If you’re looking for the best phone around 10k, but don’t mind going a bit over the budget, we’ve compiled the list of the best phones under Rs 11,000 in India for this month. Goes without saying these phones offer the best specs and top performance this budget can get you including features such as 4GB RAM, 4,000+ mAh battery, octa-core processor and Android 9.0.
Also, just to clarify, phones with hybrid SIM slot allow you to either place a second SIM or a microSD card, but not both at the same time, so it’s a disadvantage.
All these handsets support 4G networks and come with a decent camera. Also, the top phones in this budget don’t necessarily hang or slow down when you need them not to.
You can also check the best smartphones under Rs 10,000 and the top smartphones under Rs 13,000.
So here goes our list for this month.
These are the best phones under Rs 11,000 in India (2019):
- Xiaomi Mi A2: 6.0 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, Android 9.0, 16+20MP
- Oppo RealMe 2 Pro: 6.3 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, Android 8.1, 16+2MP
- Realme 5 : 6.5 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, Android 9.0, 12MP+8MP+2MP+2MP
- Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: 6 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, Android 9.0, 12MP+5MP
- Nokia 6.1 Plus: 5.8 inch, 6GB RAM, 64GB ROM, Android 9.0, 16MP+5MP
- Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro: 5.85 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, Android 9.0, 12MP+5MP
- Honor 9N: 5.84 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, Android 8.0, 13MP+2MP
- Panasonic Eluga X1: 6.2 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, Android 8.1, 16+5MP
- Asus Zenfone Max M2: 6.3 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, Android 9.0, 13MP+2MP
*Top 3 picks around Rs 11,000*
1. Xiaomi Mi A2
4GB RAM, 64GB
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The Mi A1 didn’t stay long enough in the market to make a lasting impression, but its successor is here to change that. Mi A2 comes with promising cameras and a decent processor. And hey, it got updated to Android 9.0 recently. There’s also a 6GB RAM variant with more internal storage.
The Mi A1 didn’t stay long enough in the market to make a lasting impression, but its successor is here to change that. Mi A2 comes with promising cameras and a decent processor. And hey, it got updated to Android 9.0 recently. There’s also a 6GB RAM variant with more internal storage.
What could have been better:
There’s no expandable memory or 3.5mm headphone jack here.
There’s no expandable memory or 3.5mm headphone jack here.
- OS
Android 9.0 Android One - Weight
166 - Display
5.99 inch, IPS
1080 x 2160 pixels - Storage space
64GB - Expansion slot
No - Processor
Snapdragon 660 octa-core 2.2GHzx4 + 1.8GHzx4 - GPU
Adreno 512 - RAM
4GB - Camera
12 MP, f/1.8 + 20MP f/1.8 - Secondary camera
20 MP, f/2.2 - Video
2160p 30FPS rear
1080p 30FPS front - Battery
3,010mAh, 18W charging QC 4.0 - Connectivity
Dual SIM, (4G) - 3.5mm headphone jack
No - First announced
Aug, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Processor
- Fast charging
- Non-expandable memory
3. Oppo RealMe 2 Pro
4GB RAM/ 64GB storage
What’s good:
Notches are ugly, but smaller ones do help. Luckily the newest RealMe comes with a teardrop notch to give you enough screen area on the top. Oppo has also packed this phone with as much specs as it possibly could and the result is a phone that is miles ahead of anything in this budget. Great processor, ample storage, 8GB RAM, do we even need flagships anymore?
Notches are ugly, but smaller ones do help. Luckily the newest RealMe comes with a teardrop notch to give you enough screen area on the top. Oppo has also packed this phone with as much specs as it possibly could and the result is a phone that is miles ahead of anything in this budget. Great processor, ample storage, 8GB RAM, do we even need flagships anymore?
What could have been better:
Find us one and we’ll call you out.
Find us one and we’ll call you out.
