Entry-level smartphones are getting better every passing year. A budget of Rs 10,000 in 2025 gets you a smartphone with a big display, a decent processor, and a main camera that can take good pictures in outdoor daylight conditions. If you want to cut out the bells and whistles and buy a smartphone for basic tasks like calling, IMing, and web browsing, this is the category you should be browsing. Here is our list of the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 10,000 in May 2025.
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Poco C71
Poco C71 is one of the finest smartphones you can buy under Rs 10,000 right now. It is powered by the Unisoc T7250 processor and runs the Android 15 Go Edition 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 dual rear camera setup of this smartphone comprises a 32MP primary shooter and an auxiliary lens. The 5,200mAh battery pack supports 15W wired charging. For more details, read our Poco C71 review.
Pros
- Big display
- Good battery life
- Expandable memory
Cons
- Does not come with a phone cover inside the box
Samsung Galaxy M06 5G
The Samsung Galaxy M06 is one of the best 5G smartphones you can buy under Rs 10,000. To begin with, it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC – a very respectable chipset in this price bracket. The smartphone runs the Android 15-based One UI Core 7.0 OS out of the box, and has been promised 4 major OS upgrades. This kind of software support is unheard of in this segment. The 6.74-inch PLS LCD panel has a 90Hz refresh rate and can reach 800 nits in High Brightness Mode. The rear camera panel comprises a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 25W charging.
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- 4 major OS upgrades
- Good processor
Cons
- Common design
Poco M7 5G
The Poco M7 5G packs the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset under its hood 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. The smartphone features a 50MP primary shooter and an 8MP selfie lens. Both sensors can shoot 1,080p videos at 30fps. The device’s 5,160mAh battery pack supports 18W charging. For more details about its everyday performance, read our review of the Poco M7 5G.
Pros
- Big display
- Good camera
- Nice design
Cons
- No phone cover in the box
Infinix Smart 9 HD
The Infinix Smart 9 HD rocks a 6.7-inch IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G50 octa-core chipset. OS duties are handled by Android 14 Go skinned with XOS 14. The smartphone’s rear camera setup comprises a 13MP primary shooter and an auxiliary lens. Up front, an 8MP sensor is housed inside a punch-hole cutout on the display. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 10W charging. For more information, read our Infinix Smart 9 HD review.
Pros
- Big display
- Dual speakers
- Decent processor
Cons
- Slow charging
Samsung Galaxy F06 5G
Samsung Galaxy F06 flaunts a large 6.7-inch PLS LCD panel that can reach 800 nits in High Brightness Mode. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. It runs the Android 15-based One UI Core 7 OS out of the box. Samsung has promised 4 major OS upgrades for this smartphone. Its rear camera panel houses a 50MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. An 8MP front-facing sensor handles the selfie duties. The 5,000mAh battery pack holds enough juice to get the smartphone through a day of regular use. It supports 25W wired charging.
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- Smooth display
- Amazing OS support
Cons
- Common design
Poco C75 5G
Poco C75 is one of the most affordable 5G smartphones you can buy right now. It is powered by the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset and runs the Android 14-based HyperOS out of the box. Poco has promised 2 major OS upgrades for this smartphone. Its 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 and an auxiliary lens. The 5MP selfie camera is housed in a waterdrop notch on the display. The smartphone’s 5,160mAh battery pack supports 18W charging. Read our Poco C75 review to learn more about the smartphone.
Pros
- Cool design
- Big display
- Good battery life
Cons
- Does not support 5G on Airtel and Vi
Redmi 14C 5G
The Redmi 14C is one of the coolest-looking smartphones you can buy under Rs 10,000. Its 6.88-inch IPS LCD panel has a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach 450 nits of typical brightness. In High Brightness Mode, it can go up to 600 nits. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. It runs the Android 14-based HyperOS out of the box. Its rear camera panel comprises a 50MP primary shooter and an auxiliary lens. Up front, a 13MP selfie shooter is housed inside a waterdrop notch on the display. To learn more about the everyday performance of the smartphone, check out our Redmi 14C review.
Pros
- Cool back panel design
- 5G connectivity
- Large display
Cons
- Lots of bloatware
Lava Shark 5G
Lava’s newest budget offering is one of the best smartphones you can buy under Rs 10,000. The India-made Lava Shark has a 6.75-inch IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Unisoc T765 processor. Its rear camera panel houses the 13MP primary shooter, while the 5MP selfie camera is nestled inside a waterdrop notch on the display. The smartphone runs the Android 15 OS out of the box. Its 5,000mAh battery pack supports 18W charging.
Pros
- Big display
- Nice design
- Made in India
Cons
- Average chipset
Redmi A4 5G
The Redmi A4 flaunts a big 6.88-inch IPS LCD panel. This display has a 120Hz refresh rate and has 450 nits of typical brightness. In High Brightness Mode, it can reach 600 nits. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset. It runs the Android 14-based HyperOS out of the box. Xiaomi has promised 2 major OS upgrades and 4 years of security patches for this smartphone. The rear camera panel on this device houses a 50MP primary shooter and an auxiliary shooter. The 5,160mAh battery pack supports 18W charging. Check out our Redmi A4 review to learn more about the device’s everyday performance.
Pros
- Big display
- Nice design
- Good battery life
Cons
- Single speaker
Realme Narzo N61
Ending this list is the Realme Narzo N61. This smartphone rocks a 6.74-inch IPS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. It can reach 560 nits in High Brightness Mode. The device is rated IP54 for dust and water protection. It can withstand water splashes. The Unisoc Tiger T612 processor powers the device. It runs the Android 14-based Realme UI 5 OS out of the box. The rear camera array consists of a 32MP primary shooter and an auxiliary lens. A 5MP front-facing camera lies inside a waterdrop notch on the display. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 10W charging.
Pros
- Affordable
- Big display
- Good battery life
Cons
- Slow charging
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 10 smartphones priced under Rs 10,000 in May 2025. If there’s some wiggle room in your budget, we recommend taking a look at our list of the best smartphones under Rs 15,000, too. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
