The Indian smartphone market had been recording phenomenal growth for the past couple of years due to the ever-growing population of smartphone users. And though the pandemic brought everything to a stand-still at the beginning of 2020, the industry seems to be slowly getting back on track. In fact, the smartphone market has recorded the highest ever shipment in a single quarter in Q3 of 2020.
One of the primary reasons behind this has been the work-from-home routines and online classes that have, quite truly, become the central themes of the year. And budget smartphones have been acting as the best solution to these requirements in middle-class homes. As a result, the mid-range segment of the smartphone market is booming, and all major manufacturers are racing to capture it. So, if you are a student or a professional looking for the best mobile phone within your budget that will fulfil your needs, this is a great time to buy one. Here are a few smartphone brands that you might consider.
Realme
One of the newest entrants in the Indian smartphone market, this brand has been drawing in a lot of users lately. With an impressive line of mid-range phones, Realme has struck the perfect balance between packing in loads of top-of-the-range features and the pricing. Amongst the newer models, the one that stands out is the Realme 7 Pro in the INR 10,000 – 20,000 segment.
With an amazing 65W fast charger, it is an absolute delight for people constantly on-the-go, who can’t spare much time for their phones to charge up. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset, which is fast enough for any mid-range phone, and comes with a full-screen AMOLED display, 32MP front camera, quad-camera setup on the back, and an 8GB RAM. This is probably as good as it gets in terms of a mid-range phone.
Other than that there are more phones in the mid-range segment worthy of buying from the brand. For example, the Realme Narzo 10 and the Realme 5s are both great phones with quad-rear cameras, 5000mAh batteries and 4GB RAM and cost around INR 12,000.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi has seen massive success in the Indian market over the last 3-4 years, ranking second to only Samsung in terms of sales. It has been producing some of the under 12000 best mobile to complete the rest of the smartphone manufacturers. This brand has been mostly focusing on the mid and low-budget markets, and as a result, offers some of the best phones in those segments.
The ones that deserve special mention are Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro, in the under INR 12,000 category. Both come with quad-rear camera set-ups, great battery life, fast charging features and octa-core processors. They are handy phones with Android OS and are great options for first-timers looking for a near-premium experience.
Samsung
Samsung is one of the oldest players in the field, and apart from its high-end models, it also has some surprisingly good mid-range models to boast of. Its wide presence in almost every retail outlet and a great network of service stations make it a reliable choice for many.
The new models from Samsung in the mid-range segment include newer models in the Galaxy M and Galaxy A series. Most of them are priced below INR 15,000. However, one model that stands out is the Galaxy M11. Priced at INR 9,999, it is powered by a Snapdragon 450 SoC, comes with a quad-rear camera set-up, and a 5000mAh battery.
Other brands
Other than the above-mentioned models, brands like Vivo and OPPO are also making great models to fit your budget. For example, the Vivo Y20i provides a great option if you want the best smartphone under INR 12,000.
With a Snapdragon 460 chipset, fingerprint sensor, great RAM and 18W fast charging feature, this is a great phone to consider. Also to be mentioned is the OPPO A5 with a Snapdragon 650 chipset, quad-rear camera set-up, and 5000mAh battery, this is a great option for those who want a no-nonsense phone that gets the work done.
With all of these options in place, it is truly a great time to purchase a phone that packs a punch while staying within your budget.
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