- OS
Android 8.1 Oreo - Weight
174g - Display
6.3 inch, IPS
1080 x 2340 pixels - Storage space
64GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 660 octa-core 2.2GHzx4 + 1.8GHzx4 - GPU
Adreno 512 - RAM
4GB - Camera
16MP, f/1.7 + 2MP, f/2.4 - Secondary camera
16MP - Video
2160p@30fps rear
1080p@30fps front - Battery
3,500mAh, 10W charging - Connectivity
Dual SIM, (4G) - 3.5mm headphone jack
Yes - 3.5mm headphone jack
Yes - First announced
Sep, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Processor
- Android 8.1
3. Realme 5
3GB RAM, 32GB
4GB RAM, 64GB
4GB RAM, 128GB
What’s good:
A considerable improvement over the Realme 3i. There’s a very capable processor, four rear cameras (maybe the only phone in the segment), enough RAM and up to a staggering 128GB storage, and a large enough battery. To top it, the phone comes with Android 9.0 onboard.
A considerable improvement over the Realme 3i. There’s a very capable processor, four rear cameras (maybe the only phone in the segment), enough RAM and up to a staggering 128GB storage, and a large enough battery. To top it, the phone comes with Android 9.0 onboard.
What could have been better:
If only the phone had a full HD display.
If only the phone had a full HD display.
- OS
Android 9.0 - Weight
175g - Display
6.5 inch, IPS
720 x 1600 pixels - Storage space
32/64GB/128GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 665 Octa-core (4×2.0GHz & 4×1.8 GHz) - GPU
Adreno 610 - RAM
3/4GB - Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)
2 MP, f/2.4, (dedicated macro camera)
2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor - Secondary camera
13 MP, f/2.0 - Video
2160p@30fps rear
1080p front - Battery
5,000mAh, 10W charging - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - 3.5mm headphone jack
Yes - First announced
Aug, 2019
Pros and Cons
- Quad cameras
- Battery
- Processor
- Storage
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
3GB RAM/ 32GB storage
4GB RAM/ 64GB storage
What’s good:
The Max Pro M1 is value-for-money despite the launch of its successor. It offers a decent processor, 6GB RAM, Android 9.0, and a large battery.
The Max Pro M1 is value-for-money despite the launch of its successor. It offers a decent processor, 6GB RAM, Android 9.0, and a large battery.
What could have been better:
Nothing at all. Seems like a great phone spec-wise.
Nothing at all. Seems like a great phone spec-wise.
- OS
Android 9.0 - Weight
180g - Display
5.99 inch, IPS
1080 x 2160 pixels - Storage space
32GB/64GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 636 octa-core 1.8GHz (Kyro 260) - GPU
Adreno 509 - RAM
3GB/4GB - Camera
13MP, f/2.2 + 5MP - Secondary camera
8MP, f/2.2 - Video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps rear
1080p front - Battery
5,000mAh, 10W charging - Connectivity
Dual SIM, (4G) - 3.5mm headphone jack
Yes - First announced
Apr, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Battery
- Processor
Nokia 6.1 Plus
What’s good:
We like it because for 12k it offers 6GB RAM, Android 9.0, and a passable processor.
We like it because for 12k it offers 6GB RAM, Android 9.0, and a passable processor.
What could have been better:
The battery isn’t that big. Also, hybrid SIM slot.
The battery isn’t that big. Also, hybrid SIM slot.
- OS
Android 9.0 - Weight
151g - Display
5.8 inch, IPS
1080 x 2280 pixels - Storage space
64GB - Expansion slot
Yes, hybrid - Processor
Snapdragon 636 octa-core 1.8GHz (Kyro 260) - GPU
Adreno 509 - RAM
6GB - Camera
16 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor - Secondary camera
16 MP, f/2.0 - Video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps rear
1080p front - Battery
3,060mAh, 18W QC 3.0 charging - Connectivity
Dual SIM, (4G) - 3.5mm headphone jack
Yes - First announced
Jul, 2018
Pros and Cons
- RAM
- Battery
- Hybrid SIM slot
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro
What’s good:
For 10k, it’s a pretty sweet deal given that the Redmi 6 Pro offers 4GB RAM, 64GB memory and a large battery.
For 10k, it’s a pretty sweet deal given that the Redmi 6 Pro offers 4GB RAM, 64GB memory and a large battery.
What could have been better:
Aging processor.
Aging processor.
