Best phones under Rs 10,000 (Oct 2025): Samsung Galaxy M06 5G, Poco M7 5G to HMD Crest 5G

As we do at the start of every quarter, it is time to reset our budget back to Rs 10,000 and look at the best smartphones you can get for that much money. Though we need to keep our expectations in check, whatever you buy should be capable of handling day to day tasks with ease and also provide reasonable storage space.

Hence, we make sure the selected phones have at least 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. What’s more, all our chosen ones are 5G-ready too. Here are the best smartphones available under 10K at the moment.

Best phones to buy under Rs 10,000 in India

Poco M7 5G

The Poco M7 5G has become a permanent fixture in our sub-10K list courtesy of a good mix of features. The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip, and you get a choice between 6 GB and 8 GB RAM along with 128 GB internal storage, which is expandable up to 1 TB with a microSD card. This phone sports a large 6.88-inch HD+ display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, which is ideal for content consumption.  

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The Poco M7 5G has a capable 50MP primary camera at the back supported by a secondary depth sensing unit. An 8MP front camera takes care of selfies and video calls. The phone’s 5160 mAh battery lasts over a day and a half of moderate use, and supports 18W fast charging. Interestingly, the company packs a 33W fast charger in the bundle. The phone runs Android 14 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS, and the company has promised 2 major Android updates and 4 years of security updates for this phone, which is more than handy.

Poco M7 5G price in India: Rs 8,699 for 6 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage; Rs 9,699 for 8 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage

Poco M6 Plus 5G

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The Poco M6 Plus 5G is a little older but does offer better features for a few extra bucks. The specs of this phone are largely similar to the M7 but you get three key benefits. You get a 6.7-inch Full HD+ display that is protected against scratches by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The phone has a slightly lower capacity 5030 mAh battery but it supports 33W fast charging to recharge it much faster.

The third benefit of the Poco M6 Plus 5G is a 108MP main camera instead of 50MP. And as a bonus perk, you get a slightly higher clocked (faster) variant of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 powering this device. This phone too runs Android 14 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS, with the company committing to 2 major Android updates.

Poco M6 Plus 5G price in India: Rs 9,999 for 6 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage

HMD Crest 5G

The fairly recent HMD Crest 5G from the former manufacturers of Nokia smartphones is a good option in this budget. It has quite an interesting mix of features that are rare for this segment starting with an OLED display, the only phone in this list to have one. And not just that, it also has Full HD+ panel with 90 Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling. It runs Android 14 and one can expect at least one more major Android update for this phone along with two years of security updates.  

Photography is handled by a 50MP primary camera with auto-focus and a depth sensor at the back. But that’s not all, it also has a 50MP front camera for the selfie enthusiasts. The HMD Crest 5G is powered by a Unisoc T760 SoC and you get 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage that can be expanded further with a microSD card. A 5000 mAh battery keeps it powered for a day and a half of moderate use and a 33W fast charger is bundled along.  

HMD Crest 5G price in India: Rs 8,999 for 6 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage

Samsung Galaxy M06 5G

The Samsung Galaxy M06 5G and F06 5G are pretty much the same phones, one officially available on Amazon and the other on Flipkart respectively. They are fitted with a bright 6.74-inch HD+ PLS LCD display with 90 Hz refresh rate. You get a 50MP + 2MP camera combination at the back and an 8MP camera up front. They have a 5000 mAh battery each with support for 25W fast charging.

The phones are powered by a 5G-ready Mediatek Dimensity 6300 SoC with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal expandable storage. The Samsung Galaxy M06 and F06 run the latest Android 15 with One UI 7, and the best part, the company has promised four years of OS and security updates for these devices, keeping them secure and relevant for long. Such a commitment is great to see in the entry-level segment.

Samsung Galaxy M06 5G price in India: Rs 9,799 for 6 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage

Lava Storm Play 5G 

The Lava Storm Play 5G is arguably the best looking phone in this list and has a wel-rounded feature set as well. The phone flaunts IP64-rated dust and splash resistance in addition to style. It is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7060 chip, which is a pretty good option in this segment, and you get 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage that can be expanded further using a microSD card. The company claims to use the faster UFS 3.1 storage that is a rarity in this segment.

It sports a big 6.75-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with 120 Hz refresh rate. The photography department consists of a 50MP primary camera and a depth sensing unit. You get an 8MP front camera to handle selfies and video calls. The Lava Storm Play 5G has a 5000 mAh battery that keeps the phone powered for over a day and a half of moderate use and supports 18W wired charging. This phone runs Android 15 with at least one more major Android update guaranteed.  

Lava Storm Play 5G price in India: Rs 9,999 for 6 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage