We’ve put together the list of the top 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 best phones under Rs 8,000 in India (2020):
- Redmi 8 : 6.2 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, Android 9.0, 12MP+2MP
- Samsung Galaxy M10s: 720p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 9.0, 13MP+5MP
- Realme 3i: 720p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 9.0, 13MP+2MP
- Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1: 1080p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 9.0, 12MP+5MP
- Moto E6s : 6.1 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, Android 9.0, 13MP+2MP
- Asus Zenfone Max M2: 720p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 9.0, 13MP+2MP
- Lenovo A6 Note : 6.1 inch, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 9.0, 13MP+2MP
- RealMe C2: 720p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 9.0, 13MP+2MP
- Redmi 8A : 6.2 inch, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 9.0, 12MP
- Nokia 3.1 Plus: 720p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 9.0, 13MP+5MP
- Lenovo K9: 720p, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 8.1, 13MP+5MP
*Top 2 picks around Rs 8,000*
1. Redmi 8
Buy on Flipkart @ Rs 7,990What’s good:
The Snapdragon 439 on the new Redmi 8 is definitely faster than the P22. The phone also boasts a large battery along with 18W charging to fill it up quickly. We like how it looks too. Ample RAM and storage seal the deal.
The Snapdragon 439 on the new Redmi 8 is definitely faster than the P22. The phone also boasts a large battery along with 18W charging to fill it up quickly. We like how it looks too. Ample RAM and storage seal the deal.
What could have been better:
No complaints.
No complaints.
- OS
Android 9.0 - Weight
188g - Display
6.2 inch, IPS
720 x 1520 pixels - Storage space
64GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 439 Octa-core (2×1.95 GHz & 6×1.45 GHz) - GPU
Adreno 505 - RAM
4GB - Camera
12 MP, f/1.8
2 MP, depth sensor - Secondary camera
8 MP, f/2.0 - Video
1080p@30fps rear
1080p front - Battery
5,000mAh, 18W charging - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - 3.5mm headphone jack
Yes - First announced
Oct, 2019 - Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Pros and Cons
- RAM
- Storage
- Battery
- Fast charging
2. Samsung Galaxy M10s
Buy from AmazonWhat’s good:
Better than the M10 in every way, the M10s sports a Super AMOLED display, a much more powerful processor than the P22, fast charging, and a decently large battery, There’s also 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, and dual cameras on the back.
Better than the M10 in every way, the M10s sports a Super AMOLED display, a much more powerful processor than the P22, fast charging, and a decently large battery, There’s also 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, and dual cameras on the back.
What could have been better:
Looks decent, no complaints.
Looks decent, no complaints.
- OS
Android 9.0 - Weight
169g - Display
6.4 inch, Super AMOLED
720 x 1560 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Exynos 7884B (2×1.6 GHz A73 & 6×1.35 GHz A53) - GPU
Mali-G71 MP2 - RAM
3GB - Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide) - Secondary camera
5MP, f/2.0 - Video
1080p@30fps rear
1080p front - Battery
4,000mAh, 15W charging - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - 3.5mm headphone jack
Yes - First announced
Sep, 2019
Pros and Cons
- Processor
3. Realme 3i
3GB RAM, 32GB
What’s good:
Somewhere in between the C2 and Realme 3 Pro, the 3i offers decent specs for the asking price. There’a very capable processor, dual rear cameras, enough RAM and storage, and a large enough battery. To top it, the phone comes with Android 9.0 onboard.
Somewhere in between the C2 and Realme 3 Pro, the 3i offers decent specs for the asking price. There’a very capable processor, dual rear cameras, enough RAM and storage, and a large enough battery. To top it, the phone comes with Android 9.0 onboard.
What could have been better:
No complaints
No complaints
- OS
Android 9.0 - Weight
175g - Display
6.2 inch, IPS
720 x 1520 pixels - Storage space
32/64GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Helios P60 Octa Core 2.0 GHz A53 - GPU
Mali-G72 MP3 - RAM
3/4GB - Camera
13MP, f/2.2
2 MP (depth) - Secondary camera
8 MP - Video
1080p@30fps rear
1080p front - Battery
4,230mAh, 10W charging - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - 3.5mm headphone jack
Yes - First announced
Jul, 2019
Pros and Cons
- Processor
- Battery
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
3GB RAM/ 32GB storage
What’s good:
We like plenty about this phone. Things like the processor, full HD display, and Android 9.0 top our list. Oh, and there’s a large battery too.
We like plenty about this phone. Things like the processor, full HD display, and Android 9.0 top our list. Oh, and there’s a large battery too.
What could have been better:
Nothing at all. Seems like a great phone.
Nothing at all. Seems like a great phone.
- OS
Android 9.0 - Weight
180g - Display
5.99 inch, IPS
1080 x 2160 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 636 octa-core 1.8GHz (Kyro 260) - GPU
Adreno 509 - RAM
3GB - Camera
13MP, f/2.2 + 5MP - Secondary camera
8MP, f/2.2 - Video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps rear
1080p front - Battery
5,000mAh, non-removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, (4G) - 3.5mm headphone jack
Yes - First announced
Apr, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Battery
- Processor
- Display
Moto E6s
What’s good:
Until now, the Moto E series has been nothing but a major disappointment, year after year. However, you can’t discount the E6s because for the asking price it has been loaded with crazy specs. There’s a very capable processor, 4GB RAM, 64 gigs of storage, adequate battery, and even a fingerprint scanner. There’s nothing that this phone doesn’t have really.
