Best Budget Smartphones in India

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If you are buying a smartphone in India, chances are you are buying something in the budget mobile range and there is huge catalogue to choose from. These budget mobile which are able to perform at par with entry level flagship devices. So, we put together our list of the top budget smartphone in India for March 2018 across various brands. Our Top 10 list gives best options for buyers wanting a smartphone available in a budget. These phones offer the best possible value in terms of specs, features and build quality.


Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro is currently the best budget smartphone in India as it checks all the right checkboxes. The phone is a brilliant performer thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC and the new rear camera is better than most smartphones available at its price. The battery life is also a key highlight of the device and the phone can go upto two days without charging.


Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro - Specifications
Ram & Storage:
4 GB | 64 GB
Display:
5.99 (1080 x 2160)
Processor:
1.8 GHz,Octa
Operating System:
Android
Primary Camera:
12 + 5 MP MP
Front Camera:
20 MP
Battery:
4000 mAH
Soc:
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636
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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
The Zenfone Max Pro M1 is essentially the Redmi Note 5 Pro with stock Android. It has the same internals as its rival but runs on pure, clean stock Android. Even the camera is similar, and is more easily available making it one of the best devices for a budget.


Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 - Specifications
Ram & Storage:
4 GB | 32 GB
Display:
5.99 (1080 x 2160)
Processor:
1.8 GHz,Octa
Operating System:
Android
Primary Camera:
13 + 5 MP MP
Front Camera:
8 MP
Battery:
5000 mAH
Soc:
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636
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Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi’s Mi A1 is unlike any other Xiaomi phone you may have seen from the company. Taking the Android One software forward, the Mi A1 is the first phone from the company with stock Android out of the box. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC, same as the Moto G5 Plus and offers a similar performance. The dual camera setup at the rear is really good and comes at par to the Redmi Note 5 Pro in some situations.


Xiaomi Mi A1 - Specifications
Ram & Storage:
4 GB | 64 GB
Display:
5.5 (1080 x 1920)
Processor:
2 GHz,Octa
Operating System:
Android
Primary Camera:
12 + 12 MP MP
Front Camera:
5 MP
Battery:
3080 mAH
Soc:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
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Nokia 6 2018
The Nokia 6 2018 is sturdy, durable and looks different from the rest. It doesn't have the in-vogue features like a taller display or dual cameras, but it covers the basics pretty well.


Nokia 6 2018 - Specifications
Ram & Storage:
4 GB | 64 GB
Display:
5.5 (1080 x 2280)
Processor:
2.2 GHz,Octa
Operating System:
Android
Primary Camera:
16 MP
Front Camera:
8 MP
Battery:
3000 mAH
Soc:
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630
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Realme 1
The Realme 1 is a commendable effort for a first timer. It has a unique diamond glass design with the powerful Helio P60 chipset underneath. It's surely one of the best budget phones out there right now.


Realme 1 - Specifications
Ram & Storage:
3 GB | 32 GB
Display:
6 (1080 x 2160)
Processor:
2 GHz,Octa
Operating System:
Android
Primary Camera:
13 MP
Front Camera:
8 MP
Battery:
3410 mAH
Soc:
Mediatek Helio P60
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Huawei P20 Lite
Huawei's mid-range phone is an all-rounder. It has a capable chipset that performs well and has an excellent rear camera that produces really nice shots.


Huawei P20 Lite - Specifications
Ram & Storage:
4 GB | 128 GB
Display:
5.8 (1080 x 2280)
Processor:
Octa
Operating System:
Android
Primary Camera:
16 + 2 MP MP
Front Camera:
24 MP
Battery:
3000 mAH
Soc:
HiSilicon Kirin 659
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Moto G6
The Moto G6 focuses more on the design and the camera this year and for the most part, delivers on both fronts. It's raw performance might not be enough for many, but it handles the lightweight UI quite well.


Moto G6 - Specifications
Ram & Storage:
3 GB | 32 GB
Display:
5.7 (1080 x 2160)
Processor:
Octa
Operating System:
Android
Primary Camera:
12 + 5 MP MP
Front Camera:
8 MP
Battery:
3000 mAH
Soc:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is another good option among budget phones. The Snapdragon 625 powered device offers decent performance and does not is very battery efficient. Hence, its battery life is among the very best you will find on a budget smartphones. The 4000mAh battery offers more than two days of usage on a single charge. The 12MP rear camera is an improvement over its predecessors and it also offers a univisium display for the price.


Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 - Specifications
Ram & Storage:
4 GB | 64 GB
Display:
5.99 (1080 x 2160)
Processor:
2 GHz,Octa
Operating System:
Android
Primary Camera:
12 MP
Front Camera:
5 MP
Battery:
4000 mAH
Soc:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
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Xiaomi Redmi Y2
The Redmi Y2 is a selfie-centric offering from Xiaomi but it goes beyond than just taking good selfies. It's performance is commendable and it comes with Android Oreo out of the box.


Xiaomi Redmi Y2 - Specifications
Ram & Storage:
4 GB | 64 GB
Display:
5.99 (NA)
Processor:
Octa
Operating System:
Android
Primary Camera:
12 + 5 MP MP
Front Camera:
16 MP
Battery:
3080 mAH
Soc:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
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Honor 9 Lite
The Honor 9 Lite is one of the most good looking phones in the budget category. It is powered by the same HiSilicon Kirin 659 SoC used on the Honor 7X. The phone is available in two storage and RAM configurations, but you do get two sets of dual cameras on the phone.
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Honor 9 Lite - Specifications
Ram & Storage:
3 GB | 32 GB
Display:
5.65 (1080 x 2160)
Processor:
Octa
Operating System:
Android
Primary Camera:
13 + 2 MP MP
Front Camera:
13 + 2 MP
Battery:
3000 mAH
Soc:
Kirin 659
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Best budget smartphones in India 2019: phones under Rs 10,000






This year has been great in terms of phones, especially if we consider just low-cost smartphones . 
There are devices existing in the market that have the latest mid-range processors, priced affordably. The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 is the most recent example of one such phone. But unfortunately, it costs Rs 11,000 while we are listing phones under Rs 10,000. 
Moreover, there is a lot to come in the coming days. We were expecting the Moto G6 series to debut under the given budget, but the cheapest it could go is Rs 11,999 with the G6 Play. If you're fine with a phone that offers good value for money and handles mild usage with ease, you can take a look the phones below. 
They are priced under Rs 10,000 and do everything you expect from a phone at this range.

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Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro

Weight: 178g | Dimensions: 149.3 x 71.7 x 8.8mm | OS: Android 8.0 Oreo | Screen size: 5.84-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2280 (19:9 aspect ratio) | CPU: Snapdragon 625 | RAM: 4GB/3GB | Storage: 64GB/32GB | Battery: 4000mAh | Rear camera: 12+5MP | Front camera: 5MP
Vibrant display
Value for money
Big battery
Xiaomi has added the new Redmi 6 Pro smartphone to its sub 10K lineup this time. It's the first Pro smartphone in the segment, and it justifies to the name with some promising specs on paper and reliable real life performance. It gets the notch design, being the first from the company to have the feature, a 4000mAh battery and last years most reliable mid-range chipset Snapdragon 625 with 3/4GB of RAM and a full HD display. For its price, it's a steal.

Xiaomi Redmi Y2
The perfect revision for the Redmi Y1
Weight: 160.7g | Dimensions: 160.7 x 77.3 x 8.1 mm | OS: Android 8.1 | Screen size: 5.99-inch | Resolution: 720 x 1440 pixels | CPU: Snapdragon 625 | RAM: 3/4GB | Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 3080mAh | Rear camera: 12MP+5MP | Front camera: 16MP
Value for money
Impressive cameras
Dated chipset
The Redmi Y2 is a big upgrade over its predecessor for sure, but the benchmark at this price is the Redmi Note 5 or the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1. If compared to Redmi Note 5, it's more feature rich and balanced. The ZenFone Max Pro has an advantage of a bigger battery and superior chipset, but if camera is a concern, the Y2 looks like a better fit. 
Read Redmi Y2 Review

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (3GB RAM)
The 18:9 display make it to the Redmi
Weight: 180g | Dimensions: 158.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen size: 5.99-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels | CPU: Snapdragon 625 | RAM: 3/4GB | Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 4000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 5MP

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Value for money
Good battery life
Still runs Android Nougat
Dated design
For just Rs 9,999, the Redmi Note 5 replaces the Note 4 for the top spot. The new phone is an update over its predecessor. It has a 18:9 display with a slightly better camera and software optimizations. The smartphone has everything that one expects from a phone of this range. 
The Snapdragon 625 with 3GB RAM is good enough sail through intensive usage with a phenomenal full day battery life.

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Honor 9N
Still the prettiest
Weight: 152g | Dimensions: 149.2 x 71.8 x 7.7 mm | OS: Android 8.0 Oreo | Screen size: 5.84-inch | Resolution: 2280 x 1080 | CPU: Kirin 659 | RAM: 3GB / 4GB | Storage: 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | Battery: 3000mAh | Rear camera: 13MP + 2MP | Front camera: 16MP
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Notch design
Premium looks
EMUI is cluttered
Interested in buying a smartphone with a notch but don't want to spend too much? Huawei's Honor brand has a smartphone for you in the form of Honor 9N. The Honor 9N features a 5.84-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and is powered by an octa-core Kirin 659 chipset, paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.

Another highlight of the Honor 9N is its dual camera setup on the back - there is a 13MP primary camera along with a 2MP secondary camera. On the front, the phone has a 16MP camera for handling your selfie needs.


Honor 7C
A dependable yet affordable substitute
Weight: 164g | Dimensions: 158.3 x 76.7 x 7.8mm | OS: Android 8.0 | Screen size: 5.99-inch | Resolution: 720 x 1440p | CPU: Snapdragon 450 | RAM: 3/4GB | Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 3000mAh | Rear camera: 13+2MP | Front camera: 8MP
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Boring design
UI stutters
The Honor 7C offers face unlock, dual rear cameras and a big screen on a serious budget, and that makes it an interesting handset.
It's great to see features filter down price tiers, and Honor is leading the charge at the budget end of the market with the 7C. If you're funds are limited, this is a phone that should be worth considering.
Read Honor 7C review 


Moto E5
Big battery, better design
Weight: 174g | Dimensions: 154.4 x 72.2 x 9 mm | OS: Android 8.0 Oreo | Screen size: 5.7-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 720 | CPU: Snapdragon 425 | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 16GB | Battery: 4000mAh | Rear camera: 13MP | Front camera: 5MP
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Huge battery
Better design
Relatively heavy
Average performance
The Moto E5 is a toned down variant of the Moto E5 Plus. The E5 Plus is a better choice among the two, but it's the E5 that falls under Rs 10,000 price bracket. It's a pretty nice looking phone than most its competitors, and it brings the simplicity of stock Android experience. 
The Redmi 5 is a better option if power is preference, but the E5 dominates with its solid battery life and better design.

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Best Mobile Phones Under Rs. 15,000



With new smartphone launches every week in the country, it can be scary to pick just one phone in your budget. Don't worry, we are here to help. If you are looking to purchase a new mobile under Rs. 15,000, there are some great devices in this price bracket that not only provide an impressive set of specifications but also remarkable value-for-money. Thanks to the increasing consumer demand, the sub-Rs. 15,000 price-segment has emerged as the hotbed for some of the most buzzed affordable smartphones.
Asus, Realme, and Honor were some of the smartphone makers that introduced new and interesting phones recently, specifically, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, Realme U1, and Honor 8C. We have put these phones through their paces to figure out which phones are worth your money. The smartphones listed below have been tested by Gadgets 360 — we don't recommend phones that we haven't tested ourselves. So, with the formalities out of the way, here are the best mobiles you can buy under Rs. 15,000 right now.
Best phones under Rs. 15,000
Phone under Rs. 15,000
Gadgets 360 ratingSamsung Galaxy M20
8/ 10
Xiaomi Mi A2
8/ 10
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2
8/ 10
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
8/ 10
Motorola One Power
8/ 10
Realme U1
8/ 10
Realme 2 Pro
8/ 10
Honor 8X
8/ 10
Nokia 5.1 Plus
8/ 10
Honor 10 Lite
8/10

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Samsung Galaxy M20
The Samsung Galaxy M20 (Review) is the newest phone in this list and with good reason. It backs a fresh design language with a big, sharp, crisp, display that's probably the highlight of this phone. Battery life is excellent and the variant we recommend also packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, which will please those who love their specifications.
However, the phone gets slightly warm when stressed and has the habit of flooding you with too many promotional notifications. The camera performance also leaves some room for improvement.


