Buying a smartphone, a good one with an affordable price tag can at times become a tedious task. Here is the list of top 9 smartphones that you can consider buying depending on the feature you want, your usage and as per your budget.

So here are the top smartphones currently trending in India. All the smartphones listed below are priced between Rs. 5001 and Rs. 10,001. If you are looking for even affordable smartphones the check best smartphones for under Rs. 5000.

Top 9 Smartphones available in India for under Rs. 10K

1. Redmi Note 3

Ever since the launch, the Redmi Note 3 has been a favorite. It was difficult getting one initially but now it is easily available. Redmi Note 3 is available in two variants the 2GB version is priced at under Rs. 10,000.

This is till now the most powerful handset with an affordable price tag.

Redmi Note 3 Technical Specifications

Hardware : Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 hexa core 1.8GHz + Adreno 510 GPU
Display : 5.5 inch FHD sunlight display
Memory & Storage : 2GB, 16GB and 32GB micro SD
Camera : 16MP AF (f/2.0) rear dual tone LED flash/ 5MP (f/2.0) front
OS : Lollipop
Features : Finger Print, Infrared Sensor
SIM : Dual Hybrid SIM
Network : 4G + VoLTE
Battery : 4000 mAh
Price : Rs. 9,999 (Redmi Note  3 review).

Top smartphones that you can buy in India for under Rs. 10,000

2. Redmi 3S Prime

Another handset from Xiaomi the Redmi 3S and the 3S Prime is the next best option subject to availability. You can either go with the 3S that comes without finger print sensor or go with 3S Prime with Finger Print sensor. This handset is using latest hardware, performance is smooth, lag free and excellent buy for the price, especially for those looking for a smaller 5 inch screen.

Technical Specifications 3S Prime

Hardware : Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa core 1.4GHz + Adreno 505 GPU
Display : 5 inch IPS, 1280 x 720p resolution
Memory & Storage : 3GB, 32GB and 128GB micro SD
Camera : 13MP AF (f/2.0) rear LED flash/ 5MP (f/2.2) front
OS : Marshmallow
Features : Finger Print (only on 3S Prime)
SIM : Dual Hybrid SIM
Network : 4G + VoLTE
Battery : 4050 mAh
Price : Rs. 8,999 (Redmi 3S Prime review).

3. Asus Zenfone Max

The Zenfone Max octa core is another option with excellent battery life. This one is without Finger Print sensor.

Asus Zenfone Max Technical Specifications

Hardware : Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 64 bit octa core @ 1.5GHz
Display : 5.5 inch TFT, 1280 x 720p resolution
Memory & Storage : 2GB, 32GB and 64GB micro SD
Camera : 13MP AF (f/2.0) rear dual tone LED flash/ 5MP (f/2.0) front
OS : Android Marshmallow
SIM : Dual SIM + Separate Micro SD
Network : 4G
Battery : 5000 mAh
Price : Rs. 9,999 (Zenfone Max review).

4. Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus

The Vibe K5 is a decent handset that does well. It however comes without the finger print sensor. Also not sure about VoLTE support since the same is not mentioned.

Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus Technical Specifications

Hardware : Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 1.5GHz 64 bit octa core with Adreno 405GPU
Display : 5 inch IPS, 1280 x 720p resolution
Memory & Storage : 3GB, 16GB and 128GB micro SD
Camera : 13MP AF (f/2.2) rear LED flash/ 5MP (f/2.8) front
SIM : Dual SIM
Network : 4G
Battery : 2750 mAh
Price : Rs. 8,499. (Lenovo Vibe K5 review – not the K5 Plus)

5. Meizu M3s

The Meizu M3s is another handset that you can consider. This one also comes with a 5 inch screen. M3s however is powered by MediaTek processor and does come with Finger Print sensor. Not sure about VoLTE support as the same is not mentioned on their site.

Meizu M3s Technical Specifications

Hardware : MediaTek MT6750 1.5GHz 64 bit octa core processor with Mali T860 GPU.
Display : 5 inch 2.5D curved glass, 1280 x 720p resolution
Memory & Storage : 2GB, 16GB and 128GB micro SD
Camera : 13MP AF (f/2.2) rear LED flash/ 5MP (f/2.0) front
OS : Android Lollipop
Features : Finger Print Sensor
SIM : Dual Hybrid SIM
Network : 4G
Battery : 3020 mAh
Price : Rs. 7,999.

6. YU Yuphoria

Another good handset, the price is also quite affordable.

YU Yuphoria Technical Specifications

Hardware : Snapdragon 410
Display : 5 inch IPS, 1280 x 720p resolution
Memory & Storage : 2GB, 16GB and 32GB micro SD
Camera : 8MP AF  rear LED flash/ 5MP  front
OS : Lollipop
SIM : Dual SIM
Network : 4G, VoLTE
Battery : 2230 mAh
Price : Rs. 6,299. (YU Yuphoria review)

7. Moto G Play, 4th Gen (Black)

For those looking for brand and for future software updates.

Moto G Play Technical Specifications

Hardware : Snapdragon 410 quad core .12GHz + Adreno 306 GPU
Display : 5 inch IPS, 1280 x 720p resolution
Memory & Storage : 2GB, 16GB and 128GB micro SD
Camera : 8MP AF  rear LED flash/ 5MP  front
OS : Marshmallow
SIM : Dual SIM
Network : 4G, VoLTE
Battery : 2800 mAh
Price : Rs. 8,999.

8. Coolpad Mega 2.5D

Not a bad option, though finger print sensor is missing.

Coolpad Mega 2.5D Technical Specifications

Hardware : MediaTek MT6735P quad core
Display : 5.5 inch IPS, 1280 x 720p resolution
Memory & Storage : 3GB, 16GB and 32GB micro SD
Camera : 8MP AF  rear LED flash/ 8MP  front
OS : Marshmallow
SIM : Dual SIM
Network : 4G, VoLTE
Battery : 2500 mAh
Price : Rs. 6,999. (Coolpad Mega 2.5D review)

9. Intex Cloud S9

This is MediaTek powered handset with 4G VoLTE support, good one for the price.

Intex Cloud S9 Technical Specifications

Hardware : MediaTek MT6737 64 bit 1.3GHz quad core with Mali T720 GPU.
Display : 5.5 inch IPS, 1280 x 720p resolution
Memory & Storage : 2GB, 16GB and 32GB micro SD
Camera : 8MP AF  rear LED flash/ 5MP  front
SIM : Dual SIM
Network : 4G, VoLTE
Battery : 3650 mAh
Price : Rs. 6,499.

If you think any other handset should have been added in the list, leave a comment below.