Top 5 Best Smartphones Under ₹10,000 in September 2025 — Budget Beasts That Deliver Big!
Looking for the best phone without breaking the bank?
September 2025 has brought a wave of powerful yet budget-friendly smartphones that pack great displays, long battery life, and even 5G support — all under ₹10,000!
In this roundup, we spotlight the Samsung Galaxy F06, Infinix Hot 60i, Poco M7 / M6 Plus, Lava Blaze Dragon, and Vivo T4 Lite — plus a strong mention for the Moto G35.
These phones prove that you don’t need flagship money to get flagship-like performance.
Detailed Specs & Comparison
Below are details about the phones where data is available, and how they stack up.
| Phone | Key Specs | Strengths | Weaknesses / Caveats |
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| Samsung Galaxy F06 5G | • 6.7″ HD+ PLS LCD • MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC (6nm) • RAM: 4 GB / 6 GB + 128 GB storage • Rear camera: 50 MP + 2 MP; Front camera 8 MP • Battery: 5,000 mAh; supports ~25W charging • Side-mounted fingerprint; 12 5G bands; microSD support up to ~1.5 TB | ✅ Good 5G support, modern chip (6nm) gives better efficiency ✅ Large battery + decent camera for the price ✅ Samsung brand & update promise helps trust/reliability | ⚠️ HD+ resolution is low (not sharp) given 6.7" screen ⚠️ RAM is modest; performance may lag with heavier apps ⚠️ Charging speed not “flagship-fast” ⚠️ Display likely basic LCD, not AMOLED, so contrast, vividity are less |
| Infinix Hot 60i | • Chipset: Helio G81 Ultimate (MediaTek) • 6.7″ screen, HD+ (720×1600) resolution; ~90-95% screen-to-body ratio • Battery: 5,160 mAh; Quick charging 45W wired; reverse wired charging 10W • RAM/Storage: up to 6 GB RAM / 128 GB storage suggested in some listings • Weight ~188 g; thickness ~7.7 mm | ✅ Very good battery + fast charging for the price ✅ Slimmer build than many budget phones ✅ Large storage option ✅ Reasonable performance for everyday tasks and lighter games | ⚠️ Helio G81 is a mid-lower tier chip; heavy games may lag ⚠️ Display resolution is HD+, so not very sharp ⚠️ Unknown long-term software update support ⚠️ Reverse charging is slow (10W) |
| Lava Blaze Dragon 5G | • Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip • 6.74″ HD+ IPS LCD, 120 Hz refresh rate • Rear: 50 MP AI camera; front: 8 MP • Battery: ~5,000 mAh • Price: under ₹10,000 in India for base variant; aimed at entry level 5G users | ✅ 5G support (rare under ₹10,000) ✅ High refresh rate display (120Hz) gives smoother visuals ✅ Decent camera for price ✅ Cleanish Android / recent OS likely | ⚠️ Resolution still HD+ only, so not super crisp ⚠️ Performance good for light usage / moderate gaming, but not for heavy graphics ⚠️ Charging speed may be basic; likely lacks premium features like strong water resistance |
| Vivo T4 Lite 5G | • 6.74″ HD+ display; refresh rate ~90Hz • Chip: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G • Battery: ~6,000 mAh • RAM/Storage: at least 6 GB / 128 GB in some versions; front camera 5 MP vs Lava’s 8 MP in comparison | ✅ Stronger battery life ✅ 5G support ✅ Decent RAM baseline helps smoother multitasking ✅ Vivo’s camera processing & software often good even on budget models | ⚠️ Display refresh rate lower (90Hz) vs some competitors’ 120Hz ⚠️ HD+ resolution; front camera resolution lower in some models ⚠️ Vivo phones sometimes include more bloatware, which can slow performance if not optimized |
What To Check / Compare: Poco M7, Poco M6 Plus, Moto G35
I couldn’t find full current specs in my sources for those exact models in the context of sub-₹10,000 category, but here are what to look for and some commonly seen trade-offs:
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Display: Size, refresh rate (90Hz or 120Hz helps if you scroll a lot or play light games), resolution (HD+ vs FHD+).
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Processor / Chipset: How powerful is it for your usage (web, video, gaming)? A good SoC with 6-8 nm fabrication tends to be more power efficient.
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Battery & Charging Speed: Bigger battery (5000-6000 mAh) is good; fast charger matters (if it’s slow, charging becomes a pain).
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RAM & Storage: Minimum 4 GB RAM is basic; 6 GB or more is better; at least 64-128 GB storage so you don’t fill it quickly.
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5G: If your area has 5G and you care, check if it supports the needed 5G bands.
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Software updates & features: Brand reputation for updates, how clean or “bloat-free” the UI is.
🔧 My Suggestions: Best Picks Among These
Based on what I found:
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If I had to pick a best overall balance under ₹10,000 from your list, Lava Blaze Dragon 5G is strong because it gives 5G + 120Hz display + decent camera all in one package.
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If battery life matters most, Vivo T4 Lite 5G looks better with ~6,000 mAh.
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If you want fastest charging and thinner design, Infinix Hot 60i has advantages.
These 5 phones prove that you don’t need to spend big money to get a great smartphone.
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