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Xiaomi Mi A2
A successor to Xiaomi's much-loved Mi A1, the Mi A2 (Review) continues with the Android One platform, thus bringing stock Android goodness with a promise of timely updates. In line with that promise, the A2 has already received the Android Pie update.
The phone offers arguably the best camera performance in this price bracket. Additionally, the presence of Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 makes sure that you will get a great performance. Not everything is amazing though. The battery leaves a little to be desired and the lack of 3.5mm audio jack will certainly irk some buyers.
The Xiaomi Mi A2 has been released in two variants — 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage and 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage. Select colour options of the 4GB RAM variant can be found selling for as low as Rs. 14,999 in the market right now, others are however still retailing at Rs. 15,999, not for long though. The 6GB RAM version can be bought for Rs. 16,999.
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With new smartphone launches every week in the country, it can be scary to pick just one phone in your budget. Don't worry, we are here to help. If you are looking to purchase a new mobile under Rs. 15,000, there are some great devices in this price bracket that not only provide an impressive set of specifications but also remarkable value-for-money. Thanks to the increasing consumer demand, the sub-Rs. 15,000 price-segment has emerged as the hotbed for some of the most buzzed affordable smartphones.
Asus, Realme, and Honor were some of the smartphone makers that introduced new and interesting phones recently, specifically, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, Realme U1, and Honor 8C. We have put these phones through their paces to figure out which phones are worth your money. The smartphones listed below have been tested by Gadgets 360 — we don't recommend phones that we haven't tested ourselves. So, with the formalities out of the way, here are the best mobiles you can buy under Rs. 15,000 right now.
Best phones under Rs. 15,000
Phone under Rs. 15,000
Gadgets 360 ratingSamsung Galaxy M20
8/ 10
Xiaomi Mi A2
8/ 10
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2
8/ 10
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
8/ 10
Motorola One Power
8/ 10
Realme U1
8/ 10
Realme 2 Pro
8/ 10
Honor 8X
8/ 10
Nokia 5.1 Plus
8/ 10
Honor 10 Lite
8/10
 
Samsung Galaxy M20
The Samsung Galaxy M20 (Review) is the newest phone in this list and with good reason. It backs a fresh design language with a big, sharp, crisp, display that's probably the highlight of this phone. Battery life is excellent and the variant we recommend also packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, which will please those who love their specifications.
However, the phone gets slightly warm when stressed and has the habit of flooding you with too many promotional notifications. The camera performance also leaves some room for improvement.


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Xiaomi Mi A2
A successor to Xiaomi's much-loved Mi A1, the Mi A2 (Review) continues with the Android One platform, thus bringing stock Android goodness with a promise of timely updates. In line with that promise, the A2 has already received the Android Pie update.
The phone offers arguably the best camera performance in this price bracket. Additionally, the presence of Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 makes sure that you will get a great performance. Not everything is amazing though. The battery leaves a little to be desired and the lack of 3.5mm audio jack will certainly irk some buyers.
The Xiaomi Mi A2 has been released in two variants — 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage and 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage. Select colour options of the 4GB RAM variant can be found selling for as low as Rs. 14,999 in the market right now, others are however still retailing at Rs. 15,999, not for long though. The 6GB RAM version can be bought for Rs. 16,999.


Xiaomi Mi A2

₹ 13,689
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Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2
Asus had some not-so-great years, but the company has been back in its full form in 2018. After an impressive showing with the ZenFone Max Pro M1 earlier this year, the Taiwanese manufacturer has followed up with an equally impressive ZenFone Max Pro M2 (Review) phone. In our review, we found the phone to be offering snappy performance and excellent battery life. The camera is a little underwhelming, so for the photography enthusiasts, it will be ideal to look for other options in the segment, like the Realme 2 Pro. On the software front, the Max M2 currently runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with stock interface and is scheduled to receive the Pie update in January 2019.
Asus India sells three variants of the phone – 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage for Rs. 12,999, 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage for INR 14,999, and 6GB RAM/ 64GB for Rs. 16,999 – in the country.


Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2

₹ 14,999
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• Good
  
• Stock Android
  
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Xiaomi's latest Redmi Note 6 Pro (Review) succeeds the Redmi Note 5 Pro but offers only a few upgrades in terms of overall specifications and design elements. The 6.26-inch 19:9 notched display is bigger and brighter than the one on its predecessor. The cameras have also been upgraded, with dual camera setups on both the front and the back.
We think that a refresh was necessary given competition has been building up, in the form of the Nokia 6.1 Plus and Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1. However, MIUI 10 is filled with ads and is based on the now-dated Android 8.1 Oreo. While the phone comes with Quick Charge 3.0 support, only a 10W charger is bundled in the box.
The base variant of the Redmi Note 6 Pro with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, is a good deal. However, you are better off going for other smartphones if you have the more expensive 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant in mind.


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• Good
  
• Great battery life
  
• Bright and vivid display
  
• Decent cameras and performance
  
• Sturdy body
  

• Bad
  
• MIUI has ads
  
• Hybrid dual-SIM tray
  
• No 4K video recording
  
• Fast charger not bundled
  

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Motorola One Power
Motorola's first Android One smartphone in India offers stellar battery life, a clean software package devoid of bloat, snappy performance courtesy the Snapdragon 636 SoC, and a premium glass design. The smartphone is also guaranteed minimum two years of software updates. All is not smooth sailing though. Low-light camera performance could be better and the the lack of dual 4G VoLTE might be a dealbreaker for some.
The Motorola One Power (Review) keeps things simple with a single 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant which carries a price tag of Rs. 14,999, making it one of our top picks under Rs. 15,000.


Motorola One Power

₹ 14,999
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• Design
  
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• Software
  
• Performance
  
• Battery Life
  
• Camera
  
• Value for Money
  

• Good
  
• Good battery life
  
• Decent build quality
  
• Supplied Turbocharger
  

• Bad
  
• Low-light camera performance could be better
  
• No video stabilisation
  
• Lacks dual 4G
  
• Heavy and bulky
  

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Realme U1
Introduced in late-November, the Realme U1 (Review) is the company's attempt to target selfie-enthusiasts. However, the camera is the one area of the otherwise capable smartphone that failed to impress in our review. The smartphone packs a powerful SoC and delivers very good battery life, something that is often desired by the buyers in category. Further, the design of the mobile isn't shabby either.
Realme offers the U1 in two variants – 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage for Rs. 11,999 and 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage for Rs. 14,499 – in the market.


Realme U1

₹ 10,999
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• Design
  
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• Software
  
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• Battery Life
  
• Camera
  
• Value for Money
  

• Good
  
• Smooth app and gaming performance
  
• Looks good
  
• Bright and crisp display
  
• Cameras do well in good light
  
• Fast face unlock
  

• Bad
  
• No 4K recording and video stabilisation
  
• Cameras struggle in low light
  
• Body attracts smudges easily
  

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Realme 2 Pro
Launched to take on the might of the current stalwarts in the category, the Realme 2 Pro (Review) offers extreme value-for-money in terms of specifications — in fact, it is the cheapest smartphone in India with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. Other than that, it has a sharp and vivid display with a waterdrop-style notch, fast face unlock capabilities, good build quality, and solid apps and gaming performance. The overall UI's presentation and video performance could have been better, as noted in our review.
The Realme 2 Pro starts at just Rs. 13,990 for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage model. The 6GB/ 64GB inbuilt storage variant is priced at Rs. 15,990, and the top-end 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant retails for Rs. 17,990. While Realme says it currently does not have any plans to hike the phone's pricing, you might want to pick one up as soon as possible considering they just increased pricing for two of its other budget smartphones.


