If you’re looking for a phone under or around Rs 9,000, check our list of the 10 best smartphones under Rs 9,000 in India for this month below. These include only the best 4G phones running on Android that offer great value for money.
We’ve only covered phones from reputable manufacturers. Also, before we get started, 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.
Also, check the best smartphones under Rs 7,000 and the top 10 smartphones under Rs 10,000.
These are the 10 best phones under Rs 9,000 in India (2019):
- Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro: 1080p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 8.1, 12MP+5MP
- Honor 9N: 1080p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 8.0, 13MP+2MP
- Xiaomi Redmi 6: 720p, 3GB RAM, 64GB ROM, Android 8.1, 12MP+5MP
- Samsung Galaxy M10: 720p, 2/3GB RAM, 16/32GB ROM, Android 8.1, 13MP+5MP
- Oppo RealMe 2: 720p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 8.1, 13MP+2MP
- Lenovo K9: 720p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 8.1, 13MP+5MP
- Lenovo K8 Note: 1080p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 13+5MP, Android 8.0
- Redmi Y2: 720p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 8.0, 12MP+5MP
- Honor 7C: 720p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 8.0, 13MP+2MP
- RealMe C1: 720p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 8.1, 13MP+2MP
*Top 3 picks around Rs 9,000*
1. Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro
Buy from AmazonWhat’s good:
Uh, the battery. Decent specs overall, even if starting to age a bit.
Uh, the battery. Decent specs overall, even if starting to age a bit.
What could have been better:
Consider this a very minor update to the Note 5 (dual camera primarily) and that’s pretty much it.
Consider this a very minor update to the Note 5 (dual camera primarily) and that’s pretty much it.
- OS
Android 8.1 - Weight
178 - Display
5.84 inch, IPS
1080 x 2160 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 625 octa-core 2.0GHz - GPU
Adreno 506 - RAM
3GB - Camera
12 MP + 5MP - Secondary camera
5 MP - Video
1080p@30fps rear and front - Battery
4,000mAh, non-removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, (4G) - First announced
Jul, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Battery
2. Huawei Honor 9N
Buy on Flipkart @ Rs 8,990What’s good:
The Honor 9N comes with loaded with dual cameras on the back. The front camera seems nice too. The processor is also decent and more importantly, the phone comes with a full HD display.
The Honor 9N comes with loaded with dual cameras on the back. The front camera seems nice too. The processor is also decent and more importantly, the phone comes with a full HD display.
What could have been better:
Hybrid SIM slot if you’re planning on adding more storage.
Hybrid SIM slot if you’re planning on adding more storage.
- OS
Android 8.0 Oreo - Weight
149g - Display
5.84 inch, IPS
2280 x 1080 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, hybrid - Processor
Kirin 659 Octa core (4×2.36GHz A53 + 4×1.7GHz A53) - GPU
Mali T830MP2 - RAM
3/4GB - Camera
13MP + 2MP - Secondary camera
16MP - Video
1080p@30fps rear and front - Battery
3,000mAh, non-removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - First announced
Jul, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Display
- Hybrid slot (SIM2 or microSD card)
3. Xiaomi Redmi 6
32GB storage
64GB storage
What’s good:
If you were getting a feeling that the Redmi 5 is rather old, you connected a nerve with Xiaomi since the all-new Redmi 6 is here. What’s changed is a dual camera on the back, Android 8.1, and a slightly smaller display. Also, that processor is more energy efficient and faster than the Snapdragon 450.
If you were getting a feeling that the Redmi 5 is rather old, you connected a nerve with Xiaomi since the all-new Redmi 6 is here. What’s changed is a dual camera on the back, Android 8.1, and a slightly smaller display. Also, that processor is more energy efficient and faster than the Snapdragon 450.
What could have been better:
There’s a hybrid SIM slot. Lastly, is it just us or have the bezels grown thicker?
There’s a hybrid SIM slot. Lastly, is it just us or have the bezels grown thicker?
