We’ve put together the list of the 10 best 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 10,000. You can jump to the summary right away if you don’t want to go through a myriad of specs.
These are the 10 best phones under Rs 8,000 in India (2018):
- Xiaomi Redmi 6: 5.45 inch, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 8.1, 12MP+5MP
- Lenovo K8 Plus: 5.2 inch, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 13MP+5MP, Android 7.1
- Xiaomi Redmi 5A: 5 inch, 2/3GB RAM, 16/32GB ROM, 13MP, Android 7.1
- Honor Holly 4: 5 inch, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 13MP, Android 7.1
- Asus Zenfone 3 Max: 5.2 inch, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 13MP, Android 7.0
- Panasonic Eluga A4: 5.2 inch, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 13MP, Android 7.0
- 10.or D2: 5.45 inch, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 13MP, Android 8.0
- 10.or G: 5.5 inch, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 13MP+13MP, Android 7.0
- Panasonic Ray 500: 5 inch, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 13+8MP, Android 7.0
- Infinix HOT 6 Pro: 5.99 inch, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 13+2MP, Android 8.0
*Top 3 picks around Rs 8,000*
1. Xiaomi Redmi 6
Buy on Flipkart @ Rs 7,990What’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.
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.
What could have been better:
There’s a hybrid SIM slot. Also, the processor seems like a downgrade on the SD 450 seen on the Redmi 5. Lastly, is it just us or have the bezels grown thicker?
There’s a hybrid SIM slot. Also, the processor seems like a downgrade on the SD 450 seen on the Redmi 5. 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
Pros and Cons
- Android 8
- Processor
- Hybrid SIM slot (SIM2 or microSD)
2. Lenovo K8 Plus
Buy on AmazonWhat’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
3. 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. Also, no fingerprint scanner.
The processor isn’t the best one. Also, no fingerprint scanner.
- OS
Android 7.1.2 - Weight
137g - Display
5 inch, IPS
1280 x 720 pixels - 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
- Fingerprint scanner
Honor Holly 4
What’s good:
While Holly is an older sub-brand for Huawei, this phone is a very capable one. Decent specs overall including 3GB RAM and 32 gigs of memory.
While Holly is an older sub-brand for Huawei, this phone is a very capable one. Decent specs overall including 3GB RAM and 32 gigs of memory.
What could have been better:
Most likely it will remain on Android 7.1.
Most likely it will remain on Android 7.1.
- OS
Android 7.1 - Weight
144g - Display
5 inch, IPS
1280 x 720 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 430, quad-core 1.1GHz (A53) - GPU
Adreno 505 - RAM
3GB - Camera
13MP - Secondary camera
5MP, - Video
1080p 30FPS rear - Battery
3,020mAh, non-removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - First announced
Oct, 2017
Pros and Cons
- Internal memory
- RAM
- Processor
Panasonic Eluga A4
What’s good:
Panasonic has created a space for itself in the lower end market with value-for-money offerings. Eluga A4 shines in departments such as battery (among the largest), RAM and internal memory.
Panasonic has created a space for itself in the lower end market with value-for-money offerings. Eluga A4 shines in departments such as battery (among the largest), RAM and internal memory.
What could have been better:
The processor isn’t that great on this one. Also there’s a hybrid SIM slot. Lastly, it will likely remain on Android 7.0.
The processor isn’t that great on this one. Also there’s a hybrid SIM slot. Lastly, it will likely remain on Android 7.0.
- OS
Android 7.0 - Weight
162g - Display
5.2 inch, IPS
1280 x 720 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, hybrid - Processor
MediaTek MT6737 quad-core 1.3GHz - GPU
Mali T720MP1 - RAM
3GB - Camera
13MP, f/2.2 - Secondary camera
5MP, f/2.2 - Video
1080p 30FPS rear - Battery
5,000mAh, non-removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - First announced
Nov, 2017
Pros and Cons
- Battery
- Internal memory
- Average processor
- Hybrid SIM slot
Panasonic Eluga I9
What’s good:
Eluga I9 comes with 3 gigs of RAM and 32 GB internal storage which is nice for the asking price.
Eluga I9 comes with 3 gigs of RAM and 32 GB internal storage which is nice for the asking price.
What could have been better:
The processor is sub-par. There’s a hybrid SIM slot for expansion and the battery isn’t too great either.
The processor is sub-par. There’s a hybrid SIM slot for expansion and the battery isn’t too great either.
