Best Value for money smartphones in all budgets

If you are buying a smartphone today, there are so many options to choose from. Apart from the sheer number of phones available today, one needs to consider factors such as performance, camera quality, battery life and more. Above all, there is the price, which is the most important factor for the average Indian smartphone buyer. So, whether you are buying a phone under 7000 or for 40K, you need the best of everything. To make things simpler for you, we have created this list of the best value for money smartphones available today. To make things easier for you, we have segmented the list according to various budget categories. We are not going above 40K here because, if you are buying a device above 40k, you are anyway not considering budget as a criteria. So, without any further ado, here is the list.

Under 10K

Lenovo K8 Plus

Dual camera at the back, a powerful octa-core SoC, 1080p display and a big battery. It has everything you need at this price.

Specs:

Display: 5.2-inch, 1080p

SoC: MediaTeK Helio P25

RAM: 3GB

Storage: 32GB

Camera: 13MP + 5MP, 8MP

Battery: 4000mAh

OS: Android 7.1.1

Xiaomi Redmi 4

The Xiaomi Redmi 4 is one of the most popular budget devices under 10K and for good reason. It offers reliable performance and dependable battery life without breaking the bank.

Specs:

Display: 5-inch, 720p

SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435

RAM: 3GB

Storage: 32GB

Camera: 13MP, 5MP

Battery: 4100mAh

OS: Android 7.1.2

Xiaomi Redmi 5A

Another Xiaomi phone which makes its way into the list is the Redmi 5A, which is currently available under 5K. It is not a great phone, but for the price is good enough for light users

Specs:

Display: 5-inch, 720p

SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425

RAM: 2GB

Storage: 16GB

Camera: 13MP, 5MP

Battery: 3000mAh

OS: Android 7.1.2

Under 15K

Xiaomi Mi A1

With the new permanent price drop, the Xiaomi Mi A1 is an even better contender on this list. Offering almost everything you may require from a budget device including stock Android.

Specs:

Display: 5.5-inch, 1080p

SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625

RAM: 4GB

Storage: 64GB

Camera: 12MP + 12MP, 5MP

Battery: 3080mAh

OS: Android 7.1.2

Moto G5 Plus

The older Moto G5 Plus still one of our favorites budget smartphones we have tested this year. Offering a really good camera and reliable performance, the Moto G5 is the only budget phone here which got updated to Android 8.0.

Specs:

Display: 5.2-inch, 1080p

SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625

RAM: 4GB

Storage: 32GB

Camera: 12MP, 5MP

Battery: 3000mAh

OS: Android 8.0

Honor 7X

Replacing the older Honor 6X, the new 7X smartphone offers better performance and an all-new 18:9 aspect ratio display.

Specs:

Display: 5.93-inch, 2160 x 1080p

SoC: HiSilicon Kirin 659

RAM: 4GB

Storage: 64GB

Camera: 16MP + 12MP, 8MP

Battery: 3340mAh

OS: Android 7.0

Lenovo K8 Note

Packing a deca-core SoC, two cameras at the rear and a 4000mAh battery, the Lenovo K8 Plus makes a very good case for itself.

Specs:

Display: 5.5-inch, 1080p

SoC: MediaTek Helio X23

RAM: 4GB

Storage: 64GB

Camera: 13MP + 5MP, 13MP

Battery: 4000mAh

OS: Android 7.1.1

Under 20K

Honor 9i

The Honor 9i is currently the best phone in its price segment, despite its somewhat inconsistent camera performance.

Specs:

Display: 5.9-inch, 2160 x 1080p

SoC: HiSilicon Kirin 659

RAM: 4GB

Storage: 64GB

Camera: 16MP + 12MP, 13MP + 2MP

Battery: 3340mAh

OS: Android 7.0

Xiaomi Mi Max 2

The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is the best phone to buy if you like binge-watching videos on the go.

Specs:

Display: 6.44-inch, 1080p

SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625

RAM: 4GB

Storage: 64GB

Camera: 12MP, 5MP

Battery: 5300mAh

OS: Android 7.1.1

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro

With the J7 Pro, Samsung has managed to plant a solid foot in the sub-20K segment. The phone offers a good build quality, a superb display, and a good battery life.

Specs:

Display: 5.5-inch, 1080p

SoC: Exynos 7870

RAM: 3GB

Storage: 64GB

Camera: 13MP, 13MP

Battery: 3600mAh

OS: Android 7.0

Infinix Zero 5 Pro

The Infinix Zero 5 Pro is not the best when it comes to software, but offers the best hardware you can get under 20K.

Specs:

Display: 5.99-inch, 1080p

SoC: MediaTek Helio P25

RAM: 6GB

Storage: 128GB

Camera: 12MP + 12MP, 16MP

Battery: 4350mAh

OS: Android 7.0

Under 30K

Samsung Galaxy S7

Generally, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is available under 30K, but at the time of writing this, it is available at a discount. The year-old phone still looks better than most devices in this price category.

Specs:

Display: 5.1-inch, 1440p

SoC: Exynos 8890

RAM: 4GB
Storage: 32GB

Camera: 12MP, 5MP

Battery: 3000mAh

OS: Android 7.0

Honor 8 Pro

When it comes to sheer specifications though, the Honor 8 Pro is hard to beat. The phone offers tons of storage, a dual camera at the back and a large battery along with a 2K display.

Specs:

Display: 5.7-inch, 1440p

SoC: HiSilicon Kirin 960

RAM: 6GB

Storage: 128GB

Camera: 12MP + 12MP, 8MP

Battery: 4000mAh

OS: Android 7.0

OnePlus 3T 128GB

The third and popular option you have under the budget of 30K is the older 128GB version of the OnePlus 3T. Still a very reliable phone.

Specs:

Display: 5.5-inch, 1080p

SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821

RAM: 6GB

Storage: 128GB

Camera: 16MP, 16MP

Battery: 3400mAh

OS: Android 8.0

Under 40K

OnePlus 5T

On the extreme end of this list, we have the OnePlus 5T, which offers flagship class performance without making a big hole in your pocket.

Specs:

Display: 6.01-inch, 2160 x 1080p

SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

RAM: 8GB

Storage: 128GB

Camera: 16MP + 20MP, 16MP

Battery: 3300mAh

OS: Android 7.1.1

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is another good option for the price, but it has an inferior camera to the OnePlus 5. However, it is the best looking phone on this list.

Specs:

Display: 5.99-inch, 2160 x 1080p

SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

RAM: 6GB

Storage: 128GB

Camera: 12MP, 5MP

Battery: 3400mAh

OS: Android 7.1