Best Phones Under 8000 in India

Realme recently launched its new C series of smartphones for 2021 that included three devices the Realme C25, Realme C21 and Realme C20. The Realme C21 is the middle child that is a value for money purchase under Rs 8,000 due to features such as a large 5,000mAh battery, a capable MediaTek Helio G35 processor and attractive design. The phone houses a triple rear camera setup with a 13MP primary lens, a 2MP B&W lens, and a 2MP macro lens. Video recording tops out at 1080p for the phone. You can also click decent low light pictures with Realme’s Super Nightscape mode. As for the display, the Realme C21 comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ resolution screen with a dew-drop notch for the selfie camera. The phone is also TÜV Rheinland certified for durability. You have a 3 card slot for two NANO SIMs and a microSD card for storage expandable up to 256GB. Speaking of storage, the phone is available in two storage variants - 3GB RAM + 32GB internal storage or 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage. Users can also choose between two colour variants including Cross Black and Cross Blue.

The Xiaomi Redmi 9A is a very well balanced budget smartphone choice for anyone looking for the best phones under Rs. 7,000. With a large 6.53-inch screen and massive 5000 mAh battery, this phone offers impressive battery life and is even good for content consumption. Packing an octa core processor with peak speeds of 2GHz also ensures this phone won't slow down during basic tasks. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G25 SoC paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage for the base model. If budget permits, we suggest you go for the 3 or 4GB RAM variant of the Redmi 9A. The phone features a single 13MP camera with ‘AI Portrait’ mode and a 5MP selfie camera. The selfie camera resides in a dewdrop-shaped notch. The storage of the Redmi 9A may seem low at 32GB but you can expand it up to 512GB via microSD card. The phone runs on MIUI 12 which sits on top of Android 12. The large 5,000mAh battery can be charged with 10W Fast Charging. The phone is available in three colours - Carbon Gray, Sky Blue, and Ocean Green.

With 3 / 4GB RAM and 32 / 64GB built-in storage, the POCO C3 is a sweet deal for a smartphone under Rs 8,000. The triple rear camera setup and a large 5000 mAh battery pack are the key highlights of the smartphone. The three rear cameras include a 13MP primary lens, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth lens. The front camera is 5MP and is housed in a dew-drop shaped notch. Video recording tops out at 1080p for both the rear and front camera. The textured back panel of the phone gives it a unique look and offers some grip as well if you choose to use the phone without a case. The display is a large 6.43-inch one with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. The phone runs MIUI 12 on top of Android 10. The Poco C3 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC with an octa-core processor that has a max clock speed of 2.3GHz. The phone is available in three colour variants including Arctic Blue, Lime Green, and Matte Black.

The 2GB RAM variant of the Redmi 8A Dual is priced at under Rs 8,000. If you can extend your budget by a bit, you can get the 3GB RAM variant for about Rs 700 more. The phone comes with 32GB of internal storage for both variants which can be expanded up to 512GB via microSD card. The front glass is protected by Gorilla Glass 5, which is pretty good for this price range. The phone even comes with a water-repellent coating to make it less susceptible to splashes and spills. The phone houses a 6.22-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. It runs MIUI 12 on top of Android 9 out of the box, which is upgradable to Android 10. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC with an octa-core processor with a max clock speed of 1.95GHz, the phone is good for basic tasks, content consumption, social networking, and even light gaming. It has a dual rear camera setup with a 13MP primary lens. The front camera is 8MP and sits in a dewdrop notch in the display. As for battery, the Redmi 8A Dual has a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging. It is available in three colours - Sky White, Sea Blue, and Midnight Grey.

The Realme C20 is the most inexpensive phone in the company’s C series devices launched in 2021. It’s focus is battery life and display. The phone houses a massive 5,000mAh battery and a large 6.5-inch display, and is priced competitively at Rs 6,799. It houses the same MediaTek Helio G35 processor as the Realme C21 and the processor is capable of handling games such as Call of Duty Mobile at low graphics. The phone is available in a single 2GB RAM + 32GB ROM variant. As for optics, you get a single 8MP lens with f/2.0 aperture and 4x digital zoom. The phone also comes with features such as Night Mode, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, Ultra Macro, and others. You get a 5MP selfie camera up front which is housed in a dew-drop shaped notch. The Realme C20 runs Realme UI based on Android 10. It supports the dated micro-USB charging though, so that’s something to keep in mind.

Sporting a 6.53-inch HD+ display and 4GB RAM, the Xiaomi Redmi 9i is a pretty good value for money device to purchase just over Rs 8000. The phone is powered by the capable MediaTek Helio G25 processor with a max clock speed of 2.0GHz, so it can execute basic tasks, browse social media, and play content with no issues. The device comes with 4GB RAM, as mentioned above, alongside 64GB internal storage. There’s even a 128GB internal storage variant of the Redmi 9i but it costs Rs 9,299. Even if you do get the 64GB variant, you can always expand the storage via microSD card up to 512GB. The phone houses a sizable 5,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging capabilities. It comes with a single 13MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie shooter that is housed in the selfie notch. Video recording tops out at 1080p on both cameras. The device is available in three colours - Midnight Black, Sea Blue, and Nature Green.

At Rs 7,499, you can get the Samsung Galaxy M01 smartphone with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage (expandable up to 512GB). The phone houses a 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, which is smaller than most other displays on this list so it is a good choice for those who like compact smartphones. The Galaxy M01 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC. It has an octa-core CPU with a max clock speed of 1.95GHz. For cameras, the phone employs a dual camera setup with a 13MP main lens and a 2MP depth sensor. You can get a 5MP selfie camera. Housing a 4,000mAh battery, the phone weighs 168g which is pretty lightweight. Unfortunately, there’s no fast charging. The phone also comes with a few more features such as Face Unlock and Live Focus (Portrait Mode). The Galaxy M01 is available in three colour variants which include Black, Blue and Red.

The Micromax In 1b is a budget smartphone priced at Rs 7,999 that stands out since it comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, which is on the higher side in this price range. There’s also a 32GB storage / 2GB RAM model that is priced at Rs 6,999, but we suggest you go for the 4GB RAM model. The phone looks and feels good, it comes with a USB-C charging port, and a large 5,000mAh battery. There’s no bloatware on the phone and users get a fairly stock Android experience. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC and runs Android 10 (Go Edition). The display is 6.52-inches with a resolution of 720 x1600 pixels. As for the cameras, there’s a dual camera setup with a 13MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. You also have an 8MP selfie shooter. Video recording tops out at 1080p for both front and rear cameras. You also have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 5,000mAh battery. Overall, it’s a decent phone with some alluring features and specs.

The Realme C11 is an entry-level smartphone with the MediaTek Helio G35 under the hood. You have an octa-core processor with a max clock speed of 2.3GHz which should get most basic tasks done with ease. You get an 6.5-inch HD LCD display and a 5,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging. There’s a dual camera setup at the back consisting of a 13MP main camera and a 2MP depth lens, which is quite common at this price point. There’s also a 5MP selfie camera that sits in a dewdrop-shaped notch. For its price, the Realme C11 gets the job done but doesn’t have too many fancy features, it sticks to the basics. The phone runs Realme UI which sits on top of Android 10. It is available in two colours - Mint Green and Pepper Grey

The Vivo Y91i is a pretty decent smartphone for the price. The 2GB RAM variant is available under 8K, while the 3GB RAM variant costs about Rs 500 more. The phone has a dual-tone finish on the back and has a near bezel-less 6.22-inch screen with a dewdrop notch that houses the 5MP selfie camera. The back houses a solitary 13MP primary lens at the back. It also comes with a decent 4,030mAh battery. There’s no fast charging though. The device runs on Funtouch 4.5 OS which sits on top of Android 8.1. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 SoC. It comes with an octa-core processor with a max clock speed of 2.0GHz. The 2GB RAM variant comes with 16GB internal storage, while the 3GB RAM one comes with 32GB storage. The storage can be expanded via microSD up to 256GB. Although it doesn't have any eye-catching features, it is a decent overall budget device.