- OS
Android 7.0 - Weight
143g - Display
5 inch, IPS
1280 x 720 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, hybrid - Processor
MediaTek MTK6737, quad-core 1.3GHz (A53) - GPU
Mali 720MP - RAM
3GB - Camera
13MP, f/2.2 - Secondary camera
5MP, f/2.4 - Video
1080p 30FPS rear - Battery
2,500mAh, non-removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - First announced
Dec, 2017
Pros and Cons
- Internal memory
- RAM
- Not the best processor
10.or D2
What’s good:
The reason why we have this on the list is because this is a brand belonging to Amazon. The phone offers decent features like 3GB RAM, 32 gigs of storage, a decent processor, and Android 8.0 out of the box.
The reason why we have this on the list is because this is a brand belonging to Amazon. The phone offers decent features like 3GB RAM, 32 gigs of storage, a decent processor, and Android 8.0 out of the box.
What could have been better:
We still have trust issues with this brand. Not because it’s bad, but it’s relatively unknown and some reviews aren’t all that great.
We still have trust issues with this brand. Not because it’s bad, but it’s relatively unknown and some reviews aren’t all that great.
- OS
Android 8.1 - Weight
144g - Display
5.45inch, IPS
1440 x 720 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 425 Octa core 1.4GHz - GPU
Adreno 505 - RAM
3GB - Camera
13MP, f/2.0 - Secondary camera
5MP, f/2.0 - Video
1080p 30FPS rear - Battery
3,200mAh, non-removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - First announced
Aug, 2018
Pros and Cons
- RAM
- Memory
- Android 8.0
10.or G
What’s good:
The reason why we have this on the list is because this is a brand belonging to Amazon. The phone offers decent features like 1080p display, 3GB RAM, 32 gigs of storage, a decent processor, and dual cameras.
The reason why we have this on the list is because this is a brand belonging to Amazon. The phone offers decent features like 1080p display, 3GB RAM, 32 gigs of storage, a decent processor, and dual cameras.
What could have been better:
We still have trust issues with this brand. Not because it’s bad, but it’s relatively unknown and some reviews aren’t all that great.
We still have trust issues with this brand. Not because it’s bad, but it’s relatively unknown and some reviews aren’t all that great.
- OS
Android 7.1 - Weight
170g - Display
5.5-inch, IPS
1080 x 1920 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, hybrid - Processor
Snapdragon 626 Octa core 2.2GHz - GPU
Adreno 506 - RAM
3GB - Camera
13MP + 13MP - Secondary camera
16MP - Video
1080p 30FPS rear - Battery
4,000mAh, non-removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - First announced
Sep, 2017
Pros and Cons
- RAM
- Memory
- Hybrid SIM slot
Panasonic Ray 500
What’s good:
Ray 500 is a decent phone with dual cameras, and 32 gigs, and 3GB RAM
Ray 500 is a decent phone with dual cameras, and 32 gigs, and 3GB RAM
What could have been better:
The processor isn’t the best one.
The processor isn’t the best one.
- OS
Android 7.0 - Weight
126g - Display
5 inch, IPS
720 x 1280 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, hybrid - Processor
MTK6737P Quad Core 1.3GHz - GPU
Mali-T720MP1 - RAM
3GB - Camera
Dual 13MP f.2.4 + 8MP f/2.4 - Secondary camera
5MP, f/2.4 - Video
1080p 30FPS rear - Battery
4,000mAh - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - First announced
Sep, 2017
Pros and Cons
- Dual camera
- Battery
- Processor
Infinix HOT 6 Pro
What’s good:
Decent specs with Android 8.0 on board, dual cameras, and 32 gigs and 3GB RAM
Decent specs with Android 8.0 on board, dual cameras, and 32 gigs and 3GB RAM
What could have been better:
The processor isn’t the best one. Also, the brand isn’t well known. We won’t be so sure of the after sales service.
The processor isn’t the best one. Also, the brand isn’t well known. We won’t be so sure of the after sales service.
- OS
Android 8.0 - Weight
158g - Display
5.99 inch, IPS
720 x 1440 Pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 425, quad-core 1.4GHz (A53) - GPU
Adreno 308 - RAM
3GB - Camera
13MP (f/2.0) + 2MP - Secondary camera
5MP, f/2.0 - Battery
4,000mAh, non-removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - First announced
Jul, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Android 8.0
- Battery
- Dual camera
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).
- Best battery • Eluga A4 (5,000mAh)
- Best processor • Redmi 6
- Best value for money • Redmi 6
• Redmi 5A