Until now, the Moto E series has been nothing but a major disappointment, year after year. However, you can’t discount the E6s because for the asking price it has been loaded with crazy specs. There’s a very capable processor, 4GB RAM, 64 gigs of storage, adequate battery, and even a fingerprint scanner. There’s nothing that this phone doesn’t have really.
What could have been better:
Nope, no complaints.
Nope, no complaints.
- OS
Android 9.0 - Weight
150g - Display
6.1 inch, IPS
720 x 1560 pixels - Storage space
64GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
MT6762 Helio P22 Octa-core 2.0 GHz - GPU
PowerVR GE8320 - RAM
4GB - Camera
13 MP, f/2.0
2 MP depth sensor - Secondary camera
8MP - Video
1080p@30fps rear
1080p front - Battery
3,000mAh, 10W charging - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - 3.5mm headphone jack
Yes - First announced
Sep, 2019
Pros and Cons
- RAM
- Storage
Asus Zenfone Max M2
3GB RAM/ 32GB 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
- Processor
- Battery
Lenovo A6 Note
What’s good:
Things to like on this one include a large battery and Android 9.0. Things like the processor, camera, and storage seem adequate for the budget too.
Things to like on this one include a large battery and Android 9.0. Things like the processor, camera, and storage seem adequate for the budget too.
What could have been better:
Decent phone for the asking price.
Decent phone for the asking price.
- OS
Android 9.0 - Weight
172g - Display
6.1 inch, IPS
720 x 1560 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
MT6762 Helio P22 Octa-core 2.0 GHz - GPU
PowerVR GE8320 - RAM
3GB - Camera
13 MP, f/2.0
2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor - Secondary camera
5MP - Video
1080p@30fps rear
1080p front - Battery
4,000mAh, 10W charging - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - 3.5mm headphone jack
Yes - First announced
Sep, 2019
Pros and Cons
- Battery
Nokia 3.1 Plus
What’s good:
Android 9.0 on board, a decent processor, and dual cameras. Enough to like here honestly.
Android 9.0 on board, a decent processor, and dual cameras. Enough to like here honestly.
What could have been better:
No complaints
No complaints
- OS
Android 9.0 - Weight
180g - Display
6.0 inch, IPS
1440 x 720 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Helios P22 Octa-core 2.0GHz Cortex-A53 - GPU
PowerVR GE8320 - RAM
3GB - Camera
13 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor - Secondary camera
8 MP, f/2.2 - Video
1080p@30fps rear
720p front - Battery
3,500mAh, 10W charging - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - First announced
Oct, 2018
Pros and Cons
- Battery
- Processor
Realme C2
3GB RAM/32GB
2GB RAM/16GB
What’s good:
A number of things have changed since the Realme C1 including Android 9.0 on board, a better processor, and improved cameras. The P22 is certainly ahead of the 450 too.
A number of things have changed since the Realme C1 including Android 9.0 on board, a better processor, and improved cameras. The P22 is certainly ahead of the 450 too.
What could have been better:
No fingerprint scanner.
No fingerprint scanner.
- OS
Android 9.0 - Weight
166g - Display
6.1 inch, IPS
1520 x 720 pixels - Storage space
16/32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Helios P22 Octa-core 2.0GHz Cortex-A53 - GPU
PowerVR GE8320 - RAM
2/3GB - Camera
13 MP, f/2.2
2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) - Secondary camera
5 MP, f/2.0 - Video
1080p@30fps rear - Battery
4,000mAh, non-removable - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - First announced
Apr, 2019
Pros and Cons
- Battery
- Processor
- Fingerprint scanner
Redmi 8A
2GB RAM
3GB RAM
What’s good:
The Snapdragon 439 on the new Redmi 8A is definitely faster than the P22. The phone also boasts a large battery along with 18W charging to fill it up quickly. We like how it looks too.
The Snapdragon 439 on the new Redmi 8A is definitely faster than the P22. The phone also boasts a large battery along with 18W charging to fill it up quickly. We like how it looks too.
What could have been better:
No fingerprint scanner.
No fingerprint scanner.
- OS
Android 9.0 - Weight
188g - Display
6.2 inch, IPS
720 x 1520 pixels - Storage space
32GB - Expansion slot
Yes, dedicated - Processor
Snapdragon 439 Octa-core (2×1.95 GHz & 6×1.45 GHz) - GPU
Adreno 505 - RAM
3GB - Camera
12 MP, f/1.8 - Secondary camera
8 MP, f/2.0 - Video
1080p@30fps rear
1080p front - Battery
5,000mAh, 18W charging - Connectivity
Dual SIM, 4G - 3.5mm headphone jack
Yes - First announced
Sep, 2019 - Fingerprint sensor
No
Pros and Cons
- Battery
- Fast charging
- No fingerprint scanner
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 64 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 • Zenfone Max Pro M1 (5,000mAh)
- Best value for money • Redmi 8
