HIGHLIGHTS
4G is quickly gaining ground in India
4G rates are the same as 3G at the moment
Many 4G phones cost less than Rs. 10,000
Most new smartphones support 4G in India, but there are so many options in the market that it can be hard to zero in on any one of them. You could spend several hours poring over specification sheets and still be unable to decide which phone you should buy. That is where this article will help.
We’ve reviewed several of the best 4G smartphones in the market, some of which cost less than Rs. 10,000. Here are our top picks from this budget segment. Remember that we’ve only considered smartphones we have reviewed. As you would expect, all of the phones run Google’s Android operating system. We have restricted ourselves to smartphones released in 2016 so you aren’t picking up an old model.
1. Asus Zenfone Max (2016)
If you’re looking for a phone with 4G, you’re most probably going to rely on cellular data. That means you need a phone with great battery life, which is where the Asus Zenfone Max (2016) excels. Its 5000mAh battery means that it’ll easily last through the day and more. Its performance is decent, and the camera is good, though you’ll have to live with a sub-par display.
Asus ZenFone Max (2016) Asus ZenFone Max (2016)Rs. 9,299
REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery life
Camera
Value for money
Good
Great battery life
Decent performance
Android 6.0 preinstalled
Good camera
Bad
Low-resolution screen
No fingerprint sensor
ZenUI can be intrusive
Read detailed Asus ZenFone Max (2016) review
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Asus ZenFone Max (2016) (Black, 16GB)
Rs. 9,299
Amazon
Asus ZenFone Max (2016) (Black, 16GB)
Rs. 9,495
Flipkart
Asus ZenFone Max (2016) (Black, 16GB) – OFFER
Rs. 9,699
2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is a pretty solid performer overall. We were pleased most notably with its display and felt it has everything that a good smartphone needs. Only the base variant (2GB RAM and 16GB storage) is available under Rs. 10,000. If you can spare the cash you definitely should buy the 3GB/ 32GB variant, but the base variant will suffice for most people – if you can get your hands on one.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Xiaomi Redmi Note 3Rs. 9,999
REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery life
Camera
Value for money
Good
Great looks and build quality
Vivid display
Strong CPU performance
Very good battery life
Offers good value
Bad
Expandable storage limited to 32GB
Camera could have been better
Read detailed Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 review
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Flipkart
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Silver, 16GB) – OFFER
Rs. 9,999
Amazon
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Gold, 32GB) –
Rs. 11,999
Amazon
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (Dark Grey, 32GB) –
Rs. 11,999
3. Coolpad Note 3 Plus
Coolpad Note 3 Plus has a pretty good display, decent cameras and comes with a pretty fast and accurate fingerprint sensor too. We noted in our review that this is more than what most phones that cost under Rs. 10,000 will offer you. Our only quibble is that its software is a bit annoying, but if you can get used to that this is a good 4G smartphone.
Coolpad Note 3 Plus Coolpad Note 3 PlusRs.8,999
REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery life
Camera
Value for money
Good
Decent fingerprint sensor
Good screen
Good value for money
Bad
Poorly designed software
Slightly dull camera performance
Read detailed Coolpad Note 3 Plus review
4. LeEco Le 1s Eco
LeEco Le 1s Eco’s focus is more on its bundled services, such as free 5TB cloud storage for a year, than the phone itself. Still, we found it to be a pretty good phone that offers excellent value for money. We weren’t too happy with its battery life or camera quality, but the phone performed well in all other aspects.
LeEco Le 1s Eco LeEco Le 1s EcoRs.10,990
REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery life
Camera
Value for money
Good
Free content services and 5TB storage for a year
Metal body and good looks
Good performance
Fingerprint reader and quick charging
Bad
Heats up when in use
No microSD slot
Poor camera quality
Underwhelming battery life
Read detailed LeEco Le 1s Eco review
5. Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus is the most affordable among the 4G phones listed here, which could make it appealing to many people with a tight budget. In our review, we said the smartphone looks great and performs well. We did face some heating issues and weren’t fully satisfied with the battery life, but if you can live with that, the phone is great for its price.
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus Lenovo Vibe K5 PlusRs. 7,000
REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery life
Camera
Value for money
Good
Looks good
Good display
Dolby Atmos sound enhancement
Bad
Gets hot when in use
Poor battery life
Read detailed Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus review
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Amazon
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus (Gold, 16GB)
Rs. 7,000
Flipkart
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus (Golden, 16GB) – OFFER
Rs. 8,499
Flipkart
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus (Dark Grey, 16GB) – OFFER
Rs. 8,499
These are the best 4G phones under Rs. 10,000. You could also consider the Xolo Era 4K (Review), InFocus Bingo 50 (Review), and Coolpad Note 3 Lite (Review) as they are decent alternatives to the above.
Which phone will you buy?
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Best 4G Mobile Phones Under Rs. 10,000
