of the smartphone’s everyday performance in our Poco M7 5G review.
Pros
- Cool design
- Big display
- Big battery
Cons
- No phone cover in the box
Redmi 14C 5G
Redmi 14C is the rebadged version of the Poco C75. What separates Redmi’s version from Poco’s is the exciting starry trail design for the back panel. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and 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 450 nits of typical brightness. Inside the massive rear camera cutout lies the 50MP primary shooter along with an auxiliary lens. The 5,160mAh battery pack supports 18W charging. To learn more about the smartphone, read our Redmi 14C 5G review.
Pros
- Exciting design
- Smooth display
- Big battery
Cons
- Contains bloatware
Vivo T4 Lite 5G
The T4 Lite is the Vivo twin of the iQOO Z10 Lite. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC and runs the Android 15-based Funtouch 15 OS out of the box. Its 6.74-inch IPS LCD panel has a 90Hz refresh rate and can reach 1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode. The pill-shaped rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The 6,000mAh battery pack supports 15W wired charging.
Pros
- Nice design
- Good processor
- Big battery
Cons
- Contains bloatware
Samsung Galaxy F06 5G
The entry-level smartphone in Samsung’s F series is an excellent buy if you’re on a small budget. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and runs the Android 15-based One UI Core 7 OS out of the box. Samsung has promised 4 major OS upgrades for the smartphone. Its 6.7-inch PLS LCD panel that can reach 800 nits in High Brightness Mode. The rear camera array comprises a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. 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
Infinix Smart 9 HD is one of our favourite smartphones in the sub-Rs 10,000 price bracket. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G50 octa-core chipset and runs the Android 14 Go-based XOS 14 out of the box. The rear camera island 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
- Punch-hole camera cutout
Cons
- No 5G connectivity
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 10 smartphones that you can buy under Rs 10,000 in July 2025. If you need an AMOLED display on your smartphone, we recommend taking a look at phones priced under Rs 20,000. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