- OS
Android 8.1 - Weight
146g - Display resolution
720 x 1440 - Display
5.45 inch, IPS - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, hybrid - Processor
MediaTek MT6762 Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex (A53) - GPU
PowerVR GE8320 - RAM
3GB - Camera
12MP, f/2.2 + 5MP f/2.2 - Secondary camera
5MP, f/2.0 - Video
1080p 30FPS rear - Battery
3,000mAh, non removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, (4G) - First announced
Jun, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Hybrid SIM slot (SIM2 or microSD)
Samsung Galaxy M10
3GB, 32GB
2GB, 16GB
What’s good:
Well, here’s a first Samsung with a notch. Yes, the last giant has fallen to the notch mania. It’s also Samsung’s answer to the Huaweis and Xiaomis of the world. Those bezels are slim, no? The processor sits somewhere between a Snapdragon 625 and a MediaTek P22 (closer to the P22 than the 625)
Well, here’s a first Samsung with a notch. Yes, the last giant has fallen to the notch mania. It’s also Samsung’s answer to the Huaweis and Xiaomis of the world. Those bezels are slim, no? The processor sits somewhere between a Snapdragon 625 and a MediaTek P22 (closer to the P22 than the 625)
What could have been better:
No fingerprint scanner for 9K? C’mon!!
No fingerprint scanner for 9K? C’mon!!
- OS
Android 8.1 - Weight
163g - Display
6.2 inch, TFT
720 x 1520 pixels - Storage space
16/32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Exynos 7870 Octa-core 1.6 GHz - GPU
Mali-T830 MP1 - RAM
2/3GB - Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, + 5 MP, f/2.2 - Secondary camera
5MP, f/2.0 - Video
1080p@30fps rear
1080p front - Battery
3,400mAh, non-removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - First announced
Jan, 2019
Pros and Cons
- No fingerprint scanner
Lenovo K9
What’s good:
After what seems like forever, Lenovo has finally brought a new phone to the market. What makes the K9 special is that it has identical cameras on the back and the front. Yep, totally the same. Also, that P22 might be more efficient and powerful than the SD450.
After what seems like forever, Lenovo has finally brought a new phone to the market. What makes the K9 special is that it has identical cameras on the back and the front. Yep, totally the same. Also, that P22 might be more efficient and powerful than the SD450.
What could have been better:
We’d have preferred a full HD display and a dedicated memory card slot.
We’d have preferred a full HD display and a dedicated memory card slot.
- OS
Android 8.1 - Weight
155g - Display
5.7 inches, IPS
720 x 1440 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, hybrid - Processor
MT6762 Helio P22 Octa-core 2.0 GHz A53 - GPU
PowerVR GE8320 - RAM
3GB - Camera
Dual 13 MP, f/2.2 + 5MP, f/2.4 - Secondary camera
Dual 13 MP, f/2.2 + 5MP, f/2.4 - Video
1080p 60FPS rear and front - Battery
3,000 mAh - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - First announced
Oct, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Hybrid slot (SIM2 or microSD card)
Oppo RealMe 2
3GB RAM/ 32GB storage
4GB RAM/ 64GB storage
What’s good:
Here’s what’s improved in RealMe 2 over its predecessor: it comes with dual cameras and a bigger battery. We always liked the RAM and storage options for the budget.
Here’s what’s improved in RealMe 2 over its predecessor: it comes with dual cameras and a bigger battery. We always liked the RAM and storage options for the budget.
What could have been better:
When you reduce the resolution of the display or replace the processor with a slower one, RealMe 2 can’t really be called an upgrade over the RealMe 1. Don’t believe us? Check these benchmarking results. No wonder there’s no 6GB RAM variant.
When you reduce the resolution of the display or replace the processor with a slower one, RealMe 2 can’t really be called an upgrade over the RealMe 1. Don’t believe us? Check these benchmarking results. No wonder there’s no 6GB RAM variant.
