Until last year, it was very difficult to find good 5G smartphones in the sub-₹10,000 category. However, things are quite different this year around. This year, we don’t only have enough options, there are some really good 5G options available in the sub-₹10,000 category and we are only in September this year. So with that, let us take a look at some of the best smartphones under ₹10,000 for all kinds of users – those who prefer design, or display, or performance, or even battery.
With a nice silicone polymer back panel that mimics a vegan leather feel. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. We also get a dual rear camera setup with the Moto G45 5G that includes a 50MP primary and a 2MP macro shooter. The Moto G45 5G is equipped with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Backing all of this up is a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
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The Realme C65 5G is the latest entry-level smartphone from Realme. It comes with a Mediatek Dimensity 6300 chipset which is good enough for the basic usage and a little bit of light gaming. The smartphone has a brilliant IPS LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate up to 625 nits of peak brightness. It also comes with a 50MP dual rear camera and we get a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging.
The POCO M6 Pro 5G delivers on what it promises – an affordable 5G phone experience with reliable performance with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and solid battery life, thanks to a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. Despite being a sub-₹10,000 device, it doesn’t cut too many corners. You’ve got a massive battery, a large 90 Hz display, and an eye-catching design. The misses in the camera and charging departments can be forgiven for the overall package the POCO M6 Pro 5G provides.
The Redmi 12 5G aims to make 5G more accessible to all smartphone users in the country and that it does with great style and poise. This, after quite some time, feels like Xiaomi doing what the brand does best, making new technology more accessible to facilitate mass adaptation. So yes, if you are in the market for an entry-level 5G smartphone, the Redmi 12 5G is probably one of the best options.
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