Best entry-level smartphones in India

Smartphones have gotten powerful enough to cater to almost everyone’s needs across the spectrum, but often all you need is a phone that can run basic apps and connect you to the internet. In such cases, a basic entry-level smartphone might suffice.
Most phones in this price range offer good battery life, build and performance, thanks to advancements in technologies used in phones. While there haven’t been many entry-level smartphone launches recently, you can still get a good phone that is light on your pocket.
To help you out, we have compiled a list of the best entry-level smartphones under Rs 10,000, if you're on a tight budget.

How we do our research

Our ranking criteria

We consider each smartphone’s features, including specifications, budget, display out, screen size, ergonomics, battery life, storage space, and camera quality.

Things to look for while buying

Display size

If you often stream videos, edit photos or videos or download and view movies, then a smartphone display ranging from 5.5-inch to 6-inch, full-HD should be good enough for you when buying entry-level smartphones.

Build quality

Usually, the handsets are made of metal and plastic. There are even some phones that have glass-coated panels, but those are very limited. If you are one of those prone to dropping your smartphone, it's advisable to go for a metal or a plastic built handset.

Battery

The battery usage differs from user to user depending on how they use the smartphones. If you are a heavy user and, play games, stream videos and more then go for a smartphone with at least a 3500mAh battery or above. If you are an average or light user, a handset with a 3000mAh battery would be good enough for a day.
Today, there are also entry-level headsets available with 4000 to 5000 mAh battery power.

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