We’ve put together the list of the top 5 phones under Rs 8,000 for this month in India. These include the best Android phones available in India from reputable manufacturers. All of these phones also support 4G networks running in India and should offer you decent performance for the asking price. With features such as 2GB/3GB RAM and capable processors, no, they won’t lag.
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.
Also, check the best smartphones under Rs 9,000. You can jump to the summary right away if you don’t want to go through a myriad of specs.
These are the 5 best phones under Rs 8,000 in India (2019):
- RealMe C1: 720p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 8.1, 13MP+2MP
- Xiaomi Redmi 6: 5.45 inch, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 8.1, 12MP+5MP
- Lenovo K8 Note: 1080p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 13+5MP, Android 8.0
- Asus ZenFone Max M1: 5.5 inch, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 8.1, 13MP+8MP
- Honor 7A: 720p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 8.0, 13MP+2MP
*Top 2 picks around Rs 8,000*
1. RealMe C1
Buy on Flipkart @ Rs 8,490Seems 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.
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
- Battery
- Processor
2. Xiaomi Redmi 6
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.
There’s a hybrid SIM slot. Lastly, is it just us or have the bezels grown thicker?
- OS
Android 8.1 - Weight
146g - Display
5.45 inch, IPS
720 x 1440 pixels - 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
- Processor
- Hybrid SIM slot (SIM2 or microSD)
Lenovo K8 Note
3GB RAM, 32GB
Buy on AmazonK8 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.
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
3GB - 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
- Battery
- Processor
- Display
Asus ZenFone Max M1
Well, this one is a good 8-month-old phone now 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.
Decent chap all round.
- 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
- Battery
Honor 7A
Honor 7A offers dual camera and Android 8.0, which seems like a nice bargain for this budget.
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
Standout features in the top smartphones under Rs 8,000:
The best phones under Rs 8,000 come with features like 3GB RAM, Android 8.0, and 32 gigs of internal memory. On the other hand, 2GB RAM, HD display and Android 7.0 have become the norm rather than the exception. We’re not very fond of MediaTek 673x series of processor, especially if the phone comes with single core GPU (720MP1). Also, you will need 3GB RAM and at least 32 gigs of memory. These will make sure your phone isn’t outdated after just a year.
- Best battery • Realme C1 (4,230mAh)
- Best processor • Realme C1
- Best value for money • Realme C1