- OS
Android 8.1 Oreo - Weight
168g - Display
6.2 inch, IPS
720 x 1520 pixels - Storage space
64GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 450 Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 - GPU
Adreno 506 - RAM
6GB - Camera
13MP, f/2.2 + 2 MP, f/2.4 - Secondary camera
8MP, f/2.2 - Battery
4,230mAh, non-removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, (4G) - First announced
Aug, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Battery
Lenovo K8 Note
3GB RAM, 32GB
4GB RAM, 64GB
What’s good:
K8 Note comes with great features such as a dual camera and a large battery. Android 8.0 out of the box adds to the overall package. The Helio X23 also beats the Snapdragon 625 in synthetic benchmarks.
K8 Note comes with great features such as a dual camera and a large battery. Android 8.0 out of the box adds to the overall package. The Helio X23 also beats the Snapdragon 625 in synthetic benchmarks.
What could have been better:
Nothing really.
Nothing really.
- OS
Android 8.0 - Weight
180g - Display
5.5 inches, IPS
1080 x 1920 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Helio X23 deca-core 2.3 GHz (A53) - GPU
Mali-T880 MP4 - RAM
3/4GB - Camera
Dual 13MP + 5 MP, f/1.7 - Secondary Camera
13MP, f/2.0 - Battery
4,000 mAh, removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM (4G LTE) - First announced
Aug, 2017
Pros and Cons
- Battery
- Display
Redmi Y2
What’s good:
Redmi Y2 comes with a decent processor along with Android 8.0 and dual cameras. Oh, the main selling point for the phone is its front camera though.
Redmi Y2 comes with a decent processor along with Android 8.0 and dual cameras. Oh, the main selling point for the phone is its front camera though.
What could have been better:
Eh, the display.
Eh, the display.
- OS
Android 8.0 - Weight
170g - Display
6 inches
720 x 1440 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 625 Octa core (2GHz Cortex A53) - GPU
Adreno 506 - RAM
3GB - Camera
12MP + 5MP, f/2.2, EIS - Secondary camera
16MP - Video
1080p 30FPS rear - Battery
3,080 mAh - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G LTE - First announced
May, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Front camera
RealMe C1
What’s good:
Seems like Oppo has decided to give Xiaomi a run for its money. After RealMe 2 Pro here’s another great challenger for Rs 7,000. The C1 offers a great processor seen in phones around 12k, dual cameras, and a large battery. Android 8.1 complete the package and there’s a notch too if you prefer having one.
Seems like Oppo has decided to give Xiaomi a run for its money. After RealMe 2 Pro here’s another great challenger for Rs 7,000. The C1 offers a great processor seen in phones around 12k, dual cameras, and a large battery. Android 8.1 complete the package and there’s a notch too if you prefer having one.
What could have been better:
We don’t think there’s one.
We don’t think there’s one.
- OS
Android 8.1 - Weight
168g - Display
6.2 inch, IPS
1520 x 720 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 450 Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 - GPU
Adreno 506 - RAM
3GB - Camera
Dual 13 MP, f/2.2, + 2 MP, f/2.4 - Secondary camera
5 MP, f/2.2 - Video
1080p@30fps rear - Battery
4,230mAh, non-removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - First announced
Sep, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Battery
Honor 7C
What’s good:
Honor 7C comes with a decent processor comparable to phones under Rs 15,000 along with Android 8.0 and dual cameras.
Honor 7C comes with a decent processor comparable to phones under Rs 15,000 along with Android 8.0 and dual cameras.
What could have been better:
The display resolution seems behind the curve for phones in this budget.
The display resolution seems behind the curve for phones in this budget.
- OS
Android 8.0 - Weight
164g - Display
6 inches
720 x 1440 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 450 Octa core (1.8GHz Cortex A53) - GPU
Adreno 506 - RAM
3GB - Camera
13MP + 2MP, f/2.2 - Secondary camera
8MP, f/2.0 - Video
1080p 30FPS rear - Battery
3,000 mAh - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G LTE - First announced
May, 2018
Pros and Cons
Not to confuse you with the camera specs listed above. We’ve listed the specs as (megapixels), (aperture). Generally speaking, the bigger the aperture, better is the camera, especially in low light situations. Which means the smaller number in the denominator, the bigger the aperture or sensor size 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.
