The sub-Rs 10,000 segment was once the most action-packed space that saw multiple launches in a month. However, we have seen a transition where smartphone brands are now focusing on the sub-Rs 15,000 or sub-Rs 20,000 price segment more, which means many phones are coming to the market with a price tag upwards of Rs 10,000. But that doesn’t mean there are not enough phones you can consider buying on a tight budget.

If you plan to buy a new smartphone on a tight budget, this listicle might come in handy. We have compiled a list of the top five phones under Rs 10,000 you can buy this month.

Moto G10 Power

The Moto G10 Power is our top smartphone pick under Rs 10,000. It is among a handful of devices that come with a stock Android experience. It runs on Android 11 out-of-the-box and is powered by a Snapdragon 460 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. The biggest highlight of the smartphone is its massive 6000mAh battery which comes with 20W fast charging support. The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD display and sports a quad camera setup. It packs a primary 48-megapixel primary sensor, 8-megapixel ultra-wide secondary sensor, 2-megapixel macro sensor, and 2-megapixel depth sensor.

Redmi 9 Power

Xiaomi’s Redmi 9 Power is our second pick under Rs 10,000. It comes at a starting price of Rs 9,999 and offers plenty of features that other phones do not provide in this price range. To name a few features, the Redmi 9 Power packs a 48-megapixel quad-camera array, a 6.53-inch Full-HD+ IPS display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor, and a 6000mAh battery. On paper, the phone looks excellent.

Realme C12

The Realme C12 is our next pick for May and comes with a massive 6000mAh battery. The smartphone features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a mini-drop notch. It comes with a triple camera array at the back featuring a 13-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel black and white sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. The handset also comes with a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The Realme C12 is powered by an octa-core Helio G35 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM.

Moto E7 Power

The Moto E7 Power is an entry-level smartphone from Motorola and starts at as low as Rs 7,499 for the 2GB RAM and 32GB storage model. It also ships with a stock Android experience but runs dated Android 10 out of the box. The handset is powered by a Helio G25 processor, which is apt for light multitasking. The handset packs a large 5000mAh battery which is good enough for over a day. It features a 6.5-inch Max Vision HD+ display. The Moto E7 Power sports a dual-camera setup featuring a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor.

Realme Narzo 30A

The Realme Narzo 30A comes at Rs 8,249 and is among a handful of devices that ship with a Type-C port for charging. The handset is powered by a Helio G85 processor coupled with 3GB/ 4GB of RAM and comes with 32GB/ 64GB storage options. The smartphone features a 6.5-inch mini drop display with an 88.7 per cent screen to body ratio. The Narzo 30A sports a dual-camera setup with a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a black and white sensor. The handset also ships with a massive 6000mAh battery.