Best Mobile Phones Under 8,000 (Dec 2021)

Expert comment:   After the hike in GST rates in April 2020, we were all worried for a while whether great value for money phones from Xiaomi and Realme will ever be available at as good prices as they were available earlier. Redmi 9A is a proof that those days are just around the corner again. The phone comes with modern aesthetics, decent processor, and a massive battery life to offer a decent deal for the price. While you will have to make some compromises in display and camera quality, at this price point, it should be understandable.

Expert comment:   With a utilitarian design and focus on offering good value for money, POCO C3 can be described as jack of all traits but master of none. The phone features a triple camera setup at the back that manages to click decent pictures but nothing to write home about. The handset's display is big enough for multimedia consumption and the respectable battery backup adds to the experience but it doesn't stand out as such from the competition in any aspect. The phone is powered by a processor that will not sweat much while performing day-to-day tasks.

Expert comment:   It is a really promising sign that this price range now has several phones with massive 6,000mAh battery and Infinix Smart 5 comes joins this list of handsets as well. While the camera performance is on the underwhelming side, the phone comes with a decent processor that holds on its own really well. With a waterdrop notch display design, the phone is a good fit for those who like watching movies and videos on the go and want an immersive experience.

Expert comment:   Another budget C-series offering from Realme, the C20 comes with a long-lasting battery, packs a decent processor, and offers an acceptable camera performance. As is the case with most phones from this smartphone series, the Realme C20 also attempts to offer decent performance in all departments rather than excel in one category. If you are looking for a phone that doesn't cost much but gets you through the day's work with ease, this could be a good option in this price range.

Expert comment:   One of the latest additions to this list, Tecno Spark 7 definitely has a lot to offer. It definitely helps that it has an aesthetically pleasing design as well. With a massive battery capacity, don't be surprised if you find yourself using the phone on third day after charging it. One the processing side, the brand leaves us wanting more as the chipset at the core of things cannot be described as particularly powerful or capable. However, for most tasks and apps, the phone will be able to come across just fine.

Expert comment:   While the Realme C series has often produced gems that continue to impress us, the C11 2021 is a handset that doesn't show noticeable improvements over its predecessor. Having said that, if you put aside the expectations that you might have from the series, you still get a good handset that has a good processor, decent battery life, and a pretty catchy design. For a budget phone in 2021, this phone is a good option, but a little far from the best.

Expert comment:   For its price, Realme C11 is a phone that gets the job done. There is nothing fancy about the phone that one can boast about but a combination of decent processor, good battery life, and acceptable camera performance should be suitable for a lot of users. Apart from the utilitarian side, the phone has a really distinctive Rich Green colour option that sets it apart from other phones in the price segment. As Realme has already established its name in India over the last few years, even the brand recognition won't be an issue anymore.

Expert comment:   With a 6,000mAh battery, Tecno Spark 6 practically sells itself to its desired audience. Combine that with a massive 7-inch display, and you get a phone that definitely caters to a specific audience. There is no other way to put it but if you want a phone that can serve you as a tablet, Tecno Spark 6 is the choice for you. Keep in mind that you will have to compromise on performance as the processor is not the best out there.

Expert comment:   Gionee Max Pro comes with a large display and a massive battery capacity, which combine to offer a good viewing experience. However, we have to point out that the lack of FHD+ resolution and a massive panel means that the quality of the panel isn't particularly great. The processor could have also been better but again, in this price range, there are very few good options so you will have to compromise on one front or the other with almost every phone, you just need to pick the areas that matter the most to you.

Expert comment:   Samsung's latest entry to the Galaxy A series comes at an extremely affordable price but brings along some really interesting specs. The Galaxy A10 packs a 6.2-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display and a 3,400mAh non-removable battery. If we talk about optics, the handset packs a capable 13MP camera at the back, assisted by an LED flash to ensure good images even in low-light conditions. In this price range, this is one of the best handsets, along with Galaxy M10, that the brand offers.