If you’re looking for a phone under or around Rs 9,000, check our list of the 10 best phones 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. So here are the ten best 4G phones under 9k for this month.
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 (2018):
- 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
- Xiaomi Redmi 6: 720p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 8.1, 12MP+5MP
- Lenovo K8 Plus: 1080p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 13MP+5MP, Android 7.1
- Asus ZenFone Max M1: 720p inch, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 8.1, 13MP+8MP
- Honor 7C: 720p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 8.0, 13MP+2MP
- Honor 7A: 720p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 8.0, 13MP+2MP
- Xiaomi Redmi 5A: 720p, 2/3GB RAM, 16/32GB ROM, 13MP, Android 7.1
- Lenovo K6 Power: 1080p, 3/4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 13MP, Android 7.0, 4,000mAh
*Top 3 picks around Rs 9,000*
1. Oppo RealMe 2
3GB RAM/ 32GB storage
Buy on Flipkart @ Rs 9,4904GB 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
- Android 8
- Display
2. 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
- Processor
- Hybrid slot (SIM2 or microSD card)
3. Lenovo K8 Note
3GB RAM, 32GB
Buy on Amazon4GB 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
- Processor
- Android 8
- Display
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
- Android 8.0
- Hybrid SIM slot (SIM2 or microSD)
Asus ZenFone Max M1
What’s good:
Well, this one is a good 8-month-old phone only being introduced in India now. That said, it’s not a bad phone even today and offers great features like Android 8.1, dual cameras, 32 gigs of storage and 3GB RAM. We also like the large battery.
Well, this one is a good 8-month-old phone only being introduced in India now. That said, it’s not a bad phone even today and offers great features like Android 8.1, dual cameras, 32 gigs of storage and 3GB RAM. We also like the large battery.
What could have been better:
The meh processor.
The meh processor.
- OS
Android 8.1 - Weight
150g - Display
5.5 inch, IPS
720 x 1440 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 430 Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 - GPU
Adreno 505 - RAM
3GB - Camera
Dual 13 MP, f/2.0, + 8 MP - Secondary camera
8 MP, f/2.2 - Video
1080p@30fps rear - Battery
4,000mAh, non-removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - First announced
Feb, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Dual camera
- Android 8.1
- 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
64GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 450 Octa core (1.8GHz Cortex A53) - GPU
Adreno 506 - RAM
4GB - 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
- Display
Lenovo K8 Plus
What’s good:
A decently spec’d old horse that comes with features like a dual camera, full HD display, and a large battery.
A decently spec’d old horse that comes with features like a dual camera, full HD display, and a large battery.
What could have been better:
Nothing really.
Nothing really.
- OS
Android 7.1.1 - Weight
165g - Display
5.2 inch, IPS
1080 x 1920 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P25 octa-core 2.6 GHz (A53) - GPU
Mali-T880 MP2 - RAM
3GB - Camera
13MP+5MP dual - Secondary camera
8MP - Video
1080p 30FPS rear - Battery
4,000mAh, non removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, (4G) - First announced
Sep, 2017
Pros and Cons
- Display
- Battery
Honor 7A
What’s good:
Honor 7A offers dual camera and Android 8.0, which seems like a nice bargain for this budget.
Honor 7A offers dual camera and Android 8.0, which seems like a nice bargain for this budget.
What could have been better:
The processor isn’t the best one.
The processor isn’t the best one.
- OS
Android 8.0 - Weight
150g - Display
5.7 inches
720 x 1440 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 430 Octa core (4×1.4 GHz & 4×1.1GHz Cortex A53) - GPU
Adreno 505 - 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
Apr, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Android 8
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
What’s good:
Good value for money despite the Redmi 6A being announced. The overall package is a decent one with respectable specs all round.
Good value for money despite the Redmi 6A being announced. The overall package is a decent one with respectable specs all round.
What could have been better:
The processor isn’t the best one.
The processor isn’t the best one.
- OS
Android 7.1.2 - Weight
137g - Display resolution
1280 x 720 - Display
5 inch, IPS - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 425, quad-core 1.4GHz (A53) - GPU
Adreno 308 - RAM
3GB - Camera
13MP, f/2.2 - Secondary camera
5MP, f/2.0 - Video
1080p 30FPS rear - Battery
3,000mAh, non-removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - First announced
Nov, 2017
Pros and Cons
Lenovo K6 Power
What’s good:
This one has survived the test of times thanks to its large battery and full HD display.
This one has survived the test of times thanks to its large battery and full HD display.
What could have been better:
Old isn’t gold for smartphones and this is a two year old model with little chance of Android 8.0.
Old isn’t gold for smartphones and this is a two year old model with little chance of Android 8.0.
- OS
Android 7.0 - Weight
145g - Display resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels - Display
5 inch, IPS - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, hybrid - Processor
Snapdragon 430, octa-core 1.4GHz (A53) + 1.1GHz (A53) - GPU
Adreno 505 - RAM
3GB - Camera
13MP - Secondary camera
8MP - Video
1080p 30FPS rear - Battery
4,000mAh, non-removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - First announced
Nov, 2016
Pros and Cons
- Battery
- Display
- Hybrid slot (either SIM2 or microSD)
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.