- OS
Android 9.0 - Weight
178 - Display
5.84 inch, IPS
1080 x 2160 pixels - Storage space
64GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 625 octa-core 2.0GHz - GPU
Adreno 506 - RAM
4GB - Camera
12 MP + 5MP - Secondary camera
5 MP - Video
1080p@30fps rear and front - Battery
4,000mAh, 10W charging - Connectivity
Dual SIM, (4G) - 3.5mm headphone jack
Yes - First announced
Jul, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Battery
- Processor
Panasonic Eluga X1
What’s good:
It’s not a bad phone and comes with decent specs like a decent processor, 64GB memory and 4GB RAM. The processor is starting to age for this budget, but still powerful for this budget.
It’s not a bad phone and comes with decent specs like a decent processor, 64GB memory and 4GB RAM. The processor is starting to age for this budget, but still powerful for this budget.
What could have been better:
Given it’s Panasonic, we’re not sure if Android 9.0 will ever hit this phone. No headphone jack either.
Given it’s Panasonic, we’re not sure if Android 9.0 will ever hit this phone. No headphone jack either.
- OS
Android 8.1 - Weight
195g - Display
6.2 inch, IPS
1080 x 2246 pixels - Storage space
64GB - Expansion slot
Yes, hybrid - Processor
Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz A73 & 4×2.0GHz A53) MT6771 P60 - GPU
Mali-G72 MP3 - RAM
4GB - Camera
Dual 16 MP (f/2.0) + 5 MP - Secondary camera
16MP, f/2.0 - Video
1080p 30FPS rear and front - Battery
3,000mAh, 10W charging - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - 3.5mm headphone jack
No - First announced
Oct, 2018
Pros and Cons
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Android 8.1
Huawei Honor 9N
What’s good:
The Honor 9N comes with loaded with dual cameras on the back. The front camera seems nice too. 64 gigs of memory sounds great as well.
The Honor 9N comes with loaded with dual cameras on the back. The front camera seems nice too. 64 gigs of memory sounds great as well.
What could have been better:
Not the fastest processor.
Not the fastest processor.
- OS
Android 8.0 Oreo - Weight
149g - Display
5.84 inch, IPS
2280 x 1080 pixels - Storage space
64GB - Expansion slot
Yes, hybrid - Processor
Kirin 659 Octa core (4×2.36GHz A53 + 4×1.7GHz A53) - GPU
Mali T830MP2 - RAM
4GB - Camera
13MP + 2MP - Secondary camera
16MP - Video
1080p@30fps rear and front - Battery
3,000mAh, 10W charging - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - 3.5mm headphone jack
Yes - First announced
Jul, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Processor
- Android 8.1
- Hybrid slot (SIM2 or microSD card)
Asus Zenfone Max M2
3GB RAM/ 32GB storage
4GB RAM/ 64GB storage
What’s good:
A more budget offering to Max Pro M2, this one comes with a more nimble (not shabby) processor. There’s a huge battery though and it’s capable of recording 2160p videos.
A more budget offering to Max Pro M2, this one comes with a more nimble (not shabby) processor. There’s a huge battery though and it’s capable of recording 2160p videos.
What could have been better:
We wish for a full HD screen resolution, but then, maybe that’s too much of an ask.
We wish for a full HD screen resolution, but then, maybe that’s too much of an ask.
- OS
Android 9.0 - Weight
160g - Display
6.26 inch, IPS
720 x 1520 pixels - Storage space
32GB/64GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 632 Octa-core (4×1.8 GHz + 4×1.8 GHz) - GPU
Adreno 506 - RAM
3/4GB - Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, + 2MP (depth) - Secondary camera
8 MP, f/2.0 - Video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps rear
1080p front - Battery
4,000mAh, non removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, (4G) - 3.5mm headphone jack
Yes - First announced
Dec, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Battery
- Display
Not to confuse you with the camera specs listed above, we’ve listed the specs as (megapixels), and (aperture), Generally speaking, bigger the aperture, better is the camera. Which means the smaller number in the denominator, the bigger the aperture is. For example, f/1.9 is a bigger aperture and than f/2.0. A bigger aperture camera performs much better in low light situations and produces sharper images. It also produces a better brokeh.
