Best Mobile Phones Under 8000 in India

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:   Realme C3 is the latest budget handset in the Realme C series and the new phone comes with some of the same benefits that its predecessors offered but adds some neat features on top of them. Realme C3 packs a 6.5-inch display, which comes in handy while watching music videos or TV shows on the go. The company has included a capable processor to ensure that the handset can tackle some of the more demanding tasks that the user throws at it. Overall, Realme C3 offers a good package at an affordable price and even cameras on the phone manage to click decent pictures in all lighting conditions.

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:   With a wide notch design, the 10.or G2 definitely looks different than most other phones on the list but when it comes to core features and performance, the phone does shine bright. Notably, 10.or G2 comes with a full-HD display, which is not a usual feature for most phones on this list. With decent camera specs and battery capacity, the phone leaves little room to complain. The caveats, however, include the presence of micro-USB charging port and the underwhelming front camera. Support for fast charging is included for those who are worried about charging times.

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:   Samsung Galaxy M01 Core is an Android Go smartphone from the house of Samsung. The handset has entry-level specifications that include 16GB internal storage, a gigabyte of RAM, and a decent camera setup and respectable pixel density for the price. The phone comes with dual-SIM support and 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and other wireless connectivity features. The Samsung Galaxy M01 Core a great device for anyone moving from feature phone to a smartphone.

Expert comment:   The Redmi 8A Dual favours those looking for a reliable smartphone in the budget segment. The phone scores high on design and battery life, which are both crucial aspects for a lot of users out there. The handset is powered by Snapdragon 439 SoC that is capable of handling almost everything, from daily tasks to light games, you throw at it. The phone has a dual rear camera setup with a dedicated secondary lens for the bokeh effect. If you're tight on budget, we'd say the Redmi 8A makes a lot of sense.

Expert comment:   The Galaxy M01 is a great buy for its powerful battery, decent camera setup, and HD+ screen. The budget-offering from Samsung ships with a dual rear camera setup with a dedicated lens for portrait mode. It has standard 32GB built-in storage, which can be further expanded up to 512GB using a micro SD card. Lastly, the smartphones come with Dolby ATMOS technology that gives a surround sound experience for users while playing games or watching movies.

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.

Expert comment:   Vivo Y91i is a decent smartphone for its price. The handset touts a near bezel-less design with waterdrop notch display and 2.5D glass on the front. Around the back, the phone flaunts a dual-tone finish at the back with a camera in the top left. The phone's cameras are good to provide quality images, while the chipset is capable enough to handle daily multi-tasking. The Vivo Y91i houses a beefy 4,000mAh+ battery that should offer a good backup.