The 10,000 price segment is a popular choice for middle-class audiences. In this article, we will look at the top 3 best smartphones under 10000 that offer the best value. Since it’s the end of the year, if you are planning to buy a phone in the 10k segment, this guide will help you get started.
#1 Galaxy M06/F06
The first phone in the list would be the Samsung Galaxy F06/M06 for those who just want a Samsung phone. The phone comes with a Dimensity 6300, which is the processor for the 10k segment. I suppose it’s the only phone in the entire article that features a 6/128 GB configuration and a 5G chip in the 10k segment, which is great since Samsung wasn’t perfect, and the phone’s design looks appealing, if you ask me. The phone has a massive 5000 mAh battery with 25W of fast charging support, and the charger isn’t in the box like the usual Samsungs, so you have to get a charger for the phone or use the old charger.
The phone was launched with One UI 7, and it currently runs on One UI 8. Since the phone has received a major update, it will receive three major OS updates until One UI 11, with three years of security patches remaining. The phone comes with a 50 MP camera, a 2 MP depth camera, and an 8 MP selfie camera, and supports video recording at 1080/30 fps on both front and rear cameras. The phone has an HD+ 6.7-inch display and features a single speaker setup.
The Galaxy M06 is priced at ₹9,999 for the 8/128GB variant, the same as the F06. The F06 comes in Bahama blue and violet, while the M06 gets sage green and blazing black.
#2 realme Narzo 80 Lite
The 2nd phone on the list is the realme Narzo 80 Lite, which is for those people who want good battery life, and the phone comes with a Unisoc T7250, which offers limited performance considering its 6/128 at 9.5k. The phone comes in 4G, it is because of the compromises the phone has, and the design looks good and has a pulse light with nine colors and five glowing modes, and a request to realme here: if a phone does not have a good camera, please don’t give it a 2nd camera like depth, and it has a 6300 mAh battery, which is the good point in the phone, and has a 15W charger in the box.
realme Narzo 80 Lite was launched with Realme UI 6 based on Android 15 and will receive Realme UI 7 in the third quarter of 2026. The phone will receive updates for Android 16 and 17, along with two years of security updates. However, the security support might expire when the phone receives the two major updates, raising issues if the phone encounters bugs. The phone has a 13MP camera, a 5MP selfie camera, and a depth sensor. Realme should have removed the depth camera for a better selfie camera. It has IP54 water and dust resistance. The phone features Circle to Search and AI features like AI Boost, AI Noise Reduction, AI Erase, and AI Clearface.
The realme Narzo 80 Lite is priced at 9,499 for the 6/128 variant, and it comes in Beach Gold and Obsidian Black. While the pricing isn’t great, the battery performance is good on the phone.
#3 Poco M6 Plus
The third phone on the list is the Poco M6 Plus, which is for those who want to spend a bit more but get a good phone. The phone features the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, which is suitable for the segment, and is available in an 8 GB/128 GB configuration with 5G support. The design looks good, and the phone features a ring flash and a glass back panel, which is great. The phone features a 5030 mAh battery with 33 W in the box, which is good to see, and the colours of the phone are graphite black, icy silver, and misty lavender.
Poco M6 Plus was launched with HyperOS based on Android 14, which isn’t good. Unfortunately, the update cycle for the phone has finished. However, it features a good camera setup and an FHD+ display with 5G, and security support is available for two years. The phone comes equipped with a 108 MP main camera, along with a 13MP front-facing selfie camera with video recording up to 1080P at 30fps on both cameras. The display is a 6.82-inch FHD+ screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, and it comes with support for an IR blaster. Additionally, the phone has an IP53 Rating for water splashes and dust resistance.
Poco M6 Plus starts at ₹10,899 for the 8/128 variant, which is a great deal. Interestingly, the 6GB/128GB variant is priced at 13000. This option is suitable for those who want an all-rounder but aren’t particularly concerned about Operating System upgrades.
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