Realme 2 Pro

₹ 12,990
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• NEWS
  

• Design
  
• Display
  
• Software
  
• Performance
  
• Battery Life
  
• Camera
  
• Value for Money
  

• Good
  
• Solid build quality
  
• Minuscule notch
  
• Plenty of storage and RAM
  
• Bright and lively display
  
• Face recognition is quick
  

• Bad
  
• Laminated back scuffs easily
  
• Average low-light camera performance
  

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Honor 8X
Honor 8X (Review) is an attempt from Huawei sub-brand Honor to break into this premium mid-range smartphone segment with its latest in-house HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC. It boasts of a unique dual tone design, good build quality with a glass back, and great CPU performance. However, it lacks a bit in terms of the rear camera and gaming performance, and sports a dated Micro-USB port.
Only the base variant of the Honor 8X comes under the Rs. 15,000 price point — priced at Rs. 14,999 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of inbuilt storage. There is a 6GB RAM+64GB storage model too, priced slightly higher at Rs. 16,999, and one with 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage priced at Rs. 18,999.


Honor 8X

₹ 18,605
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• Design
  
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• Software
  
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• Battery Life
  
• Camera
  
• Value for Money
  

• Good
  
• Premium design
  
• Good performance
  
• Good value for money
  

• Bad
  
• Relatively bulky and difficult to handle
  
• Average cameras
  
• Lacks fast charging
  

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Nokia 5.1 Plus

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Nokia 5.1 Plus
The Nokia 5.1 Plus (Review) is one of two highly value-for-money smartphones from HMD Global's bandwagon this year. The phone has a great glass design, runs a clean Android One-based stock Android with regular updates, has excellent battery life, and its display does not disappoint despite sporting an HD+ resolution. While low-light camera performance is average and a hybrid SIM slot might bother some, there's little to complain at that price point.
Nokia 5.1 Plus is priced at Rs. 10,999 for the sole variant that comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage.


Nokia 5.1 Plus

₹ 10,890
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• NEWS
  

• Design
  
• Display
  
• Software
  
• Performance
  
• Battery Life
  
• Camera
  
• Value for Money
  

• Good
  
• Looks very stylish
  
• Android One with regular updates
  
• Great battery life
  
• Good app and gaming performance
  

• Bad
  
• Hybrid dual-SIM
  
• Cameras struggle in low light
  
• Gets warm quickly in games
  

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Honor 10 Lite
The lower priced variant of the Honor 10 Lite (Review) is yet another smartphone in the very competitive sub-Rs. 15,000 price segment. The Kirin 710 SoC is powerful and does manage to stand up against the Snapdragon 660 SoC which is quite popular in this segment. The Honor 10 Lite features a premium design, which will make it a popular choice with buyers in this segment.
The battery life is also good, though the phone is let-down by its cameras. The heavily promoted AI features leave a lot to be desired and the overall camera performance too is average at best. The phone also lacks fast charging support which might be a dealbreaker for some.


Honor 10 Lite

₹ 17,999
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• Design
  
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• Performance
  
• Battery Life
  
• Camera
  
• Value for Money
  

• Good
  
• Premium design
  
• Decent performance
  
• Good battery life
  

• Bad
  
• Average cameras
  
• Camera AI isn’t useful
  
• Lacks fast charging
  

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Other good options
Honor Play (Review), Vivo V9 Pro (Review), and Nokia 6.1 Plus (Review) are three great smartphones that deserve honourable mentions here, given they are available for just Rs. 1,000 over the high-end of this price bracket.
The Honor Play is the most affordable model out there with the company's own high-performance Kirin 920 SoC with octa-core processor. To remind you, the Kirin 920 was the 2017 flagship SoC from Huawei and a direct competitor to Snapdragon 845. The phone also offers an elegant design and a vibrant display; however, the camera performance leaves a lot to be desired.
On the other hand, the Vivo V9 Pro is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC SoC that provides good performance, but the bloated FunTouch user interface will mar the experience for some. The V9 Pro also packs a vibrant display with a decent set of cameras.
Lastly, the Nokia 6.1 Plus sports a premium glass design, an iPhone X-like notch, and is powered by the capable Snapdragon 636 SoC. it offers clean software, great performance, and a punchy and vibrant display. These advantages more than make up for its average cameras and battery life.

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